SkyGuider Pro instructional video

[@BungalowBill58]

Where can I get the brass screw adapter as it does not come with the ioptron star guider pro full camera kit?

[@BungalowBill58]

Why doesn't ioptron take the time to develop the app for android? Most people have either one or the other.

[@enggasif]

Hi, recently got ioptron skyguider pro but found out that RA clutch is very tight. Apparently i am unable to release it as shown in video. I have not applied excessive force fearing it may break something. Any suggestion how to loose it?

[@freeandcriticalthinker4431]

Who hired the new super energizing presenter with such a high level of skill and talent? ......😂

[@addictionsininktattoosandp4158]

I have this same model I’m not getting it to work. Mine shows the southern S light on or blinking is all it will do not off. And I done every thing and still get star trails

[@woldsweather]

What IS the recommended tripod?

[@awilliams7052]

I’ve just bought one and I’m finding it really annoying to align. Why is everything upside down 😡😡😡😡 Will keep trying :(.....

[@movax20h]

Hi. Does this have same carrying capacity as SkyGuider (non Pro)? I am getting different information on different sites (including yours). Can I mount on it 5kg camera+lens+ball-head+dec-bracket (more like 4.5kg in practice) plus 2.6kg of counter weight on CW shaft? (That is about 8kg total). Does SkyGuider (non Pro) can carry more, less or the same amount?

[@iOptron]

The SkyGuider Pro can carry a 11lb primary payload and a 7lb secondary

[@RobertKarlBerta]

The 11 pound total weight of camera, lens, etc. can be carried (don't include counterweight in total of equipment. You HAVE to use the Pro version or accessories so you can have the counterweight shaft and weight to balance the equipment. Without the counterweight it is good for a max of around 3 pounds.)

[@RobertKarlBerta]

@@DmitryMeshcheryakov That nikon lens is just too long focal length for use with the Sky tracker. Weight isn't the issue. These Sky Trackers really are about maxed out at 300mm focal length unless you are shooting a pretty bright object. My 300 f4 ED Nikon lens works fine with it and I can get around 2-3 minute exposures with a really good polar alignment but that is pushing it. Otherwise expect egg shaped stars. It really is a great device though for less than 300mm focal lengths. Very pleased with mine....make sure you use a very sturdy tripod! The model that has the counterweight is the only one I would consider. It doesn't cost much more and lots of additional capability like use with two camera, autoguider mount, etc.

[@kevinpourmaleki6393]

Does the tracker start tracking the moment the unit is powered on? There is no information on this. Really poor documentation.

[@caste2510]

Kevin Pourmaleki as soon as you switch on the power button, the skyguider should start tracking the sky.

[@caste2510]

Kevin Pourmaleki as soon as you switch on the power button, the skyguider should start tracking the sky.

[@brandophoto-f3t]

I agree. The documentation it comes with is horrible. The clutch on mine is super tight and the battery indicator light blinks. All right out of the box. Wishing I hadn’t spent over $400 on this thing. Cheaply made.

[@DistantGlowingStar]

can you mount this entire unit on a standard tripod. Also, how does the tracking work ? do you manually press the buttons to track ? Thanks..

[@iOptron]

When its on its tracking, you push the buttons to change the tracking rate.

[@RobertKarlBerta]

You can mount on standard tripod BUT you really need a solid one....not a flimsy one or you will get poor results. The heavier Ioptron would be OK...but I use either my old Bogen heavy duty camera tripod or a surveyors tripod.

[@freddyacosta2358]

You forgot to balance it once you pit the counterweights.

[@kingkevinhector]

I've had the SkyGuide Pro for a while, but now I've noticed the RA clutch just spins and won't lock. How do I fix it?

[@superdurppig8686]

If the RA clutch is jammed you need to open the mount and use a hex key to hold the shaft while turning the dec bracket to unjam it. www.ioptron.us/Support/SGP_ClutchDiskRelease.pdf?fbclid=IwAR3YJ0JuzH0_PVa6zAXU7iAYPJTXANm2Er5L5VIYjhRFfvrn0O1p_VTf1cA When I had this problem I left the dec bracket attached to get more torque.

[@AgentHEKTAH]

Why did you hire a tired robot from the 60s to present this? Terrible energy.

[@christiancapelle1444]

Effectivement pourquoi pas d'application android ? Ou au moins en renseigner une. 😡😡😡😡😡