The MSM Wedge is designed for precise polar alignment. It features four knobs and one handle, for multi-directional adjustments, allowing you to set your tracker or camera at various angles. The MSM Wedge features an ARCA Swiss dovetail clamp allowing a range of Quick-Release-Plates and small dovetails to attached. The MSM Wedge is supplied with a Quick-Release Plate with a standard camera 1/4″-20 threaded screw.

Move Shoot Move Wedge

The wedge can securely mount the Nomad Star Tracker without more tools. Made entirely of black CNC-milled aluminum alloy, it ensures maximum stability and durability.

NOMAD with wedge and ball head

GENERAL TECHNICAL DATA

  • Color: Black
  • Material: CNC-Milled Aluminum Alloy
  • Adjustment: 0°-60°
  • Compatibility: Any Rig with ARCA Swiss on the Bottom

DIMENSIONS & WEIGHTS

  • Total length: 10.8 cm
  • Total width: 8.2 cm
  • Total height: 9.8 cm
  • Net weight: 1.16 pounds (0.53 kg)
  • Maximum load: 11 lbs (5 kg)
  • MSM Wedge
  • MSM Quick Release Plate

Setting up the Wedge

 

1. Mount the Wedge on the Tripod:

 – Ensure the wedge is tightly mounted to the tripod for stability.

2. Attach the Quick-Release Plate:

– Screw the Quick-Release Plate into the bottom of your rig (e.g., camera, MSM Star Tracker, or others.)
-Tip: Nomad Tracker has a built-in arca plate, so it can pass this step.

3. Secure the Rig:

 – Loosen the Quick-Release Adapter and slide in the Quick-Release Plate, then tighten it.
Move Shoot Move Wedge

4. Tilting:

– Loosen the handle (turn in the opposite direction of Knob B) to unlock altitude adjustment.
– Tilt the wedge by rotating Knob B, then lock it by turning the handle towards Knob B.
– Tip: Slight tilting is possible even when the handle is locked, the main purpose of this handle is to stabilize the whole wedge but not totally lock it.

5. Panning

 – Use Knob C and Knob D to adjust the azimuth.
– To pan the wedge left or right, turn both knobs towards you or outwards simultaneously.
–  Tip: Continue turning the knobs until one reaches its limit; this will allow further panning.
– To lock the wedge in place, turn both knobs at the same time towards the center.
– To unlock, turn both knobs simultaneously outwards.

By following these steps, you can ensure precise adjustments for optimal positioning of your tracker or camera. The combination of altitude and azimuth controls allows for highly accurate alignment, making your astrophotography setup both versatile and reliable.

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Move Shoot Move Wedge

SKU: MSM-WEDGE

Original price was: $169.00.Current price is: $149.00.

5 in stock  

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    Move Shoot Move Wedge

    SKU: MSM-WEDGE

    Original price was: $169.00.Current price is: $149.00.

    5 in stock  

    The MSM Wedge is designed for precise polar alignment. It features four knobs and one handle, for multi-directional adjustments, allowing you to set your tracker or camera at various angles. The MSM Wedge features an ARCA Swiss dovetail clamp allowing a range of Quick-Release-Plates and small dovetails to attached. The MSM Wedge is supplied with a Quick-Release Plate with a standard camera 1/4″-20 threaded screw.

    Move Shoot Move Wedge

    The wedge can securely mount the Nomad Star Tracker without more tools. Made entirely of black CNC-milled aluminum alloy, it ensures maximum stability and durability.

    NOMAD with wedge and ball head

    GENERAL TECHNICAL DATA

    • Color: Black
    • Material: CNC-Milled Aluminum Alloy
    • Adjustment: 0°-60°
    • Compatibility: Any Rig with ARCA Swiss on the Bottom

    DIMENSIONS & WEIGHTS

    • Total length: 10.8 cm
    • Total width: 8.2 cm
    • Total height: 9.8 cm
    • Net weight: 1.16 pounds (0.53 kg)
    • Maximum load: 11 lbs (5 kg)
    • MSM Wedge
    • MSM Quick Release Plate

    Setting up the Wedge

     

    1. Mount the Wedge on the Tripod:

     – Ensure the wedge is tightly mounted to the tripod for stability.

    2. Attach the Quick-Release Plate:

    – Screw the Quick-Release Plate into the bottom of your rig (e.g., camera, MSM Star Tracker, or others.)
    -Tip: Nomad Tracker has a built-in arca plate, so it can pass this step.

    3. Secure the Rig:

     – Loosen the Quick-Release Adapter and slide in the Quick-Release Plate, then tighten it.
    Move Shoot Move Wedge

    4. Tilting:

    – Loosen the handle (turn in the opposite direction of Knob B) to unlock altitude adjustment.
    – Tilt the wedge by rotating Knob B, then lock it by turning the handle towards Knob B.
    – Tip: Slight tilting is possible even when the handle is locked, the main purpose of this handle is to stabilize the whole wedge but not totally lock it.

    5. Panning

     – Use Knob C and Knob D to adjust the azimuth.
    – To pan the wedge left or right, turn both knobs towards you or outwards simultaneously.
    –  Tip: Continue turning the knobs until one reaches its limit; this will allow further panning.
    – To lock the wedge in place, turn both knobs at the same time towards the center.
    – To unlock, turn both knobs simultaneously outwards.

    By following these steps, you can ensure precise adjustments for optimal positioning of your tracker or camera. The combination of altitude and azimuth controls allows for highly accurate alignment, making your astrophotography setup both versatile and reliable.

    Reviews

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      Need Expert Advice?

      Visual Astronomy, Astrophotography, Microscopy and Macro Photography can be a little complicated sometimes as there are a lot of options. If you'd like to check something before you purchase just let us know and we'd be happy to help!

      Enquire now or call us (03) 9042 2293