Choices for a tri-pod and gimbal head???
May 21, 2016 17:50:34 #
The Nest NT-530H gimbal head is excellent. Holds 25kg(55.1 lb) $298 from MT Shooter (member of the UHH) at his store "Carter's Camera Cottage". (site says out of stock, more scheduled to arrive next week) He is the only US distributor so others on Amazon from Canada are "grey market" here in the states.
The Nest NT 6324C Traveler tripod is also excellent. I own and use them together. The tripod is also 25kg/55.1 lb load capacity. I don't know if Carter has an exclusive on these, a few US dealers sell them on Amazon. I have seen them on sale for $250, Carter has them for $299.
Both work great, are sturdy and at 55 lb load capacity I don't see them not handling anything I am likely to own.
The Nest NT 6324C Traveler tripod is also excellent. I own and use them together. The tripod is also 25kg/55.1 lb load capacity. I don't know if Carter has an exclusive on these, a few US dealers sell them on Amazon. I have seen them on sale for $250, Carter has them for $299.
Both work great, are sturdy and at 55 lb load capacity I don't see them not handling anything I am likely to own.
May 21, 2016 18:02:49 #
Dr.Nikon wrote:
Additionally .. My set up...
Thank you for the pictures of your setup. I will be using much the same gear, and that answered a couple of questions I had.
May 21, 2016 18:05:39 #
robertjerl wrote:
The Nest NT-530H gimbal head is excellent. Holds ... (show quote)
Those were the exact recommendations Carter emailed me. Ah, decisions, decisions, decisions!
May 22, 2016 07:42:03 #
Hello Jakebrake and fellow serviceman.
I am not going to mention the gimbal head. however I will mention a great tripod that does not get enough attention.
The Induro line is great and they have a fabulous warranty 10 years.
My good friend Jay Patel turned me on to this line about 6 years ago and now I own three. I am always looking at bang for the buck
and these have it. Here is one of Jay's videos http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZwESF7pFz7s
I am not going to mention the gimbal head. however I will mention a great tripod that does not get enough attention.
The Induro line is great and they have a fabulous warranty 10 years.
My good friend Jay Patel turned me on to this line about 6 years ago and now I own three. I am always looking at bang for the buck
and these have it. Here is one of Jay's videos http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZwESF7pFz7s
May 22, 2016 08:04:28 #
goolgol
Loc: Sydney, Australia
I have a Canon 70D with a Tamron 150-600mm zoom lens. I live in Sydney Australia, and I recently purchased a Jobu Jr3 gimbal head as well as an Induro Alloy 8M AT313 tripod. I am very happy with my equipment. I am replying to this post as I was about to buy the Nest gimbal head which was available for a very good price. I asked if I could check it out in the store and noticed that it was quite stiff with the knobs for tilt and rotation completely loosened. Gimbal heads, when correctly balancd should swing freely with a slight finger movement, and consequently I did not buy the Nest gimbal head. You get what you pay for and it is important to purchase a gimbal head with quality bearings.
May 22, 2016 08:16:31 #
I USE THE 2 CAMERAS YOU DO AND A GIMBLE HEAD AND LOVE IT. I DID USE A NON GIMBLE HEAD AND DID NOT LIKE IT AS WELL. THE GIMBLE HEAD HAD A BETTER BALANCE.
May 22, 2016 08:36:13 #
My only comment is the Sigma 150-600 C is relatively light weight as larger lens go and does not really require the cost/size/weight of a tripod/gimbal set-up as for a 600mm f4 lens - unless - the cost/size/weight does not bother you. Also, if you are sitting down, you do not require the height/weight of a larger/higher tripod.
May 22, 2016 08:55:18 #
Dr.Nikon wrote:
Movo and Nest are the same Carbon fiber Gimbal &qu... (show quote)
NOW THAT'S A TRIPOD. a correct one. No center Post. A sturdy center hook. Three Section round legs.
Sorry about someone's reaction to my thoughts on gimbal and ball heads. Still feel that way.
May 22, 2016 08:56:06 #
jeryh
Loc: Oxfordshire UK
I am using a canon 5dMk 2, with a lensmaster gimbal head, monted on a manfrotto tripod; this is a very stable outfit, and easily carryable, with a mounted 400mm F5.6.
May 22, 2016 10:04:40 #
Thank you all for your wonderful advice on gimbal's and tri-pods. Truly, a wealth of information. Now it's boiled down to decision time, and satisfying my GAS attack. Ah, decisions, decisions, decisions. 
May 22, 2016 10:32:47 #
May 22, 2016 10:57:19 #
RRS
Loc: Not sure
Kuzano wrote:
Remember that the longer the extendable center pos... (show quote)
"Never saw need for Gimbal", well you most likely don't do BIF with a long prime lens 300mm f/2.8-800mm f/5.6. It's not so much that the camera is heavy but the lens/camera combo. If you have any of those long lenses and shoot wildlife give a gimbal a try, you'll like it if not your keeper rate will suffer and after about 20 minutes it will like your arms could fall off.
May 22, 2016 11:27:41 #
May 22, 2016 11:32:37 #
RRS wrote:
"Never saw need for Gimbal", well you most likely don't do BIF with a long prime lens 300mm f/2.8-800mm f/5.6. It's not so much that the camera is heavy but the lens/camera combo. If you have any of those long lenses and shoot wildlife give a gimbal a try, you'll like it if not your keeper rate will suffer and after about 20 minutes it will like your arms could fall off.
Everybody to their own. I simply do not see why people photograph birds, with the benchmark that the Audobon society sets? I do understand the tired arm argument however. Landscapes don't move.
May 22, 2016 11:32:44 #
Jerry Green
Loc: Huntsville, AL
I am using this Slik 700 DX Pro tripod with a Nikon 600 mm and a Nikon D810 and it is solid and steady for $100.
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/557127-REG/Slik_615_317_700DX_Pro_Tripod_Legs.html
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/557127-REG/Slik_615_317_700DX_Pro_Tripod_Legs.html
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