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Originally Posted by raymo
Jeremy, two points; firstly, the HEQ5 and NEQ6 are both very conservatively rated, and will happily accept larger[heavier] scopes than their rating would suggest. Secondly, the general consensus seems to be 75%, not 60.
I used my HEQ5 with an 8" f/5 Newt + DSLR+ coma corrector+ electric
focuser+9x50 R/A finderscope+ D.I.Y. tube rotating device for years
at approx 80% of visual rating, and I know of at least one member here who
ran a 10" f/4 Newt on his HEQ5 at around 110-115% with some success.
If Sean is going to be travelling around with his gear, the last thing he needs is to add even more kgs by getting an NEQ6 or similar. Just my opinion.
raymo
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I was saying that because I was unclear of what scope he was talking about Esprit or ED, but I have always read that you should not exceed 60% payload capacity, is that wrong ?
Thanks