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Benro Polaris Timelapse 2-Axis Tripod Head

SKU: 1019835     MPN:

BR203

$1,984.00

$1,725.22 excl. GST

Tax Free Price: $1,725.22 (Save $258.78)
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This tripod head offers a seamless entry into panoramic photography with its compact, lightweight design. It provides precision with two-axis control for smooth time-lapse and panoramic shots, and can be upgraded for star tracking. Remote shooting is enabled via Wi-Fi, and its intuitive app allows easy customisation of settings. Durable and weather-resistant, it ensures reliable outdoor use, while its power-efficient system supports prolonged shooting sessions, making it ideal for capturing high-quality images and videos.

Features

The Polaris Timelapse 2-Axis Tripod Head is a simple, affordable way to get into panoramic photography.

It's got a lot of power packed into a small, lightweight device. With the Timelapse edition, Polaris uses two axes to achieve your needs while shooting time-lapse, panoramas, and ordinary photos. With the Astro edition, when you need to track stars or control the rotation in three directions, you can install an enhancement kit on the Polaris and turn it into a three-axis electronic tripod head. It also offers remote controlled tracking, a zero hassle polar alignment, built-in image storage and the ability to program sequences and panoramas with your DSLR.

Key Features

The Benro Polaris has a payload capacity of 7kg, which means it can handle pretty much any camera you throw at it. There is a quick release plate included for use with most DSLRs and one for spotting scopes.

This tripod head comes with a 3-axis control system that allows for more precise movement when taking long exposure shots. You can also use it to program sequences and panoramas on the fly through your smartphone or tablet using the free app.

The Benro Polaris also comes with Wi-Fi connectivity so you can start taking pictures right away without having to

Product Features in Detail

  • Polaris Astro Expansion Kit

Through its modular design, Polaris takes into account the needs of different scenarios while maintaining portability. With the Timelapse edition, Polaris uses two axes to achieve your needs while shooting time-lapse, panoramas, and ordinary photos. With the Astro edition, when you need to track stars or control the rotation in three directions, you can install an enhancement kit on the Polaris and turn it into a three-axis electronic tripod head. Rapid installation and uninstallation are realized through a quick-release board, making it convenient. Furthermore, additional expansion is planned for accessories around the quick release board.

Remote Shooting - From Anywhere

As the world¡¯s first electric tripod head with camera interface controller, Polaris enables remote precision - whether you¡¯re adjusting the composition of a photo - or programming the geared head and camera to capture a series of photographs to create a high resolution motion timelapse. The head also supports WiFi or Cellular connection - you can preview, review, and download files quickly and from anywhere.

Easily Capture the Best Moments

The intuitive app based pre-programming and electromotion system allows you to customize your own shooting schedule or routine. Simply frame the shot by adjusting your pitch and pan angles - then check and input your parameters like ISO, apeture, shutter and more.

After that - let Polaris take care of your pro-level shooting without the need to even snap the shutter. Moreover, Polaris is so smart that it analyzes your shots and automatically dials in exposure values and sharpens details in your creations, saves you from the time consuming hassle of image retouching like focus stacking and time-lapse, etc.

Smooth & Precise

More than just a remote head, Polaris contains high-precision brushless motors that allow you to have control over micro adjustments to framing both vertically and horizontally.

Even a novice can tune in the perfect composition by adjusting the head through the app or manually using the physical knobs. Make the fine details in your photos even finer and capture enrapturing videos without missing a degree of what you were trying to capture.

Also, the built in GPS & compass can easily determine celestial paths and adjust the camera angles for you to capture your perfect starry sky shot or hone in on a breathtaking timelapse of a stunning landscape during sunrise or sunset.

Strong, From Inside Out

Engineered to withstand the harsh elements outdoor shooting presents, Polaris is made with aluminum alloy that endures severe working environments. Having a bad weather day? With an IPX6 waterproof level, Polaris resists water and dust even when it comes as

a splash, light rain, or a heavy storm - your inspiration is no longer limited. Polaris¡¯s weather resistance makes every event you want to capture possible.

Moreover, driven by a high-efficiency power supply system with low consumption, Polaris ensures you an outdoor shooting experience that is both concise and reliable; The unique power-saving design further prolongs Polaris's battery life for ultra-long outdoor shooting.

Specifications

Weight
1.5kg
Dimension
148x149x93mm
Tripod Mount Interface
3/8" Screw Mount (1/4" Screw Mount Adapter Included)
Camera Mounting Interface
Quick Release Hub
Waterproof Rate
IPX6
Material
Aluminum Alloy, Stainless Steel, PC, NL

Electric Specs

Capacity
3.7v 10000mAH
Type
Li-ion
Charging Time
2.5H
Voltage
5V, 9V, 12V
Charging Port
USB 3.1 PD 3.0
Wi-Fi
802.11g/ac
Bluetooth
Bluetooth 5.1
Port
Type-C x 2

Hardware

Tilt Range
+90¡ã~-60¡ã
Pan Range
Limitless
Maxiumum Rotation Speed
20¡ã/s~60¡ã/s
Angle Accuracy
0.01¡ã
Load Capacity
70KGf*cm