Vixen AP -Z 23% off.

[Naughty Neal]

Bresser UK currently have the AP-Z at a 23% off ,  currently offer is £490 + £5.95  p&p.

[mikeDnight]

That's a nice chunk off a nice mount! ☺

 

Edited March 4 by mikeDnight

[radiofm74]

Ditto! The combination of portability, solidity and slow motion control is quite remarkable! 

[Deadlake]

Has anyone got a AP-Z and a AZ75, any comparison at all.

How  does the AP-Z handle a 2" diagonal and a heavy EP?

[The60mmKid]

6 minutes ago, Deadlake said:

Has anyone got a AP-Z and a AZ75, any comparison at all.

How  does the AP-Z handle a 2" diagonal and a heavy EP?

I've owned the AZ75, and I own the APZ.

The AZ75 is a more solidly built mount that will hold a heavier/larger OTA. It doesn't have slow-mo controls. I think it would be happy with a typical 5" refractor, 8" SCT, etc.

The APZ is a lighter but still finely built mount with slow-mo controls. Mine works well with a light 6" mak-newt and heavy 2" eyepieces, and I'd be comfortable using it with a light 5" refractor or typical 4" refractor and a binoviewer.

Both mounts are excellent!

[Stephenstargazer]

On 06/03/2024 at 17:54, Deadlake said:

Has anyone got a AP-Z and a AZ75, any comparison at all.

Yes, within reason you can put what you like on an AZ75, it may be too much but nothing will break. I have had  AP and APz for a long time and am now careful not to overload. OK if nicely balanced and treated with caution, but it is possible to disturb the slow motion worms.  Then it requires a strip down to reset them. Not difficult but beware the fine threads and avoid temptation to overtighten. The end play can also go out, but again can be reset.

It is however a brilliant mount with lighter scopes and if Carlesberg made slomos this would be it. 🙂