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Osprey_watcher · Thursday 16th February 2006, 10:31

I need some advice please.
I've just taken delivery of an Opticron IS60, but unfortunately it fit on the Hama tripod I use for my photography.
Can anyone recommend a reasonable tripod with head, don't want to spend too much as I spent most of my spare money this month on the scope.

Birdbrain · Thursday 16th February 2006, 10:55

Hello Eddie take a look at this site http://www.at-infocus.co.uk/ i use to have a IS60 and had their tripod reasonable price and worked well for me hope this helps happy birding.

pduxon · Thursday 16th February 2006, 11:27

uhm whilst accepting that this is good value for money when buying a scope from in-focus (its £39) then £109 may be a little steep.

The IS60 is not that heavy so you don't need to spend a fortune. something from Velbon or Pyser for £70 or lower should be fine.

Manfrotto do some tripods for under the ton the 728B can be got for £80 for example

Osprey_watcher · Thursday 16th February 2006, 15:06

Thanks, I'll take the advice on board and investigate.

iano · Sunday 26th February 2006, 10:59

Velbon Sherpa 600 from W/E is basically the same as the Infocus Delta (but better - splittable columb and adjastable angle legs) also a lot cheaper.

PS ...... Although not advertised, mine came with a case so dont go ordering one at the same time!

iano

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Osprey_watcher Ένας εραστής όλων των πραγμάτων ελληνικά Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Wardle, Lancashire Posts: 1,741 My location	Tripod and head for scope I need some advice please. I've just taken delivery of an Opticron IS60, but unfortunately it fit on the Hama tripod I use for my photography. Can anyone recommend a reasonable tripod with head, don't want to spend too much as I spent most of my spare money this month on the scope. __________________ Eddie (\_/) (O.O) (><) /_\|_\
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Birdbrain Leica, Nikon & Canon User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Grantham but from North London Posts: 1,129 My location	Hello Eddie take a look at this site http://www.at-infocus.co.uk/ i use to have a IS60 and had their tripod reasonable price and worked well for me hope this helps happy birding. __________________ "Birders do it in the Field" Life List UK 328 of 574 (BOU) with Great Spotted Cuckoo World List 398 with Cyprus Warbler Year List UK 2013 - 162 Hobby
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pduxon Quacked up Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Essex, England Posts: 5,949	uhm whilst accepting that this is good value for money when buying a scope from in-focus (its £39) then £109 may be a little steep. The IS60 is not that heavy so you don't need to spend a fortune. something from Velbon or Pyser for £70 or lower should be fine. Manfrotto do some tripods for under the ton the 728B can be got for £80 for example __________________ Pete Dethhhpicable ithhn't it http://thequacksoflife.blogspot.com/

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Osprey_watcher Ένας εραστής όλων των πραγμάτων ελληνικά Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Wardle, Lancashire Posts: 1,741 My location	Thanks, I'll take the advice on board and investigate. __________________ Eddie (\_/) (O.O) (><) /_\|_\
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Sunday 26th February 2006, 10:59	#5
iano Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: London Posts: 74	Velbon Sherpa 600 from W/E is basically the same as the Infocus Delta (but better - splittable columb and adjastable angle legs) also a lot cheaper. PS ...... Although not advertised, mine came with a case so dont go ordering one at the same time! iano

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