Wimberley Sidekick Vs. Full Gimbal Wimberley

PacAce wrote in post #2452208
I don't think anything gets stripped out but it may also depend on how the heads are attached to the tripod. I have the 3221 which has a removeable center column. It has a metal top where you can screw your head to and it's got three set screws to keep the head in place. There's also a screw base (not sure what it's really called) at the bottom of the column which is comes off and it made of heavy plastic. When you take the center column off, you can place this plastic base on the tripod and attach a different head on it. So, my Wimberly is screwed onto the center column proper and the 486RC2 head is screwed on to the plastic screw base. When the tripod is set on its legs with the Wimberly head on top, the 486RC2 is hanging upside down at the bottom of the center column.

If you don't have a center column that works like mine does, it might be a pain to be screwing off one head and screwing on another though.

Interesting, I will be doing all this on a Gitzo 1327

calicokat wrote in post #2452223
Interesting, I will be doing all this on a Gitzo 1327

Ah! Excellent choice. I'm looking at the G-1325 myself (G-1327 without the center column) and the G-1321 level base to go with it for faster leveling of the head.

Does the G-1327 center column come with a screw on both ends like some of the Bogen center columns do? If so, that may very well solve your two heads, one tripod dilemma.

PacAce wrote in post #2452410
Ah! Excellent choice. I'm looking at the G-1325 myself (G-1327 without the center column) and the G-1321 level base to go with it for faster leveling of the head.

Does the G-1327 center column come with a screw on both ends like some of the Bogen center columns do? If so, that may very well solve your two heads, one tripod dilemma.

I am not sure about the screws on the 1327, I wonder if anyone else knows

I just did a search for the 1327 and all the images I saw which were large enough to show the center column in detail had a hook at the bottom of the column.

PacAce wrote in post #2452516
I just did a search for the 1327 and all the images I saw which were large enough to show the center column in detail had a hook at the bottom of the column.

So that means no duel threads for two heads

calicokat wrote in post #2452544
So that means no duel threads for two heads

I'm afraid that looks to be the case unless that hook is removeable and reversible to reveal a 2nd thread.

PacAce wrote in post #2452947
I'm afraid that looks to be the case unless that hook is removeable and reversible to reveal a 2nd thread.

We shall know soon enough

I have the G1228. The hook doesn't come off to reveal another screw.

scottbergerphoto wrote in post #2453996
I have the G1228. The hook doesn't come off to reveal another screw.

Thanks for the info, what do you think about screwing and unscrewing heads on the 1327, will it damage anything in the long run

I change heads without a problem. Just be gentle the first few turns, never forcing anything. I go cw and ccw a few times just to be sure I'm not crosss threading.

scottbergerphoto wrote in post #2454271
I change heads without a problem. Just be gentle the first few turns, never forcing anything. I go cw and ccw a few times just to be sure I'm not crosss threading.

Thanks for all your help on this, sounds like the full gimbal is the way to go

Come on, Calico, real men don't use umbrellas, and real men don't need a sissy tripod to hold a camera steady, especially when you've got IS lenses.

Now toughen up, will ya? As it is, you've got your poor wife toting the backpacks. What, she's gonna shoulder the load of a wimberly now too?

BTW, is that the lovely woman who said you're sick in the head when it comes to buying gear?

mark

MDJAK wrote in post #2455040
Come on, Calico, real men don't use umbrellas, and real men don't need a sissy tripod to hold a camera steady, especially when you've got IS lenses.

Now toughen up, will ya? As it is, you've got your poor wife toting the backpacks. What, she's gonna shoulder the load of a wimberly now too?

BTW, is that the lovely woman who said you're sick in the head when it comes to buying gear?

mark

LOL, thats the woman indeed

I shoot avian images for a living and I feel the Sidekick is more than adequate to hold the 500mm lens. If I were to buy a 600mm f4 or the Sigmonster then the full wimberley head would be worth it. As for me, I would rather go for the lighter weight. My 500 is supported by a Gitzo 1325, a Really Right Stuff BH-55 ball head, and the Sidekick. I use this combo continuously 4 to 5 days per week without a problem.

twebster wrote in post #2481480
I shoot avian images for a living and I feel the Sidekick is more than adequate to hold the 500mm lens. If I were to buy a 600mm f4 or the Sigmonster then the full wimberley head would be worth it. As for me, I would rather go for the lighter weight. My 500 is supported by a Gitzo 1325, a Really Right Stuff BH-55 ball head, and the Sidekick. I use this combo continuously 4 to 5 days per week without a problem.

Thanks for your info, I am still torn as which way to go, but this helps alot