Aug 1, 2024 · Photo credit ZWO / Stock photo. The AM3 Harmonic Mount from ZWO - First Impressions. AM3 stands for Asi Mount 3 represents the model # (3 for the smaller model, 5 for the larger). The AM3 Mount & TC40 Tripod arrived very quickly (in only a few days) to me; in (upstate) New York. I was happy to learn that ZWO has a US location, which isn't very ...

Aug 8, 2023 · When I noticed that you have to slide a counterweight onto the AM5 to beat the maximum weight that the AM3 is capable of I realized that ZWO positioned these two mounts more cleverly than many internet pundits first thought. I agree that the AM3 is not that much smaller than the AM5, but that observation misses the point.

Dec 18, 2023 · John, don't get me wrong. I got the AM3 because I wanted something a little lighter to travel with my main imaging rig which is a 71FL. So far, I've tested the AM3 with my 71FL setup and it works great. It feels like that I'm getting better …

Apr 21, 2023 · ZWO says the AM5 can handle 13kg without a counterweight, and 20kg with one. For the AM3 they say 8kg and 13kg. It is often said for standard GEMs that the rated capacity is an overstatement, that one should try to use only half of it for imaging, though you might do shaky visual closer to the limit.

Oct 29, 2023 · Zwo am3 vs am5? - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: I have an 8” SCT evolution, Nikon camera, and a 70-200 zoom lens. I’ve taken some photos using the Nikon and 8” SCT. I’m happy with my photos so far, considering I forgot to take darks flats or biases. My main problem is the evolution mount takes up too much space. It fills half the trunk of the tiny car when camping with scouts ...

Sep 17, 2023 · ZWO AM3 - posted in Mounts: Hi, I have a Lumix S5 camera and think about getting ZWO AM3 with ZWO guiding camera and scope, ASIAir Mini and some main scope. (Havent decided yet) The issue is Lumix S5 wont work with ASIAir, but the idea is to use ASIAir only for drift alignment. With this setup will I be able to drift align quickly without connect main camera/scope? Also additional questions: 1 ...

Jun 11, 2023 · Another option I considered was the Sky-Watcher EQM-35 Pro but after a lot of research, I have also ruled it out due to the various issues that the EQM-35 is plagued by. It's now down to either the ZWO AM5 or ZWO AM3, with a preference towards the AM3 for my reasons as mentioned above and in previous forums. Zak

Nov 27, 2024 · Automatic star alignment of ZWO harmonic mounts in Alt-Az mode - posted in Mounts: I want to report my experience with automatic 3-star alignment of the ZWO harmonic mount in Alt-az mode, using only a scope, camera and (in my case) Sharpcap. The ZWO harmonic mounts (AM3 and AM5) can be configured in Alt-Az mode. I use this for planetary (viewing or EAA) occasionally because its more intuitive ...

Nov 12, 2023 · ZWO AM3 Guiding - posted in Beginning Deep Sky Imaging: Hello all, As the recent proud owner of a ZWO AM3 mount Im loving my astrophotography journey so far. However, due to my inexperience there are a few areas that Im really unsure of. Unbelievably, with the arrival of my new setup I had a few clear nights, so Ive been out in the back yard trying out my new gear. I have a problem with guide ...

Aug 27, 2024 · ZWO am5 or am3 mount - posted in Mounts: Looking to buy portable zwo am5 or am3. Plan use with AT 102EDL and AT 72edll. I know am5 mount handle well either one scopes. Not sure with am3. Anyone who has 4 refractor astrophotography on am3? Heard new model am5n. More better than am5. Would be on sale near Christmas? CDS James