MSM Travel Star Tracker & Motion Time-lapse Mount -MSM Rotator
No Star Trails & Noise?
Tired of the trails and Noise?
Want to exposure more than 60 seconds?
Emm.. Star Tracker is what you are looking for, with it, the star will be relatively still with your camera!
Then theoretically, you can do a long exposure at ease.
Pocket Size
Pocket Size
Like all astrophotographers, we painfully know how laborious it is to move equipment around different locations in order to find the best perspective.
Small in size and weight – these were the essential starting-points of our design. These facilitate easy repositioning and recomposition.
At the same time, by incorporating a low center of gravity, the Rotator has a big stability advantage for shooting landscapes.
Travel-Friendly
We built MSM Rotator around the photographer's work flow. How? We are photographers!
Make it more Travel-Friendly! New Button Version:
15% Smaller than the Knob one.
Support All Camera & Phones Easily
It's as simple as install ball head to your tripod, Just pointing the star pointer's beam to the Polaris, and then you are ready to shoot.
As a Star Tracker, it can support all cameras.
US & THEM
Compared with 2 other traditional star trackers out there, and you'll see MSM just takes up a little portion space as them.
Work As Time-lapse Mount
It can ALSO be used as professional time-lapse Mount.
It workes in Shoot Move Shoot Manner under timelapse mode - Rotation of the Rotator occurs only after every shot, thus eliminating shake during photographic exposure and the consequent problem of image blurring.
Timelapse Mode supports: Canon, Nikon, Sony cameras.
Self-Locking Gear
The Rotator employs an innovative worm gear system that locks into place after every movement, requiring no power to remain in place!
This results in:
- Avoidance of gear and motor shake that might otherwise affect image clarity during photo exposure.
- A super-extended battery life. Expect up to 3000 shots between charges.
Thus you can say good-bye to power banks, external batteries and power cables!
Just One Cable for Time-lapse
This cable is used for the time-lapse purpose. For star tracker, this cable is not needed.
In Timelapse Mode:
Connecting the camera’s flash ‘hot shoe’ port with the Rotator, Then the Rotator will work as Slave of your camera.
$199.00
What has updated in the new button version?
Replace the Knob by Button to solve the defectives caused by knob design.
Less space than the Knob.
Added 1/2 star tracking mode, then you can take the Milkyway in one shot.
Remove the less used panorama mode.
If you prefer the old Knob version, please click here to buy the Knob Version
How to Choose the Ideal Gear for Your Astro-Landscape Photography?
Regarding the star pointer:
If you are a new player, we recommend choosing the star pointer as a start. It's easier to do the polar alignment for new players. (Star Pointer's output is <1mw, please check above label)
If you mainly play with a wide-angle lens, then the star pointer is enough and the most convenient for you.
So,
If you are new and have a low budget, you can just buy the Basic kit B to start.
If you want one ready to shoot Astro kit, then you can buy the Pro kit B.
If you are experienced, I suppose you've understood how much you can benefit from the Rotator's portability and it's straight forward design.
Do I need to buy the Polar Scope?
If you play with a long lens, then better add the Polar Scope to do a more accurate polar alignment.
If you are from Australia, then you should buy the Polar Scope due to it is prohibited in Australia to buy the laser pointer.
If you may travel to shoot in Australia or some locations that do not allow laser pointer, then better have one Polar Scope for them.
So,
If you live in Australia, then buy the Basic Kit A to start.
If you just want one ready to go Astro kit for your DSLR, then buy the Pro Kit A.
The Complete kit is set up support all the above scenes, ready to go and all locations.
How to do the polar alignment?
We have a tutorial in our user manual, also we have a tutorial for Southern Hemisphere
We are online every day to help, just shoot our Email/Messenger anytime.
Does this Tracker support my Camera?
As a star tracker, it can support all cameras.
Timelapse, Panorama mode can only work with: Nikon, Canon, Sony.
Satisfaction Guarantee
30 days full refund guarantee.
If you received a defective one, don’t worry, we will resend you a new one instantly. Up until now, the defective rate is within 1%.
If you do not want to buy it anymore within 30 days, return to us, and you will get a full refund, in this case, you just need to pay the returning shipping fee, it may cost $20 from your country to us.
1 Year quality guarantee
If it happens to malfunction, we will exchange a new one for you at our expense.
The mechanism for Time-lapse:
It works by adjusting the angle of rotation, not the speed of rotation, with seven options: Star Tracking Mode; Time-lapse mode of 0.05, 0.075, 0.1 and 0.125 degrees per picture. Therefore, you control the camera's rotating based upon the angle selected, and the interval set on your timer (you need a separate timer/intervalometer, which is inexpensive). The longer the interval you set, the slower of the rotation. Once you are done taking a picture (which the rotator ‘knows’ through the hot-shoe cable), the rotator will turn the defined angle, which means that the camera is not turning while the picture is being taken.
Key Features:
Weightless (450g), Compact (1.7" x 3.15" x 3.9")
Thanks to its small weight and dimension, it presents your already heavy bag more space and weight.
One Cable Fits All Your Cameras
Do not need different cables for your cameras. Check Quick Setup
Ultra Long Battery Life
Supports to take 3000 shots. This meets most of the daily usage.
Passive Motorized Design
No confliction with your camera's built-in App, compatible with most cameras that has a hot shoe port. Check Why Passive Design
Innovative Worm Gear System
Our worm-gear self-lock mechanism presents two key benefits: Top-Level Move Shoot Move performance and Super Long Battery Life. Check Worm Gear System, Check Move Shoot Move
SPECIFICATIONS
Size: 1.7" x 3.15" x 3.9" (4.3cm x 8cm x 9.9cm)
Weight: 1.01 lbs (450g)
Max Load: 3 Kg
Step Options: Star Tracking Mode (360° in 24hrs) | 0.05°/step, 0.075°/step, 0.1°/step, 0.125°/step
Input: DC5.0V 1.0A Max
Battery Life: >= 24 hrs for star tracking / 3000 shots for time-lapse
Warranty: One Year
PACKING LIST
SiFo Rotator x1
Charging Cable x1
Hot-shoe Cable x1
1/4 to 3/8 Adapter x1
