wimberly head and 1340 gitzo?

[kobbi]

Hello.<br>

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I am thinking about ordering a Wimberly Gimbal head and a Gitzo G1340

to support my 500mm F4 IS lens. At the moment I think I will get the

Wimberly without the C-3 clamp (save a few $). I would use this combo

for bird photogrpahy.<br>

I have 2 questions.<br>

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Is possible for me to order the clamp+plate later attach it to the

head later? <br>

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Is it a hassle to mount the camera to the head without the

clamp+plate?<br>

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any thoughts on this matter appreciated, <br>

&nbsp&nbsp Jakob S.

[kip_keesy]

I have close to the same thing,a Nikon 600f4 and a Gitzo 1500.The plate and quick release make it a lot easier to handle.Tou have to slide the lense back and forth so you can find its balance point,the clamp makes this simple.

Kip Keesy