Wow, i think i've just been convinced NOT to buy one!
I was under the impression that limiting exposure to less than a few minutes would reduce the need for a wedge right away but it seems that this is not the case.
I had hoped that it was sturdy enough to hold a DSLR in prime focus or piggybacked with a standard lens to start off with but it sounds like the motors don't cope very well and the weight is too much. I had hoped the fork mount would help keep those heavy counterweights away but no joy there either...
I really wanted to get an LX90 as a big step from a Dob for imaging, portability and ease of use (GOTO) but it seems as though i'll be looking for another upgrade in no time, and my marriage just wont last through that.
Well, my original choice may stand. A Celestron C8" OTA on a CG-5 mount for a fair bit less than the LX90, maybe have enough left over to buy an 80mm guidscope....
This is very depressing. Can anyone give me something positive about this scope package?
BTW, i'm never reading the Meade catalogue again!!!!