James Cannon
Member

Hi all,
I am currently using a Benro aluminum tripod that is predominately designed for sedentary photography with my spotting scope when birding (the tripod wasn't initially purchased for this purpose). I find this tripod quite heavy and bulky to carry around, not particularly smooth to track or locate birds using its 3-way head, but it's very sturdy in the field.
I'm looking to get a new tripod that is lightweight for birding in the field, but still sturdy and ideally has a fluid head. I'm thinking fluid head as I believe it is the best to track birds in flight? I am not very knowledgeable on different types of tripod head - open to suggestions of other heads that might be good for birding purposes. I am looking to get the best value for money, but understand they are not expensive so a budget of £100-130 approx.
Any suggestions are hugely appreciated
Thanks
I am currently using a Benro aluminum tripod that is predominately designed for sedentary photography with my spotting scope when birding (the tripod wasn't initially purchased for this purpose). I find this tripod quite heavy and bulky to carry around, not particularly smooth to track or locate birds using its 3-way head, but it's very sturdy in the field.
I'm looking to get a new tripod that is lightweight for birding in the field, but still sturdy and ideally has a fluid head. I'm thinking fluid head as I believe it is the best to track birds in flight? I am not very knowledgeable on different types of tripod head - open to suggestions of other heads that might be good for birding purposes. I am looking to get the best value for money, but understand they are not expensive so a budget of £100-130 approx.
Any suggestions are hugely appreciated
Thanks