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I recently got the Move Shoot Move Nomad Star Tracker, and as my first-ever tracker, I couldn't be more impressed. It has completely changed the way I approach Milky Way photography.
The polar alignment process was incredibly easy, especially for a beginner like me. The laser is a game-changer and makes getting aligned in the dark a real pleasure. I was able to achieve accurate alignment with no hassle at all.
The results speak for themselves. I was able to capture 4-minute exposures with almost no star trails, which is something I never thought I'd be able to do. This tracker has unlocked a whole new level of detail in my astrophotography and has made a noticeable difference in my images.
If you're new to star trackers or looking for a portable and easy-to-use option, I highly recommend the Move Shoot Move Nomad. It's a fantastic piece of gear that delivers on its promises.

Ein schöner kleiner Tracker, den man leicht im Rucksack unterbringen kann. Er ist schnell aufgebaut und hat meine Milchstraßenfotos eindeutig verbessert. Ist mein erster Tracker darum habe ich keinen Vergleich aber ich bin echt begeistert.

The MSM Nomad is a game changer! No more lugging around a heavy star tracker, counter weights or power supply. I particularly like the built in battery and single on/off switch. I don’t need to wrestle with a phone app just to start or stop tracking (as I used to do with my old star tracker)… just slide the switch to the North or South position to start tracking. Excellent!

Love the Nomad’s weight capacity, balanced gear, weight, and precise laser hole, makes polar alignment effortless compared to my old MSM tracker.

Downside- is the function to do moving Timelapses like the old one
- also the button for starting it does not really convince me, it’s very cheap plastic that is not firm and nice to the touch.

This laser makes polar aligning so much easier! The green laser is much more visible then expected. All you do for aligning is point it at Polaris and it’s done in seconds. I’ve used this for wide-field Milky Way photos. If precision is needed you can easily remove it after it gets you in the zone and tweak it using the traditional thru the eyepiece method.

I recently purchased the Move Shoot Move Nomad tracker and I’m very happy with the results so far. Setup was straightforward, and it’s been a fantastic tool for capturing sharp, detailed night sky shots. The build quality feels solid, and it’s compact enough to carry easily for trips and hikes.

A special mention to Hanna from customer service – I dealt with her via email and she was always extremely helpful, quick to respond, and made the whole process smooth and hassle-free. It’s great to see a company that stands behind their product and looks after their customers so well.

Highly recommend the Nomad tracker for anyone getting into astrophotography.

Have been very impressed in the quality of move-shoot -move equipment. The materials a top notch and everything works as it should.

Its easy to use for wideangle objectivs. But a illuminator for the polarscope and a right angle viewer is needed.

I was surprised by the ease of use, handling, and assembly.
I'm very happy.

This review is for the MSM as a whole : Honestly it just works great, it's very simple if you take the time to understand how to use it correctly, on my first try I got amazing images. I would recommend getting the V or Z plate with an additional ball head for more comfort. The basic set up works fine but can feel limited because of how the camera gets in the way of the ball head and scope. Special thanks to Hanna from support team that helped me greatly

I am using the Polar Alignment pointer and its adaptor attached to the back of the Polar Scope of my iOptron SkyTracker Pro.

I get a good alignment on Polaris, and I think it’s easier to use than the Polar Scope.

Bought two of the longer levers for my Z mount. They give a lot more leverage and really lock the mount in place at any angle. Since they are longer the lever can't be rotated all the way around when the Z mount is collapsed on the tracker. You just have to pull it out and reposition to loosen or tighten it.

These nomads truly do allow you to take star tracking anywhere! 🌌

My first tests show that the Nomad star guider works very well. No trailing at 60 sec up to 250mm. The guider is very handsom and light. So it is my companion on future trips.

The MSM Nomad is definitely a great and very portable star tracker for shooting astro landscapes. The customer service at MSM is excellent. They are very quick to communicate with you and help with your order or product information.

Great nomad red screw plugs. Made of metal and high quality finish.
Bought these plugs are backups just in case I loose the original which came with the nomad. Great price and fast delivery.

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I never thot this little
Will be able to do long exposure for longer that 1 min but I was so wrong, I’m not an expert in trackers but this little guy is so easy to set up. I was able to figure out how to used correctly on my second try.
I’ll recommend it for starters and experience photographers due to the size, you can’t take it everywhere.

Easy to set up with the laser to polar align. My sky was limited due to trees and smoke from Canada wildfires. Tracker worked as advertised. Will try again on a clearer night.

The mask works great, and is pretty essential with wide angle lenses. I picked up the set with all the various step-up adapters, and tried it with various lenses.

I did occasionally forget to remove the mask for my first shot, but that is a user error, not a problem with the product.

Outstanding piece of kit, and the phone holder works really well. First attempt I have successfully shot a tracked pano, 3mins each frame with no star trailing. Light & super portable

If you’re using the Move Shoot Move (MSM) polar scope, this battery-operated reticle illuminator is a must-have accessory. I initially struggled with the default fluorescent-style illuminator—it was frustrating to use, and I was nearly ready to give up on it altogether. I even considered going back to my old Vixen Polarie scope with its built-in illuminator. But that setup is bulky and far more expensive (approx $300) than the MSM kit (even though the Polarie scope does fit into the MSM alignment adapter).

Before getting the dedicated MSM illuminator, I resorted to awkward workarounds—like shining a red headlamp into the tiny screw hole at the top of the polar scope. It worked, but just barely. Managing the red light intensity was a constant battle, often too bright and overpowering the stars, making alignment difficult.

By contrast, the MSM reticle illuminator is thoughtfully designed. It attaches easily and lets you dial in the perfect amount of red light—just enough to faintly illuminate the reticle without washing out the stars. That subtle control makes a huge difference in achieving an accurate polar alignment.

One tip: be sure to unscrew and turn off the illuminator once you’re finished aligning to avoid draining the battery. I have even used this Metal Illuminator as a light to check the settings on the camera.

For just $33, this is a fantastic upgrade that makes polar alignment with the MSM system much easier and more enjoyable. I highly recommend it.

It is a very great product, this is my second one .

Es increíble lo que puede conseguir este pequeño traker gracias a el he conseguido unas imágenes increíbles!

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