Mike;

Thanks for the fast reply. I have been keeping an eye on your
website waiting for the review on the Skymemo. I am looking to make
a decision on the Skymemo or the AstroTrac in the next 2 weeks. I
understand how the AstroTrac can carry a heaver load. I plan to use
a Borg 76mm ED scope for some of my astrophotography shots so load
capacity is a concern. The Skymemo looks sturdier and includes a
tripod with a alt/az head. This should make polar alignment easer
and maybe more accurate. The AstroTrac doesn't include a tripod and
it looks to be harder to polar align. It also uses plastic. I live
in Phoenix, AZ and I have seen it get up to 120 degrees here before
the sun goes down. I am afraid of warping. The Skymemo has about +-
8" of RA error too according to Hutech. I want to make a decision
based on polar alignment accuracy, ability to track on long exposures
(30-35 minutes for film), RA error rate, ease of setup and load
capacity.

I am interested is seeing how the two compare in your review.

Jim



--- In astrotrac@yahoogroups.com, "photogazer" <moveracker@...> wrote:
>
> Jim,
>
> I have both the Kenko SkyMemo and the AstroTrac TT320. I use both,
but
> if I am only setting up one, I set up the AstroTrac. The payload
> capacity of the AstroTrac is higher, and it is easier to use, in my
> opinion. I have already reviewed the AstroTrac on my review website,
> astronomyreviews.com. I am working on completing the SkyMemo review,
> but it has been tough because I keep setting up the AstroTrac.
>
> Mike
>
> --- In astrotrac@yahoogroups.com, "Jim" <jwaters125@> wrote:
> >
> > Hello
> >
> > I plan to purchase one of these products. Does anybody have any
> > experiance with the Skymemo and what's you recommendation on the
> > AstroTrac vs. the Skymemo. I plan to use a Canon XTi camera with
> > lenses up to 300mm.
> >
> > Jim Waters
> >
>