Gimbal Head
Apr 21, 2020 12:31:13 #
Looking for suggestions for a lightweight (carbon fiber) Gimbal head. The nice metal one I bought weighs way too much.
Apr 21, 2020 12:41:34 #
Only 2lbs. https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1086828-REG/zenelli_carbonzx_carbon_fiber_gimbal.html
Apr 21, 2020 12:42:56 #
Budget? Camera and lens? How much weight do you expect to shed?
Apr 21, 2020 12:43:22 #
par4fore wrote:
Good one!
Apr 21, 2020 12:50:07 #
Apr 21, 2020 12:52:50 #
This gets panned for its vibration and excessive cost. But it does look like it was designed by Ferrari!
Apr 21, 2020 14:04:59 #
BobPliskin wrote:
Looking for suggestions for a lightweight (carbon fiber) Gimbal head. The nice metal one I bought weighs way too much.
Consider a fluid head. I prefer mine over a gimbal.
Apr 21, 2020 17:18:12 #
I have the Jobu Jr.3 gimbal head. It's not carbon fiber but weighs only 1.5 pounds and can support up to 12 pounds. I use it with my Nikon D500 with 80-400mm AF-S lens. Combined, the camera and lens weigh 5.4 pounds. It's well within the capacity of the gimbal. The gimbal has precision needle bearings and a thrust bearing in the tilt axis. The tilt axis has finely adjustable damping. They designed a bushing for the panning axis that gives just the right amount of damping. There's both the Jobu Jr.3 and Jr. 3 Deluxe. The Deluxe has the Arca-Swiss clamp machined into the swing arm.
Apr 22, 2020 05:43:48 #
I saw an alternative to a gimbal on YouTube which I was very interested in but stupidly forgot to make a note.
It gave all the functionality of a Gimbal but was much smaller , lighter and just mounted on the tripod head. Might be worth contacting the big shops to see if they know of the product. I can’t search my UT history because I watched on my TV.
Apologies for a near useless post but if I find it I will let you know.
It gave all the functionality of a Gimbal but was much smaller , lighter and just mounted on the tripod head. Might be worth contacting the big shops to see if they know of the product. I can’t search my UT history because I watched on my TV.
Apologies for a near useless post but if I find it I will let you know.
Apr 22, 2020 07:20:56 #
Apr 22, 2020 08:08:35 #
Hi, if you own a good, robust ball-had that has good pano motion, why not look into one of the "sidekick" type products. Keep mine in my backpack so no matter which tripod I have with me I am ready to go. Have been using the "Tomahawk" from ProMediaGear for a few years now and it ROCKS! Plus, ALL their products are Made in the USA! Superior construction, materials and quality.
https://www.promediagear.com/GT1-Tomahawk--Add-on-Gimbal-attachment-for-Ball-Heads_p_42.html
https://www.promediagear.com/GT1-Tomahawk--Add-on-Gimbal-attachment-for-Ball-Heads_p_42.html
Apr 22, 2020 08:19:06 #
cmcaroffino
Loc: Sebring, FL
Neewer Professional Heavy Duty Metal 360 Degree Panoramic Gimbal Tripod Head with Arca-Swiss Standard 1/4'' Quick Release Plate and Bubble Level for Digital SLR Cameras up to 30lbs/13.6 kg
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$79.99
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On Amazon, Carbon Fiber is $149
4.5 out of 5 stars 938
$79.99
FREE Delivery Thu, May 14
On Amazon, Carbon Fiber is $149
Apr 22, 2020 08:27:12 #
billnikon
Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont
BobPliskin wrote:
Looking for suggestions for a lightweight (carbon fiber) Gimbal head. The nice metal one I bought weighs way too much.
I only use a gimbal head on my tripod when I am using my 600 f4. All other lenses I hand hold, Sony 200-600, Nikon 500 E 5.6 PF, Nikon 200-500 5.6.
I use my Gimbal head for wildlife, using a gimbal head for anything else is a waste of money IMHO.
So, if I went with a carbon fiber one over my current one I would save what, about 1 pound. With most professional tripods this would make little difference in total weight.
The Zenelli, (the only carbon fiber one I would trust with my $12,000 lens) weighs 2 lbs. My Wimberley weighs 3.1 lbs. One pound in total weight of my D850, 600mm f4, and Benro professional tripod, actually makes no difference at all.
If I did not already own the best gimbal head on the market, I might be willing to part with the $1300.00 price tag for the Zenelli. NO, I would not.
Apr 22, 2020 08:33:33 #
I have a Fotopro E-6H Eagle Series Gimbal Head. It is 1 1/2 lbs, I have used it with a Tamron 150-600 and a Sony 100-400. I love that with an L bracket I can also use it for landscapes. It folds completely flat for travel.
Just realized there is a photo of this gimbal head in the B&H advertisements at the top of this page.
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1452509-REG/fotopro_e_6h_gimbal_head_black.html
Just realized there is a photo of this gimbal head in the B&H advertisements at the top of this page.
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1452509-REG/fotopro_e_6h_gimbal_head_black.html
Apr 22, 2020 08:37:26 #
BobPliskin wrote:
5d3 and Canon 100-400 lens
I have several friends that use that combination, but the 100-400 II - they use it to shoot hand-held. One is a 71 yr old woman -
https://untamednewyork.smugmug.com/Birds
I only bring this up because many bird photographers have opted for lighter gear that can be hand held, and the Canon guys/gals all seem to have your combo, or a MIV, with or without the 1.4x TC. And they get stunningly good results.
If you are ok with doing your own mods, and you don't mind the alignment issues on the vertical pivot, you may be ok with a cheap Neewer gimbal. But be aware that if you do the necessary modification to the pan motion, using red Loctite makes it nearly impossible to disassemble down the road.
I would suggest you spend a little more and get something that isn't in the bargain basement range.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SvKW_MkViKs
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