Omegon Mini Track LX3 Essentials Mount for mobile Astrophotography
The Omegon MiniTrack LX3 is a compact photography mount that almost guarantees accomplished astropics - with both wide-angle and lightweight telephoto lenses. It is surprisingly simple to get gorgeous views of the cosmos. Moreover, the MiniTrack LX3 does it all without electricity - it´s purely mechanical. The predecessor was already top-notch, but certain parts of the MiniTrack LX3 have been improved yet again, with a 60% increase in precision. So, look forward to wonderful pictures that will astound everyone. See for yourself and create gorgeous portraits in the blink of an eye.
More information about the Mini Track LX3:
The mount can be used anywhere in the northern hemisphere. Never charge, the tracking is purely mechanical. As a base you can use a good photo tripod or also an astro tripod with mini polar wedge. Simply sight the Pole Star through the polar finder scope tube and you have the MiniTrack correctly set up (in the north). The polar finder is included in the scope of delivery. Wind up the mount and enjoy 60 minutes of tracking. Completely without electronics, a precise clockwork ensures accurate tracking, even at sub-zero temperatures. A strong spring system supports the tracking of heavier cameras up to 3 kg. This guarantees reliable tracking, regardless of whether the camera weighs just a few hundred grams or almost 2 kilograms. The MiniTrack fits on any good photo tripod via the 1/4" photo thread. Simply place the mount on the photo tripod and align the mount with the polar star using the tilt head. Mount your camera using an optional ball head. The mount offers a 1/4" and a 3/8" thread for this purpose.The specific advantages of the MiniTrack LX3:
More load capacity: now the MiniTrack LX3 can support higher weights like cameras and equipment of up to 3 kg A big Teflon bush ensures softer and more fluent motion Even more customized: its stronger suspension system cushions or accelerates motions CNC body: the casing is now even better, more beautiful and, above all, more stable Optical polar scope for an exact adjustment to the celestial pole and impeccably precise tracked star picsHow nice it is to work with the MiniTrack - Video
Video Mini Track LX2 Mount on YouTubeAdditional information by the manufacturer:
Better astrophotos when travelling and at homeDon´t just bring holiday photos back home from your trip with you, take home stunning astronomy photos too. And it´s a lot easier than you may think. All you need is a tripod, the MiniTrack mount, a ball-head and your camera. Reduced to the essentials it still does the job - producing good astronomy photos that anyone can take. And it does exactly that ...
60 minutes of mechanical trackingThe MiniTrack has a clockwork heart, electronics have no place. A precision movement accurately tracks your camera. Wind-up the MiniTrack like an analogue clock, and it will start tracking immediately. This mount will never flag, even in freezing conditions. Your new mount can even take a telephoto lens. It is no coincidence that this expert in wide-field photography has won the hearts of amateur astronomers.
Like a counterweight: the advanced suspension systemThe MiniTrack LX3 does not have a counterweight but features a suspension system instead that works like one. This makes the MiniTrack extremely compact and fit for travel. Now, as a new feature, an improved suspension system will support your camera, even under one-sided strain, and will cushion or accelerate the tracking system. This results in increased adaptability and tracking stars will become more accurate.
Tip: Optimum tracking speed is achieved when the clockwork ticks 130-135 times per minute. The spring has to be tensioned in accordance with the weight of your camera. Determining the ticks per minute with a "TapTempo-App BPM" for smartphones is recommended. These apps are used in the field of music and measure the tempo of a composition automatically. Make use of such an app and measure the speed of the MiniTrack.
Big Teflon bushThe entire construction of the MiniTrack has been improved. Its bigger Teflon bush ensures an especially smooth camera motion while tracking.
CNC casingThe new casing of the MiniTrack LX3 is more appealing to the eye and even more durable. This mount´s milled aluminum is considerably more resistant. So don´t worry if your mount has to endure adverse conditions. The quality of the MiniTrack LX3 holds up - even after several years.
More load capacity - equal portabilityDo you need more? The MiniTrack will now support camera rigs of up to 3 kg, but the mount remains nearly as small, lightweight and portable as before. The only difference is you can use cameras with bigger or longer objective lenses and of course you can still expect the mount´s superb stability.
Fits onto any photo tripodThe MiniTrack has two connectors - one for the tripod and another for your camera or ball-head. Simply attach the mount to your tripod as usual using the 1/4" screw and align the MiniTrack as you like. On the other side you mount a ball head with a 3/8" thread.
Invented and developed by Cristian FattinnanziThe MiniTrack mount was developed by Cristian Fattinnanzi from Italy. Omegon has taken over the distribution to make it accessible to a wider circle of photographers and nature lovers.
With this fully mechanical mini mount you can take astrophotos in the twinkling of an eye. No power. No recharging. No batteries. Simply photograph. Anytime, anywhere.
Manual
There is an instruction manual as PDF:
LX3_Instruction_Manual_REV_A.pdf