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  1. rpg51

    Sirui VA-5 vs Manfrotto MVH500AH (visual comparison)

    I can't really answer that question. I think so. But, I believe in some cases that center pin will not work to prevent the plate from slipping out if the clamp is loosened. Some yes, some no. My Kirk plates, and the other plates I have tried, (except Siriui), work with that head. But, the...
  2. rpg51

    Sirui VA-5 vs Manfrotto MVH500AH (visual comparison)

    Ahhh. Things have evolved. I have acquired some photography equipment which has impacted my needs. Here goes: To answer your question directly - I do not use that VH-10 head anymore. See below for details. But, the short version is I use a Kirk arca swiss plate of one kind or another on my...
  3. rpg51

    Sirui VA-5 vs Manfrotto MVH500AH (visual comparison)

    I ended up with a heavy carbon fibre legged tripod (the legs are VERY beefy), and a Sirui VH 10x fluid head. What a huge improvement over the lightweight set up I have. The scope is very solidly supported with little shake. Highly recommended.
  4. rpg51

    Sirui VA-5 vs Manfrotto MVH500AH (visual comparison)

    Thanks for the posts/comparisons OP. I am newish to scopes and I am in the throws of sorting out what support to use in what situations. My scope is a Kowa 883 (angled) which supposedly weighs in at 67 ozs with eyepiece and it is 13.5 inches long. After my initial outings I am thinking that I...
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