Re: King Cobra head -
Isn't the whole rig more stable with the weight of the lens pressing
directly down onto the tripod..?
But the weight of the lens does press directly down onto the tripod. The
geometry of the head ensures that. The weight of the lens/camera body is
over the center of the tripod.
rather than the lens hanging out in the air and attached from the side (as
with the King Cobra)?
the side attachment has no effect on stability
Can anyone clarify the King Cobra design? How well does it work?
I think the design speaks for itself. It is simply one of several design
variations that negate the weight of heavy lens/camera body combos. I've
used mine for the last several years & have not noticed any stability issues
with it nor have I ever heard of anyone having stability issues with it.
FWIW, the Kirks are approachable, give them a call and voice your concerns
with them.
Kenneth Waller
----- Original Message -----
From: "jtainter" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: For Bertha: King Cobra vs. Wimberly
I don't understand the King Cobra design. Isn't the whole rig more stable
with the weight of the lens pressing directly down onto the tripod (as with
the Wimberly) rather than having the lens hanging out in the air and
attached from the side (as with the King Cobra)?
Can anyone clarify the King Cobra design? How well does it work?
Is there anything else about these that I should consider?
Thanks,
Joe
