gecko18000
Active member
Hi all,
I had a look through the forum before posting, but if I've missed any good threads please feel free to point them out.
I'm looking for a tripod and head for a Swarovski ATS 65mm, but my budget is quite (very) limited. Appreciate the line that there's no point in putting a good scope on a rubbish tripod, but does anyone have any suggestions for a good value tripod and head combo (ideally that can be purchased together) for this scope?
In an ideal world I'd want a carbon fibre tripod, but obviously my budget means that aluminium is more likely, although preferably with some foam over the legs to hold, as the aluminium is incredibly cold in winter! Ideally only three sections for stability, but also ideally no longer or heavier than my current tripod (62 cm, 2 kg) as I want to be able to carry it all day and also pack it when travelling.
My current setup is a Velbon 200R Sherpa Tripod with PH157Q head.
I'm happy to buy secondhand or new, scour ebay etc. Thanks for any suggestions!
I had a look through the forum before posting, but if I've missed any good threads please feel free to point them out.
I'm looking for a tripod and head for a Swarovski ATS 65mm, but my budget is quite (very) limited. Appreciate the line that there's no point in putting a good scope on a rubbish tripod, but does anyone have any suggestions for a good value tripod and head combo (ideally that can be purchased together) for this scope?
In an ideal world I'd want a carbon fibre tripod, but obviously my budget means that aluminium is more likely, although preferably with some foam over the legs to hold, as the aluminium is incredibly cold in winter! Ideally only three sections for stability, but also ideally no longer or heavier than my current tripod (62 cm, 2 kg) as I want to be able to carry it all day and also pack it when travelling.
My current setup is a Velbon 200R Sherpa Tripod with PH157Q head.
I'm happy to buy secondhand or new, scour ebay etc. Thanks for any suggestions!