i-OPTRON SkyGuider Pro Camera Mount with i-Polar Scope

iOptron SkyGuider™ Pro Camera Mount with iPolar

Model: 3550A
Authorized Distributor: Modern Telescopes – India’s Largest Telescope Store

Struggling with polar alignment—especially in the Southern Hemisphere or light-polluted locations? Here’s the solution.
The SkyGuider™ Pro with built-in iPolar™ from iOptron redefines what a portable astrophotography tracker can do.

A market leader for years, the SkyGuider Pro enters its next generation with higher precision, silent tracking, advanced electronics, and unmatched portability—all packed into a mount head that literally fits in the palm of your hand.

Built-in iPolar™ – Perfect Polar Alignment Anywhere

The integrated iPolar™ electronic polar scope enables fast, extremely accurate polar alignment, even when the pole star is not visible. This makes the SkyGuider Pro ideal for:

• Southern Hemisphere users

• Urban astrophotographers

• Landscape + night sky imaging

Large quick-lock gear engagement levers ensure secure and easy operation, even in cold conditions.

Compact Powerhouse for Astrophotography

Despite weighing just 1.45 kg with base, the SkyGuider Pro can carry up to 5 kg (11 lbs) when balanced with the included DEC mounting bracket and counterweight. Mount anything from DSLR & mirrorless cameras with telephoto lenses to lightweight telescopes.

Key upgrades include:

• Silent precision tracking for long exposures

• Built-in rechargeable battery (up to 20 hours runtime)

• ST-4 autoguiding port for improved tracking accuracy

• Camera shutter control port for automated imaging

Designed for Flexibility in the Field

The improved removable Alt-Az base features:

• Precision bubble level

• Fine altitude and azimuth adjusters

• Degree markings for quick setup

You can also remove the base and attach the mount head directly to any standard photographic tripod using 1/4″ or 3/8″ threads—perfect for travel and astroscape photography.

Tracking Modes for Every Scenario

The SkyGuider Pro supports four tracking speeds, all working in both Northern & Southern Hemispheres:

• 1× Sidereal – deep sky & wide-field astrophotography

• ½× Celestial – stars + landscape together

• Solar – Sun tracking (with proper solar filters)

• Lunar – Moon tracking

A 144× quick-slew mode (forward & reverse) allows fast reframing without disturbing your camera setup.

Key Features at a Glance

• Built-in iPolar™ electronic polar scope

• Payload 11 lbs (5 kg) (balanced, with DEC bracket)

• All-metal construction for rigidity and durability

• Silent RA tracking with DC servo motor & optical encoder

• ST-4 autoguiding, camera trigger port, USB firmware upgrade

• Works in Northern & Southern Hemispheres

• Compact, ultra-portable design with padded carry bag

Package Contents

• SkyGuider™ Pro camera mount

• Alt-Az adjustable base (installed)

• iPolar™ electronic polar scope (installed)

• DEC mounting bracket with camera mounting disk

• Counterweight shaft & 1.35 kg counterweight

• USB charging cable

• Padded carry bag

• One-year limited warranty (90 days on battery)

Ideal For

• Wide-field astrophotography

• Astroscapes & Milky Way photography

• DSLR / Mirrorless cameras with telephoto lenses

• Travelling astrophotographers

• Entry-to-advanced users seeking precision & portability

Why Buy from Modern Telescopes?

As an authorized iOptron distributor in India, Modern Telescopes guarantees:

• 100% genuine products

• Manufacturer warranty & after-sales support

• Expert guidance from India’s most trusted astronomy retailer