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Originally Posted by swannies1983
I recently purchased an RC8 and can only comment regarding astrophotography work because that's all I have used it for. If astrophotography is the way you will eventually head, don't bother with an EQ5. You will likely need an EQ6 or something with a higher payload capacity.
If you can afford it, get the CF model. It has better thermal stability.
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My calculation my calculation on weight was:
GSO RC 8" (metal) 7.5 kg
DSLR camera 1.0 kg
Orion Mini AG link
http://www.optcorp.com/product.aspx?pid=210-16639
package 0.6 kg
Ring, plate 1.5 kg
Total 10.6 kg
Is the calculation correct or should i add something? Even though prescribed payload for HEQ5 pro is 15 kg but it is said that for AP it should be less than 10 kg.
However, in some other places i read that if the balance is right then payload can be increased. Even in an youtube channel one person said that he put up 50 pounds of weight on EQ6 pro even though its maximum capacity is 40 pounds and it works. If it works for EQ6 pro why not HEQ5 pro? please explain.