Dual use tripod recommendations

[jnagel32]

I bought my wife a nice Canon DSLR a few years ago for Christmas. She said she would like a decent tripod for it and she doesn't care if I use it for my western hunting trips. Can you guys give me some recommendations on a good lightweight tripod that could handle the DSLR and also a 15-45x65 spotting scope. Not looking to break the bank, but willing to spend $200 or so if it is good quality and relatively light. My knowledge on tripods is pretty limited so any insight would be appreciated.

 

[Schaaf]

Lightweight, Sturdy, Cheap. Pick 2 out of the 3 for that price range.

Do you already have a tripod head?

 

[jnagel32]

Lightweight, Sturdy, Cheap. Pick 2 out of the 3 for that price range.

Do you already have a tripod head?

No I don't have a head either. Is lightweight and sturdy doable for the $200 range or are we looking at considerably more?

 

[Schaaf]

This would probably work

Sirui T-004SK VA-5X Fluid Head Aluminum Tripod Kit

Sirui T-004SK VA-5X Fluid Head Aluminum Tripod Kit Description The Sirui T-004SK Aluminum Tripod paired with the VA-5X Compact Fluid Head is a great setup, and you can't beat the price for this kit. Even though this tripod is aluminum it is still very light, coming in at 3.5 pounds. It is tall...

shop.gohunt.com

 

[jnagel32]

Thanks for the recommendation Schaaf. I'm going to check it out

 

[lr123]

I am using a Sirui but can't remember the model off the top of my head. Give CameralandNY a call they had excellent pricing that put it close to the $200 mark with a rebate.

 

[ShadowFast1]

I was looking heavy at a Sirui but ended up with an Innorel RT80C. It's a bowl top which was what I decided I liked over the Sirui. It's been very reliable and sturdy so far.

 

[Jorge400]

Sirui ET-1204 Carbon Fiber Tripod is what I have and I have and I think it would serve you well. I paid less than $200 and there is a thread over on Rokslide where a dealer/member will sell them to Rokslide members for somewhere around $160 I think through the rest of the year (I think). All I know is that he is offering a heck of a deal for this tripod.

 

[Big Fin]

This would probably work

Sirui T-004SK VA-5X Fluid Head Aluminum Tripod Kit

Sirui T-004SK VA-5X Fluid Head Aluminum Tripod Kit Description The Sirui T-004SK Aluminum Tripod paired with the VA-5X Compact Fluid Head is a great setup, and you can't beat the price for this kit. Even though this tripod is aluminum it is still very light, coming in at 3.5 pounds. It is tall...

shop.gohunt.com

We have two of these. Very good tripods for the money. If you do buy it, you can save an additional 10% at check out by using promo code RANDY.

 

[jnagel32]

Thanks for the help guys! I ended up getting the Sirius T-004SK from GoHunt

 

[Don Fischer]

I'm not sure light weight and sturdy belong in the same sentence! If you do get a light weight one I might suggest you set it up so you can hang extra weight underneath it. Does a good job of steadying a tripod.