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GEM28ec, anybody using one yet?
Posted: Sat Apr 03, 2021 12:46 am
by 7awol
I ordered one on 1 March, no word on ship date yet. Anyone know when they will start shipping? I understand that a few are out there and being used. If you have one, can you share your impressions?
Re: GEM28ec, anybody using one yet?
Posted: Sat Apr 03, 2021 5:23 am
by AstroBee
Haven't seen or heard of anyone using it yet. Seems a bit overpriced for its payload capacity of 28lbs. The Celestron AVX, a very well known mount with a proven track record has a rating of 30lbs for less than half the cost.
With that said, I do own an iOptron ZEQ25 for my solar rig and it is a great mount.
Re: GEM28ec, anybody using one yet?
Posted: Sat Apr 03, 2021 6:57 pm
by Lady Fraktor
According to iOptron site they have yet to arrive so there will be a while before anyone can comment on it.
Re: GEM28ec, anybody using one yet?
Posted: Sat Apr 03, 2021 7:34 pm
by dagadget
If those New Ioptrons work as well as my IEQ 30 Pro (discontinued) and my GEM 45 then you will have a winner. The GEM 45 is half the weight of the CGEM II and handles 5 more pounds and that is impressive.
CS
David