#Skywatcher EQ5 Pro vs Skywatcher EQM-35 Pro

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woeful raft
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Hi everyone, I was considering buying my first GoTo Equatorial mount as a substitute for the iOptron Skyguider Pro I own, I find that a lot of time is lost during initial set up (polar alignment, focusing, and assembly of the equipment) and I was considering a switch from the SkyGuider Pro as it would at least remove one uncertainty from my (very few) astrophotography sessions finding the Galaxies or Nebulas. I would like to point out that I don't go out and do Astrophotography often due to laziness (having to set up everything) and weather limitations (clouds, wind, rain etc.) I have been looking at https://www.astroshop.eu/mountings-accessories/mountings/equatorial-with-goto/15_55_10_40/m,Skywatcher mounts and they seem more reputable as a brand, I have noticed that there isn't a huge difference in pricing between these 2 mounts (eqm-35 and eq5 pro), anyone have advice on whether one is better than the other or would I simply be advised to save up more money and just get the EQ6-R pro instead?

thanks in advance

woeful raft
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It may be worth noting that I have a Redcat 51, DSLR camera, zwo mini guide scope & zwo asi 120MM-S mono (guide camera)

gentle compass
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Both are really good but I think if you want some flexibility in the scopes you can put on I’d say a HEQ 5 pro, newts, SCTs, bigger refractors (:

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Still a EQ6R is better but the HEQ 5 is cheaper and still absolutely amazing