Opticron Tripods for Bird Watching and general use

OPTICRON

This lightweight tripod is designed for the birdwatcher who wants a stable tripod that doesn't weigh too much to carry around. Its 3-way magnesium head is convenient to use and helps keep down the total weight. Suitable for all but the heaviest field scopes.

Extended 3-section tubular legs giving a usable height without raising centre column of 1410mm (55 1/2")1 for panning stability at high magnifications
42800 Mg 3-way panhead
360° panning
+90° to -60° tilt
Integral quick release plate (1/4") with side locking screw
300mm sliding centre column
Clip-type leg locks and rubber feet
Height extended 1710mm (67 1/4")
Height retracted 650mm (25 1/2")
Weight 2180g

Price: £111.31 (Including VAT at 20%)

Birdwatchers Tripod Ref: OP-42604L

OPTICRON

The Birdwatchers tripod and centre column without the head.

Extended 3-section tubular legs giving a usable height without raising centre column of 1325mm (52") for panning stability at high magnifications
300mm sliding centre column
Clip-type leg locks and rubber feet
Height extended 1625(64")
Height retracted 565mm (22 1/4")
Weight 1656g

Price: £70.46 (Including VAT at 20%)

Birdwatcher PRO 701 Tripod Ref: OP-42831

OPTICRON

This version of the Birdwatchers Tripod includes the 701 HDV two-way panhead from Manfrotto. Suitable for heavier scopes and offering smoother pan and tilt motion.

Extended 3 section tubular legs giving a usable height without raising centre column of 1420mm (56”)1 for panning stability at high magnifications
Manfrotto 701 HDV 2-way panhead
360° panning
+90° to -60° tilt
Integral quick release plate (1/4")
300mm sliding centre column
Clip-type leg locks and rubber feet
Height extended 1720mm (67 3/4")1
Height retracted 660mm (26")
Weight 2348g
5 year guarantee

Price: £171.58 (Including VAT at 20%)

Traveller Carbon Fibre Tripod Ref: OP-42625

OPTICRON

Compact and lightweight carbon fibre tripod designed for use with fieldscopes to 80mm OG, photo and video equipment. Model comes complete with 42700Q panhead and 42607 tripod strap connector.

Main features include:

3-section carbon fibre tubular legs giving a useable height without raising centre column of 1360mm for maximum panning stability
42700Q 3-way panhead with 360 degree panning and +90 degree to -60 degree tilt for use with telescopes not fitted with rotating tripod sleeves. Panhead also features QR plate sode locking screw for extra rigidity
Integral quick release plate (1/4" thread) with locking pin
210mm sliding c/column with collar lock
Twist-type leg locks and rubber feet
Compass and level indicator on canopy
Leg angles; 25, 60 & 85 degrees
Height extended: 1570mm
Height retracted: 25 degrees - 620mm, 60 degree - 410mm
Weight 2058g
5 year guarantee

Price: £181.79 (Including VAT at 20%)

Traveller Carbon Fibre Tripod without Head Ref: OP-42626

OPTICRON

Includes legs, canopy & sliding centre column

Price: £131.75 (Including VAT at 20%)

Traveller Carbon Fibre Pro 701 Tripod Ref: OP-42636

OPTICRON

This version of the Traveller Carbon Fibre Tripod includes the 701 HDV two-way head from Manfrotto. Suitable for heavier field scopes and offering smoother panning and tilting.

3 section carbon fibre tubular legs giving a usable height without raising centre column of 1375mm (54") for maximum panning stability at high magnifications
Manfrotto 701 HDV 2-way panhead
360° panning
+90° to -60° tilt
Integral quick release plate (1/4")
Leg angles; 25°, 60° & 85°
220mm sliding centre column adjustment with collar and bolt lock
Durable foam hand grips
Twist-type leg locks
Rubber/spiked feet
42607 Tripod strap connector
Height extended: 1595mm (62 3/4")1
Height retracted:
25° - 650mm (25 1/2")
60° - 530mm (21")
85° - 415mm (16 1/2")1
Weight: 2052g
5 year guarantee