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Wemberly gimbal mounty12/20/2023 ![]() The head allows for a stable and firm support that allows rapid movement to capture those fleeting moments of action. Out in the field the performance of the Wimberley Sidemount is truly remarkable. Once balanced the weight of the lens becomes carried by the head giving you fingertip control of even the heaviest telephotos! When the head is unlocked the movement is as fast as handholding with a solid support of the lens that helps to reduce shake. The head works using the balance of the lens so you need to slide the camera back an forth to find the optimum position. When your camera is mounted on the unit the movement is very smooth. The rubberized knobs are comfortable to use an are easily gripped even when wet or wearing gloves. The feel of the unit is superb, the head is constructed of a single machined piece of metal with two rubberized knobs to lock the pan and tilt actions. The effect of this change is produces a lighter (1.04Kg compared to 1.4Kg of full Wimberley) and more compact gimbal head that can still support very large telephoto lenses. The sidemount uses the same base casting at the full wimberley but looses the swinging arm and in its place uses a side-mounted quick release clamp. The warrantee covers agains defects in the product from normal use for five years after the purchase date. As well as all of the documentation and product I was also pleasantly greeted by a small pack of Wimberley branded M&M’s…these were quickly destroyed as I hastily attached the Sidemount to my tripod.Īs I stated the Sidemount head is a cross between the full Wimberley MKii and the Sidekick head. Included in the package came the instruction manual, a Wimberley catalogue and my warrantee authentication forms. ![]() The Sidemount came in a very plain brown box, when opened however, it revealed a true work of art, it was packaged neatly in a foam surround to keep it safe during transport (see image). The Sidemount was sent via tracked delivery, it arrived from the USA to my door only 3 days after my confirmation email was sent! The postage and packaging was another positive experience. The handling and service by the staff was impeccable, with all of my questions replied to promptly and fully. The first thing I noticed with the Wimberley was the service.
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