[AZ-Observing] 35mm Astrophotography Mount

I want to get back into taking 35mm astrophotography and I looking for a low 
cost equatorial head or high quality barn-door type tracker.  I will be using a 
Cannon SLR with up to a 300mm lens and a heavy Bogen tripod.  What are my 
options?  Are there any good but low cost equatorial heads?  I have looked into 
the CG5 head but wasn't impressed with the quality and the CG8 is too 
expensive.  My requirements are as follows:

 

-         Ability to align the equatorial head.

-         Ability to carry the weight of the 35mm camera plus 300mm telephoto 
lens.

-         Ability to RA track up to 45 minutes.

-         Ability to mount to a tripod.



Thanks;

 

Jim Waters

EVAC

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