Omegon MiniTrack LX Quattro NS

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Omegon Mount MiniTrack LX4 Quattro NS

The Omegon MiniTrack LX Quattro is a compact mechanical tracker that can be used with heavy cameras and lenses weighing up to 4 kilograms. 

This new, updated version has been redesigned from scratch, so it is better than ever! 

Highlights

• Successfully and effortlessly capturing the night sky
• No need to recharge: functions using a mechanical system, independent of battery and power cables
• Wind up the mechanism and get going immediately
• Perfect for wide shots of the starry sky and telephoto lenses
• It fits easily in a backpack, so is ideal for travelling

Benefits of a MiniTrack LX Quattro

• The new MiniTrack is stronger, so it can carry heavy cameras, up to 4 kg
• A needle roller bearing ensures smooth running - for better-tracked images
• Newly developed spring system: the stronger spring system replaces a counterweight and reliably guides cameras even with heavy one-sided loads
• CNC machined aluminium body
• Optical polar finder for exact alignment to the celestial pole
• Simple conversion for astrophotography in the southern hemisphere
• Easy to assemble with built-in Vixen GP-style plate - no additional rail needed

Better astronomy photos when travelling or at home

Now you can bring home not only holiday snaps but also impressive astronomy photos from your travels. It's easier than you might think. All you need is a tripod, the MiniTrack, a ball head and your camera. Reduced to the essentials, it has just one mission: good astrophotography that everyone can manage. Here's how it's done...

60 minutes of mechanical tracking

The MiniTrack has a mechanical heart - there's no place for electronics here. The accurate clockwork precisely guides your camera. Wind up the MiniTrack like an analogue clock, and the tracking is activated. This mount never fails, even at sub-zero temperatures. Your new mount keeps a cool head, even with telephoto lenses. It is not without reason that this wide-field photography expert has conquered the hearts of amateur astronomers.

The smallest counterweight in the world?

The MiniTrack LX Quattro has an entirely new spring system. It's not a counterweight, but it works like one. It ensures that the LX Quattro remains as compact and travel-ready as ever. It is simply better and stronger. The spring drives the axle directly and guides your camera like a strong, precise arm.

Tip: an ideal tracking speed is reached when the mechanism ticks at 130-135 times per minute. You may need to adjust the spring tension, depending on the weight of your camera. We recommend measuring the ticks per minute with a TapTempo BPM smartphone app. The apps are created for the music industry to automatically measure a song's tempo, but they can also measure the MiniTrack's speed.

Needle roller bearings

The MiniTrack's integrated needle roller bearing performs the same role as power-steering in a car. They enable the MiniTrack to track stars smoothly and precisely, even when carrying heavier loads.

Looks great, inside and out: The CNC housing is made entirely of aluminium.

A real eye-catcher: The body of the MiniTrack LX Quattro now consists of a single piece of aluminium. No corners have been cut here, which makes this model even more stable. Whatever you demand from your MiniTrack, it will accompany you up mountains or on your travels and will succeed in every astronomy adventure with a smile.

High 4 kg load-bearing capacity

The MiniTrack has become fitter and can carry cameras weighing up to 4 kg. At the same time, our developers have kept the old and proven form. So the MiniTrack Quattro still fits in any bag. Have you always wanted to use a large and fast lens? This is now possible.

Find the celestial pole more precisely

Use the optical polar finder to find the celestial pole. The MiniTrack has a holder and a polar finder, as seen on large mounts. This makes aligning the MiniTrack for images with point-shaped stars even easier.

Fits on every photographic tripod

The MiniTrack has two connectors: for the tripod and your camera or a ball head. Attach the mount to your photographic tripod using a 1/4" thread, and align the MiniTrack as required. On the other side, attach a ball head using a 3/8" thread.

GP plate for mounting

Simply attach the MiniTrack to a polar wedge. You don't need a prism rail. A GP Vixen-style plate has been incorporated into the body. Here everything is fully integrated, and you no longer need to waste time on screws or spanners.

And if you want to mount the MiniTrack onto a tilt head? There is an integrated 1/4" and 3/8" thread for this purpose.

Invented by Cristian Fattinnanzi, further developed by Omegon

Christian Fattinnanzi developed the MiniTrack. Together with the inventor, Omegon has further developed the MiniTrack and realised it technically. It is now a perennial favourite used by thousands of astrophotographers worldwide. To ensure consistently high quality, we manufacture the MiniTrack exclusively in Portugal, where it is assembled and tested by our specialists.

This fully mechanical mini-mount lets you take astronomy photos quickly and easily. No power required, so no charging and no batteries. Just make photographs. Anytime, anywhere.

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What's in the box

• MiniTrack LX Quattro
• Optical polar finder
• Polar finder holder
• Insert for the southern hemisphere

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