Pro Master GH25 Gimbal head
Feb 4, 2018 14:08:46 #
I am disappointed in myself and the camera shop. I bought the above gimbal head in Oct 2017. I just realized you can't go vertical when the plate is attached to the bottom of the camera when using a short lens. When the plate is attached to a long lens it isn't a problem because it's attached to the adjustable ring. I wish I would have realized that when I bought it. It also would have been nice if the camera shop would have brought it to my attention.
Anyone know of any adaptors that can be used so the camera could be used in a vertical position?
Anyone know of any adaptors that can be used so the camera could be used in a vertical position?
Feb 4, 2018 14:19:19 #
Feb 4, 2018 14:24:57 #
Geegee wrote:
An "L" bracket should do the job.
No, if you look at the orientation of the baseplate, an "L" bracket would orient the camera 90 Deg away from where you want, like off to the side, not straight ahead.
But, this type of mount is designed for telephotos and supertelephotos with a lens mounted shoe. I am sure the Camera Shop assumed you were using this with a long lens.
Now, what you could do, is get a Panorama head like shown and mount it to the gimbal "foot" and Bob's Your Uncle.
Feb 4, 2018 14:27:45 #
kodiac1062 wrote:
I am disappointed in myself and the camera shop. ... (show quote)
Not sure what problem you are describing. The GH25 has vertical and horizontal slides that should obviate any problem. Also Arca Swiss plate come in multiple sizes. The one that comes with the head is best suited for video cameras short plate are available and the fit is just as tight
Feb 4, 2018 14:31:18 #
kodiac1062 wrote:
I am disappointed in myself and the camera shop. ... (show quote)
No gimbal head is designed to mount a camera to, they are very specifically designed to mount a tripod collar equipped lens to, and they are the very best option out there for handling those lenses.
Feb 4, 2018 14:35:41 #
rgrenaderphoto wrote:
No, if you look at the orientation of the baseplate, an "L" bracket would orient the camera 90 Deg away from where you want, like off to the side, not straight ahead.
But, this type of mount is designed for telephotos and supertelephotos with a lens mounted shoe. I am sure the Camera Shop assumed you were using this with a long lens.
Why would you want to mount the camera directly to this instead of a standard ballhead?
But, this type of mount is designed for telephotos and supertelephotos with a lens mounted shoe. I am sure the Camera Shop assumed you were using this with a long lens.
Why would you want to mount the camera directly to this instead of a standard ballhead?
Better control, especially with long lenses. More likely to get completely vertical without offsetting balance. Unlike a ball head when you release tension, you have separate control of vertical, horizontal and panning
Feb 4, 2018 14:37:31 #
Meganephron wrote:
Better control, especially with long lenses. More likely to get completely vertical without offsetting balance. Unlike a ball head when you release tension, you have separate control of vertical, horizontal and pannanning
See edit to my original post. You guys are too fast for me on a Sunday.
Feb 4, 2018 14:41:51 #
There are a couple items like this available for arca-swiss applications and l-plates if you need to raise the camera higher.
http://www.amazon.com/Desmond-DAC-01-Tripod-Compatible-Oversized/dp/B01NAPAIYC/ref=sr_1_87?m=A117K1DEQYNJIS&s=merchant-items&ie=UTF8&qid=1487525724&sr=1-87
http://www.amazon.com/Desmond-DAC-01-Tripod-Compatible-Oversized/dp/B01NAPAIYC/ref=sr_1_87?m=A117K1DEQYNJIS&s=merchant-items&ie=UTF8&qid=1487525724&sr=1-87
Feb 5, 2018 07:33:56 #
I use Kirk's G-1 new gimbal head for my 600mmF:4 G VR. They have recessed the screw that holds the clamp to the head. I loosen the screw and turn the head 90 deg, tighten the screw and I'm in business. All I do is carry the proper Allen wrench in a pocket and I'm ready to go. I will say because I loose the screw I can move the clamp back toward the nodal point of the tripod making it far easier to balance it.
Feb 5, 2018 15:04:23 #
Gimbal Heads as stated above are designed for larger, longer lenses with tripod collars that can be rotated. That being said I use a Ball Head for my shorter lenses when mounted on the tripod legs which can be rotated to the vertical position if needed. My camera bodies are equipped with a shorter Arca Swiss type plate attached to the grips which I never remove for use with the Ball Head and my big lens has the longer plate attached to the tripod collar which I never remove for when I use the Gimbal Head.
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