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ES35491

Vixen Optics

Redesigned from the ground up, the Vixen Optics Polarie U Star Tracker Camera Mount Head is 20% lighter than the original model and has a better payload capacity, making this a more compact and portable solution for wide-field astrophotography, starscape, and time-lapse applications. A self-contained Wi-Fi module has also been added and works with the companion Polarie U app for Android and iOS devices to give you greater control of the mount head for advanced shooting techniques and custom tracking speeds. The head can be mounted on a tripod in standard orientation or on its side, depending on how you're using it, and is compatible with both 3/8"-16 and 1/4"-20 tripods with a standard 1/4"-20 stud for your camera. This updated model runs on four AA alkaline or rechargeable batteries and has a USB Type-C port for using external battery packs for a longer runtime. This is just the mount head, you'll need to supply your own camera, tripod, and ball head to use it properly.Use & Handling Highly portable, measuring 4.4 x 3.5 x 2.8" and weighing just over 20 ouncesMount traditional DSLR cameras and lens combos for wide-field and starscape astrophotographyMaximum payload capacity of 5.5 pounds for most applicationsUpgrade capacity to 14 pounds using optional Polarie Multi Mounting Block and dovetail slide bar for heavier loads22-pound payload capacity when the Polarie U is set up time-lapse mode and placed horizontallyIntegrated 2.5mm port for camera shutter release cable that is controlled by the Polarie for advanced photography techniquesIntegrated bubble level ensures proper alignment and is very useful for time-lapse shotsSmartphone Connectivity Built-in Wi-Fi module, using IEEE 802.11b/gCompatible with Android 4.4 and over or iOS 9.9 and over operating systems running the Polarie U appProgram custom tracking speedsControl and program shutter release intervalsAdvanced programming allows you to link the mount's tracking with the shutter release to set up complex shooting controls required for time-lapse and interval photography"Shoot-Move-Shoot" function stops the motor during exposure when shooting in time-lapse and start the motion again when the exposure finishes this ensures sharp imagesTracking and Alignment Circular scale around the rotation axis has 5 increments to check the angle of rotation during time-lapse photographySet for use in northern and southern hemispheresCelestial (sidereal), 0.5x sidereal, solar, lunar tracking ratesUser-defined custom tracking rate settings are available via smartphoneUnmagnified sight tube finder installs in the accessory cold shoe with an 8.9 field of viewIntegrated Autoguider port enables precise computer controlOptional PF-L II polar alignment scope and mounting arm bracketMounting Camera-Side:Included Camera Mounting Block is equipped with a 1/4" stud that allows you to directly mount a camera or 3rd-party ball heads for equatorial trackingOptional Multi Mounting Block can replace the camera mounting block to increase the load capacityOptional Dovetail Slide Dar DD adapts the Polarie U into an imaging platform for a telephoto lens or short tube telescopeTripod-Side:Mount head only tripod or other support system required for proper use3/8"-16 socket on the bottom for conventional photography3/8"-16 socket on the side for horizontal time-lapse mode mountingIncluded 1/4"-20 adapter allows you to mount the head on most tripodsIntegrated bullseye bubble levelMotors and Gears Full-circle micro-movement aluminum alloy wheel and worm gears; 58.4mm in diameter, 144 teeth9.8mm diameter brass worm gear shaft40mm diameter aluminum alloy RA axis2-piece bearingPulse motor drive systemPower Requirements Runs on four user-suppled AA batteriesCompatible with multiple battery chemistries including disposable alkaline, and rechargeable Ni-MH or Ni-CdAverage runtime of 3 hours using alkaline batteries and 20 hours with external battery packUSB Type-C port for using external battery packs