Respectable tripod for chronograph

[Patch700]

Looking to do away with my portable table I use for setting up my chronograph (Chrony) , looked at a few different ones ranging anywhere from 60 all the way up to 250 bucks.

Was just wondering what some of you guys are using , I need something that will fold and telescope etc as I would like it to fit in my shooting box (It is a large one on wheels but still not quite a trunk lol) .... I don't mind spending a few bucks extra so long as it's going to last as I will be using it even during frigid temps etc... If a cheap one will suffice then I'm ok with that too lol.

 

[tazzman]

Patch,

I use a no-name tripod that includes a hook on the underside of the main stem. I've made a sandbag (4 Lbs +/-) tied to a lanyard that ties into the hook, keeping the tripod very stable. My Chrony sits on top of it and works well.

Phil aka tazzman

 

[Patch700]

Ok that also answers another question I had , assuming the tripod was to be elevated aprox. 4 feet how much stance is needed in order to keep it stable.... Your weight hanging from the frame sounds like it would help in this situation. Thx for your time.

 

[johara1]

I like to have stuff do more than one thing so i use the one for my spotting scope. I got a Bogen off Ebay used for a 100.00 It's very heavy and it doesn't stay around in the wind like the cheap ones. I think it was 400.00 new…….. jim

 

[Patch700]

I like to have stuff do more than one thing so i use the one for my spotting scope. I got a Bogen off Ebay used for a 100.00 It's very heavy and it doesn't stay around in the wind like the cheap ones. I think it was 400.00 new…….. jim

Good point Jim and thanks for the info.. I did manage to find a nice one today at a photography supply shop that looks well built and should serve its purpose quite nicely , cost me 130 Cdn .

 

[hogpatrol]

For a little more than a premium tripod you can buy a Magnetospeed and junk that dinosaur.

 

[trhodes]

I do the same as what Tazzman does...it's an old photo tripod I found at a pawn shop for $10. Works fine.

 

[Patch700]

For a little more than a premium tripod you can buy a Magnetospeed and junk that dinosaur.

Lol... I think I'll stick to my dinosaur have a great holidays cheers

 

[jscandale]

I bought a Hilti tripod on the bargain table at Home Depot. It is meant for a laser transit and is very sturdy.

JS

 

[lee1000]

I bought a camera bipod at a pawn shop for 5 bucks. It's very cheap but it works

 

[JohnMill]

+1 for Bogans from Ebay (johara1). I ended up with 4 (just barely enough) including one that the legs splay to around 75deg, a real wide footprint that makes it windproof and a big heavy duty that holds my 80mm pentax still. I don't think any real good one will fit in your shooting box but all can be strapped to a cart well eough.

John