While the G-11 would be a great solution if photo work was you only
requirement, I would recommend getting the LX200 with a wedge. The unsung glory
of the LX200 is how well the Alt-Az mode works for casual observing. "Go To" is
great also but not as important as the rock solid stability and ease of use
Alt-Az brings to the equation.

The standard Meade wedge is cheap if you pick one up used ($90) but as they
say, you get what you pay for. I would recommend looking for a good deal on a
Meade Super wedge ($250).

Once you sell the LX50 you should come out way ahead in total cost than pulling
the OTA off the fork mount and trying to find a buyer for the LX50 forks.

IMHO,

Bob Parks


Frank Schwartz wrote:

> I have an 8" LX-50, and was considering buying an LX-200, but I thought
> perhaps I should consider some sort of other mount/drive system instead. My
> objective is to have something that will give me great PEC, clock drive, can
> interface with an ST-4, and is good for astrophotography. As far as I can
> tell, my OTA is just fine, it's the drive system that the LX-50's have a bad
> rap for.
>
> Anyone know of any readings about this? Is there something I can just drop
> my OTA into, or would I have to retrofit it?
>
> Any help would be appreciated.
> Thanks,
> Frank Schwartz

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