Wildlife Photography Gear: Turn Your Ball Head Into A Gimbal - Lightweight, Lower Cost, Better Way

A short video with pro recommendations about ball heads for 150-600mm and 200-600mm lenses. Plus an excellent alternative gimbal setup for wildlife photography. Super lightweight, incredibly strong, and less expensive combination for you to consider.

[philthehatfilms]

The birds tweeting at the beginning scared the crap out of me.

[forsterl.stewart]

Less expensive and light weight agreed. And when I've forgotten to bring my two Gimbals this works in a pinch. This method however is not a better alternative to the smooth panning and tilt movements of a high quality Gimbal head. Just a cheap alternative to a professional piece of equipment. But as I said in pinch this is better than nothing.

[bigDIEter]

Do you still highly recommend the tripod/ball head combo that you have listed? I'm currently in the market for a setup for my 200-600mm lens. Do you notice much of a difference between the two ball heads? The prices are a little daunting for me but it seems like a worthwhile investment.

[geekdomo]

With the cost of the head and that multifunction companion you are in the midrange gimbal category. I guess if you already had that companion sure but looking for an alternative it might be better to just get a gimbal at that point.

[prashantsahani]

Sir what u think about Manfrotto 502 ah head.