tripod for spotting scope

[wvuredneck09]

I'm upgrading my tripod to something of higher quality to use for my spotting scope and possible to shoot from (with adapter in the field). What do you all recommend? I know I want a pan head and have heard great things about manfrotto's.

 

[Preacher]

Check out the Fancier FT717, it's a hell of a tripod for the money...

 

[wvuredneck09]

those really do look like a great head for the money, thanks

 

[WayneShaw]

You can have the best scope in the world on top of a wobbly tripod, and you have nothing. You would be better served spending the most on a tripod.

Now, if you can find a used surveyor's tripod with adjustable legs, you can adapt a Manfroto head to it, and have a very stable tripod for a lot less money than buying a top grade photo tripod.

 

[4570sharpshooter]

I have a Kowa TSN82, and I have used several stands . I have the Champions choice stand but I got too much sway with the heavy scope. Next I bought Jarheads stand , great but did not suit my purpose. Finally I bought a Bogen movie camera stand and put the Manfroto "grabhand top". I t has been up to the task for everything and everywhere I have set it. 45/70SS

 

[Preacher]

My big PF-100 ED Pentax sets on the Fancier FT-717 without a problem...
Stability is as good as it gets, and you sure can't beat the price..........

 

[wvuredneck09]

thanks guys, that fancier setup seams great for the money might just pull the trigger on that one, the tripod combo is a nice heavy tripod which is what I want, can always put the head on a lighter weight sitting height tripod for field use if I ever draw that elk tag i want.