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2018-03-27T09:01:51
Purchased for an interest in photographing Birds in Flight (BIF). Quality Product. Easy to set up and use. Many reviews recommend installing the lens to the Arca-Swiss Bracket and then mounting the camera. I would agree if small in stature or using 300mm + lenses. Pay attention and apply plenty of pressure to the mounting bracket and plates. My plate tried to twist but was stopped by the designed end of the arca-swiss style plate. Go ahead and apply good pressure on the camera plate. If I were to purchase a longer lens, I would add the standard gimbal bracket (approx. $150-175). I have used three or four times. A pleasure to use.
RANDALL H.
2018-02-01T12:13:09
It’s my 2nd
Nelson O.
2017-08-28T09:33:20
Everyone recommended this head for my Canon 300mm f/2.8 IS II USM lens. This was my first major lens and I purchased it for capturing birds in flight. It is amazing how well this head pans and how smooth. It is simple to balance the lens and camera and I marked the balance point with pencil on the lens plate. You can very smoothly and effortlessly pan the lens on this head with such ease that it makes it super worth the expense! Also, once balanced, you can pan and let go and the lens stays exactly in the position you left it whether pointing up, down, or some other direction which makes it perfect for shooting wildlife as there is no need to lock it in place as it doesn't move unless you intentionally move it. Of course, you can lock it in place. I highly recommend this. I have never had a lens this big and never had a quality tripod either so it was a hard decision on what I needed. I have no regrets and can't imagine any other head doing half as good of a job as this one. I highly recommend it especially if you are on the fence or don't know what you need!
Joseph K.
2014-01-06T19:00:00
I use this head on my Gitzo tripod and it works great. I am a nature photographer and it is the best head I've used. Solid, easy to use, very easy to balance. I wish it were a little lighter since the combination of my 500mm prime and D800E is quite heavy, but that is my only complaint.
PHILIP F.
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Arca-Swiss-style (built-in)
10.7 x 8.0 x 2.5" (27.2 x 20.3 x 6.4 cm)
2.30 lb (1.04 kg)
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LOVE the Wimberley Sidemount Head (WH-200-S)
By RANDALL H.
Purchased for an interest in photographing Birds in Flight (BIF). Quality Product. Easy to set up and use. Many reviews recommend installing the lens to the Arca-Swiss Bracket and then mounting the camera. I would agree if small in stature or using 300mm + lenses. Pay attention and apply plenty of pressure to the mounting bracket and plates. My plate tried to twist but was stopped by the designed end of the arca-swiss style plate. Go ahead and apply good pressure on the camera plate. If I we...
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Lives up to its reputation
By Joseph K.
Everyone recommended this head for my Canon 300mm f/2.8 IS II USM lens. This was my first major lens and I purchased it for capturing birds in flight. It is amazing how well this head pans and how smooth. It is simple to balance the lens and camera and I marked the balance point with pencil on the lens plate. You can very smoothly and effortlessly pan the lens on this head with such ease that it makes it super worth the expense! Also, once balanced, you can pan and let go and the lens stays e...
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The Wimberley WH-200-S Sidemount Wimberley Head is a lighter, more compact alternative to the full Wimberley Gimbal Head. The Sidemount Wimberley head shares the main casting and pan and tilt mechanisms with the Wimberley Head, but a side-mounted Arca-Swiss-style quick release clamp replaces the other model's swing arm & adjustable platform. The design of the Sidemount Wimberley head allows you to set the center of gravity of the camera/lens over the pan base, for smooth, stable changes to your lens positioning. The Sidemount Wimberley Head has a built-in Arca-Swiss-style quick release clamp. In order to use the head, your lens must be equipped with an Arca-Swiss-style lens plate.