SkyGuider Pro Camera Mount (3550)
SkyGuider Pro Camera Mount (3550)
SkyGuider Pro Camera Mount (3550)
SkyGuider Pro Camera Mount (3550)

iOptron

SkyGuider Pro Camera Mount (3550)

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$ 548.00
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$ 398.00
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Description

Introducing The SkyGuiderTM Pro -- iOptron’s next generation camera tracking device! Leading the camera tracker market for nearly four years, iOptron's SkyGuider Pro pushes closer to perfection.

The redesigned SkyGuiderrTM Pro mount head is more compact, small enough to fit on your palm, better precision, silent tracking, built-in rechargeable power source, ST-4 guiding port and camera trigger port. The improved precision polar scope maintains a fine engraved reticule, now features adjustable illumination with different brightness levels. Using with our iOS app, quick and accurate polar alignment is just a joy. The DEC mounting bracket allows you to balance a heavy camera and/or lens better, or even mount a light telescope. The optional 8408 hand controller allows you to check the Pole Star position for the polar alignment, slew the mount, adjust the guiding rate, change the mount settings and control the camera trigger.

The SkyGuiderTM Pro features four tracking rates, 1X or sidereal, 1/2X for sky and landscape combined, solar and lunar. All 4 tracking rates work in both northern and southern hemispheres. We have also added a quick slew mode with both forward and reverse to help quickly reframing your image without disrupting the cameras position.

We have made big improvements on the SkyGuiderTM Pro’s removable alt-azimuth base, which features a precision bubble level, degree markings for the altitude and a built in post for the azimuth control. You can also mount the SkyGuiderTM Pro head (without the base) directly to any standard photographic tripod with 1/4” or 3/8” threads.

The DEC mounting bracket package, which includes DEC mounting bracket, counterweight shaft, counterweight and Vixen-type dovetail saddle, makes the SkyGuideTM Pro mount suitable for a heavier camera/lens system, even a lightweight telescope.

The SkyGuiderTM Pro is certainly a must have tool for any photographer interested in astroscape or wide field astrophotography.

Features

  • All metal mechanical structure
  • Attaches to a camera tripod with 3/8” or 1/4” threads
  • Payload 11 lbs (5kg) (balanced, with DEC mounting bracket, exclude CW)
  • Silent tracking for smooth camera motion, perfect for long-term exposures
  • Detachable alt-azi base with fine latitude and azimuth adjusters for easy polar alignment
  • Includes iOptron AccuAlignTM dark-field illuminated polar scope
  • Adjustable polar scope illumination
  • 4 tracking speed (1X, 1/2X, solar and lunar). 1X celestial tracking for imaging the sky and stars; 1/2X tracking speed for imaging both the starry night and the landscapes at the same time
  • Operation in both northern and southern hemisphere
  • Quick slew (144X) for camera framing adjustment
  • Built-in rechargeable battery for up to 20 hours of operation (20°C)
  • Built-in ST-4 autoguiding port
  • HBX port for external hand controller
  • Micro USB port for power, charging and firmware upgrade
  • Built-in shutter triggering port
  • Padded carry bag included
  • DEC mounting bracket
  • Counterweight and CW shaft
  • Vixen dovetail saddle for scope mounting
  • Optional ball heads available separately (#3305A)
  • Optional tripod (#3221)
  • Optional Go2Nova® 8408 hand controller (#8408)
  • Optional DSLR camera shutter trigger cable

    PACKAGE CONTENTS

    • SkyGuiderTM Pro camera mount
    • Alt-azi base (installed)
    • AccuAlignTM dark field illuminated polar scope (installed)
    • Micro USB charging cable
    • Padded carry bag
    • DEC mounting bracket w/ camera mounting disk
    • 1.35kg counterweight
    • CW shaft
    • One Year Limited Warranty (90 day on battery)

      Specifications

      Mount Compact single axis tracking EQ
      Payload (Max.) 11 lbs (5kg), balanced
      Mount weight 2.2 lbs (1kg) with battery
      Mount weight with base 3.2 lbs (1.45kg) with battery
      Body material All metal
      RA shaft Φ35mm, steel
      Worm wheel Φ88mm, 144 teeth aluminum alloy
      R.A. worm Φ15.2mm, brass
      Bearing 4 pieces
      Motor drive DC servo motor with optical encoder
      Tracking R.A. automatic
      Tracking speed Solar, Lunar, Cel, 1/2 Cel, and N/S
      Fast slew speed 144X, forward and reverse
      Guiding port ST-4 compatible
      Polar scope AccuAlign TM dark field illuminated (~6º FOV)
      Camera trigger Yes
      Hand controller Yes (with optional 8408 HC)
      Power Requirement Internal rechargeable battery
      Battery type Li-Poly, 3.7V, 2000mAh
      Duration of operation Up to 20 hours at 20ºC
      Power charge port Micro USB (5V), 80% charge in 5 hours
      Camera mounting block Φ62mm, 3/8" post thread
      Body base connection Vixen dovetail, 3/8” socket (1/4” converter)
      Alt-Azi adjustable base Vixen style saddle, 3/8” socket
      Alt-Azi adjustable base diameter Φ80 mm
      Latitude adjustment range -30º ~ 65º (with alt-azi base)
      Azimuth adjustment range ±5º
      Level indicator Level bubble
      Body dimension 133x115x95 mm (w/o alt-azi base)
      Counterweight shaft Φ20x200 mm w/ 3/8”-16 threads
      Counterweight 1.35kg
      Firmware upgrade Yes (via USB port)
      Operation Temperature -10ºC ~40ºC
      Warranty One year limited (90 day on battery)

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