The Celestron Hummingbird Compact Tripod is the ideal support system for many outdoor activities, from bird watching to stargazing—whether you use a camera, binocular, astronomical binocular, spotting scope, or smaller refractor or Maksutov telescope.
This aluminum tripod comes with a two-way pan/tilt head outfitted with a precise panning handle, a lock to hold the head in place, and a tension adjustment that together make all movements smooth when you're finding and tracking your terrestrial subject or astronomical object and locking it down so you can make detailed observations. The included quick release plate makes setup and breakdown fast and efficient and comes with a standard 1/4"-20 mount that makes it compatible with most optics and camera gear. It is built with four leg sections and extends from a minimum working height of 24" to a maximum of 69" with an extendable 23" center column. Weighing under 4 pounds, the tripod can hold up to 11 pounds of equipment steady, so you can capture crisp details with a camera and lens or when digiscoping through your spotter or binocular. The legs can be independently set to two different angles for shooting on an uneven surface, and a secondary 1/4"-20 mounting stud on the bottom of the column allows you to set your camera in a unique position for getting a different perspective if you're doing landscape photography.
- Ideal observation platform for many outdoor activities from bird watching to stargazing
- Easy to use and versatile pan-tilt head design
- Large quick-release mounting plate
- 1/4'-20 mounting bolt fits most cameras, spotting scopes, and binocular adapters
- Quick release plate has a safety mechanism that prevents it from sliding completely out of the pan head without pushing the release button
- Mounting plate can adjust forward or backward depending on preference and to find the correct weight balance point
- Panning handle and tension knob allow users to scan across the horizon in smooth motions and follow subjects as they move
- Head tilts up to 90° with a lock knob to secure it in place at any angle
- Head has lateral adjustment of up to 90° to set camera or optic on the side
- Full 360° panning capability
- Aluminum alloy
- 11-pound payload capacity will easily handle most optics, including cameras, binoculars, astronomical binoculars, spotting scopes, and smaller telescopes
- 23.6" minimum height
- 69" maximum height with center column extended
- 23" center column with simple twist lock mechanism for fast adjustments
- Four leg sections with fast flip latch style locks
- Independent adjustable leg positions with two stops with the option of setting them at a fully flat spread
- 1/4"-20 mounting stud on the bottom of the center column to attach a camera to achieve a unique angle when viewing or imaging
- Integrated bullseye bubble level
- Black woven cloth case with zipper closure and padded adjustable carrying strap
- Aluminum alloy