Filter drawer, electronic or manual filter wheel - what’s best?

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Karol Łoziński avatar

Hi, I’m in the middle of transitioning from DSLR to mono camera. I’ve chose ZWO ASI 585 MM Pro and set of Svbony HSO filters. But I cannot decide between electronic filter wheel, manual wheel or filter drawer. I was thinking about ZWO EFW 5× 2”, ZWO Filter drawer 2” or Svbony manual filter wheel 5×2”. Are there any advantages of using one over another? Is it just personal preference? I’m worried for example that with filter drawer it’s easier to scratch filters or introduce some dust motes. Is that really an issue or am I overthinking? I lean towards said filter drawer as I think it’s lighter for the whole setup and I think that during the night I'll change filter maybe once or twice.

What’s your expirience? Are you happy with what you got or if you knew what you know now, you’d choose differently earlier.

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andrea tasselli avatar
Electronic, without a doubt (I have and used them all). You'll thank yourself later…
Sean van Drogen avatar

Electronic, once you start automating you will want electronic to make the most of any clear night you get.