Sounds similar to the info on the 393. engeneering plastic washers to control friction.
John ________________________________________ From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Ken Waller [kwal...@peoplepc.com] Sent: 20 July 2009 20:41 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: Minor enablement I use the Kirk 'King Cobra' with my 600 FA, similar in concept to the Wimberly, but simpler in construction - YMMV, (the concept is to balance the lens at its center of gravity such that weight is not a factor in the moting of the lens). The Wimberly, like the Kirk, is purely mechanical, no fluid 'action' involved. They both use engineering plastics 'bearings' (sheet washers) on both the horizontal & vertical panning knobs, letting you get as much or as little friction as you need for smooth motion or locking it down. Considering the the Wimberly (not the 'Side Kick') & Kirk are in the $450-600 range, it might be worth a try to correct the horizontal issue with the Manfrotto. Kenneth Waller http://www.tinyurl.com/272u2f ----- Original Message ----- From: "Joseph McAllister" <pentax...@mac.com> To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" <pdml@pdml.net> Sent: Sunday, July 19, 2009 5:07 PM Subject: Re: Minor enablement Wimberly claims to use Delrin bearings in it's rotating parts. The Manfrotto looks like the metal 'U' bracket just sits on top of the tripod/monopod head and friction is applied by cinching it tighter or looser where it mounts. I'll have to rely on you owners for information, but in looking at the rig of the 393, methinks it's a lot of money ($200 US) for two 'U' brackets, a quick release, and three knobs. Not that the Wimberly is a bargain, but it and the Jobu look to be well designed and well made. Correct me if I'm wrong. Now you'll have to excuse me. I must get ready for the No Doubt concert I'll be heading out to in a couple of hours. On Jul 19, 2009, at 13:19 , Tim Øsleby wrote: > Don't know if the Wimberly is fluid damped. All I know is that the > knob works better :-) > > -- > MaritimTim > > 2009/7/19 John Whittingham <jo...@carmel.ac.uk>: >> Mine's still new and feels tight, but I may have a try at adjusting >> after it's worn in a little. Agreed the horizontal friction couldn't be >> done on the fly, is the Winberly fluid damped? Joseph McAllister pentax...@mac.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
