NEW ZWO AM5 Mount - Unboxing & First Impressions!
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- Опубліковано 21 лип 2022
- In this video I unpack the new ZWO AM5 Harmonic mount and get my first light! I decided to go big, and try out my Celestron C9.25 Edge for my first night out. It is very well machined, and results look promising thus far!
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Your enthusiasm is infectious! 🙂
Awesome, look forward to the full review!
Great video! I am so surprised at your results!
Yeah? That’s on the carbon fiber tripod too, so quite surprising indeed!
well done video - thank you sir
Keep up your great videos!
Thanks!
I look forward to your review!
Sounds good!
Cool!! I can't wait to receive mine!
It's on its way and I have about 5 more days to wait!
Greetings from Argentina!
Awesome, enjoy it!
@@AstroBlender I need to see your review!! I already have my AM5 but I have had clouds and rain for more than a week. And this week winds!⛈ I haven't been able to get her out yet!😁
I look forward to your next video!
Thank you!!
Congrats on your new mount. Just got my AM5 the other day. Looking forward to your in-depth review of how you setup your system
Awesome, how are you liking it so far?
@@AstroBlender great. Apparently it came preloaded with clouds
Same here.
Great unboxing video! Looking forward to see future videos with tips and tricks. Where did you buy the counter weight from?
I took it off my Celestron Advanced VX. The ZWO has a 20mm shaft.
AstroBlender! like.this is insane recording- 😍
Thanks for the video--can't wait for the full review. I got my AM5 the other day, but haven't had chance to assemble it. I'll be interested to hear how that 9.25 inch SCT does without pier extenders on the tripod!
It did great, but the carbon fiber tripod probably made the guiding a little worse than is possible. I’m sticking it on the AVX tripod and I bet I can do even better.
@@AstroBlender Thanks for your reply! Is the AM5 compatible with the AVX tripod?
Awesome unboxing! I am looking forward to the review. Normally strain wave AKA harmonic mounts are super expensive! This one has a price closer to a premium GEM! I see you got this thing loaded up already but getting sub second guiding! Pretty amazing! Does the one you have use encoders?
Yes, pretty impressive, especially on the light carbon fiber tripod. From what I understand the AM5 does not use encoders.
Great Video I been useing a cgx with my 8" Rasa and now my back hurts,Now after watching youre video my wallet is in agony AM5 arrived yesterday!! Very impressed cant wait for a clear night.
Awesome! The AM5 works great with the RASA!
@@AstroBlender Yes it looks great I use a 10kg weight on the tripod just ensure it will not topple over
The whole set up just dosent look right!! but works really well and is very portable and lightweight compared to CGX cant wait to hear your thoughts on the Review
Very nice
Strongly considering this mount. Enjoyed your follow-up video on it as well. Quick question, what tablet/phone are you using for the AsiAir app? Super sharp resolution on the screen. I'm using a 2016 Samsung Tab A with S Pen and my stars never look that tight.
Hey there, this is an iPad Pro (original version, the latest version would be even better).
Congrats on your mount! I have to say I've been more intrigued by the HEM27 due to its lower mount weight (by almost 2kg!) and it not using a strain wave drive for DEC (where in my opinion it's not necessary, or at least the ROI on having a strain wave gear there is pretty low), but this is really promising!
Yes, I agree - especially in DEC. Time will tell to see how this does. The HEM27 also looks like an awesome option. I’m thinking the more competition we see on these strainwave geared mounts, the more competitive the pricing and features. I can’t tell you how nice it was carrying that outside compared to the CGX! So easy!
Hey Cuiv! I just got the iOptron carbon fiber tripod to replace the LiteRoc tripod on my CEM26 and wow it's like I have a new mount. I can actually lift it with one hand and carry it over my shoulder. I think it is basically the same tripod that the AM5 uses. I love it as now I can leave my mount setup and take it outside in one piece! Still thinking about the HEM27 though 😀
@@deep_space_dave Awesome!! Makes me want to spend my hard earned money, but the yen is so weak...
@@CuivTheLazyGeek will you be able to do a test of the HEM27 by any chance?
Also, the iOptron HEM27 (and now, the HEM44) have some provision for through-the-mount cabling, which will help with cable management. On the negative side, from what I have read, the stock HEM44 latitude range is restricted because of the internally-routed cable(s).
Thank you for the video. Do you still need ASIStar with AM5 mount?
I’m not sure if you’re referring to ASIAIR or not? If so, yes, ASI Air can run the mount.
Hi, good review. This mount is good for your SCT, so the stars are perfectly round with long exposures?
Yes, but the tripod isn’t really sufficient for SCT imaging I’ve found.
When are you going to do a follow up review? Guiding performance and show a final image?
I’m hopeful to finish filming the review this weekend.
Definitely going to be a real player in this market. IMHO and for my needs, I'm holding out for the Pegasus NYX-101. It's $1000 more than the AM5 which is a bit of a downer but you get 10Kg more of capacity with counterweight and 7Kg more without counterweight. In my desired portable setup that does make a difference. One other downside is my ASIAir "might" not work with the Pegasus but that remains to be seen. The AM5 looks to be a real winner regardless. Bonus to all of us astrophotographers for sure.
I’m so jealous, I’m still waiting.
When are you going to do a follow up review on how it performed?
Hopefully finishing up filming this weekend!
Can I use my tripod from eq6rpro for the am5?? That zwo tripod seems very lightweight.
Not sure on that - I agree though the tripod is a bit light for long focal length. I’ve been using my Celestron AVX tripod with great results.
Can the clutch be released in order to balance the counter weights? What is diameter of the counter weight bar?
No, they cannot. You just eyeball the balance as best you can. The counterweight shaft is 20mm
wait, if there's no clutch release for RA and DA, how do you balance the scope when you attach a counterweight? 🤔
You don’t balance it.
How to take flats with a white t-shirt light on the top method? should we change to alt-azimuth mode?
I just use the hand control and slew to the zenith position.
@@AstroBlender Thank you. I've another question as well. I don't have north view at all, hence I kept my AM5 towards true north and want to try ASIAir All Sky Polar alignment. So, to make the scope pointing south, Should I use hand controller and slew scope towards south or use ASIAir sky atlas to select some object from south(Before PA will it be fine?). I'm little confused, any reply can very helpful,
I am guessing that the mount is way out of balance in RA and DEC - really hard hard to believe that your guiding was that good with the OTA being so bloody heavy relative to the one counter weight on the short CW bar. Crazy! It even looks like it would tip over when the kit is near transit.
You would certainly think so. When pointing at the zenith I stayed outside making sure it wouldn’t tip over. It defies logic, that’s for sure!
Do you think the AM5 could replace an EQ6R Pro?
Please try this mount with your rasa 8 too
Nicely done. It’s a pain to carry an AVX fully loaded outside from the house. Looks like I will spend the extra $$$ to save my back from further pain. Lol.
Haha that’s what my wife said too, because the CGX weighs a billion pounds.
@@AstroBlender I also planned on getting the CGX for my C-11. Not any more. Lol. How do you like the ZWO mount?
@@figzastro-photography I'm enjoying the mount a ton! The CF tripod is a bit flimsy with the heavy weight, but for small telescopes it's a match made in heaven!
@@AstroBlender just informed my ZWO that the mount is backordered till October. Guess I need to get more pain pills. Lol.
This seems to do almost everything the $4k Rainbow RST135 does... interesting, might be time for a change...
Was that a Celestron EdgeHD 8?
EdgeHD 9.25
What is the weight limit? Can I put an 8" ScT on it?
Oh yes, easily. With a counterweight you can hold up to 20kg!
where was the counter weight bar? with the stand or in the mount box?
You have to buy the counterweight bar separately, it’s not included.
@@AstroBlender ah thanks
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NEVER use the supplied shoulder strap!!! Mine broke on the first use sending it all crashing onto concrete from 4 feet high!! I am not the only one this has happened to either. ZWO has said they will replace it on their forum, but no other warnings have been sent to owners.