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Originally Posted by tabs

I found a Manfrotto 475B Tripod with a Manfrotto 3030 Head and Sling for about $25.00 in a Thrift...

Manfrotto 475B Tripod Pro Geared without Head Black | Full Compass

I plan on using it with a Kowa 82MM Spotting scope, that I bought for 5 bills NIB with nylon carrying case at an auction.

. https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/602247-REG/Kowa_TSN_82SV_TSN_82SV_3_2_82mm_Spotting_Scope.htm l

Lots of the long range paper punchers use the Kowa because the quality of the optics is on a par with the European optics but you don't have the VAT jacking the price.

WOW! We're talking some serious shopping skills here. I'm jealous, no kidding. Very impressive; legendary, I'd say. Super cool equipment too. Paper punchers? Bird watchers?

Originally Posted by jcommin

I like Manfrotto stuff. I have a tripod set up for my portable easel when I paint plein air. I have a clamp set up I attach to my tripod for a sun shade too. Sturdy and robust - hard to beat. I bought my tripod used at B&H.

Robust is a perfect description. I use an old Sony WX350 pocket camera. It looks ridiculous. The iPhone in a Glif looks really weird too, but extremely effective.

Originally Posted by Holger

Manfrotto is one of the best brands.

I'm mimicking my ex, who always had good taste. Why shop at Penny's when there's Neiman-Marcus?