New Member -Norwich (1 Viewer)

[Stuart M]

Hi All, Ive recently retired and can now enjoy some time birdwatching. I live in Norwich so have some excellent North Coast viewing. At the weekend near Holkham we had short eared owls, white tailed eagle, hen harrier and peregrine to name a but a few - 84 species in our bird group outing.
I've just bought my first scope Nikon ED 50 (I want to be travel light) and am now considering a tripod/head. I would appreciate any advice.
I like the look of the GITSO GHF2W or its earlier GH1720 model. Reading many reviews I understand that a light tripod is not necessarily stable/good for viewing.
Just looking for a nice suitable tripod/head to suit birdwatching with my ED 50. - Thanks Stuart

 

[KC Foggin]

Hi Stuart! I can't help you with your question but I would like to wish you a warm welcome from those of us on BirdForum!

 

[Kits]

Welcome to Birdforum. I hope you enjoy your visits.

You might find this board helpful.

Tripod and Heads

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[Lisa W]

Hi, welcome to the forum on behalf of the staff and moderators. I think you will find us a friendly and helpful group.

 

[Fritz73]

Hola! Welcome to Birdforum

 

[delia todd]

Hi Stuart and a warm welcome from me too. Certainly a light tripod is useless in the wind, though even a strong one may struggle if it's really gusty!! We do find it works better in those conditions to sit on the ground and bring the tripod down to it's lowest setting. Also, of course, getting behind something to give some shelter. But the guys in our Equipment Forum will help you decide on what will be best.

If you can let them know what your budget is and if you intend to do a lot of sea watching it would help them to hone in on the best set-up..

I'm sure you will enjoy it here and I hope to hear about all the birds you see when out and about.

 

[Chris G6 UXU]

Hello and welcome to the forum, enjoy and all the best.

 

[Dominique B.]

Hello Stuart
Welcome here and I'm a newbie too I hope you enjoy this and your observations
Dominique

 

[PYRTLE]

Pop along to Cleyspy in Glandford when your next birding on the North Norfolk coast. They'll give you some ideas. Happy Retirement.

 

[Stuart M]

Hi Stuart and a warm welcome from me too. Certainly a light tripod is useless in the wind, though even a strong one may struggle if it's really gusty!! We do find it works better in those conditions to sit on the ground and bring the tripod down to it's lowest setting. Also, of course, getting behind something to give some shelter. But the guys in our Equipment Forum will help you decide on what will be best.

If you can let them know what your budget is and if you intend to do a lot of sea watching it would help them to hone in on the best set-up..

I'm sure you will enjoy it here and I hope to hear about all the birds you see when out and about.

Hi Delia,
Thank you for your welcome and advice - I read that someone had enjoyed pairing their ED50 with a SmallRig head and Velbon Ultra tripod.
I've managed to get both of these relatively cheaply so will see how this goes.
Regards

Stuart

 

[Stuart M]

Pop along to Cleyspy in Glandford when your next birding on the North Norfolk coast. They'll give you some ideas. Happy Retirement.

Thanks for the advice, I will pop in when passing