Re: photographic tripod for binoculars

"brucegooglegroups" wrote

I have a small camcorder tripod. The binoculars weigh less than the
camera, but the tripod is lightweight.

The tripod is 57 inches. The other specs are 21 mm( I believe that
refers to the width of the mounting bracket?) and 23 inches( tripod
collapsed?)

Any feedback on using this type of tripod for binoculars?

"Small tripods" are generally not very steady. You didn't mention what kind
of head it has. Does it have a rod sticking out of the head for you to use
to tilt the camera / binocs?

Also, is the 57 inch measurment when the tripod is fully extended? Most
tripods have a center column that can be extended up to increase the height,
but when you do this the stability is reduced.

Another thing you could mention is how heavy your tripod is. The general
rule is .. the heavier the better.

I use a low end professional / high end consumer tripod .. it's a Bogen with
a Fluid Head. This combination goes for over $200.00, and it's not the best
you can buy.

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Richard Amirault N1JDU Boston,
MA, USA
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