Outdoorsman Fluid tripod head

[Redleg84]

Anyone using the Outdoorsman Fluid tripod head? I'm looking for a nice panning head to put on my tripod for glassing with a spotting scope/binos.

 

[lr123]

I would look at the Sirui va5 head. I purchased one from Doug at cameraland and have been very happy with it.

 

[sjmpcc022]

I would look at the Sirui va5 head. I purchased one from Doug at cameraland and have been very happy with it.

I did the exact same thing and am also very happy with it.

Anyone using the Outdoorsman Fluid tripod head? I'm looking for a nice panning head to put on my tripod for glassing with a spotting scope/binos.

If by panning you mean a ball head, go with the one I mentioned. According to Joel at Cameraland, you don't want a ball head for binos or a scope, it can tip right down if loosened up. The Va5 head is far better for this purpose.

FYI................Doug does the glass, Joel does the tripods.

 

[Redleg84]

I'll probably go with the VA5, they seem very comparable. I was leaning towards the Outdoorsman since it's US made.

 

[Choid]

If you are taking it on foot with you, the Outdoorsmans stuff is quite well designed for the field. If you are just using it out of the truck or at the range, a geared head works great for observation. The benro one is pretty good.