iOptron SkyGuider Pro Camera Mount with ALT-AZI Base - 3550P

iOptron SkyGuider Pro Camera Mount - Includes AZ Base

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

The redesigned SkyGuider Pro mount head is more compact, small enough to fit on your palm. It offers better precision, silent tracking, built-in rechargeable power source, ST-4 guiding port, and a camera trigger port. The improved precision polar scope maintains a fine engraved reticule, but now features adjustable illumination with different brightness levels. 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 iOptron SkyGuider Pro camera tracking mount 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. There is also a quick slew mode with both forward and reverse to help quickly reframing your image without disrupting the camera's setup.

iOptron 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 the industry standard 1/4” or 3/8” thread bolts.

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

The SkyGuider Pro from iOptron 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
• CNC machined precision alt-azi base with fine latitude and azimuth adjusters for easy polar alignment
• Includes iOptron AccuAlign^TM 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

What's in the Box

• SkyGuider Pro Camera Mount
• Alt-Azi Base (installed)
• AccuAlign dark field illuminated polar scope (installed)
• Micro USB Charging Cable
• Padded Carry Bag
• DEC Mounting Bracket with camera mounting disk
• 1.35kg Counterweight
• CW Shaft
• One Year Limited Warranty (90 Days on Battery)

NOTE: As shown in the photos, the camera, lens, telescope, ballhead and tripod not included with this product! (These optional items are shown to illustrate possible applications for this product.)

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 0º ~ 90º (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)