Astronomy Specialist

ZWO EFW FILTER WHEEL 7 x 36mm

Regular price $50900AUD
SKU: ZWO-EFW-7x36-25

 

The Next Generation 2025 ZWO Electronic Filter Wheel 7 x 36mm is a major upgrade over the previous generation with a new anti light-leak design and refined mechanics for smoother, more consistent rotation.

 

The new 2025 EFW series introduces a series of structural refinements to eliminate light leakage from all directions, including:

Upgraded Sealing | A re-engineered slot-fit chassis provides a tighter mechanical interface between the front and rear covers, minimizing potential ingress points for stray light.

Dual Light-Blocking Protection | Newly-added light-blocking pads on both lateral connection interfaces creates an addition optical barrier, resulting in cleaner, more uniform frames during long exposures.

Fully Enclosed Motor Compartment | The motor assembly is now completely sealed, improving both light isolation and environmental resistance for more reliable operation over time.

 

 

Like the previous generation, the 2025 EFW 7 x 36mm is CNC machined and has an optical thickness of only 20mm. This model can take 7 x 36mm unmounted filters.

 

 

The power absorption of the EFW is only 120mAh @ 5V so any USB cable can power it up. The EFW connects to your imaging system via the built-in USB-C port using the included USB2.0 Type-A to Type-C cable.

 


 

The internal filter carousel is made from 6061 aluminium alloy, reducing weight while maintaining exceptional strength and stability. A high-precision stepper motor ensures consistent, reliable rotation with precision position indexing.

 


Specifications

 

Compatible filters 7 x 36mm unmounted
Ports
USB Type-C
Power draw 120 mA @ 5A
Power supply USB cable
Maximum thickness of the filter 36 mm round unmounted: 1.9 - 3.5 mm
Optical thickness 20 mm
Camera connection
Direct screw connection to camera with tilt plate removed, M42 x 0.75 female
Telescope connection Direct screw connection to ZWO OAG-L, M42 x 0.75 female
Camera compatibility APS-C and smaller ASI cooled cameras or cameras with a male M42 x 0.75 thread
Weight 515 g
SKU ZWO-EFW-7x36-25

 

     

    Items included

     

    1. 7 x 36mm EFW body
    2. 1.25″ cover
    3. 1.25″ holder
    4. M42 x 0.75 male to male adapter
    5. 1.25" T2 nosepiece
    6. 6 x M2.5 x 6mm screws
    7. 26 x M2 x 4mm screws
    8. 2 x M4 x 12mm screws
    9. 3 x 75 Phillips head screwdriver
    10. 1.25" female barrel adapter
    11. USB 2.0 cable (2m)
    12. 10 x Filter masks
    13. USB 2.0 Type A - C cable (0.5m)

     

    Backfocus solutions

     

    55mm backfocus with APS-C cooled camera and standard OAG

     

     

    55mm backfocus with APS-C cooled camera and OAG-L

     

     

    55mm backfocus with APS-C cooled camera and no OAG (M42m-M48f 22.5mm extender sold separately)

     



    Downloads

     

    ZWO camera software ZWO software and drivers