ZWO Filter Drawer with M42 & M48 Threads (Gen 2) - For 2" Mounted Filters

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The new ZWO FD-M42 2" filter drawer featuring anti-light leaking design that can effectively solve the light leaking issue under long exposure.
Double strong magnets adopted for stronger adsorption, easier installation and pulling out.
Lock screw on the side for you to adjust the tension of the holder to eliminate gap. Double insurance.
Additional adapter provided with the filter drawer for equipment connection.
Weight: 4.4oz total (3.2 oz for the holder, 1.1 oz for the drawer, 0.1 oz for the included M48-M42 ring).NEW: ZWO Gen 2 FD-M42 Filter Drawer # ZW-FD-M42-II
This new version is functionally identical to the Gen 1 version of this product. Only the mechanical housing specifications have changed, with the result that the Gen 1 extra filter holder will not work with this item.
ZWO’s filter drawer makes it easy to insert and remove a 2" filter into your optical train between your camera and telescope. It uses a magnetic holder for a precise, secure, and repeatable fit. This device is perfect for imagers who want to quickly swap out filters without using large and heavy filter wheels.
The ZWO filter drawer holds a single mounted 2-inch filter with standard M48x0.75 threads. It includes an M42x0.75 external thread on the camera side, a M48x0.75 internal thread for the mounted filter itself, and a M48x0.75 internal thread on the telescope side. Also includes ZWO M48-M42 adapter that convert one side of the drawer so you can use it between two M42 threaded accessories or two M48 theaded accessories. It also serves as a 21mm spacer to help achieve the correct backfocus distance without using a T2 extension ring. With a diameter of just 70mm, the ZWO filter drawer is also perfect for using in front of the optics of Hyperstar systems or Celestron RASA astrographs.
Other Information
- Country of Manufacture: China
NEW: ZWO Gen 2 FD-M42 Filter Drawer # ZW-FD-M42-II
This new version is functionally identical to the Gen 1 version of this product. Only the mechanical housing specifications have changed, with the result that the Gen 1 extra filter holder will not work with this item.
ZWO’s filter drawer makes it easy to insert and remove a 2" filter into your optical train between your camera and telescope. It uses a magnetic holder for a precise, secure, and repeatable fit. This device is perfect for imagers who want to quickly swap out filters without using large and heavy filter wheels.
The ZWO filter drawer holds a single mounted 2-inch filter with standard M48x0.75 threads. It includes an M42x0.75 external thread on the camera side, a M48x0.75 internal thread for the mounted filter itself, and a M48x0.75 internal thread on the telescope side. Also includes ZWO M48-M42 adapter that convert one side of the drawer so you can use it between two M42 threaded accessories or two M48 theaded accessories. It also serves as a 21mm spacer to help achieve the correct backfocus distance without using a T2 extension ring. With a diameter of just 70mm, the ZWO filter drawer is also perfect for using in front of the optics of Hyperstar systems or Celestron RASA astrographs.
- M42 filter drawer x 1
- M48-M42F adapter x 1
The new ZWO FD-M42 2" filter drawer featuring anti-light leaking design that can effectively solve the light leaking issue under long exposure.
Double strong magnets adopted for stronger adsorption, easier installation and pulling out.
Lock screw on the side for you to adjust the tension of the holder to eliminate gap. Double insurance.
Additional adapter provided with the filter drawer for equipment connection.
Weight: 4.4oz total (3.2 oz for the holder, 1.1 oz for the drawer, 0.1 oz for the included M48-M42 ring).NEW: ZWO Gen 2 FD-M42 Filter Drawer # ZW-FD-M42-II
This new version is functionally identical to the Gen 1 version of this product. Only the mechanical housing specifications have changed, with the result that the Gen 1 extra filter holder will not work with this item.
ZWO’s filter drawer makes it easy to insert and remove a 2" filter into your optical train between your camera and telescope. It uses a magnetic holder for a precise, secure, and repeatable fit. This device is perfect for imagers who want to quickly swap out filters without using large and heavy filter wheels.
The ZWO filter drawer holds a single mounted 2-inch filter with standard M48x0.75 threads. It includes an M42x0.75 external thread on the camera side, a M48x0.75 internal thread for the mounted filter itself, and a M48x0.75 internal thread on the telescope side. Also includes ZWO M48-M42 adapter that convert one side of the drawer so you can use it between two M42 threaded accessories or two M48 theaded accessories. It also serves as a 21mm spacer to help achieve the correct backfocus distance without using a T2 extension ring. With a diameter of just 70mm, the ZWO filter drawer is also perfect for using in front of the optics of Hyperstar systems or Celestron RASA astrographs.
Other Information
- Country of Manufacture: China
- M42 filter drawer x 1
- M48-M42F adapter x 1

ZWO Filter Drawer with M42 & M48 Threads (Gen 2) - For 2" Mounted Filters
