Tripod for Wildlife Photography

[Effjay]

Hi all

I'm in the market for a new tripod - this time carbon fibre, as I'm sick and tired of lugging my aluminium beast everywhere!

Does anyone have any recommendations for one? My main kit will be a Canon 7d and Sigma 50-500mm mounted on this, so not the heaviest kit in the world.

It's used for all forms of wildlife togging, birds, mammals, from boats, etc.

Thanks in advance

Danny

 

[OldCarlos]

Would a monopod be an easier/lighter option? (Depending how much sitting in one place or walking you actually do of course)

 

[CarlEvans]

Check out a company called redsnapper. Depends on your budget but these are not expensive compared to many out there and there built extremely well!

 

[landwomble]

Manfrotto 190xprob in carbon. Light and the centre column can go horizontally to get really low.

 

[Effjay]

Manfrotto 190xprob in carbon. Light and the centre column can go horizontally to get really low.

Is that not classed as a studio tripod? Is it sturdy enough for field work in all weathers?

 

[Effjay]

Check out a company called redsnapper. Depends on your budget but these are not expensive compared to many out there and there built extremely well!

Cheers will have a look at their range. Budget is around £200, and if I can sneak in a decent head that will support the siggy500 and 7d in that price then all the better!

 

[Effjay]

Would a monopod be an easier/lighter option? (Depending how much sitting in one place or walking you actually do of course)

Can't get to grips with a monpod over a length of time, tried it and failed!

 

[OldCarlos]

Can't get to grips with a monpod over a length of time, tried it and failed!

No probs, just an idea.

Some pretty good macro stuff on your site btw.

 

[Effjay]

No probs, just an idea.

Some pretty good macro stuff on your site btw.

Thanks mate, appreciate the nice comments