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PostPosted: Tue Mar 12, 2013 8:28 pm    Post subject: Gimbal Head bargain Reply with quote
Just found a bargain for a Flashpoint Gimbal Head 2 over at Adorama. Down from $169.95 to $40!!!

Order one for myself. Cool

http://www.adorama.com/FPGH2.html?utm_term=Other&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=Other&utm_source=cj_3629892


PostPosted: Wed Mar 13, 2013 5:14 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Would this work with a Canon 100-400? The pictures show only in portrait , will it go landscape also?

Sorry Im looking for one but very new to this.


PostPosted: Wed Mar 13, 2013 10:15 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
dropmyload wrote:
Would this work with a Canon 100-400? The pictures show only in portrait , will it go landscape also?

Sorry Im looking for one but very new to this.

I don't know the weight of the camera you're using, the 100-400 weighs 1380g which is a little over 3 pounds. This Gimbal head carries up to 7.5 pounds so I don't think you'd have a problem.
As for landscape orientation, I'm not sure until it arrives. Personally, I just couldn't resist the price so I have to live with it if it doesn't.

Edit: after a bit more reading I think an extension is needed for landscape orientation. Prices vary.

Edit II: what am I saying? As long as the tripod bracket on the lens moves there's no issue. I'm going to be using this with my Tair-3 which has a tripod mount which turns, so no problem there. Very Happy


PostPosted: Wed Mar 13, 2013 11:16 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Gary, if you want a gimbal take your time and read this

http://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/topic/1105558


PostPosted: Wed Mar 13, 2013 11:42 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
"Ok
Just recieved my cheap knock-off gimbal (beike-45). and is it ever sweet.
works perfect and i have no problem hanging a Canon 1Ds Mark III and a Canon 300mm f2.8L IS from its swing arm. With complete confidence I might add......
Thanks for the heads up."

If the $40 one I have coming turns out to be totally crap, I know what I'll get next. Wink

Thanks for the link, Himself.


PostPosted: Tue Mar 19, 2013 11:32 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
My Gimbal has landed. First impressions are good, it's clearly solidly built and the movements are silky smooth. Time will tell if it stays that way. I'll give it a workout at the end of the month when the falconry displays resume at the local castle. I hope it will help save my arms when shooting with the Tair-3.

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PostPosted: Tue Mar 19, 2013 11:45 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Does it rely on a rotating lens tripod mount to allow the camera to go to landscape view ?


PostPosted: Tue Mar 19, 2013 11:50 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Lloydy wrote:
Does it rely on a rotating lens tripod mount to allow the camera to go to landscape view ?

Yes it does, which isn't a problem with the two lenses I intend to use this with. I expect there would be a problem if your lens tripod mount doesn't rotate, unless an extension could be attached to this Gimbal. I've seen such extensions for sale but I have no idea if they would be compatible with this Gimbal.
Hope that helps.


PostPosted: Wed Mar 20, 2013 12:35 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Yes, it looks good for the price. And any lens I would use it with has a rotating mount. Was the shipping expensive?


PostPosted: Wed Mar 20, 2013 5:37 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
SonicScot wrote:
Lloydy wrote:
Does it rely on a rotating lens tripod mount to allow the camera to go to landscape view ?

Yes it does, which isn't a problem with the two lenses I intend to use this with. I expect there would be a problem if your lens tripod mount doesn't rotate, unless an extension could be attached to this Gimbal. I've seen such extensions for sale but I have no idea if they would be compatible with this Gimbal.
Hope that helps.


Sorry to bring this up again, but any idea where I can get such an extension? Any links?


PostPosted: Wed Mar 20, 2013 12:41 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Lloydy wrote:
Yes, it looks good for the price. And any lens I would use it with has a rotating mount. Was the shipping expensive?

It was free shipping but I had to pay £15 at this end, import duty or something like that. Confused
Still a bargain though.


PostPosted: Wed Mar 20, 2013 12:49 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
dropmyload wrote:
SonicScot wrote:
Lloydy wrote:
Does it rely on a rotating lens tripod mount to allow the camera to go to landscape view ?

Yes it does, which isn't a problem with the two lenses I intend to use this with. I expect there would be a problem if your lens tripod mount doesn't rotate, unless an extension could be attached to this Gimbal. I've seen such extensions for sale but I have no idea if they would be compatible with this Gimbal.
Hope that helps.


Sorry to bring this up again, but any idea where I can get such an extension? Any links?

There's one here http://thrilledhouse.com/flashpoint-mounting-extension-and-plate-assembly-for-gimbal-head/thhopr/x0xzj3 though I'm not keen on the price and don't see how it attaches.
There are Gimbal heads here http://www.ukphotodistro.co.uk/quality-gimbal-heads.html which look identical to mine and have the extension in place. I haven't really searched for the actual extension much because I don't need one. Maybe they could be found cheaper on places like ebay.
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