Thread: Tripod

What is a good entry level tripod for a spotting scope in NZ?
Alloy is fine. prefer one with out the middle pole type that adjust up and down.
Simple and steady
Also a quick realize base plate.
Think am on the right track
Really like the leupold type tripod but out off my budget.
https://www.hamillstaupo.co.nz/produ...SABEgKYJvD_BwE

I looked around with similar thinking to you, now just waiting for a CF one from China, at just over 200 its about what I would have spent here on a ali one I reckon

Do you want to be sitting or standing?

If you want to stand, and you want a compact tripod in its carry mode, you will likely need to go for one with an adjustable center tube. If you are sitting, you will find more options in the travel tripod ranges.

Check out 'Nest' and 'K&F' at Photoshack

https://www.photoshack.co.nz/product...34-K-F-Concept
https://www.photoshack.co.nz/product...pod#slide26119
https://www.photoshack.co.nz/product...34M#slide24271
https://www.photoshack.co.nz/product...ion#slide22511



Video heads a good for smoother control, but weigh more
https://www.photoshack.co.nz/product...eo-Tripod-Head

For a little over NZ$275 including delivery and GST, you could do much worse... https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005001609653198.html

The brand Artcise has a really good reputation too. See this review on fstoppers... https://fstoppers.com/gear/our-new-f...-tested-198935

See also https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a25OO3oGDoQ - although the 90 may be more tripod than you need. It is a monster!!!

@hotbarrels sitting mainly i think, the leupold one is around 1.4m which looked a good height

https://www.pointssouth.co.nz/collec...-tripod-bh-blk

Originally Posted by Bol Tackshin

For a little over NZ$275 including delivery and GST, you could do much worse... https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005001609653198.html

The brand Artcise has a really good reputation too. See this review on fstoppers... https://fstoppers.com/gear/our-new-f...-tested-198935

See also https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a25OO3oGDoQ - although the 90 may be more tripod than you need. It is a monster!!!

Yup totally agree on the artcise they are brilliant. I have the cs60c I think and very happy with it, even better was that ol China managed to get it to my doorstep in 5 0r 6 working days which is a damn site faster than nzpost can get an overnight courier package from Auckland to North Canterbury

Ditto, same experience and opinion

Originally Posted by dannyb

Yup totally agree on the artcise they are brilliant. I have the cs60c I think and very happy with it, even better was that ol China managed to get it to my doorstep in 5 0r 6 working days which is a damn site faster than nzpost can get an overnight courier package from Auckland to North Canterbury

Mines at 18 days and counting

Originally Posted by Gibo

Mines at 18 days and counting

Still faster than Auckland to North Canterbury via NZPOST....fucken useless twats, I get a fair bit of stuff couriered and average is 10 working days but worst took 20 working days.....for an "overnight" service and the tracking is an absolute crock of shit, pretty much just logs the drop off then doesn't get updated again untill its virtually on my doorstep anyway rant over.....hope yours shows up soon
Have complained numerous times....generic "we're having unavoidable delays" type response

Hey,

Ive hear good things about these for a spotter https://store.sirui.com/products/t04...uid-video-head

I have a Sirui AM225 that I was going to sell. Nice and compact, and light. Bought it from Photogear a year ago, but have recently sold my camera so no use for it. $250 pm if you're interested
https://photogear.co.nz/brands/sirui...AaAk3mEALw_wcB

Originally Posted by dannyb

Still faster than Auckland to North Canterbury via NZPOST....fucken useless twats, I get a fair bit of stuff couriered and average is 10 working days but worst took 20 working days.....for an "overnight" service and the tracking is an absolute crock of shit, pretty much just logs the drop off then doesn't get updated again untill its virtually on my doorstep anyway rant over.....hope yours shows up soon
Have complained numerous times....generic "we're having unavoidable delays" type response

Just turned up

@dannyb what sort of mounting system are you using?

Originally Posted by Preacher

@dannyb what sort of mounting system are you using?

Spartan davros head

Does it work with a flush cup or that silly protruding mount?