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15-03-2010, 02:46 PM
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| | | Canon 500mm - Wimberley Head
I've been saving to buy my dream lens, the Canon 500mm and now I can finally buy it!!
As I previously only owned the 70-200 lens the tripods and heads are all new to me. I've read a lot about these, and eventually decided on the following;
Wimberley Head Mk II
Gitzo GT3530LS Series 3 Systematic Tripod
The clamp/plate business is very confusing, and I would appreciate your help. From what I gathered the Wimberley Head Version II has a built-in, Arca-Swiss style quick-release clamp. In order to use the head, the lens must be equipped with an Arca-Swiss style lens plate. As I'm buying the 500mm the plate that I will need is the p-40. Is this correct? 
Appreciate your help
Thanks / Diolch
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15-03-2010, 05:21 PM
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| | | Re: Canon 500mm - Wimberley Head
Elgan.......
You are correct, I have the same set up but I have Version 1 of the Wimberley, whilst version 2 has an already built in QR plate pretty much all version 1 wimberley's sold second-hand will also have a QR plate...........not matter what type you buy you will need an arca type lens plate such as the P40 as you say 
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15-03-2010, 10:51 PM
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| | | Re: Canon 500mm - Wimberley Head
Cheers Martin. I thought understood but I just needed confirmation before I spent all my savings! Can't wait to get the lens now  |
16-03-2010, 12:54 PM
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| | | Re: Canon 500mm - Wimberley Head
Are you buying a new one? The reason I ask is that I spotted this: <b>LENSES</b> : Canon 500mm F4 IS L Lens
Good luck in whatever you choose
Martin |
16-03-2010, 08:54 PM
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| | | Re: Canon 500mm - Wimberley Head
Very interesting! I've shopped around a lot and the best price I've had is off Kerso - £4590. This includes 1 year uk warranty. Thanks superblue |
17-03-2010, 01:02 PM
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| | | Re: Canon 500mm - Wimberley Head
No problem |
17-03-2010, 03:56 PM
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| | | Re: Canon 500mm - Wimberley Head
Whilst I'm sure the Wimberley is a great product, I'd also have a little look on your favourite auction site at gimbal heads too, you might be pleasantly surprised... |
17-03-2010, 06:16 PM
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| | | Re: Canon 500mm - Wimberley Head
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Originally Posted by elgang  Very interesting! I've shopped around a lot and the best price I've had is off Kerso - £4590. This includes 1 year uk warranty. Thanks superblue | £4100 here - Panamoz Canon EF 500mm f/4L IS USM - Canon - Lens Panamoz
They import their gear.
I've not used them so I can't vouch for them but they claim to pay the import taxes and VAT -
"Our products are sourced from the USA, UK, Hong Kong and France. Any VAT and Duty charges issued by the courier will be prepaid by us."
There are some very positive and one bad but comical reviews here - Reviews for Panamoz www.panamoz.com
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17-03-2010, 10:22 PM
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Cheers Billy - the reviews are very positive. I'll certainly contact them tomorrow. |
18-03-2010, 07:14 AM
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| | | Re: Canon 500mm - Wimberley Head
Stick with what you know Kerso has a excellent track record !!
Don't give 4grand to someone in Hong Kong ......
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