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From: jbh@hpcndaw.HP.COM (Joel Hurmence)
Newsgroups: rec.birds
Subject: Tripod recommendations wanted
Message-ID: <2950001@hpcndaw.HP.COM>
Date: 30 Mar 88 19:40:41 GMT
Organization: HP Colorado Networks Division
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I am looking for a tripod for my new spotting scope.  I would like
to find one that is stable and *quick* to set up.  Some I have seen
have screw-type locks on the legs that take a long time to tighten 
and loosen.  Almost all new tripods have a lot of plastic parts, and
although they are light-weight, they do not look very sturdy.
Some also have a lever lock to allow quick release of the head assembly
which screws into the scope.  This looks handy, but also like it
might be a source of trouble.

Does anybody have a scope tripod they could recommend?

Thanks in advance.

Joel Hurmence   
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