Guest StevenWhatley Posted July 25, 2014 Share Posted July 25, 2014 So I'm looking at going down the ED80 route.. I was/am considering a NEQ6 but wondering with the ED80 be relatively small is an NEQ 5 good enough I see lots of people rave about the 6 but I don't want to spend more then I really have to. Thoughts please... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red dwalf Posted July 25, 2014 Share Posted July 25, 2014 Nothing wrong with the heq 5 pro, but the neq 6 will carry more weight therefore less strain on the mount , but a heq 5 should carry that scope and a guide scope very well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catman161 Posted July 25, 2014 Share Posted July 25, 2014 I have an NEQ6 Pro with belt drive modification and strip down and regrease for sale if you wanted to come and get a hands on look at one-you're more than welcome. I highly rate the NEQ6 and especially since the belt drive modification, very smooth and whisper quiet when tracking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest StevenWhatley Posted July 25, 2014 Share Posted July 25, 2014 I've seen and I'm really tempted but its a bit out of my budget at the min.. Even at your bargain price. Im hoping to sell my gear ASAP to release funds typical !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+RonC Posted July 25, 2014 Share Posted July 25, 2014 Your welcome to see my HEQ5 at work Steven, highly recommended unless your going to get a 'big' scope! See you tomorrow at BF? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest StevenWhatley Posted July 25, 2014 Share Posted July 25, 2014 Nah not a big one, seeing the photos you get from the ED its plenty good enough for what I want to do at the min so may go down the ed80 heq5 route as saves me a good few hundred quid.. Ps I'm unable to make it tomorrow due to a wedding but I will message you and try to pop round after work one day next week and have a chat if ok?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Philmarriott Posted July 25, 2014 Share Posted July 25, 2014 Recently bought the hew5 pro and absolutely love it. Quality mount and holds my ed80, twin dovetail, st80 guide scope, canon dslr and guide camera perfectly. Plus side also is that it's a lot lighter then the 6 so if you have to move it around like I do then it's just that easier to handle. Hope it helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+RonC Posted July 25, 2014 Share Posted July 25, 2014 OK Steve, when you're ready Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest StevenWhatley Posted July 25, 2014 Share Posted July 25, 2014 Recently bought the hew5 pro and absolutely love it. Quality mount and holds my ed80, twin dovetail, st80 guide scope, canon dslr and guide camera perfectly. Plus side also is that it's a lot lighter then the 6 so if you have to move it around like I do then it's just that easier to handle. Hope it helps. Good to know cheers!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perkil8r Posted July 25, 2014 Share Posted July 25, 2014 I would say get the 6, it will save you selling the 5 at a later date to buy a 6. Both will do what you want but the 6 will do it with greater ease and will allow for bigger later which we all say won't happen but invariably does...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest northernstar Posted July 26, 2014 Share Posted July 26, 2014 I admit to being pretty clueless about a lot of the tech side, but after much research I know I will be buying the NEQ6 when I upgrade. Not sure what scope yet but as the NEQ6 is so flexible it gives more choices. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red dwalf Posted July 26, 2014 Share Posted July 26, 2014 very true Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest northernstar Posted July 26, 2014 Share Posted July 26, 2014 Lol... What....? Me being clueless or the difference between the mounts! 😂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheila Posted July 26, 2014 Share Posted July 26, 2014 Would go for the 6. I have had both mounts and there is no competition No experience with HEQ 5. But the 6 is worth the extra Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xanthic Posted July 26, 2014 Share Posted July 26, 2014 I've got a HEQ5. It's not bad, more so since Graham serviced it and added the belt mod. It's weight limit is low though and will limit what you can put on it, especially if you want to do astrophotography. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+RonC Posted July 26, 2014 Share Posted July 26, 2014 Don't fully agree Leigh, my HEQ5 (inc belt mod) carries a MN190 and AP kit without a problem (got 3 weights on mind you!) I think at the end of the day it comes down to cost and the scope you're going to use Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest CodnorPaul Posted July 27, 2014 Share Posted July 27, 2014 I had same decision and went for the 6 - best to pay the extra little bit now, than have to sell and upgrade in the future Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest StevenWhatley Posted July 28, 2014 Share Posted July 28, 2014 NEQ6 from Felix it is !!! cheers for your wisdom guys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest fondofchips Posted July 29, 2014 Share Posted July 29, 2014 Never regretted for a moment buying the AZ EQ6 mount, even though it completely blew all of my astro kit budget & I've still not got it set up properly yet due to cloud and late nights mainly. I've simply taken the more long term decision in terms of astro gear. So much more stable on a pier than on a tripod, now looking forward to the darker winter months. Solid foundations really are a luxury. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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