Question for Gimbal Head Experts

[neuroanatomist]

I looked up the RRS bracket, would have rather stayed w/ a config that had fewer joints and points of flex.

When assembled, the RRS PG-02 has no noticeable flex, even with a ~15 lb load (1D X, 600 II, 2xIII, ST-E3-RT and 600EX with better beamer). The Wimberley II is the same.

When the RSS gimbal is disassembled, it makes transport and storage easier. When the Wimberley II is disassembled...oh, wait...it doesn't break down for transport.

[Busted Knuckles]

When assembled, the RRS PG-02 has no noticeable flex, even with a ~15 lb load (1D X, 600 II, 2xIII, ST-E3-RT and 600EX with better beamer). The Wimberley II is the same.

When the RSS gimbal is disassembled, it makes transport and storage easier. When the Wimberley II is disassembled...oh, wait...it doesn't break down for transport.

LOL, yea, noticed, that - trying out a gimbal and yep it makes for a large, space hogging hunk

[HDNitehawk]

LOL, yea, noticed, that - trying out a gimbal and yep it makes for a large, space hogging hunk

Actually the Wimberley II separates in two pieces that fit nicely in the Tamrac Expedition outside pocket. It is a good stable choice for shooting and tracking birds. A poor choice for shooting Pano but it can handle the big lenses and I have made a few 500mm Panos with it. Like you say the offset is not ideal. It would be a ridiculous choice for shooting dedicated Pano with a short lens, you can just get to much for the same money.

RRS seems to have the best options.