James I'd considered that but it then becomes a spend of $2650 + freight etc. I could have a new Black Diamond on an EQ6-pro for $3,199
http://telescope.com.au/Home/tabid/2...ee3%2cUnitCost .
The price on this gear is great (the above site has the Black Diamond on an EQ6 mount for $2699 so Peter's gear is a grand cheaper ignoring the extra's) but if I have to spend another $1k to guide and then still deal with getting a better camera etc it becomes a much more expensive option.
Bob