[APML] Setting up GP-DX mount

["Leo S." <l.stachowicz@btinternet.com>]

I just got my first mount,and have been trying to set it up but am a little 
confused by the instructions - after having attached the motor drives,the 
instructions go on to describe how to attach the "Manual Operation Clutch" 
...but i can't seem to find the parts needed!

Is manual operation an optional extra? I'm guessing that its used to make 
the fine adjustments needed for long exposure guiding ...so would it be 
useful at all for short exposures with short/normal FL 35mm lenses?

I'm also wondering if i should have got a counterweight. For 2-3 35mm 
cameras mounted on the GP-DX,would it be necessary/recommended?

And one final question... the base of the mount which attaches to the tripod
has the "altitude adjustment screws" and "azimuth adjustment knobs",but i 
can't understand how these can affect altitude/azimuth since each 
screw/knob pushes against its opposite counterpart. Does it have to be 
attached to something else(ie part of the tripod)to make changes in 
altitude/azimuth? I've looked at the top plate on my tripod(a Gitzo G1235) 
and it looks like i will need a connector/adapter to attach the DX to my 
tripod legs. Can anyone advise more specifically what i would need?

Sorry for the long post. Any help/tips greatly appreciated!!!
Thanks,
Leo


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