{"product_id":"balancing-counterweight-kit-2-0-astronomy-ball-head-gimbal-counterweight-base-and-rod-for-star-tracker-equatorial-mount","title":"Balancing Counterweight Kit 2.0 Astronomy Ball Head Gimbal + Counterweight Base and Rod for Star Tracker\/Equatorial Mount","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow to Set Up:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cu\u003eAttach the Gimbal:\u003c\/u\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- Secure the gimbal directly to the rotating plate.\u003cbr\u003e- Note: The gimbal must be installed directly on the star tracker. It cannot be placed on top of the V-mount to function as a counterweight system.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAssemble the Counterweight Rod:\u003c\/u\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- Connect the two counterweight arm segments together.\u003cbr\u003e- Screw the assembled long arm into the threading hole on the gimbal.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cu\u003eAttach the Counterweight Base:\u003c\/u\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- Screw the counterweight base onto the arm.\u003cbr\u003e- Attach a beverage bottle with a diameter of around 54 mm to serve as the counterweight.\u003cbr\u003e- Make sure every part is tightened securely.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cu\u003eMount Your Lens:\u003c\/u\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- Attach your lens to the gimbal.\u003cbr\u003e- The basic kit setup is now complete.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAdvantages:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- With proper polar alignment, it helps reduce micro vibrations, delivering more consistent, round stars at longer exposures.\u003cbr\u003e- It is designed to make your night sky photography smoother, more stable, and more versatile.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis counterweight kit is best for:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- Telephoto lenses (100mm+)\u003cbr\u003e- Heavier setups without tripod collars\u003cbr\u003e- Astrophotographers pushing exposure limits\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eUnlike a simple weight add-on, this kit balances your setup:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- The counterweight arm is positioned directly opposite the camera - always at 180° - which distributes weight evenly.\u003cbr\u003e- When shooting high elevation angles, heavier lenses (especially above 2 kg or when using a tripod collar) can create excess torque, causing tracking inaccuracies.\u003cbr\u003e- Adding this balance kit reduces torque, keeps motion smooth, and improves your tracking accuracy for longer exposures.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePackage Included:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- 1 x Gimbal\u003cbr\u003e- 1 x Counterweight Base\u003cbr\u003e- 2 x Counterweight Rods\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SiFo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41029011013681,"sku":"101765","price":95.79,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0578\/4790\/6353\/files\/1778291433-1.jpg?v=1780377920","url":"https:\/\/www.thanksbuyer.com\/ko\/products\/balancing-counterweight-kit-2-0-astronomy-ball-head-gimbal-counterweight-base-and-rod-for-star-tracker-equatorial-mount","provider":"Thanksbuyer Online,SDR Radio, Testers and Measurement devices, Astronomy products,  Audio Amplifer and Decoders","version":"1.0","type":"link"}