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EricL
6th of February 2009 (Fri), 21:06
I have been doing some research on this head. Trying to get my plans finalized on the 500f4 and my tripod set up for it. I read all the reviews at B&H on this head and the phrase "fluid smooth" is mentioned a lot. My question is this: Have any owners of this head used it in extremely cold weather such as 0 to -20's. It sounds like a great piece of gear and the fact that I only have 1 question about it says a lot about it!! Thanks.
EricL
7th of February 2009 (Sat), 13:31
Well, can I convince some birders who probably use the big glass to give me some info? I thought there would probably be more of these units in use.
PacAce
7th of February 2009 (Sat), 14:11
I'm sure that are lots of people who have the Wimberley WH-200 head (I'm one of them). However, I'm not sure how many of them have actually gone out and used it in extremely cold weather. I, for one, am a wimp when it comes to cold weather and, like the birds that like to migrate South for the winter, I like the warmer weathers better. :D
scot079
7th of February 2009 (Sat), 16:33
No I am also a wimp when it comes to cold weather. Just buy it already, you shant regret it!

Edit: oh yeah don't forget a 3530LS:D
EricL
7th of February 2009 (Sat), 17:53
No I am also a wimp when it comes to cold weather. Just buy it already, you shant regret it!

Edit: oh yeah don't forget a 3530LS:D

How'd 'ya know?? I am deciding between the 3530LS and the 4 section 3320SP. Leanin' towards your suggestion....
scot079
7th of February 2009 (Sat), 18:46
I couldn't find anything on the 3320SP but the 3530LS is perfect for me and I am 5'11". With the Wimberley head attached, it's actually a little too tall when fully extended. So I've got room to grow:-)

Here's some eye candy for you:
http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u264/scot079/7S8F6824.jpg

http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u264/scot079/7S8F6828.jpg

All I'm missing is the 500!
EricL
7th of February 2009 (Sat), 19:30
I couldn't find anything on the 3320SP but the 3530LS is perfect for me and I am 5'11". With the Wimberley head attached, it's actually a little too tall when fully extended. So I've got room to grow:-)

Here's some eye candy for you:
http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u264/scot079/7S8F6824.jpg

http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u264/scot079/7S8F6828.jpg

All I'm missing is the 500!

That is sure sweet on the eyes!! I started to order the tripod and noticed they had free shipping....'cept for Alaska, of coarse!! Thanks for the shots!!