Missed one important item, make sure your tripod is perfectly level , forget the in built bubble level on the mount head use a good Stanley boat level 300mm long not a cheap plastic one and level across 3 axis on top of the tripod base with the mount removed, then install your mount head
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NB: the tripod must be on a solid surface like pavers, concrete, stone, rock etc... not grass or gravel / soil
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