Rock Doctor Posted May 31, 2012 Share Posted May 31, 2012 Can anyone recommend a cheap no frills mount that I could use with the WO 72mm Megrez recently purchased so that I have a usable grab 'n' go scope. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catman161 Posted May 31, 2012 Share Posted May 31, 2012 (edited) Skywatcher AZ-4 awesome simple mount very sturdy. Cheap too I think about £120. Will check though. Yeah I was nearly right-cheapest I can find is at address below £139.95 http://www.f1telescopes.co.uk/shop.php?id=1637&level= Edited May 31, 2012 by catman161 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Kheldar Posted May 31, 2012 Share Posted May 31, 2012 Skywatcher AZ-4 awesome simple mount very sturdy. Cheap too I think about £120. Will check though. +1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rock Doctor Posted May 31, 2012 Author Share Posted May 31, 2012 Thanks Felix/Stephen. will it attach directly or will I have to purchase an adapter? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Kheldar Posted May 31, 2012 Share Posted May 31, 2012 Thanks Felix/Stephen. will it attach directly or will I have to purchase an adapter? Whilst you can put the WO shoe directly into a Vixen saddle, I would not recommend it. You need a medium size dovetail, which you can screw onto the Meg shoe, then attach the dovetail to the mount. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brantuk Posted May 31, 2012 Share Posted May 31, 2012 I mount the Meg72 on AZ4 with a dovetail and CnC rings. You have to fine tune the balance - and alt tension has to be just right in order to accommodate the weight. I've also used the AZ4 with the Lunt, which is a spot heavier, by just screwing it onto the "L" bracket using the camera screw. Still feels quite firm but you get no choice where to put the balance point. So when I put the DS filter on I use st80 rings and a dovetail. Otherwise - the AZ4 is great grab and go - no frills - and very versatile (ie it takes cameras too) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caldwell 14 Posted June 1, 2012 Share Posted June 1, 2012 Skywatcher AZ-4 awesome simple mount very sturdy. Cheap too I think about £120. Will check though. Yeah I was nearly right-cheapest I can find is at address below £139.95 http://www.f1telesco...?id=1637&level= God yeah Skywatcher AZ-4 awesome simple mount very sturdy. Cheap too I think about £120. Will check though. Yeah I was nearly right-cheapest I can find is at address below £139.95 http://www.f1telesco...?id=1637&level= Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Kheldar Posted June 1, 2012 Share Posted June 1, 2012 (edited) I wouldn't get the nasty tripod version, I'd spend a bit more (£180) and get the steel leg tripod version Edited June 1, 2012 by Kheldar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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