Tripod and Head for Swarovski BTX and 115mm Lens Recommendation

[Jon01]

Just got the BTX and 115mm combo with the magnifier. Way too heavy for my manfrotto befree I used for a standard spotter. Suggestions on a setup for this? I found a lot of suggestions for the 85 and 95 but not the 115 which is way heavier.

 

[mxgsfmdpx]

Here you go...

Outdoorsmans ATX/STX/BTX 115 Balance Rail

The 115 Balance Rail is specifically designed for the BTX/ATX with a 115 mm objective lens. The Balance Rail attaches to the bottom foot of the optic and supports the objective lens and eyepiece for a much more solid base. The bottom of the rail is already contoured to fit Arca Swiss style heads...

outdoorsmans.com

 

[Jon01]

Thanks, play is really in the tripod. I have a sirui va-5 head now. I can try the bigger plate as well.

 

[Jon01]

Down to a few options for the tripod rrs ascend 14, rrs 33l, swaro cct, gitzo mountaineer or slik cf-934

 

[Elkangle]

I have a the btx 115, I don't like the outdoorsman balance rail cuz when I wana swap to an stx real fast its a pain...il sell it ya cheap if you'd like to play with it

My tripod is a 14series RRS with the bh 30 head...this is the absolute minimum for the 115...the tripod is fine but when hauling the 115 I could see bumping up to the bh 40 head

 

[Jon01]

I have a the btx 115, I don't like the outdoorsman balance rail cuz when I wana swap to an stx real fast its a pain...il sell it ya cheap if you'd like to play with it

My tripod is a 14series RRS with the bh 30 head...this is the absolute minimum for the 115...the tripod is fine but when hauling the 115 I could see bumping up to the bh 40 head

Got it, send me a message. Maybe I’ll take you up on that.

 

[Camera Land]

Best bet is to go with the Slik 824CF with the Sirui VH10X head
Call me at 516-217-12000 to discuss this and other options

Joel

 

[Jon01]

Best bet is to go with the Slik 824CF with the Sirui VH10X head
Call me at 516-217-12000 to discuss this and other options

Joel

You'd suggest that over the CF-934?

 

[Camera Land]

The 824CF can hold over 15 pounds. Your set up is no where near that heavy. The BTX is 3.1 Lbs and the 115 Module is 7.7. Total 10.8