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I'm using an FLI CFW 2-7 7 position 2" filter wheel... It required me to also buy the FLI AD-2 adapter, that allows the use of the FLI CFW with T-thread based cameras.. This was expensive, however you could get something like the Orion 2" 5 position motorized wheel from Bintel for $650.. That is a T-thread wheel, so it will thread straight onto the ST8300 body, and presents a T-thread at the front too.. So you can then just buy the correct spacer for the MPCC and go for your life!
The SBIG CFW that you can use with the 8300 is the FW8-STL... Not the CFW8... the CFW8 is a 1.25" CFW.. The SBIG 8 position 2" wheel is a little more expensive then my FLI option, however, it has the added advantage of using the I2C port on the ST8300 for both data and power.. My FLI wheel requires its own USB and 12VDC power cables... The SBIG CFW FW8.. requires only the short serial lead that runs between the camera and the CFW... This is a great way of sorting out cable management...
I too am supremely happy with the ST8300..
Good luck mate... Looking forward to your images..
Alex.
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