Steel tripod for EQ3-2

[Stu1smartcookie]

Hi , could anyone tell me if the AZ4 tripod is suitable to house the EQ3-2 head . 
Many thanks in advance 

Stu

[Cosmic Geoff]

I don't know, but the AZ4-2 steel tripod is identical to the EQ-5 tripod.

[Stu1smartcookie]

Thanks Geoff ... i suspected that was the case but i had a converstaion with a supplier who said that the thread on the centre bolt was different . As you have the AZ4 and an EQ5 could you possibly check for me . ( at this point i am assuming the bolt on the eq3 and eq5 are the same ) 

[StevieDvd]

Stuart,

According to the specs on FLO for the AZ4 mount/tripod the mount thread is M10 (as is EQ5/HEQ5) but the EQ version of the tripod would need an Azimuth alignment for PA.

[bosun21]

43 minutes ago, Stu1smartcookie said:

Thanks Geoff ... i suspected that was the case but i had a converstaion with a supplier who said that the thread on the centre bolt was different . As you have the AZ4 and an EQ5 could you possibly check for me . ( at this point i am assuming the bolt on the eq3 and eq5 are the same ) 

The thread on the EQ5 and AZ4 are both M10. I am unsure about the EQ3-2. My AZ4 tripod has an azimuth alignment 

Edited May 4, 2022 by bosun21

[Stu1smartcookie]

55 minutes ago, StevieDvd said:

Stuart,

According to the specs on FLO for the AZ4 mount/tripod the mount thread is M10 (as is EQ5/HEQ5) but the EQ version of the tripod would need an Azimuth alignment for PA.

Hi Steve ... i will call you later on my way home .  

[Cosmic Geoff]

2 hours ago, Stu1smartcookie said:

Thanks Geoff ... i suspected that was the case but i had a converstaion with a supplier who said that the thread on the centre bolt was different . As you have the AZ4 and an EQ5 could you possibly check for me . ( at this point i am assuming the bolt on the eq3 and eq5 are the same ) 

I already checked ages ago and they were totally interchangeable. Could not see any differences asides from the paintwork.