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Hi hope this is in the right forum,anyway at the weekend off to photograph birds of prey workshop any advice mono pod or tripod with a gimble head my lens will be a nikon 200 500 free hand isn't a option as I've a hand tremor thanks
 
I would use tripod and gimbal so that you can concentrate on tracking the subjects and not have to worry about support. Depending on the flight path you need to be fairly nimble to move enough to keep tracking. In these circumstances hand held is much better but understand why that’s not an option.
 
If you feel that hand holding is not a viable option then a tripod and Gimbal head is the ultimate option IMO. Yes they are heavy, expensive etc etc - but they are the most stable + flexible option which is why I use them whenever I can.

As to which ones to buy? That is a whole new can of worms!
 
@carmot Monopod. You need to take a monopod.

@newbie1 and @johnf3f The OP did say "to photograph birds of prey workshop"

This would imply some kind of a event where visitors would attend a workshop to watch and learn about birds of prey. You know, like a blacksmith workshop, first aid workshop, photography workshop, sewing workshop, a lot of different workshops where the experienced would talk about the subject to visitors.

A birds of prey workshop could look like this photo I found off Google, can you image trying to place your tripod in the middle of the crowd of people like that? A monopod would be mobile enough to move around without getting in their way, and supportive enough to help offer extra means to steady a camera.

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@carmot Monopod. You need to take a monopod.

@newbie1 and @johnf3f The OP did say "to photograph birds of prey workshop"

This would imply some kind of a event where visitors would attend a workshop to watch and learn about birds of prey. You know, like a blacksmith workshop, first aid workshop, photography workshop, sewing workshop, a lot of different workshops where the experienced would talk about the subject to visitors.

A birds of prey workshop could look like this photo I found off Google, can you image trying to place your tripod in the middle of the crowd of people like that? A monopod would be mobile enough to move around without getting in their way, and supportive enough to help offer extra means to steady a camera.

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Context as usual is "all"...............but if the workshop was a purely photographic one it would not be as crowded as the above and usage of tripod or monopod as appropriate would be aok!

Hopefully @carmot will return to the thread and update some details of the workshop that will then 'inform' his decision.
 
Context as usual is "all"...............but if the workshop was a purely photographic one it would not be as crowded as the above and usage of tripod or monopod as appropriate would be aok!

Hopefully @carmot will return to the thread and update some details of the workshop that will then 'inform' his decision.
Thanks for your time and answer the workshop is just for 20 photographers
 
I use my gimbal on both a tripod and monopod dependant on the situation. Both work really well, depends if you need to move around a lot? Is the movement restricted ? Do you need to change heights quickly ? If yes to these the monopod is spot on. Otherwise tripod will give better stability. Also if you are going to have keep the camera ‘aimed’ at one spot waiting for that moment the tripod can help.

Enjoy the event.

Rob
 
Thanks for your time and answer the workshop is just for 20 photographers

With a specialist workshop aimed at photographers perhaps a good idea to talk to them about your concerns as I surmise you will not be the first attendee who has had issues in regard to handholding larger lenses....thus needing to use either a mono or tripod.

Best of luck finding a setup that works for you and have cracking day at the workshop, the raptors are stunning birds and I am sure you will not be disappointed :)
 
I have done a couple of workshops with birds of prey and to be honest I thought it was overkill with a 300mm as the birds were really close to you. If I was to do another one I would use my 70 -200 and handhold. I did a going digital workshop and one with Tony Dilger up in bronte country a few years back.
 
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