Seems a strange name for a brand? Perhaps.
But, “Field Optics Research” claim to “make cool stuff” – a claim which is justified by their range of Tripods, especially their new line of carbon fiber tripods which definitely fit into the ” high performance” category.
They are suitable for many applications, including (but not limited to) wildlife observation, photography and even star-gazing.
To beat the shakes that can happen during long lens photography, you cannot get better than either of these …
 Field Optics Research BT Precision Bowl Tripod, 32mm, FBT5436C – $288.99 Retail Price: $339.99 You Save: $51.00 |  Field Optics Research BT Precision Ground, FBT1522C – $199.95 Retail Price: $239.00 You Save: $39.05 |
Need a light-weight tripod? Try one of their micro-lite or mini offerings …
 Field Optics Research MicroLite Tripod , Compact , Strong, FT5017C – $169.00 Retail Price: $219.99 You Save: $50.99 |  Fotopro Artpod Mini Tripod, Black, FPArtpod – $129.95 |  Field Optics Research MicroLite Tripod, Aluminum, FT5021A – $119.00 Retail Price: $159.00 You Save: $40.00 |
Their Promax Series of Tripods are designed to suit a range of budgets …
 Field Optics Research ProMax Aluminum Tripod, FT6233A – $159.00 Retail Price: $189.00 You Save: $30.00 |  Field Optics Research ProMax Tripod, Carbon Fiber, FT6229C – $229.00 Retail Price: $269.99 You Save: $40.99 |  Field Optics Research ProMax Ultra Tripod, Carbon Fiber, FT6841C – $319.00 Retail Price: $349.99 You Save: $30.99 |  Field Optics Research ProMax Ultra Aluminum Tripod, FT6852A – $199.00 Retail Price: $239.00 You Save: $40.00 |