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  1. J

    Tripod and head for a D500 and 500mm f5.6 lens

    I fully appreciate the benefits of your lighter setup, I am jealous! Have a look at the Jobu Junior Gimbals. I have had a few plays with them and they are nicely made without being stupidly expensive...
  2. J

    Tripod and head for a D500 and 500mm f5.6 lens

    You have moved from a fairly heavy setup (I mainly use a 1DX + 800 F5.6) to a light setup with a similar focal length + a crop sensor - this will be harder to stabilise. Counter intuitive? Not really. With a heavy setup the small vibrations (that ruin shots) are quite effectively damped down by...
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