Gimbal Fluid Head
Feb 22, 2018 07:34:08 #
bioteacher
Loc: Brooklyn, NY
I was thinking about buying a Nest or Wimberly Gimbal for this summer. However, a B&H rep recommended the new Gitzo Gimbal Fluid Head (Manfrotto also makes one). I was wondering if anyone use one and whether it was better than the Nest or Wimberly? Thanks.
Feb 22, 2018 07:43:06 #
bioteacher wrote:
I was thinking about buying a Nest or Wimberly Gimbal for this summer. However, a B&H rep recommended the new Gitzo Gimbal Fluid Head (Manfrotto also makes one). I was wondering if anyone use one and whether it was better than the Nest or Wimberly? Thanks.
Just so you know, the Nest NT-530H was the first fluid dampened gimbal head on the market, and its the least expensive by far. Its also the lightest choice.
Feb 22, 2018 07:46:52 #
bioteacher
Loc: Brooklyn, NY
MT Shooter wrote:
Just so you know, the Nest NT-530H was the first fluid dampened gimbal head on the market, and its the least expensive by far. Its also the lightest choice.
NT I trust your opinion. Can you send me the link? Thanks.
Feb 22, 2018 07:48:56 #
bioteacher
Loc: Brooklyn, NY
Found them, but they don't have the arm. https://www.bhphotovideo.com/explora/photography/news/gitzo-pursues-greater-balance-with-the-new-gitzo-gimbal-fluid-head
Feb 22, 2018 07:59:22 #
bioteacher wrote:
I was thinking about buying a Nest or Wimberly Gimbal for this summer. However, a B&H rep recommended the new Gitzo Gimbal Fluid Head (Manfrotto also makes one). I was wondering if anyone use one and whether it was better than the Nest or Wimberly? Thanks.
I would get the Nest. a UHH sells them in his shop in Montana.
http://www.cameracottage.com/equipment
Feb 22, 2018 08:31:15 #
I've had the Nest for a couple of years. Bought it from Carter at his Camera Cottage. It has never failed me and today I will be giving it the ultimate test with the new Canon 600mm lens that arrived yesterday. I'm sure it will handle everything just fine.
Feb 22, 2018 10:46:32 #
I got the Nest Gimbal and it has been wonderful with my 150-600. Right price, great gear! 
Feb 22, 2018 10:53:51 #
PixelStan77 wrote:
I would get the Nest. a UHH sells them in his shop in Montana.
http://www.cameracottage.com/equipment
http://www.cameracottage.com/equipment
Agree with recommendation on buying the Nest. It works fine with my Sigma 150-600.
Feb 22, 2018 19:41:37 #
MT Shooter wrote:
Just so you know, the Nest NT-530H was the first fluid dampened gimbal head on the market, and its the least expensive by far. Its also the lightest choice.
I’ve had it for 3 years (I think!), bought it from MT, and work the heck out of it. Shoot with a D7200 or a D500 with a Tamron 150-600 G2 most of the time. If the Nest met with an unfortunate accident, I’d replace it with another one immediately if not sooner.
Feb 23, 2018 06:51:21 #
billnikon
Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont
bioteacher wrote:
I was thinking about buying a Nest or Wimberly Gimbal for this summer. However, a B&H rep recommended the new Gitzo Gimbal Fluid Head (Manfrotto also makes one). I was wondering if anyone use one and whether it was better than the Nest or Wimberly? Thanks.
I mount my $5000.00 lens on a Wimberly. Yea, my lens is worth that, any lens is.
Feb 23, 2018 20:14:28 #
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