Really Right Stuff TFC-34L MK2 Series3 Long-Leg Ultralight Carbon Fiber Tripod (68.5")

The best tripod made for someone over 6 feet tall. Its exrta tall and still every stable without being too heavy. Folds up very compact so its easy to pack around.

I believe bird photographers love their cameras and tolerate their tripods. Really Right Stuff tripods may change that belief. I have had Gitzo, Induro and Sirui tripods and those while good or better do not compare to Really Right Stuff. I use this in the field with Canon great whites so appreciate the security of this tripod

This is a superb tripod. I use it for travel (pack in a suitcase) and for hiking. It is rock solid. No center post means you can get it very low. The overall diameter of the Ultra is narrower than the Versa model so it just packs smaller. Very quick and easy action to open and close the legs. There is webbing affixed to the underside from which you can attach weight, such as a pack. The rounded rubber feet can be swapped out for spike feet or claw feet (which fit virtually all the more recent (last 10+ years) RRS tripods. Highly recommended.

I have owned a lot of tripods over the years. All major name brands and some off brand, too. I came back to RRS for three reasons - quality, reliability, and stability. After my last tripod bit the dust due to sand and the one before that had a broken leg lock at the worst possible time, I realized there was only one I could actually trust in all conditions - RRS. This tripod is a thing of beauty, the craftsmanship and attention to detail is second to none. The compatibility within the RRS ecosystem is excellent, everything just works. Thats what you want when placing a high value body and lens combo on top of a tripod. Everything to work, reliably. Yeah it's a lot of money, but it'll last you a lifetime of shooting if you take care of it. As a side note, I was torn between this model and the TFC24L Mii. Get this one, the weight difference is negligible and the stability and added support is worth the few extra bucks. I use this with a Z8, Z 2.8 trinity, and the Z 180-600. Absolutely rock solid, zero vibrations and above all - it just works.