Name: Used iOptron SkyTracker Pro Camera Mount with Polar Scope, Mount Only undefined
Brand: iOptron
SKU: US1675697
Price: 239.00 USD
Availability: Discontinued
Rating: 4.7 (18 reviews)

iOptron SkyTracker Pro Camera Mount with Polar Scope, Mount Only

iOptron SkyTracker Pro

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iOptron SkyTracker Pro 

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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. &#149; All metal structure with ABS covers &#149; Attaches to a camera tripod with 3/8" or 1/4" threads &#149; Accepts cameras weighing up to 3 kg (6.6 lbs)  &#149; Silent tracking for smooth camera motion, perfect for long-term exposures &#149; Detachable alt-azi base with fine latitude and azimuth adjusters for easy polar alignment &#149; Reversible mounting post for both 3/8" and 1/4" threaded ball head mounting &#149; Includes iOptron AccuAlign dark-field illuminated polar scope &#149; Adjustable polar scope illumination with eight brightness levels &#149; 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 &#149; Quick slew (180X max.) for camera framing adjustment &#149; Operation in both northern and southern Hemisphere &#149; Built-in rechargeable battery with Micro USB port for power and charging &#149; Up to 24 hours of operation (20 deg. C)  &#149; 1/4" - 3/8" thread converter included &#149; Padded carry bag included &#149; Optional ball heads available separately (#3305A)  &#149; Optional tripod (#3221)  &#149; 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.

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Wonderful way to get amazing astro photos!

Great!

Solid build and at first trial looks like it is going to be great on my first dark sky outing.

iOptron SkyTracker Pro Camera Mount with Polar Scope

Quality product at an excellent price. There is a learning curve and I am just getting on it. Looking forward  to my first dark sky outing. Manual is not as detailed as I would like but there is plenty of online guidance.

A must have it you are shooting astrophotography. I had a chance to use it on a recent trip to the mountains and dark skies. Once set up it worked perfectly shooting night skies; no star trails! It allows long exposures without star trails. Luv it!!

Star Trail Preventer

Excellent package, perfect for astrophotography with a camera. Star tracking capability allows for longer exposure times for deep space object photography. Fully satisfied.

Nice Astrophotography Package

Great package!  Sturdy easy to use product.  Watch on line videos to really get the gist of how to use it.  Make sure you are fully charged for use on cold nights.  Highly recommended for first time astrophotographers.  Adorama service was great.  Packages arrived well padded and very timely.

Great product for beginner astrophotographers!

Great and light weight for travel and tracking spot on when set up correctly aligned with Polaris and level. No star trails with log exposures and telephoto lens.

Sky Tracker Pro

I consider this a very nice addition to my equipment. I used it a couple of times and there is a small learning curve. I like it

Very nice

im getting up there in age its a little difficult for me to be lugging my telescope all over trying to get images.this is so much better for me.tracks very well for what i need it for.

Would Recommend

I was surprised how quick delivery was. Looks like a great product. Can't wait for the weather to cooperate so I can use it for some astrophotography.

Great product and Great service.

After a few trials I have come to realized that there is some play in the main axis. This has mainly two implications. First, it is hard to align the camera perfectly. Secondly and more importantly, the camera moves by a few degrees at some point during the session. As a result all the photos taken after have to be thrown away.

There is some play in the  main rotation axis

Great portable mount

Really nice device, esp. for the price. Not the easiest to set up, I wish they had better documentation, but overall, for the price, I think this is the best tracker on the market.

Works well so far.

As always, quick delivery on the exact item I purchased. Very pleased with the item and it is exactly as advertised.

Perfect.....again!

I used the tracker for the eclipse and it worked great. I am planning to do stars on my Montana trip next month.

The ioptron work great

I got this for the eclipse and having it and an intervalometer meant that I could watch the eclipse and get my photos with minimal interaction with the camera. Also, I did some nice astrophotography with an ultra wide, showing the stars reflected in a lake with a mountain in the background (a little Photoshop was needed to make the landscape part as crisp as the sky). The 1/2 star setting is worthless. Just use the star setting, take lots of photos for exposure stacking, then shoot the same number of photos of the landscape with the SkyTracker motor off, and combine the two. Super easy and super beautiful. You MUST use the corresponding app in order to get it aligned if Polaris isn't visible.

It works for both starlit landscapes and the eclipse

Not many had this in stock since it was newly released  but Adorama did with free express shipping. Unit arrived missing a bolt and Adorama took care of me. Had my new unit by the weekend so I could go do an imaging session. Smaller and quieter than the original Sky tracker .... over all very nice and highly recommended!

Used iOptron SkyTracker Pro Camera Mount with Polar Scope, Mount Only

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