I am new to transit levels. Purchased a CST/Berger optical level and it came with a tripod. I am used to using photo tripods where when you pull the legs out, they all are interconnected and all come out the same distance. The CST/Berger tripod I have each leg will come out separately and there are no stops. You can pull it until it is horizontal to the ground. This doesn't make sense to me. Why don't the legs either come out together or have a way to lock them when they are out the distance you want. I know it is just my ignorance of these tools as I'm just getting started but as a Newbe, I'd sure appreciate some feedback to help me understand. Thanks! I am new to transit levels. Purchased a CST/Berger optical level and it came with a tripod. I am used to using photo tripods where when you pull the legs out, they all are interconnected and all... » Read More I am new to transit levels. Purchased a CST/Berger optical level and it came with a tripod. I am used to using photo tripods where when you pull the legs out, they all are interconnected and all come out the same distance. The CST/Berger tripod I have each leg will come out separately and there are no stops. You can pull it until it is horizontal to the ground. This doesn't make sense to me. Why don't the legs either come out together or have a way to lock them when they are out the distance you want. I know it is just my ignorance of these tools as I'm just getting started but as a Newbe, I'd sure appreciate some feedback to help me understand. Thanks! « Show Less
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This type of tripod allows you to set it up in any kind of terrain yet keep the top flat and level. There is a level bubble on the top to see that you have it flat. The legs adjust independently to compensate for uneven terrain. We use it to mount a GPS antenna for field work.
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As in photography, the object is to have the tripod level. Using a transit often implies you're on a construction site, where the ground is not even or level. You may have to adjust each leg quite differently from the others to get the transit level.Each leg should have individual locks for each section. You keep the spread adjustment of the legs by pushing the pointed feet on each leg into the ground.Get the tripod/transit roughly level, then adjust the 3 knobs on the transit to center the bubble.
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The legs are independent so that they can help level the transit on uneven grades. Unusual this is a big issue around construction sites. This tripod may not be ideal for photography but works great for construction.
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There is a place for something to be screwed into the bottom of the camera. The instructions that came with it didnot mention what this was for, but said to go on line and see the attachments etc. for it. I am assuming that this is what that's for, but do not have a tripod so have not done so. Sorry to take so long in answering this.
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The brunton transit compass is rather awkward to use for this purpose, as one needs to view the internal level bubble using the lid mirror, while sighting through the compass and making manual adjustment cantering the bubble, all while maintaining the instrument in the correct vertical plane. The instrument itself is very accurate and could be used accurately on a tripod. However, I feel this would not be practical. An instrument I love to use for slope grades is the Sunto inclinometer. As a general hint when making slope sightings... Sight to the same height above the ground as you are holding the instrument. For example sight on a colleague's head or about 1.5m above the ground. The brunton transit compass is rather awkward to use for this purpose, as one needs to view the internal level bubble using the lid mirror, while sighting through the compass and making manual adjustment cantering the bubble, all while maintaining the instrument in the correct vertical plane. The instrument itself is very accurate and could be used accurately on a tripod. However, I feel this would not be practical. An instrument I love to use for slope grades is the Sunto inclinometer. As a general hint when making slope sightings... Sight to the same height above the ground as you are... » Read More The brunton transit compass is rather awkward to use for this purpose, as one needs to view the internal level bubble using the lid mirror, while sighting through the compass and making manual adjustment cantering the bubble, all while maintaining the instrument in the correct vertical plane. The instrument itself is very accurate and could be used accurately on a tripod. However, I feel this would not be practical. An instrument I love to use for slope grades is the Sunto inclinometer. As a general hint when making slope sightings... Sight to the same height above the ground as you are holding the instrument. For example sight on a colleague's head or about 1.5m above the ground. « Show Less
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Yes, you may remove it from the tripod. -I have it right here with me, and it definitely does- The object is made up of chains of ball-and-socket joints. There is a larger ball-and-socket piece between the three-way hip and the light-module. I've noticed that the leg-pieces fasten less well if they're removed too often, so that presumably applies to the socket for the light-module, too.
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That tripod is worthless. I bought another larger one that telescopes from Midway for no too much money. Scope works well.
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I was having the same problem/frustration ... P Cheng is right on the money ... once you put the head on the tripod (i.e. spin it around on the screw coming from the tripod) you are NOT done. There are three holes on the UNDER-side of head mounting plate. They are actually on the tripod plate that you just mounted the head two (i.e. the bottom disc). You put the smaller allen wrench in each of these and tighten it down. Now the tripod head will no-longer swivel around that screw. The screwing in you do first is just to get it semi-tight and flush with the bottom "disc". Once the allen-head screws have been tightened down you will not have a problem. I was having the same problem/frustration ... P Cheng is right on the money ... once you put the head on the tripod (i.e. spin it around on the screw coming from the tripod) you are NOT done. There are three holes on the UNDER-side of head mounting plate. They are actually on the tripod plate that you just mounted the head two (i.e. the bottom disc). You put the smaller allen wrench in each of these and tighten it down. Now the tripod head will no-longer swivel around that screw. The screwing in you do first is just to get it semi-tight and flush with the bottom "disc". Once the... » Read More I was having the same problem/frustration ... P Cheng is right on the money ... once you put the head on the tripod (i.e. spin it around on the screw coming from the tripod) you are NOT done. There are three holes on the UNDER-side of head mounting plate. They are actually on the tripod plate that you just mounted the head two (i.e. the bottom disc). You put the smaller allen wrench in each of these and tighten it down. Now the tripod head will no-longer swivel around that screw. The screwing in you do first is just to get it semi-tight and flush with the bottom "disc". Once the allen-head screws have been tightened down you will not have a problem. « Show Less
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I've purchased 2 of these about 6 six years apart. The one I purchased last summer did not come with a tripod. This first one I purchased, (before Meede acquired Coronado) came with the small tirpod pictured. The scope will actually function better on a standard camera tripod. I do have a slow motion control (purchased from Orion Telescopes) that sits between the camera trip on the scope.
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I don't have it with me, but I know I can stand up and it works great for me and it will lower to sitting level. It is very easy to work with and well built. That is the tripod... The Tabmount is awesome too.
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When you want to extend the legs for example, you will have to loosen each "clamp". There is no type of segment that will loosen them all. This is not as hard as it sounds. I would definitely recommend this product for a easy tripod you can carry and travel easy with. I have had this tripod for probably 6+ months and I am absolutely happy with it. Hope this answerd your question.
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It has been working fine with my photo equipment. I am very careful with my cameras and the tripods (yes I have three tripods). I have not had any problems neither with the head nor the legs of this one. But I am an old man in my mid 60's so I am careful and fully "cognizant" of what I am doing with a 6K to 10 K camera systems. So, my tripods are neither abused nor mishandled. Now, if you are to invest in a "better", hence more expensive, ball-head, then go ahead and spend some more and get a much better tripod. I hear that the best carbon fiber tripods from Europe cost close to $1000.00 or more. I declare that I am neither the manufacturer nor the seller of this item. Therefore, I have no data on its strength and endurance. Contact the manufacturer for such unwise questions instead asking another customer of this tripod unit. I have been happy with it.
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Nope. The Central pole column has a built in end cap with a hook at the end so the pole will not fully come out. It just adjusts up and down. If you want to get close to the floor you would have to adjust the legs out. It gets low but it has it's limitations. If you want to do macro and have the camera lens right above your subject this tripod will not work. Depending on your ball head you might be able to achieve a better angle. Hope all this helps.
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My motor got burned when i tried using an ac/dc adapter, at the moment i can slew manually by hand if the target is the moon, if your targeting distant planets like jupiter or saturn, you can still see it but its gonna be very difficult keeping it on target if slewed manually by hand. The tripod is not that stable
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I think it would be more work and a lot riskier to use a hand-truck than to move them separately. To use a hand-truck, you would need to collapse the legs which would require a little work turning the lower shelf. Then you'd have the heavy telescope mounted on a monopod, which I wouldn't recommend trying. I usually separate them and only collapse the tripod if needed to fit in a vehicle. Otherwise, separately they are easy to move in/out of the house for viewing.
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No. The tripod is needed to keep the telescope stable. The tripod supplied with the telescope is actually very sturdy compared to some others. The legs are really strong and resist vibration caused by wind. I recommend the vibration suppression pads too. The computerised mount from Celestron has cheap gears so you may want to just buy the 4SE optical tube and then get a decent German Equatorial Mount second hand. The OTA uses a standard dovetail rail so the mounts are compatible. I recommend you save your money to buy good quality components - don't rush in and buy a cheap 'all in one' product. Try to buy a bigger OTA than the 4SE. Maybe a Newtonian if you want to do photography. No. The tripod is needed to keep the telescope stable. The tripod supplied with the telescope is actually very sturdy compared to some others. The legs are really strong and resist vibration caused by wind. I recommend the vibration suppression pads too. The computerised mount from Celestron has cheap gears so you may want to just buy the 4SE optical tube and then get a decent German Equatorial Mount second hand. The OTA uses a standard dovetail rail so the mounts are compatible. I recommend you save your money to buy good quality components - don't rush in and buy a cheap 'all in one'... » Read More No. The tripod is needed to keep the telescope stable. The tripod supplied with the telescope is actually very sturdy compared to some others. The legs are really strong and resist vibration caused by wind. I recommend the vibration suppression pads too. The computerised mount from Celestron has cheap gears so you may want to just buy the 4SE optical tube and then get a decent German Equatorial Mount second hand. The OTA uses a standard dovetail rail so the mounts are compatible. I recommend you save your money to buy good quality components - don't rush in and buy a cheap 'all in one' product. Try to buy a bigger OTA than the 4SE. Maybe a Newtonian if you want to do photography. « Show Less
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what you see is what you get. I have never seen the pieces sold separately. Frankly, I have several - receivers are on my most used tripods, monopod, and even a waist belt (keeps camera from swinging when hiking/touring). It gives me enough attachment blocks for my most used photo equipment. They are cheap and durable. The one I bought 30+ years ago is still in service. The 'puck shape' of the receiver means there are no sharp corners to dig in to other gear - or me.
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Great question! Love your attention to detail. I wondered the same. You will receive both tripods. While the inflexible tripod has a symbol on it, the other clearly has the Bower name on it.
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I don't know what the issue is people are having. I have a Canon 6D and it works FINE. Yes your cable release needs to have a 90 degree end. They are like $6 on amazon. Or $15 for one with an intervalometer. You can use in either orientation with a cable release. The only bummer is you have to hook up the cable release before attaching the bracket to your camera. Hope this helps someone save a bunch of money!