£108 Gimbal tripod head any good ??

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21 Jul 2008 - 7:21 PM

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justin c (e2 Member)

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21 Jul 2008 - 8:06 PM

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They're generally designed for the big telephoto lenses, i.e. the big, expensive telephoto lenses. I certainly wouldn't want to compromise on the safety and security of such a big investment by trying to save a few quid on the head that supports it.
Although very costly the Wimberley's don't cost £1000. Although saying that I've not checked Jessop's price

The Mk II Wimberley is £499 from Warehouse Express.

Colin Smale

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22 Jul 2008 - 9:33 AM

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Thanx Neils, I'll have a look at that. I have the Nikon 500 f4 so, heavy.
Would still like to hear from anyone who has a similar lens and gimbal from India.

tigertimb

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23 Jul 2008 - 12:28 PM

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I'm using a Manfroto 393 and find it a great alternative and I picked mine up for £105 retail in the UK. A quick google search on "Manfrotto 393" will find you loads of comments and reviews; it gets my recommendation but the biggest lens I've used with it is a 300mm f2.8.
Try a search on "gimbal" in the forums too as Cheryl (csurry) gave her opinions recently here: http://www.ephotozine.com/topic/t-60808/p-0#comm1627342
Tim