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WH-200 Wimberley Gimbal Head II - Made in USA

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Color Black
Brand WIMBERLEY
Compatible Devices Camera
Product Dimensions 9.73"D x 3.5"W x 9.25"H
Item Weight 3.15 Pounds
Maximum Weight Recommendation 100 Pounds

About this item

  • Gimbal-type design allows you to rotate your lens around its center of gravity and thus easily manipulate very large lenses
  • Rugged design offers stiffness, capacity and smooth pan and tilt movement in a compact and lightweight package
  • Arca Swiss style clamp supports a variety of medium and telephoto lenses
  • Anodized 6061 Aluminum Clamp, Powder coated Aluminum upright, Stainless Steel Fasteners
  • Made in USA. Assembled in Charlottesville, Virginia

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About the Wimberley Gimbal Head IIThe Wimberley Head is a specialized gimbal tripod head for telephoto lenses. Its gimbal head type design allows you to easily support and manipulate very large lenses for tracking birds and animals. Since its introduction in 1991, the Wimberley Head has become the industry standard for serious nature photographers. The Wimberley Head Version II offers the same stiffness, capacity, and fluid movement of the old version in a more compact and lightweight package. The head’s redesigned panning base has zero play, and the pan locking knob has been moved to the side of the head, thus allowing the user to easily operate both knobs with the same hand. New lobed “soft-touch” knobs provide a more comfortable grip and perform better when using gloves. In addition to the above improvements, Wimberley has examined all aspects of the head, tightening tolerances, improving friction materials and so forth. Our goal has been to make this head functionally and aesthetically better in every way than the old version and competing products. What's IncludedWH-200 Gimbal Head with platform QR clamp (WH-200)10 Year Warranty on all products from WimberleyThis product is protected by one or more of the following Patents: #7478970 & #7600941

Customer reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars
4.8 out of 5
178 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the quality, ease of use, value, adjustability, and versatility of the camera support. For example, they mention it's well built, easy to set up and use, and worth the price. Some appreciate the versatility, saying it makes taking panning photos a breeze. That said, most are happy with balance, performance, and smoothness.

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50 customers mention50 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the quality of the camera support. They mention that it is well-made, solid, and perfect for super zoom lenses. The rig is sturdy and the material and design are great. It is a wonderful piece of equipment, especially for taking pictures with a long lens. The knobs and hardware are top notch, and it is steady as a rock.

"...I echo everything they say. This gimbal is well built, easy to use, and very usefull. Photographing birds in flight was instantly 10x better...." Read more

"...The Wimberly Gimbal is very sturdy, takes all the weight off the camera, and allows for smooth panning up and down and sideways while keeping the..." Read more

"...Precision product and incredibly well built. It is a real value at the price...." Read more

"...The build is quality is strong, sturdy and professional in every way. Every piece, and bolt is built with the highest workmanship...." Read more

22 customers mention19 positive3 negative

Customers like the smoothness of the camera support. They say it has incredibly smooth motions, and is well-machined. They also appreciate the smooth pivots, which allow for smooth panning up and down and sideways. Customers also say the turning base is very fluid, and allows for almost weightless freedom of movement.

"...very sturdy, takes all the weight off the camera, and allows for smooth panning up and down and sideways while keeping the camera level...." Read more

"...The smoothness in tracking wildlife with an 800mm lens isn't comparable to anything I've used before. Precision product and incredibly well built...." Read more

"...The turning base is very fluid and allows an almost 'weight less' freedom of movement..." Read more

"...I often work in high winds and rainy conditions. The Wimberley has flawlessly smooth action...." Read more

21 customers mention16 positive5 negative

Customers like the value of the camera support. They mention that it's well worth the price.

"...It's a bit expensive, but worth every penny in my book." Read more

"...The Wimberley WH-200 II is worth every cent in my opinion, I noticed the seemingly rubberized knobs, which I'm sure to appreciate this winter, the..." Read more

"...Precision product and incredibly well built. It is a real value at the price...." Read more

"...It cost a bit more than some of the cheap ones out there BUT it’s worth every penny. I would trust this producer with my expensive equipment." Read more

16 customers mention16 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the performance of the gimbal. They mention that it works extremely well with their D5 and D850 cameras, and is superb in use with telelenses. The knobs are solidly built and provide perfect performance. The gimbal is a big unit, but it works great with their Induro tripod. It also works very well with shorter lenses.

"...And it works so well (balanced support! What a concept)!..." Read more

"...The Kimberly gimbal is top quality, it works extremely well, and it's made in the USA...." Read more

"The Wimberley WH-200 gimbal is a big unit, but it works extremely well with my D5 and D850 cameras with all sorts of lenses...." Read more

"...I also have the Really Right Stuff 55 ball head that works very well with shorter lenses." Read more

10 customers mention10 positive0 negative

Customers find the camera support easy to use. They mention that the instructions are clear and easy to follow. Some say that the product is well made and easy for them to set up and balance.

"...I echo everything they say. This gimbal is well built, easy to use, and very usefull. Photographing birds in flight was instantly 10x better...." Read more

"...WH-200 out today for the first time, and, WOW, what a difference, installs easily, if you have a small thread on your tripod you will need to get..." Read more

"...Instructions were clear and easy to follow. I did watch some Wimberley Youtube videos just to make sure I didn't miss anything...." Read more

"I use this for Birds, Wildlife and Landscape. It's amazing. Sturdy. Easy to use. Well made...." Read more

7 customers mention7 positive0 negative

Customers like the balance of the camera support. They say it's silky smooth to use, balances easily, and has an accurate weight distribution system. Customers also say it is a precision product and incredibly well built.

"...Precision product and incredibly well built. It is a real value at the price...." Read more

"...The weight distribution system is so accurate...." Read more

"...Or easily and quickly adjust tension making it harder to move. Balances perfectly with my following setup: Nikon D500 + Nikon 300mm F4 PF + Nikon..." Read more

"...Balancing is important and once done, your camera/lense will move easily with 1 finger and maintain it's position anyway you point...." Read more

6 customers mention6 positive0 negative

Customers find the adjustability of the camera support to be very easy and silky smooth to operate. They say the balance can be easily adjusted for setups that don't perfectly balance without adjustment. Customers also mention that the base for the camera and lens is easy to clamp down and the change in position of the lens is incredibly smooth.

"...Balance easily adjusted for setups that don't perfectly balance without adjustment, unless there is a big difference in weight between lens & camera..." Read more

"...It is very easy to adjust and silky smooth to operate. It is difficult to imagine a more elegant and functional design...." Read more

"...Easy, incredibly smooth motion, easy to clamp down. Pricey but worth the money. I wouldn't like to use a 500mm or 600mm lens without it." Read more

"Silky smooth to use. Balances easily. Easy to set just the right tension." Read more

6 customers mention6 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the versatility of the camera support. They say it's a fabulous tool for wildlife photography and makes taking panning photos a breeze. Customers also mention that it makes taking great shots from a hundred yards away.

"...Photographing birds in flight was instantly 10x better...." Read more

"Fabulous tool for wildlife photography.It would be very helpful to recommend each of the quick release plates at the time of purchase...." Read more

"Used this to shoot bullfights in Spain this year. Great shots from a hundred yards away...." Read more

"...It was especially useful for the eclipse and has been great for wildlife photography." Read more

I LOVE IT!
5 Stars
I LOVE IT!
I was really struggling to take pictures of wildlife with my heavy 200-500 mm lens mounted on a ball head. If you loosen it to follow something, it's all over the place ... very hard to control. If you tighten it a bit to minimize the movement, it still doesn't help. I always worried about it being tight enough if I wanted to walk away for a minute, because if it wasn't tight enough the camera lens would lurch forward and possibly damage the lens or camera.I like trying to get photos of Roseate Terns (and other birds) on the harbor where I live. These birds fly fast, turn fast, and when they see a fish, they're like a kamikazi ... they dive straight down into the water. I always had trouble getting them at the right point in time, and if I did catch one, the photo wouldn't be level.The Wimberly Gimbal is very sturdy, takes all the weight off the camera, and allows for smooth panning up and down and sideways while keeping the camera level. I love how fluid it is, and if you clamp it down just a little, the camera and lens will stay where it is aimed from a vertical standpoint, but you can still move it in a different direction any time you want. It's a bit expensive, but worth every penny in my book.
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Reviewed in the United States on April 19, 2022
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5.0 out of 5 stars I LOVE IT!
Reviewed in the United States on August 10, 2018
I was really struggling to take pictures of wildlife with my heavy 200-500 mm lens mounted on a ball head. If you loosen it to follow something, it's all over the place ... very hard to control. If you tighten it a bit to minimize the movement, it still doesn't help. I always worried about it being tight enough if I wanted to walk away for a minute, because if it wasn't tight enough the camera lens would lurch forward and possibly damage the lens or camera.

I like trying to get photos of Roseate Terns (and other birds) on the harbor where I live. These birds fly fast, turn fast, and when they see a fish, they're like a kamikazi ... they dive straight down into the water. I always had trouble getting them at the right point in time, and if I did catch one, the photo wouldn't be level.

The Wimberly Gimbal is very sturdy, takes all the weight off the camera, and allows for smooth panning up and down and sideways while keeping the camera level. I love how fluid it is, and if you clamp it down just a little, the camera and lens will stay where it is aimed from a vertical standpoint, but you can still move it in a different direction any time you want. It's a bit expensive, but worth every penny in my book.
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Giovanni
5.0 out of 5 stars La perfezione
Reviewed in Italy on August 5, 2022
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SnapHappy85
5.0 out of 5 stars Quality Product
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 19, 2020
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Norbert Wabnig
5.0 out of 5 stars mandatory for long lenses
Reviewed in Germany on August 7, 2019
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alain S
5.0 out of 5 stars Parfait
Reviewed in France on June 29, 2019
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Jennifer's C.
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic gimble worth the money
Reviewed in Australia on January 30, 2024
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