Hi Matt
My description probably reads a lot worse than it actually is, although I shouldn't speak too soon as I haven't used the German guy's program yet!
The
True Technology Filter Wheel was another option I considered, but in the end it was too pricey (approx $1700 with adapters, etc.) compared to a 2nd hand CFW-8A from across the pond (GaryB).
If I didn’t already have the SBIG ST7 CCD camera, I would have probably gone down the path of a manual filter wheel too, as a low cost introduction to tri-colour imaging. If I then liked it, and I mean a lot, I would have upgraded to a motorized filter wheel.
I’m finding the “drag the gear out” and “set it up” tasks somewhat daunting at the moment, as I don’t have a permanent observatory and the more equipment you acquire, the longer it takes to set up, configure, calibrate, etc.
Cheers
Dennis