GoskyTripod -Travel Portable Tripod for Spotting scopes, Binoculars, camcorders, or SLR Cameras (Pro Tripod (61-inch))

Used it for a hunting spotting scope to look out my sunroom to the field. It’s good quality and very sturdy.

Ce trépied est idéal pour l'utilisation sur le terrain car il est léger .

Cercavo un treppiede stabile e robusto per il mio cannocchiale Gosky 20-60x80 e questo lo trovo ottimo.

Ist OKAY

This isn't the cheapest tripod available, but neither is it particularly expensive - what you get is excellent quality for the money. It's strong anodised aluminium construction throughout provides for a reasonable maximum load capacity of about 11 pounds, which makes it suitable for heavier items such as spotter scopes.This review is based on using the tripod with a spotting scope weighing about 4Ib.The tripod arrives fully assembled - but you may need to check that the pan-head coupler is fully tightened to the center post before use, as mine was very loose on delivery.The Tripod, which comes with a decent quality weather-proof bag with strap, folds down to a portable 24 inches. It's 5 and a half pound weight is heavier than some, but this contributes towards the tripod's sturdy build and overall stability, and I personally don't find the weight an issue as regards it's portability.The Tripod extends from about 23 to 61 inches (with legs at their standard approx. 50 degree position). The legs are foam covered which is great for handling in cold conditions; and each leg is terminated with a thick rubber foot that provides for a perfectly stable platform : and the base of the center column houses a hook for attaching additional weight to help stabilise the tripod in windy conditions.Each leg has 3 individual sections, each adjusted by good, firm flip-locks, and they raise the tripod to a height that will usually obviate the need to use the sliding center column, which is better for stability. However, if the center column is used, it is a good quality, rigid 1 inch diameter post that is easily adjusted via a large tension thumb/finger knob - there is no cheap center ratchet winder here!The angle of each leg can be adjusted via a sturdy 'pull out/push in' clip at the top of each leg, allowing for 3 independent leg positions of approx. 25, 50 and 80 degrees, providing a very flexible unit (for example, with the legs retracted and locked at the 25 degree mid point position, you have a large but very stable 'tabletop' tripod with a height if 17 inches - extendable to about 26 inches via the center column).The rigid, 365 degree 3-way pan-head provides very smooth horizontal and vertical adjustments - however, I found the vertical panning handle somewhat 'spongy' in use, requiring very firm tightening in order to keep the scope's image centered. This took a little while to get used to.The tripod requires the use of a Quick-release plate (which is provided, containing a quater inch screw thread), which is attached to the camera or scope, and allows for quick removal of the optics. I found that I needed to ensure that the plate release lever on the tripod is manually pushed hard over after attaching the scope in order to prevent the plate loosening up - the plate doesn't actually detach if it's loose, but pushing the lever fully tight will prevent any issues.The pan head contains a small but useful spirit-level, which can be used in conjunction with the small bubble-level on the top of one of the legs for leveling the tripod and optics if required. There is also a very small compass on the top of one of the other legs which may come in handy, but I personally require a magnifying glass to read it! - but the thought's there!In conclusion, I find this to be a very well made, lightweight and extremely versatile tripod that is suitable for spotting scopes, cameras, binoculars and camcorders (load capacity relevant), and it has a very acceptable price point. I am delighted with it, and I am sure you wont be disappointed.