tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-801100165210197950.post4391367577606172735..comments2024-03-29T11:16:12.035+00:00Comments on MONTGOMERYSHIRE BIRDS: LCyD late afternoonPaul Leafehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13889142484894303857noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-801100165210197950.post-55417703700822516242012-04-19T18:20:46.067+01:002012-04-19T18:20:46.067+01:00Cheers Sue - will get better though! Just need the...Cheers Sue - will get better though! Just need the Yellowhammer to come seek us out - was only 200 yards or so up the hill from the back hedge so everything crossedAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-801100165210197950.post-41429605033592704322012-04-19T16:56:18.803+01:002012-04-19T16:56:18.803+01:00Thanks Trevor - it's really useful getting fir...Thanks Trevor - it's really useful getting first hand experience. Will follow your advice, and check prices.<br />All the bestsue shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13364002276249892762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-801100165210197950.post-17583458387166132372012-04-19T16:53:32.435+01:002012-04-19T16:53:32.435+01:00Thanks again for all the help Mark - I absolutely ...Thanks again for all the help Mark - I absolutely LOVE your first pic of the redpoll.Glad they've now arrived in your garden.sue shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13364002276249892762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-801100165210197950.post-44637473500833360652012-04-19T15:32:04.259+01:002012-04-19T15:32:04.259+01:00This comment has been removed by the author.Trevor Rogershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13895524960003276532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-801100165210197950.post-65849467320167394682012-04-19T15:19:29.696+01:002012-04-19T15:19:29.696+01:00I recently purchased the Opticron pro birdwatchers...I recently purchased the Opticron pro birdwatchers tripod together with 701 Manfrotto pan head (2 way) OK it was a reccomended combination for my scope but I am pleased with it. I use a company online called `Sherwoods` but it is worth looking at a `price checker` site to maybe get the best deal.<br /><br />Regards<br />Trevor RogersTrevor Rogershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13895524960003276532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-801100165210197950.post-6227269493014666522012-04-19T14:49:20.289+01:002012-04-19T14:49:20.289+01:00Just nipped in for lunch so your reply was well ti...Just nipped in for lunch so your reply was well timed - back behind the camera now as have got first redpoll in garden since we moved<br /><br />MWAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-801100165210197950.post-430431425678453342012-04-19T13:27:13.784+01:002012-04-19T13:27:13.784+01:00Thanks Mark - you must be constantly 'on the B...Thanks Mark - you must be constantly 'on the Blog'to have replied so quickly! have just checked out the Focus Optics website - looks great, and good to know they encourage customers to take their time so that personal preferences can be realised. Hope to get there within the next few weeks. Looking forward to a head that suits me!!!sue shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13364002276249892762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-801100165210197950.post-34826022946809810122012-04-19T13:15:22.341+01:002012-04-19T13:15:22.341+01:00No problem Sue - had a Manfrotto aluminium pod for...No problem Sue - had a Manfrotto aluminium pod for a while as you know but moved over to a Gitzo carbon - nothing wrong with the Manfrotto other than it didn't go high enough for me. Most tripods don't but this Gitzo does which has made a hell of a difference. In terms of stability though no difference between them. The real decision I think is over the kind of head you need for a scope, the range is vast and at the end of the day it comes down to personal preference - hence spend a bit of time trying them out. Focus is very good for that.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-801100165210197950.post-63366363198429291042012-04-19T13:04:54.321+01:002012-04-19T13:04:54.321+01:00Thanks so much Mark. It is good of you to have giv...Thanks so much Mark. It is good of you to have given the time and thought to a really useful series of tips and advice. I can now think about the right things - especially what type of head to use (my Velbon is obviously a pretty basic model, and came complete with head - it was a surprise present many years ago so I hadn't realised that the head and tripod come separately).<br /><br /> I think we can incorporate a visit to Focus Optics with a trip to our daughter in the East of England, so will now be able to try some tripods out bearing your comments in mind. Guess tubular alumininum would be a safer bet for me - I need something pretty bombproof!<br /><br />Thanks again - you've been a great help.sue shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13364002276249892762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-801100165210197950.post-70015414164715851742012-04-19T08:10:26.617+01:002012-04-19T08:10:26.617+01:00Hi Sue. You're right re the wobbling bit - tr...Hi Sue. You're right re the wobbling bit - tripods are one of those things where the more you pay the more stable the construction. A good solid aluminium tripod would do the job as would carbon although carbon, while lighter, are a lot more expensive. Things to consider - what height do you want the tripod to operate at, do you want to be able to take the centre column out and use with a hide clamp, is weight an issue, what weight do you want it to support (though with a scope that shouldn't be an issue in that market) what head do you want to use with it (head choice is as important as the tripod)? Personally I wouldn't look beyond either Manfrotto or Gitzo but really it's down to how much you have to spend - ideally find someone who has a decent range and go and try (Focus Optics are always good but a bit of a trek given they're over Coventry way).<br /><br />Aluminium - make sure you go for a tubular construction, more robust but slightly heavier than carbon but give good stability, pretty bombproof material<br /><br />Carbon - very light and stable but expensive, more subject to knocks and chips than aluminium so need a bit more care or protection<br /><br />Final point - to help stability in wind etc hang a weight (small rucksack, bean bag etc) from the centre column<br /><br />Hope this helps ... a bit!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com