Hi daniel,thanks for the reply. The deluxe version is $100 dearer than the limited version and the only difference between the two is Crayford style focuser. The Guan Sheng CRAYFORD style 2" 10:1 micro-focusers - Newtonian reflector type (230mm) is for $99 (on Andrews site) and hence the $100 increase in the deluxe version. In regards to the mount, well that would be surely in future because i searched in other posts and everybody recommended the one you suggest - EQ5/6 which are for approx $ 2000 and i'm 110% sure I can't include in my budget unless the last zero drops out...
But I was just wondering in regards to astrophotography, that if I use a CCD webcam like the ToUcam or the Neximage (the 8" dob at andrews comes with a 2" to 1.25" adaptor) or even my Canon EOS 400D with the appropriate adapters, can't i still photograph the planets or constellations. i'm not sure if DSO's will be possible as no tracking exists on the 8" dob.thanksVivek