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Matthew Richards is a photographer and journalist who has spent years using all manner of photo gear.
For long periods of shooting aircraft or birds in flight, a tripod with a gimbal head is an option.
Matthew Richards
Which tripod head?
Q I’m into shooting aircraft at airshows and birds in flight. I’ve invested in a super-telephoto zoom lens but it’s very weighty. Is it better to use a monopod or tripod to ease the load, and with what type of head?