Thanks to the valuable comments from our members I have decided on the Pentax 65ED as my first spotting scope purchase. Next, I was recommended the Bogen (Manfrotto) QR-3180 tridpo set which consists of the 3011 legs and 3130 head. I haven't found any comments on this tripod in my searches - would this be an overkill for this scope? Would the 3001 legs be sturdy enough in windy conditions or for digiscoping?
Also, I would like to add an EP and I already have some telescopic 1 1/4" eypieces. I have received recommendations for the Orion Expanse (except the 15mm - bad eye relief), the Orion ED's (relaxed eye relief), Pentax XF series, and the Vixen 8-24 Lanthanum long eye relief Zoom. Can I go wrong with any of these?
Many thanks,
Paul
Also, I would like to add an EP and I already have some telescopic 1 1/4" eypieces. I have received recommendations for the Orion Expanse (except the 15mm - bad eye relief), the Orion ED's (relaxed eye relief), Pentax XF series, and the Vixen 8-24 Lanthanum long eye relief Zoom. Can I go wrong with any of these?
Many thanks,
Paul