Joel at CameraLand has the Slik Pro 824CF Carbon tripod for a great price of $150. I have one on the way. https://cameralandny.com/shop/brand...013a-6054-00163ecd2826?variation=3096086
Couple it with a good sturdy video head (I prefer video heads over ball heads or pistol grips for glassing), two plates-one for a bino and one for a rifle clamp like the TriClawps, RifleSaddle, HogSaddle or other clamp.

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