I’m using a Wimberley Sidekick on an inexpensive medium+ duty Desmond ball head.
Under that is an older version of a 3-series Gitzo legs, it all seems well matched to my 150-600. I can walk a few steps away with confidence, and track quite smoothly. I was never tempted to put this rig on a 2-series tripod. Though I’m guessing it could handle the weight, but might flex, and I’d want to stay a lot closer to it. Maybe one hand on it all the time?
If you’re tracking action, rigidity of the rig seems important. Leg flex seems like it would interfere with smooth tracking.
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