Gimbal on a monopod—insanity? (Page 5): Voting YES for using a Gimbal on a Monopod. Nikon D4 + 400 2.8 G VR, with a Wimberley wh200 on a Manfrotto stick. I live in Hawaii and...

rjandreoff Loc: Hawaii

Voting YES for using a Gimbal on a Monopod. Nikon D4 + 400 2.8 G VR, with a Wimberley wh200 on a Manfrotto stick. I live in Hawaii and photograph outrigger paddle/racing, as well as Iron Man bike racing. Lot's of irregular movement, windy conditions, crowding. Trying to get the right angle can be a challenge AND there is a learning curve, but it has become my configuration of choice for this type of action shots.

DaveO Loc: Northeast CT

rjandreoff wrote:

Voting YES for using a Gimbal on a Monopod. Nikon D4 + 400 2.8 G VR, with a Wimberley wh200 on a Manfrotto stick. I live in Hawaii and photograph outrigger paddle/racing, as well as Iron Man bike racing. Lot's of irregular movement, windy conditions, crowding. Trying to get the right angle can be a challenge AND there is a learning curve, but it has become my configuration of choice for this type of action shots.

Good feedback, I'll try it!

Steve Perry Loc: Sylvania, Ohio

DaveO wrote:

The balancing aspect looks like a big step over a tilt. Try it with your WH-200 and let us know what you think!

Planning to in Costa Rica over the next couple weeks :)

DaveO Loc: Northeast CT

Steve Perry wrote:

Planning to in Costa Rica over the next couple weeks :)

LOL, quit teasing!

PaulR01 Loc: West Texas

Nutts! Gimbal on a mono pod. I use a tilt head with my 400 on my mono pod when shooting football. It solves alot of problems.
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/822708-REG/Oben_VH_R2_VH_R2_Swivel_Tilt_Head.html?ap=y&gclid=CjwKCAjwmufZBRBJEiwAPJ3Lpqp8DMhJVGRnADU44FdUx6ZEj4hYIE_qgJevnHMr-l9bpunKCjLw_hoC9rEQAvD_BwE&smp=y

fotobyferg

I also use a tilt for sports but, with the big lens I prefer the gimbal.

Rab-Eye Loc: Indiana

PaulR01 wrote:

Nutts! Gimbal on a mono pod. I use a tilt head with my 400 on my mono pod when shooting football. It solves alot of problems.
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/822708-REG/Oben_VH_R2_VH_R2_Swivel_Tilt_Head.html?ap=y&gclid=CjwKCAjwmufZBRBJEiwAPJ3Lpqp8DMhJVGRnADU44FdUx6ZEj4hYIE_qgJevnHMr-l9bpunKCjLw_hoC9rEQAvD_BwE&smp=y

That is pretty much what I always use myself, but the responses show that while some disagree, the idea is clearly not crazy.

Geegee Loc: Peterborough, Ont.

fotobyferg wrote:

I looked at this as per your suggestion, but don’t see how it would double as a monopod or tripod. Have you used it that way?

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1345430-REG/cotton_carrier_686grey_ccs_g3_camera_harness.html?ap=y&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI_t-blJGB3AIVyyWBCh3zFAryEAQYAyABEgJOmfD_BwE&smp=y

If you look in the accessories section you will see it. When used this way it essentially becomes a body pod. Here is the link:

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1345430-REG/cotton_carrier_686grey_ccs_g3_camera_harness.html?ap=y&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI_t-blJGB3AIVyyWBCh3zFAryEAQYAyABEgJOmfD_BwE&smp=y

RonBoyd

Geegee wrote:

If you look in the accessories section you will see it. When used this way it essentially becomes a body pod. Here is the link:

I don't get it. I have looked at all these Youtube videos (https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=Cotton+Carrier+CCS+G3+Harness) and don't see how it compares with a monopod OR a tripod. It looks like a handy (albeit complicated... and pricy to boot) way to carry your camera is all. If you consider yourself as sturdy as either of the "pods" perhaps but I would still call it 'hand-held." What am I missing?

imagemeister Loc: mid east Florida

RonBoyd wrote:

I don't get it. I have looked at all these Youtube videos (https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=Cotton+Carrier+CCS+G3+Harness) and don't see how it compares with a monopod OR a tripod. It looks like a handy (albeit complicated... and pricy to boot) way to carry your camera is all. If you consider yourself as sturdy as either of the "pods" perhaps but I would still call it 'hand-held." What am I missing?

http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-269999-1.html - my system is cheaper and has more range of motion .....

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PaulR01 Loc: West Texas

Found this site where a guy uses a gimbal for wildlife. It doesn't have a big swing arm. I could see how one like this would be easier to use.
http://www.carolinawildphoto.com/RH-1_M-1_gimbals.htm

RonBoyd

PaulR01 wrote:

Found this site where a guy uses a gimbal for wildlife. It doesn't have a big swing arm. I could see how one like this would be easier to use.
http://www.carolinawildphoto.com/RH-1_M-1_gimbals.htm

Just for clarity: Easier than... ?

planepics Loc: St. Louis burbs, but originally Chicago burbs

Rab-Eye wrote:

I generally go to the ballpark with my 70-300 len... (show quote)

I almost couldn't get into my ballpark with my 70-300 (Busch Stadium). They have this insanely stupid rule regarding the physical size of a lens. I almost had to physically prove to them that it qualified. I can't copy the line, but the prohibited equipment part says, in part, "No lenses longer than the length of the camera body."

PaulR01 Loc: West Texas

RonBoyd wrote:

Just for clarity: Easier than... ?

It doesn't have a big swing arm. It's similar to a tilt head in a Gimbal Style.

Rab-Eye Loc: Indiana

planepics wrote:

I almost couldn't get into my ballpark with my 70-300 (Busch Stadium). They have this insanely stupid rule regarding the physical size of a lens. I almost had to physically prove to them that it qualified. I can't copy the line, but the prohibited equipment part says, in part, "No lenses longer than the length of the camera body."

Yeah, that’s nuts. I’m shooting a AAA team so I guess they are more relaxed. How did you manage to get your lens in?