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Benro Polaris Astro Edition 3-Axis Smart Tripod Head

BH #BEPOAS3AX • MFR #BR209
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Benro Polaris Astro Edition 3-Axis Smart Tripod Head
Key Features
  • Load Capacity: 15 lb
  • Height: 4.3"
  • 52mm Arca-Type Base with 3/8"-16 Mount
  • Integrated Camera Interface Controller
The Polaris Astro Edition 3-Axis Smart Tripod Head from Benro is the world's first electric tripod head with an integrated camera interface controller. It allows adjusting the composition of a photo and enables users to program the head to capture a series of photographs, easily track and take long exposures of stars, or create high resolution motion timelapses. The wireless Bluetooth connection provide remote function as well as preview, review, and download files via a dedicated and free to download App. It has a battery life of over 24 hours and the ability to charge during use.
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Benro Polaris Astro Edition Overview

The Polaris Astro Edition 3-Axis Smart Tripod Head from Benro is the world's first electric tripod head with an integrated camera interface controller. It allows adjusting the composition of a photo and enables users to program the head to capture a series of photographs, easily track and take long exposures of stars, or create high resolution motion timelapses. The wireless Bluetooth connection provide remote function as well as preview, review, and download files via a dedicated and free to download App. It has a battery life of over 24 hours and the ability to charge during use.

Featured built-in modes include as People Remover, Panorama, Motion Timelapse, Dynamic Exposure Timelapse, Focus Stacking, and Star Tracking. These modes work with a wide variety of cameras using the included camera control cables.

The Polaris Astro has a redundant onboard and swappable microSD card slot that ensures no images are lost from a shoot, and also enables rapid editing. Polaris can render Pathlapses, Panoramas, etc., and quickly display previously shot image on a smartphone. The Polaris is manufactured from aluminum alloy and stainless steel and is designed to work in the harshest of environments. It is rated at an IPX6 water-resistant performance.

Modes
People Remover
  • Panorama
  • Motion Timelapse
  • Dynamic Exposure Timelapse
  • Focus Stacking
  • Star Tracking
    • Media Slots
    • SD
    • Sim Card

    Benro Polaris Astro Edition Specs

    Load Capacity
    15 lb / 7 kg
    Base Diameter
    2" / 5.1 cm
    Base Mount
    Arca-Type with 3/8"-16 Female Threaded Socket
    Material of Construction
    Aluminum
    Dimensions
    5.7 x 5.5 x 4.3" / 14.5 x 14 x 11 cm
    Weight
    1.9 lb / 861.8 g
    Packaging Info
    Package Weight
    7.5 lb
    Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
    13.1 x 12 x 5.9"

    Benro Polaris Astro Edition Reviews

    No any cable in the box.

    By Ping
    Rated 2 out of 5
    Date: 2026-07-02

    The package should include 4 cables and 2 adaptors. But I don't find them. I check Amazon, they sale the same product at the same price, these cables and adaptors are all included in the package. Please let me know. if it's the shipping mistake and you'll send me those cables, it'll be okay. otherwise, please allow me to return it at full price refund.

    DISAPPOINTING TO SAY THE LEAST ...

    By M.GEORGE
    Rated 1 out of 5
    Date: 2025-05-11

    Wow! I have worked SOOO long and hard to get this to be all it could be. Benro has not done any updates and the multiple frustrating glitches are ignored. I have paid several hundred dollars for online training on this product, which is spotty. Old, relatively useless stuff is pawned off as relevant. Plus some of it is like a Benro infomercial. I gave it a 1 star that says I hate it, which is not true. I am frustrated and use it much less that I would like to. But I do hate the needless frustration and problems with this unit. The Benro Polaris Astro had promise and could have been much better if those who made it were committed to ongoing improvements instead of employing what appears to be a take the money and run approach.

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    Does the Benro Polaris Astro Edition handle a ...

    Does the Benro Polaris Astro Edition handle a small 500mm telescope (withing weight capacity)?
    Asked by: Nelson
    As long as the telescope is centered on the Benro Polaris Astro Edition 3-Axis Smart Tripod Head it should be fine as long as it does not go over 15 lb.
    Answered by: Rob K
    Date published: 2024-05-27

    Why does the Astro Edition need a sim and sd ...

    Why does the Astro Edition need a sim and sd card?
    Asked by: Sayyid Khalifa
    The SIM card is optional. Actually, this model doesn't support it (yet?).
    Answered by: Keith
    Date published: 2024-09-25

    Will this tracker work for a solar eclipse?

    Will this tracker work for a solar eclipse?
    Asked by: Seth
    The Benro Polaris Astro Edition 3-Axis Smart Tripod Head BH #BEPOAS3AX • MFR #BR209 could be used to track a solar eclipse..
    Answered by: John
    Date published: 2023-03-09

    I purchased this mount used. How can I reset it ...

    I purchased this mount used. How can I reset it to factory defaults?
    Asked by: James
    The option to reset all settings in the Benro Polaris Astro Edition 3-Axis Smart Tripod Head, is in the first menu seen when opening the app. Within "Settings" you can click "My Device" and inside there is an option to Reset to Factory.
    Answered by: Rob K
    Date published: 2026-05-09

    Is the tracking acute enough to keep a telescope ...

    Is the tracking acute enough to keep a telescope with a 0.4° field of view on target?
    Asked by: Charlie
    Yes, via the Benro Polaris application, adjustments down to .0025 degrees are possible on the Benro Polaris Astro Edition 3-Axis Smart Tripod Head.
    Answered by: Marisa P
    Date published: 2025-01-07

    Can it track the sun?

    Can it track the sun?
    Asked by: Judit
    Actually, Sun tracking hasn't been working yet according to the few who have tested it and commented online. Moon tracking wasn't working, but appears to have been improved. The device isn't limited as to what it can track, but the software fails to deliver many of the promised functions.
    Answered by: William
    Date published: 2024-03-28

    How precise is this tracker? Can longer focal ...

    How precise is this tracker? Can longer focal lengths like 1000mm be used with this tracker?
    Asked by: Abir
    Total load capacity is 15 lbs which should handle a 1000 mm lens and a camera body with no problems.
    Answered by: John
    Date published: 2022-11-22

    Does the Benro Polaris support the Nikon Z8 and ...

    Does the Benro Polaris support the Nikon Z8 and Z9?
    Asked by: Thore
    Yes, the Benro Polaris Astro Edition 3-Axis Smart Tripod Head is rated to support up to 15 pounds so it will handle the Nikon Z8 or Z9 plus most lenses.
    Answered by: Dan W
    Date published: 2026-02-02
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