KGAINES Report post Posted July 10, 2007 Is there a few that you would suggest? I really have no idea when it comes to tripod setups. http://www.coueswhitetail.com/bookstore/tripods_adaptor.htm Check these out, you can buy these from Amanda from CW.COM Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red Rabbit Report post Posted July 10, 2007 I had the Minox 15's. If you turn the eyecups all the way in and drape a black towell over your head and bino to cut out the peripheral light, you will not have to push up against the eyecup as hard. The Velbon Sherpa tripod which Amanda has in the CWT.com bookstore will be sturdy for the binos. Doug~RR Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elmergoo Report post Posted July 10, 2007 The only thing I know for sure........ I've NEVER heard anyone say they regretted buying Swarovski Well for the price they paid do you think anybody would fess up and say they didn,t like them? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CouesWhitetail Report post Posted July 11, 2007 The velbon sherpa is an excellent tripod. It's what I use for my 15x56 swaros (which I love ). I also use the sherpa for video taping because it's very steady and adjustable. For a tripod head, it depends on what you want. For glassing I think the Jim White tripod head is excellent. It is not as good for video taping. I have a bogen fluid head for that. Amanda Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TLH Report post Posted July 11, 2007 I like my Outdoorsman tripod--it is the tall one and my Jim White head--put them all together and you have one stud of a system! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
COOSEFAN Report post Posted July 11, 2007 The only thing I know for sure........ I've NEVER heard anyone say they regretted buying Swarovski Well for the price they paid do you think anybody would fess up and say they didn,t like them? That's probably true! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jnobleinaz Report post Posted July 11, 2007 I have had the chance to look through both of these at animals in the field. I have sat behind my minox for hours on end and never gotten a headache. If you put the eyecups all the way in and a towel over your head it works the best. Now for the post topic. My personal opinion is that it depends on what you are glassing for. If it is elk or muleys you wont really see the difference. Last week I looked at elk through both. not much different. The animals colr gives them away. If you are glassing for whitetails, HUGE difference. Last year Brett and I were looking at the same deer at aprox 3/4 mile. The biggest difference is that the swaros have a better edge to the animal and the color is better. I could not believe it. So if you are okay with that conclusion, I am trying to sell my minox 15x58's. I know its a horrible sales post but I have a pair for $595.00. I know I prob wont be able to sell them, and if I cant I might give them to my brother and buy the swaros anyway. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TLH Report post Posted July 11, 2007 John, Email Blake Lanoue over at AZOD--he is looking for a pair of Minox. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
massamino Report post Posted July 12, 2007 I found a great price on the old velbon chaser tripod for you guys that might be in the market for a new setup. The tripod itself is an exact match to the 600 sherpa, other than the color, and it is selling for $39.99 on ebay. The cheapest I could find anywhere else for the 600 sherpa was $100 so I thought I would pass on the savings since there were a few left to purchase from this seller. Hopefully I can save a few of you some bucks! I'm not trying to take business away from the site sponsor I just like to be able to save a little when possible. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
