Backcountry Tripod sub $200

[rootacres]

Backcountry Tripod sub $250

Hey everyone, Ive got a New Mexico Elk hunt in the books. I plan on doing some filming and also using the same tripod as my spotting scope tripod (20-60x80 Vortex). I have 2 cams, Canon 60D DSLR and Canon G30 both with a lightweight shotgun mic. I don't need an ultra heavy duty tripod and don't want something super heavy either. What is everyone using? I like some of the monfrotto options, I've used their heads and really like them. I have a procam store down the road from me so I can go look at some of these before purchasing.

Thanks in advance.

 

[Owenst7]

I like the manfrotto befree video head. I got the tripod with the half ball leveling thing on the center column, which has been super useful for photography. It does great with my 65mm spotter. If I add my A6000 w/ digiscope adapter, it works, but not excellent. If I were trying to film a lot through my spotter with a full-size camera, I'd probably go to a heavier head. As it is, I wanted the lightest head I could find though.