Help me choose the "right" tripod!

[KCviper]

I know this topic has been discussed and I have searched through different threads on this. Having said that, there are so many tripods out there....it is truly overwhelming!! I am looking at using a tripod for shooting (Arca mount) mostly standing and then for using my Bino's, rangefinder and future spotting scope. I'm not looking to spend RRR money as I simply would not use it enough (I'm not a hunter). I tend to overbuy and have looked at Leofoto, Slik, etc. Any experience and guidance would be appreciated!! Looking to stay under $500.

 

[hereinaz]

How tall are you?
How far will you carry it?
Do you want compact?
Do you want a “bowl”?
Do you want max stability over everything else?

The inverted leg tripods with only two leg sections are the most stable. Just depends if you value any feature that makes you compromise off that. Go as heavy as you can for stability, especially standing.

Leofoto are really good. I have been using them and they have been used by friends for years.

The new Faneu on Amazon seem good at first impression, I am trying one out.

 

[KCviper]

I'm 5'10" and won't carry far, so weight is not really an issue. Inverted I think seems to be the way to go. Just so many brands and options. Thanks much!

 

[Camera Land]

Good morning
Happy to help out

Give me a call at 516-217-1000
Mention you are a member here for special pricing. We have a lot of great tripod options to choose from

Joel, Camera Land

 

[JAC8504]

I'm 5'10" and won't carry far, so weight is not really an issue. Inverted I think seems to be the way to go. Just so many brands and options. Thanks much!

Inverted... I'd give a good look at the Two Vets Tripods No Name V2 Inverted a good look. Veteran owned company. Fantastic customer service. My most used tripod in my arsenal
No Name V2 Inverted

 

[KCviper]

Does anyone know if Two Vets is having any BF sales? I can get 25% off Leofoto but want to make the right decision!! Thanks much!

 

[daddaman]

I purchased the RRS SOAR system and love how stable it is and not very heavy. I shoot 28 Nosler and 30-378 off mine. I know they are expensive but you will only buy once

 

[KCviper]

I'm usually over buy and subscribe to buy once cry once, but RRR (and maybe Two Vets) is just too much tripod for my use. I just built a Kidd custom rimfire rifle and will use a tripod for shooting and glassing my property.

 

[Graves14]

Leofoto 324C with the MA40X comes in right at 4lbs and $500. No ball head will be great with a spotting scope but for shooting and binos this setup is excellent. If when you purchase a spotter you want to maximize performance you could add something like the Aziak vantage pan head that easily clips into and out of the MA40x head to use with the spotter.