Binoculars Tripod
A tripod is a three-legged stand for a binocular (or for a camera, depending on the type of tripod), used to keep the binocular stable and elevated while the person is viewing a given object in distance. According to the definition in wikipedia.org, the construction of a binocular tripod consists of a center post, with collapsible telescoping legs and a telescoping section at the top that can be raised or lowered. At the top of the binocular tripod is the head, which includes the binocular mount, several joints to allow the binocular to pan and tilt, and usually a handle to allow the viewer to adjust the position of the binocular. To make long term observations, having a binocular tripod is a must, because it gives you a comfortable position and doesn't put any weight on your arms.
Bogen is a manufacturer of binocular tripods and offer several interesting models made from carbon fiber and aluminium. Their tripods have four different leg angle options so that you can regulate the height, foam rubber padding to protect your hands against the heat and cold and quick-action leg locks to quickly and quietly set the tripod into position. The Bogen 700RC2 light weight with maximum reach. This one is for the people on the run, because it's designed with portability in mind, has carbon fiber construction. Closed Length 27.8 inches Leg Sections 3 Maximum Load Capacity 5.5 Ibs Weight 5.6 lbs. The price is about 400$.
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Gazer-aids is company that produces binocular tripods allowing you to observe standing, seated, or flat on your back. They are very well built, light, easy to carry and breaks down to fit in any car trunk. It's constructed from high quality aluminum and machined to a satin finish. There is a steel bar on one side to balance the weight of the binocular, made from heavy yellow Zinc coated against rust and attaches with a through bolt to eliminate accidental shifting of the bar. You can find out more about this product at http://www.gazeraids.com/.
Zhummel is one of the leading producers of binocular tripods and the ZH-WDF4 is their best selling model. It's a professional tripod worth around $120 and Zhummel ha put years of developing in this model. Weights 8.5 pounds so it can handle heavy cameras and binoculars, has rubber with retractable spikes to enhance stability outdoors. The Optavian Field Tripod is lightweight and versatile, easy to transport, has two height levels so that you can align your image perfectly. Locking handle elevation and thumbscrew pan and tilt adjustments allow for quick head adjustments. Rubber feet provide a solid grip on nearly any surface. The twist-lock center support and flip-lock leg extension make set-up easy. Perfect for field use.
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