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Old 25-02-2019, 05:00 PM
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Anyone using the Skywatcher HEQ5 Pro?

https://www.bintel.com.au/product/sk...v=6cc98ba2045f

I am wondering how this mount performs. I am looking to setup a 2nd more lightweight rig to use a 300mm F4 lens or perhaps a small refractor and full frame mirrorless cameras.

So far I have looked at Skywatcher Star Adventurere but it seems not good enough for 5 minute exposures at 300mm.

Looked at Fornax LighTrack ii it seems good although again not sure if it can handle a 300mm lens and get round stars at 5 minutes.

Looking also at high end Japanese mini mounts like Unitec Swat 350 and Toast TP-2 Pro. These are small like a Polarie but high end and low PE like a PMX. Again not 100% confident of round stars at 5 minutes but it may come down to the tripod and attachment accessories. Also they are expensive like $1500 to $2,000 + for a setup. But they are small, light , portable and high-tech.



Greg.
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