iOptron

SkyGuider Pro Camera Mount Full Package

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Product Overview

Introducing The SkyGuider 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 SkyGuider 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 SkyGuider 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 SkyGuider 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 SkyGuider 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 SkyGuider Pro mount suitable for a heavier camera/lens system, even a lightweight telescope.

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


Specifications

MountCompact single axis tracking EQ
Payload (Max.)11 lbs (5kg), balanced
Mount weight2.2 lbs (1kg) with battery
Mount weight with base3.2 lbs (1.45kg) with battery
Body materialAll metal
RA shaft 35mm, steel
Worm wheel 88mm, 144 teeth aluminum alloy
R.A. worm 15.2mm, brass
Bearing4 pieces
Motor driveDC servo motor with optical encoder
TrackingR.A. automatic
Tracking speedSolar, Lunar, Cel, 1/2 Cel, and N/S
Fast slew speed144X, forward and reverse
Guiding portST-4 compatible
Polar scopeAccuAlign TM dark field illuminated (~6º FOV)
Camera triggerYes
Hand controllerYes (with optional 8408 HC)
Power RequirementInternal rechargeable battery
Battery typeLi-Poly, 3.7V, 2000mAh
Duration of operationUp to 20 hours at 20ºC
Power charge portMicro USB (5V), 80% charge in 5 hours
Camera mounting block 62mm, 3/8" post thread
Body base connectionVixen dovetail, 3/8 socket (1/4 converter)
Alt-Azi adjustable baseVixen style saddle, 3/8 socket
Alt-Azi adjustable base diameter 80 mm
Latitude adjustment range-30º ~ 65º (with alt-azi base)
Azimuth adjustment range±5º
Level indicatorLevel bubble
Body dimension133x115x95 mm (w/o alt-azi base)
Counterweight shaft 20x200 mm w/ 3/8 -16 threads
Counterweight1.35kg
Firmware upgradeYes (via USB port)
Operation Temperature-10ºC ~40ºC
WarrantyOne year limited (90 day on battery)

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