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    Binoculars mounted on tripods. What is the use?

    I surely agree to the pluses of binos used on a good tripod. I have been amazed what my 12X50 Ultrivids can do for my birding experience when on a good tripod. I must admit that at age 76, hand holding heavier bins is less fun.:rolleyes:
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    Binoculars mounted on tripods. What is the use?

    Wow....ow........ow! Makes a good impression on paper. Try to count the points on a mule deer at 800 yards while it's walking. Ya have to find him first. Put those bins on a good tripod, Just imagine the view. I think my Zeiss 85 Victory FL 20X60 would fill this slot "extremely" well...
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    Binoculars mounted on tripods. What is the use?

    T, nice demo and idea. This helps to make this thread interesting. Yes, learn to use what works well and is comfortable for you. Through practice it "almost" becomes second nature. I've included a photo of my mono pod setup. A Monfrotto 681B mono pod, with a 234RC quick-tach head. This...
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    Binoculars mounted on tripods. What is the use?

    An interesting thread to read. Do I use a tripod, yes. When I am long distance viewing for waterfowl and shore birds I use a Gitzo tripod with a Swarovski CTH head. With it's Arca type quicktach plate it is easy to switch to a scope. I always have a 7 or 10 power Alpha binos around my neck...
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