Need help choosing a gimbal head
Oct 23, 2017 08:21:34 #
Had a disastrous day at the Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge (AKA Brig) yesterday. I was testing out my new Senior Pass (got in under the deadline for the $10.00 pass online took three months to get it but I got it!) ....Errr actually I was testing my Sigma 150-600 C in the field and found I just can't hold it steady enough to go to 600 on a target several 100 yards away. Tried my tripod and ball head, but it lacks the delicate movement needed. Anyone have a suggestion for a (reasonably priced, I would like to stay close to $200) quality gimbal for use on either a tripod or monopod? Or suggestions on heads to avoid?
Thanks
Thanks
Oct 23, 2017 08:40:13 #
dsmeltz wrote:
Had a disastrous day at the Edwin B. Forsythe Nati... (show quote)
Contact MT SHOOTER on this forum. He owns/operates the Camera Cottage in Montana and sells the Nest gimbal head. I bought one 2-3 years ago and it has worked just fine.
Oct 23, 2017 08:43:57 #
Oct 23, 2017 08:44:20 #
dsmeltz wrote:
Anyone have a suggestion for a (reasonably priced, I would like to stay close to $200) quality gimbal for use on either a tripod or monopod? ?
Thanks
Thanks
These are well made.
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/554099-REG/Manfrotto_393_393_Heavy_Duty_Gimbal.html?sts=pi
Oct 23, 2017 08:49:04 #
brucewells wrote:
Contact MT SHOOTER on this forum. He owns/operates the Camera Cottage in Montana and sells the Nest gimbal head. I bought one 2-3 years ago and it has worked just fine.
I like my Nest!
Oct 23, 2017 08:57:40 #
brucewells wrote:
Contact MT SHOOTER on this forum. He owns/operates the Camera Cottage in Montana and sells the Nest gimbal head. I bought one 2-3 years ago and it has worked just fine.
Oct 23, 2017 09:03:32 #
brucewells wrote:
Contact MT SHOOTER on this forum. He owns/operates the Camera Cottage in Montana and sells the Nest gimbal head. I bought one 2-3 years ago and it has worked just fine.
I have also been using a Nest for several years and recommend it.Oct 23, 2017 09:07:52 #
Oct 23, 2017 10:41:20 #
Thank you all. I have reached out to MTShooter and expect to order soon. Looks great!
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Oct 24, 2017 06:05:41 #
Robert Bailey
Loc: Canada
I have the feeling that "reasonably priced-$200" and "Gimbal Head"
might be an oxymoron, or mutually exclusive terms.
might be an oxymoron, or mutually exclusive terms.
Oct 24, 2017 06:17:11 #
Robert Bailey wrote:
I have the feeling that "reasonably priced-$200" and "Gimbal Head"
might be an oxymoron, or mutually exclusive terms.
might be an oxymoron, or mutually exclusive terms.
Not if you buy the lensmaster.
Oct 24, 2017 06:20:56 #
dsmeltz wrote:
Had a disastrous day at the Edwin B. Forsythe Nati... (show quote)
I have a LensMaster and it is a brilliant bit of kit. You may consider me biased as it is made in the UK; but it is worth looking at their website and YouTube demo videos.
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