Using Tripods with Binoculars & Spotting Scopes: Height & Eyepiece Angles!

In this video, I go over some important considerations to keep in mind in terms of the height and stability when looking for and selecting a tripod for binoculars or a spotting scope.

Recently I have gone through a spate of testing spotting scopes and high power binoculars for observation and astronomy which has highlighted a number of key points to me which I feel are worth keeping in mind if you are in the market for a tripod for a spotting scope or binocular.

Relevant Links from the Video

➡️My Best Tripod for Binoculars & Scopes: Astronomy & Terrestrial Surveillance

➡️Binoculars with Angled Eyepieces

➡️Bresser BX-5 PRO Video Tripod Review (used as an example in the video)

➡️Bresser Pirsch Gen II 20-60x80 Spotting Scope (example scope in the video)

➡️Bresser Spezial Astro SF 15x70 Binoculars Review (example binocular in the video)

➡️Best Binoculars for Astronomy - The BBR Guide to Astronomy Binoculars

➡️Spotting Scopes – Reviews & Guides

➡️Angled or Straight Spotting Scope

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[chessu]

Hi Jason I would like to give you an idea for a future video. So it is about compact (pocket binoculars)
You could talk about their advantages and disadvantages and how they compare to avrage binoculars and talk about the best configuration for compact binoculars. Also i have a question are 8x32 binoculars considered compact or medium sized?

[MindbodyMedic]

any opinion on older pair of Leitz Trinviod 10x40 BA? no idea of optical condition as of yet but look in fair used condition. buyer looking £200. assuming these were flagship of their day?

[lucasrouco]

Hi Jason
Recently, ive picked up birdwatching again, and i think i want to invest in a mid price-range spotting scope + tripod + the attachment to the scope itself . Usually, the observations i tend to do are in the ranges between 50 and 300 meters, mainly waders and seagulls by the seashore, but also some other birds, like hawks, eagles, ducks ....
The observations will tend to be static, but sometimes i would take some longer walks to changes spots .
I tend to do birdwatching beetwen early morning and midafternoon, but normally with the sun already up in the sky.
I live in the northwest part of spain, so the water resistance of the scope is quite relevant to me . Also, this part of the country tends to have a cloudy weather and mid light conditions during great chunks of the year.
I would like a 20-60x80 or something in those lines .
Previously, ive used the Vanguard endeavor 82A, and honestly i would like a scope with a little bit more image quality, if possible.
My total budget is around 800€ or less.
Greetings and thanks in advance .

[ajinkyashidhore]

Hi. I am thinking of getting a monopod with a ball head mount for my astronomy binocular weighing 1kg (vortex Dimondback 15x56). Do you think tripod would provide more stable view for star gazing? Or any important pro/con aspect to consider before taking the final decision? TIA

[janfriedrich]

Hello! I’m curious what you think of SVBONY’s range? Like SV48?

[EssexCountyPhoto]

Great video, good tips!
I've just ordered a pair of Vortex Crossfire 12x50 (slightly cheaper than the Diamondback model) and the Vortex tripod adaptor.
Does the Bresser Bx-5 tripod come
with a quick release plate that can stay attached to the binoculars tripod adaptor?
Cheers!

[lohithnaik]

Which binoculars is best for planetary observation in the night sky?







Like ur videos..

[countrymanrandylewis]

hello! can you tell me your opinion on the BEST spotting scope under 1000$. it is alot of money and there are so many choices to choose i dont know which one to pick i want to be sure

[APOCOLIPTO-xg]

How i buy the product which website 😢😢

[druel]

Hi I got 12x60 Celestron Skymasters which Tripod Adapter would you recommend Cause the one that came with it has a design flaw where I won't screw in

[guilessa]

Hi! Can you do a review on the Fujinon FMTR-SX 10x50? Thanks!

[mindiaindian-qiup]

Which is best.. monocular or spoting scope?