Skywatcher Star Adventurer MINI Wi-Fi (Photo Package) 50205-50202-50203

Skywatcher Star Adventurer Mini Wi-Fi (SAM) – Photo Package

The Sky-Watcher Star Adventurer Mini Wi-Fi (SAM) is a compact, high-precision camera tracking platform designed for long-exposure astrophotography and time-lapse photography, both day and night. With its lightweight and portable design, SAM is an ideal travel companion, easily fitting into most backpacks or camera bags for convenient on-the-go use in remote locations.

Key Features & Benefits

• Portable Astrophotography & Time-Lapse Companion: Weighing only 650g, SAM offers portability without compromising on performance. Its compact size (76x70x103mm) makes it easy to carry, making it ideal for photographers on the move.
• Built-in Wi-Fi with Remote App Control: Featuring integrated Wi-Fi, SAM pairs seamlessly with the Star Adventurer Mini Console App for Android and iOS, allowing for remote control directly from your smartphone. The app also supports multiple languages, ensuring ease of use for a global audience.
• Ideal for Widefield Astrophotography: While capable of supporting heavier lenses, SAM is optimised for wide-field astrophotography with standard lenses of 55mm or shorter, requiring only basic polar alignment—making it accessible for beginners as well as experienced photographers.
• Versatile Tracking Modes: Equipped with solar, lunar, and sidereal tracking rates, SAM enables astrophotography across a variety of celestial objects and settings, from solar tracking during the day to star-scape photography at night.
• Complete Astro Bundle Included: The Star Adventurer Mini Wi-Fi Astro Bundle includes the SAM mount, a ball head adaptor, polarscope, polarscope illuminator, equatorial wedge, and dovetail L-bracket for easy setup and versatile attachment options.
• Robust Payload Capacity: Capable of handling cameras and accessories up to 3kg, SAM offers stability and flexibility for a range of DSLR and mirrorless camera setups, allowing you to capture stunning long-exposure shots with ease.

Specifications

• Maximum Lens Focal Length: 100mm
• Payload Capacity: Up to 3kg
• Power Options: 2x AA batteries or external USB power supply
• Mount Weight: 650g (mount unit only)
• Dimensions: 76 x 70 x 103mm (mount unit only)
• Tripod Compatibility: Fits standard ¼” and 3/8” tripod adaptors
• Included Accessories: Equatorial wedge, ball head adaptor, polarscope, polarscope illuminator, and dovetail L-bracket

Additional Features

• Precise Polar Alignment with Polarscope: Ensures easier alignment for enhanced accuracy in tracking.
• Time-Lapse Photography Support: Ideal for both short and long-exposure time-lapse sequences, including star-scape photography, providing flexibility for creative time-lapse projects.
• DSLR Shutter Control: Compatible with multiple camera brands, the Star Adventurer Mini can control DSLR shutter settings for seamless integration.
• Lifetime Firmware Upgrades: Benefit from free, continuous firmware updates, improving performance and adding new features over time.

This all-in-one tracking platform is an excellent choice for photographers looking to capture both wide-field astrophotography and dynamic time-lapse videos. The Sky-Watcher Star Adventurer Mini Wi-Fi is perfect for beginners and seasoned photographers alike, offering ease of use, remote control, and powerful tracking capabilities in a compact, portable design.