Thread: Spotting scope tripods

What are people using?

I'm after something pretty lightweight for a 20-60 65mm Swarovski.

Im looking closely at this #Aliexpress NZ$ 180.91 21%OFF | INNOREL RT55C carbon fiber camera tripod 12kg bear video travel portable DSLR tripod 5 Sections with ball head for CANON NIKON
https://a.aliexpress.com/_dVkSv4k

Would like to hear what others are using

Oh good,

I need one also for same kite, may be looking for Ibex next year !

I have one of these, ran same spotting scope as you on it and also run my binos and camera on it. Great quality and NZ backup service.

https://nzcamera.co.nz/slik-sprint-m...ng-tripod.html

That is a beast of a tripod - the legs looks great. Consider that it can support 12kg at full height, with the thinnest leg sections extended. It may be good if you need to hang a weight from the centre column to keep it stable in the wind. If I was using it to track a spotting scope, I'd use a bigger ball head... Maybe 44mm, to give more precise control, or get a pan tilt or video head. Compared to locally available stuff, it's a bargain at that price.

Originally Posted by Ryan_Songhurst

I have one of these, ran same spotting scope as you on it and also run my binos and camera on it. Great quality and NZ backup service.

https://nzcamera.co.nz/slik-sprint-m...ng-tripod.html

A good option as well.

Originally Posted by PerazziSC3

What are people using? ..............Im looking closely at this #Aliexpress...........................

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Originally Posted by Bol Tackshin

That is a beast of a tripod - the legs looks great. Consider that it can support 12kg at full height, with the thinnest leg sections extended. It may be good if you need to hang a weight from the centre column to keep it stable in the wind. If I was using it to track a spotting scope, I'd use a bigger ball head... Maybe 44mm, to give more precise control, or get a pan tilt or video head. Compared to locally available stuff, it's a bargain at that price.

Yes I was probably going to get a pan tilt head anyway as have never had much luck with the ball type, but the all type is lighter. Do you think I could go down a size on the legs maybe, if the legs are 600gram say, I could get a good quality pan head which are about 500 gram and still be around the 1kg mark. Weight is a big deal for me

Needed up getting this. Basically just compared specs to the highly rates expensive ones. It's a medium size at 1390mm max height but only 580 ish grams with the poxy ball head.

#Aliexpress NZ$ 115.62 21%OFF | AOKA CMP163CL 578g max loading 2.5kgs professional fashional outdoor travel lightweight mini carbon fiber tripod for camera
https://a.aliexpress.com/_dVmnAsC

I use a manfrotto befree Carbon. Quite nice. I’ve even removed the lower legs on occasion and made up a rubber foot to drop the weigh further if I don’t need the height.

I use a Swaro 65.

Originally Posted by PerazziSC3

Needed up getting this. Basically just compared specs to the highly rates expensive ones. It's a medium size at 1390mm max height but only 580 ish grams with the poxy ball head.

#Aliexpress NZ$ 115.62 21%OFF | AOKA CMP163CL 578g max loading 2.5kgs professional fashional outdoor travel lightweight mini carbon fiber tripod for camera
https://a.aliexpress.com/_dVmnAsC

Sorry I didn't reply to the question you asked but yes, the lighter combo you selected is much more practical. If the ball head isn't to your liking, it will be easy enough to replace with a pan tilt one. It would be awesome if you could do a review when it arrives!

Originally Posted by PerazziSC3

Needed up getting this. Basically just compared specs to the highly rates expensive ones. It's a medium size at 1390mm max height but only 580 ish grams with the poxy ball head.

#Aliexpress NZ$ 115.62 21%OFF | AOKA CMP163CL 578g max loading 2.5kgs professional fashional outdoor travel lightweight mini carbon fiber tripod for camera
https://a.aliexpress.com/_dVmnAsC

Happy with this tripod, mate?

Slik 635, highly recommend