The GM39 is actually marketed as a monopod gimbal - which can also be used on a tripod. It's much easier to change between horizontal and vertical orientation by simply rotating the camera and lens in the lens collar. This will keep the lens axis constant.
am looking at this today. absolutely don't need it, but I just really like trying out gear I have never tried before. I don't even have a lens heavy enough to warrant it. but I bet I still get one ;)
You're using it wrong. It is made for a lens with a rotating foot. The lens should be on the side of the gimbal, not on the top. Mounted like you have it, it is just another ball head.
There is a difference between a sponsored video (where they pay me for my time to show off only the good features of the product and have editorial control over the video) and a product review where I received the product for free. [But I'm not paid for the time it takes to review the product, and they have zero control over my editorial choices.] (In this case, I still have to pay taxes on the price of the product as "non-employee compensation") But yes, I did receive the gimbal head for free to review, which is why I called it out.
@@summetj I see the difference, but my point is that the moment you receive something of value, you’re no longer unbiased. All psychological research points towards this. At some (conscious or unconscious) level, your opinion is affected.
yeah thats not how that works. so, if they were provide the product, which they have to claim on their taxes, effectively the person receiving it is paying for it, whereas the company providing it writes it off as marketing. no pay was directed in any direction. just in cases you actually want to know what you're talking about.
The GM39 is actually marketed as a monopod gimbal - which can also be used on a tripod. It's much easier to change between horizontal and vertical orientation by simply rotating the camera and lens in the lens collar. This will keep the lens axis constant.
am looking at this today. absolutely don't need it, but I just really like trying out gear I have never tried before. I don't even have a lens heavy enough to warrant it. but I bet I still get one ;)
You're using it wrong. It is made for a lens with a rotating foot. The lens should be on the side of the gimbal, not on the top. Mounted like you have it, it is just another ball head.
Good to know, unfortunately, I don't have a lens with a rotating foot.
If they GAVE you the gimbal they HAVE paid you.
There is a difference between a sponsored video (where they pay me for my time to show off only the good features of the product and have editorial control over the video) and a product review where I received the product for free. [But I'm not paid for the time it takes to review the product, and they have zero control over my editorial choices.]
(In this case, I still have to pay taxes on the price of the product as "non-employee compensation") But yes, I did receive the gimbal head for free to review, which is why I called it out.
@@summetj I see the difference, but my point is that the moment you receive something of value, you’re no longer unbiased. All psychological research points towards this. At some (conscious or unconscious) level, your opinion is affected.
@@DrWasim I agree, and is why I point out in my video that I have received it to review for free so that viewers can make up their own mind.
@@summetj I see. Nice review though 😊
yeah thats not how that works. so, if they were provide the product, which they have to claim on their taxes, effectively the person receiving it is paying for it, whereas the company providing it writes it off as marketing. no pay was directed in any direction. just in cases you actually want to know what you're talking about.