iOptron SkyTracker Pro Camera Mount with Polar Scope, Mount Only

Introducing The Skytracker Pro - iOptron's Next Generation Camera Tracking Device! Upgraded from SkyTracker, 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. The improved precision polar scope maintains a fine engraved reticule, now features adjustable illumination with eight brightness levels. Using with iOptron smart phone app, quick and accurate polar alignment is just a joy. The SkyTracker 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. 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 AccuAlign dark-field illuminated polar scope Adjustable polar scope illumination with eight brightness levels 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 Micro USB port for power and charging Up to 24 hours of operation (20 deg. 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) iOptron have also added a quick slew mode with both forward and reverse to help quickly reframing your image without disrupting the cameras position and have made big improvements on the SkyTracker 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 SkyTracker Pro head (without the base) directly to any standard photographic tripod with 1/4" or 3/8" threads