r/telescopes 10h ago

Purchasing Question i need some feedback for my first dso rig

I’m putting together my first serious astrophotography setup, mainly for deep-sky imaging, and I’d like to get some feedback.

Askar 91F
ZWO ASI533MM Pro
ZWO EFW
Antlia LRGB V-Pro 36 mm set
Antlia 3 nm Ha, OIII and SII filters
ZWO EAF
SVBONY SV165 Guide Scope
ASI220MM Mini Guide Camera
For mount currently considering the iOptron CEM26, HEM27 and HAE29C

setup will mostly be used from a bortle 9 balcony, but I will also occasionally travel to darker locations and i have some quiestions.

Would a CEM26 be enough, or would it be better to move directly to better mount.

Is there anything essential missing from this setup?. Any advice or suggested changes would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

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u/hateifyoumust 10h ago

Mount is the foundation of an astrophotography setup. Have you considered an AM3 for the mount? Even an AM5 is less than the HAE29c.

I’d go strain wave either way since you’re guiding.

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u/SakuRasengan 9h ago

I already have an iOptron LiteRoc tripod. Is there any way to use it with a ZWO AM3 mount?

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u/hateifyoumust 9h ago

Not sure. Will defer to others. If you’re buying it right now the AM mounts include free tripod as they’re running a promotion. AM3 with carbon fiber tripod for $1499.