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  1. M

    Tripod advice for Zeiss scope

    A difference of 6.5 oz. is nothing to sneeze at. Ounces matter when you're carrying the stuff. Mike
  2. M

    Tripod advice for Zeiss scope

    Andrea, I'd be interested in hearing about your experience with the Manfrotto 701HDV -- that's a decent amount of weight to not carry around, compared to the 128RC. Mike
  3. M

    Tripod advice for Zeiss scope

    Andrea, The Benro product codes are tricky: The C2570T has three leg sections. The C2580T has four. Mike
  4. M

    Tripod advice for Zeiss scope

    Andrea, Manfrotto makes good tripods. In Ontario, you'll see some birders using the 190 with a full-sized scope, because of its relatively lighter weight. More often birders here are using the next size up, the 055. You can compare these two tripods in detail on the Manfrotto site. Lots...
  5. M

    Tripod advice for Zeiss scope

    Andrea, If you're using the www.benro.com site, go to < Products >; then < Classic Carbon Series >. The first list shows 3 and 4 section twist-lock tripods from lightest to heaviest. The second list shows flip-lock tripods. If you cursor down to the second < C2570T > (For some reason or...
  6. M

    Tripod advice for Zeiss scope

    Andrea, We also use a Zeiss 85, combined with a carbon fibre Benro C-257 M8 tripod, and a Manfrotto 128RC head. I find the 1/4 turn twist-lock legs on the Benro more secure than flip locks, and the 3cm spikes on the legs (switchable with rubber tips) are great for anchoring the scope in wind...
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