AZ-EQ5 or AZ-EQ6?

[LeonConstantine]

I'm going to build my first imaging set since I'm moving to a place with good sky condition.

The main scope is TAK FSQ 106EDX4, and I ordered a fc-60cb as guid scope, just in case if I ever going visual with the main scope. pluse all imaging seeting, it should be less than 15 kg.

My question is, is the payload of AZ-EQ5 OR 6 exactly the same as skywatcher said(15kg/20 kg)?

Consider the head of azeq5 weights 7.7 kg only(16kg for azeq6). This mount will be very comfortable to moving around. I assuming the building quality, material, and accuracy is the same as az-eq6(just a light version)?

If anyone had experience with the az-eq5 or az-eq6, Could you please share your experience with the mount, the pro/con, major/minor issue, and how you think to fix the problem(eg use belt to reduce the noise on eq5). thanks ;)

[glend]

Go with the EQ6 version, it gives you more 'payload capacity'. If you want to image you need to keep the weight low, the EQ5 would be stressed at that weight.

[Slawomir]

Hi Leon,

I have both HEQ5 and AZEQ6; AZEQ6 is sturdier and seems to have more horsepower too. Not a massive difference is tracking accuracy though, given you stay within both mounts capacity.

Check page 19 in both manuals for more detailed info:

AZEQ5: http://ca.skywatcher.com/upfiles/en_download_caty01440636363.pdf
AZEQ6: http://ca.skywatcher.com/upfiles/en_download_caty01353096919.pdf

Hope it helps a bit.

Regards
Suavi

[LeonConstantine]

Thanks, that's what I was worry about, if the 5 actually payload is lower than 15, it may cause trouble.

[LeonConstantine]

Thanks Suavi, it seems I may have to go with azeq6, which is safer for my optic, camera etc. I think it's very less likely that my payload will excess 15kg, but maybe close to 15kg.

[glend]

Haha that's what you say now. Soon you maybe testing the limits of the AZEQ6 when you upgrade scopes to take advantage of the capacity. :thumbsup:

[LeonConstantine]

LOL, ye, I think I will do it anyways