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Originally Posted by mura_gadi
Hello,
Skies and scopes review of astrophotography winners allows for a lot of equipment review and statistics within the article. The data is from 2019-2021, based on the shortlist candidates and the article dated 21 Sept 2021.
The new EQ6-R Pro received a good reviews, generally the SW dominated the field for mounts, so they're providing good bang for bucks amongst the finalists etc.
Steve
"EQ6-R Pro – Detailed above as one of the best options for astrophotography. Available but currently hard to find in 2022"
https://skiesandscopes.com/astronomy...r-of-the-year/ |
Steve
Can’t argue with that , it’s true , best 20kg class mass produced mount on the market , I have 2 off EQ6-R mounts at different sites , 2018 model with standard RJ45 HC port and a 2019 model with additional USB2B port
Both have been workhorses , the 2018 model carries 15kg and the 2019 model carries 10kg, all newts
But I’m increasing payload this year to 22kg + so the EQ6-R just won’t cut it with a big newt on board , next step is the EQ8-R for me ( happy to adjust dec backlash as I did that to both EQ6-R’s ) Folk say your mad, get a CEM120 or a CEM70 , spring loaded worm carrier. I’ve read lots of issues with these mounts as well and the software too. I’m sticking to the brand and design I know and currently use and I’m an EQMOD user too , maybe Jump to GSS in 5 years when EQMOD finally fails
Thanks for your post
Martin.