catman161 Posted January 2, 2012 Share Posted January 2, 2012 Hi everyone, As you may know I am new to this. I was wondering if anyone had any advice/suggestions regarding a good sturdy tripod for use with my celestron skymaster 15x70 binoculars? Currently I am using a generic telescopic tripod intended for use with a digital camera. Whilst it is nice and light the problem I have is that if I slightly knock the tripod whilst using the binoculars it wobbles all over the place and takes time to settle before I can start viewing again. Any suggestions on a more sturdy model that would make observing a little easier would be gratefully received Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brantuk Posted January 2, 2012 Share Posted January 2, 2012 I'm not that familiar with purpose made tripods for binocs cos I use a generic one too. But I've heard folks talk a lot about the "Manfroto" range which seem to get a lot of favourable comments Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catman161 Posted January 2, 2012 Author Share Posted January 2, 2012 Thanks Kim. I'll consult the oracle, aka Google Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Mark Payton Posted January 2, 2012 Share Posted January 2, 2012 (edited) Someone from SGL very kindly sold me a manfrotto tripod, at 25 quid it isn't pretty but it is really sturdy. You should be able to get something very similar. Top it off with a trip to jessops for a ball joint mount and you are all set! Edited January 2, 2012 by Mark Payton Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted January 2, 2012 Share Posted January 2, 2012 The Horizon 8115 is the one they rave about when used with binoculars. />http://www.firstlightoptics.com/binocular-accessories/horizon-8115-2-way-heavy-duty-tripod.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catman161 Posted January 2, 2012 Author Share Posted January 2, 2012 Thanks doc. Will check it out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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