LensMaster Gimble RH-2

[Canonprouser]

Hi folk

Can anyone offer constructive comments on the LensMaster Gimble RH-2 please.

Over the years I've had (and sold) Wimberley gimbles and the Manfrotto 393 mounts but I'm now looking at the LensMaster RH-2 ...

IMHO the Wimberley is excellent but vastly over rated, heavy and ridiculously over priced, while the Manfrotto 393 is not refined enough (but does the job).

Many thanks

John

[russellsnr]

Cannot give any feedback as a user as yet. I bought one used from another forum but had it posted to a UK address but I did research even before this one came up for sale and found not one user with a bad experience, all seemed very happy not only with there purchase but also with the makers quick and helpful replies to any questions. Russ.

[Canonprouser]

Thank you for your reply Russell - look forward to hearing your findings.

Regards

John

[rpcrowe]

I still use the Manfrotto 393. When I purchased this gimbal, many years ago, it was such a good bargain that I could not resist it, The prices increased drastically since I purchased mine...

However, I also have a Medium Small (don't remember the model number) Manfrotto fluid video head that does a very good job following moving subjects even when shooting stills...

I used both heads very frequently when my longest lens was the EF 400mm f/5.6L which had no IS. OTOH... my EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS ii has such good stabilization that I most frequently shoot it hand-held...

[Canonprouser]

Hi Richard

Thanks very much for your reply. As I originally stated I've owned the Manfrotto 393 before and its "Basic and Solid) and I could still get one cheaply on eBay UK if I don't wait tooooo long

... but please bear in mind the thread is about the LensMaster.

My bread and butter lens is like you the Canon EF100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USMii which gives great results but sometimes I just need a bit further reach so I'm starting to use my EF 500mm f/4L IS USM i

... and it's a bit heavier than the Mkii and the differences between models does not warrent the price difference.

[IMG]www.canon-photography.com/bipp-jgw-01.jpg[/IMG]

The above was shot handheld with the Canon EOS-D + EF500mm f/4L

John