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Old 20-11-2007, 07:44 PM
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Dedicated SLR camera EQ mounts

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Does anyone know if someone makes or imports small, dedicated D/SLR camera motorised equatorial mounts that can sit on a short tripod or something and track in RA? I seem to remember a manufacturer doing these a while ago, but I can't seem to find any info.

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Old 20-11-2007, 07:59 PM
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Why not just get a cheap EQ3 or something?
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Old 20-11-2007, 08:10 PM
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I think Adelaide Optical sell something like this, might have to ring and find out though.
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Why not just get a cheap EQ3 or something?
Thanks Andrew - I'll try them

Maybe Mike - although they're usually a good deal smaller and more easily packed in a camera bag or case. They have small 4" legs that fold up to save room. I only want it for a camera - so maybe one based on an EQ1 like this one will do. I'd just prefer something better built - like a little Tak or something.

I just know that there are some better ones around.... and I've attached images of some of the ones I've seen - but can't seem to buy here.
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Old 21-11-2007, 06:35 AM
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Chris, there's a Takahashi TeeGul Sky Patrol II Mount advertised on astrobuysell.com/au just now.

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Old 21-11-2007, 06:45 AM
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Chris, there's a Takahashi TeeGul Sky Patrol II Mount advertised on astrobuysell.com/au just now.

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Brilliant Moreton! Thanks! I'll contact the guy.
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Old 21-11-2007, 08:27 AM
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I think Sirius Optics sells the Orion table top EQ1 mount..and for something new, this looks interesting if pricey:

http://www.kendrickastro.com/astro/mt_astrotrac.html
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Old 21-11-2007, 08:42 AM
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I think Sirius Optics sells the Orion table top EQ1 mount..and for something new, this looks interesting if pricey:

http://www.kendrickastro.com/astro/mt_astrotrac.html
Uhmm.. wow! That's different!

I agree - it's pricey, especially with the additional polar scope, but a very interesting design....
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Old 21-11-2007, 08:54 AM
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The AstroTrac was reviewed in the last Sky at Night (UK mag). Seemed pretty pricey though
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Old 21-11-2007, 08:56 AM
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Thanks niko - I'll see if i can find a review.

Being a Kendrick unit, I wonder if Bintel sell them out here.... their website is down at the moment.

Hmmm....
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Old 21-11-2007, 08:34 PM
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Hi Chris,

The Kendrick looks nifty. The Tak patrol was discontinued i think. But here is a website showing its potential.
http://www.astrosurf.com/carreira/co...k_sp2_eng.html

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Old 21-11-2007, 09:11 PM
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great piece of kit , seen one in action at the last uk star party i went to and was very impressed , you can even mount a small refractor on it to.
comes with northern and southern hemisphere settings and works similar to a barn door
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Old 21-11-2007, 10:10 PM
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thanks guys

The AstroTrac looks very interesting, but the Takahashi Teegul is grabbing me more at this stage...

Now... finances
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Thanks to Moreton I've just committed to a Takahashi Teegul Sky Patrol II. Can't wait now....
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Old 23-11-2007, 06:58 PM
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That looks fantastic, Chris! What's it powered by?
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Old 23-11-2007, 07:09 PM
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That looks fantastic, Chris! What's it powered by?
Apparently it comes with the original powr pack, whatever that is. I'd say a nicad system of some sort, but I'm getting confirmation tonight. It also comes with the Tak finder scope.

EDIT: Mike - I think that I've found mention of it running off a 6v motorcycle-type battery. That's good!

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and the damage is???
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Old 23-11-2007, 10:38 PM
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and the damage is???
They start at about US$800 plus options such as finder scopes, polar scopes, tripod adapters, camera mounting plates, etc, etc. Can end up being quite exxy, but worth it by all accounts I've read so far. "Exquisite" performance seemed to be words used a lot in posts.
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