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iOptron SkyGuider Pro Camera Mount

The new SkyGuider™ Pro Camera Mount is iOptron's camera tracking device for the next generation! A leader in camera tracking for almost four years, the iOptron SkyGuider Pro moves nearer to perfection.

Remodeled to be more compact than its predecessor, the iOptron SkyGuider Pro is small enough to fit in the palm of your hand. It features improved precision, silent tracking, an integrated rechargeable power source, ST-4 guiding port, and camera trigger port. The improved precision polar scope retains an elegantly engraved reticle and now offers modifiable illumination with various levels of brightness. Accurate polar alignment is a snap with iOptron's iOS app. Includes a DEC mounting bracket for balancing heavy cameras, lenses, or both. You can even mount a light telescope!

The iOptron SkyGuider™ Pro has four tracking rates: 1X or sidereal, 1/2X for combined sky and landscape, solar, and lunar. These tracking rates are suitable for the northern as well as the southern hemisphere. In addition, iOptron has added a quick slew mode with both forward and reverse for speedy image reframing without upsetting the position of the camera.

iOptron has improved the SkyGuider Pro's detachable alt-azimuth base, which has a precision bubble level, altitude degree markings, and a built-in post for azimuth control. The SkyGuider Pro head can also be mounted, sans base, directly to all standard photographic tripods that have 1/4" or 3/8" threads.

The package that comes with the DEC mounting bracket includes a 3 lb. counterweight, counterweight shaft, and Vixen-style dovetail saddle. This enables the SkyGuider™ Pro Camera Mount to work with heavier camera/lens systems, and even lighter optical tubes.

For those interested in wide field astrophotography for capturing beautiful Astro scapes, the SkyGuider™ Pro Mount is an essential tool.

iOptron SkyGuider Pro Camera Mount Highlights

  • Full metal mechanical structure
  • Secures to camera tripods with 1/4" or 3/8" threads
  • 11 lb. (5 kg) payload capacity (balanced with DEC mounting bracket, not including counterweight)
  • Silent tracking offers smooth camera motion, ideal for long-term exposures
  • Detachable alt-azimuth base with fine latitude and azimuth modifiers for simple polar alignment
  • iOptron AccuAlign™ dark field illuminated polar scope is included
  • Polar scope illumination is adjustable
  • Four tracking speeds: 1X, 1/2X, solar, lunar. 1X celestial tracking is for imaging the sky and stars, while 1/2X tracking speed is for simultaneously imaging both the starry night and landscapes.
  • Works in both the northern and southern hemispheres
  • Quick slew (144X) provides camera framing modification
  • Rechargeable battery is integrated and provides up to 20 hours of operation (20ºC)
  • Built-in ST-4 autoguiding port
  • HBX port for external hand controller
  • Micro USB port enables power charging as well as firmware upgrades
  • Integrated shutter triggering port
  • Includes padded carrying bag, DEC mounting bracket, and 3 lb. counterweight & shaft
  • Vixen "V" style dovetail saddle enables telescope mounting

iOptron SkyGuider Pro Camera Mount Specifications

  • Mount: Compact single axis tracking EQ
  • Payload Capacity: 11 lbs. (5 kg) balanced
  • Mount Weight: 2.2 lbs. (1 kg) with battery
  • Mount Weight with Base: 3.2 lbs. (1.45 kg) with battery
  • Body Material: All metal
  • RA Shaft: 35mm, steel
  • Worm Wheel: 88mm, 144 teeth aluminum alloy
  • RA Worm: 15.2mm, brass
  • Bearing: 4 pieces
  • Motor Drive: DC servo motor with optical encoder
  • Tracking: RA automatic
  • Fast Slew Speed: 144X, forward and reverse
  • Guiding Port: ST-4 compatible
  • Polar Scope: AccuAlign™ dark field illuminated (~6º FOV)
  • Camera Trigger: Yes
  • Hand Controller: Yes (8408 controller is optional)
  • 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: 62mm, 3/8" post thread
  • Body Base Connection: Vixen dovetail, 3/8” socket (1/4” converter)
  • Alt-Az Adjustable Base: Vixen style saddle, 3/8” socket
  • Alt-Az Adjustable Base Diameter: 80 mm
  • Latitude Adjustment Range: -30º ~ 65º (with alt-az base)
  • Azimuth Adjustment Range: ±5º
  • Level Indicator: Bubble level
  • Dimensions: 133 mm x 115 mm x 95 mm without the alt-az base
  • Counterweight: 3 lbs. (1.35 kg)
  • Counterweight Shaft: 20 mm x 200 mm w/3/8”-16 threads
  • Firmware Upgrade: Yes via USB port
  • Operation Temperature: -10ºC ~40ºC