Tripod/ Gimbal Head Sidekick for Large Telephoto lenses Start Price USD 99.00 Current Price USD 99.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Monday, September 01, 2008 End Time Monday, September 08, 2008 Location India See more about 'Tripod/ Gimbal Head Sidekick for Large Telephoto lenses' Description  Gimbal Head Sidekick for Telephoto Lenses Are you looking for a system that will allow fluid yet balanced “lens-flop-free” movement to track moving subjects with your  telephoto lens? Are you frustrated with trying to do just that with a ball head? If you have answered “yes” to both of these questions, the Gimbal head Sidekick may be just the answer.   For lenses up to the size of a 500mm, can be used on the Sidekick as well provided there is a rotating collar on the lens. Like the full size Gimbal Mount Head, the Sidekick works by creating a balance system that allows the lens to move about its own center of gravity. Smooth camera movements in both the horizontal and vertical directions are easy with the camera and lens properly positioned in the mount. To rotate it horizontally, just untighten the collar knob anticlock-vise. HORIZONTAL MOVEMENT : The conventional lower pivot allows for horizontal movement (panning). It can be rotated at 360 degree. ROTATING MOVEMENT : The upper pivot allows for rotating movement (tilting). The lens foot needs its Gimbal Lens Plate (PT-10, PT-20, PT-30, Pt-40, PT-50)or Arca Swiss style plate and it has to be long enough to achieve balance in the system. Gimbal Mount head makes mounting plates for each lens that will work with the Sidekick. To mount the lens, lock the large knob on the Sidekick and slide the lens plate in the partially loosened mount. Tighten up the Sidekick mount. Now check for balance by slightly loosening the tilt knob on the Sidekick while holding the camera. To achieve optimum balance, you may need to slide the lens forward or back until the lens will stay level on its own with the tilt knob on the Sidekick loose. This procedure must be repeated any time the camera and lens arrangement is changed, such as adding or removing teleconverters or extension tubes. With a little bit of practice, this adjustment becomes quite natural and easy. Features: 1. Hard Glossy Black CNC machined anodized finishing.2. Total weight 0.950 Kg3. Unique adjustable offset-clamp design to assist with balancing heavier lenses with lightweight camera.4. The Sidekick is ideally suited for lenses similar in size to a 300 f/2.8 or 500 f/4. Quick Release Clamp : The quick release clamp is made specifically for the Gimbal Head Sidekick. It is 2.5" long. The clamp attaches to the Gimbal Head Sidekick with one 3/8" stain less steel screw. Using this screw prevents it from moving or twisting once installed. Unique adjustable offset-clamp designed to assist with balancing heavier lenses with lightweight camera. We have 5 types of plates for Gimbal Mount Head and Gimbal Sidekick. PT-10 Price : US $35 Pt-20Price : US $ 35 PT-30Price : US $ 38 PT-40Price : US $ 40 PT-50Price : US $ 40 If you have any requirement, Kindly click on plate and purchase it. We will provide shipping cost free for plate with Gimbal head sidekick. Place a Bid!