Floyd Loc: Misplaced Texan in Florence, Alabama

Once you use a good gimbal head, I'd be surprised if you would return to anything else. I tried a pistol grip and it was, for me, unacceptable.

imagemeister Loc: mid east Florida

Apparently they ARE still making them - but, WOW look at the price !!
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SuperflyTNT Loc: Manassas VA

A gimbal head is a great option for long lenses. It could work well with that combo but you’d also have to use a rail.

Dalek Loc: Detroit, Miami, Goffstown

I have been using the 322 for over 20 years. I have two. I find the form and function to fit my field shooting needs. I use it on a very sturdy monopod with a variety of glass. Foe the money it is a real performer.

Dalek Loc: Detroit, Miami, Goffstown

I looked at the aspen products. The Aspen Ball Head looks interesting ( and pricey especially in Ti). They are not in stock and no photographer reactions have been posted. I would like to see a short video on how it works.

imagemeister Loc: mid east Florida

Here is the A/S receiver you will need for conversion ......https://www.ebay.com/itm/264634743422?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l9372

And, here is the KingJoy version of this head - https://www.ebay.com/itm/121481590525?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l9372

And here is the A/S plate or "rail" to use with a L bracket - https://www.ebay.com/itm/264844915249?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l9372
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juan_uy Loc: Uruguay

Mark Denney a landscaper photographer and youtuber uses one:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S67aYEU8MoM

alexol

Unfortunately quality has always been expensive.

I think there are some MUCH cheaper copies around but I also understand that they are not near as good and can't carry the weight nor lock down so tightly.

Bodes well for selling mine, however;)

imagemeister Loc: mid east Florida

I have used the Manfro and the KingJoy - I cannot see a difference .....
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robertjerl Loc: Corona, California

And you don't the skill at gum chewing.

robertjerl Loc: Corona, California

Did you happen to notice I said they make things "like" this. Also the OP's camera and lens weigh just under 4.5lbs. and the 293's length is adjustable so the camera and 14-24 can be mounted on it.

And once you have a mount that will fit just about anything can work on a gimbal using a long QR plate to slide it forward and back to balance. Just for the heck of it I mounted a 24-105L f/4 and the 7DII & 6D on a six inch QR plate and used it on a gimbal. It worked but I decided I didn't really need to do that. But if I ever need to I know how to do it.

Actually I don't think the 14-24 Nikkor is heavy enough to require front support but with a 6" QR plate it would be able to balance on a gimbal head. And once you have the gimbal head you can of course use it with big-long telephoto lenses.

And to the original OP, I have a [pro]master pistol grip ball head and it will hold 8.8 pounds nearly double the weight of your combo. Their products are available in the US, Canada, Costa Rica and Australia according to a site posted in April 2020. Price is aprx $50 on the US site.

Hereford Loc: Palm Coast, FL

I have had the Manfrotto pistol grip ballhead for a number of years and it was very effective for my Canon Rebel camera and crop sensor lenses. Then I upgraded to the Canon 6D II and full frame lenses and it was questionable for that amount of weight because it has a relatively small ball.

I wanted to try it with my big Sigma 150-600 lens, so I got out the allen wrench and tightened it up considerably to where it seemed to reasonably handle a lens well beyond its means. Later I was doing a focus stack shot with the (Canon 24-105 f4) that demanded a firm lock, and it failed to hold that weight combination firmly.

So I have given up the pistol grip ball head and am now very happy using a Feisol 60mm ballhead with incredible holding power for large heavy combos. No more pistol grips for me. It's either gimbal or big Feisol for me.

Geegee Loc: Peterborough, Ont.

Try it, you'll like it!!!

alexol

There are at least three different Manfrotto versions, all capable of handling different weights (322 - 17.6 lbs / 324 - 8.8 lbs / 327 - 13.2 lbs meaning it would useful if you specified which one didn't support your 150-600. The joystick version (222) only supported 5.5 lbs.

That 150-600 lens on whatever camera should be supported easily by the 322 when appropriately adjusted (does not require an allen wrench!), but definitely not by the 324.

joecichjr Loc: Chicago S. Suburbs, Illinois, USA

Gorgeous setup