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Originally Posted by garymck
Hi,
I used to have an Esprit 100 on my HEQ5. Worked perfectly well. Never had an issue with the combo.
FWIW
Gary
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Hi Gary,
Thanks for that. Good to know. I'll have a Look at that option. I may need to consider a larger chip sensor (as the Esprit 100 image circle is 44mm which is larger than the Esprit 80 which is APS-C 33mm)?
I did notice yesterday that First Light Optics specs for the HEQ5 Pro were max 11KG payload for imaging and 15Kg for visual. In Aus HEQ5 Pro max payload is specified to be 13.5KG. I have been under the impression that the max payload for imaging on the HEQ5 Pro was half of the rated max payload of 13.5KG (6.75Kg) but asking around this appears debatable.
Given the Esprit 100 is 6.3KG +Camera 700g + guide scope & camera 600g, filter wheel 400g = payload of 8KG
Chris