iOptron at NEAF 2024

I have been using iOptron mounts for a long time now. When I purchase my first iOptron, the 45 PO it revolutionized my imaging because I was then able to capture much longer exposures. Plus the larger payload was a big help and kept me expanding what kind of imaging rigs I used on it.

[@praahas]

iOptron really needs to market this mount more! Inspite of the lack of reviews or marketing, took a chance with the iOptron HAE29.. and I must say, I am not at all disappointed... it is a beautiful mount! Works really well with NINA and ASI Air Plus ! The new design with the inbuilt wifi is a good new feature to avoid the hand controller!

[@TheNarrowbandChannel]

Totally agree

[@Rtd_astro]

Im definitely looking into the strainwave as my next mount!!

[@MrSummitville]

Great Interview!

[@edwardgill1042]

So where is the info on the HAE16? Just what I was looking for, but no info on any iOptron site.

[@TheNarrowbandChannel]

That website of theirs is so old looking. I should have mentioned it to them when I was there.

[@KevinRudd-w8s]

Having to connect a mount to a computer via a hand controller put me off the ioptron HEM15 so I'm glad they're moving away from that idea, the fewer cables the better, I just wish that suppliers gave a choice of cable lengths, as I usually use an ASIair or a PLL Eagle, I don't really need 1mtr+ long cables to connect everything up, though some ZWO gear does come with a standard and short length cable which is nice.

[@AshA-ww8hc]

I have the HAE69ec. Its a good mount. Not amazing but good enough. Some designe flaws with the iMate implementation that I would rather they have skipped.

[@AstraPharmaq8]

What’s your most glaring weak point with the 69ec?
I’m considering one myself 🤔

[@AmatureAstronomer]

Interesting.

[@mikelockwood2104]

thank you doing this interview

[@TheNarrowbandChannel]

Your are welcome.