Portability Matters: EQ6-R Pro vs AM5 (Full Weight Breakdown) Sky Watcher and ZWO Head to Head🔭
Thinking about ditching your heavy EQ6-R Pro for the sleek and lightweight ZWO AM5? Or maybe you're shopping for your first serious astrophotography mount and can't decide which way to go? In this video, I break down the real-world weight and portability differences between the two mounts—tripods, counterweights, full setups. No marketing fluff, just raw numbers and honest opinions.
I’ve owned and used both mounts , and in this side-by-side comparison, you’ll see:
Total weight breakdowns (with gear!)
The real deal on setup time and portability
What actually matters when you're shooting at 3AM
Whether the AM5 is worth the extra cash 💸
Why I sold my EQ6-R Pro—and what I’d do differently today
If you're an apartment-dweller, a dark-sky chaser, or just sick of lugging 30kg up a flight of stairs, this one’s for you. Spoiler: The EQ6-R’s tripod weighs more than the AM5’s head. You can’t unsee that.
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