goathunter
WKR
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I have a manfrotto 700RC2 panhead (1.14 lbs) and a Schonfeld Carbon fiber tripod (1.8 lbs). It's really nice and I'm sure will be awesome when I get a big 80mm spotter.
For now though, I have 10x42s with a tripod attachment, and a nikon ed50. I just can't stand to pack the weight of this tripod setup so I never bring it and bring my old SLIK compact II tripod that has a cheesy built in panhead but is only 1.25 lbs. My biggest dislike is there no quick connect plates.
Anyways - is there really no alternative to the Outdoorsman Panhead if you want a lightweight fluid panhead? If I could get a really light panhead for the Schonfeld tripod I'd be pretty happy. I just can't bring myself to spend the money on the Outdoorsman - there must be some competition? Any suggestions?
EDIT - meant to post in Optics sorry
For now though, I have 10x42s with a tripod attachment, and a nikon ed50. I just can't stand to pack the weight of this tripod setup so I never bring it and bring my old SLIK compact II tripod that has a cheesy built in panhead but is only 1.25 lbs. My biggest dislike is there no quick connect plates.
Anyways - is there really no alternative to the Outdoorsman Panhead if you want a lightweight fluid panhead? If I could get a really light panhead for the Schonfeld tripod I'd be pretty happy. I just can't bring myself to spend the money on the Outdoorsman - there must be some competition? Any suggestions?
EDIT - meant to post in Optics sorry