Topic: Wimberley Tripod Head, no roll axis? (Read 3261 times)

paulbk · « **on:** May 17, 2007, 07:15:10 am »

I am considering the Wimberley Tripod Head II for use with Canon EF 400mm f/2.8 L IS USM. The Canon 400 weighs about 12 pounds. From the photo, it appears the Wimberley has pan and pitch axis, but no roll axis (tilt left/right).
Is this true? That means must use the lens collar to roll, or the tripod must be ‘near level’ with the horizon.
Anyone find this to be a problem?

boku · « **Reply #1 on:** May 17, 2007, 08:37:15 am »

I use the Gitzo leveling post on my 1325. That takes care of the problem with minimum hassle.

matt4626 · « **Reply #2 on:** May 21, 2007, 04:25:55 pm »

No problem.

paulbk · « **Reply #3 on:** May 21, 2007, 05:40:07 pm »

Thanks all..!

pathfinder · « **Reply #4 on:** June 11, 2007, 07:51:49 pm »

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I use the Gitzo leveling post on my 1325. That takes care of the problem with minimum hassle.
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Me too.

Using the Wimberly head without it could be rather annoying too. The Leveling post is one of those things I would not want to do without.

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