Thanks everyone for the responses, as always they have been fast and informative. Basically I'd like the best all-round combo for $5000. The camera is not included in the limit, I've got friends in high places at a number of camera stores and it'll be along soon
. I'm just testing the water and I'd prefer goto if possible. I'm sure there could be a half decent package for 5k or under, and if i end up getting frustrated and giving up the photography side then I'd be happy to have a (slightly) portable goto mount/scope arrangement. I'm not really after the best I can get, if the bug bites then I can get a really good (i.e. expensive) mount with next years bonus. Thanks again for the help, you guys never seem to get frustrated with answering the same beginner questions over and over again
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