Camera gear - Choosing a tripod for wildlife photography
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- čas přidán 29. 09. 2017
- Choosing a tripod is an important decision as a photographer and for wildlife photography there are some key points to think about when purchasing. In this video I'm sharing my thoughts on the tripods and heads I use, to give you some insights for picking your own gear for working on location.
My main go to setup is the Gitzo 3542LS with the Wimberley MK II Gimbal along with my secondary lighter setup being the Manfrotto 190 GO Carbon Fibre teamed up with the Mangesium Xpro ball head.
Do you use a tripod when you are out on location? Do you have any tripod tips and hacks?
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UPDATE - In the video I spoke about the problem not being able to get the 190 to perfect ground level - its been solved with a new adaptor that allows for ultra low profile shooting It can be found here : goo.gl/XV6pPH
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Wildlife shooters are si patient... waiting hours for a single shot (sometimes) and years for a 400 2.8
Novitch super funny xD
And then we spend hours going over the shots and discarding the bad ones.
Thank you for sharing this video. The Wiimberly tripod stand is very impressive.
Great video Tom! I just went out to find wildlife and saw two Doe fighting :).
Cool channel! I love contemplating nature, discover and relax...
Great advice Tom! I wish I had all that handy info when I bought my first one. I have the Aluminum version of the Manfroto 190, but ended up with the wrong head. Now that I'm more into wildlife, I think your advice on the Wimberly head is spot on.
No worries! I wanted to give people a good reference for choosing a new tripod for wildlife photography! The Wimberley is a class bit of kit, although I've seen a new head I hope to be reviewing in the future if I can get my hand on one!
Tom Mason and what would that be? I'm intrigued!
I do use aluminium tripods because I don’t have to carry the weight and my 055 is ultimately stable is all weathers and in fairly fast flowing water, it also has rubber grips on two of the legs as well for the cold weather. I use a side kicker gimbal so I can fix my lens on on my knee then push the whole lot up with my scooter, it makes life a lot easier for me. If I was able bodied I’m sure I’d be using a carbon fibre tripod though just for the weight, and either use a rock sack or trust my bag to stabilise it in the wind and water. I do have my Swarovski scope nail varnished on to a carbon fibre as it was free when I bought it, unfortunately it’s a Velbon which is falling to pieces through me off roading with my scooter. With my binoculars I spent £4K on optics and they give me a crappy Velbon, not that I'm bitter or anything but I almost cancelled my WWT membership even though In Focus is independent of them. Another great video full of useful tips, keep 'em coming.
Great review Tom, very informative and liking the side arm/ball head combo as cash is a little tight!
a mo glad you liked the run down! I'm currently working on some new videos and such that will be out soon, I've been off sick these last few weeks! Any topics you'd like me to cover for you? Cheers, Tom
Very informative Tom. And great advise. Thank you.
Thanks Andrew! Glad you enjoyed the video - is there are any other subjects you love me to cover let me know!
Great info Tom. I have made so many mistakes with tripods and still not where I want to be. I currently have a Manfrotto 190 Dual but it is a little heavy and only 3 piece so doesn't fold down very small. Cheers Keith
Thanks for a great video, Tom!
Best way to a Hernia and an empty back acct. I would have it no other way. One issue about CF and the extreme cold that it can break or shatter. I find that the Wimberly Gimble is a fine addition too. I'm going to pick one up this weekend.
i'm on the lookout for another tripod, my current tripod struggles with the weight of my camera and lens now,. I tend to only use it for ground level work.
Hi Tom, great video! Another thing that we have found to be a benefit of carbon fibre for wildlife photography is that it makes less noise when extending the legs compared to our old aluminium one. Loving the channel by the way, we saw your Wex videos on hare photography a while ago and were so pleased to see you've now started your own channel!
Hey Guys, really glad you are enjoying the new channel, its something people have been asking for, for a while! Yes the CF is certainly quieter when pulling out the legs, another great advantage! Looking forward to producing a load more content this year - any subjects you'd like me to cover?
Ah, well we really loved the 'Location Scouting for 2018' video, and it would be really great to get a bit of insight into how you go about finding potential locations for projects, especially local projects. We have a couple of locations close to us in Bristol that we've been focussing on for a while (great for hares!), but as we both work full time (and often weekends too) we struggle to spend as much time there as we would like. We'd love to know how you go about finding new locations/projects and what your approach is once you've chosen one, i.e. do you focus on one location for a set period of time, or do you choose a few different locations and switch between them?
Looking forward to seeing if you caught anything with that camera trap btw! Sam.
Great Video Tom:) going to buy the same Gitzo tripod this Christmas :) as don’t have a good one yet some this video really helped thanks :)!!!
No worries Harry! The Gitzo is a truly class support, you'll be very happy with it indeed!
Really great advice. Thanks
As a cheap alternative to Gimbal Heads, consider a Video head and a Levelling Base. I use a Fluid Head to follow birds. The "set up" is quick and easy - 10 - 30 seconds to level the tripod (via the levelling base) and then the Head is manipulated just like a Gimbal head.
I've bought Beike BK-45 for 36 euros.On first sight it looks very decent.I just need to buy Sigma 500/4.5 to try it. ;-)
Would you mind sharing a picture, sorry I know this comment is old
This was super informative. Liked and subscribed!
Joseph Cullen thanks Joseph, glad you enjoyed and found it helpful, is there any other topics I can help you out with regarding wildlife photography? Thanks for subscribing lots of new stuff in the works! Cheers, Tom
A gimbal mount is a great way to track birds with a long lens. I have a Lensmaster gimbal ( made in the UK) because I could not afford a Wimberly. It is mounted on a big Induro aluminum tripod. It made a big improvement in my bird pictures. Good video Tom you made some very good points.
Very good advice here Tom. I wish I had seen something like this about three years ago when I was looking at tripods and gimbal heads for my 500mm F4. I made the mistake of buying a cheaper gimbal head in the belief that I was saving money and after all surely they all did the same job. Big mistake . As soon as I fitted it to the tripod I found it wasn't as smooth and fluid as I had expected it to be. Then I bit the bullet and part exchanged it for a Wimberly MKII and since then I have never looked back as the difference was immediately apparent.. Your advice of buying right and buying once is very good advice indeed!!
+Dave T Cheers Dave, yes the Wimberley is a truly exceptional bit of kit, the smoothness and performance is certainly worth the premium! Glad you enjoyed the video and loads more on the way, anything you’d like to see covered? Cheers, Tom
Maybe a tall order - but perhaps something about fieldcraft for photographing various subjects.
Great Info. Thank you
Can you please show how the side kick works with long lens on the Manfrotto? Thanks 🙏
Great set up at eight minute 👍 mark
An option you can do on the Wimberley WH- 200 is to order it directly from Wimberley without the cradle. Then order a PG-CC cradle from Really Right Stuff. It is designed to fit on the WH-200. The RRS cradle uses a quick release lever rather than a knob to clamp onto the lens plate, which is much faster and safer (don't have to worry about the knob being lose and lens sliding off). Downsides are that the overall cost will be higher, and that there are one or two brands of Arca-Swiss style plates that are apparently not to the correct standards and are slightly undersized, so the lever clamp is not as solid as it should be with those plates so I stay away from those. But I find the speed and ease of using the lever clamp worth it. Anyway, something to consider.
Also, if you order directly from Wimberley ask if they have any blemished ones available. I ordered a "blemished" WH-200 w/o the cradle and saved $170 from the full price, which paid for the RRS cradle. Wimberley's standards are apparently pretty high as I was struggling to find anything that could even remotely be considered a blemish on the gimbal head they sent me.
The quick release idea is certainly handy for fast switching however Ive always preferred the screw knobs because I know they are tight and won't come loose! The QR snap locks have always worried me that one day Ill snap it in just slightly off and they won't be as solid, the screw, I have to check! great idea however of mixing the two systems together. Personally Ive swapped out the the Gitzo Fluid Gimbal now as I love the ability to have fluid movement as well as the gimbal speed, really handy for hybrid video and stills shooting! Cheers, Tom
I do understand the concerns and besides, the screw in knobs will have an advantage in that they are compatible with most Arca-Swiss plates. But, it's hard to imagine the RRS lever clamps coming loose. The lever closely hugs the contours of the base plate for one, so there isn't much sticking out to snag on anything. And, it's pretty much fully locked on from the last 75deg of motion onwards. In the end, it's what you feel comfortable with and you can't go wrong with either style. But, if you haven't tried the RRS lever clamps (I have no experience with others, such as the Markins lever clamps) and you get the opportunity to borrow one, I think you may like it. Their build quality is superb, but they are pricey. Cheers, Bob
Hi Tom a really good comprehensive video on the subjekt wildlife tripods!
But there is one very obvious fact that is really Important to mention if you not familiar with brand and quality of tripods/heads.
If you not looking at a PRO brand like Manfrotto there could be a big problem with return elasticity when turning the head.
If there is elasticity of 1 cm in front of a long telephoto 400 mm the outgrowth can be 1-2 m on the subject. In practice it could even be that you miss the subject and have to readjust again. If you try to follow a moving subject it can be a disaster.
A less quality videohead gives bigger problem than with a ball head.
I allways recommend my clients to allways look att tripods with ball head.
Even with renowned brand like Velbon there is not many of the kit that work great.
The combination that gives the best value is the Manfrotto 190 Go 4-section in aluminum or carbon with the XPRO ball-head, theat you have, for medium size telephoto.
www.manfrotto.us/190-aluminium-4-section-tripod-with-xpro-ball-head
www.manfrotto.us/190-go-cf-4-sec-ms-kit-bhq2
And preferd together with the Wimberly Sidekick
www.tripodhead.com/products/sidekick-main.cfm
But be sure to check the Sidekick compatibility list
It is like you say it is a long term Investment.
With simpler equipment, you do not get the experience or results you want and then you stop photographing and just because you would save a little on your investment.
It is better to start with used PRO gear than new consumer gear.
And do not forget to wear good clothes. If you freeze or get wet, you will not have a good experience. Bring also something good to eat and drink when you will spend a day in nature.
It should be all about getting a day filled with wonderful experiences and good contact with nature. Best of luck.
/Magnus from south coast of Sweden.
Could you please direct me to the tripod you are recommending on Amazon.com? Would the load capacity be enough for landscape photography? Not planning on using very heavy telephoto lenses. Is this the tripod you are recommending? www.amazon.com/Manfrotto-Carbon-4-Section-Tripod-MT190GOC4US/dp/B0777RMD3S/ref=sr_1_4?keywords=manfrotto+190go+4-section+carbon+fiber&qid=1566061851&s=electronics&sr=1-4
Tom thank you for your interesting videos!
Probably I will buy the Wimberley head, I'm so excited about it!
What about the camera bag, which one do you use when you're outside shooting?
No problem, the Wimberley is excellent but do check the new Gitzo as its a little cheaper, In regards to camera bags I've used loads. My favourites are still Lowepro ones, I'm still a bit fan of my original Photo trekker AW II. Great big bag for all I need, simple one large compartment but also has an add on bag that means I can carry personal stuff on the outside. The F-stop packs certainly grab my attention, but I think the Lowerpo Whistler might be my next "Big Pack". TBH I often don't need everything so do day trips with smaller set ups, I think a Pro Tactic 450 might be one I'm after in the new year for smaller day hikes - I'll certainly cover packing my gear at some point this year!
Thank you Tom, I've bought te Wimberley, and I've paid it 450€ because it was a used one, now I want to try it.
Checking online I've seen also this company for carrying long lens www.mindshiftgear.com/products/moose-peterson-mp-3-v2?rfsn=460930.94803668b
I hope you can carry a tripod also, otherwise I wouldn't buy it.
Great story telling. ^_^
I use a sidekick with a Sig 150-600. Sometimes I don’t have the confidence with the Sidekick. Now I’m looking for a Gimbal that’s not quite as expensive as the Whimberly. Almost $600 here in the states.
Hey David, Check out my latest video, the new Gitzo Fluid Gimbal might be perfect for what you're looking for! Cheers, Tom
One thing ive never invested in (but I suppose I should)..at best I’ll take a monopod, it’s just the hassle of carrying everything for me, I have a Nikon d200 and d300, what would you recommend (cheap but robust), liked and subbed 👍. Ps, I don’t really do landscapes, more close up to medium range, thanks
Cheaper and robust the Manfrotto 190 or 055 Aluminium models area good option, or even an older model of the Gitzo's that are aluminium, obviously they are much heavier, but they do offer excellent sturdy supports. They can certainly be found on ebay for good prices!
Hi Tom , am going with this Gitzo & Fluid Gimbal thru your links & recommendations. D850 has been immense on your videos - gulp :-))
You won’t be disappointed with the Gitzo gear. Been using mine for a good few years and it’s my second Systematic in order to have a slightly smaller pack size. Do love my Gitzo!
@@TomMasonPhoto been messing with it over Christmas and its so stable and such good quality ( love it ). Still coming to terms with tripod versus handheld for rapid reaction" shots but sure that will come and do a lot of local stuff so not sure I need a 35L backpack to carry tripod like the Gitzo? Any recommendations - happy to traverse your link and get you a slice of margin :-)
@@simonbooker When it comes to local stuff, often I tent to head out the door with the tripod over my shoulder and then the other gear I need in my pockets, TC's memory cards etc. Having the bag is handy on a full day mission where I know Ill want extras but if close to home then I can do without, although often I find a small backpack handy for the flasks/food and other gear we need when in the field. I have a few different packs but really it depends what fits your size/needs requirements! thanks for the Link use, always helps me when working on the channel!
hello sir, is it possible for wildlife and landscape photography got a job(national geography,discovery)!! den can u tell me how can i get a job!! i have 7d mark ii with 18-135mm stm lens
I need to come back to this video once I have a lot more money
Great movie 👍
Thank you
You're welcome
Hello, My husband just bought me the Sigma Contemporary Telephoto 150-160mm for Christmas along with the 190 carbon Manfrotto tripod. Is it acceptable, being that I am a beginner Amateur/hobbiest photographer, to use the existing ballhead mount instead of a Gimble at least until next Christmas when I can invest in the latter.
Hey Jeanne, the main thing to consider is the weight of your set up and if your ballhead is rated to deal with it. Personally the ballhead shouldn't be a problem - as long as it can support the weight. Mounting from the foot of course to get the best stability and pressing down on the lens whilst shooting to dampen vibrations. Gimbals a great for fast action when you want to track subjects, but if your able to have an amount of applied tension to your ball head that will hold the camera without needing to be locked down, you can move and position with the aid of the tripod for faster action shots. Just be sure to test the ball head tension and lock it down when you're not following/tracking a subject so you don't get it flopping over!
Hope that helps, anything else, let me know!
Wonderful tripod review. I've been looking at Gitzo for a while; maybe it's time to make the investment.
They certainly are worth funding, Ive had no regrets and years of perfect service from mine!
Wonderful. Just feel so sad for those 31 people who disliked. Lonely souls trolling the internet.
Thanks Robert! Going to have an updated tripod video soon with some of the latest gear I’m using! Glad you enjoyed this!
Hi Tom, great video, very informative! With the 190 go, when you had it set low down you mentioned that you can’t get the head where you want it, why is that? Can you position the centre column at any angle or is it only vertical or horizontal?
I have been looking at the Vanguard Alto pro 2 and Benro Go Plus because of the centre column that can be positioned pretty much any angle, do you have any experience with these products if so what are your thoughts, are there any major disadvantages?
Hey there, basically its because the casting only allows for vertical or horizontal positioning and this means the plate that attached the tripod head to the tripod is on its side, resulting in the panning base not being on the horizontal axis that makes the gimbal head impossible to use, this is why it needs a hacked central column to stay vertical when set to low on the ground! For me the tripods with the vari angle columns always seem to add instability into the equation because of the off axis position of the camera that can give a tendency to lean/fall over, especially with large cameras - its why the Gitzo 3542ls with the flat base is my favourite. Personally I dont do enough macro work to really have a need for it and even then the instability would cause me concern, hope that helps!
Tom Mason Thanks Tom, food for thought!
Hi Tom, What was brand name & model number of the Tripod (The heavy one) you have showed in this video? Please reply as I want to buy the same for my new 600mm lens
Prasad Shines hey there! The links in the description, it’s a Gitzo 3542LS and the head is the Wimberley MK II - perfect for a 600mm for sure, too quality tripod, thanks for watching! Tom
Hi Tom. Thank you for a very fine video. Does the rotated centre column on the Manfrotto 190go provide sufficient stability for macro close ups? And do you find it usefull for a 100-400mm f4-5.6? Best regards Søren
No problem, The column on the 190 will provide stability because its strong enough, however because its off set to the side the tripod needs to be weighted really in order to make sure it doesn't topple over, especially with a larger camera. The tripod will certainly take the weight of the 100-400, but for the best results using it in the standard vertical central post position. A hack is you can hacksaw one of the replacement central columns to give you an ultra low set up ability! Cheers, Tom
How's the Wimberley MK II for shooting videos? How does the Wimberley version 2 compare to the new Gitzo GHFG1?
Hey Thomas, I'm swapping, will be using the Gitzo from now on for this purpose, the ability to have the fluid cartridge is a must for me now and so I've swapped over! The MK II isnt great for video work, no fluid motion and when un locked its just too unstable for any usable video. Cheers, Tom
Tom Mason thank you!
Hi Tom, I have the Manfrotto XPro ball head too but with the 200 PL plate. Would I still be able to attach the Wimblely Sidekick to it?
Hey James, you'll need to change it over to an Arca mount to use the Wimberley Sidekick, unscrewing and mounting a new adaptor should sort that pretty easily, something like this should sort you out amzn.to/2DcjgqI , Cheers, Tom
Tom Mason great!!!! Thanks! Will check it out, I just bought a second hand Sidekick as I do mainly landscape but would like to foray into the realm of wildlife photography
Just a quesion, have you find any drawback of that Manfrotto tripod?
Ive changed it over now to another Gitzo, just for the fact that I prefer the way they work + find them all round more professional tools. The Manfrotto worked well and I never had any problems other than the fact because the central column goes to the side it doesn't work well low to the ground when you want to use a gimbal or other such head. The new Gitzo Mountaineer I have is far superior for this! Cheers, Tom
Hi Tom, I am looking for a good tripod for wildlife and keep coming back to Gitzo, do you also use some sort of leveling dase, and which would you advise. Cheers, Ian
Hey Ian, the Gitzo is certainly the way to go, I have a few now but if I could only have one it would be a 3542LS.
The levelling base I use sometimes is the manfrotto 438 levelling base, doesn’t add to much height and can be used with multiple tripod heads.
Hope that helps, cheers, Tom
Tom Mason cheers Tom
I have another question for you Tom regarding the gimbal head. I am looking into getting one and considering the Wimberley but also the Benro GH2 which is around half the price, or the carbon version which is 2/3 the price. Do you know these heads and give me your opinion? Thanks agains and stay safe, Ian
@@ianh8396 I'm using the Gitzo one these days as it has the additional fluid nature to it, for the price its hard to beat and metter IMO than the benro ones, the large locking knobs are great for wearing gloves and such and I find it too be a really good option, also rather cheap ATM tidd.ly/61affdec
Very helpful video P.S what make and model is the rucksack?
That’s the Manfrotto Befree, however now I’m using the lowepro whistler 450, the new pro trekker 550
And the gitzo 35l depending on the job!
@@TomMasonPhoto thanks for the reply
check out Innorel RT90C before any of these tripods. almost the same tripod for less than $300. unbelievable quality for the price.
Hey you mentioned that you can buy a mini or micro column for the xpro 055 tripod. Do you know the actual name or product number for that? I can't find anything anywhere like that. Thanks
Hey Chris > tidd.ly/6dcad188 This one is shorter however I'd personally fit it, mark it and then take a hacksaw to it to reduce it to the minimum level for true ground level set! I am sure they had a smaller one but cant see it anywhere
Thank you. Yeah that's what I thought would be the case. I'll do that =)
The Manfrotto 055XSCC Shorter Centre Column is all that's available for the 055 xpro. It costs £72.95 on their website, I got it from WEX for £59.00 with a 10% discount to 53.10.
Just seems a crazy price for a piece of aluminium though. That's todays price 4 Jan 2019.
Hi Tom.
Brillant review.
May i ask what manfrotto model bag your using? Cheers helen
Hey Helen, that’s my old bag, the Manfrotto pro light bumblebee 230. Really good pack, only switched out to the whistler for more space for personal /non photo gear. Cheers, Tom
@@TomMasonPhoto Hey Tom. Thanks so much. Torn on what to get to fit a sigma 150-600, 2 extra lenses, body, flash, tripod etc etc and plenty of space for personal belongings etc. Any recommendations. Nothing to huge but big enough to carry the above x
@@helennorris9680 Hey Helen, the Whistler 350 is a good shout in terms of space for cameras and personal gear, however to get a bit more width you do have to customise and take the sides out, so the 450 might be better, however it is bigger.
where can i purchase your pants?
I'm still confused as to what motion you lose when using the SideKick as compared to the full gimbal? The end result seems the same?
You don’t loose any motion? It’s the point of the design as it gives a more portable solution for smaller lenses, full gimbal better for 600mm/400mm 2.8 however for smaller long lenses the sidekick is great. Basically anyone who thinks a ballhead can work as a gimbal is just missing the point as it doesn’t rotate on the central pivot like the sidekick allows, making a much better support for fast action/long lenses.
Unless my ballhead is outdated it doesn't rotate as freely as I see the gimbal heads rotating in the same plane. Mine is rather sluggish which would make for this setup to be less than what I see with a full gimbal head. Also with the Sidekick plus ballhead weight is there much difference in weight than a gumbal? Do you recommend any particular ballhead if I were to go with the Sidekick approach?
I haven't tried the sidekick, but I think what you end up giving up is the ability to perfectly balance the lens/camera. With a properly balanced gimbal head you can point the camera anywhere you want and it will stay there when you let go. You do this by adjusting fore and aft on the cradle, but the much more important part of balancing it is the vertical adjustment. With the sidekick you lose that vertical adjustment. So, when you let go of the camera it might start tilting up or down slightly. Will depend on how large of a lens you're using and whether you're using a battery grip on the camera. With a properly balanced setup, if you're focused on a subject, but waiting for them to start doing something, you could let go of the camera and wait. When the action you want starts you don't have to re-find the subject in your viewfinder. You just start shooting. May make the difference in getting or missing the shot. Just depends on what you're looking to do and comparing the trade offs between weight and flexibility.
will you please suggest the first camera that I should buy for wildlife and landscape
D500 Nikon is how I would start for wildlife. That is if you do already have photography experience.
Thomas Dickens isn't it expensive to start with?
Could you tell me the exact name of the gizmo tripod where you have the wimberley mount on
Gitzo GT3543LS
It's the GT3542LS however it is now replaced by the GT3543LS - Will be doing a tripod update video in the new year! Cheers, Tom
When using my Nikon full frame DSLR and telephoto lenses I use a Manfrotto 055 series plus a Lensmaster Gimbal Head. They are a good solid alternative to the Wimberley. Check them out - www.lensmaster.co.uk/buy-rh2.htm
Did he just mention Latvija :O ayeee
sorry typos 150- 600 mm
The video is super interesting my friend, thanks! Just a suggestion, there is too much volume difference if the music and your voice, it would be much better if the music was lower volume.
Wolverine 2.0
I almost died when I checked out with a Gitzo GT4543LS Systematic Series 4 Carbon eXact Long Tripod for £699...
Say aluminum again for me. Lol.
what do you mean 3542ls "from memory" ... there's a sticker right there! :-)
I was trying not to read it because I’d just fluff up all my talking 😂😂
Tom Mason I know.... just giving you a light-hearted hard time 😉
@@dimitrikatsaros9212 It's appreciated! :)
I wouldn't bother lugging the tripod. By the time you've set all that up, the wildlife's been scared off. Save the tripod for the hide. Hand hold like a man.
Yeah only thing the tripod is good for is to practice roundhouse kicks!