Posts belonging to Category 'Tripods'

Using Tripods with Binoculars & Spotting Scopes: Height & Eyepiece Angles!

In this article as well as the video above, I go over a couple of important considerations to keep in mind in terms of the height and stability when looking for and selecting a tripod for binoculars or spotting scopes. Recently I have gone through somewhat of a spate of testing spotting scopes and high […]


Bresser BX-5 PRO Video Tripod Review

Below is my in-depth review of the Bresser BX-5 PRO Tripod / Monopod with the liquid-mounted video head attached. For this review, I tested the tripod and tripod head combination over many, many weeks for use with my camera (video & photo), a spotting scope, as well as binoculars and I, now have it almost […]


My Best Tripod for Binoculars & Spotting Scopes: Astronomy & Terrestrial Surveillance

In this guide, I will take you through all of my personal favorite tripod setups (tripods, tripod heads & tripod adapters) that I use for my astronomy binoculars, spotting scopes as well as for long-range daytime binocular surveillance on land, out to sea and up towards the sky for uses like observing eagles and plane […]


Best Tripod for Large Spotting Scopes

I recently received a question from someone looking to pair their large 82mm spotting scope with a tripod: Question: Best Tripod for Large Spotting Scopes I purchased the Vanguard Endeavor HD 82A spotting scope because of your review. I live in the mountains of the Ozarks here in Arkansas and the scope will mainly be […]


Review: Vanguard Pistol Grip Ball Heads

Using a Vanguard Pistol Grip Ball Head with a Spotting Scope I have been using the Vanguard GH-100 Pistol Grip Ball Head for over a year now for normal photography with a camera, digiscoping and observation with a spotting scope and I have to say that it is one of my favourite pieces of kit. […]


Review: Benro Travel Angel 2 Tripod

As a sturdy base for my scope or camera, I usually use my Vanguard Alta Pro 263AT Tripod, combined with the excellent Vanguard GH-100 Pistol Grip Ball Head that is not only secure, but makes it easier than ever to quickly aim the scope. The problem with this set-up is that it is fairly heavy […]


Vanguard Alta Pro 263AT Tripod Review

As well as one of their fantastic car window mounts, I also recently had the enjoyment of testing the Vanguard Alta Pro 263AT tripod that came included with the Vanguard SBH-30 Ball Head. Vanguard Alta Pro Tripods The Alta Pro Series of tripods are available in lightweight carbon fiber and aluminum alloy models and are […]