iOptron SkyGuider Pro Camera Mount with iPolar (Head & Mount Only)

BH #IO3550A • MFR #3550A
Key Features
  • Equatorial Camera Tracking System
  • 11-Pound Payload Capacity
  • Right Ascension Tracking Motor
  • Multiple Selectable Tracking Rates
The iOptron SkyGuider Pro Camera Mount gets an update with the addition of the iPolar electronic polar scope that increases the precision of your alignment to improve tracking accuracy and eliminate streaks during long-exposure astrophotography—even if visibility is poor or there is no visible pole star.
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The spec details say a Windows PC is required to ...

The spec details say a Windows PC is required to properly use the scope. Can a mac, iPad or iPhone be used instead or is the required software only for windows PC?
Asked by: Kamran
A computer is not needed to use the iOptron SkyGuider Pro Camera Mount with iPolar. However, it you want to enable precise alignment even if visibility is poor or there is no visible pole star, a Windows PC is required. It will not work on an Apple product.
Answered by: Dan W
Date published: 2024-09-19

Does the iPolar option preclude the normal ...

Does the iPolar option preclude the normal optical way to polar align (without the electronic alignment). Meaning can I STILL do it the using my eye?
Asked by: John
Yes of course you can
Answered by: John
Date published: 2022-12-26

Is a computer required for polar alignment and if ...

Is a computer required for polar alignment and if one is needed will it work with a Mac?
Asked by: Donald
Will it work for n southern hemisphere also?
Answered by: Danie
Date published: 2024-01-24

Can this device be used for Timelapse?

Can this device be used for Timelapse?
Asked by: Don
Silent tracking for smooth camera motion, perfect for long-term exposures. 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 Tracking Photography When a supported camera is connected to the mount via a electric shutter trigger cable, the camera can be controlled by the hand controller. You can set the camera Shutter Length, time between each shot (Interval) and total Number of Shots. You may use these images to make time lapse video later. Press MENU => “Tracking Photography” => ENTER It will bring up the shutter setting menu. Start from “Input shutter length” field, Use ◄ or ► key to move the cursor and number key to change the number. Keep pressing the ► to move the cursor to next session: “Input interval,”, then to “Input the number of shots.” When finishing settings, move the cursor to ► and press the ENTER to start take photo. If you set the delay trig, the hand controller will beep before starting take photos. You may press the ENTER button again to stop the imaging process. You have to turn off the auto focus of the camera and set camera accordingly. You can see this info in the manual located on the B&H website https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1490837-REG/ioptron_3550a_skyguider_pro_camera_mount.html
Answered by: John
Date published: 2020-11-04

Why don't you support Apple Mac?

Why don't you support Apple Mac?
Asked by: Don
My apologies I do not understand your inquiry. Can you possibly better explain your inquiry?
Answered by: Alex S
Date published: 2020-09-21

Does ipolar need to be connected to internet wifi ...

Does ipolar need to be connected to internet wifi for polar alignment ?
Asked by: Samir
No, but you do have down load the software for the ipolar available free on the ioptron website.
Answered by: Dennis
Date published: 2024-06-02

Can a Samsun Galaxy S10+ phone be used for the ...

Can a Samsun Galaxy S10+ phone be used for the alignment?
Asked by: Paul
The iOptron Skyguider Pro does not use a smart phone for alignment. It used the built in polar alignment scope.
Answered by: Dan W
Date published: 2019-09-25

Is the iPolar required the laptop to be connected ...

Is the iPolar required the laptop to be connected all the time? Or after the polar-align with the laptop, the laptop is not needed anymore?
Asked by: Nick W.
Yes it is needed for alignment only and once aligned, a computer is no longer needed.
Answered by: Dan W
Date published: 2020-10-02
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