![]() ![]() If you own or have used this tripod, let us know what you think! Leave your comments and thoughts below. The Wimberley Tripod Head II is a far more elegant solution to the problem solved so well by the original Wimberley Head. If your tripod has a -20 mounting stud, you can purchase our 3/8-1/4 brass reducer bushing ( BS-100- 3) to insert into the mounting hole of the Wimberley Head, and this will allow you to mount the Head to your tripod. But I am impressed at the changes Wimberley has made. The bottom mounting surface of the panning spool is approximately 1.94 in (5 cm) in diameter. So why spend the money to upgrade if you already own the original Wimberley Head? To be honest, I was skeptical that a new version of the Wimberley Head would be worth an upgrade for me. ![]() ![]() Most of what I’ve said so far can also be said about the Original Wimberley Head. And hold on tight if you are going to leave the mount loose for panning. And if you don’t get everything tight, the lens can flop over into the tripod – with the potential for costly damage. But, you must fight against gravity when making adjustments. ?Yes, many of the best non-gimbal heads (such as the Arca-Swiss B1 are rated for far more weight than my example lenses above. On the other hand, gravity attempts to cause the same camera/lens to flop over when mounted on a non-gimbal tripod head. Thus, gravity pulls the setup into a level position. ?Gimbal tripod heads such as the Wimberley Tripod Head II place the weight of the lens/camera setup below their pivot point. Only two fingers are needed to move a setup such as the Canon EF 400mm f/2.8 L IS Lens mounted on a large camera body into position. The Sidekick's elevated tilt mechanism and side-mounted quick release allow the lens to rotate around its center of gravity. Simply slide the Sidekick into the quick-release of your ball head. ?When properly mounted on the Wimberley Tripod Head II, a heavy lens and camera body become nearly weightless to the photographer. Moza - Air 2S Professional Kit Gimbal Stabilizer with iFocus-M for DSLRs Mirrorless Cinema Cameras. About the Wimberley Sidekick At 1.3 pounds and small enough to be easily packed, the Sidekick converts your ball head into a gimbal head in seconds. When is the Canon EF 600mm f/4 L IS Lens a featherweight? When it is mounted on a Wimberley Tripod Head II! If you are using a very large/heavy lens (300mm f/2.8 or larger), I highly recommend the Wimberley Tripod Head II and a solid tripod. ![]()
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