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  1. yarrellii

    Ultralight tripod/head for a 400 g (14 oz) scope

    @fazalmajid Interesting remark. I'd be grateful if you could elaborate a bit on that. Why go for the straight instead? To be able to handhold more easily?
  2. yarrellii

    Ultralight tripod/head for a 400 g (14 oz) scope

    @MiddleRiver Very interesting, thanks for the tip. Out of curiosity, I've just checked the specs of the 553 and discovered that, while the outer dimensions/look may put it close to the TSN 501 but several steps above in terms of optical quality, the 553'2 weight is exactly double of the 501...
  3. yarrellii

    Ultralight tripod/head for a 400 g (14 oz) scope

    @Hermann Thanks a lot for all your ideas, they're very helpful. I was wondering about how monopods can work best. I've seen many "video/photo" monopods have a small micro "3 finger leg" as a base in order to increase stability. however, that looks to be designed for even flat ground, like...
  4. yarrellii

    Ultralight tripod/head for a 400 g (14 oz) scope

    Thanks a lot for all the answers, tips and ideas, much appreciated. @Saxatilis Thanks for the picture, I find it quite impressive that the person on the picture seems to be using the little Kowa with the center column fully down. :oops: Do you know how tall this person can be? @Hermann I have...
  5. yarrellii

    Ultralight tripod/head for a 400 g (14 oz) scope

    I'm not sure this has been dealt with, given the nature of the scope itself, a Kowa TSN 501, which weights 400 g, under a pound. Earlier today I've exchange some messages with @dwatsonbirder (the seller of this lovely little scope) about the most appropriate tripod/head combo for such a small...
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