Camera Tracking Mounts

The Revolution of Mobile Astrophotography: Star Trackers A Camera Tracking Mount, often referred to as a Star Tracker, is the missing puzzle piece for any landscape photographer who dreams of deep, noise-free shots of the Milky Way. Where a standard tripod limits you to short shutter speeds of a few seconds to avoid ‘star trails,’ a tracker allows you to keep the camera exposed for minutes at a time. By precisely compensating for Earth's rotation, stars remain perfect pinholes, allowing your sensor to collect the faint details of nebulae and star dust that previously remained invisible.

At Telescoop.nl, we see this category bridging the gap between traditional photography and the complex world of astronomy. The modern trackers in our range, such as the iconic Sky-Watcher Star Adventurer 2i and the compact Star Adventurer Mini (SAM), are designed with one goal in mind: maximum performance in a package that fits in your carry-on luggage. Whether you're on a remote mountain peak in the Alps or on a beach in Chile, these lightweight mounts run on batteries or a power bank, making you completely independent of the power grid.

From Simple Tracking to Full GoTo Within the world of camera tracking mounts on Telescoop.nl, we distinguish between functionality and precision:

  • Single-Axis Trackers: Classic Star Trackers follow the stars on one axis (Straight Climb). They are ideal for wide-field shooting with lenses from 14mm to about 200mm. The Sky-Watcher Star Adventurer 2i WiFi is the most chosen model here, thanks to its built-in WiFi controls and ability to directly control your camera for ‘dithering’ and timelapse shooting.

  • GoTo Camera Mounts: The Sky-Watcher Star Adventurer GTi is in a class of its own. This is basically a full equatorial mount in tracker format. Thanks to its GoTo functionality, this mount automatically locates objects for you via your smartphone. This allows you to use small, lightweight telescopes or heavy telephoto lenses to photograph deep into the cosmos with the precision of a stationary mount.

  • Budget-friendly Entry: For those who want a taste of the hobby without immediately paying the top price, the Bresser StarTracker PM-100 a solid mechanical base. It's a robust system that shows you don't have to spend a fortune to start tracking the night sky.

Accessories for the Perfect Alignment To get the most out of your camera tracker, a good Pole finder essential. Because the focal length of camera lenses is getting longer, polar adjustment listens more closely. In our shop you will find specific accessories such as the Equatorial Wedges, which allows you to accurately align the mount to the Pole Star.

The synergy between a good camera, a fast lens and a reliable tracker from Telescoop.nl ensures that astrophotography is no longer limited to the backyard. Whether you're making a timelapse of the setting sun or planning a 4-hour integration of the Andromeda Nebula; our camera tracking mounts offer the stability and accuracy needed to capture the grandeur of the universe on your own memory card.