Why is this an alternative to having a crappy tripod? All you've got then is a crappy tripod with more weight on top ...Another possible alternative is to buy a Pistol Grip Tripod Head and fit it to your exisitng tripod.
No, here's a link to the Manfrotto one (spot the differences?)Here is a link to a Manfrotto one (the one I have).
Good deal!Mine cost ?75 a year ago.
So it seems ...This is ?38! There are lesser quality brands out there too
And your recommendation to the Op is? Or you are just taking the time to mock. Very helpful.Why is this an alternative to having a crappy tripod? All you've got then is a crappy tripod with more weight on top ...
Because it sounds like the problem could be the tripod head not the tripod "My current one moves the scope when I tighten the adjust to fix it".
No, here's a link to the Manfrotto one (spot the differences?)
Fair enough. That isn't the Manfrotto one I have!
Manfrotto Joystick Head - Joystick
Good deal!
No because a guy at our club bought one last week for ?50.
So it seems ...
With all due respect to the OP I would suggest a search on the term "tripod" as it's been discussed many times before ...And your recommendation to the Op is?
I did. Missed this particular thread (anyway the topic is not about tripods) but I do not remember finding any specificaly about tripods.With all due respect to the OP I would suggest a search on the term "tripod" as it's been discussed many times before ...
http://www.archery-interchange.net/...-aldi-spotting-scope-sunday-4.html#post210562
EVC.......... I had exactly the same problem as you and spend ages trying to find a decent tripod that would not tilt forward under the weight of the scope. I have just bought a really good tripod... Velbon 600R. I paid ?29.00 (on special offer from ?89.00) from Jessops. I also had the issue that it had to tilt to the right as i am left handed and wanted it tilted to give an angle for the eyepeice.I am looking for a tripod on the ?20-35 range with decent quality. My current one moves the scope when I tighten the adjust to fix it. :grumpy: I would like one with good head mechanics and not excessively heavy. Sugestions welcome.
Thank you all in advance.
Elder.