spotting scope replacement tripod

[deputy bruce]

I have a tasco spotting scope the scope is great but the tripod is not solid enough can you go into a cameria shop and but just the tripod? any suggestions

 

[rabid wombat]

can you go into a cameria shop and but just the tripod? any suggestions

Absolutely. Make sure you can make the attachment (the scope probably has 1/4-20 female thread). Depending on who you are working with...you may have to buy the tripod and head separately - no big deal, this adds some flexibility. The head will either have a 1/4-20 male thread, or a quick connect with the same. The head proves the way to adjust the scope, while the tripod is the legs only.

Depending on how OCD you are, this can be a huge rabbit hole to go into. A simple way to add stability, is add a little weight. When taking pictures, I will sometimes hang the camera bag on the tripod. Be careful to not overload the tripod.

A good company to work with is B&H

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/browse/Tripods-Support/ci/8310/N/4075788771

 

[JFrank]

Get a good one, hang a sand bag.

 

[22250Rem]

Plus, you have the option of a full size unit like I put my chronograph on; or a smaller unit that's just right for bench top spotting scope use. I also have a Tasco spotting scope and was not happy with the small tripod it came with. Got another small one at a Gander Mountain outdoor store back when they were around. Most scopes including my Tasco have the aforementioned 1/4-20 threads that most tripods use. Got my full size tripod at a Wal Mart photo dept. Lots of places have both size tripods to meet whatever need you have. Even have a pic of my Tasco scope & small tripod here on the computer. It was on the tailgate of my truck in the pic but it's usually seen on a shooting bench at my club.... .... Some of those free tripods you get when buying a spotting scope are less than ideal.

 

[1RedSoxFan]

Bushnell 784030 Advanced Tripod

I got mine for $99

works great with my spotting scope. Will be purchasing another for my chrono

 

[BigBL87]

Are you wanting tabletop or full sized? If you want a tabletop and don't want to spend much, this is what I got to go with my Athlon Talos spotter. My favorite thing about it is the QD mount, makes it ALOT faster to set up. The size also worked really well for the case I made.

https://www.amazon.com/RetiCAM-Tabletop-Tripod-Release-Carrying/dp/B00MT0SKAQ

 

[labnoti]

If you only use it at the range near the car and lugging it around in the bush is not a concern, wood is much better than aluminum or carbon fiber. Wood dampens vibrations better and it costs much less. I would not trade my Berlebach for a Gitzo that costs 10X. It can also be a good idea to check Craigslist and Facebook Marketplace for used ones. In my local ones, I can find used wooden surveyor's tripods. They're brutally tough and very stable. If I didn't already have a nice Berlebach, I'd get one of those to throw in the truck. For scopes, I like a ball head.

 

[Chuck R.]

I use multiple scope mounting options depending on how I'm shooting:

Field; either sitting or standing I use a Bogden with a QD head. This tripod also gets used for my chronographs: https://www.opticsplanet.com/manfrotto-290-xtra-aluminum-3-section-tripod.html
Head: https://www.opticsplanet.com/manfrotto-mini-ball-head.html

Field Prone, when spotting for myself I use a Ray Vin (No longer made)

From the bench I use a clamp on from Sinclair: https://www.brownells.com/optics-mo...nclair-bench-mount-scope-stand-prod37923.aspx

 

[rdnktrkr]

I have a clamp mono pod I use at the bench and a 40yr old Star-D for a freestanding one. Check yard sales and estate auctions/sales for one cheap. I like the quick detach heads for a scope.

 

[JJFitch]

Google: "Tripods for spotting scopes and target shooting"
"Stands for target shooting spotting scopes"

Smiles,

 

[deputy bruce]

thank you for all you support I purchased one from amazon nice and sturdy