Skywatcher AZ5 alt-az mount - any users?

[MortonH]

I'm contemplating this mount for my C5 but would like some first hand feedback from anyone here who's used one.

Edit: From reading reports on Stargazers Lounge in the UK I know the standard tripod is rather flimsy so I'd be going with the heavy duty tripod option (1.75" steel legs).

[mental4astro]

Zedhead here on IIS has one. I've had a few goes with it. Scopes ranged from a 4" f/5 refractor to a 127 SkyWatcher Mak. I think the AZ5 will work very nicely with your C5. Slow mo controls are nice, and useful with the planets with a C5.

Alex.

[MortonH]

Thanks Alex. Hoping to catch up with Zedhead at the weekend and see the AZ5 for myself.

[FlashDrive]

Information..... !!

http://www.astroanarchy.com.au/Mounts/Skywatcher_AZ5_StainlessLegs.html

Col