Alex Almeida

2 hours ago, ONIKKINEN said:

The USB connector means you don't need the usual EQMOD cable to connect with a PC, so if you have a guide camera in a guidescope you can guide with it. Mounts without USB connectors need a special cable that takes the place of the hand controller - which means you cannot use the hand controller and PC controls at the same time. Most skywatcher mounts come with USB connectors these days, so its not as big of a selling point as it would appear. The EQMOD cable is also not that expensive or difficult to setup/use, so i wouldn't make my purchasing decisions based on that.

Im just trying to make sure as few people as possible make the same mistake as i did of buying the mount based on specs and hearsay. My experiences with the mount are almost entirely negative, so i would not recommend anyone buy it, and if ranting in forums deters even one person from buying it i have done my part. I will be replacing the mount whenever i get the money for it, but for now i have figured out some "hacks" to use it somewhat effectively for my use.

Thank you. I will consider the EQ5 PRO instead. Consider your part done!

@ONIKKINEN thanks for your reply. I don't know much about equatorial mounts, just starting to research to get my first one. Does the USB connector mean I would be able to do autoguide the mount from my computer?

Also, I can see on your signature you have 'mount: skywathcer EQM-35 PRO'. I'm confused. Isn't this the mount you just said not worth it?

Cheers

The best price I've found recently is at https://www.rothervalleyoptics.co.uk/
https://www.rothervalleyoptics.co.uk/skywatcher-eqm-35-pro-synscan-goto-modular-equatorial-mounting-system.html
 

I saw Nebula Photos' review on this mount and I got a bit confused on the USB connector he specifies at 5'24" in this video below. All of EQM35 PRO I found out there doesnt seem to have this USB connector.

@Pitch Black Skies these are pretty good price! Where did you find them, mate?

Thank you!