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Originally Posted by BC
Hi,
I see in the latest AS&T that Star Optics in QLD are advertising heavy duty dovetail plates 29 x 9 cm for $79 (or maybe $99). Is this a significant upgrade from the standard dovetail supplied with the EQ6 Pro? I have my 10" GSO dob tube on board and finding significant movement in the system. I imagine the Losmandy style that folks mention regularly is better but is heaps more $$. Any thoughts?
Thanks,
Bruce
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The supplied Synta/SW dovetail is fine for light loads but will flex too much for anything major placed on it.
There are at least a couple of third party manufacturers, such as ADM, offering Losmandy style and Losmandy/Vixen style replacements for the standard Synta/SW mount interface and dovetails.
Not the cheapest option in the world, but very high quality and essentially flexless. It will let you make the most of an excellent mount.