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Old 29-06-2013, 11:31 AM
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I usually have the counterweight bar set horizontally in the park position - yes, its because of the roof, but it also gives easy access to all the bits on the mount. My pier is quite high & I wouldn't be able to reach everything in the CWD position.

So far I love the mount. I have had the good fortune to play with a few mounts in the past & the EQ8's PE is as smooth as I've seen in anything..
(EQ6, G11, Titan, EM200)

For now, the only criticism I have is that the locks on the axes aren't as positive as I would like. When I move anything (guider or camera orientation) I get some slipping in RA &/or DEC; even with the locks tight. This isn't an issue if everything is as I want it, but a PITA when I need to change something.

Its early days yet, but overall its a 'thumbs up' from me.
the only mount not on my list is the EM200.
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