The ancient Greeks seemed to really like tripods. If you think about it they are the sturdiest platform. At least on fairly level surfaces.
The binocular looks very much like a Nikon WX 10X50 IF. They start at over $6,000.
The WXs are cylindrical, those appear to have a tapered section in front of the eyepiece.
Holding your arms out away from the body makes for a shaky view.
Guessing Canon image-stabilized?