Good advice Simon. I keep telling photographers and birders about getting a sturdy tripod. Like you, I see many people with very expensive cameras & scopes perched on a very cheap looking tripod-yikes! And then, they don't seem to be able to set it up properly either. I am wincing, expecting their gear to topple over any second!
Hello, Simon ! Hello! A very helpful channel. I am from Kiev. Could you enable subtitles in Ukrainian or Russian? I want to find a good tripod for Zeiss Diascope FL 85.
Which full size tall style tripods are better value than the Celestron Regal premium tripod for my Celestron Ultima 80 spotting scope please. Thank you
@indiaoverland2846 Hallo, I wound up getting the Vanguard Alta Pro2 263CV tripod. It's nice. I also got the Celestron Regal m2 100ed scope. I'm happy with both. The tripod has a nice long handle and adjustable smooth friction damping, which is a must-have for me. I needed an adapter to properly mount the scope, so Vanguard shipped it to me . Amazon sometimes sells the scope very cheap compared to a shop. Amazon is where I purchased my scope, and I think the tripod, too. I'd wished i got the Vanguard model tripod that is made so the legs are easily taken apart for cleaning, though. In case I get grit/dirt/sand in trapped in. At the time, that one was too expensive for me. Both Vanguard & Celestron has a phone number, and they will speak about stuff with us in a warm, friendly manner. All the best, prost 👍
The Systematic is good, but for birding, it's the wrong legs for a scope, you need to be able to adjust the height, you really can't do it easily without a centre column.
Also, I have found that using a video head with a long arm that sticks out can be a pain and stops you getting your eye to the scope. You can adjust the arm of course, but who wants to do that every time you move around/set up the next viewing?
After just telling us how important stability is ("a telescope is as good as its stability"), Simon then contradicts himself by advocating the use off a clamp on a flimsy bit of plywood. Every time someone opens the door of the hide, walks along the walkway or a gust of wind catches the hide, the view will be all over the place.
Yes he should’ve pointed out you need to bring your own portable hide setup , towed by your 4x4 , made by carbon fibre for ultimate stiffness not to mention being lightweight.
yes simon is trying to sell us a Manfrotto , same same all time, nothing to do with the title it should be, simon is going to sell you a Manfrotto tripod
Good advice Simon. I keep telling photographers and birders about getting a sturdy tripod. Like you, I see many people with very expensive cameras & scopes perched on a very cheap looking tripod-yikes! And then, they don't seem to be able to set it up properly either. I am wincing, expecting their gear to topple over any second!
Hello, Simon ! Hello! A very helpful channel. I am from Kiev. Could you enable subtitles in Ukrainian or Russian? I want to find a good tripod for Zeiss Diascope FL 85.
What tripod model is being used with the Manfrotto?
Which full size tall style tripods are better value than the Celestron Regal premium tripod for my Celestron Ultima 80 spotting scope please. Thank you
I am searching it for the same scope . Did you find one.
@indiaoverland2846 Hallo, I wound up getting the Vanguard Alta Pro2 263CV tripod. It's nice. I also got the Celestron Regal m2 100ed scope. I'm happy with both. The tripod has a nice long handle and adjustable smooth friction damping, which is a must-have for me. I needed an adapter to properly mount the scope, so Vanguard shipped it to me . Amazon sometimes sells the scope very cheap compared to a shop. Amazon is where I purchased my scope, and I think the tripod, too. I'd wished i got the Vanguard model tripod that is made so the legs are easily taken apart for cleaning, though. In case I get grit/dirt/sand in trapped in. At the time, that one was too expensive for me. Both Vanguard & Celestron has a phone number, and they will speak about stuff with us in a warm, friendly manner. All the best, prost 👍
Thanx man @@Hundert1
@indiaoverland2846 absolutely! Have a great day 😀
i need some remembrance every place and bird i see,, i need a camera with 800mm lens
The Systematic is good, but for birding, it's the wrong legs for a scope, you need to be able to adjust the height, you really can't do it easily without a centre column.
Also, I have found that using a video head with a long arm that sticks out can be a pain and stops you getting your eye to the scope. You can adjust the arm of course, but who wants to do that every time you move around/set up the next viewing?
After just telling us how important stability is ("a telescope is as good as its stability"), Simon then contradicts himself by advocating the use off a clamp on a flimsy bit of plywood. Every time someone opens the door of the hide, walks along the walkway or a gust of wind catches the hide, the view will be all over the place.
Yes he should’ve pointed out you need to bring your own portable hide setup , towed by your 4x4 , made by carbon fibre for ultimate stiffness not to mention being lightweight.
try harbor freight tools.
yes simon is trying to sell us a Manfrotto , same same all time, nothing to do with the title it should be, simon is going to sell you a Manfrotto tripod
maybe he knows what he's talking about