Brand new from Garrett Optical!
Due
to high demand, the Series 5000 Tripod is backordered. We recommend that you
place a backorder to secure a place in line (we don't collect payment
until your order ships), or email us and ask to be added to the notification list for this model.
Our new Series 5000 Tripod + Head combo is designed to be simply the best value out there in an affordable heavy-duty tripod for binocular astronomy. Essentially comparable to the much more expensive Bogen/Manfrotto 503HDV series head and 028B tripod. Specifically designed for use with our largest of astronomical binoculars, it can accommodate observers of virtually any size with a fully-extended height of 84 inches (that's right, 7 feet!)
Better yet, this tripod is extremely well built of heavy aluminum tubing, with crank-adjustable center column and an adjustable spreader for easy height adjustment. Features comfortable rubber grips on two of the three legs. The heavy-duty video head is fabricated from cast aluminum and features adjustable tension and extremely smooth operation. Includes a quick release plate with a standard 1/4"-20 and 3/8"-16 threaded studs and dual rubber-padded pan handles. Weighs 15 lbs., and the head has a 17.6 pound (8 kg) capacity with an internal counter-balance spring to help offset the weight of heavier binoculars. Expect a 1-2 second damping (vibration settling) time with a 10-lb. load, and a 2-3 second damping time with a 16-lb. load. Also works great for digital SLR's and other heavy still or video cameras. Comes with a nice padded carry bag and is covered by our 2-year warranty.
This tripod can be used to support binoculars up to our 16-pound Signature 110mm models. It is best suited to our 10-pound Signature 85mm and Gemini 100mm models and our 13.3-pound 100mm F/5.3 binocular telescope.
Pricing: $250, or just $200 when purchased with certain new binoculars!
Please note this product was not designed or intended by the
manufacturer for use by a child 12 years of age or younger.
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