Geoff
Yes, I'd definitely be intersted in your photos and instructions on your tripod - although I must admit, I like Dennis's timber monsters (I like his binos as well

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Dennis,
Can I ask how much your Vixens cost? BTW, are you going to Cambroon (weather permiting) on Satruday night? See
here. Seem like a nice group of blokes.
On the net I saw someone's tripod, similar to yours, but that could extend so that you could STAND and view through normal binos (no 45's) reasonably close to the zenith without stooping. However, I like your idea that viewing should always be done in the seated position

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