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<blockquote data-quote="Nathan Lanni" data-source="post: 281645" data-attributes="member: 14629">Hey Scott please explain because I haven't used a ball head before but was planning on getting one so I'm a little confused. I really like to get a Gitzo Leveling GT2531LVL tripod plus the Acratech GP ball head, but $1,200 for a tripod setup is just me dreaming. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile&nbsp; &nbsp; :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" />It was my understanding from reading that ball heads with panning capability work OK for lighter setups. But when your setup get's heavier, say a 500mm f/4 or larger, then you're going to need a Wimberley gimbal head. Be even then I understand if you put your ball head in a horizontal position then you can attach a Wimberley &quot;Sidekick&quot; gimbal head that fits into the BH's arca swiss quick release.Again, I'm new to this so please help me out before I make the leap and buy one. I do want to birds, landscapes and panorama stitching. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile&nbsp; &nbsp; :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /> Thanks for your help.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="Nathan Lanni, post: 281645, member: 14629"] Hey Scott please explain because I haven't used a ball head before but was planning on getting one so I'm a little confused. I really like to get a Gitzo Leveling GT2531LVL tripod plus the Acratech GP ball head, but $1,200 for a tripod setup is just me dreaming. :) It was my understanding from reading that ball heads with panning capability work OK for lighter setups. But when your setup get's heavier, say a 500mm f/4 or larger, then you're going to need a Wimberley gimbal head. Be even then I understand if you put your ball head in a horizontal position then you can attach a Wimberley "Sidekick" gimbal head that fits into the BH's arca swiss quick release. Again, I'm new to this so please help me out before I make the leap and buy one. I do want to birds, landscapes and panorama stitching. :) Thanks for your help. [/QUOTE]

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