Using a ball head instead of a Gimbal head

Using a Ball head instead of a Gimbal head!!
This will be a quick video about using a ball head instead of a Gimbal Head. Ball head is not the best option for bird photography, but it can be used instead of Gimbal Head. Today we are going to talk about how to use a Ball head to work like a Gimbal Head.
I have been using a Gimbal Head for years and would not like to go back to a ball head but if that is all you have then use it. This video is just showing you that you can use a Ball head for bird photography, but I would recommend that you get a gimbal head.
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[@tropicblu1]

I use a ball head normally and have no issues but I will definitely try this out.

[@Birdmanphotography]

Thanks for watching.

[@bigdan23]

This video saved me from returning a ball head tripod I bought. Never thought of simply resting it on the side. Thanks so much

[@Birdmanphotography]

I glad to hear that. thanks for watching.

[@amitdutta8768]

Great tip !! Thank you.

[@Birdmanphotography]

thanks for watching.

[@68RedDragonz]

great tip! have to try that myself and maybe save the bother of getting and lugging around a gimbal.

[@Birdmanphotography]

thanks for watching.

[@northdevonwildlifewithandy788]

Great tip. Never occurred to me before. Thanks.

[@Birdmanphotography]

im glad that you found the video usefully. thanks for watching

[@joekelly9369]

Yes i hate gimbals , i been doing this with my big ball head for a while , nice to see others doing similar

[@Birdmanphotography]

Thanks for watching.

[@marczera]

Perhaps the smartest thing I saw today! Thank you! Saved me some bucks!

[@Birdmanphotography]

Thanks for watching.

[@GapBahnDirk]

Great. Thanks!

[@Birdmanphotography]

Thanks

[@willparsons32]

Thank you for your explanation of how you use your ball head. I have a Manfrotto tripod that has a ball head that came with it installed already. It also has that "gully" that the shaft fits into.
I admit - I'm guilty for using the gully until now when I hear you strongly suggest not to.
Resting the shaft of the opposite side of the gully isn't something I practiced until I watched your video.
By resting the shaft on the opposite side of the gully, I would only assume that I'd adjust the level of the camera and lens by adjusting the lens collar?

[@Birdmanphotography]

thanks for watching

[@ryanmontreal5883]

Very cool tip Sir! Just bought the sigma 150-600 and i own a manfreddo element tripod. When i tried to attach the tripod collar to the tripod it didn't fit. It's suppose to fit..maybe need to give it another go. Thanks again for the great tip!✌📷

[@Birdmanphotography]

I am sorry to hear that. i have no idea why. thanks for watching

[@molokaibicycles]

“Great Tip!!!”

[@Birdmanphotography]

Thanks, glad you enjoyed it. thanks for watching.

[@mostlymessingabout]

Or... use a levelling base. They don't have a slot, and is limited by 15°

[@Birdmanphotography]

I will try that. thanks for watching.

[@timstools]

If your camera is slightly sideways won't you have to crop all your images to get them straight again?

[@Birdmanphotography]

I have had to do a lot of cropping. thanks for watching.