binocular tripod on a budget ?

[rory]

just looking for a cheap tripod for your average 10x50 bins. would this hama tripod be up to the job ? ive not a clue with tripods.

 I had thought of a monopod ,but I felt I would want some hands free time for sketching or note taking.

thanks in advance.

[Space Dragon]

My mrs had one of these for photography and I stuck a 20x80 on it once.....it'll be a bit jittery if you knock it or the wind catches it but on a still night and if you're careful around the EPs it'll probably be enough for 10x50s.

[rory]

Thanks for the info spacedragon. I just want something that will do the job without costing too much.

[rory]

sorry , I forgot to put the link to the tripod (doh !) its a hama star 63 .

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Hama-Star-Tripod-Carry-Case/dp/B0000WXD1G

what a plonker I am.

[Nakedgun]

Rory,

How tall are you?. The model shown reaches a maximum height of just under 5 &1/2 ft fully extended. The tripod adapter will lift your glasses above this, slightly, but if observing anywhere overhead your eyes will have to be under them. Also, a 10x50 will be supported by most any tripod, but if you graduate to larger glass a more robust model may well be needed, moreover, a fully extended center-column will induce the most vibration when disturbed. Your enthusiasm is understandable, but you may wish to save for a bit and choose based on these considerations, rather than price, alone.

[rory]

Mmm, good points noted. Thanks