What tripod mount is preffered? Is CG4 an option?
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Most recommended for this OTA and for proper astrophotography would be the Sirius EQ-G. That will provide great stability and allow you to attach your photo equipment.
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I use the Orion Sirius EQ-G. Its available with amazon and you need around 55-60 lbs to balance.
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Total weight is the key: Orion 8996 10 inch weight is 25.5 lbs. A set of rings and mounting plate will weigh ~ 5 lbs. Eypiece (1 1/4) ~ 1LB. So you are already at 30lb for a minimal visual (No Red dot finder, dew heater tapes or 2 inch eyepieces). Weight capacity listed for CG4 is 20lb. Typically that is the max for visual only with max photographic load being 60% of that. Both under no wind/breeze and good balance. My experience: I had mine initially on an Atlas EQ-G as well which is rated at ~ 40 lb max. Plan, plan plan if you try astrophotography. Depending on how heavy your guide scope/camera or off axis guider/camera, main camera, dew heater tapes any mis-balance can easily make things unguidable/unstable and/or make the Go-to off. Optics of my tube were good based on Ronchi eyepiece , collimation was stable (but bit touchy to set). If you get the EQ-G be sure to get the upgraded (larger) counterweight bar if you plan to take pictures. Much more stable, the original one my EQ-G came with could be wobbled. Also upgrade the azm/altitude knobs. (Google EQ-G knob enhancements.) The bolts that came with mine were hard to adjust and made of inferior steel. (You will also have to get a complete new SET of counterweights if you upgrade. The holes are bigger.)
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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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you need the type and model of your tripod and the type and model of whatever you are installing on the tripod and go to the website of velbon and look for the product that will match your items
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It will hold the CG-4 mount and tripod but will not carry the tube assembly safely. Recommend you buy a small padded bag for the OTA with lots of padding. Better safe than sorry!
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Hi, Our mount is compatible with the entire selection of the tripod that Amazon offers. Here is the link to the tripods
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you can use any tripod that has the screw that you can screw under the camera. i bought one from walmart and it worked.
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dh i think you can get a adapter you would need to convert a 3/8-16 mount to a 1/4-20 tripod mount that's on the amazon basics pistol grip tripod.type in at amazon search [ convert a 3/8-16 mount to a1/4-20 tripod mount ] this is a nice reasonably price tripod . hope this helps on your decision .
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I didn't need any additional item. This mount has a tripod screw hole in the bottom that fits basic tripod screws. Attached to my tripod with no problems.
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Mine came with a tripod mount that has a 5/8" male connector. The problem is, the mount connection is 3/8" - which meant I had to buy an adapter and couldn't mount this out of the box using the contents of the box. A two dollar adapter fixed the issue, but made the tripod mount more unstable. I purchased a desk microphone stand by On-Stage to solve this issue. Ultimately spending more, but getting what I wanted.
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your camera's mount point should work with this tripod. you will need a coin or something to tighten up the quick release that attaches to the pod. hope this helps
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The tripod is short, but is included. It also has a standard tripod screw mount on the bottom. It will work with most other tripods if you need elevation.
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I can't find the screw mount for a tripod. Is it obvious? Seems it should be.
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Never heard of that tripod so cannot advise you. If you do some measuring perhaps you can compare your measurements with the specs of the product. Sorry I cannot be more helpfull
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If it's too late to return ithe tripod, the camera mount is universal and sold separately. The piece isn't expensive at all.
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You may have received a response from me earlier. This evening when I returned home, I used a set of my binoculars and tried to mount to tripod. Not a good idea. The picture above looks different than one I have. I would discuss your needs with a local shop.
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You would have to design your own mounting system, beyond the tripod mount. I did not get optional mounts in the box with my purchase.
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Yes, this mount has a tripod compatible thread - or at least it fits the bottom of the camera as expected.
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I just checked my set up. The tripod I have is definitely the Dolica Proline Carbon. You are correct that when you remove the existing head on your tripod, the male bolt head is 3/8". The pistol grip has matching female threads to that size. Only the camcorder/camera to baseplate is done in 1/4" x 20 threads that I know of. Again, unless you have something weird going on, this should work for you. BTW, also, my tripod was bought at Costco at that ridiculous low price they had them for then, and subsequently I added this pistol grip.