EQ3-2 motor kits

[AR86]

I'm currently looking at the variety of motor options for the EQ3-2, just wondered if anyone has upgraded theirs and has any feedback?

I was really looking at the Skywatcher Synscan kit or the EQStarEQ3 as both seem to have GoTo functions and fairly decent slew rates. Can anyone offer any user feedback on either of these (or any others that I've totally missed!)? I guess my nagging doubt is that I might be wasting money upgrading this mount rather than selling up and picking up the EQM35 or similar. I'm planning to use it with my 130PDS for EAA and some AP and my DSLR/Lens for wide field AP - I'm not too concerned about payload capacity of the mount.

Would really appreciate any feedback that anyone could share.

[Varavall]

Hi

I see the kit costs around £350, but a second hand EQ5 with GOTO can be had for not much more. Personally I would go for the better mount if your budget can be stretched a little. You'd also have something easier to sell on when you realise you need an EQ6!

 

[Cosmic Geoff]

Your money would be better spent on an EQ5 Synscan (used) or on upgrading a used manual EQ5.