Gitzo Gimbal Fluid Head

after years birding, I am start looking for light setup and also suitable for Tropical rain forest environment …

we normally shooting in the dense environment , so low light, high ISO , low shutter speed are terms we always talk and trying to resolve ..

this new Gitzo fluid Gimbal head definite a light setup , and support for most the heavy setup light 400mm F2.8, 500mm F4, 600mm F4 … and etc . support is one concern but whats the success rate of shooting at comfortable shutter speed eg in Malaysia Rain Forest I always shooting 1/30 , ISO 1600-3200 at F4  .. if I always trying to get something can give me high success rate 1/30-1/60

my tests are simply practical , I swing the gimbal without lock and shoot with M mode, Fit aperture 4,7.1,8.0 but with 1/10,1/30, 1/40,/50,1/60,1/100 … with birds that move non stop …

 

 

*** no full lock of the head, just swing and press shutter , M mode fix shutter speed and Aperture but AUTO ISO , fast burst mode without remote cable

1/50 [ 5/7 in focus and no shake]

1/40 [3/7 shots without shake]

 

1/80 [ 6/6 all no shake]

1/30 [1/3 no shake]

1/30 [3/5 no shake]

 

1/60 [7/9 no shake]

 

if you wish to test within KL , Malaysia area feel free to contact US

 

or you may purchase from us

http://liewwkphoto.com/shop/gitzo-gimbal-fluid-head/

or contact us

 

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Reverse GND for 150mm Square filter system

finally we have solution for 150mm square filter system for 150mm system which support Canon 14mm F2.8, TSE17mm, Nikon 14-24 F2.8, Tamron 15-30 F2.8, SAMYANG 14mm F2.8, SIGMA 12-24mm etc.

and some test results from same filter manufacturer but it is on 100mm system [84dot5 RGND 100mm] .

84dot5 RGND150

sample of RGND

update 2016 March 4

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stay tune, I will try to update some test pictures result here ASAP

and now available for RGND 2 stops and 3 stops … feel free to contact me

 

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Reverse GND filter – 84dot5mm

84Dot5mm RGND 2 stops
–> 84Dot5mm RGND 2 stops

 

As previous discussion, Reverse GND or RGND is a filter very important for sunrise/sunset/dusk/dawn moment… I am officially bringing in another RGND brand 84dot5mm  ….

again let me share some new picture showing how;s the filter balance the exposure

-without Filter and meter on foreground. so the dusk moment sky is over exp

without Filter and meter on foreground

-without Filter and meter on sky. and now the foreground is under expose

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– apply RGND 2 stops … without any HDR, exposure blending, shadow highlight recovery . both foreground and sky with right exposure and details now

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Sample of RGND filter for balance the exposures

update 2016 Jul 5

picture on top without any filter … and bottom with RGND show better sky exposure

without any filter
without any filter

with RGND 2 stops

update 2015 Aug 30

1. RGND 2 stops 2. HAIDA CPL 100×100 3. HADAI ND 0.9 | ISO 200 | 1.0 sec at f / 16 | 18 mm

 

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you may Order this filter from  HERE

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150mm Filter Solution for CANON 14 F2.8 L , NIKON 14-24 F2.8, Carl Zeiss 15mm, Tamron 15-30 F2.8, Samyang 14mm F2.8 …etc

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We always want to shoot wider in a lot of situation, but we are lack of filter option previously … and now we have many options offer by various manufacturer ..

now we have tested both Lee Filter SW150 series and HAIDA 150mm filter series … below are filters we tested so far

1. Lee Filter SW150 holder for Nikon 14-24 F2.8

2. HAIDA 150mm holder for Nikon 14-24 F2.8

3. HAIDA 150mm holder for CANON 14mm F2.8 mark2

4. Lee Filter 150x170mm GND series

5. Lee Filter CPL 150mmx150mm

6. Lee Filter Big Stopper

7. HAIDA 150mm CPL

8. HAIDA 150mm ND 3.0/1000 or big stopper

9. HAIDA 150mm ND 1.8/640 or littler stopper

10. HAIDA 150mm ND 3.6 (12 stops ND)

above options and below items are available for order or sale

11. HAIDA Holder solution for SAMYANG 14mm F2.8

12. HAIDA Holder solution for TAMRON 15-30mm F2.8

13. HAIDA Holder solution for CANON TSE-17mm F4

14. HAIDA Holder solution for SIGMA 12-24mm mark2

update 2016 april 27

16. HAIDA Holder solution for Carl Zeiss 15mm F2.8

17. Lee Filter SW150 CANON 11-24mm F4 adapter

18. 84.5 RGND for 150mm system

please contact me for order or stock availability

liewwkphoto@gmail.com

 

 

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some sample pictures sharing for the 150mm filters shooting

update 2015 Aug 18

1. why do we need wider

– below pictures show when wider we can see more sky and reflection

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2. why do we need filters

as other landscape photographer … we need GND for have both sky and foreground exposure balance

no filter, so sky over expose

 

–> we can now have GND , Gradual Neutral Density filter to have the sky well expose

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with 150mm GND .9s

–> by add on CPL 150mm

with 150mm GND .9s and 150mm CPL
with 150mm GND .9s and 150mm CPL

–> by add in ND 3.6 (12 stops nd)

with 150mm GND .9s and HAIDA 3.6 ND
with 150mm GND .9s and HAIDA 3.6 ND

 

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Looking for Filters for either 100mm or 150mm , Lee Filter, HAIDA ….. click HERE

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Lenscoat – TravelHood

as most of us concern the hood is over size for our beg .. because of it we need to have bigger beg for travel … Lenscoat come out a solution which is TravelHood … this allow us to keep our hood flat and and carry outside from the beg too ..

LensCoat TravelHood from LensCoat on Vimeo.

The LensCoat TravelHood is available in Black, Realtree Max4, Digital Camo, and Forest Green Camo to match your LensCoat lens cover.

As with all LensCoat products, the TravelHood is proudly made in the USA.

Two models to choose.

Large: fits 400mm f2.8, 600mmf4, 800mm f5.6

Small: fits 300mm f2.8, 200-400mm f4, 500mm f4

 

lens_coat_slider_travel-hood

 

or let’s have look at the demo video

 

Birding with Circular polarizer on Telephoto lenses … why ?

Nikon C-PL1L (52mm) & Canon PL-C52(Wii)
Nikon C-PL1L (52mm) & Canon PL-C52(Wii)

 

I like to use CPL on my landscape, and I ask myself do I need one for my birding and based on my understanding … I MUST have one 😀 … and I bought one for test …. (results from last years testing and now only I have time to share this)

beside getting better reflection … I seldom do wader photography … so not rally have test result … but I found it is very useful in the forest ….

let’s picture tell the story

we always have reflective leafs create “white spots” that we really hate to have .. e.g.

without CPL and Background reflective leafs create white spots
without CPL and Background reflective leafs create white spots

that I add in CPL and reduce the flare direction

with CPL rotate it to minimum flare ... the white spot gone :D
with CPL rotate it to minimum flare … the white spot gone 😀

or another sample of our GEM of forest Garnet Pitta

without CPL or without rotate CPL to minimum flare
without CPL or without rotate CPL to minimum flare
with CPL rotate to minimum flare ...
with CPL rotate to minimum flare …

a simple video record while rotating the CPL

you can obviously see how the CPL help me 😀

 if you interest on CANON PL-C52 (WII) or NIKON C-PL1L (52mm) feel free to contact me .. as I got limited units available

 

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what CPL effect you want (sharing on Landscape Photography)

 

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观鸟或拍鸟团  您可联络我

or REFER

HERE

 

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Lenscoat @Malaysia

a leading manufacturer of neoprene covers for camera lenses, tripods, lens hoods and other photographic accessories. now available for sale @Malaysia

 

LensCoat
LensCoat

 

you may check out the ready stock here

 

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update 2015 Sept 23

– LegCoat® 5540LS

LegCoat® tripod leg covers protect your shoulders when carrying your gear and the camouflage helps break up the shape of your tripod at the same time.

Made of closed cell foam padding and heavy-duty neoprene, it is soft to the touch but rugged in function. The padding guards your hands from the cold tripod legs in lower temperatures, and can protect the tripod from minor nicks and scratches. Made with Velcro« fasteners for easy assembly.

The covers come in a set of three, sized specifically for your Gitzo GT5540LS/GT5541LS tripod.

 

Max4-G1548

 

you can Order from HERE

 

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update 2015 Jun 28

1.travel Hood

Lenscoat Travelhood
Lenscoat Travelhoodr

2. Lenscoat Camera/Bino Strap

Lenscoat Camera/Bino Strap
Lenscoat Camera/Bino Strap


more please refer
http://www.liewwkphoto.com/product-category/pro-products/lenscoat/

 

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3. lenscoat for CANON/NIKON/SIGMA/TAMRON/SONY lenses

some sample of the cover, raincoat and hoodie cover

rcp2frontm4 lc200400m4

hoodie
hoodie

hoodie3

 

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Birds Watch/Photograph tour feel free to contact me

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or REFER

HERE

 

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Looking for accessories – Big Lenses 300,400,500,600, 800 mm

order any accessories related to bird photography

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Telephoto lenses accessories : Shake Reduce system

I am using and selling the Shake Reduce system

– shake or looseness between len-camera mount , this create shake especially at low light condition

– provide more support for heavy telephoto lenses instead only one support . the support design to be at the weight location instead

update 2016 Oct 22

another simple test with the shake reduce system

 

you may refer or order from HERE

Quick Release plate for Manfrottot Video Head 501, 502, 516 etc ...
Quick Release plate for Manfrottot Video Head
501, 502, 516 etc …
a locking system to lock body and len for futher avoid shake
a locking system to lock body and len for futher avoid shake
Shoulder support (含肩墊)
Shoulder support (含肩墊)
flexible raincoat for Tele-lenses
flexible raincoat for Tele-lenses

beside the Shake Reduce system we also selling other accessories for telephoto lenses specially for birds/wildlifes photography

e.g. previous share

Looking for accessories – Big Lenses 300,400,500,600, 800 mm

or

more you may refer or order from HERE

 

 

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My Gear – Cartoni HD Focus (Fluid head for Bird Photography)

Cartoni FOCUS HD with Canon 500mm F4 and 1dx
Cartoni FOCUS HD with Canon 500mm F4 and 1dx

Cartoni HD, fluid head with good fiction/fluid control .. it can handling tele focus lenses like 300/400/500/600/800 well just as show video below 

 

Specification

Payload capacity

150 mm (6′)

100 mm (4′)

 

10  kg (22 lbs)

12 kg (26lbs)

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Weight
2 kg (4,4lbs)
Pan range (°) 360°
Tilt range (°) +/-90°
Counterbalance Continuous
Fluid drag Continuous
Bowl diameter 100 mm
Temp. range -40°/+60°C(-40°/+158°F)

this add on another fluid for sale under post

Looking for accessories – Big Lenses 300,400,500,600, 800 mm

you may contact me for this fantastic head with accessories for bird photography e.g. Body-Len shake reduce system, long QR plate for better balancing and Len-QR Plate shake reduce system.

EMAIL for more info and price

liewwkphoto@gmail.com