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Manual: Astro & Nature Tripod
Astro & Nature Tripod
MADE ESPECIALLY
FOR ASTRONOMY
The Astro & Nature photo tripod is a lightweight and stable
tripod that has been specially optimised for astronomical obser-
vations. With a maximum extension height of 189 cm, you can
mount binoculars or spotting scopes at a comfortable height
even when looking up at the sky.
The special arrangement of the handles makes it possible
to track targets comfortably and accurately in all directions –
regardless of whether you want to keep an eye on birds or stars.
At the same time, at only 3 kg, the tripod is light enough that
you can take it with you to remote areas to observe the night
sky or photograph nature with the sturdy carrying bag.
The Astro & Nature tripod at a Glance
Legs made of aluminium tube pairs – increased stability
The use of pairs of aluminium tubes for constructing the tripod legs
allow for a stable and torsionally stiff construction with a low weight
– it gets wider and wider towards the top (picture on the right), like
a classic pyramid tripod, which counteracts torsion even when the
legs are fully extended. The stiffness and the post-swing behaviour
are comparable to much more expensive carbon tripods – at least in
our tests did the differences not justify the significantly higher price.
The legs can be retracted in two stages so that the tripod, inclu-
ding the tilt head, fits into the 80 cm long carrying bag. Neverthel-
ess, it is still stable even at a maximum height of 189 cm. The ge-
nerously dimensioned clamping levers on the legs can be operated
even with thick gloves.
The leg braces stiffen the unfolded
legs and provides additional stability.
When folded, the legs can be secured
with a fixed clamp so that they do not
unfold unintentionally.
The movable plastic caps on the legs
provide a stable hold on smooth ground
and also protect the floor covering from
damage. For more stability on loose
soil, you can screw the caps back,
exposing the steel tips. You can press
these into the ground when using the
tripod outdoors.
The plastic caps on the legs can
be screwed in or out, depending
on whether the tripod is used on
sensitive floors or on earth.
