My first question is easy for those that know: what is the difference between a $100-$200 tripod and a $500-$1000 tripod (way out of my range but I still want to know);
the second is for a recommendation: which tripod would you recommend to mount a Sky Watcher Star Adventure 2i photo mount? An interesting youtube video (Astrobackyard) proposed the least expensive system to start deep sky imaging and it included the Star Adventure and a digital camera with a telephoto. I thought I'd go that way before I bought a telescope.
I have owned several tripods. If you want stability, you should expect to be in the $500+ range.
Good hunting
Gary
Research older high end tripods and buy used (and many / most have barely been actually used). Have your cake and eat it as well.
saidel42 wrote:
My first question is easy for those that know: what is the difference between a $100-$200 tripod and a $500-$1000 tripod (way out of my range but I still want to know);
the second is for a recommendation: which tripod would you recommend to mount a Sky Watcher Star Adventure 2i photo mount? An interesting youtube video (Astrobackyard) proposed the least expensive system to start deep sky imaging and it included the Star Adventure and a digital camera with a telephoto. I thought I'd go that way before I bought a telescope.
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I bought an old Sampson Quick Set for about $100. and I believe with that Star Adventure you would have as stable a tripod as you need. However if you want to backpack with it you wouldn't.
I mount mine on a Manfrotto 3011 lightweight and very stable, think I got this at a garage sale for $5
SonnyE
Loc: Communist California, USA
I could not justify the cost of the really nice tripods to myself.
But I do have a lot of mechanical abilities. I was looking at surveyors tripods and ran across a contractors tripod by Bosch. It was really inexpensive, and I had stock I could make plates from to mount heads on.
So I went that way. It's a very heavy duty tripod tripod, and I have several heads and adaptions I can easily mount to it.
But generally, let the mounting your intended head is made for determine what you get. Often, equipment meant for Photographers is a bit lighter than what is meant for Astronomers.
That said, I do love carbon fiber. I have a monopod from Sirui with accessories I really like.
And a
Nest Gimbal head Like this Wimberly from B&H, I've used for fast action sports photography. (AKA: Grandkids Soccer)
But my Piece De Resistance is the Carbon fiber of my telescope. It really holds it's focus.
Carbon fiber is a great material.
Except during lightening storms....No, stay inside at the bar during lightening storms...
Anyway, it depends on how your tracker mounts.
Looks to me like it is intended for a good Photography tripod.
I like this review.And Trever Jones has one as well.
Thanks everyone. Lots of wise comments. Be back when I have something to show.
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