EQ5 pro mount vs EQM 35

[Astro74]

Hi,

does anyone know the differences between these apart form £10 in cost - payload looks the same and build quality is on a par and both look perfect for my needs  , as I’m not interested in high payloads etc any opinion would be welcome 

also interested how they might compare to the SA GTI as all similar prices   

Edited March 9, 2023 by Astro74

[Cosmic Geoff]

Be aware that the EQ-5 Synscan is a popular mount that works well (I have one) wheras some reviews from EQM35 owners are very negative.

[Astro74]

17 minutes ago, Cosmic Geoff said:

Be aware that the EQ-5 Synscan is a popular mount that works well (I have one) wheras some reviews from EQM35 owners are very negative.

Could share a few links ? I’ve only seen very positive reviews 

[Zermelo]

Will you be imaging or visual only?

There are a few discussions over on CN, for example:

https://www.cloudynights.com/topic/611308-new-skywatcher-eqm-35-progoto/
https://www.cloudynights.com/topic/752028-eqm-35-vs-eq5-for-130pds-eaa/
https://www.cloudynights.com/topic/714047-skywatcher-eqm-35-pro-or-eq-5-pro-for-astrophotography-with-guiding/
https://www.cloudynights.com/topic/726414-skywatcher-heq5-vs-eqm35-pro/

[Astro74]

8 hours ago, Zermelo said:

Will you be imaging or visual only?

There are a few discussions over on CN, for example:

https://www.cloudynights.com/topic/611308-new-skywatcher-eqm-35-progoto/
https://www.cloudynights.com/topic/752028-eqm-35-vs-eq5-for-130pds-eaa/
https://www.cloudynights.com/topic/714047-skywatcher-eqm-35-pro-or-eq-5-pro-for-astrophotography-with-guiding/
https://www.cloudynights.com/topic/726414-skywatcher-heq5-vs-eqm35-pro/

 

thanks I’ve read these and it’s very subjective and not sure it answers my questions in which is better necessarily as they seem to contradict themselves tbh 

my use will be both AP and visual and I’m leaning the the eqm 35