{"product_id":"zwo-am7-tc40-carbon-fibre-tripod-bundle","title":"ZWO AM7 Harmonic Mount + TC40 Carbon Fibre Tripod Bundle","description":"\u003c!-- HEADLINE FACT SHEET\nBest-in-class spec: 20 kg counterweight-free payload and 30 kg with counterweights\nMost surprising contrast: A 6.75 kg mount supports up to 20 kg without a counterweight\nBuyer fear: Buying a mount that cannot grow with a heavier, long-focal-length imaging rig\nAttention stat: Periodic error held within +\/-10 arcseconds, with an individual PE report\nAudience: Australian astrophotographers building heavier telescopes, long focal lengths and advanced imaging systems\nConversion goal: make the included mount and TC40 tripod clear, then support an informed add-to-cart decision\n--\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n\n.zwo-page {\n  --black: #000000;\n  --ink: #1D1D1F;        \/* Apple body text *\/\n  --paper: #F5F5F7;      \/* Apple off-white *\/\n  --white: #FFFFFF;\n  --mute: #86868B;       \/* secondary text *\/\n  --line: #D2D2D7;       \/* hairline divider *\/\n  --link: #0066CC;       \/* Apple link blue *\/\n  --accent: #E53935;  \/* the ONE per-brand variable. used VERY sparingly *\/\n  --radius: 22px;\n  --radius-lg: 28px;\n  font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, \"SF Pro Display\", \"SF Pro\", \"Helvetica Neue\", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;\n  font-weight: 400;\n  color: var(--ink);\n  background: var(--white);\n  line-height: 1.47;\n  letter-spacing: -0.003em;\n  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;\n  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;\n  \/* BOTH lines, in this order. `hidden` makes the wrapper a scroll container,\n     which silently detaches every descendant position:sticky from the viewport\n     (the \u0026#167;8 sticky compare header, \u0026#167;18 ribbon, \u0026#167;14 spotlight). `clip` blocks\n     overflow WITHOUT creating a scroll container, so sticky works. 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}\n\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zwo-page\"\u003e\n\u003cnav aria-label=\"Page sections\" class=\"zwo-ribbon\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"#zwo-included\"\u003eIn the bundle\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca href=\"#zwo-tripod\"\u003eTC40 tripod\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca href=\"#zwo-features\"\u003eHighlights\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca href=\"#zwo-specs\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/nav\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"zwo-overview\" class=\"zwo-section zwo-on-dark zwo-stage zwo-stage-accent\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"max-width: 1120px; margin: 0 auto; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zwo-eyebrow\"\u003eZWO AM7 + TC40 bundle\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"zwo-hero-h2 zwo-grad zwo-grad-glow\"\u003e20 kg without a counterweight. 30 kg when your imaging system grows.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"max-width: 820px; margin: 28px auto 0;\" class=\"zwo-lead\"\u003eThe ZWO AM7 harmonic mount and TC40 carbon-fibre tripod bring high-capacity tracking to heavier astrophotography systems without turning every dark-sky trip into a transport exercise. For anyone comparing an astrophotography mount in Australia, the bundle keeps the core mount and tripod choice together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; justify-content: center; gap: 18px; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-top: 28px;\"\u003e\n\u003ca class=\"zwo-link\" href=\"#zwo-included\"\u003eSee what is included \u003csvg stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-width=\"2.2\" stroke=\"currentColor\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"\u003e\u003cpolyline points=\"9 6 15 12 9 18\"\u003e\u003c\/polyline\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca class=\"zwo-link\" href=\"#zwo-specs\"\u003eView specifications \u003csvg stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-width=\"2.2\" stroke=\"currentColor\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"\u003e\u003cpolyline points=\"9 6 15 12 9 18\"\u003e\u003c\/polyline\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"zwo-section zwo-paper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zwo-stats zwo-reveal\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zwo-stat\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zwo-stat-num\"\u003e6.75 kg\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zwo-stat-lbl\"\u003emount weight\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zwo-stat\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zwo-stat-num\"\u003e20 kg\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zwo-stat-lbl\"\u003epayload without counterweight\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zwo-stat\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zwo-stat-num\"\u003e±10″\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zwo-stat-lbl\"\u003eperiodic error\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zwo-stat\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zwo-stat-num\"\u003e2.3 kg\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zwo-stat-lbl\"\u003eTC40 tripod weight\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"zwo-section zwo-pullquote\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zwo-reveal\"\u003e20 kg now. 30 kg with counterweights. \u003cspan class=\"zwo-mute\"\u003eThen a 2.3 kg carbon-fibre tripod to put it on the sky.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"zwo-included\" class=\"zwo-section zwo-on-dark zwo-anchor\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zwo-bento\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zwo-bento-card zwo-span-3 zwo-reveal\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zwo-eyebrow\"\u003eIncluded product 1\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"zwo-bento-h\"\u003e1 x ZWO AM7 harmonic mount.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zwo-body\"\u003eThis is the complete AM7 mount unit, not an adapter or accessory. It includes the ZWO hand controller, connection cables, quick guide, hex key and the individual periodic-error test report listed in the official manual.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zwo-bento-card zwo-span-3 zwo-reveal\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zwo-eyebrow\"\u003eIncluded product 2\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"zwo-bento-h\"\u003e1 x ZWO TC40 carbon-fibre tripod.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zwo-body\"\u003eThe matching TC40 provides the portable base for the mount. ZWO lists the tripod with its weight bag, three stainless-steel spikes and two hex wrenches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zwo-bento-card zwo-span-3 zwo-reveal\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zwo-eyebrow\"\u003eCleaner setup\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"zwo-bento-h\"\u003eUSB Type-C and 12 V routing at the saddle.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zwo-body\"\u003eIntegrated data and power connections help reduce hanging cables around the moving axes. That means less clutter to manage when a camera, focuser and ASIAIR are all part of the imaging train.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zwo-bento-card zwo-span-3 zwo-reveal\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zwo-eyebrow\"\u003eTwo observing styles\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"zwo-bento-h\"\u003eEquatorial tracking or Alt-Az simplicity.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zwo-body\"\u003eUse equatorial mode for accurate sky tracking and long-exposure imaging. Switch to Alt-Azimuth mode when the goal is a straightforward visual observing session.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"zwo-tripod\" class=\"zwo-section zwo-anchor\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zwo-split zwo-reveal\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zwo-split-text\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zwo-eyebrow\"\u003eTC40 carbon-fibre tripod\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"zwo-h2\"\u003e2.3 kg folded. \u003cspan class=\"zwo-mute\"\u003eUp to 800 mm when the sky calls.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zwo-body\"\u003eThe TC40 folds to 500 mm for transport and adjusts from 470 to 800 mm. Its two-section carbon-fibre legs use 40 mm upper tubes and 36 mm lower tubes, while the supplied weight bag lets you add ballast when conditions or equipment demand more planted stability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- zwo-tc40-tripod-extended.jpg -\u003e TC40 portability and height section --\u003e \u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"ZWO TC40 carbon-fibre tripod extended on a white background\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0609\/6673\/1845\/files\/zwo-am7-tc40-tripod-extended.webp?v=1784023800\" class=\"zwo-split-img\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"zwo-section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zwo-gallery\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zwo-gallery-item zwo-reveal\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- zwo-am7-mount-three-quarter.jpg -\u003e mount product overview --\u003e \u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"ZWO AM7 harmonic mount three-quarter view\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0609\/6673\/1845\/files\/zwo-am7-mount-three-quarter.webp?v=1784023799\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zwo-gallery-cap\"\u003eZWO AM7 mount, shown as supplied in the bundle.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zwo-gallery-item zwo-reveal\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- zwo-am7-mount-front-panel.jpg -\u003e mount connection and saddle detail --\u003e \u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"ZWO AM7 harmonic mount front and saddle detail\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0609\/6673\/1845\/files\/zwo-am7-mount-front-panel.webp?v=1784023800\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zwo-gallery-cap\"\u003eDual Losmandy and Vixen saddle with integrated cable-management connections.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zwo-gallery-item zwo-reveal\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- zwo-tc40-tripod-folded.jpg -\u003e TC40 transport size --\u003e \u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"ZWO TC40 carbon-fibre tripod folded for transport\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0609\/6673\/1845\/files\/zwo-am7-tc40-tripod-folded.webp?v=1784023800\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zwo-gallery-cap\"\u003eTC40 folded to a compact 500 mm length.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zwo-gallery-item zwo-reveal\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- zwo-tc40-mounting-plate.jpg -\u003e TC40 mount interface --\u003e \u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"ZWO TC40 tripod mounting plate close-up\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0609\/6673\/1845\/files\/zwo-am7-tc40-mounting-plate.webp?v=1784023800\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zwo-gallery-cap\"\u003eTC40 top plate and mounting interface.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"zwo-features\" class=\"zwo-section zwo-anchor\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zwo-highlights\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zwo-highlight-item zwo-reveal\"\u003e\n\u003csvg stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-width=\"2.4\" stroke=\"currentColor\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" class=\"zwo-tick\"\u003e\u003cpolyline points=\"20 6 9 17 4 12\"\u003e\u003c\/polyline\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zwo-body\"\u003e20 kg payload without counterweights, or 30 kg with counterweights.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zwo-highlight-item zwo-reveal\"\u003e\n\u003csvg stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-width=\"2.4\" stroke=\"currentColor\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" class=\"zwo-tick\"\u003e\u003cpolyline points=\"20 6 9 17 4 12\"\u003e\u003c\/polyline\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zwo-body\"\u003eIndividual 360-degree periodic-error report supplied with the mount.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zwo-highlight-item zwo-reveal\"\u003e\n\u003csvg stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-width=\"2.4\" stroke=\"currentColor\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" class=\"zwo-tick\"\u003e\u003cpolyline points=\"20 6 9 17 4 12\"\u003e\u003c\/polyline\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zwo-body\"\u003eComputerised telescope mount control through ASIAIR, ASCOM, INDI, USB, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zwo-highlight-item zwo-reveal\"\u003e\n\u003csvg stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-width=\"2.4\" stroke=\"currentColor\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" class=\"zwo-tick\"\u003e\u003cpolyline points=\"20 6 9 17 4 12\"\u003e\u003c\/polyline\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zwo-body\"\u003eR.A.-axis power-off brake and mechanical zero position.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zwo-highlight-item zwo-reveal\"\u003e\n\u003csvg stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-width=\"2.4\" stroke=\"currentColor\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" class=\"zwo-tick\"\u003e\u003cpolyline points=\"20 6 9 17 4 12\"\u003e\u003c\/polyline\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zwo-body\"\u003e0-90 degree altitude range for use across Australian latitudes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zwo-highlight-item zwo-reveal\"\u003e\n\u003csvg stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-width=\"2.4\" stroke=\"currentColor\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" class=\"zwo-tick\"\u003e\u003cpolyline points=\"20 6 9 17 4 12\"\u003e\u003c\/polyline\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zwo-body\"\u003eTC40 includes a weight bag, three steel spikes and setup tools.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"zwo-specs\" class=\"zwo-section zwo-paper zwo-anchor\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zwo-specs\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zwo-eyebrow\"\u003eComplete bundle specifications\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin: 8px 0 36px;\" class=\"zwo-h2\"\u003e20 kg counterweight-free. \u003cspan class=\"zwo-mute\"\u003eEvery key number in one place.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zwo-specs-cat\"\u003eMount\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zwo-specs-row zwo-reveal\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zwo-specs-label\"\u003eMount type\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zwo-specs-value\"\u003eStrain wave gear mount\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zwo-specs-row zwo-reveal\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zwo-specs-label\"\u003eOperating modes\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zwo-specs-value\"\u003eEquatorial \/ Alt-Azimuth\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zwo-specs-row zwo-reveal\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zwo-specs-label\"\u003eDrive\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zwo-specs-value\"\u003eStrain wave gear + synchronous belt, 300:1 total reduction\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zwo-specs-row zwo-reveal\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zwo-specs-label\"\u003ePeriodic error\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zwo-specs-value\"\u003eLess than ±10″ over a 288-second PE period\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zwo-specs-row zwo-reveal\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zwo-specs-label\"\u003ePayload without counterweight\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zwo-specs-value\"\u003e20 kg\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zwo-specs-row zwo-reveal\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zwo-specs-label\"\u003ePayload with counterweight\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zwo-specs-value\"\u003e30 kg\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zwo-specs-row zwo-reveal\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zwo-specs-label\"\u003eMount weight\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zwo-specs-value\"\u003e6.75 kg\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zwo-specs-row zwo-reveal\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zwo-specs-label\"\u003eAltitude adjustment\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zwo-specs-value\"\u003e0°-90°\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zwo-specs-row zwo-reveal\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zwo-specs-label\"\u003eAzimuth adjustment\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zwo-specs-value\"\u003e±7.5°\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zwo-specs-row zwo-reveal\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zwo-specs-label\"\u003eDovetail saddle\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zwo-specs-value\"\u003eLosmandy and Vixen\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zwo-specs-row zwo-reveal\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zwo-specs-label\"\u003eCounterweight-bar thread\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zwo-specs-value\"\u003eM16 x 2 coarse thread\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zwo-specs-row zwo-reveal\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zwo-specs-label\"\u003eEncoder resolution\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zwo-specs-value\"\u003e0.17″\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zwo-specs-row zwo-reveal\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zwo-specs-label\"\u003eMaximum slew speed\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zwo-specs-value\"\u003e6°\/s\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zwo-specs-row zwo-reveal\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zwo-specs-label\"\u003ePower input\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zwo-specs-value\"\u003e12 V DC, centre positive, at least 5 A\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zwo-specs-row zwo-reveal\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zwo-specs-label\"\u003ePower consumption\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zwo-specs-value\"\u003e0.75\/0.68 A standby \/ 0.95 A tracking \/ 2.1 A GoTo\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zwo-specs-row zwo-reveal\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zwo-specs-label\"\u003eAutoguide port\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zwo-specs-value\"\u003eST4\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zwo-specs-row zwo-reveal\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zwo-specs-label\"\u003eCommunication\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zwo-specs-value\"\u003eUSB \/ Wi-Fi \/ Bluetooth\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zwo-specs-row zwo-reveal\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zwo-specs-label\"\u003eMechanical zero position\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zwo-specs-value\"\u003eSupported\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zwo-specs-row zwo-reveal\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zwo-specs-label\"\u003eOperating temperature\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zwo-specs-value\"\u003e-20°C to 40°C\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zwo-specs-row zwo-reveal\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zwo-specs-label\"\u003ePower-off brake\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zwo-specs-value\"\u003eR.A. axis\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zwo-specs-row zwo-reveal\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zwo-specs-label\"\u003eCable management\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zwo-specs-value\"\u003eIntegrated DC output and USB Type-C at the saddle\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zwo-specs-cat\"\u003eTC40 tripod\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zwo-specs-row zwo-reveal\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zwo-specs-label\"\u003eConstruction\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zwo-specs-value\"\u003eCarbon-fibre legs\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zwo-specs-row zwo-reveal\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zwo-specs-label\"\u003eTripod weight\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zwo-specs-value\"\u003e2.3 kg\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zwo-specs-row zwo-reveal\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zwo-specs-label\"\u003eRated tripod load capacity\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zwo-specs-value\"\u003e50 kg\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zwo-specs-row zwo-reveal\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zwo-specs-label\"\u003eAdjustable height\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zwo-specs-value\"\u003e470-800 mm\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zwo-specs-row zwo-reveal\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zwo-specs-label\"\u003eFolded length\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zwo-specs-value\"\u003e500 mm\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zwo-specs-row zwo-reveal\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zwo-specs-label\"\u003eFolded size\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zwo-specs-value\"\u003e500 x 124 x 85 mm\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zwo-specs-row zwo-reveal\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zwo-specs-label\"\u003eLeg sections\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zwo-specs-value\"\u003e2\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zwo-specs-row zwo-reveal\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zwo-specs-label\"\u003eLeg tube diameter\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zwo-specs-value\"\u003e40 mm upper \/ 36 mm lower\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"zwo-section zwo-paper zwo-closing\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"zwo-h2\"\u003eUnder Australian skies. \u003cspan class=\"zwo-mute\"\u003eBacked by Bintel.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zwo-perks zwo-reveal\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zwo-perk\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zwo-perk-t\"\u003eAustralian warranty\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zwo-perk-s\"\u003eFull local cover\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zwo-perk\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zwo-perk-t\"\u003eShips from Sydney\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zwo-perk-s\"\u003eFrom local stock\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zwo-perk\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zwo-perk-t\"\u003eExpert advice\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zwo-perk-s\"\u003eFrom working astronomers\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zwo-perk\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zwo-perk-t\"\u003e40+ years\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zwo-perk-s\"\u003eIn Australian 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