a. Cannot use 1st Generation ASIAIR on the HAE29 - firmware does not support it. Will test it will ASIAIR Plus later
b. Updated the comparison table to include both HAE and HEM mounts:
Both AM5 and HAE29 mounts are designed to carry up to 20kg (44lbs) payload!!, with counterweight. Currently iOptron is working on a counterweight for near-equator users.
I will be adding to this review as I learn more about the mount.
Their HAZ31 mount is very attractive, since I do mostly visual astronomy. It will be perfect for my use, without burning a hole in my wallet.
Just curious on the actual shipping fee you paid, Alfred, if you don't mind sharing. IOptron is quoting around $500 USD . I've shipped a 13 kg equipment to China via FedEx recently for much less than that.
Warp7 wrote: ↑Thu Jan 19, 2023 10:13 am
Their HAZ31 mount is very attractive, since I do mostly visual astronomy. It will be perfect for my use, without burning a hole in my wallet.
Just curious on the actual shipping fee you paid, Alfred, if you don't mind sharing. IOptron is quoting around $500 USD . I've shipped a 13 kg equipment to China via FedEx recently for much less than that.
Hi Warp7,
$500 USD does not sound right. I paid $130 USD for shipping the HAE from China. Is the HAZ31 a huge item?
It weights only around 3 kg. I used their online calculator, probably not accurate. It's good to know the actual shipping fee is more reasonable. Thanks
It weights only around 3 kg. I used their online calculator, probably not accurate. It's good to know the actual shipping fee is more reasonable. Thanks
Oh, I see. It is good to check with the support staff. I have good timely advice from John (tech1@ioptron.com).
angrylawyer wrote: ↑Thu Feb 02, 2023 12:45 am
The ioptron support staff are based in the US. So their shipping quotes are from the US store, and not the China store.
Thanks for the nice summary table above. I am waiting for the HAE43 to appear in Asian shops.
Hi Lawyer,
You are right that the iOptron Tech Support are based in the US. Over the last many years, I have arranged with John (tech1@ioptron.com) to have items shipped from China. Yes, it definitely reduce shipping cost and time of delivery
. I've shipped a 13 kg equipment to China via FedEx recently for much less than that.. I've shipped a 13 kg equipment to China via FedEx recently for much less than that.
