Bresser Field Tripod 1610 is a
great tripod for medium to large sized spotting scopes, designed to fit also
binoculars and cameras with standard tripod threads.
This highly portable full height Bresser field tripod features a smooth pan &
tilt head with over-sized altitude clutch control knob, a quick release plate -
flick a lever and the telescope or camera can be removed instantly. The head
platform flips through 90 degrees as required to telescope position as
convenient as possible.
The tripod is made from lightweight aluminium and strong ABS polymer, weighing
in at only 1700g! The tripod features a centre stay or leg-brace system that
locks into position with a twist-knob and the centre column height is
controlled by a folding crank handle. The Bresser
1610 Field Tripod will easily hold spotting scopes, binoculars (with
additional bracket) and cameras up to 3.5 kilos in weight.
A great feature of this full sized tripod is the ballast hook fitted
underneath the centre column to increase its mass and minimise vibrations and
movement. Ideal tripod for medium to large sized spotting scopes or larger
binoculars with a support bracket. Supplied with heavy
duty nylon carry-bag with shoulder strap.
What's so great about the Bresser 1610 Field Tripod?
In a word - weight, or rather, the lack of it! The tripod is of an ultra-
lightweight design but is still strong and rigid even at full height. The
three-legged monopod? A great in-the-field use of the tripod is to close the
legs together (with a rubber band or Velcro strap etc) and use it as a
monopod! The tripod is more than light enough to be used this way and carried
around with the spotting scope, binocular or camera attached, with the great
added benefit over a normal monopod, that at a moments notice it can be turned
into a tripod again!
