Upgrading My Set Up

[Mikey0368]

I'm looking for a bit of advice please as I don't want to make the expensive mistake of buying the wrong thing!

I already have an 8" reflector that I will continue to use but I want to replace my mount as I don't have GoTo at the moment. I'm considerimg this one....

https://www.firstlightoptics.com/skywatcher-mounts/sky-watcher-heq5-pro-with-rowan-belt-mod-upgrade.html

I would also consider an additional scope that would be more suitable for viewing and photographing DSO's. I don't have anything in particular in mind so any suggestions would be appreciated. 

My total budget is around £1500, so with that mount I would be left with £600 for the telescope.

The only imaging device I have just now is a modified Philips SPC900NC webcam so I would pick up a DSLR at some point too, but that isn't included in this budget.

Any guidance on my choice of mount and suggestions for a telescope would be great. 

Thanks.

[bottletopburly]

i would personally look for a mount second hand like this https://www.astrobuysell.com/uk/propview.php?view=140000 use your reflector suitable for dso , then use funds for a secondhand dslr  https://cheapastrophotography.vpweb.co.uk/Available-Cameras.html  (1000D) planetary cam https://www.rothervalleyoptics.co.uk/zwo-asi120mc-s-colour-13-cmos-usb-30-camera.html  all within budget .

[Anthonyexmouth]

a new HEQ5 + new SW ED80 + used DSLR would come in on that budget. 

[Mikey0368]

Thanks folks, I'll have a look at those options. I'm more inclined to buy new though, rather than second hand, just in case there's a problem. 

[Mikey0368]

OK, another couple of questions!

Is the £125 price difference between the normal HEQ5 and the Rowan version worth it?

Normal....

https://www.firstlightoptics.com/skywatcher-mounts/skywatcher-heq5-pro-synscan.html

Rowan....

https://www.firstlightoptics.com/skywatcher-mounts/sky-watcher-heq5-pro-with-rowan-belt-mod-upgrade.html

There are also two versions of the SW ED80 that I can see, again with a price difference of about £110. What's the main difference between the two and is the price difference worth it?

£359 - https://www.firstlightoptics.com/pro-series/skywatcher-evostar-80ed-ds-pro-ota.html

£469 - https://www.firstlightoptics.com/pro-series/skywatcher-evostar-80ed-ds-pro-outfit.html

Thanks again for all your help. Amy other suggestions would be appreciated too!