iOptron SkyTracker Pro Camera Mount with Polar Scope, Mount Only

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