Looking for a tripod or spotting scope stand

redrick · July 27, 2012, 09:06 PM

I am looking for a tripod or scope stand for a Pentax 80 ED. I will not always be using it on level ground or on a bench, so I would like a stand up model. I have been looking at a few and I am looking for opinions or suggestions.

Ray Vin with (2) 20" extentions.

Manfrotto 055XDB with 128RC head @ opticsplanet.

Manfrotto carbon fiber 190CXV3 with 700RC2 head.

If you have a model that you like please give me all the details with model numbers for ordering it and where to buy it.

Thanks,

Pahoo · July 27, 2012, 09:11 PM

A friend of mine, bought a surveyor's Tri-pod at Home Depot. It's big, sturdy and not too heavy or expensive. ...

Be Safe !!!

wild willy · July 28, 2012, 07:00 PM

I have a Bogen 3221 with the 128RC head .Works great I had a cheap tripod before.Better tripod makes your spotter better.

10-96 · July 28, 2012, 07:21 PM

I haven't taken the plunge yet myself, but here is the route I'm taking when some of my current projects run their course... http://www.champchoice.com/cat-Scope_Stands-604.aspx

July 27, 2012, 09:06 PM	#1
redrick Senior Member Join Date: December 5, 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 747	Looking for a tripod or spotting scope stand I am looking for a tripod or scope stand for a Pentax 80 ED. I will not always be using it on level ground or on a bench, so I would like a stand up model. I have been looking at a few and I am looking for opinions or suggestions. Ray Vin with (2) 20" extentions. Manfrotto 055XDB with 128RC head @ opticsplanet. Manfrotto carbon fiber 190CXV3 with 700RC2 head. If you have a model that you like please give me all the details with model numbers for ordering it and where to buy it. Thanks,

July 27, 2012, 09:11 PM	#2
Pahoo Senior Member Join Date: February 16, 2006 Location: IOWA Posts: 4,503	Many options A friend of mine, bought a surveyor's Tri-pod at Home Depot. It's big, sturdy and not too heavy or expensive. ... Be Safe !!! __________________ 'Fundamental truths' are easy to recognize because they are verified daily through simple observation and thus, require no testing.

July 28, 2012, 07:21 PM	#4
10-96 Senior Member Join Date: October 19, 2005 Location: Tx Panhandle Territory Posts: 2,864	I haven't taken the plunge yet myself, but here is the route I'm taking when some of my current projects run their course... http://www.champchoice.com/cat-Scope_Stands-604.aspx __________________ Rednecks... Keeping the woods critter-free since March 2, 1836. (TX Independence Day) I'm going to use the words "clip" and "Long Colt" every chance I get. It grinds my gears to see new members attacked when we all know dang good and well what's being refered to.

July 28, 2012, 07:00 PM	#3
wild willy Senior Member Join Date: March 8, 2006 Posts: 183	I have a Bogen 3221 with the 128RC head .Works great I had a cheap tripod before.Better tripod makes your spotter better.