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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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Does the Benro Polaris Astro Edition handle a ...
Does the Benro Polaris Astro Edition handle a small 500mm telescope (withing weight capacity)?
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.
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?
The SIM card is optional. Actually, this model doesn't support it (yet?).
Date published: 2024-09-25
Will this tracker work for a solar eclipse?
Will this tracker work for a solar eclipse?
The Benro Polaris Astro Edition 3-Axis Smart Tripod Head
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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?
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.
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?
Yes, via the Benro Polaris application, adjustments down to .0025 degrees are possible on the Benro Polaris Astro Edition 3-Axis Smart Tripod Head.
Date published: 2025-01-07
Can it track the sun?
Can it track the sun?
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.
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?
Total load capacity is 15 lbs which should handle a 1000 mm lens and a camera body with no problems.
Date published: 2022-11-22
Does the Benro Polaris support the Nikon Z8 and ...
Does the Benro Polaris support the Nikon Z8 and Z9?
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.
Date published: 2026-02-02