I have the Bogen 3126 head. It doesn't have the quick release and I
didn't want
one on the head because I also bought 3 of the Bogen 3270 quick
release plates.
They come as a pair. The bottom half mounts to your tripod head,
window mount or
whatever. The top half mounts to your scope, camera etc. I like the
3270 quick
release plate because it has a better locking device. It locks
automatically, I
think the "regular" Bogen quick release requires you to manually make
sure it is
locked. If you forget....ouch!

If I were to get another head I think it would be a "Slik Pistol grip
head" I
think a 3270 quick release plate can be mounted between it an the
tripod, which
would make it more compact for travel.

http://www.eagleoptics.com is real good about answering questions.

Michael Conner wrote:

> I've been looking to purchase a tripod and head and am looking for any
> information, web sites, etc., that anyone might know about.
>
> I will be using it initially with my old Bushnell Spacemaster, but with
> hopes of upgrading to a better telescope next year (like many of us I have
> to buy my toys incrementally). I intend to use it primarily for birding, but
> occasionally for very amateur photography.
>
> At this point I'm leaning towards a Bogen 3021 tripod which seems to have a
> bit more weight and stability than the 3001 I had originally considered, but
> isn't as heavy or bulky some of the larger models. I've read a couple of
> reviews online and this seems a reasonable choice to me at least.
>
> I'm more confused about the tripod head than the tripod. I haven't found any
> information other than sales prices. For some reason I'm leaning toward the
> Bogen Grip Action Ball Head 3265, but have no particular reason except it
> seems kind of fun to use the grip for adjustments. Does anyone have any
> thought about this? I have some concerns that the grip will be more prone to
> wear than a more traditional head.
>
> Finally, any thoughts on the carrying strap and the case?
>
> Thanks.
>
> Michael Conner
> Bellingham, WA
> mailto:mtconner at home.com

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