vixen Perfect for accurate polar alignment of the POLARIE U.
This sturdy panhead is designed to mount the POLARIE U onto a standard camera tripod. For precise polar alignment—especially when using the PF-LII polar alignment scope—you need to fine-tune the position of the POLARIE U. The Polar Fine Adjustment Unit DX makes this easy by allowing small, controlled movements in both vertical (up/down) and horizontal (side-to-side) directions.
Quick-release clamp is provided on the head of the unit.
The quick-release clamp is on the top of the polar fine adjustment unit DX. It is designed to securely hold a quick release angle plate or attachment plate of the thin standard type. Attaching or removing the plate is convenient as you simply turn a single handle.
An optional dovetail-plate mounting block is available for a versatile use.
As the two M8 thread holes placed at an interval of 35mm is provided on the head, the quick-release clamp can be exchanged for the dovetail-plate mounting block sold separately. It allows for mounting a Vixen optical tube such as an FL55SS.
Attachable to a variety of tripods from a 1/4" or 3/8" camera tripod to a tripod for telescopes.
The Polar Fine Adjustment Unit DX comes with a detachable tripod adapter plate on its bottom. This adapter is compatible with both 1/4" and 3/8" screw threads, making it easy to attach to most standard camera tripods. Additionally, you can swap the included adapter with another type (also supplied) to mount the unit onto Vixen tripod heads designed for astronomical telescopes.
Wide adjustable ranges: Altitude angles from -30 degrees to 90 degrees, 360 degrees in azimuth
The mounted camera can be tilted freely from 0 degrees (horizontal) to 90 degrees (vertical) by loosening the altitude clamp lever. For precise positioning, fine adjustments of up to ±7.5 degrees are available. The panhead can also tilt beyond 90 degrees in the opposite direction, allowing the camera to point slightly downward if needed.
Altitude fine adjustment or azimuth fine adjustment is easy with a pair of fine adjustment screws.
Unfastening one side of the adjustment screw will allow fastening the screw on the other side to adjust the direction finely. The adjustment screws can be tightened using an Allen wrench to hold the POLARIE U and a camera tightly.
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Altitude (Vertical) Adjustment Range | From 0° to 90° (between -35° and +90°, total range: 110°), ±7.5° fine adjustments |
| Azimuth (Horizontal) Adjustment Range | 0° to 360°, ±7.5° fine adjustments |
| Altitude Fine Adjustment Screws | Twin tangent screws, approx. 2° per rotation |
| Azimuth Fine Adjustment Screws | Twin tangent screws, approx. 2° per rotation |
| Loading Weight Capacity | Approx. 8 kg / 17.62 lbs. |
| Compatible Devices | POLARIE U, POLARIE Star Tracker, AP Star Tracker |
| Tripod Compatibility | Camera tripods with 1/4" or 3/8" screws, APP-TL130, ASG-CB90, SXG-HAL130, SXG-P85DX, SXG Half Pillar |
| Dimensions | 59 mm × 126 mm × 59 mm |
| Weight | 795 g / 1.75 lbs. |
Configuration
- Polar Fine Adjustment Unit DX
Accessories
- Quick Release Angle Plate
- Tripod adapter plate for Vixen astronomical tripods
- 5mm Allen wrench
- 3mm Allen wrench
- 2.5mm Allen wrench
- Tool for convertion adapter 1/4" - 3/8" screw
