73540 GP2 Photo Guider
The compact and lightweight GP2 Photo Guider is a sturdy tracking mount for guided camera astrophotography. Perfect for taking wide field images with your DSLR or SLR camera.
Comes complete with 1 RA Motor, 1 DD2 Hand Controller, 6x20 Polar Axis scope with illuminator, battery pack, 1.1kg counterweight, tripod and carry bag.
Auto-tracking capabilities without corrections
| 35mm Photographic Lens | Exposure times |
| 50mm | About 30 mins |
| 100mm | About 10 mins |
| 200mm | About 5 mins |
*Allowable exposure times shown above vary according to polar alignment accuracy and atmospheric conditions.
Note: Optional ball & socket panhead may be purchased separately (Opticron product code 40316).
Click to see photos taken using the GP Photo Guider
| Specifications | GP2 Photo Guider |
| R.A. slow motion axis | 144-tooth wheel gears whole circle movement |
| R.A. graduations | 10 minutes increments |
| R.A. slow motion | 2.5° per rotation |
| Polar axis scope | 6x20mm with illuminated reticle |
| Altitude adjustment | 0° to 62°, (2° increments) |
| Azimuth adjustment | Double-screw fine adjustment, about 1° per rotation |
| Motor Drive | With RA Motor and DD-2 Controller, Power supply DC7.5-12V (D-size alkaline batteries, 8 pieces - optional) |
| Maximum loading weight | 2.5kg (5.5lb) approx, excluding counterweight |
| Counterweight | 1.1kg (2.4lb) x1 |
| Tripod | Legs adjustable from 42cm to 70cm in length, 1.8kg (4lb) |
| Total weight | 6.0kg (13.2lb) |
