EQ6

[George]

Had a drive down to Stockport Telescope Centre specificly to see a EQ6 in the flesh, I'm gobsmacked :shock: it's an absolute monster. The tripod could be used as scaffolding I'm sure, 2inch diameter legs looked huge and the brushed stainless steel finish looked absolutely gorgeous, rock solid too. And the head is absolutely huge, Rick (I think thats the guys name) took me into the workshop at the back where he was setting one up and invited me to pick it up, jesus is that thing heavy

Well after the little trip its made my mind up, the EQ6 is the mount for me 8)

[GazOC]

Where mounts are concerned, its the 'best bang for your buck' out there IMHO.

[psychobabbler]

Do either of you know the difference in weight between an EQ6 and an HEQ5?

Thanks

psychobabbler

[GazOC]

The EQ6 is 16kg and the HEQ5 is 10kg. Those figures are for just the mount head, no tripod, weights, scope etc.

[George]

The differeces are easy to spot 8)

[SteelRat]

Never seen the two together before - big difference. Jebus, that EQ6 is scary big

Out of interest - has anyone got a pick of a HEQ5 next to an EQ5?

[George]

And another EQ6/HEQ5 comparison