Move Shoot Move Wedge
Premium Precision Alignment Add-On!
If you're looking to add precise polar alignment capabilities to your star tracker or EQ mode compatible smart telescope, then look no further! Capable of carrying up to 11 lb. of astro equipment in its Acra-Swiss compatible clamp or on its 1/4"-20 plate, this accessory is a perfect pairing for your 3/8" tripod and ultra-portable astrophotography setup. Add the robust Move Shoot Move Wedge to your gear today and complete your lightweight imaging rig!
Move Shoot Move brings you fine adjustments and solid platform for your ultra-portable astrophotography gear, allowing you to easily dial in and lock down your alignment! While ball head and photography tripods can make obtaining a good alignment easy, further refinements can be challenging to make by hand. The Move Shoot Move Wedge solves this by giving you fine adjustment altitude and azimuth adjustment knobs, making the final micro-adjustments easy! All adjustments can be made without tools, and can be locked in place with the dual azimuth knobs and an altitude lever. The Move Shoot Move will securely hold your adjustments and equipment in place with its solid metal construction, featuring CNC aluminum and brass components capable of carrying 11 lb. of gear.
MSM Wedge At a Glance
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Simple Adjustments
Adjusting your alignment with the Move Shoot Move Wedge is simple! First, unlock the altitude and azimuth axes by loosening the azimuth locking knobs and altitude locking lever; this lever can be pulled out away from the main body to allow you to move it without adjusting the lock tension. Once these are loose, adjust the altitude by turning the altitude knob. This wedge features 0°-60° of adjustment, which you can keep track of with the printed scale! To adjust the azimuth axis, start by tightening both azimuth adjustment knobs. Then loosen one side while tightening the other to adjust your equipment's angle. When you have your alignment where you want it, tighten down the azimuth knobs incrementally; fully tightening one side then the other can lead to a change in your alignment, so instead move back and forth between both adding moderate tension until both are snug. Then tighten the altitude lever, and now your alignment is locked in!
Solid Design and Wide Compatibility
The Move Shoot Move Wedge is a compact yet sturdy platform for some of the most popular star trackers and smart telescopes available today!
Equipment Compatibility
The Move Shoot Move Wedge
features an Acra-Swiss style dovetail saddle, allowing you to connect common
photography plates and the
Move Shoot Move Nomad. For connecting common photography items and smart telescopes like the
ultra portable
Dwarf 3, this wedge additionally includes a plate with a 1/4"-20 stud; which can
be threaded in and out of your gear with a flathead screwdriver or the
tool-less adjustment ring! The wedge itself has a 3/8"-16 connection,
allowing you to mount this on standard photography tripods or excellent
portable platforms like the
Apertura V2 Compact Aluminum Tripod.
Robust Construction
This wedge is designed to be
portable, yet robust, allowing you to securely attach ultra portable
astrophotography setups on the go and in the backyard! The Move Shoot Move
Wedge achieves this with a light yet strong aluminum main sections which
house the tough metal adjustment screws and blocks, resulting in an overall
package that comes in at just 1.2 lb. While the wedge is compact, Move Shoot
Move has ensured that manual controls are textured and easy to use for an
equipment alignment base that is portable but not fiddly. Finally, to allow
you to level even if the wedge covers your stock tripod bubble the base
plate includes its own bubble level.
Frequently Asked Questions
What equipment is compatible with the MSM Wedge?
The Move Shoot Move Wedge includes a 1/4"-20 Arca-Swiss compatible quick release plate to easily attaches to most cameras. On the bottom, there is a standard 3/8" mounting receptacle that can be stepped down to 1/4"-20 with the included screw adapter.
What is the payload capacity for the MSM Wedge?
Thanks to the sturdy construction, the MSM wedge can carry up to 11 pounds of equipment, making it perfectly suited for simple and accurate polar alignment procedures.
How much does the MSM wedge weigh?
Weighing just over 0.7 pounds, the MSM Wedge is a sturdy accessory upgrade that provides a strong foundation for your gear without weighing you down.
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