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Hey guys,
Looking for a solid tripod for a 80mm ish spotter. As per the norm cost is a factor unfortunately. Will be used for bird watching and nature observation
Any advice?
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Not sure if this is in your price range but is light weight and sturdy, Silk CF634!
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Give a price range so we know WTF you're asking.
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Shadow tech, tripod, well worth the money and not hurt in price. check it out.
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Give a price range so we know WTF you're asking. Thanks for the advice everyone. I’m looking to spend less than $400 Travis
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Best advice. Call Doug at Cameraland and give him your perimeters.
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I have a CF Promaster from Doug, very happy with it so far, i use it for both my swaro 65mm spotter and leica geovids.
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Give a price range so we know WTF you're asking. Thanks for the advice everyone. I’m looking to spend less than $400 Travis Next question is whether weight is a concern. Weight is your friend for spotters, more so for standing use.....
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manfrotto exactly. I have a Man 190XB and Bogen similar model.
190XB = $170
486RC2 Ball head which is no longer avail.
this looks like a replacement MHXPRO-BHQ2 XPRO - $170
total $340
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I have the 190 XDB and 492 ball head.
It's not light, if that is a factor.
And I'm assuming you need to be able to stand when using it.
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Hey guys,Looking for a solid tripod for a 80mm ish spotter. I bought a camcorder Tpod from Doug years ago for my big Kowa. Rock solid on windy days
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Weight is not a factor...thanks again everyone
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One of the best all around tripods is the Sirui T024SKVA5. It comes with the popular VA5 fluid head. As we posted here we are giving 15% off to Forum members and you get 15% rebate off that price from Sirui as well. This is a compact tripod, Carbon Fiber, light weight. Here is a link to see it https://cameralandny.com/shop/sirui...0137-4014-00163ecd2826?variation=1947226Call me with any questions Joel 516-217-1000
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Shadow tech tripod for $ excellent buy for money.($150) Brownells, review are good. We use ours for birding and range use, shooting off of it with a cradle. The head is not included with it. OD green from the factory. Perfect!
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Got any that aren't made in China?
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We have some Manfrotto and Gitzo. Give me a call to discuss
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Weight is not a factor...thanks again everyone I have gotten three Manfrotto tripods with a fluid drive video head, MVH500AH and they are the real deal. Got one for a friend at Joel's advice and then got one for myself after seeing it. Then bought another for the guy I usually moose hunt with. Unbelievably smooth and puts the scope EXACTLY where you want it ever time. Joel can tell you which tripod I got... Had the tripod with a simple head, a ball head, and eventually the fluid head. It makes a huge difference. I have the simple head, Manfrotto 700RC2, sitting here... a very functional head, but not in the class of the fluid drive. This is with hundreds of hours of serious use looking for moose, Kodiak bear, and other critters.
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