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Rich V.
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Re: Surveyor's Tripods / Oberwerk vs. UA
      10/18/09 03:08 AM

Rich, a light surveyor works fine with a light Unimount. Consider one with an adjustable speader for versatility. They're simple and sturdy.

If you plan on using one tripod for p-gram use as well as video head use, I recommend one of the geared column tripods with 26# capacity like the Manfrotto 475. The geared column comes in handy for comfortable use with the video head. Every time you change the angle of the binocular you'll need to raise or lower the head a little; it's nice to crank it up or down.

Rich V

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Binoculars:
33/50/75/150x100 Saturn III, 16x70 FMT-SX, 10x50 PCF-V, 10x43 DCF-SP, 10x35 E2, 7x35 E, 8x30 E2, 7x26 Custom, 8x23AS Diplomat, 8x23 Travelite
Scopes:
C9.25, 6" f8 reflector, SV80S

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* Surveyor's Tripods / Oberwerk vs. UA Rich Strassberg 10/18/09 02:50 AM
. * Re: Surveyor's Tripods / Oberwerk vs. UA Rich V.   10/18/09 03:08 AM
. * Re: Surveyor's Tripods / Oberwerk vs. UA EdZModerator   10/18/09 09:27 AM
. * Re: Surveyor's Tripods / Oberwerk vs. UA Les   10/18/09 10:48 AM
. * Re: Surveyor's Tripods / Oberwerk vs. UA Rich Strassberg   10/18/09 05:05 PM

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