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    tripod and head for a Canon Ef 500 f/4

    Thanks for all the responses. I have narrowed down on the Benro GH 1P or the Benro Gh2. The GH1P is side-mounted, while the GH2 has regular bottom support. The Gh 1P sounds very interesting, much lighter, and probably sufficient for my gear. Just seems inherently less safe, and mounting the...
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    tripod and head for a Canon Ef 500 f/4

    Gimbal Options Thanks for the advice John, Malcolm. Will it be sufficient to get a Gimbal head for the 055x legs? Say a 393 Manfrotto? The 055x legs seem quite stable to me, but I have not used anything else, so my impression is not relative to something else. If the plan is to lurk low and...
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    tripod and head for a Canon Ef 500 f/4

    anyone used this lens with a 055XB Hi I have a 055xb which is rated for 7kg, and a 488RC0 ballhead rated for 8 KG. I plan to use it without extension mostly, and with Central Column unextended, with a 5dMii and an EF 500 f4 L IS ii. Total weight of Camera, BH and lens is 810+830+3190=4.83Kg...
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    Orlando ths weekend

    Hi, just jogging this thread. Am in Orlando now, still haven't heard from a local birder Hope to hear from someone! Have only one weekend and want to make the most of it.
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    Orlando ths weekend

    Hi to all I will be in Orlando from tomorrow till Aug 17. Am hoping to do some birding on 10 and 11 Aug. What are the good places to go at this time of year? Is there any knowledgable local birder who plans to go someplace around this time, and does not mind my tagging along? Would be great to...
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    Novice birder

    Hi there, I joined this forum a few minutes back and am a novice birder. It mainly started with the desire to be in the outdoors, in quiet places. Met a few birders and got hooked. I am still figuring out how to recognize birds, how to get close enough to them, and how to take good pics...
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