Looking for Gimbal Tripod Head: I have the Sigma 150-600 Lens and am looking into getting one of these I am not a professional just love to take pics as a hobby I have looked at the...

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Mar 6, 2018 15:49:28 #

luckylori Loc: Omaha,Ne

I have the Sigma 150-600 Lens and am looking into getting one of these
I am not a professional just love to take pics as a hobby
I have looked at the Sevenoak SK-GHO1 Gimble Type Tripod Head and the Movo GH700 Professional Gimbal Tripod Head with the Arca-Swiss Quick Release Plate and then the third one Opteka Gimble Head
SO can anyone tell me which one is better then the others
I do not want to spend a fortune as i said it is just a hobby and will be taking pics of wildlife

Thanks

Mar 6, 2018 16:01:56 #

bsprague Loc: Lacey, WA, USA

There is a current topic on gimbals.

http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-517238-1.html

Mar 6, 2018 16:15:35 #

luckylori Loc: Omaha,Ne

Thank You bsprague but I did not see anyone recommend any?

Mar 6, 2018 16:21:09 #

rmalarz Loc: Tempe, Arizona

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luckylori wrote:

Thank You bsprague but I did not see anyone recommend any?

Mar 6, 2018 16:23:02 #

PixelStan77 Loc: Vermont/Chicago

luckylori wrote:

I have the Sigma 150-600 Lens and am looking into ... (show quote)

Lori, I do not know your budget but I would suggest a "Nest Carbon Fiber" Gimbal Head.

http://www.cameracottage.com/equipment

Mar 6, 2018 16:26:58 #

luckylori Loc: Omaha,Ne

well i did not want to spend to much like I said it is just a hobby and i do not use that sigma lens all the time mostly when there are eagles and geese that migrate around here
I have seen some for $100.00 bucks or a little more
And I know that is cheap but just need something so i do not have to carry that lens all the time

Mar 6, 2018 16:27:24 #

DaveO Loc: Northeast CT

Nice and functional and won't break the bank! A few members use this one. http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/554099-REG/Manfrotto_393_393_Heavy_Duty_Gimbal.html

Mar 6, 2018 16:36:30 #

luckylori Loc: Omaha,Ne

Do you know or anyone else know if anyone has ever used the ones i mentioned on top before and how good they are?

Mar 6, 2018 16:39:44 #

DaveO Loc: Northeast CT

luckylori wrote:

Do you know or anyone else know if anyone has ever used the ones i mentioned on top before and how good they are?

No. Wimberley, Nest and Manfrotto seem to the common ones.

Mar 6, 2018 17:58:22 #

WayneT Loc: Paris, TN

I've had a Movo aluminum Gimbal for a couple of years and it has served me well without costing a fortune. Yes there are better Gimbals out there it depends on how much your going to use it and how much you want to spend.

Mar 6, 2018 18:36:58 #

luckylori Loc: Omaha,Ne

Thank You Wayne T ..I would not use it that much mostly when i use my sigma 150-600 lens

Mar 6, 2018 19:08:58 #

WayneT Loc: Paris, TN

luckylori wrote:

Thank You Wayne T ..I would not use it that much mostly when i use my sigma 150-600 lens

That's what I used mine for until I had to sell the lens but it worked well with my 150-600 sport. I still use it for my 180mm Sigma macro that is also a heavy lens for a macro lens and where I really need the stability for outdoor macro shooting.

Mar 6, 2018 21:30:22 #

PixelStan77 Loc: Vermont/Chicago

luckylori wrote:

I have the Sigma 150-600 Lens and am looking into ... (show quote)

Low cost, same function.$57

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Gimbal-Tripod-Head-with-Arca-Swiss-Standard-Quick-Release-Plate/192051228001?hash=item2cb7252d61:g:BXoAAOSwA3dYI8hO

Mar 6, 2018 22:28:55 #