05-19-2021 06:57 PM
I have a pretty old Bogen tripod with the original Wimberly head that I have used with
my Canon 600mm lens.
I also have a smaller Manfrotti tripod I use with an Arca Swiss B1 Ballhead and my Canon 100-400II
lens.
Being used to the gimbal, I have a hard time using the ballhead. I wouldn't mind replacing the
Arca-Swiss with a lighter-duty gimbal for use with my 100-400 (plus 1.4x TC).
Does this make sense? My only other hesitation is that I really do not like the 100-400 "foot" (tripod
mount ring).
It does not stay tight when I put it on, and it loosens quickly.
I would love to hear from anyone else who has tried to put together this type of tripod, gimbal and 100-400.
Thanks,
Mitch
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05-20-2021 01:51 PM - edited 05-20-2021 01:56 PM
Yes, exactly like that. Expect a Forum Moderator to come along and delete the link, replacing it with a screenshot.
Also, the Kirk foot does not have those safety screws to keep it from sliding out of a clamp. I think it was a manufacturing oversight. B&H sells two types of the those tiny screws. I had a chat with them to ask which ones were correct, but they didn't seem to know, either. The person I spoke to didn't realize plates were missing the safety screws. I bought a package of each type of screw. I think the two packages came to less than $5 USD.
05-20-2021 12:59 AM
One, nice gear.
I replaced the tripod foot on my EF 100-400mmm II with one by Kirk, which did not include any of the correct safety stop screws. I ordered some 3-4 years ago, but I cannot remember which ones. Kirk makes two sizes, and I bought both.
I think the lenses the size of a 70-200 and 100-400 are probably a little on the small side for most gimbals. I've never tried it, or bought one for that reason. I don't think there would sufficient clearance when I began to angle upwards.
I mostly use my 100-400 handheld. When I do use a tripod, it is not for action photography. I use a monopod with a Kirk MPA-2 for action photography during longer shoots. They often play 3 youth tackle football games back to back. No tripods on sidelines, anyway.
05-20-2021 07:56 AM
Waddizzle.... thanks for your reply. I do hand-hold a lot, and it had occurred to me that I should
just continue doing so. I don't need to spend more money, anyway.
05-20-2021 01:35 PM
Yeah, it sounded to me like your B1 ball head has more friction than the Arca-Swiss mounting plate connection does with the lens foot.
I think a tripod foot would still be a good investment. You never know when you may just want to set it down on a tripod, not even for an action scene. They cost about as much as spare battery, less than $100 USD. At one time there were a handful of third party manufacturers selling them.
05-20-2021 01:38 PM - edited 05-20-2021 01:54 PM
Do you mean something like this:
05-20-2021 01:51 PM - edited 05-20-2021 01:56 PM
Yes, exactly like that. Expect a Forum Moderator to come along and delete the link, replacing it with a screenshot.
Also, the Kirk foot does not have those safety screws to keep it from sliding out of a clamp. I think it was a manufacturing oversight. B&H sells two types of the those tiny screws. I had a chat with them to ask which ones were correct, but they didn't seem to know, either. The person I spoke to didn't realize plates were missing the safety screws. I bought a package of each type of screw. I think the two packages came to less than $5 USD.
05-21-2021 09:24 AM
Found it.
I don't which one I used, but I found a use almost all of them.
05-22-2021 05:59 AM
Maybe it was a shipping error (or a production change)?
05-22-2021 01:23 PM
@jrhoffman75 wrote:Maybe it was a shipping error (or a production change)?
It seems to have been a generous helping of both. I don't think mine was a "one off", either. When I bought it to their attention, the product photos and descriptions at B&H changed immediately withi a few hours.
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