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Originally Posted by Alexander Kubalsky
I would check the payload limit on the Orion. It might hold up with a heavy load.
I'm working on an English translation of instructions for the the motorised mount that Phil used. Just to clarify....
Made by MIZAR Optics. Made in Japan. It can take a 5kg load. It can pan horizontally or vertically or horizontally and vertically simultaniously at 0.02 degrees a second in LOW mode or 1 degree a second in HIGH mode.
Here are the original test shots that I did
http://www.vimeo.com/932669
check the mount out here http://mizar-optical.com/tele/parts.html
Contact Lonnie at MIZAR Optics for more information. It is a bit of a work around to ship these internationally but well worth the effort.
Thanks, kubalsky
mizar@gol.com |
I have the KD-Mount-Info.pdf sent by Lonnie. It claims load of 2.5Kg which is what the EX1 weighs without battery, SxS cards or lens hood. Also spec says speeds are 1deg /sec and 0.2deg/sec. For the price I'm not complaining, if it lasts a couple of shots with the EX1 on it I'll be happy but it'd be good to clarify just what the specs are.