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  1. J

    confused about tripod head types for birding scope

    I have for almost two years now . It was highly recommended by b-h and optics4 birding as an entry level scope . Its has good optics right out of the box with an eyepiece the doesnt go soft at high magnification which i found in other mid level scopes . But the Regal really gets much better when...
  2. J

    confused about tripod head types for birding scope

    You will probably want to buy a 4” or 6” balancing plate or find a tripod head that already has one . So that the scope will balance on top of the tripod head properly .
  3. J

    confused about tripod head types for birding scope

    Im one of these —- the sirui VA-5 would be my choice since it appears less bulky than the Manfreddo 500’s —— do not buy the ‘ i footage k5 ‘ which i currently use , its a spring loaded fluid head thats doesnt have very good construction and absolutly no customer support . ……. Hermann - that...
  4. J

    confused about tripod head types for birding scope

    The ball heads ,pan and tilt and pistol grip can lead to serious damage real quick if you forget to lock the head everytime .
  5. J

    confused about tripod head types for birding scope

    You want a “fluid head” and there is alot to choose from . Manfretto and Sirui are considered good ones and there is lots of info in the forum on them .
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