This is an open box item. It has been inspected and is in like new condition. There is one small indent on the clamp. Full Manufacturers warranty applies.
Highlights
- Ultra-compact equatorial tracking platform
- 6.6 pound payload capacity
- Polar scope with illuminator
- WiFi with selectable modes
- Free control app for Android and iOS phones
- Ball head adapter
- Dual 3/8" threaded socket (or ¼-20 with included adapter)
- 1.5 pounds mount head weight
- Latitude (EQ) base
- Ball head adapter
- Dec bracket
Note: App mode settings are saved for all modes once they're set - to get unlimited tracking afterwards (so that the mount doesn't stop tracking after the previous number of photos specified), make sure you program the app with sidereal rate and the No. of Photos box unchecked before you exit APP mode (and hit run briefly, then stop), which will allow STAR mode to rotate continuously.
SAM is a high precision, portable and stable tracking platform for sidereal, solar and lunar tracking with automatic DSLR shutter release control. It is small and light enough to easily fit into a camera bag or backpack, making it an ideal mount for the photographer on the move.
Whether you're looking for a tracking platform to capture wide-field images of the Milky Way, or seeking a compact travel mount, SAM is a necessity for astrophotographers of every skill level. This high precision, portable celestial tracking platform can transform almost any tripod into an equatorial mount, assisting photographers with long exposures of the night sky. SAM breaks from the mold of traditional equatorial mounts with an abundance of add on accessories to complement wide-field astrophotography, night-scape images or time-lapse photography.
