neil calabro
Active member
Hi everyone,
I am an American birder & new to the forum. Hello all! I am seeking the recommendations of the group in regard to my transition to a new & lighter tripod & head. I am hoping to obtain a tripod & head pairing suitable for long nature walks. I am strongly considering purchasing either a Manfrotto B0190CX Pro 4 Tripod and Manfrotto B0501HOV Head or Gitzo Mountaineer GIGT0541 and Gitzo GIG2180 Head. I might also buy the Manfrotto tripod & mount the Gitzo head on it. What experiences have members of the group had with these heads & tripods?
My decision has two complicating factors: I am seeking to buy the tripod & head now, then save up to buy a new lightweight spotting scope next year. My current scope is a heavy, lengthy 90 mm model that may present stability problems for the above tripods & heads. Would it be best for me to wait until next year & buy a lightweight tripod, head, & scope all at once?
Thanks,
Neil
I am an American birder & new to the forum. Hello all! I am seeking the recommendations of the group in regard to my transition to a new & lighter tripod & head. I am hoping to obtain a tripod & head pairing suitable for long nature walks. I am strongly considering purchasing either a Manfrotto B0190CX Pro 4 Tripod and Manfrotto B0501HOV Head or Gitzo Mountaineer GIGT0541 and Gitzo GIG2180 Head. I might also buy the Manfrotto tripod & mount the Gitzo head on it. What experiences have members of the group had with these heads & tripods?
My decision has two complicating factors: I am seeking to buy the tripod & head now, then save up to buy a new lightweight spotting scope next year. My current scope is a heavy, lengthy 90 mm model that may present stability problems for the above tripods & heads. Would it be best for me to wait until next year & buy a lightweight tripod, head, & scope all at once?
Thanks,
Neil