Mount vs scope vs aperture

[BruceUK]

So I'd pretty much settled on getting a 200P Dob, but given the issues sourcing them at the moment I was thinking of some alternative options. I'm also enjoying my DSLR widefield and was considering the virtues of a powered GEM for tracking.

Options

1) Suck it up and wait - cost £270

Pros - get what I want

Cons - Waiting. No GEM for camera

1a) also get an EQ3-2 + motor for the camera - total cost ~£510

Pros - Can observe and photograph at the same time

Cons - Waiting. Not a great mount for the camera

2) Switch to the 200p EQ5, also get the motor for camera - total cost ~£470

Pros - Good mount for camera

Cons - Can only observe or photograph using the GEM.

3) Switch to the 250p Dob, cost £430

Pros - Great aperture

Cons - No GEM for camera

4) Other?

I think I'm leaning in favour or 1 or 3 and forgetting the GEM for the moment, but appreciate any thoughts

[E621Keith]

Option 4.

Vixen Polarie tracker for your DSLR

Vixen Polarie Star Tracker excl. Tripod at Astronomia

[BruceUK]

Interesting, how heavy is the Vixen? Not sure my Alt az is up to significantly more weight!