zeq25gt vs heq5 pro synscan

[Atreta]

Hi,

I'm seriously considering to buy my first EQ mount, and the skywatcher heq5 pro synscan is available to buy here in my country, but i read about the ioptron zeq25gt and it got my attention for being so much lighter than the heq5.

the downside about the zeq25gt is that i may need to import it, the price range will be about the same for both.

My wish is to use it with a skywatcher 200p and a t5i and maybe piggyback with it too. will it meet my needs?

Does the zeq25gt come with synscan too?

thanks in advance for any information about it.

[Dave In Vermont]

Here's the link to iOptron's website on GEM's. From all reviews I've read from observers who bought one, they are very good.

https://www.ioptron.com/index.cfm?select=category&cid=3ad9576e-b481-48eb-bc6d-d20caa4a83cc

Let us know what you find out, please?

Clear & Dark Skies,

Dave

[Pete Presland]

there is a thread dicussing it here,  http://stargazerslounge.com/topic/224677-first-light-with-zeq25gt-m31/?hl=%2Bzeq25gt#entry2418825

Leveye who has owned one for a couple of years http://stargazerslounge.com/user/28595-leveye/ also said if anybody has any questions re the mount please PM him

[Atreta]

Thanks Dave and Pete,

Gonna read more about it, probably i'll get the heq5 pro

I thought the zeq25 would be at the same range, but looks like it will be a lot more because it will be easier to buy locally than to import due to taxes being so high.

Anyway i'll read the links and make my mind about