Budget tripod for Celestron 20x80 binoculars

[Stargazer2007]

I have been gifted a celestron 20x80 binoculars on my birthday. I was stunned by observing the moon but I am not able to hold it in one place for more than a minute. I really need a tripod but I am confused by all the available options. I am a tall guy, so I really need a tall, strong and durable tripod which doesn't cost a hell lot of money. 

[RT65CB-SWL]

Hi @Stargazer2007 and welcome to SGL. 

I use a Manfrotto 055PROB tripod and a joystick/trigger grip/ballhead with mine. (images below)...

<--- SONY 7x50's

<---Revalation ASTRO 20x80's

<--- the joystick/trigger grip/ballhead

 

Alternatively you can use a monopod and an alt-az head, or use an upended broom; (wrap the head in a bag or material); and rest or secure the binoculars to it with a bungee cord as a temporary until you are in a position when you can purchase.
Parallelograms can also be used, but they are expensive, or you could attempt to build one if you have DIY and some basic engineering skills. 

Edited September 5, 2020 by Philip R

[BinocularSky]

I'm not a great fan of tripod-mounted "straight through" binoculars because looking at anything higher than about 45* is a pain. Literally. The Celestron 20x80 is relatively light, so you can get away with a trigger-grip (see above) on a monopod. The monopod need not be perfectly vertical, so you can sit/recline with it as well for greater comfort. For greatest satisfaction, though, ultimately a parallelogram is the way to go, IMO.

Celestron Skymaster Pro 20x80 on trigger grip

Helios 20x80 on parallelogram - very versatile.