Fluid head for baby Mak?
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Fluid head for baby Mak?
Wondering if getting a fluid head would be worth a try. A fluid head on my Benro tripod would be super light weight and even more portable than my AZ5 plus I could use it for my binos. I think there was some discussion related to this, but I can't find the thread now. Thoughts?
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https://www.manfrotto.com/us-en/128rc-m ... ium-128rc/
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Re: Fluid head for baby Mak?
That looks like a real decent head.Lady Fraktor wrote: ↑Sat Apr 24, 2021 3:34 pm I have been using this one for years as my travel telescope head, I have not had any complaints using it.
https://www.manfrotto.com/us-en/128rc-m ... ium-128rc/
I also have been looking for a good one for my 90mm Mak and ST80.
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Re: Fluid head for baby Mak?
When travelling I use it with my Stellarvue 80mm.
Here is a image of it loaded with my
Definitely well overloaded but still does a decent job for solar viewing.
(I use the long bar for easy of moving the heavier weight of this setup, the normal bar works fine).
It would work well with your C90 or ST80.
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Holly Carp!Lady Fraktor wrote: ↑Sat Apr 24, 2021 4:08 pm I have used it with my old C90 up to a Celestron 102mm f/6.5.
When travelling I use it with my Stellarvue 80mm.
Here is a image of it loaded with my SV, 2" Herschel wedge and binoviewers.
Definitely well overloaded but still does a decent job for solar viewing.
(I use the long bar for easy of moving the heavier weight of this setup, the normal bar works fine).
It would work well with your C90 or ST80.
That's awesome
I have an Orion Paragon XHD which is such a nice tripod.
The included head has served me well, but have always wanted to upgrade.
I use it for travel with the C90 and ST-80.
Now it is in full time use with the PST.
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The only culture I have is from yogurt
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Re: Fluid head for baby Mak?
My ST80 is my usual travel scope, so dual use would be good.
Man... That's some icky-tasting stuff!
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