Recommendations for gimbal tripod head
Aug 29, 2019 17:56:26 #
I’m using a D7200 and D90 cameras. Looking for recommendations fo purchase of quality gimbal head for wildlife photography. (Hopefully brands/models ypu’ve used and liked) Thanks in advance.
Aug 29, 2019 18:54:33 #
ahudina
Loc: Browns Point, WA
scott42946 wrote:
I’m using a D7200 and D90 cameras. Looking for recommendations fo purchase of quality gimbal head for wildlife photography. (Hopefully brands/models ypu’ve used and liked) Thanks in advance.
I use a Nest carbon fiber gimbal from camera cottage. The owner, Mt shooter is a regular on this site. I use it with a Nikon d850 and 200 - 500 Nikkor lens.i mainly use it for kite/windsurfers. It is very well made and easily accommodates this combination. I consider the price to be very reasonable for the superior quality and service provided.
Aug 29, 2019 20:30:15 #
Have you considered a video fluid head as an option ? - Is what I am using and like it.
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Aug 29, 2019 20:50:46 #
Strodav
Loc: Houston, Tx
Another vote for the Nest. I have the carbon NT-530H gimbal mounted on a Sirui EN-2204 carbon tripod. I am very pleased with the combination. I strap it to the back of my wildlife backpack for hiking in. It's a bit bulky, but light. Easily handles my D850 or D500 with the Nikon 200-500mm f/5.6. For some reason, I'm not seeing it on the normal websites. Another one that is highly recommended is Wimberley
Aug 29, 2019 21:37:30 #
scott42946 wrote:
I’m using a D7200 and D90 cameras. Looking for recommendations fo purchase of quality gimbal head for wildlife photography. (Hopefully brands/models ypu’ve used and liked) Thanks in advance.
I've been using a Manfrotto 393 - works like a charm. But I only use it with very heavy lenses, like my 600mmF4. I hand hold my 150-600 and everything that is shorter.
Aug 29, 2019 22:03:58 #
imagemeister wrote:
Have you considered a video fluid head as an option ? - Is what I am using and like it.
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You can pick one here - http://www.carolinawildphoto.com/gimbal_list.htm
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Aug 30, 2019 00:50:58 #
Nest as the other guys said.
Get the one from MT Shooter, it is the US model and he is the distributor. The ones on Ebay and Amazon are not only gray market but are not exactly the same as the US models.
Get the one from MT Shooter, it is the US model and he is the distributor. The ones on Ebay and Amazon are not only gray market but are not exactly the same as the US models.
Aug 30, 2019 06:33:09 #
I have a Lensmaster travel version which is light but does everything I want for canoeing, snowsports and other action shots. It is not as expensive as others but is a quality product from the UK.
Here's a review:https://www.irelandswildlife.com/lensmaster-gimbal-rh-2/
Here's a review:https://www.irelandswildlife.com/lensmaster-gimbal-rh-2/
Aug 30, 2019 06:34:42 #
I have a Jobu Jr.3 gimbal head. There's also the Jobu Jr.3 deluxe. It weighs only 1.5 lbs but can support up to 12 lbs. I use a Nikon D500 with Nikon 80-400mm lens on it. That's a combined weight of 5.3 lbs, so it has more than enough capacity for that. It has needle bearings and a thrust bearing in the tilt axes. The friction is finely adjustable. They designed a bushing for the panning axes that provides just the right amount of friction.
Look for models that have needle bearings in the tilt axes
Thrust bearing keeps the mechanism tight without binding
Aug 30, 2019 06:37:33 #
Gene51 wrote:
I've been using a Manfrotto 393 - works like a charm. But I only use it with very heavy lenses, like my 600mmF4. I hand hold my 150-600 and everything that is shorter.
I also use the Manfrotto 393 and I agree it works like a charm. I’ve used it with my Nikkor 200-500 on both my D500 and my D850. Have been very pleased with it.
Aug 30, 2019 06:46:35 #
Nest NT-530H Carbon Fiber Gimbal Head $298.00 from MT Shooter
Carters Camera Cottage
https://www.cameracottage.com/apps/webstore/
Carters Camera Cottage
https://www.cameracottage.com/apps/webstore/
Aug 30, 2019 06:48:21 #
I have owned the Wimberley and now have RRS. RRS is the best most versatile if you are looking for a system to grow with in my view. If not there are other less expensive options.
The Digital Picture website has reviews of many tripods, several gimbals and ball heads. You may find that useful.
The Digital Picture website has reviews of many tripods, several gimbals and ball heads. You may find that useful.
Aug 30, 2019 07:05:32 #
billnikon
Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont
scott42946 wrote:
I’m using a D7200 and D90 cameras. Looking for recommendations fo purchase of quality gimbal head for wildlife photography. (Hopefully brands/models ypu’ve used and liked) Thanks in advance.
A quality gimbal tripod head is the only one I use. The Wimberley WH-200, version II. It is the original, and, it is the best one on the market hands down. Nothing else comes even close.
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/404536-REG/Wimberley_WH_200_Gimbal_Type_Tripod_Head.html?sts=pi-ps&pim=Y
Aug 30, 2019 07:20:28 #
CO wrote:
I have a Jobu Jr.3 gimbal head. There's also the Jobu Jr.3 deluxe. It weighs only 1.5 lbs but can support up to 12 lbs. I use a Nikon D500 with Nikon 80-400mm lens on it. That's a combined weight of 5.3 lbs, so it has more than enough capacity for that. It has needle bearings and a thrust bearing in the tilt axes. The friction is finely adjustable. They designed a bushing for the panning axes that provides just the right amount of friction.
I use a Kirk Enterprises G-1 gimbal. It holds my 600mm F:4G VR beautifully however it cost $625.00.
Aug 30, 2019 07:24:10 #
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