Evgeny Kuzmenko
09-16-2013, 11:02 PM
Hi everyone.
I am considering buying Nikon 500 mm VR and want to make sure that I choose the right support system for my needs.
I decided to go with Induro “Sidekick” head (GHB1 (http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/655339-REG/Induro_485_001_GHB1_Gimbal_Head.html)) due to cost and (more important) – weight reasons. I also shoot a lot from the ground level with Skimmer so I think the lower profile of this head will suit me better than the full Gimbal (GHB2 (http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/655340-REG/Induro_485_002_GHB2_Gimbal_Head.html)).
However, my concern is the center of gravity, as from the pictures of GHB1 I conclude that the lens will be off the center. While this should not be a great problem when mounting on a tripod, I think on Skimmer the whole rig may be imbalanced, which would be very frustrating. I am ready to reconsider my head choice simply based on this fact, but I am not sure whether my concerns are real.
Does anyone have practical experience with such set up? Not necessarily with GHB1, maybe with Sidemount Wimberley? I plan to buy Kirk replacement foot (LP-47) for the lens.
Thanks a lot. I don’t have any possibility to try this myself, so I have to rely on you guys :)
I am considering buying Nikon 500 mm VR and want to make sure that I choose the right support system for my needs.
I decided to go with Induro “Sidekick” head (GHB1 (http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/655339-REG/Induro_485_001_GHB1_Gimbal_Head.html)) due to cost and (more important) – weight reasons. I also shoot a lot from the ground level with Skimmer so I think the lower profile of this head will suit me better than the full Gimbal (GHB2 (http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/655340-REG/Induro_485_002_GHB2_Gimbal_Head.html)).
However, my concern is the center of gravity, as from the pictures of GHB1 I conclude that the lens will be off the center. While this should not be a great problem when mounting on a tripod, I think on Skimmer the whole rig may be imbalanced, which would be very frustrating. I am ready to reconsider my head choice simply based on this fact, but I am not sure whether my concerns are real.
Does anyone have practical experience with such set up? Not necessarily with GHB1, maybe with Sidemount Wimberley? I plan to buy Kirk replacement foot (LP-47) for the lens.
Thanks a lot. I don’t have any possibility to try this myself, so I have to rely on you guys :)