On Sep 1, 2018, PeterN wrote
(in article ):

On 9/1/2018 4:27 PM, PeterN wrote:
On 8/31/2018 10:29 PM, Savageduck wrote:
On Aug 31, 2018, PeterN wrote
(in article ):

On 8/31/2018 7:50 PM, Savageduck wrote:
I needed to get some assistance for my XF100-400mm, and I found this
SevenOak CF Gimbal Head Adapter. It functions in much the same way
as the Wimberly Sidekick at about $100 less costly. It attaches to my ballhead
tripod mount, and works perfectly.

https://www.dropbox.com/s/kqj6mqszmxy3bhn/IMG_2577e.jpg?dl=0

I find a rotating collar, works just fine for me.

I assume that you are referring to the lens collar + foot. If so that
does allow rotation from portrait and landscape orientation, as well as
attachment to a tripod, or monopod. However, a gimbal provides for smooth,
effortless movement in all axes in addition to the rotation around the lens
collar. This particular one provides all the support, and freedom of movement at a
reasonable price $130.95.

https://www.dropbox.com/s/o7fp7dxsj4h2pd6/IMG_2578e.jpg?dl=0

https://www.dropbox.com/s/48tiieq7t9eky1t/IMG_2580e.jpg?dl=0

https://www.dropbox.com/s/lhz779rqm8yscc4/IMG_2583e.jpg?dl=0


This is a newer model of my pan head. it does everything I need.
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1042664-REG/cullmann_cu_40966_titan_tb6_6_ball_head.html


The only con is that there are ties when i have to remember to lock the
controls.

That last should read "times I have to remember to tighten the control knobs."

....and that is the beauty of a gimbal when using heavier/bulkier lens/camera
combos. With my new SevenOak adaptor, or the Wimberly Sidekick you have the
ability to convert an existing ballhead mount into a gimbal, all without
actually changing the ballhead. When the gimbal adaptor is in the ballhead QR
the ballhead main, & friction control knobs ar locked for other than making
minor adjustments. The pan lock knob remains loose. This results in a rig
where the the camera/lens combo is held in balanced equilibrium. It can be
moved freely to follow whatever your subject might be, and then released to
remain in position without the need to worry about the ballhead.

I should have got one of these years ago.

There is one caveat with regard to my particular purchase. The SevenOak
Gimbal Adaptor is described as *small* as such it does seem to be more suited
to smaller DSLRs or MILCs. For larger DSLR/lens combos I would suggest either
the Wimberly Sidekick, or the ProMediaGear Tomahawk. That, or step up and buy
a convential Gimbal head.

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/205329-
REG/Wimberley_SK_100_Arca_Sidekick_Ball_to.html

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1056496-
REG/promediagear_gt1_tomahawk_gimbal_attachment.html

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Regards,
Savageduck