Yeah, mine is on the way now, too. I love getting things a few years after the fact that I see how everyone else liked it tweaked it. Funny, tho. I just order first, then look at reviews setup while it's being shipped. 😅
Thank you for making this "lame" unboxing video. I had the exact same questions regarding the accessories as you, and also the quick assembly is very helpful! Thank you again!
Dude I just bought one and while you may think these videos are stupid if not for this one i would not know what was missing in my purchase. a dovetail bar and star tracker mount...just an empty box among multiple boxes in that shipment. Thanks and that is why these videos are helpful
Thanks for sharing this unboxing and setup I just got it I have not open it yet still waiting for the rest of my setup to come but you just answer my question about the the dove plate tks.
I got mine just after Christmas and put it all together, but I need a power station that has a cigarette lighter port having trouble finding the one I want, so I have my toys but can’t use it yet 😢 I got the manual, but I bought a different dovetail and waiting on a small rig clamp to attach my guide scope to the dovetail also. Can’t wait to use it. I’ll be using it with my canon 90 and sigma 150-600mm.
No one reads instructions anymore anyway because we got accustom to setup instructions/manuals sucks (even more than unboxing videos 😄) and being full of errors, typos or is just bad made. I assumed that it would be more complicated to setup considering everything else related to astro, so I searched for setup instruction before even opening the box. It was the easiest setup I have done for years and im sure some kids could do this blindfolded. No need for instructions at all. Thanks for the video anyway🙂
Thanks for posting because mine came with an empty box with absolutely nothing in it. I guess they used it as a spacer for cushioning between the two weights.
Are you seeing excessive friction in both Dec and RA axis? Aoparently it stcks and messes up some photo sessions. Theres a video on line where the owner loosens the clamp up bolt retention for both Dec and RA axis requiring some.disassy. Once completed the az spins freely for balancing, as does the RA axis. I just bought one and havent opened the box yet for fear of problems. Im considering returning it. Also, I have a 102 mm refractor and data says 100 aperature max. Not sure if a fit up or other issue? Good luck with you're endeavors. I am a little skeptical at this juncture. Forgitbto mention, the sticky / friction videronstated no bearings in this unit only bushings and bad heavy grease as the culprips for excessive friction.
How are you liking it? I was looking at getting a whole rig right off the bat, but to save me $$$ I might just get the mount and use my dslr with 300mm f4 ED lens. I see that it comes with camera plate and dovetail which is perfect to get started! Ill have to watch more of your videos to see your results. Thanks a lot! I think Ive made my mind on the EQM-35. OHHH.... also, does your mount work wifi too with phone app or is that the wifi model without remote? Thanks for sharing pal! 👌
Extremely helpful video. I am planning to buy one and was thinking if the ALITOVE AC to DC Converter 12V 5A 60W 100-240V to 12V Car Cigarette Lighter Socket AC/DC Power Adapter Power Supply works for the mount?
Hi Bruce! Great Great video cover all the most important points. but still had a doubt that: yeah dude about EQM-35, doesn't the mount already comes with a dovetail plate? so that I would not need to buy external which I decided earlier. cause I am confused that if it already comes then it won't be necessary to buy another William Optics DSD210 as any vixen style will fit with radian raptor right? and 1/4 20" screws will fir in EQM-35 Dovetail ( included)? I hope you answer my question cause you know its a big purchase and I have this question. :)
I watched your unboxing of the eqm-35 but u didn't open the longer box. Does this come with the tri pod mount as well. I'm looking 👀 into getting this tracker. How do u like it so far.
Hello guys.. im torn between this mount and the star adventurer gti.. i know this mount has more payload capacity but heard it has issues..what do you guys recommend based on experience. Thanks
Hey! Great video. I think I will buy this mount. But I have one question. The data cable that comes with the mount. Is it still the old serial port? or is it a normal usb now?
Thank you for your video it was informative and enjoyable. A question if I may...does this mount support losmandy dovetail plates or can you only mount with Vixen style dovetail accessories?
Hi Bruce, good video, one question, what is the largest telescope you have put in it? I have the same mount and I have put a total weight (between telescope, camera and accessories) of 4.5 kilograms and works fine for astrophotography, but I want to change telescope (it would have a total payload of 6 kilograms) and I don't know if it will be too heavy for astrophotography. Thanks!!
That might be pushing its upper limits. I try to keep the weight at half of its listed capacity or less for astrophotography. It's a great mount for the price, but it's weight capacity is its shortfall.
@@brucetracyphotography9879 thanks, that's why I was asking, with the configuration I want (12 pounds) it would be a little over 50% of the listed capacity (22 pounds)
Hi! i have an Orion Optics UK VX8 (8 inch newton) with cameras etc on top of it that weigh somewhere around 9 kg with a 60mm/240mm guidescope. Its not perfect and there are definitely errors caused by the mount, mostly in days where there is (any) wind. In windless days this is by far the cheapest go-to mount you can realistically attempt to mount an 8 inch newtonian onto. I would recommend it to any low-mass setup and to all approaching 10kg setups where you have to budjet cost or the weight of the mount.
@@clla3393 Hi, I have this mount, used with a Skywatcher ED80 + camera + guiding scope, etc, total weight is more or less 6 kilograms and it works. Considering my focal lenght od 510mm I can achieve 300 sec subs without problems
@@laurentscholer6525 thanks friend!!!!, that helps me a lot. May I ask you, do you have problems with the perpendicularity of the axes when you do the tracking calibration with pdh2 guiding?
This is fantastic! My 9 year old son is craaaazy into space and I just ordered this same mount for our first tracker. I had the exact same questions, and you’ve answered them! Looking forward to seeing more of your videos. One question - can you attach a camera and lens with the dovetail bar and use the goto feature? Thanks again!
I am not sure of the answer to this one. I have tracked using just a camera and a lens, but I had to manually find the objects that I photographed. I wouldn't think the goto feature would work without the top part of the mount attached.
@@andreigaming5581 bro what… the eqm 35 is for VERY budget astrophotography, not professional in the slightest. A 9 year old should certainly have a mount this cheap and affordable, not meant for pros at all. A pro would buy a much nicer mount.
Informative video! I'm looking at purchasing the eqm-35, it's been quite a few months since you made this video? How has the experience been? I'll be using a Zenithstar61 ii on it, guiding the whole bit. Total weight is just under 6lbs, do you feel the mount is quality and could handle my setup?
The EQM-35 should easily be able to handle 6 pounds. My setup is much heavier than this and I haven't had any problems yet. The key is to make sure you polar alignment is perfect.
@@brucetracyphotography9879 Nice! How heavy is your setup, just so I have an idea of how much room I have to grow. The other day I actually picked up an eqm-35 and have had two nights so far with it. It has worked very well these past two nights! Most of the time I was getting sub 1" rms. Nothing higher than 1.2" thus far. And it works very well with the asiair pro!
The EQM-35 can handle up to 22 pounds, so you want to keep it under half that weight for astrophotography. As long as you entire setup is under 11 pounds, you won't have any problems.
Yeah, mine is on the way now, too. I love getting things a few years after the fact that I see how everyone else liked it tweaked it. Funny, tho. I just order first, then look at reviews setup while it's being shipped. 😅
Thank you for making this "lame" unboxing video. I had the exact same questions regarding the accessories as you, and also the quick assembly is very helpful! Thank you again!
Dude I just bought one and while you may think these videos are stupid if not for this one i would not know what was missing in my purchase. a dovetail bar and star tracker mount...just an empty box among multiple boxes in that shipment. Thanks and that is why these videos are helpful
Thanks for sharing this unboxing and setup I just got it I have not open it yet still waiting for the rest of my setup to come but you just answer my question about the the dove plate tks.
I got mine just after Christmas and put it all together, but I need a power station that has a cigarette lighter port having trouble finding the one I want, so I have my toys but can’t use it yet 😢 I got the manual, but I bought a different dovetail and waiting on a small rig clamp to attach my guide scope to the dovetail also. Can’t wait to use it. I’ll be using it with my canon 90 and sigma 150-600mm.
No one reads instructions anymore anyway because we got accustom to setup instructions/manuals sucks (even more than unboxing videos 😄) and being full of errors, typos or is just bad made. I assumed that it would be more complicated to setup considering everything else related to astro, so I searched for setup instruction before even opening the box. It was the easiest setup I have done for years and im sure some kids could do this blindfolded. No need for instructions at all. Thanks for the video anyway🙂
Thanks for posting because mine came with an empty box with absolutely nothing in it. I guess they used it as a spacer for cushioning between the two weights.
Yes spacer empty box. I just got mine yesterday!!
Nice video - I got one of these myself for my Skywatcher Evostar 100 ED. One thing - you put the accessory tray in upside down ;)
I noticed that as soon as I published the video. Of course, by then, it was too late.
How is the mount doing with the long tube of the ED100?
@@DanielBoychuk It can be a bit tight near zenith. Would love a 6-8 inch (150-200mm) extension pier - the EP gets pretty low to the ground sometimes.
Good unboxing video. Just ordered my today. Subbed.
Are you seeing excessive friction in both Dec and RA axis? Aoparently it stcks and messes up some photo sessions. Theres a video on line where the owner loosens the clamp up bolt retention for both Dec and RA axis requiring some.disassy. Once completed the az spins freely for balancing, as does the RA axis. I just bought one and havent opened the box yet for fear of problems. Im considering returning it. Also, I have a 102 mm refractor and data says 100 aperature max. Not sure if a fit up or other issue? Good luck with you're endeavors. I am a little skeptical at this juncture. Forgitbto mention, the sticky / friction videronstated no bearings in this unit only bushings and bad heavy grease as the culprips for excessive friction.
How are you liking it? I was looking at getting a whole rig right off the bat, but to save me $$$ I might just get the mount and use my dslr with 300mm f4 ED lens. I see that it comes with camera plate and dovetail which is perfect to get started! Ill have to watch more of your videos to see your results. Thanks a lot! I think Ive made my mind on the EQM-35. OHHH.... also, does your mount work wifi too with phone app or is that the wifi model without remote? Thanks for sharing pal! 👌
Extremely helpful video. I am planning to buy one and was thinking if the ALITOVE AC to DC Converter 12V 5A 60W 100-240V to 12V Car Cigarette Lighter Socket AC/DC Power Adapter Power Supply works for the mount?
Thanks for the setup crash course
Hi Bruce! Great Great video cover all the most important points.
but still had a doubt that:
yeah dude about EQM-35, doesn't the mount already comes with a dovetail plate? so that I would not need to buy external which I decided earlier.
cause I am confused that if it already comes then it won't be necessary to buy another William Optics DSD210 as any vixen style will fit with radian raptor right? and 1/4 20" screws will fir in EQM-35 Dovetail ( included)?
I hope you answer my question cause you know its a big purchase and I have this question.
:)
I watched your unboxing of the eqm-35 but u didn't open the longer box. Does this come with the tri pod mount as well. I'm looking 👀 into getting this tracker. How do u like it so far.
Thank you. This was helpful.
After using it for nearly a year any new thoughts on it you can share, thanks and clear skies
Hello guys.. im torn between this mount and the star adventurer gti.. i know this mount has more payload capacity but heard it has issues..what do you guys recommend based on experience. Thanks
Hey! Great video.
I think I will buy this mount.
But I have one question. The data cable that comes with the mount. Is it still the old serial port? or is it a normal usb now?
Thank you for your video it was informative and enjoyable. A question if I may...does this mount support losmandy dovetail plates or can you only mount with Vixen style dovetail accessories?
I think it only supports Vixen ... but I could be wrong about that.
Hi Bruce, good video, one question, what is the largest telescope you have put in it? I have the same mount and I have put a total weight (between telescope, camera and accessories) of 4.5 kilograms and works fine for astrophotography, but I want to change telescope (it would have a total payload of 6 kilograms) and I don't know if it will be too heavy for astrophotography. Thanks!!
That might be pushing its upper limits. I try to keep the weight at half of its listed capacity or less for astrophotography. It's a great mount for the price, but it's weight capacity is its shortfall.
@@brucetracyphotography9879 thanks, that's why I was asking, with the configuration I want (12 pounds) it would be a little over 50% of the listed capacity (22 pounds)
Hi! i have an Orion Optics UK VX8 (8 inch newton) with cameras etc on top of it that weigh somewhere around 9 kg with a 60mm/240mm guidescope. Its not perfect and there are definitely errors caused by the mount, mostly in days where there is (any) wind. In windless days this is by far the cheapest go-to mount you can realistically attempt to mount an 8 inch newtonian onto.
I would recommend it to any low-mass setup and to all approaching 10kg setups where you have to budjet cost or the weight of the mount.
@@clla3393 Hi, I have this mount, used with a Skywatcher ED80 + camera + guiding scope, etc, total weight is more or less 6 kilograms and it works. Considering my focal lenght od 510mm I can achieve 300 sec subs without problems
@@laurentscholer6525
thanks friend!!!!, that helps me a lot. May I ask you, do you have problems with the perpendicularity of the axes when you do the tracking calibration with pdh2 guiding?
This is fantastic! My 9 year old son is craaaazy into space and I just ordered this same mount for our first tracker. I had the exact same questions, and you’ve answered them! Looking forward to seeing more of your videos.
One question - can you attach a camera and lens with the dovetail bar and use the goto feature? Thanks again!
I am not sure of the answer to this one. I have tracked using just a camera and a lens, but I had to manually find the objects that I photographed. I wouldn't think the goto feature would work without the top part of the mount attached.
mount your camera to the same type of dovetail bar for a telescope and use it like a telescope and the goto should work fine
DONT BUY A 9 YEAR OLD THIS,YOU CAN BUY AN EQ3
THE EQM -35 IS JUST FOR PROFESSIONAL ASTROPHOTOGRAPHY
@@andreigaming5581 bro what… the eqm 35 is for VERY budget astrophotography, not professional in the slightest. A 9 year old should certainly have a mount this cheap and affordable, not meant for pros at all. A pro would buy a much nicer mount.
Informative video! I'm looking at purchasing the eqm-35, it's been quite a few months since you made this video? How has the experience been? I'll be using a Zenithstar61 ii on it, guiding the whole bit. Total weight is just under 6lbs, do you feel the mount is quality and could handle my setup?
The EQM-35 should easily be able to handle 6 pounds. My setup is much heavier than this and I haven't had any problems yet. The key is to make sure you polar alignment is perfect.
@@brucetracyphotography9879
Nice! How heavy is your setup, just so I have an idea of how much room I have to grow. The other day I actually picked up an eqm-35 and have had two nights so far with it. It has worked very well these past two nights! Most of the time I was getting sub 1" rms. Nothing higher than 1.2" thus far.
And it works very well with the asiair pro!
The EQM-35 can handle up to 22 pounds, so you want to keep it under half that weight for astrophotography. As long as you entire setup is under 11 pounds, you won't have any problems.
What is the max weight load? I have a 24 LB 8 inch F6 Dobsonian. Would this be too much weight and lenght?
For visual, 22 lbs.
Is this eqm 35 also a star tracker. I'm just wondering.
It can be modified to turn it in to a tracker as well.
Great video but thanks to you my bank account is down quite a bit😁
is this mount compatible with the meade lx85 5"? any feedback would be appreciated
I think the Meade lx85 is a mount and not a telescope. The Sky-Watcher EQM-35 can only handle a light telescope ... I would say up to 12 pounds.
What's the model# of the power unit you bought from Amazon?
Amazon has a rebranded version of my power station.. it is the Aeiusny Portable 500W 288WH Power Station.
where did you buy this from
I got it from B&H Photo back in November.
@@brucetracyphotography9879 okay i will see it
There's nothing worse but yes I did it myself.😅