Specifications

WIMBERLEY
ACCESSORIES
The Sidekick
Turn your ball head into a gimbal head in seconds
Only 1.3 lb and compact enough to pack, the Sidekick
quickly converts any ballhead with an Arca-style quick
release clamp into a gimbal head. This allows the lens to
rotate around its center of gravity, dramatically improving
handling and vibration dampening.
Your percentage of ‘keeper’ shots will definitely go up
using this device with telephotos with a tripod collar. Ideal
for 300mm f/2.8 or 500mm f/4.5 lenses, but also works
great with 70-200/f 2.8 telephoto zooms or macro lenses
with tripod collars such as the 180mm f/3.5 and 400mm
f/5.6’s made today. When the tripod collar is fitted in the
Sidekick properly, you will have perfect 50/50 weight
distribution, making movement of the lens and camera
finger-light!
The Sidekick, along with any ballhead with an Arca-type quick release clamp and independent pan-
ning lock as well an appropriate quick release plate, makes for an incredible combination to provide
control of spotting scopes. This is likely the best possible scenario for tracking a bird in flight, but will
require a spotting scope with a rotating tripod collar in order to be ergonomically practical.
◆ Simple design of cast aluminum
and stainless steel is durable and
dependable.
◆ “Super Tough” nylon alloy knobs are
virtually indestructible.
◆ Catalyzed urethane finish.
◆ Comes with a built-in Arca style
quick release.
◆ Weighs 1.3 pounds.
◆ The Sidekick is designed for lenses
similar in size to a 300mm F2.8
(including most 500mm lenses).
Note: The Sidekick will accommo-
date some 600mm F4 and 400mm
F2.8 lenses by replacing the lens
mounting foot. Call if you are
interested in doing this.
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The Plamp
The Wimberley Plant Clamp
Finally a way to stabi-
lize those aggravating
windblown subjects! A
must for any macro
enthusiast, the Plamp
is an easily position-
able arm used to hold
macro and other
useful objects. One
end clamps to your
tripod while the other
grasps the object. One
day in the field with a Plamp (or two) and you’ll soon realize its
full potential. The Plamp weighs 5oz. and has a length of 22˝.
(The length can be altered by adding or removing arm segments).
Use the Plamp to:
◆ Stabilize windblown
subjects
◆ Adjust the position or
angle of your subject
◆ Move background objects and obstructing foliage
◆ Hold reflectors, graduated filters, and lens shades
The Plamp
(WIPAA) .....................................................................36.95
P-5
Universal Camera Body Plate
The P-5 is a simple universal plate
that provides the same quality of
construction, solid connection, and
anti-twist characteristics of custom
plates. It features a thin layer of
dense, textured rubber on its top
surface that grips the bottom of your
camera, but is so dense and thin, that it maintains the same
solid feel that you get with a metal-to-camera connection.
Beneath the rubber, the top
surface of the plate has a wide,
shallow cut-out running across
the middle of the plate that
insures that the plate is solidly
attached to your camera body,
and won’t twist.
◆ Use the P-5 on your camera with or without the vertical
grip attached
◆ Use for backup camera bodies, point-and-shoot cameras,
medium format cameras, and even collared lenses
◆ The P-5’s thin profile and generously rounded corners
make it easy on the hands; blends beautifully with the
contours of your camera.
P5 Universal Camera Body Plate
(WIQRPP5)..................52.00