I have a Meade lx 200 EMC 178mm without a tripod weighing about 30 lbs. Can this tripod/mount deal with that payload?
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I believe that is the maximum capacity according to Celestron. Really depends on your goals. If you're interested in imaging esp deep space then probably would consider a more robust platform. Remember that once you add a camera, filter wheel, guide scope etc you will be over the weight limit. For deep space imaging in particular I don't think it's a good idea to press the edge of weight capacity. You will most likely be disappointed. However, if you are looking to do solar system work or just visual observations then that's a different story. You're not going to require spot on tracking/guiding for that application. In that case I think you will be OK except you will still need probably a couple of extra counterweights. I think they are around 11 pounds each or so and they only give you 1 so you will need a couple more most likely. Hope that helps Clear skies! Dave
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If you mean it is 30 pounds including the fork, then yes the advanced VX will work, because you will have to defork the Meade and attach a Vixen dovetail bar to it. The weight of the fork will be a good bit of total weight.
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It should be fine. You may need an additional counter weight. I have friends who have use with an 11in Celestron sct I have used it with a 9.25 Celestron which 25 lbs with no problems.
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It should work. The only concern I would have is the weight. The tripod is sturdy but I wouldn't want anything over 5 pounds on it. I use my tripod with a spotting scope. There is still a little vibration when the center column is extended. If you were planning on using it for video I would go for something a little more heavy duty.
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Orion state's that the tripod can hold up to 6 lbs. I like this tripod a lot, but if you are pushing over the weight limit maybe the XHD tripod rated up to 10 lbs. would be the way to go for you.
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Hard to tell. I have a Lumix with a 200mm lens and it was fine. Any issue was that the camera is so light compared to the lens, so the torque of the long lens seemed to have a slight effect, but I could clamp it down: it worked fine. If the weight of the system is centered over the base of the tripod, which a heavier camera would have, it should be OK. The tripod seems very sturdy for me.
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It should do. I have used mine on a gizto traveller's tripod which is very light and it worked fine, so the weight should not be an issue.
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That would depend on the telescope weight. In reality you are bett6er of with a tripod or mount designed for your telescope.
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Manfrotto site suggests a maximum payload of 4KG (8.8lbs) for this kit. I've personally tried it with a nikon d800 + 70-200mm 2.8 lens. This kit works with most combination of dslr + zoom or prime except for supertele lenses.
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I mounted it on a Manfrotto 055XPROB Aluminum Tripod with a Sigma 150-500mm. This works ok, but the head is a little stiff. I have only used it once so far, so it may loosen up after awhile.
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This mount will not be a good mount for a DSLR size camera. It works fine for a small point/shoot compact camera, but it is not sturdy enough to hold a 2 to 4 pound camera steady. I bought it to mount to a rifle scope and after some slight modifications it works ok for that, but my camera is a small Casio high speed camera. There are no adapters that come with it. WYSIWIG. There is a 1/4-20 mounting screw on the perpendicular bar that attaches to the bottom of the camera.
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Hello,This monopod has a 22lb load capacity. It will handle the 70-200mm2.8 lens without a problem.Regards,RoozbehOC camera949-347-1276
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I have not used this with my camera but have used with my spotting scope. It is pretty solidly built so I don't think it would have an issue with the weight.
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It works great. The mount is heavy, so you need a very strong tripod. Also you need to buy the app. I use the telepromt+ app.
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I believe the combined wight of the scope with the tripod is about 65 pounds, the scope weighing more than the tripod, but each manageable. I bought a big "husky" toolbox with wheels from one of the large box hardware stores for about $60 and put foam in it to transport the scope, can carry the tripod separately. (my eyepiece case and the power supply fit in the box as well).From the celestron site: Total Telescope Kit Weight 42 lbs (19 kg)
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I've used this with a Sony Alpha and very heavy 500mm lens. (I've even used it with two cameras mounted at the same time.) I can't give an exact pound weight but it is a very stable mount and as long as you can balance the camera's center of balance properly, it will hold virtually any standard DSLR and lens.
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I mounted a bridge camera using the supplied 1/4" adapter. That worked fine.But as some of the other questions have alluded to, the tripod is a little bit shaky. It is very light weight.
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I use the Celestron CGEM-DX mount. It is rated for 50 lbs. and has huge legs for max stability.When you start adding, camera DSLR, guidescope, cables, brackets, adapters, and heat strip the rating is essential.Balance and backlash knowledge comes with experience and patients for those tack sharp images this unit offers.There are other EQ mounts rated for 50lbs so look into those as well.
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Yes, it work just fine providing the spotting scope is not over 20 lbs. Some are big enough to weight that muchand more. I like this tripod because it is short and easy to pack. The locking legs are very secure and will notfold down on you by accident.Lee