Gimbal Head for Wildlife Photography

[smr]

Hi,

I've owned a Benro GH2 Gimbal head before which I thought was a superb bit of kit - really well made and smooth. I'm wondering whether to buy one again or if the Gitzo fluid gimbal head would be a better investment?

I'll be using it with my Canon 300 f/2.8, Canon 80D and extenders.

 

[sk66]

The Gitzo head is better. But it is also bulkier (not heavier). And it has fluid damping which cannot be disabled; that's a good thing, but some might not realize it or like it.

 

[George]

Wimberly?....

 

[kingo15]

i like my manfrotto fluid head, take the video arm off and i find it very versatile. Its just very heavy

 

[robinsslee]

A used wimberley gimbal or a cheap one from Amazon is good enough for your 300mm.

I used to have Jobu Heavyduty Jr about £200 (they don't do this range anymore) to support my 1Dx and 500mm. Depending on situation, now I either handhold, use a monopod or beanbag to support.