Makes polar alignment so much quicker and simpler. It's able to easily get you right in the area then you can just dial it in thru your own polar scope. The workflow with this is so easy and quick but works perfectly. Just be wary of planes and don't align leaving the laser on, I like to use it in like 2 second increments just in case of aircraft. In USA even if you accidentally "shine" an aircraft with a laser you'll be looking at Federal charges regardless of intent.
I thought the Laser Adapter would be really nice to have the laser to shoot through the scope but it turns out the laser and scope do fine together. It may be useful at some other time but not now.. The new phone holder looks great.
Quality equipment and great kit. Easy to setup and entering next level of astrophotography.
However so far I am amazed at the performance of this little wizard. I highly recommend this if anyone is looking for a simple, quick setup with great portability.
Very helpful, very prompt and generous
No I have not received the iPhone holder for the nomad yet, just ordered through Wilkes photography and MSM
Thanks for the responses
Robert Tatum
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The wedge makes polar alignment simple. We use them with smart scopes (Seestar S30 pro, Seestar S50, Dwarf 3 and Dwarf mini), and with the Nomad star tracker. Makes adjustments super easy to get perfect alignment. Well made but not too heavy or big. Can’t wait to take them to Tenerife this summer.
MSM Nomad Star Tracker My New Go-To
The MSM Nomad has quickly become my favourite star tracker for both personal shoots and 1-on-1 astrophotography workshops.
It’s incredibly lightweight and compact, yet surprisingly capable. Polar alignment takes just seconds using the laser pointer, and it handles windy conditions far better than expected while delivering consistently pin-sharp stars.
It’s the perfect tool for beginners and intermediate photographers, easy enough for workshop clients to use successfully on their first night, but powerful enough to produce excellent tracked Milky Way images/timelapse.
Highly recommended if you want a portable, reliable, and user-friendly star tracker without the bulk of traditional mounts.
Cherrie Photography
Really handy for precision polar alignment without having to kneel on the ground or wet grass. Makes the whole chore a lot easier and more comfortable.
I am new at Astro and can attest to the ease of setting the Nomad up and the improved results - no more blurry stars!
Simple Perfect !
Polar Align, setup the ballhead on top of the V-Mount and start enjoing the flexability.
Simpel Perfect.
This wedge performs just like high grade EQ mounts from Celestron. Makes for very precise polar alignment and stable for serious imaging over several hours.
As a newby to the Astro landscape photography world Levelling the camera mount or the wedge is no longer a problem. It really couldn’t be easier to use. An essential piece of kit.
I purchased this ball head as a replacement for another head that was not sturdy enough to handle the weight and leverage of a tracker.
The Heavy Duty head is far better at managing the weight and leverage, almost as if it were designed for it!
The head is well-priced and much cheaper than other alternatives. It is great value and works well.
Well done team!
I needed something more portable than other available rotators. With appropriate set-up I’ve been able to track effectively even at longer focal lengths and with longer exposures. That was a wonderful surprise as I sometimes shoot more than just Milky Way landscapes. Very happy with my purchase.
Every time I buy something it clouds over for days on end, even weeks sometimes 😂
I managed to catch a glimpse of the pole star and lined it up as best as I could, pointed my DSLR (I have a light weight Mirrorless one now ) to the west and did a 12 min exposure. And never turned the motor on! Did the same exposure and all went well, the horizon blurred as much as I expected, with means the stars behind the clouds will be perfect!
Superb build and highly recommended. Anticipating clear skies some time this year
Il Move Shoot Move è stata una vera sorpresa. Compatto, leggero e facilissimo da trasportare, è uno di quegli accessori che ti fanno venire voglia di uscire più spesso sotto le stelle. Per chi ama la fotografia notturna, la Via Lattea, i paesaggi stellati o le prime esperienze di astrofotografia, questo astroinseguitore è semplicemente fantastico.
La cosa che colpisce subito è la portabilità: entra nello zaino senza occupare spazio, non pesa quasi nulla e si monta rapidamente anche al buio. Non serve portarsi dietro attrezzature enormi o complicate: con una fotocamera, un treppiede stabile e il Move Shoot Move si è già pronti per iniziare.
L’allineamento polare è abbastanza intuitivo e, una volta presa la mano, permette di ottenere esposizioni molto più lunghe rispetto a uno scatto su treppiede fisso. Il risultato è immediatamente visibile: stelle più puntiformi, più dettaglio nel cielo, meno necessità di alzare troppo gli ISO e immagini molto più pulite. Per la fotografia della Via Lattea è davvero un piccolo alleato prezioso.
Mi piace moltissimo anche il fatto che non sia pensato solo per gli esperti. È un astroinseguitore accessibile, pratico e amichevole, perfetto per chi vuole fare un salto di qualità senza entrare subito nel mondo, spesso più complesso, delle montature equatoriali tradizionali. Naturalmente ha i suoi limiti: non è pensato per carichi pesanti o lunghe focali impegnative. Ma nel suo campo, cioè fotografia grandangolare e astrofotografia leggera da viaggio, fa egregiamente il suo lavoro.
In sintesi, il Move Shoot Move è un prodotto che consiglio con entusiasmo: piccolo, intelligente, efficace e divertente da usare. È il classico accessorio che, una volta provato, ti chiedi perché non lo hai comprato prima. Per chi ama fotografare il cielo stellato durante viaggi, escursioni o uscite notturne, è un acquisto davvero azzeccato.
I’m really with the product it’s allow me to get far away with the exposure and have a lot of details on the photo with less noise
Got the whole Rob Gallucci Astro kit since I was starting with nothing but a tripod and a camera. Thanks to all the great videos on line I was able to get everything working after a couple nights out in New Mexico. Would highly recommend MSM products for those of you who are ready to take the next step like I was.
Im happy to got one. Its nicely made
Very portable tracker, just what I needed for traveling/camping
Great bit of kit works well and an easy set up for me now.
What a great accessory. I'm 66 and use bifocal and having the retinal illuminated is a must for me to do proper olar alignment. Thanks folks.
The 360⁰ rotator base makes polar alignment that much easier. I use the rotator to ensure the wedge is above the north leg of my tripod. Stability is important. Then, daytime align or laser at night. Then, finish it off with the wedge alt/az bolts. Easy. Quick. !!
Perfect, sturdy device to position my Seestar according to the celestial pole.
As a beginner, I was looking for something that wasn't too bulky, yet reliable and easy to carry. I found in the Nomad a great companion, incredibly compact and intuitive to use. I’ve been using it with a 12mm lens, and it allowed me to get perfectly sharp captures right from my first session. It's so compact yet sturdy enough to handle my gear with precision. Really happy with this mighty little thing!
Also, last but not the least, Great customer service!
