Nikon Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VR

[Catherder]

Which is which?

The bottom one is the bird.

 

[blackstar]

The second moon try:

 

[Peter7100]

The second moon try:
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[Danno]

As weak arms led my mind toward using a tripod with a gimble head, I stumbled upon Steve's tripod technique video. (

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I wonder if anyone is familiar with and practices the technique regularly. Also, I am not sure that the z186's collar can work out with this technique (shown in the video the lens on the gimble head can not only move and point to horizontal and vertical directions but seemingly can point to any direction)? Anyone's comment?

Update: Set my system (z6ii+z186) on my tripod with a gimble head. Balance the system and loosen two nobes on the gimble (not the screw on the collar of z186): amazingly I was handling the system and able to point the small "cannon" in any direction I want smoothly just like in the video! So this does work.

I love this video as well. I have used this technique since I saw this video.

 

[BF Hammer]

If you are unhappy with the tripod mount, we have an aftermarket option now. Arca-Swiss mounting built-in, and it looks like some consideration for gripping in the hand. What I cannot say is how secure it mounts to the lens. Doesn't look too different from the Nikon original that way.

https://www.amazon.com/iShoot-Compatible-180-600mm-Arca-Swiss-Stabilizer/dp/B0CLZNP8YJ?&linkCode=sl1&tag=nikorumo-20&linkId=7933f58111c172d60449cb1147b7840f&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl

 

[blackstar]

I think this iShoot one is good for me (only $50 compared to Kirk's $250 https://kirkphoto.com/lens-mounting...ollar-for-nikon-z-180-600mm-f-5-6-6-3-vr.html). But I already had a plate that was used for the Sigma 160-600 and now is used for the z186 perfectly.