Specifications (general):
Mount type: Alt-Azimuth with dual-encoders
Overall weight with tripod: 9.5kg
Payload capacity: 5kg
Power requirement: 8V to 15V DC 1Amp (Tip positive). Skywatcher power tank recommended or 10 x AA alkaline batteries (not supplied)
Motor type: DC Servo Motors
Tracking Mode: Dual-Axis
Quick release clutches for manual override
Handset: Backlit LCD Screen, two-line 16 character display
Multi-Function L-type mounting bracket
Bluetooth-to-serial adaptor compatible, for wireless control via PC
Tripod supplied: stainless steel (extendable)
Allview head can be detached and fitted to most Prosumer tripods via 3/8” thread
Specifications (photo/video):
Panoramic photo modes: Easy Pano Mode, Preset Pano Mode & Time Lapse Mode
Electronic shutter release cable: Canon D cable supplied (other cables readily available)
Video Coursing mode: Up to 10 hours video capture between two points
Specifications (astronomical):
Tracking Rates: Sidereal, Lunar & Solar
Alignment Method: Brightest Star & Two-star
Slew Speeds: 1x, 2x, 8x, 16x, 32x, 200x, 400x, 600x, 800x &1000x
Go-to Pointing Accuracy: Up to 5 arc minutes, with Pointing Accuracy Enhancement Function (PAE)
Handset Database: 42,900 objects including complete Solar System, M, NGC, IC & SAO catalogues
The following Shutter Release cables are available.
C1 : Replaces standard Canon cable already supplied with mount
AP-R3C (C3) : For Canon EOS Models 7D, 10D, 20D, 30D, 40D, 50D, 1D MkIV, 1DS MkIII & 5D MkI
AP-R1N (N1) : For Nikon D3, D3S, D3X, D200, D300, D300S & D700
AP-R2N (N2) : For Nikon D30 & D70S
AP-R3N (N3) : For NIKON D5000 & D90
AP-R3L (OPT2) : For Olympus E-P2, E520, E420, E-P1, E510 & E-410
AP-R1S (S1) : For Sony a100, a200, a300, a350, a550, a700, a900 and Minolta a7 Digital, aSweet S, a807si, a-9, a-7, Dimage-7Hi, Dimage-7i