The Wimberley MonoGimbal Head is a new style of monopod head.
It allows you to balance your lens, preventing lens flop.
The end result is a hand-held experience with the added stability of a monopod.
The offset nature of the head compared to a tilt or ball head intuitively seems like it would be a problem for handling, panning, and maintaining a level horizon.
One may fear that the whole rig will want to fall over or slip out underneath or that all of your pictures will be tilted.
However in practice your hands have no problem automatically compensating without thinking.
The MonoGimbal Head is a game-changer when it comes to portability.
The offset nature allows easy carrying with the weight of the lens and camera resting on your back.
With traditional tilt-heads you often end up with a monopod digging into your shoulder when you try to carry the rig.
Also the head itself, weighing in at .77lbs, is a very light and compact unit.
The product information sheet has all the details and specifications so please download the pdf below.
Product Information Sheet:
MonoGimbal Review Videos on YouTube here:
Understand Photography Channel
Lens Prerequisites:
Monopod Prerequisites:
View the Wimberley Lens Plate Recommendations on their website:
Product Specifications:
Weight: .77lbs (347g)
Dimensions: h 3.4”(8.6cm) x w 2.5”(6.35cm) x d 4.4”(11.18cm)