ASTROTRAC TT320X-AG: Is this useful ?

[skysurfer]

Just back from Bali I found this mount (http://www.astrotrac.com/Default.aspx?p=tt320x-ag) on the internet which weighs only one kilo and can carry 15 kg way more than my Genesis + 40d.
It can be mounted on a photo tripod and costs only $500. When it works I buy one and take it with me on the next trip.
Does somebody have experience with this device ?

[h0ughy]

http://www.iceinspace.com.au/forum/showthread.php?t=79012&highlight=astrotrac and http://www.iceinspace.com.au/forum/showthread.php?t=79006&highlight=astrotrac or http://www.iceinspace.com.au/forum/showthread.php?t=68017&highlight=astrotrac

either way i think its a brilliant bit of gear

[rogerg]

yes, it's great, well worth it.

Search the forums and you'll find more info about it. I've commented in several threads about it.

http://www.rogergroom.com/items/astrotrac_equipment

http://www.rogergroom.com/items/astrotrac_images

Roger.