ZWO EFW 5 x 1.25" Filter Wheel

Name: ZWO EFW 5 x 1.25" Filter Wheel
Brand: ZWO

ZWO

ZWO EFW 5 x 1.25-inch automates filter changes for mono imaging with 1.25-inch filters.

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Best Current Offer

Mile High Astronomy

In stock

$199.00

Other retailers

Starizona (In stock)
$199.00
ZWO USA (In stock)
$199.00
Cloud Break Optics (In stock)
$299.00

Specifications

Mechanical

Wheel type: Electronic filter wheel
Capacity: 5 positions
Weight: 300 g

Filter

Filter size: 1.25"

Electronics

Interface: Electronic computer control

Use

Primary use: Automated LRGB and narrowband filter changes for mono imaging

Power

Power: 120 mA at 5 V

Astrophotography Fit

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

ZWO EFW 5 x 1.25-inch 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

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Retailer	Price	Availability	View Offer
Mile High Astronomy Mile High Astronomy	$199.00	In stock Updated 11/4/2026	View Offer - $199.00
Starizona Starizona	$199.00	In stock Updated 11/4/2026	View Offer - $199.00
ZWO USA ZWO USA	$199.00	In stock Updated 11/4/2026	View Offer - $199.00
Cloud Break Optics Cloud Break Optics	$299.00	In stock Updated 11/4/2026	View Offer - $299.00

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