pete schofield
Well-known member
Having just returned to SLR photography I have recently purchased a Canon 20D + canon 400 F5.6 Lens + 2x convertor.
I am trying to get my gear sorted over the winter months ready for next spring/summer.
I used to use a Nikon F90X + Sigma 500 F4.5 on a Slik D3 with slik head and the results were never satisfactory.
I already have a manfrooto 443 tripod and have been looking at the Gimbal type heads.
Does anyone have experience with either the Kirk King Cobra or
Jobu Black widow heads?
http://www.jobu-design.com/bwg.htm
http://www.kirkphoto.com/cobra.html
Your opinions as to how they perform, what lens you use on them would be appreciated.
Or do you think this is overkill for the Canon 400 F5.6?
I would also like to use the head for Digiscoping and just general Birding, your thoughts on this too.
Many thanks
Pete
PS I have been quoted £225 for the Black Widow and the best I have found for the Kirk is £350.
I am trying to get my gear sorted over the winter months ready for next spring/summer.
I used to use a Nikon F90X + Sigma 500 F4.5 on a Slik D3 with slik head and the results were never satisfactory.
I already have a manfrooto 443 tripod and have been looking at the Gimbal type heads.
Does anyone have experience with either the Kirk King Cobra or
Jobu Black widow heads?
http://www.jobu-design.com/bwg.htm
http://www.kirkphoto.com/cobra.html
Your opinions as to how they perform, what lens you use on them would be appreciated.
Or do you think this is overkill for the Canon 400 F5.6?
I would also like to use the head for Digiscoping and just general Birding, your thoughts on this too.
Many thanks
Pete
PS I have been quoted £225 for the Black Widow and the best I have found for the Kirk is £350.