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    Tripod/head recommendations for Leica Televid 77

    Recently bought my first 'decent' 'scope, a second-hand angled Leica APO Televid 77, and need to buy a good tripod to support it. As it's a popular scope, I wondered if folks here had suggestions as to tripod/head combinations which have worked well with the Televid 77 in the past. I am 6'2"...
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    confused about tripod head types for birding scope

    I’m so confused about types of tripod head. The more I read, the more confused I get because it seems like there is overlap or inconsistency in names of types. One article lists all these as different types: Pan/tilt, two-way, three-way, video, fluid, ball, pistol grip, gimbal – but some of...
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    • ball head birding scope manfrotto befree 3-way live tripod head
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    • Forum: Tripod and Heads
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    Manfrotto 190GOA4 + 128RC compatibility with Kowa 883, plus backpack/transport question

    Hi all, I recently took the plunge on a Kowa TSN 883 scope after I got it at a great closeout deal. After a lot of searching the hardest part is now done which is great, but before I can hit the ground running with it I need to sort out some details with the tripod/transporting the scope. I...
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    What Tripod and what Tripod head for Birding?

    Hello everyone :), As a relative newcomer to the field of birding, I am seeking advice on equipment selection, particularly with regards to my ZEISS Harpia 95 spotting scope, which I purchased second-hand. Currently, I am using an older tripod of unknown brand which I already had at home...
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    quick-release plate won't fit with my Opticron scope - please advise

    I bought a new tripod in a hurry because my previous one doesn't work, and attached is a picture of the quick-release plate. It however doesn't fit onto the tripod foot of my Opticron scope, for which also see attached. The screw on the plate is supposed to go into the hole in the middle of...
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    Leofoto BV-10 vs. BV-5

    Hi everyone, I haven't had the chance to introduce myself nor contribute to this forum yet, but I've been actively reading some of the threads for some time now. Relatively new to birding, I am a French national based out of The Netherlands and I take my optics out on every possible occasion...
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