Hi Simon,
My first scope (about 7 years ago) was an 8" LX90. I used it mainly for visual work but attached a DSLR on it numerous times. The main issue that I found was lack of space between the camera and the forks / mount base. Other than that, it worked okay, but I did need to take care with the scope's balance; this was probably the least satisfactory part of the exercise for me.
I built a solid wedge for it when I built the observatory (see post #12 for pics of the scope / wedge setup):
http://www.iceinspace.com.au/forum/s...t=36222&page=4 The wedge was made from 25 & 12 mm aluminium plate and did not flex at all. It cost me $176 in material, and I got it welded by a friend. I don't use it anymore, but it's made for 38 degrees latitude so gather that it wouldn't be the right angle for you.
I eventually upgraded to an equatorial mount and a larger SCT, but kept the LX90 for portable visual use.
Another local amateur also has an LX90. He does astro photography almost exclusively, but usually uses a small refractor (66 or 80 mm) mounted on the 8"LX90, for imaging, and uses the LX90 for guiding. He prefers wide field views.
Good luck with your deliberations.
Chris