Ioptron harmonic drive hybrid mounts

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akdwivedi
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Ioptron harmonic drive hybrid mounts

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Ioptron has jumped in the harmonic drive based Equatorial mounts with hem27..

https://www.ioptron.com/product-p/h272.htm

It has harmonic drive in ra axis and traditional backlash free worm/belt drive in Dec. Impressive light weight 3.7kg with paoad capacity of 13kg and doesn't require any counterweights.

Is it the perfect travel mount. What do you think.
jwqw8
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Re: Ioptron harmonic drive hybrid mounts

Post by jwqw8 »

From iOptron's website:
Latitude adjustment range: 15º ~ 65º

Prospective buyers beware!

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akdwivedi
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Re: Ioptron harmonic drive hybrid mounts

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yes thats a bummer.. otherwise this looks very good on specs, a lightweight travel friendly mount without the need of counterweights.
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