Velbon CX-440 tripod (1 Viewer)

RE Birder · Oct 25, 2011

Just wondering what this tripods like? I see if you subscribe to Birdwatch magazine they giving this away free. My main question is this suitable as a lightweight tripod for a scope. I have a Manfrotto already but wondered if this may be suitable as a more lightweight alternative?

Cheers

rosbifs · Oct 26, 2011

RE Birder said:
I see if you subscribe to Birdwatch magazine they giving this away free.
Cheers

I think that is your answer. I have a 660 and quite honestly say it's a chocolate teapot. It is very difficult to 'fix' on a given position - you sort of overstretch it and then it springs back to the right place. If the wind blows leave the scope at home.

Anyone I know with a lightweight scope regret it in most aspects except the walk in! Unless your walking to blakeney heavier the better.....

RE Birder · Oct 26, 2011

rosbifs said:
I think that is your answer. I have a 660 and quite honestly say it's a chocolate teapot. It is very difficult to 'fix' on a given position - you sort of overstretch it and then it springs back to the right place. If the wind blows leave the scope at home.

Anyone I know with a lightweight scope regret it in most aspects except the walk in! Unless your walking to blakeney heavier the better.....

Cheers I have a cracking Manfrotto that I use for sea/raptor watches will just stick to that. Thanks for the reply.

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