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Wimberley MH-100 MonoGimbal Head
Latest Review Posted Wimberley MH-100 MonoGimbal Head
A monopod is a necessary accessory for long outings with heavy telephoto lenses. Unfortunately, large, heavy lenses like the Pentax DFA 150-450 do not balance well using just the supplied foot, plus you have to physically tilt the entire monopod/camera and lens setup if your subject moved up or down. Tilt heads help, but can allow the lens to suddenly drop and constantly messing with the clamp knob is a pain.


A gimbal head is really what you need for any large, heavy camera and lens. Full sized gimbal heads are fine on a sturdy trlpod, however they are unwieldy and too heavy on a monopod.


Enter the Wimberly MonoGimbal Head. Mounted to my Manfrotto heavy duty monopod, the Wimberlery along with the P-400 4 inch Arca-Swiss lens foot plate allow my DFA 150-450 and K3 to balance perfectly on the gimbal pivot once the foot is properly adjusted and locked. The setup looks a bit odd with the monopod off to the left, but it handles like a gem! Wildlife and airshow photos are so much easier. Also, carrying the camera and lens since you can rest the lens across your shoulders while holding the monopod.


The head is very well made and the Arca Swiss style clamp works with the equally well made (and costly ! ) Wimberley mount plates or just about any other brand of Arca Swiss compatible plate. Wimberley has a chart on their website with recommendations for which plate to use with each lens. I bought the 4 inch for my DFA 150-450 and it is more than long enough to adjust to the ...



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