I think you are better off with an EQ6-PRO. It is ~$1200 cheaper than the CGEM, and a nice step up from the HEQ-5 PRO mount. It will have spare capacity as you will likely need to factor in imaging scope, guide scope, camera, and guide camera weights into the equation.
As for camera you can save alot of money as a beginner based on what you already own. Do you have a laptop or DSLR already?
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