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Manfrotto 393 Gimbal
degies:
I am pondering ordering the Manfrotto 393 gimbal from B&H. I had a good long look at Gimbal options and like the Induro and Wimberley, but just cannot justify the cost. I have good Canon gear and the cost is not so much the issue as I am not out in nature every weekend to justify the mega bucks for these two.
What I want to know is if anyone is using the Manfrotto 393. Reading reviews seem to indicate it is a solid Gimbal , but the mount looks to be a bit dodgy and I worry the side arms will have vibrations. One thing about Manfrotto is that you easily find parts.
Thanks for your comments
UncleFester:
I've never used it. But, one look at it, it looks like a $174 head. If it's only going to support inexpensive gear, then it's probably fine.
I got the Wimberley WH-200 with the replacement foot. It was expensive but I trust it 100% and I'll probably never need another head.
Wimberley has really good support, btw.
docsavage123:
I have the Benro GHA bracket which fits the the ball head on my Red Snapper tripod, standard ball head with click release plate. The bracket itself contains a standard release plate for a long lens. Its good as you can remove it and revert to the normal ball head of your tripod. It cost me £160 UK but in USA I reckon it should be a lot cheaper.
look at them here. It should work ok with the your Manfrotto. If you require the full piece of kit then they do those as well.
http://www.benro.cn/ensite/EnProduct.aspx?id=147&SerName=GH+Series+Gimbal+head
Tonji:
I have used the Manfrotto 393 for two years and a bit.
It is a great value. It works and it is very safe for your gear.
It was my main gimbal with for a 500mm f4. I know people who use it with the 600mm f4 and the 400mm f2.8. It has also been used with the Sigma 300-800 with a lot of success.
I travel often and have found it to be very sturdy item.
The major downside is the weight which is 3.5lbs. The Wimberley WH200 II is 3.15 lbs but costs a lot more.
Bob Howland:
--- Quote from: Tonji on October 07, 2011, 03:18:10 AM ---I have used the Manfrotto 393 for two years and a bit.
It is a great value. It works and it is very safe for your gear.
It was my main gimbal with for a 500mm f4. I know people who use it with the 600mm f4 and the 400mm f2.8. It has also been used with the Sigma 300-800 with a lot of success.
I travel often and have found it to be very sturdy item.
The major downside is the weight which is 3.5lbs. The Wimberley WH200 II is 3.15 lbs but costs a lot more.
--- End quote ---
I'll concur with that opinion. The 393 is large, heavy but extremely sturdy. The mounting system is the same one that Manfrotto uses on their large video heads. This guy has used one for years: http://www.pbase.com/liquidstone/root
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