I hope everyone is doing well!
While searching for a portable mount for my smaller setup for astrophotography while traveling, I realized a problem that almost nobody had mentioned yet (after watching so many "reviews," or maybe we should say ads, on YouTube).
The AM5 series doesn't seem to have locks/clutches for either the RA or Dec axis. Can we not rotate any axis until it is connected to power? After using traditional GEMs for years (and also iOptron HEM for a bit), this sounds like a very, very important issue to me and might be a dealbreaker. Even though balancing is not a problem for AM5, I'd prefer if they give us the flexibility - and this doesn't sound like something hard to achieve technically.
For those that are using AM5(N), have you ever encountered any problems caused by this?
P.S. I was not too fond of the hexkey design for HEM, but this possible problem with AM5 sounds more like a dealbreaker for me to buy another HEM or HAE mount.
Thanks everyone in advance and clear skies!