Tripod head

[chukar_chaser]

I have the VA5 fluid head but it’s heavy, and it won’t lock down tight on the horizontal clamp. What other solid lightweight options are there for a good fluid head with a handle?

 

[NeedleCrook]

Nano Pro Fluid Tripod Head

Ultra-smooth performance at half the weight of other fluid tripod heads. The Nano pro was built for discerning hunters who want the lightest, smoothest fluid tripod head on the market. Use it with spotting scopes, binoculars, cameras and any other optic while glassing in the backcountry on your...

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No personal experience

 

[Jfujan]

I have the Tricer-lp that I use it for my Razor 13-39x56 and binos. Works great. Not sure how it would perform for a large spotter though.

 

[stephane]

If you’re on a budget, checkout the smallrig ch10 head from Amazon. There’s a few posts on here about it and folks like it. I’ve used one for the past couple weeks and it’s been great.

 

[BBob]

and it won’t lock down tight on the horizontal clamp

Common. Probably need to figure out how to adjust it for the plate you are using. It's easy to do.

 

[hereinaz]

If you’re on a budget, checkout the smallrig ch10 head from Amazon. There’s a few posts on here about it and folks like it. I’ve used one for the past couple weeks and it’s been great.

I picked one up, it’s actually pretty solid. I don’t use it much for shooting/glassing though, so can’t comment on that but when I have used it for that is good. I use it for small cameras.

 

[archp625]

I had a VA-5 as well with no issues. I loved that head minus the weight. I did purchase a Tricer LP and have played with it in the house. It seems great but I haven't ran it through its paces. I leave for CO tomorrow and can report back through a PM if you are interested.

 

[HuntCrazy]

the VA 5 is an absolute turd! In all Honesty the smallrig on Amazon is the way to go! You can t beat it and for the cost.... its an absolute no brainer!
I run my sworo 10/15 and 95 all on the head without problems