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  1. cafe birder

    Sirui VA-5 vs Manfrotto MVH500AH (visual comparison)

    The 95mm. For me the 115 would be overkill for the amount of use I envisage. I have bought a manfrotto head as SW optics had one available. There is apparently a big problem with tripod supply but I have ordered a Sirui R3213 X from castle cameras (as they are UK based) as recommended by a...
  2. cafe birder

    Sirui VA-5 vs Manfrotto MVH500AH (visual comparison)

    Thank you for your comments. I was able to try a BTX today at SW optics in Truro ( while visiting family) and was sufficiently impressed to buy it. Tripods apparently more difficult to get hold of though
  3. cafe birder

    Sirui VA-5 vs Manfrotto MVH500AH (visual comparison)

    Thanks John. I don't own any of this yet.(I have and old kowa and slik carbon tripod, both 20 plus years old). I drove to an in focus on spec this afternoon to check whether I could use a BTX comfortably with glasses etc but was astonished to learn they didn't even have a demo. I will research...
  4. cafe birder

    Sirui VA-5 vs Manfrotto MVH500AH (visual comparison)

    I am considering a Swarovski btx 95 for seawatching. I was impressed by your comments on the Sirui VH 10. Would that combine OK with a Manfrotto mt055cxpro03 which also seems well liked on here. ? The bottom leg diameter on this tripod is only just above that recommended in the sticky guide but...
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