It seems that the most common wedge options being discussed are some sort of variation of the Skywatcher wedge.
Has anyone tried a camera style fluid head pan tilt set up similar to what is shown in the ZWO equatorial video?
Similar to this:
https://a.co/d/8j7YYfI
Thoughts? Experiences with a similar set up appreciated.
I bought this on sale a few weeks ago for $65. It works great. Very sturdy. Pan head is fluid. It's easy to level the head and has a built in bubble level. Aligning is easy with the fluid head because it's very smooth and you can adjust the tension. It's light and has a nice case. I use the Apetura level on top of the head to provide more clearance when adjusting to my latitude.
I went this route with wedge shortages and after watching Curtis' videos on YouTube where he had Pan head options.
I'm very happy with it.
https://a.co/d/0sVvSpY
I actually purchased a similar tripod that included a very nice fluid head. I did remove the head and replace it with a Skywatcher wedge though.
The only thing I didn't like about using a pan head is it lacks the precise 'slow motion' controls the wedges have. If I didn't already have two Skywatcher wedges, I definitely would have used the SCG tripod's fluid head. They are certainly a viable alternative.
If you have an S50, be sure to check the clearance of the quick release plate with the small rubber feet on the Seestar's base. I wound up removing the feet on my S50 when using a previous setup because the plate would hit the feet preventing the S50 from turning in certain spots.
Don 
Edited by Digital Don, 15 April 2025 - 10:51 PM.