Top gear #3

Big head

a tripod is essential for sharp shots, and even more so when using long lenses and longer exposures. “My Gitzo 4542LS offers a good compromise of weight and strength, and although massive, it’s mega sturdy in strong coastal winds so I can be confident of capturing sharp shots,” says David. “I use the Really Right Stuff brilliant quick-release Y-support, on my ball head that ensures my telephoto lens is rock-solid and easy to switch to portrait mode if I need to.”