Best tripod for Canon R7 with Canon RF 200-800mm lens attached

[LoveWeims]

I have a Canon EOS R7 and have very recently received an RF 200mm-800mm lens which is right heavy.  I do wildlife photography (where a tripod is useful when I know the habits of my creatures) and am looking for advice on a decent tripod with a quick release attachment so I more efficiently attached and disconnect the camera without the screw it on drill.

It would also be nice to have a matching monopod compatible with the attachment device for the camera/tripod as I originally thought a monopod would give me the extra help with a bit more flexibility.

I am still learning the easiest way to adjust the telephoto, hold the camera, AND keep the subject in my sights.

[FloridaDrafter]

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@LoveWeims wrote:

Yep…i figured that out when i opened the box for the gimbal!  Got the p50 which was what they recommended for the 200-800mm.  Now i am looking at body plates as i do not always want to have the gimbal attached (or maybe i will - just thinking about weight)

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Since the majority of my bird shots are done hand held with the RF 200-800 and RF 100-500, I just keep the quick release plates on my lens feet (I have the P-20 for the 100-500). They don't get in the way, especially with the 100-500 as the foot is removable. I only break out the Wimberley when I know I will be stationary for a while, generally at ponds or fields. For camera, when shooting astro and macro I use the quick release plate that is part of my Manfrotto  410 three axis geared head. It's not an ARCA Swiss type release but it snaps in and is the most secure quick release I have ever used. It locks when you put the camera on it with a distinct "snap" and has a safety button you have to press when you flip the lever to open and remove it from the Manfrotto head. It's hard to describe, but the bottom line is you can't accidentally unlock it.

Newton

[LoveWeims]

I will have to spend a lot more time at the Y to handhold my 200-800mm!  We live bear a river and a pond so i will be tripoding

i have a 100-400 i can handhold easily and wish i had waited as a 100-500 seems a better choice albeit sooo much pricier