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  1. Scarletmacawdad

    Tripod/head combo for Swaro ATS 65

    I have a few more days under my belt with the Sirui VA5 and a terrific tripod and couldn't be happier. I have no dampening problems and the action is completely smooth. Terrifically suited to this instrument. Anybody think it could handle an ~85mm?
  2. Scarletmacawdad

    Tripod/head combo for Swaro ATS 65

    It was the center column. I'm using a Sirui W-1204 - way overkill. But you can't extend the center column. I also used an extra long plate to balance the scope, but extended so far out over the head the vibrations were amplified. I put the column down, used the stock plate, tolerated a bit...
  3. Scarletmacawdad

    Tripod/head combo for Swaro ATS 65

    Thanks all. I had the ATS 65 out today mated to a Sirui VA-5 and the vibration dampening was terrible. Ruined the experience. The eye relief on the 25-50 with my glasses was also intolerable. I'm returning the lens and getting a 30x fixed. But the head situation is depressing. I've read...
  4. Scarletmacawdad

    Tripod/head combo for Swaro ATS 65

    Thank you again. What about mating the 500AH to the ATS foot? That requires an adapter right?
  5. Scarletmacawdad

    Tripod/head combo for Swaro ATS 65

  6. Scarletmacawdad

    Tripod/head combo for Swaro ATS 65

    Thank you! Do you have a tripod rec?
  7. Scarletmacawdad

    Tripod/head combo for Swaro ATS 65

    Friends - I have a Manfrotto MVH500AH and 190!Go head / tripod combo in the shopping cart for this new little scope, but would love your thoughts on what has worked and what hasn't - and why.
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