Where to get manfrotto gearhead 410JR

anat · Post by **anat** » Mon Apr 30, 2007 1:56 pm

The stiffness can be adjusted. If you peel off the Manfrotto sticker, you will notice the hex screw for tension adjustment. I studied the geared head anatomy a few years ago.

kamiru · Post by **kamiru** » Mon Apr 30, 2007 7:54 pm

Just asked from cathay photo alan photo. The mount costs 320 bucks!!!

Any1 here can recommend a cost saving mount for me? I am using a 3.5 in scope. Less than 10lbs. The apex 90mm orion

kayheem · Post by **kayheem** » Mon Apr 30, 2007 8:34 pm

Try to get the Vixen Portamount. It has slo-mo controls and it is quite light. However, it is still not as compact as the 410 Jr.

If you intend to use higher powers, the slo-mo is indispensable, IMHO.

Post by **acc** » Mon Apr 30, 2007 8:37 pm

I say, forget about the manfrotto... The jerky motion and balancing issue just doesn't make this mount suitable for astro use.

Get the Universal Astronomics MicroStar Basic from astrobargains instead -> http://www.astrobargains.com/Accessories-mounts.htm
Its miles ahead of the manfrotto in terms of ease of use...

The portamount is a good choice too if you can get it at a reasonable price.

Post by **VinSnr** » Mon Apr 30, 2007 8:53 pm

acc wrote:I say, forget about the manfrotto... The jerky motion and balancing issue just doesn't make this mount suitable for astro use.

Get the Universal Astronomics MicroStar Basic from astrobargains instead -> http://www.astrobargains.com/Accessories-mounts.htm
Its miles ahead of the manfrotto in terms of ease of use...

The portamount is a good choice too if you can get it at a reasonable price.

Or get from Desert Sky. Their mount are quite reasonable in price and you can do double mounting if you intend to upgrade in future.

kamiru · Post by **kamiru** » Mon Apr 30, 2007 9:13 pm

where is desert sky???

anat · Post by **anat** » Mon Apr 30, 2007 9:17 pm

I also recommend the microstar Basic.

Post by **acc** » Mon Apr 30, 2007 9:31 pm

kamiru wrote:where is desert sky???

Google???
http://www.desertskyastro.com
http://www.astromart.com/classifieds/de ... _id=402361

Hmm looks like a good alternative to the microstar.

kayheem · Post by **kayheem** » Mon Apr 30, 2007 10:14 pm

hmm..I have tried those alt-az mount before, but I still prefer something with slo-mo control for high powers.

As with all astro gear, try before you buy!

hommel · Post by **hommel** » Mon Apr 30, 2007 10:19 pm

Actually the Williams Optic EZTouch is also a good alt-az mount but its not cheap