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Jan 26, 2016 10:27:33   #
imagemeister Loc: mid east Florida
 
Ted Evans wrote:
Recently I purchased a new Canon 100-400
II (newest) and now have a desire to get
a gimbal head for birds and other wildlife.
When looking at what is available I am blown
away at the variation in prices - from less
than $100 to $1500 plus. I don't want to
buy cheap b/c it never satisfies. Nor am I
willing to pay for far more than what I need.
I want one strong enough to use with a
large 500-600 mm rental on occasion. So
please tell me what you are happy with or
what you'd buy if doing it again. Also please
recommend a vendor. Thanks a bunch!
Ted Evans
Recently I purchased a new Canon 100-400 br II (ne... (show quote)


The Canon 100-400 is a quite small/light lens to be using with a gimbal ! Below are good comparisons !

http://www.carolinawildphoto.com/gimbal_list.htm

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Jan 26, 2016 10:38:50   #
suntouched Loc: Sierra Vista AZ
 
wolfman wrote:
According to what I found, it's 3 pounds.

Thanks for the information- I guess that is light weight then by gimbal head standards-

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Jan 26, 2016 10:40:36   #
suntouched Loc: Sierra Vista AZ
 
imagemeister wrote:
The Canon 100-400 is a quite small/light lens to be using with a gimbal ! Below are good comparisons !

http://www.carolinawildphoto.com/gimbal_list.htm

Great chart- thanks so much!!

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Jan 26, 2016 10:42:02   #
cmc65
 
imagemeister wrote:
The Canon 100-400 is a quite small/light lens to be using with a gimbal ! Below are good comparisons !

http://www.carolinawildphoto.com/gimbal_list.htm


Not if you don't have the capacity to hold it still enough. 8-)

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Jan 26, 2016 10:48:21   #
imagemeister Loc: mid east Florida
 
cmc65 wrote:
Not if you don't have the capacity to hold it still enough. 8-)


:thumbup: - I DO understand that !

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Jan 26, 2016 10:54:02   #
RRS Loc: Not sure
 
Ted Evans wrote:
Recently I purchased a new Canon 100-400
II (newest) and now have a desire to get
a gimbal head for birds and other wildlife.
When looking at what is available I am blown
away at the variation in prices - from less
than $100 to $1500 plus. I don't want to
buy cheap b/c it never satisfies. Nor am I
willing to pay for far more than what I need.
I want one strong enough to use with a
large 500-600 mm rental on occasion. So
please tell me what you are happy with or
what you'd buy if doing it again. Also please
recommend a vendor. Thanks a bunch!
Ted Evans
Recently I purchased a new Canon 100-400 br II (ne... (show quote)


Welcome to the forum Ted. I use the "Jobu" gimbal head on a RRS CF tripod with a leveling head with quick mounting plates that allow me to switch between a Gimbal head and a Ball head in about 10 seconds. It's very smooth even in sub zero temps with big knobs is a joy to use. Very easy to set the friction to suite your needs and a locking switch that makes it so easy to move your tripod without the lens and camera moving, a safety switch that I've never seen on another gimbal. Cost about $600.00 and very well made by our very friendly neighbors to the North in Canada.

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Jan 26, 2016 11:21:05   #
NealB Loc: Lowell Indiana
 
Nikon_DonB wrote:
Get the Nest from MT Shooter. Stand up honest guy and he knows his business. Nuff Said!
cameracottage.com


Above says it all! I am also a satisfied Nest Gimbal owner from Camera Cottage. I would buy it again if needed.

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Jan 26, 2016 11:21:16   #
PhotosBySteve
 
If only renting large lenses, then why not rent a gimble head at the same time?

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Jan 26, 2016 11:51:37   #
Azboy
 
Ted Evans wrote:
Recently I purchased a new Canon 100-400
II (newest) and now have a desire to get
a gimbal head for birds and other wildlife.
When looking at what is available I am blown
away at the variation in prices - from less
than $100 to $1500 plus. I don't want to
buy cheap b/c it never satisfies. Nor am I
willing to pay for far more than what I need.
I want one strong enough to use with a
large 500-600 mm rental on occasion. So
please tell me what you are happy with or
what you'd buy if doing it again. Also please
recommend a vendor. Thanks a bunch!
Ted Evans
Recently I purchased a new Canon 100-400 br II (ne... (show quote)

I bought the Movo GH 800 and am really like how it works. Smooth and very easy to move for different focal lengths, the price was $249, and it is carbon fiber, make sure you read and reread the instructions.

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Jan 26, 2016 12:11:04   #
jeep_daddy Loc: Prescott AZ
 
I have a Benro gimbal head and I'm happy with it. If the Nest were available back when I bought my gimbal, I would consider it too.

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Jan 26, 2016 12:40:38   #
tjphxaz Loc: Phoenix, AZ
 
Nikon_DonB wrote:
Get the Nest from MT Shooter. Stand up honest guy and he knows his business. Nuff Said!
cameracottage.com


:thumbup: :thumbup:

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Jan 26, 2016 12:49:12   #
TomV Loc: Annapolis, Maryland
 
Gene51 wrote:
I have been using this since 2007 - with a 600mm lens and often with a 1.4x attached.

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/554099-REG/Manfrotto_393_393_Heavy_Duty_Gimbal.html


I selected the Manfrotto because of it's simplicity, strength and value. The double "U" design is inherently stable. It has two drawbacks, weight and bulk. Panning vertically and horizontally is very smooth. Hard to find anything better for the money.


:thumbup: :thumbup:

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Jan 26, 2016 12:49:58   #
SharpShooter Loc: NorCal
 
Basil wrote:
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(Can't really see much of the head in this picture)


I can see the head just fine...., looks like one of those rare storms came through and dumped a light blanket of snow on it!!!! :lol: :lol:
SS

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Jan 26, 2016 12:57:14   #
RRS Loc: Not sure
 
SharpShooter wrote:
I can see the head just fine...., looks like one of those rare storms came through and dumped a light blanket of snow on it!!!! :lol: :lol:
SS


Sharp this morning aren't we!

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Jan 26, 2016 13:05:33   #
speters Loc: Grangeville/Idaho
 
Ted Evans wrote:
Recently I purchased a new Canon 100-400
II (newest) and now have a desire to get
a gimbal head for birds and other wildlife.
When looking at what is available I am blown
away at the variation in prices - from less
than $100 to $1500 plus. I don't want to
buy cheap b/c it never satisfies. Nor am I
willing to pay for far more than what I need.
I want one strong enough to use with a
large 500-600 mm rental on occasion. So
please tell me what you are happy with or
what you'd buy if doing it again. Also please
recommend a vendor. Thanks a bunch!
Ted Evans
Recently I purchased a new Canon 100-400 br II (ne... (show quote)
I think a gimbal is way over kill for such a small lens! Best to hand hold for birding or anything like that!!

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