Wimberley WH-200 Gimbal Tripod Head II with Quick Release Base

Yes, the Wimberley WH-200 Gimbal Tripod Head II with Quick Release Base can be connected to the Peak Design Carbon Fiber Travel Tripod if you use the Peak Design Universal Head Adapter. Please review the following link to view this adapter: https://bhpho.to/2S3MU7g The gimbal will support the weight of the camera and lens; please be aware that the release plate is not included by Wimberley. You can get a universal arca long plate with anti-twist flenge, or replace the foot on your lenses. Wimberly makes the following foot replacement for the Canon 100-500mm RF lens: https://bhpho.to/3VWo1vB

At 7.5 pounds, the Sigma 120-300mm f/2.8 lens is quite heavy. I certainly agree that the FZ10 pan head supplied with your D & S Carbonlite Transporter tripod is not the best choice for such a heavy lens and camera combination. I have used the Wimberley WH-200 gimbal head for nearly two years with a Sony 500mm f/4 lens that weighs 9 pounds with lens hood and quick release plate attached. You will be very pleased with the Wimberley head. The P-40 quick release plate is recommended for your lens however I am using the P-50 plate which is a little longer and provides more room for adjustment to balance the system when using a tele-converter, flash bracket or a different camera body. Either plate should work with your lens.I am not familiar with the D & S tripods but was able to find your tripod on the web. Reviews that I read indicate that it is a very sturdy tripod so it should be more than adequate for your new lens. The FZ10 head is rated to handle a 12 pound load. Im sure the tripod will handle that and more. The only thing you need to check is the head attachment. If the FZ10 head will screw off your tripod, the Wimberley gimbal head will screw on. The Wimberley head requires a 3/8 inch screw. If your tripod has a inch screw, the Wimberley head can still be attached with a to 3/8 adapter.

Unfortunately, you can not attach a Pan Bar to a Gimbal Head. We will recommend using Fluid head for Video recording.

I use this head on a Gitzo GT5543XLS as well as a Manfrotto 058 and both are workhorse tripods that come without a head of their own. People want light tripods (the Gitzo GT5543XLS) is light despite its giant capabilities and the Manfrotto is one of the heaviest tripods made - people will tell you it is a studio tripod, which it is, but I have taken this sucker to China for magazine work and it never let me down (I wasn’t carrying it on my back either). The Wimberley head is heavy and it needs a solid tripod under it for it to perform at its best.

The Wimberley WH-200 Gimbal Tripod Head II with Quick Release Base does have smoother panning than the Benro GH2 Aluminum Gimbal Head.

I shoot Canon, but the principles are the same regardless of your lens. The Wimberly gimbal comes with an Arca-Swiss style clamp made by Wimberly. The clamp is used to hold a specially designed "plate" that mates with the clamp (gets clamped by the clamp). There are multiple manufacturers of clamps and plates, but as long as they are Arca-Swiss style they should fit. You'll want a plate to fit on your Sigma 150-600 tripod foot unless it aleady has one. However there are multiple lengths of plates, so you'll need to research Sigma or Wimberly or someone to determine what size plate is best for your 150-600. Do a Google search for "lens plate for Sigma 150-600" or similar for more info. I don't know if the Contemporary and Sports lenses would use different plates. Good luck.

If you are talking about where the camera attaches to the Wimberley WH-200 Gimbal Tripod Head II with Quick Release Base, it works just like your quick release on your tripod.

I have a Benro tripod with a Wimberley WH-200 Gimbal. The answer from Lenny looks like a great possibility. Depending on how long your tripod is, this one is very similar and may work - Manfrotto MBAG90PN Padded Tripod Bag. But, since you have a RRS tripod, I'd go for the RRS bag!