Gitzo Vortex Optics Swarovski Birdwatching Dot Com Manfrotto Tripods
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Here are some good tripods and heads. From the most economical aluminum tripod, from Vortex, to any of the superbly lightweight and strong Gitzo tripods.
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Regular Price: $649.99
Special Price $499.88
This is a higher quality tripod from Vortex Optics. Carbon fiber legs offers increased stability and lower weight (just 3 pounds). Greater maximum height is important to tall users. The fluid head lets you pan from side to side and up to down. Arca Swiss mount is the most esteemed mounting system. The head also works with other standard mounts. Shipping: Ground shipping only, except by special arrangement. Shipping to Alaska and Hawaii may require a surcharge: for amount call 800-779-7256 or email us. We cannot ship tripods out of the U.S. Learn More -
$369.90We combine the excellent, 3-section Manfrotto aluminum tripod (MT190X3) and the outstanding Manfrotto Micro Fluid head (#128RC). It's the economical, efficient, high-quality tripod kit for any birding scope. Total weight: 6.6 pounds. Total height: 67.6 inches. See our REVIEW. NO SALES TAX except for Iowa addresses Shipping: Ground shipping only, except by special arrangement. Shipping to Alaska and Hawaii may require a surcharge: for amount call 800-779-7256 or email us. We cannot ship tripods out of the U.S. Learn More
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Regular Price: $1,445.99
Special Price $1,390.76
NO SALES TAX except for Iowa addresses. The HAWK MOUNTAIN KIT combines the Gitzo's Series 1 Mountaineer tripod with 3-section carbon fiber legs with the Gitzo GHF2W Fluid Head. The legs are carbon fiber for great stability and vibration resistance as well as light weight. Complete kit including head weighs 4.9 pounds. Shipping: Ground shipping only, unless you contact us to arrange payment for faster shipping. Shipping to Alaska and Hawaii may require a surcharge and will be calculated on a case-by-case basis. For these states, please contact us for amount. (800-779-7256) or email us. Learn More -
$929.94For ultimate compactness and light weight with carbon fiber strength, pack the Machu Picchu Kit in your carry-on bag or in your backpack! It combines Gitzo's amazingly vibration resistant, 4-section carbon fiber Traveler tripod with Gitzo's counterbalanced GHF2W 2-way Fluid Head. Optimized for compactness, the tripod folds to mere 16.73 inches! When you need a tripod to fold up short that is when this outfit shows its worth Shipping: Ground shipping only, except by special arrangement. Shipping to Alaska and Hawaii may require a surcharge: for amount call 800-779-7256 or email us. We cannot ship tripods out of the U.S. Learn More
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Regular Price: $1,642.00
Special Price $1,478.00
NO SALES TAX except for Iowa. This is Swarovski's "travel companion." The lightweight CT Travel carbon tripod offers comfort and convenience for observation on the move. You can easily carry this combo in your hand luggage, as the tripod folds down to 19.7 inches. Yet it has a convenient viewing height of about 66.9 inches. SPECIFICATIONS Connection thread: 3/8” UNC Tripod legs spread and extended – max ht (in / cm): 63.8 / 162 Tripod length when folded (in / cm): 20.5 / 52 Approx. weight of kit: 4.6 lbs. Max. load (oz / kg): 634.9 / 18 SHIPPING Ground shipping only, unless you contact us to arrange payment for faster shipping. Shipping to Alaska and Hawaii may require a surcharge and will be calculated on a case-by-case basis. For these states, please contact us for amount. (800-779-7256) or email us. Code: SW-CC-WOW Learn More -
$1,878.00NO SALES TAX except for Iowa. Swarovski PCT Professional Tripod with PTH Professional Tripod Head The PTH is equipped with a connection that is compatible with the Arca-Swiss system. The integrated fluid bearing or oil damping device ensures smooth, even movements. To facilitate faster movements the damping device can easily be closed. SPECIFICATIONS Connection thread: 3/8” UNC Tripod legs spread and extended – max height (in / cm): 68.9 / 175 Tripod length when folded (in / cm): 22 / 56 Approx. weight (oz / kg): 63.5 / 1.8 Max. load (oz / kg): 740.7 / 21 SHIPPING Ground shipping only, unless you contact us to arrange payment for faster shipping. Shipping to Alaska and Hawaii may require a surcharge and will be calculated on a case-by-case basis. For these states, please contact us for amount. (800-779-7256) or email us. Learn More
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Regular Price: $69.99
Special Price $49.99
Ready to use in just seconds, the Vortex car window mount lets you use any vehicle as a blind for viewing and provides compact, solid support for spotting scopes and binoculars. There are times when there's no substitute for a car window mount. The Vortex Car Window Mount is used on your car windows to take photographs from inside the car or to affix a scope for bird watching and scenic enjoyment. It also works with binoculars designed to be mounted on a tripod. Learn More -
Regular Price: $39.95
Special Price $34.95
The MAC-14 Quick Release Clamp from Sunwayfoto is a CNC machined aluminum clamp that is compatible with both Arca-type plates, and Manfrotto 200PL plates. A built-in bull's-eye bubble level helps to level your camera to the horizon, and a locking knob opens and closes the clamp to adjust or remove the plate. A numbered scale on the clamp allows for precision positioning of Arca-type plates. Two safety stop grooves allow the use of plates with safety screws, to prevent the plates from accidentally sliding out of the clamp. It has a 3/8"-16 threaded hole to mount the clamp onto a tripod or ball head, and also comes with a 1/4"-20 bushing adapter. Learn More -
Regular Price: $28.00
Special Price $24.88
Manfrotto PIXI Mini Table Top Tripod (Black) This mini tripod sits on a table or any convenient surface and supports your small spotting scope. Or push the legs together and comfortably hold it in one hand. It's lightweight, intuitive to use, and oh so easy to carry. In fact, we found it slips into a jeans pocket. It has a push button locking mechanism that lets you adjust your aim and then locks the scope in position. Also works great to support a camera. Learn More -
Regular Price: $56.00
Special Price $49.88
Manfrotto EVO PIXI 2-section Mini Tripod (Black) This mini tripod sits on a table or any convenient surface and supports your small spotting scope or DSLR camera with lenses up to 200mm. Legs each have two sections and are adjustable in 5 steps, for uneven surfaces. There are two different leg angles for ground level shooting. You can spread the legs so that the ball rests almost on the ground or table, to give a working level of under 4 inches. Or extend the legs and lock them in a 50 degree position to give a working height of 7 inches. It's lightweight, intuitive to use, and easy to carry. Ball head is locked in position by an easy-to-use red knob on the side. Learn More
