QHY Minicam8 Filter Sets
The miniCAM8 IMX585 filter kits are purpose-built all-in-one solutions designed for seamless integration with the camera’s internal filter wheel, ensuring fast installation and precise optical alignment. Each kit includes pre-mounted, high-quality optical filters with advanced multi-layer coatings that maximize light transmission while maintaining strong rejection of unwanted wavelengths.
Optimized specifically for the Sony IMX585 sensor, these filters enhance sensitivity, reduce noise, and preserve accurate color balance across a wide range of astrophotography applications. Broadband LRGB filter sets enable true-color imaging with sharp detail and natural tonal reproduction for galaxies, star clusters, and other deep-sky objects.
Narrowband filter options, including H-alpha, OIII, and SII in 3nm or 7nm bandpasses, isolate key emission lines to dramatically improve contrast and detail in nebula imaging. Integrated UV/IR-cut and multi-band filters help control unwanted spectral interference and improve performance under light-polluted or urban skies. Specialized planetary filters, such as methane, ultraviolet, and sodium, allow for detailed atmospheric and surface feature capture on planets.
Photometric Sloan filter kits provide scientifically calibrated passbands for accurate measurement, research, and data consistency. High optical density coatings (OD5) effectively suppress stray light and reduce halos, delivering cleaner images with improved signal-to-noise ratio.
The compact, low-profile filter disc design maintains balance and efficiency within the miniCAM8 system while simplifying workflow and reducing the need for external accessories. These all-in-one filter kits provide a versatile, professional-grade solution for deep-sky imaging, planetary observation, and scientific astrophotography in a single streamlined package.
Technical specifications
| Specification |
Details |
| Compatibility |
miniCAM8 IMX585 with integrated filter wheel |
| Filter Format |
Pre-mounted filters on dedicated internal filter disc |
| Installation |
Drop-in design with included mounting hardware/tools |
| Optical Coating |
Multi-layer anti-reflection coatings |
| Optical Density |
OD5 (high stray light suppression) |
| Transmission Efficiency |
High transmission across designed passbands |
| Sensor Optimization |
Tuned for Sony IMX585 spectral response |
| Broadband Filters |
LRGB (Luminance, Red, Green, Blue) |
| Narrowband Filters |
H-alpha, OIII, SII |
| Narrowband Bandpass Options |
3nm or 7nm |
| Light Pollution Control |
Multi-band and selective wavelength rejection filters |
| UV/IR Control |
Integrated UV/IR-cut options available |
| Planetary Filters |
Methane (CH4), UV, Sodium |
| Photometric Filters |
Sloan (scientific calibration set) |
| Color Accuracy |
Balanced spectral response for true-color imaging |
| Halo Control |
Reduced internal reflections and minimal halo artifacts |
| Contrast Enhancement |
Improved signal-to-noise ratio for faint objects |
| Application Types |
Deep-sky, planetary, photometric, urban imaging |
| Mechanical Design |
Compact, low-profile filter disc system |
| Workflow Efficiency |
No external filter wheel required |
| System Integration |
Fully aligned with internal optical path |
| Use Case Versatility |
Imaging + scientific measurement in one system |
In the Box
LRGB + Narrowband Combo Kit
- Combined LRGB + H-alpha, OIII, SII filters on integrated disc
- Multi-purpose configuration for broadband and narrowband imaging
- Installation hardware and tool set
Planetary Filter Kit
- Methane (CH4), UV, and Sodium filters pre-mounted on disc
- Optimized for planetary atmosphere and surface detail imaging
- Installation hardware and tool set
Photometric (Sloan) Kit
- Sloan filter set (e.g., g’, r’, i’, etc.) pre-mounted on disc
- Scientifically calibrated passbands for measurement accuracy
- Installation hardware and tool set
Specialty Narrowband Kit
- Targeted emission-line filters (e.g., advanced/specialized bands) on disc
- Designed for specific research or advanced imaging applications
- Installation hardware and tool set
Warranty
QHY's Warranty
