Gimbal for SL line

[gdb]

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Hello !

How useful is a gimbal for the SL line tele lenses ? Does anyone use this device ? If so, which one would be the looked for ?

Cheers

Gérard

[jaapv]

Depends on the use one puts the lens to. They have their use for video work. For stills, another type of gimbal  on a tripod,  less so as more and more work is done freehand. 
https://www.digitalcameraworld.com/buying-guides/best-dslr-gimbals

The advent of stabilization has limited the use. 

[lightsourcekauai]

I don’t think a gimbal is really necessary for the SL and available lenses. But if you wanted to do multiple row panos then Really Right Stuff has a new version of their gimbal available now, I believe. If you wanted to look at a gimbal for panning and wildlife (again not really necessary imho) maybe try the Pro Media Gear Katana Jr. I have it and it is very good. Lightweight and a strong hold. Very smooth. I used with RF 600 f/4 and EF 300 f/2.8. But I don’t use it with the SL3 + 90-280 APO nor with the Sigma 500 f5.6. It’s currently in my camera drawer not on tripod. I think I nice ball head is enough.

Edited June 24, 2024 by lightsourcekauai

[Donald M]

Maybe this article will help:

https://shuttermuse.com/best-all-in-one-tripod-head/

[Filip Baraka]

Check Hudson Henry channel, i have build my last tripod based on his suggestions and quite happy with the outcome.

 

http://www.youtube.com/@HudsonHenryPhoto