Patrick Genovese wrote: > I have recently enabled myself with the Sigma 50-500 and while i'm > happy with the lens I have come to the conclusion that my current > tripod head is inadequate for it. So I'm looking for a decent tripod > head that will handle it. > > I am undecided whether to go for a heavy duty ball head such as the > Manfrotto 468MG > http://tinyurl.com/23m56t > > http://www.manfrotto.com/webdav/site/manfrotto/shared/_images/Manfrotto/product_images/zoom/468MGRC3.jpg > > Or some sort of gimbal mount such as the Manfrotto 393 > http://tinyurl.com/yq9ac9 > > http://www.manfrotto.com/webdav/site/manfrotto/shared/_images/Manfrotto/product_images/zoom/393.jpg > > > The gimbal head is purpose built for this sort of lens but the ball > head is more versatile for use with other lenses/setup hence the > dilemma. > > Regards > > Patrick >
Kind of a "best of both worlds" solution for you might be a Wimberley Sidekick and a really good, big ball head like a Kirk or something. Sidekick: http://www.tripodhead.com/products/sidekick-main.cfm the Sigma 50-500 isn't listed in the compatibility chart but if you call the customer service number they can tell you if it will work. I use the sidekick with my darkside 500/4 and couldn't be happier. -- Christian http://photography.skofteland.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List [email protected] http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
