Manufacturer: Omegon
Product number: LX3-DEL

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Omegon MiniTrack LX3 for well tracked astro images without electrical power
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.
With the polar finder scope you can polar align the MiniTrack very precisely. 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 the supplied 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 finder for an exact adjustment to the celestial pole and impeccably precise tracked star pics

How nice it is to work with the MiniTrack - Video
Video Mini Track LX2 Mount on YouTube

Additional manufacturer info:
Better astrophotos when travelling and at home
Don´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 tracking
The 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 system
The 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 bush
The entire construction of the MiniTrack has been improved. Its bigger Teflon bush ensures an especially smooth camera motion while tracking.

CNC casing
The 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 portability
Do 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.

Find the celestial pole more accurate
Find the celestial pole with precision, using the optical polar finder. The MiniTrack LX3 comprises a bracket and a polar finder just as in larger mounts. This makes it even easier to arrange the MiniTrack LX3 for recordings with point-like stars.

Fits onto any photo tripod
The 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 Fattinnanzi
The 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
Type:Photo mount
Power supply:None - works mechanically
Maximum payload:up to 3 kg
Scope:Northern hemisphere
Tracking in RA:Yes - mechanical
Pole finder:Optical polar finder scope
Weight:430 grams
Dimensions:21 x 7.8 x 3 cm
Mechanical photo mount MiniTrack LX3
Optical polar finder
Ball head



First shot with the Omegon LX3

The LX3 Omegon is optimal for a beginner in astrophotography. As attachment, I transmit the first picture of the Milky Way taken by my son.

The orientation of the LX3 with the Kochab Method is very fast and accurate enough when using short focal lengths.

Setup :
Canon EOS M6, with EF-M 15-45 mm
Exp 30 s, 15 mm, f/4, ISO 3200
August 24, 2019, UTC 22:47


Michel Willemin





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Written by Andreas Proth
on 2023-11-19

"Ich habe die Montierung für meine Sony RX100 gekauft, denn diese Pocket-Kleinbildkamera kann 30s belichten und und hat einen sehr lichtempfindlichen Sensor. Damit gelingen Fotos vom Sternenhimmel - bisher leider mit Strichspur. Das klappt jetzt tatsächlich - Sterne sind jetzt auch nach 30s Punkte. Warum eine Montierung mit Uhrwerk und nicht elektrisch? Ich nutze sie voraussichtlich nicht oft, so dass sich Akkus selbstentleeren und wenn ich Pech habe, Batterien auslaufen. Zur Montierung: Sie funktioniert auf anhieb wie in der Anleitung beschrieben. Der Polsucher reicht aus. Dass man sich bücken und verbiegen muss zum Einnorden ist klar. Danach nicht mehr das Stativ verstellen (oh je)! Die Montierung ist für meine Kamera reichlich stabil und läuft nach dem Start einfach und genau. Es ist egal, in welche Richtung ich die Kamera drehe. Es klappt immer, auch nach dem x-ten verstellen. Vorsicht: Zum Verstellen der Aufnahmerichtung muss an den Schrauben gedreht werden. Das geht auch gut, aber man darf das Stativ nicht veschieben... Zum Stativ: Ich habe ein wackeliges Billigstativ. Deshalb ist der Selbstauslöser für die Aufnahme Pflicht (hat dann aber gut geklappt). Zusammenfassung: 1. Die Montierung arbeitet wie versprochen. Mit der Anleitung muss man sich schon befassen und dann richtig einstellen. 2. Das System aus Stativ, Montierung und Kamera erfordert bei der Bedienung Konzentration, denn sonst ruft der Polsucher zur Neueinstellung!"

Written by Rudolf Dennstedt
on 2021-09-28

"Nach Funktionskontrolle alles für gut befunden, lediglich eine Beleuchtung für das Polsucherfernrohr wäre sehr hilfreich gewesen."