Vixen APZ owners?

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Any Vixen APZ Advanced Polaris owners there? Seems a bit pricey, but supposedly can be easily converted into an EQ. I've seen load capacities listed at 6kg and also 8kg?
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The weight capacity is 8kg if used manually and reduces to 6kg if using the motor modules.
I have had my eye on this for a while now as a lightweight travel EQ.
I really like the modular design.

Someone over on CN has even figured out how to connect the Starbook 10 controller to it for full goto.
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Do you happen to know what the center column mounting bolt size is? M5?

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I believe it is either a M10 or 3/8"
You could email Barry at Vixen Optics/ Star Guy and ask to confirm.
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Oops. My bad. M5 is way too small.
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