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Reviewed by: mkwhitley
 (Expert)

Review Date
November 14, 2002

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Value Rating
 4 of 5

Used product for
1 to 3 months

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Price Paid:  $250.00 from Direct From Wimberle

Summary:

The Wimberley Sidekick is a blessing for those using long telephoto lens (especially those interested in tracking fast maving subjects such as birds in flight). I use this device with a Canon 500mm F4 IS, a Kirk BH-1 Ballhead, and a Gitzo 1325 CF Tripod and it works flaslessly. The Sidekick makes using a long telephoto a dream... when properly balanced, the lens almost floats. My flight shooting has improved by leaps and bounds! I have written a full review of the Sidekcik here: http://www.mkwphotography.com/Sidekick.htm I love it!

Strengths:

Lightweight, easy to pack and travel with, makes a lens almost float, reduces neck and shoulder strain, makes flight shooting a breeze!

Weaknesses:

Expensive, adds more weight to rig, requires rebalncing with the addition/removal of accessories such as teleconverters/tubes.

Similar Products Used:

None

Customer Service:

Excellent! Travis at Wimberlery was very prompt and curtious in my contact with him. They have a 2 months free trial of the Sidekick so you have nothing to lose!



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