Kenko Sky Memo Camera Mount

Kenko Sky Memo Camera Moun.

tKenko Single-Axis Tracking Mount. A
Compact, Portable, Easy To Use, Precision
Camera Mount. Ideal For Astrophotography With Wide Angle Lenses.
 

Now available, the Kenko Single-axis tracking mount -- a compact, portable, easy-to-use, precision tracking mount, perfect for the beginner starting out in astrophotography with wide angle lenses.Experienced observers will also find it useful as a second mount for travel or as an additional platform for cameras or a lightweight scope. While you observe or photograph with your primary system, the Kenko mount can be used to capture wide angle panoramas, patrol for meteors, or for testing new films, filters, and camera lenses.

Features:Northern & Southern hemisphere operation.
Solid, high-quality construction using a precision worm gear yields excellent tracking
performance
5 kg. (11 lb) load capacity.
6 Volt battery (4 C-cells) operation.
Illuminated, magnifying polar alignment scope.
RA tracking control paddle.
Accomodates two cameras in the standard configuration.
Optional counterweight.
May be mounted on a camera tripod or on an optional compact tripod.

The Kenko mount has long been recognized in Japan as the best portable mount in its class
due to its compactness, which is achieved without sacrificing load capacity or tracking
accuracy. This is achieved by utilitizing precision components and conservative construction.Tracking performance depends on accurate alignment of the mount, load weight and balance, aim point, atmospheric refraction (at lower altitudes), and other factors. However, as a guideline, the manufacturer-suggested maximum tracking times (unguided) for various focal lengths are:

Focal Length - 50mm, Max. exposure - 70 minutes.
Focal Length - 100mm, Max. exposure - 40 minutes.
Focal Length - 135mm, Max. exposure - 35 minutes.
Focal Length - 200mm, Max. exposure - 30 minutes.
Focal Length - 300mm, Max. exposure - 15 minutes.

Ultra-Compact system for short-exposure film or digital astrophotography:
Lunar photography, including lunar eclipses.
Solar photography (with suitable solar filter), including eclipses and transits of Mercury or
Venus.
Planetary photography
Good for widefield deepsky piggyback photography too.
Convenient visual observing with a star-tracking mount.Recommended economical starter scopes - Borg 77mm or 100mm Achromat
APO performance for experienced observers - Borg 77ED or 101ED
Dozens of Borg photographic accessories available.
Precise, easy-to-use polar alignment scope is standard equipment.
Tripod options - Use the ultra-compact, lightweight Kenko tripod, or a standard photographic
tripod.

Specifications:

Operation - Northern or Southern Hemisphere (switchable by N-S switch).
Weight - 3kg (6.6lb), mount plus camera arm.
Dimensions - 240mm long x 90mm wide x 130mm high.
Load Capacity - 2.5kg (5.5lb) at each end of camera arm. Total 5kg (11lb).
Attachment - M8 screws included for kenko tripod or 1/4-20 camera screw for standard photo tripod.
Polar Scope - Magnification 4x, Actual Field of view 10 degrees, Accuracy better than 5
minutes,
Illuminated Reticle, Norther & Southern hemisphere operation.
Polar Scope Filter Thread - M30.5/P0.5.
Motor Type - Stepper
Gears - 1:500, 1:2, Worm 1:144
Hand Controller - 2x or stopped
Power - 6v DC (4 C-cells).
Battery Life - >24 hours (Manganese batteries @ 20 degrees C).

You are buying from an authorized Kenko UK dealer.