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The Vixen 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.


Key Features of the Vixen Polarie U Star Tracker Camera Mount Head

  • Compact and Lightweight Design
  • Standard 5.5-Pound Payload Capacity
  • Android/iOS Smartphone Connectivity
  • 3/8"-16 and 1/4"-20 Mounting Capability
  • Uses Four AA Batteries
  • Custom and Standard Tracking Rates
  • Boost Payload with Optional Accessories
  • Standard 1/4"-20 Camera Mounting Stud
  • Integrated Camera Shutter Release Port
  • Mount Head Only—Tripod & Camera Required

Use & Handling

  • Highly portable, measuring 4.4 x 3.5 x 2.8" and weighing just over 20 ounces
  • Mount traditional DSLR cameras and lens combos for wide-field and starscape astrophotography
  • Maximum payload capacity of 5.5 pounds for most applications
  • Upgrade capacity to 6.3kg using optional Polarie Multi Mounting Block and dovetail slide bar for heavier loads
  • 9.9kg payload capacity when the Polarie U is set up time-lapse mode and placed horizontally
  • Integrated 2.5mm port for camera shutter release cable that is controlled by the Polarie for advanced photography techniques
  • Integrated bubble level ensures proper alignment and is very useful for time-lapse shots

Smartphone Connectivity

  • Compatible with Android 4.4 and over or iOS 9.9 and over operating systems running the Polarie U app
  • Program custom tracking speeds
  • Control and program shutter release intervals
  • Advanced 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 images

Tracking and Alignment

  • Circular scale around the rotation axis has 5° increments to check the angle of rotation during time-lapse photography
  • Set for use in northern and southern hemispheres
  • Celestial (sidereal), 0.5x sidereal, solar, lunar tracking rates
  • User-defined custom tracking rate settings are available via smartphone
  • Unmagnified sight tube finder installs in the accessory cold shoe with an 8.9° field of view
  • Integrated Autoguider port enables precise computer control
  • Optional PF-L II polar alignment scope and mounting arm bracket

Mounting

  • 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 tracking
  • Optional Multi Mounting Block can replace the camera mounting block to increase the load capacity
  • Optional Dovetail Slide Dar DD adapts the Polarie U into an imaging platform for a telephoto lens or short tube telescope

  • MPN - VX35491
  • GTIN - 4955295354917
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Vixen Polarie U Star Tracker Camera Mount Head

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Product Overview

  • Compact and Lightweight Design
  • Standard 5.5-Pound Payload Capacity
  • Android/iOS Smartphone Connectivity
  • 3/8"-16 and 1/4"-20 Mounting Capability
  • Uses Four AA Batteries
  • Custom and Standard Tracking Rates
  • Boost Payload with Optional Accessories
  • Standard 1/4"-20 Camera Mounting Stud
  • Integrated Camera Shutter Release Port
  • Mount Head Only—Tripod & Camera Required
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The Vixen 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.


Key Features of the Vixen Polarie U Star Tracker Camera Mount Head

  • Compact and Lightweight Design
  • Standard 5.5-Pound Payload Capacity
  • Android/iOS Smartphone Connectivity
  • 3/8"-16 and 1/4"-20 Mounting Capability
  • Uses Four AA Batteries
  • Custom and Standard Tracking Rates
  • Boost Payload with Optional Accessories
  • Standard 1/4"-20 Camera Mounting Stud
  • Integrated Camera Shutter Release Port
  • Mount Head Only—Tripod & Camera Required

Use & Handling

  • Highly portable, measuring 4.4 x 3.5 x 2.8" and weighing just over 20 ounces
  • Mount traditional DSLR cameras and lens combos for wide-field and starscape astrophotography
  • Maximum payload capacity of 5.5 pounds for most applications
  • Upgrade capacity to 6.3kg using optional Polarie Multi Mounting Block and dovetail slide bar for heavier loads
  • 9.9kg payload capacity when the Polarie U is set up time-lapse mode and placed horizontally
  • Integrated 2.5mm port for camera shutter release cable that is controlled by the Polarie for advanced photography techniques
  • Integrated bubble level ensures proper alignment and is very useful for time-lapse shots

Smartphone Connectivity

  • Compatible with Android 4.4 and over or iOS 9.9 and over operating systems running the Polarie U app
  • Program custom tracking speeds
  • Control and program shutter release intervals
  • Advanced 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 images

Tracking and Alignment

  • Circular scale around the rotation axis has 5° increments to check the angle of rotation during time-lapse photography
  • Set for use in northern and southern hemispheres
  • Celestial (sidereal), 0.5x sidereal, solar, lunar tracking rates
  • User-defined custom tracking rate settings are available via smartphone
  • Unmagnified sight tube finder installs in the accessory cold shoe with an 8.9° field of view
  • Integrated Autoguider port enables precise computer control
  • Optional PF-L II polar alignment scope and mounting arm bracket

Mounting

  • 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 tracking
  • Optional Multi Mounting Block can replace the camera mounting block to increase the load capacity
  • Optional Dovetail Slide Dar DD adapts the Polarie U into an imaging platform for a telephoto lens or short tube telescope

  • MPN - VX35491
  • GTIN - 4955295354917
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Mount Type  German Equatorial
GoTo Capability  No
Payload Capacity 2.5 kg
Motor Yes
Polar Axis Scope None
Power Source Battery (Not Included), USB
Battery
4 x AA Alkaline
 • Approx. 3-Hour Runtime at 68°F / 20°C
4 x AA NiMH/NiCd
Ports USB Type -C
Mounting  To Camera: 1/4"-20 Male
To Tripod/Base: 3/8"-16 Female (1/4"-20 Female with Included Adapter)
Wi-Fi Yes (Built In)
Dimensions 4.4 x 3.5 x 2.8" / 110.5 x 88.5 x 72 mm
Weight  575 g (without Batteries)
Package Weight  0.83kg 
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