Seeker of Knowledge Registered: August, 2016 Location: Topeka, Kansas Posts: 24,581 | | Review Date: January 18, 2018 | Recommended | Price: None indicated
| Rating: 8 |
| Pros: | design and ease of handling | | Cons: | " stock " too short, needs 2 attachment points for big lenses | |
I purchased one of these to use in the Gran Tetons and Yellowstone National Park
found that I had to modify it to add an additional attachment point or my D FA 150-450mm would not attach securely and was subject to twisting
if you contact the manufacturer it is possible to have them install an additional attachment point
once I did that it was fine
another modification I made was that I lengthed the " stock " by adding a shot gun stock, as it was too short for me
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Veteran Member Registered: December, 2011 Location: Lewes DE USA Posts: 1,780
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| | Review Date: November 16, 2015 | Recommended | Price: None indicated
| Rating: 8 |
| Pros: | Provides a good way to pan, handheld, with larger lenses. | | Cons: | The length of the shoulder stock could be several inches longer | |
I find the Stedi-Stock better for tracking than using a gimbal for birds flying overhead. For birds moving laterally or at a distance I prefer the gimbal.
Finding the subject with a large lens is easier with a StediStock than a gimbal for me. I think this is beacuse the motion is more natural than using a gimbal with a fixed pivot point. For overhead shots a gimbal is very difficult whereas the StediStock is easy.
You need to order a second thumb screw or else large lenses will twist off the mount. With a second thumb screw the mount is very secure. The second thumb screw can be ordered with the StediStock II if you call the manufacturer. If you buy the StediStock II online, as I did from B&H, you need to call the manufacturer to order the thumb screw.
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