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Originally Posted by DeWynter
I've got EQM-35 Pro (with GoTo) mount. Using it with either my Nikon D800 + lens or with SW BD 100ED. Works quite well and quite stable with light load.
No, it's not similar price as HEQ5 Pro. HEQ5 Pro is certainly from a different class, price range, as well as payload (6kg for EQM-35 vs 13.5kg HEQ5 Pro). EQM-35 has 10kg payload only in Alt-Az mode which itself is very tricky to get to. I gave up with trying to convert it to Alt-Az mode.
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EQM 35 is a german equatorial mount I did not think it was Alt Az. Are you sure? The Dec unit detaches.
Cost of EQM-35 is $1199 and HEQ5 Pro is $1299.
I suppose it depends on your main use of the mount and any possible future use. Portability versus higher payload capacity.
Greg.