Wow, just pulled the trigger on the Full Wimberley Gimbal Head And Expensive Goodies

Well, I made up my mind (finally). Last week I went with the Arca Swiss Monoball and was leaning towards getting the sidekick, but I decided to get the Full Gimbal instead. I also ordered four P20 plates, a P30 plate, two P5 plates and Lowepro bags for both the Monoball and Gimbal Head. This all cost more than the average L lens Wow, thats stuffs expensive

I went with the full head over the sidekick for the simple reason that I plan on having a 500 F/4L IS or 400 F/2.8L IS or both in the next few years. I know the sidekick can handle the 500, but from the reviews I read, most people were happier with the full gimbal with the very large lenses. And another thing is, if taken care of properly, this items will last a very long time. No electronics to go out dated

Rumor has it that you buy it once and you are good for a lifetime. Sounds like you are set.

Woolburr wrote in post #2566468
Rumor has it that you buy it once and you are good for a lifetime. Sounds like you are set.

I sure hope so, this is an expensive way to go about things

calicokat wrote in post #2566474
I sure hope so, this is an expensive way to go about things

I've noticed that....I suspect your lovely wife has as well...you might not fall off that cliff as much as get shoved!

calicokat wrote in post #2566441
Well, I made up my mind (finally). Last week I went with the Arca Swiss Monoball and was leaning towards getting the sidekick, but I decided to get the Full Gimbal instead. I also ordered four P20 plates, a P30 plate, two P5 plates and Lowepro bags for both the Monoball and Gimbal Head. This all cost more than the average L lens Wow, thats stuffs expensive.

You made the right choice and it will show in the quality of your photographs. That's no joke, it really will.

I'm glad you finally figured out which way to go. When does everything come in?

Woolburr wrote in post #2566493
I've noticed that....I suspect your lovely wife has as well...you might not fall off that cliff as much as get shoved!

I walk a very fine line

foxbat wrote in post #2567336
You made the right choice and it will show in the quality of your photographs. That's no joke, it really will.

I am hoping so

Rumjungle wrote in post #2567407
I'm glad you finally figured out which way to go. When does everything come in?

Tuesday or Wednesday

It's money well spent! Once you try them, you won't regret the purchases.

TammieO wrote in post #2568667
It's money well spent! Once you try them, you won't regret the purchases.

Thats what I am hearing, can't wait to try this stuff out

come on, be specific. how much? your lovely wife called me and wants to know. Enquiring minds want to know. I want to know.

Your wife is right: You're sick in the head when it comes to buying photography equipment.

MDJAK wrote in post #2568700
come on, be specific. how much? your lovely wife called me and wants to know. Enquiring minds want to know. I want to know.

Your wife is right: You're sick in the head when it comes to buying photography equipment.

Well, the Wimberley Gimbal Head is $595, the P5 plates for the 1D's are $52 a piece, the P20 plates for the 100-400L, 70-200, 400 F/5.6L and 180L were $52 a piece and the P30 plate for the 300 F/2.8L IS was $55

Can I please have a loan for the 100mm macro!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

SoaringUSAEagle wrote in post #2569059
Can I please have a loan for the 100mm macro!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I will ask the Bank of Dante if this is possible