Eq5 mount alternative?

[Astromaster130]

Hey guys, Is there an alternative to the eq5 mount or a similar mount? Just checking out what my options are.

Thanks for any help⭐️

[swag72]

Do you want to use it for imaging or visual?

[thehand]

There is the Skywatcher HEQ5 which seems to have a higher payload capability.  You can also look at Ioptron (ZEQ25, IEQ30), Losmandy, Vixen, and Celestron.  I'm in the midst of researching my options so I have been looking at those mounts.  If you go to www.optcorp.com you can see a wide range and select by payload.  You probably don't want to order form them since you are in the UK but it will at least give you a list of mounts for comparison.

[happy-kat]

When for some strange reason I looked at both the eq5 and eqh5 some time ago I noticed that the eq5 could be used with slow motion controls great for visual, the eqh5 is handset only. But I could be wrong.