iOptron SkyTracker Pro Camera Mount with iPolar

Having difficulty to polar align, especially in Southern Hemisphere? iOptron has a solution: SkyrackerTM Pro with built-in iPolar! Upgraded from SkyTrackerTM, the Pro is more compact, small enough to fit on your palm, better precision, silent tracking, it even has a built-in rechargeable power source that runs for up to 24 hours of continuous operation. With built-in iPolar, quick and accurate polar alignment is just a joy. The SkyTrackerTM Pro features four tracking rates, 1X or sidereal, 1/2X for sky and landscape, solar and lunar. All 4 tracking rates work in both northern and southern hemispheres. IOptron has also added a quick slew mode with both forward and reverse to help quickly reframing your image without disrupting the cameras position. IOptron has made big improvements on the SkyTrackerTM 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 SkyTrackerTM Pro head (without the base) directly to any standard photographic tripod with 1/4” or 3/8” threads. The SkyTrackerTM Pro is certainly a must have tool for any photographer interested in astroscape or wide field astrophotography. Features All metal structure with ABS covers Attaches to a camera tripod with 3/8” or 1/4” threads Accepts cameras weighing up to 3 kg (6.6 lbs) 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 Reversible mounting post for both 3/8” and 1/4” threaded ball head mounting Includes iOptron iPolarTM electronics polar scope 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 Quick slew (180X max.) for camera framing adjustment Operation in both northern and southern Hemisphere Built-in rechargeable battery with USB port for power and charging Up to 24 hours of operation (20°C) 1/4" – 3/8” thread converter included Padded carry bag included Optional ball heads available separately (#3305A) Optional tripod (#3221) Optional counterweight balance kit (#3324) PACKAGE CONTENTS SkyTrackerTM Pro camera mount Alt-azi base (installed) iPolarTM electronics polar scope Brass 3/8” and 1/4” threaded ball head mounting post (installed) Padded carry bag USB cable One Year Limited Warranty (90 days on battery) Tech Details: Mount Ultra compact single axis EQ Payload (MAX) 6.6 lbs (3kg) Mount weight 685 gm with battery Mount weight with base 1150 gm (2.53 lbs) with battery Body material Die-cast aluminum with ABS cover RA shaft Φ25mm, steel Worm wheel Φ74mm, 144 teeth aluminum alloy Worm gear Φ11mm, brass Worm period 600 sec Bearing 4 pieces Motor drive DC servo Tracking R.A. automatic Tracking speed 1X Cel, 1/2 Cel, solar, lunar, N/S Fast slew speed 180X, forward and reverse Polar sight hole ~ 8º FOV Polar scope iPolar Electronics Polar Scope Power requirement Internal rechargeable battery Battery type Li-Poly, 3.7V, 2000mAh Duration of operation Up to 24 hours at 20ºC Power charge port MiniUSB (5V), 80% charge in 5 hours Body dimension 115x115x95 mm Operation Temperature -15~40ºC Mounting ring Ø53 mm, 3/8” or 1/4" post threads Body-base connection Vixen dovetail, 3/8” socket w/ 1/4” converter Alt-Azi adjustable Base Vixen style saddle, 3/8” socket (1/4" converter) Latitude adjustment range -30º ~ 65º (with Alt-azi base) AZ adjustment range ±5° Base diameter Φ80 mm Warranty One year limited (90 day on battery)