--- product_id: 33849164 title: "iOptron SkyTracker Pro Camera Mount with Polar Scope, Only" brand: "ioptron" price: "β‚ͺ1291" currency: ILS in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 url: https://www.desertcart.co.il/products/33849164-ioptron-skytracker-pro-camera-mount-with-polar-scope-only store_origin: IL region: Israel --- # 4 versatile tracking speeds 24-hour rechargeable battery life 6.6 lbs payload capacity iOptron SkyTracker Pro Camera Mount with Polar Scope, Only **Brand:** ioptron **Price:** β‚ͺ1291 **Availability:** βœ… In Stock ## Summary > 🌠 Capture the cosmos with pinpoint precisionβ€”don’t let the stars wait! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** iOptron SkyTracker Pro Camera Mount with Polar Scope, Only by ioptron - **How much does it cost?** β‚ͺ1291 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.il](https://www.desertcart.co.il/products/33849164-ioptron-skytracker-pro-camera-mount-with-polar-scope-only) ## Best For - ioptron enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted ioptron brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - β€’ **All-Night Power:** Built-in rechargeable battery delivers up to 24 hours of silent tracking. - β€’ **Dynamic Tracking Modes:** Four tracking speeds including sidereal, solar, lunar, and half-speed for perfect astrophotography. - β€’ **Precision in Your Palm:** Compact design fits in your hand without sacrificing accuracy. - β€’ **Universal Compatibility:** Mounts on any standard tripod with 1/4" or 3/8" threads for ultimate flexibility. - β€’ **Seamless Polar Alignment:** Enhanced illuminated polar scope with 8 brightness levels for effortless setup. ## Overview The iOptron SkyTracker Pro is a compact, high-precision camera mount designed for astrophotography enthusiasts. Supporting payloads up to 6.6 lbs, it offers four tracking speeds (sidereal, half-speed, solar, lunar) with silent DC servo motor operation. Featuring an illuminated polar scope with adjustable brightness and a rechargeable battery lasting up to 24 hours, it ensures effortless polar alignment and extended shooting sessions. Compatible with standard tripods via 1/4" or 3/8" threads, this mount is a must-have for capturing stunning night sky and landscape images with professional accuracy. ## Description Introducing The Skytracker Pro - iOptron's Next Generation Camera Tracking Device! Upgraded from SkyTracker, the Pro is more compact, small enough to fit on your palm, better precision, silent tracking, it even has a built-in rechargeable power source that runs for up to 24 hours of continuous operation. The improved precision polar scope maintains a fine engraved reticule, now features adjustable illumination with eight brightness levels. Using with iOptron smart phone app, quick and accurate polar alignment is just a joy. The SkyTracker Pro features four tracking rates, 1X or sidereal, 1/2X for sky and landscape, solar and lunar. All 4 tracking rates work in both northern and southern hemispheres. All metal structure with ABS covers Attaches to a camera tripod with 3/8" or 1/4" threads Accepts cameras weighing up to 3 kg (6.6 lbs) Silent tracking for smooth camera motion, perfect for long-term exposures Detachable alt-azi base with fine latitude and azimuth adjusters for easy polar alignment Reversible mounting post for both 3/8" and 1/4" threaded ball head mounting Includes iOptron AccuAlign dark-field illuminated polar scope Adjustable polar scope illumination with eight brightness levels 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 Quick slew (180X max.) for camera framing adjustment Operation in both northern and southern Hemisphere Built-in rechargeable battery with Micro USB port for power and charging Up to 24 hours of operation (20 deg. C) 1/4" - 3/8" thread converter included Padded carry bag included Optional ball heads available separately (#3305A) Optional tripod (#3221) Optional counterweight balance kit (#3324) iOptron have also added a quick slew mode with both forward and reverse to help quickly reframing your image without disrupting the cameras position and have made big improvements on the SkyTracker Pro's removable alt-azimuth base, which features a precision bubble level, degree markings for the altitude and a built in post for the azimuth control. You can also mount the SkyTracker Pro head (without the base) directly to any standard photographic tripod with 1/4" or 3/8" threads. The SkyTracker Pro is certainly a must have tool for any photographer interested in astroscape or wide field astrophotography ## Features - Payload: 6.6 lbs (3 kg) - Tracking Speed: 1X Cel, 1/2 Cel, Solar, Lunar, N/S - Charging: Micro USB (5V), 80% charge in 5 hours - Black color - With padded bag - Worm period: 600 sec - Bearing: 4 pieces - Motor drive: DC servo - Tracking: R.A. automatic ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Asin | B01LYZIVQB | | Audio Recording | No | | Battery Average Life | 24 Hours | | Best Sellers Rank | #2,314 in Camera Mounts & Clamps | | Brand | iOptron | | Built In Media | iOptron SkyTracker Pro Camera Mount with Polar Scope, Mount Only | | Color | Clear | | Compatible Devices | Camera, Cellphone | | Customer Reviews | 4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars (51) 4.3 out of 5 stars | | Exposure Control Type | Manual (M) | | Folded Size | 115x115x95 mm | | Item Dimensions D X W X H | 6"D x 6"W x 4.9"H | | Item Weight | 3.3 Pounds | | Manufacturer | iOptron | | Manufacturer Part Number | 3322 AZ | | Maximum Shutter Speed | 30 seconds | | Maximum Weight Recommendation | 3 Kilograms | | Media Type | ProductImage | | Model Name | SkyTracker Pro | | Model Number | SkyTracker Pro | | Shooting Modes | 1X (sidereal), 1/2X (sky and landscape), solar, lunar | | Unit Count | 1.0 Count | | Viewfinder Type | No viewfinder | | Warranty Description | 1 Year Limited Warranty | | Water Resistance Level | Not Water Resistant | ## Product Details - **Brand:** iOptron - **Color:** Clear - **Compatible Devices:** Camera, Cellphone - **Folded Size:** 115x115x95 mm - **Item Weight:** 3.3 Pounds - **Product Dimensions:** 6"D x 6"W x 4.9"H ## Images ![iOptron SkyTracker Pro Camera Mount with Polar Scope, Only - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51VC-F59F6L.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: Is this all I need to attach to my tripod and camera, to track the stars? This is the actually tracker and not just a mount correct?** A: If you hook up the camera directly, a 3/8"-16 female to 1/4"-20 male adapter is needed between the tracker and the camera/telephone lens. However the camera will only be pointing to the stars in the equatorial plane. In order for the camera to be able to point at ANY stars, you do need either a ball head or even better, an "Orion 7033 Precision Slow-Motion Adapter", mounted on the female/male adapter I mentioned above, for fine-adjustments. **Q: Will this unit track the sun** A: Yes, sun, moon, or stars (switch selectable). **Q: How does this mount track certain object? Does it have a controller that can select objects from a database etc?** A: you aim the mount at polar north or south and line up the site, using the selector switch you choose at what rate the mount moves to keep up with the earth rotation / moons orbit / sun / or 1/2 speed. You use the ball head to point the camera at the portion of sky that you are imaging, if you are lined up correctly the mount will spin your ballhead and camera at the same speed the Earth rotates keeping the image in place.As others have said, this is a great piece of gear for wide field camera with lens photography. I have used from 10mm up to 135mm on an APS-c sensor with great results.I tried a 400mm once and started seeing trails, not sure if it was the weight or a balance issue? it could also just be too much focal length for the tracking to remain accurate. **Q: Why is this one red and mine is black?** A: mine is red. Check with the company and make sure they make them in black. I have two different models and both are red. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great product - one minor design issue for heavy loads *by on Reviewed in the United States September 14, 2017* Great product and nice upgrade form the previous version. The only problem I had with this (bought for the eclipse) is the rubber cushion where the swivel head is supposed to mount slips and makes it impossible to tighten down a heavier load. The simple fix was to remove it, and that worked pretty well, but there is a tiny lip around that area that limits the amount of surface area in contact with the swivel head or camera base. I plan to file it off on mine, or look for a different "cushion" material and glue. I did slightly exceed the load capaicty with a D800 and 300mm f/4 and 1.4X converter, so this is not entirely iOptron's fault, but my gear did highlight the [only] weakness in the design. Otherwise, I couldn't be happier with the product and price. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great Star Tracker *by on Reviewed in the United States March 9, 2023* Works great for those exposures longer than 30 seconds... I did up to 4-5 minutes on a few with good results... Just had some difficulty in getting exact alignment with the built in device. in particular if you do not have a clear line of sight to Polaris. Remember to flash or layer in your background for those longer exposures as the camera is moving. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Take your night sky and astrophotography images to the next level! *by on Reviewed in the United States April 3, 2018* I have owned the older Gen-1 version, the non-pro, as well as this new updated "Pro" version. This newer version is hands-down better than the old SkyTracker. There are a lot of differences in looks and features, but the basic function is exactly the same. The first thing I noticed was that while a lot of the components have been changed from cast metal to injection molded plastic, I find the new version much more robust feeling and stable. The form factor is much easier to work with and there are so many more knobs for fine tuning the alignment which makes setup up so much faster and easier.The price of these trackers is not cheap, but when compared to buying large fast glass the tracker can be a bargain. Although it was frustrating to pay $300 for the mount and then have to buy a seperate app $3 app to know where to put the north star in the alignment scope. I tried to use my 200-500mm with a D7000, which is right at the 3kg weight limit, and it worked but struggled. So I bought the counterweight (iOptron SkyTracker Pro Counterweight Package) now it works really well. Im annoyed that one would need to purchase another ballhead to work with this mount, I already had an extra, but that is another ~$50 that someone would need to pay out on top of the tracker purchase price.TL;DR - New 'Pro' version better than old versionPROS- Almost silent- Integrated rechargeable battery- Jog (forward/reverse) button- 4 tracking speeds (Sun, Moon, Full Sideral, Half Sideral)- Many fine tuning knobs- Dimmable scope LEDCONS- Lots of plastic- Large lenses 70-200, 200-500, etc will need the counter-weight- Mildly expensive- Will need to buy a ballhead- Separate App purchase needed to know where to align the moon in the scope. ## Frequently Bought Together - iOptron SkyTracker Pro Camera Mount with Polar Scope, Mount Only - iOptron 3305A SkyTracker Ball Head (Black) --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - πŸ›’ **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** β€” Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** β€” Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - πŸ’° **No Hidden Fees** β€” All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - πŸ”„ **15-Day Free Returns** β€” Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - πŸ”’ **Secure Payments** β€” Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** β€” Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.il/products/33849164-ioptron-skytracker-pro-camera-mount-with-polar-scope-only](https://www.desertcart.co.il/products/33849164-ioptron-skytracker-pro-camera-mount-with-polar-scope-only) --- *Product available on Desertcart Israel* *Store origin: IL* *Last updated: 2026-06-26*