Tripods & Mounts
At Viking Optical Centres, we stock a specially crafted selection of Tripods and Mounts from reputable brands such as Benro, Manfrotto, Swarovski, Cullmann and more. Discover the perfect camera or scope tripod system to take your birdwatching or digiscoping to new heights. With durable construction, quality features, and fantastic stability, our tripods and mounts enable you to capture the action with precision and confidence.
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Benro PU60 Quick Release Plate
The Benro PU60 Arca-Swiss Style Quick Release Plate is designed to be compatible with Benro tripods as well as other manufactures that utilize the Arca-Swiss style quick release system. It has a standard 1/4"-20 threaded camera mount.
Benro Slim Video Kit – Aluminum TSL08AS2CSH
- Compact Folded Design - The perfect solution for traveling with a tripod
- Anodized Aluminum Twist Locks - Only require a quick half turn to lock and unlock.
- Arca-Swiss style Camera Plate - Arca-Swiss style release plate with D-ring 1/4 camera screw.
- Lightweight Shoulder - Features 3 leg positions and each leg can be positioned individually for uneven terrain.
- Smooth Pan/Tilt Head - With adjustable control arm the head provides fluid movement for both pan and tilt.
Benro TMA27A Mach3 Aluminium Tripod – LEGS ONLY
Aluminium Leg Tube, Twist Lock, 3 Sections
| MAXIMUM LOAD | 26.5 lb (12 kg) |
| MAX HEIGHT (24° LEG ANGLE) W/COLUMN EXTENDED | 63.58 in (161.5 cm) |
| MAX HEIGHT (24° LEG ANGLE) W/COLUMN RETRACTED | 53.15 in (135 cm) |
| MINIMUM HEIGHT | 15.16 in (38.5 cm) |
| MAXIMUM HEIGHT | 63.58 in (161.5 cm) |
| FOLDED LENGTH | 24.6 in (62.5 cm) |
| LEG LOCK TYPE | Twist |
| WEIGHT | 3.86 lb (1.75 kg) |
Benro TMA37C Mach3 9X Carbon Fibre Tripod – LEGS ONLY
Carbon Fibre Leg Tube, Twist Lock, 3 Sections.
| MAXIMUM LOAD | 35.3 lb (16 kg) |
| MAX HEIGHT (24° LEG ANGLE) W/COLUMN EXTENDED | 63.58 in (161.5 cm) |
| MAX HEIGHT (24° LEG ANGLE) W/COLUMN RETRACTED | 53.15 in (135 cm) |
| MINIMUM HEIGHT | 15.16 in (38.5 cm) |
| MAXIMUM HEIGHT | 63.58 in (161.5 cm) |
| FOLDED LENGTH | 24.6 in (62.5 cm) |
| NUMBER OF LEG SECTIONS | 4 |
| LEG LOCK TYPE | Twist |
| WEIGHT | 4.08 lb (1.85 kg) |
Cullmann Nando 560M RW15
- Lightweight travel tripod with compact dimensions
- CNC-milled screw connections for high stability
- Triple tripod leg adjustment incl. macro adjustment
- Centre column can be rotated for shots close to the ground
- Integrated monopod included
Hilkinson Tripod
Hilkinson TripodThe Hilkinson Tripod is a light weight (1.4kg) sturdy Aluminium tripod that has been added to the Hilkinson range to compliment the Hilkinson Natureline scopes. This tripod offers excellent performance at a great price.The three section legs mean that this tripod is compact, folding down to 61cm at its smallest and extending to a max height of 1.56m making this the perfect travel companion. The instinctive and simple to use twist handle tilt function means you wont miss anything while out in the field.
Hilkinson Tripod – New Other
Hilkinson TripodThe Hilkinson Tripod is a light weight (1.4kg) sturdy Aluminium tripod that has been added to the Hilkinson range to compliment the Hilkinson Natureline scopes. This tripod offers excellent performance at a great price.The three section legs mean that this tripod is compact, folding down to 61cm at its smallest and extending to a max height of 1.56m making this the perfect travel companion. The instinctive and simple to use twist handle tilt function means you wont miss anything while out in the field.This is new but has no case.
Hilkinson Tripod Plate
Replacement tripod plate for the Hilkinson tripod
Manfrotto 200PL Quick Release Plate with 1/4” Screw and Rubber Grip
- Lightweight and compact photo plate
- Easy to handle with ergonomic rubber grip
- Slots easily onto your equipment
- Compatible with a range of products
- Universal screws for total versatility
Manfrotto 290 Light Aluminium Tripod withBeFree Li Video Head and Pixi Mini Bundle
290 Light Tripod
- Flexible shooting with 2 leg angles
- Durable aluminium adjustable leg locks
- Firm grip thanks to rubber leg warmers
- Smoother movement with Fluid Drag System
- Highest safety standards ensured by UNI/PdR 105:2021 compliance
- Mini tripod for Compact System Cameras
- Comfortable handgrip to capture great videos
- Push button locking mechanism for easy setup
- Lightweight, intuitive to use and easy to carry
- Attractive Italian design
Manfrotto Befree GT PRO 3-Way Aluminium Tripod (MKBFRTA4GTFB-3W)
- Pro dual photo/video tripod kit: no compromises
- Ideal for Cameras and spotting scopes weighing up to 6kg
- Smooth footage with foldable 3-Way fluid head & levelling column
- Compatible with Arca-type, 200PL-PRO and Manfrotto 501PL video plate
- Your equipment safer than ever with UNI/PdR 105:2021 compliance
Swallow Tripod Quick Release Plate
Spare plate for the Viking Swallow Tripod
Swarovski TS Tree Fixing Screw
Swarovski tree screw suitable for all Swarovski telescopes. Perfect for stable observation without a tripod.The Swarovski Tree Screw will affix to any wooden object, primarily a tree trunk, and includes a ballhead to attach to the screw device itself. You then affix the telescope to the ballhead and can steadily observe without a tripod.
- Tree fixing screw
- Designed for all Swarovski telescopes
- Great for mounting optics to trees or other wooden objects
- Includes a ballhead to be attached to the screw device
Travel Tripod
4 Section Aluminium Travel Tripod with ball head.
VANGUARD VEO 2PRO 233AO
VEO 2PRO 233AO ALUMINIUM TRIPOD WITH 2-WAY PAN HEAD - IDEAL FOR SPOTTING SCOPES
Vanguard VEO 3 263CO Carbon Fibre Tall Tripod
Key Features
- VEO PH-28 Arca compatible 2-way pan head
- Locking mechanism in handle
- 3-section 26mm dia. carbon fibre legs
- Lightweight
- 8kg load capacity
- Extends to 176cm and folds to 71cm
- Quick and easy clean leg adjustments
- Tripod leg converts to a monopod
- Two 3/8” threads with bayonet fittings
- Low-angle adapter and leg angles
- Rubber/spiked feet
Viking Badger Tripod
The Viking Badger tripod is easy to use and reliable for your scope
Viking Swallow Tripod Head
A smooth fluid head for effortless, fiddle-free panning, to the secure, anti-twist, sliding quick release plate, we’ve taken the best features of video tripod heads to give a frustration free platform for your telescope – sturdy enough for even the larger objective lens models on the market.
Viking Swallow Tripod with Fluid Head
Vikings new Swallow Tripod complete with Video Fluid head. From the smooth fluid head for effortless, fiddle-free panning, to the secure, anti-twist, sliding quick release plate, we’ve taken the best features of video tripod heads to give a frustration free platform for your telescope – sturdy enough for even the larger objective lens models on the market. For the legs we have chosen aluminium for its balance of sturdiness, relative low weight, and lower cost. Three leg sections mean less time trying to secure the sections in position and more time observing birds!
Manfrotto 290 XTRA Tripod Kit
The new 290 Xtra is the perfect solution in terms of stability for hobbyist photographers.The 290 Xtra is a 3-section tripod, the biggest in the 290 range, with aluminium leg tubes and special top casting enhancing rigidity, durability and performance. Its aluminium leg-locking levers are tension-adjustable, so they can be tightened to counteract any effects of aging and wear, keeping the tripod fully functional throughout its long lifespan.
Swarovski CCT compact carbon tripod
Swarovski CCT Compact Carbon Tripod. Enhance your viewing experience with tripods and tripod heads from SWAROVSKI OPTIK. Select the right model for when you’re on the move or in particularly difficult conditions or terrains. They are all made of top-quality carbon and offer outstanding stability. And their impressive comfort means that you can enjoy hours observing, filming, or digiscoping the beauty of nature.With the easy-to-use CCT compact carbon tripod, you’re perfectly equipped for hiking or traveling. It combines low weight and impressive stability – and when it’s folded up it’s even small enough to fit in your carry-on luggage.
