----- Original Message -----
From: "Kenneth Waller"
Subject: Re: Tripod heads
William
I'm using a Kirk King Cobra gimbal head with their quick release system
(what I had @ GFM) on my 600mm FA. The lens plate is longer than the lens
tripod foot, so I can rebalance when I add a teleconvertor or change
bodies.
Obviously, you can use any of the previously suggested heads but if you
have
any thoughts about capturing (moving) wildlife, a gimbal head is one of
the
better options. The idea with a gimbal head is to balance the camera/lens
combo at the head's vertical pivot point so the combo becomes weightless
as
far as vertical motion is concerned. I've never tried a video head, but I
have no issues with my King Cobra. It's about the same cost as the
Wimberley
but I chose it because of it's simplicity. YMMV
That was what really impressed me about your rig. It's a big piece of
equipment, but mounted up was very easy to manipulate.
Is there such a thing as a quick release assembly that can be put onto a
standard tripod head that will allow for balancing the rig?
I knwo I should just bith the bullet and buy a dedicated head for this lens,
but if I can make one thing do several jobs for me, I am a happier man.
Thanks for the replies
bill
