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Tripod/Head Combo for TMB 80/480

Started by jkrzizike, 10/14/2005 05:04PM
Posted 10/14/2005 05:04PM Opening Post
Any recommendations on a good photo head/tripod combination that will work well with a TMB 80/480? I'd like something robust that is still super portable, but will still solidly hold the scope and be usable at high powers.

My other option is to go back to a UA Microstar. I owned one of these mounts before and liked it, but I'm thinking a photo head might do a great job too.

Do photo heads come with slo mo controls? I've never owned one so I have no idea.

Thanks!
Posted 10/20/2005 03:18AM #1
I use a modified Bogen 501 fluid head on a 3021 tripod. The modification (see pic) moves the scope to the level of the pivot point, make balance a non-issue.

Ken....


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