Tripod on a budget

[Caliminer]

Can anyone suggest a good tripod for glassing and digiscoping, something sub $200 and light?

 

[Grassymike]

Good or cheap, pick one. The option left is to search for a known good tripod at a cheaper than new price= used. The classifieds here would be the first place I would look. Good luck.

 

[bherrondvm]

Look into manfrotto’s options.

 

[stick slinger]

Slik if light and glassing seated. Might pick up 632 for $200.

Sirui if not so light and larger optic needed or wanting to stand and glass

 

[Camera Land]

That's a tough price point. If you will be using a spotter for digiscoping u really need a fluid head. Will you be sitting, standing or both?

 

[Rackseekers]

What I'm currently running and its solid set up. I got mine on a sale but still within your price range

SIRUI AM-124 Carbon Fiber Tripod with AM-5VX Fluid Head​

 

[bthomas43]

I have a NEEWER from amazon for my spotter. They have all different sizes and are fairly light. Not as light as some high dollar ones but work as good or better than all of the ones I've tried. You can get a lighter head for it and cut quite a bit of weight as well. They cater more to photography, so they don't get the "hunting upcharge" that most brands put on their stuff.

Neewer Tripod Amazon

 

[Tcassada1]

What I'm currently running and its solid set up. I got mine on a sale but still within your price range

SIRUI AM-124 Carbon Fiber Tripod with AM-5VX Fluid Head​

Agreed!

 

[CV335]

What I'm currently running and its solid set up. I got mine on a sale but still within your price range

SIRUI AM-124 Carbon Fiber Tripod with AM-5VX Fluid Head​

This is the one! Great tripod and nice head for $200 or lower. Highly recommend.

 

[engineer78]

Vanguard Alta Pro 263AT Tripod with GH-100 Grip

Sometimes they go on sale right at the $200 mark.