Can anyone who owns this particular scope recommend a good quality tripod to use with it? I would be using this scope to re-sight color-banded songbirds. So I'm looking for a tripod that is solid and definitely steady.
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This is the tripod that I use with this scope and it's very sturdy: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0002IKQP4/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 It's a little heavy and the legs aren't quick release, but is definitely stable enough to take advantage of the wonderful optics of the scope. I use this all the time while birding in grassland areas and at the shore. Not great for hiking with as it is heavy.
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It should work great! I use mine for birding and it does an excellent job. Very good optics. I purchased a harness to attach it to. I don't care for neckstraps.
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I got the "MULTI-ADAPTER MA5-4" from this website [ http://www.desertskyastro.com/Dovetails.html ] $25 plus $6 shipping. I have the scope attached to a Celeston CG-2 mount I got for around $120 on Ebay. It's fine for just viewing but I wouldn't recommend it for photography which I am not into. I highly recommend getting the double stacking filter if you haven't gotten it already...it's very much worth it. It greatly enhances the viewing experience.
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Hi William. I was able to get better hand held pictures by increasing my shutter speed. Sometimes it is not convenient to carry a tripod when the objective is to find a bee on a flower. By the time you get set up, the object is gone. I have two good tripods and will use them when I have to. I really appreciate your insight on VR and how it doesn't help in macro photography. I feel a lot better about my lens now and am getting some really good detailed shots with it. Thanks again. Ken
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I use a Revelli, don't know the model but probably got it from Amazon, but don't necessarily recommend it for birdwatching because it is heavy. Birdwatching usually involves a lot of walking & a telescope/tripod combination has to be a compromise between steadiness & portability. Because of my age I don't go on long walks any more & confine birdwatching to my back yard. I also use the tripod for photography & it is good & steady for that.
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I've purchased 2 of these about 6 six years apart. The one I purchased last summer did not come with a tripod. This first one I purchased, (before Meede acquired Coronado) came with the small tirpod pictured. The scope will actually function better on a standard camera tripod. I do have a slow motion control (purchased from Orion Telescopes) that sits between the camera trip on the scope.
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I gave the tripod to my son-in-law who uses it primarily with a spotting scope. He says he is very happy with it. His scope has an angled eye piece.truwheels
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I use it with a Canon SLR (T3i) and a 100 to 400 mm lens, also Canon and I have no problem. It does take a bit of familiarization but have gotten some great bird pics at significant distances. If a shoulder mount could be designed for this pistol grip allowing a good steady base I would say the results would rival a ground mounted tripod, the manufacturers would be well advised to consider that approach. Birding requires the ability to move quickly to get the fleeting shot and this pistol grip does that.
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I have no idea what you're talking about with all the numbers. I use the tripod for a spotting scope (wt. 2 lbs) It's not terribly sturdy but, since I carry it in my pack while hunting, light weight is a necessity. It's sturdy enough to handle the spotting scope.
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Hi Jeff... Yes, the tripod works well for prone and table top. Overall, I'm satisfied with both the scope and tripod. Is it good enough for you? Well, not sure how specific you are, but I wouldn't upgrade the tripod for this scope.
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Bildio, Do u have a tripod for those spotting scopes? Give me more details on the spotting scope's dimensions so that i can help you accurately.
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Good question. In my opinion the optics are certainly up to the task. The problem is that the scope is small and is prone to being bumped or moved inadvertently when being used to sight in a rifle at longer ranges. I have used mine up to 100 yards and it can be a bit frustrating to use as any disturbance of the scope pulls it off the target. I prefer to use a larger scope on a camera tripod for longer range work. This scope is excellent for small bore rifle and pistol shooting up to 50 yards. Beyond that it just isn't steady enough in my view.
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How motivated are you, and how are you traveling? I really like this tripod, and have used it with 20x60 binoculars a mile walk from a vehicle. The 'pod, a 128RC mount, and a small spotter together weigh about 14 pounds. I have a vanguard tripod and a 391 head that will take the weight down to about 11 pounds - but the 55 is in my trunk today. I probably wouldn't try to take this on a plane, as its most collapsed length is still pretty good-sized, and I wouldn't likely take it backpacking, but for car camping and day hikes it's very good.
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The Dolica 68" tripod is the best tripod I own and I own a lot of them! It is an all-around great tripod. I use the Celestron 15x70 binoculars on it and it handles them wonderfully even when the tripod is extended all the way up and you're looking straight up at the night sky. What you really need, however, is a decent binocular to tripod mount because the plastic one that comes with the Celestron binoculars is no good at all and it causes an uncontrollable amount of image shake. It is hard to believe that such a thing would make much difference but it makes a HUGE difference. I bought the Barska tripod adapter on Amazon for $9.95 and it is solid. Hope this helps.... Clear Skies! The Dolica 68" tripod is the best tripod I own and I own a lot of them! It is an all-around great tripod. I use the Celestron 15x70 binoculars on it and it handles them wonderfully even when the tripod is extended all the way up and you're looking straight up at the night sky. What you really need, however, is a decent binocular to tripod mount because the plastic one that comes with the Celestron binoculars is no good at all and it causes an uncontrollable amount of image shake. It is hard to believe that such a thing would make much difference but it makes a HUGE difference. I bought... » Read More The Dolica 68" tripod is the best tripod I own and I own a lot of them! It is an all-around great tripod. I use the Celestron 15x70 binoculars on it and it handles them wonderfully even when the tripod is extended all the way up and you're looking straight up at the night sky. What you really need, however, is a decent binocular to tripod mount because the plastic one that comes with the Celestron binoculars is no good at all and it causes an uncontrollable amount of image shake. It is hard to believe that such a thing would make much difference but it makes a HUGE difference. I bought the Barska tripod adapter on Amazon for $9.95 and it is solid. Hope this helps.... Clear Skies! « Show Less
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The one that came bundled with my purchase is a good tripod: It is made by Slik, and has flick-lock adjustments on the legs, which I like better that the twist-lock kinds. This scope is large, so be sure you get tripod solid enough for the job.
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I purchased an Orion Paragon-Plus XHD Extra Heavy-Duty Tripod, which I have found to be entirely adequate. It is in fact probably more tripod than needed, but I purchased it so that it could be used for astronomy binoculars in the future, and for other items that can be handled by a camera-type mount head. My answer assumes that you are not concerned with weight as the tripod is heavy for a small tripod, but so is the spotting scope you have presumably already purchased. It is not a lightweight carbon fiber tripod by any means. Sorry, but at $150 the price is up there too. The link to Amazon is Orion Paragon-Plus XHD Extra Heavy-Duty Tripod Stand for Binoculars (Black) I purchased an Orion Paragon-Plus XHD Extra Heavy-Duty Tripod, which I have found to be entirely adequate. It is in fact probably more tripod than needed, but I purchased it so that it could be used for astronomy binoculars in the future, and for other items that can be handled by a camera-type mount head. My answer assumes that you are not concerned with weight as the tripod is heavy for a small tripod, but so is the spotting scope you have presumably already purchased. It is not a lightweight carbon fiber tripod by any means. Sorry, but at $150 the price is up there too. The link to... » Read More I purchased an Orion Paragon-Plus XHD Extra Heavy-Duty Tripod, which I have found to be entirely adequate. It is in fact probably more tripod than needed, but I purchased it so that it could be used for astronomy binoculars in the future, and for other items that can be handled by a camera-type mount head. My answer assumes that you are not concerned with weight as the tripod is heavy for a small tripod, but so is the spotting scope you have presumably already purchased. It is not a lightweight carbon fiber tripod by any means. Sorry, but at $150 the price is up there too. The link to Amazon is Orion Paragon-Plus XHD Extra Heavy-Duty Tripod Stand for Binoculars (Black) « Show Less
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You do not want this scope! It is bad. The retacles are both cockeyed. Won't zero in! I sent it back and got a Nikon scope! Very pleased with it. Just bought the rings for rails. All fits well!! Hope this answers your question!!