Thanks for that Steve, I already have the 234 RC head that I use with my 400/5.6 but was not sure that it would be up to the job with the 300/2.8 as the max load is only 2.5kg and the lens is more than this without the Camera and converter.Roy have a look at the Manfrotto 234RC a simple design it tilts up and down, to pan just turn the monopod.........
I have one and it works well, not being a ball head it tends to be a more solid set up
Never thought of using the Jobu, I will give that a try - thanks.You could just stick with your Jobu gimbal which would be fine on a monopod.
Never thought of using the Jobu, I will give that a try - thanks.
I have taken the plunge Peter. I will use my CF tripod and Jobu gimbal at times but it is nice to have the monopod option.have you taken the plunge and bought a 300 f2.8 or are you planning ahead?
I have taken the plunge Peter. I will use my CF tripod and Jobu gimbal at times but it is nice to have the monopod option.
Never thought of using the Jobu, I will give that a try - thanks.
Glad the sidekick and monopod works OK Ulli.The Jobu gimbal I have is a sidekick (or full gimbal) and it mounts straight on to the tri/monopod so I will not need a ball head.Gimbal sidekick on a monopod for the 300 2.8 works for me. Tried a ball head before and will not look back.
Ulli
I have taken the plunge Peter. I will use my CF tripod and Jobu gimbal at times but it is nice to have the monopod option.
Roy i use the 500 and leave it in mode 2 all the time also use A1 servo all the time.The 300 is an amazing lens and iam sure youll get some cracking pictures
According to what I have just been reading, mode 2 is exactly the same as mode 1 except that if intentional panning is detected then the IS is turned off in the panning direction. If this is correct then mode 2 makes sense (I think!). Still not sure if it is tripod sensing though.Are you sure you mean mode 2? Mode 2 is for rapid panning in a horizontal axis and mode 1 is for combatting camera shake. On a thread elsewhere everyone said they used mode 1 most of the time..
Absolutely right Adam. To be quite honest I am not to worried about IS at all, the main thing will be IQ at 600mm.Well as always Roy the simplest advice is experiment and see what works best for you.
Cheers. B