Anyone have any experience with using the Acratech GXP as a gimbal on a monopod? How does it compare to the Wimberly mini gimbal? Lenses will be Nikon Z 800 f/6.3 and 180-600 f/6.3. Thanks in advance.
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No experience with the Wimberley, but the Acratech worked fine with light telephoto rig. It's okay as a stopgap if needing telephoto support with a light Commando Kit.Thanks for the sound advice. Does it function well as a monopod gimbal? Any experience in comparison to the Wimberley Monogimbal?
I haven’t used the GXP but have used the earlier GV2. It works fine, lens and camera sit off to one side as with the monogimbal. I have a Kirk QR plate so I can swap between tripod and monopod. I like it better than the Wimberley because the monogimbal only does one thing, albeit very well.Thanks for the sound advice. Does it function well as a monopod gimbal? Any experience in comparison to the Wimberley Monogimbal?
Good decision.Thanks everyone. I ordered a used Acratech GXP w/ lever clamp. Should be here in a few days. My hope is for it to serve as a replacement for my RRS BH-55 for landscape on the tripod (the Acratech weighs half as much) and as a mono gimbal on my monopod. I already have a full gimbal (Leofoto PG-1) for the tripod. I'll report back after I have some experience with it.
I use the Arca swiss head and I find it excellent. The gimbal function is unique and is recommended for lens up to 400mm. I recommend using a safety leash on all long lens. Having had a lens crash on me through my own negligence , I never take a chance any more.Thanks for the sound advice. Does it function well as a monopod gimbal? Any experience in comparison to the Wimberley Monogimbal?