1: Are the STF 8300 cameras, FW8 8position filter wheels and STi guiders available? 2: I have 8 1-1/4" filters. Are they compatible with the FW8 filter wheel? 3: How is the above camera/filter wheel attached to the telescope? 4: What is the Threaded Adaptor Plate and how is it attached? 5: Will the STF 8300-FW8-STi work with CCDSoft v.5.00.217 on a Windows Pro computer? Thank You!
Yes. All are in stock. Yes, using SKU #10105 adapters. http://diffractionlimited.com/product/filter-insert-36mm-1-25/ These smaller filters may vignette the 8300 sensor to some extent, though Several adapter plates are available. Since you want to use an ST-i Guider, you'll probably want the OAG-8300, which can be ordered with whichever adapter plate you want. See http://diffractionlimited.com/product/oag-8300/ The default is usually 2.0 x 24 because that provides more clearance for off-axis guiders than T-thread and is compatible with 2" barrel adapters. The three different adapter plates are: http://diffractionlimited.com/product/adapter-plate-t-thread/ (Standard T-Thread) http://diffractionlimited.com/product/adapter-plate-2-x-24-thread/ (Threads into many 2" barrel adapters) http://diffractionlimited.com/product/adapter-plate-2-156-x-24-thread/ (So-called STL thread) They attach with four screws. Please check with Software Bisque about compatibility. Probably will, but it's not our product so I can't guarantee it.
