Gear Database

QHY CFW3M-US Filter Wheel

QHY

QHY CFW3M-US Filter Wheel automates filter changes for mono imaging.

filter-wheel budget
QHY CFW3M-US Filter Wheel

Best Current Offer

Cloud Break Optics logo
Cloud Break Optics
In stock
$279.00

Specifications

Mechanical

Wheel type
Electronic filter wheel

Filter

Filter size
Medium filter carousel

Electronics

Interface
Electronic computer control

Use

Primary use
Automated LRGB and narrowband filter changes for mono imaging

Astrophotography Fit

Best for mono rigs that need repeatable LRGB and narrowband filter sequencing.

QHY CFW3M-US Filter Wheel turns a monochrome camera into a practical imaging system by automating filter changes. The right wheel depends on sensor size, filter size, back-focus budget, and how many channels you want loaded at once.

Choose filter diameter conservatively. Undersized filters vignette; oversized filters cost more but protect future camera upgrades.

Best paired with

  • Monochrome cooled cameras and matched LRGB/narrowband filter sets
  • Autofocus routines with filter offsets
  • Rigid threaded imaging trains with known back focus

Not recommended for

  • One-shot color-only workflows
  • Camera sensors larger than the filter size can illuminate cleanly
  • Ultra-minimal travel rigs where weight and back focus are tight

Where To Buy

Some links on this page are affiliate links. Prices and availability are pulled automatically from each retailer and updated daily.

Retailer Price Availability View Offer
Cloud Break Optics logo
Cloud Break Optics
Cloud Break Optics
$279.00
In stock
Updated 5/11/2026
View Offer - $279.00