Which mount Sky-Watcher EQ6-R or AZ-EQ6 Alt-AzPosted By Chris Jett |
Hello All,
I've been looking at purchasing a mount from B&H due to the fact that I can save on tax and get free shipping from them. In particular I am trying to decide between the Sky-Watcher AZ-EQ6 Alt-Az ($2,195) and the Sky-Watcher EQ6-R ($1,649). I think B&H might even have a lower price on the AZ-EQ6 right now, which would bring them closer in price. For a few hundred dollars, I am willing to spend more on the AZ-EQ6, but I am trying to figure out if I even need it.
At this point I should mention that I am a newbie at this. From what I've read, the EQ6-R is perfectly fine for astrophotography, which is my primary intention and the AZ-EQ6 is similar and can hold a bit more weight. I have a William Optics GT81 IV and knowing me, I will eventually get a larger scope. Right now I will be attaching a Sony a6400 or a Sony a7RIV camera to the scope via an adapter, but I know that I will eventually get a CCD camera and the whole setup, which means more weight.
Before you ask, I will do some celestial viewing, rather than astrophotography, but I would say it will be 80-85% used for photography.
Any advice would be greatly appreciated as I want to make sure that I spend my money wisely.
Thank you in advance!
I've been looking at purchasing a mount from B&H due to the fact that I can save on tax and get free shipping from them. In particular I am trying to decide between the Sky-Watcher AZ-EQ6 Alt-Az ($2,195) and the Sky-Watcher EQ6-R ($1,649). I think B&H might even have a lower price on the AZ-EQ6 right now, which would bring them closer in price. For a few hundred dollars, I am willing to spend more on the AZ-EQ6, but I am trying to figure out if I even need it.
At this point I should mention that I am a newbie at this. From what I've read, the EQ6-R is perfectly fine for astrophotography, which is my primary intention and the AZ-EQ6 is similar and can hold a bit more weight. I have a William Optics GT81 IV and knowing me, I will eventually get a larger scope. Right now I will be attaching a Sony a6400 or a Sony a7RIV camera to the scope via an adapter, but I know that I will eventually get a CCD camera and the whole setup, which means more weight.
Before you ask, I will do some celestial viewing, rather than astrophotography, but I would say it will be 80-85% used for photography.
Any advice would be greatly appreciated as I want to make sure that I spend my money wisely.
Thank you in advance!