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James S
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tripod and head new
      #2518015 - 07/14/08 10:41 AM

I am getting a new pair of Zen-ray Neptune 20x80 binoculars. I currently have a cheap SLIK tripod that is rated for 5 Lb payload. With its weight over 8 Lb, I am wondering which brand and model of tripod will be my best option. Do I need ball-head for the binoculars? Thanks a lot for everyone.

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Rich V.
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Re: tripod and head new [Re: James S]
      #2518063 - 07/14/08 11:10 AM

James, take a look at the thread titled "Tips for the new guy" currently at the top of page 2.

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33-150x100 Saturn III, 16x70FMT-SX, 10x50 PCF-V, 10x43 DCF-SP, 10x35 E2, 7x35 E, 8x30 E2, 7x26 Custom, 8x23AS Diplomat, 8x23 Travelite
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Re: tripod and head new [Re: Rich V.]
      #2518185 - 07/14/08 12:19 PM

This article may help


Mounts and Tripods

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Martin O
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Re: tripod and head [Re: EdZ]
      #2518328 - 07/14/08 01:41 PM

To mine 25x100 i use a Manfrotto 055CLB and head #115.

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