The new head offers the same stiffness, capacity, and fluid movement of the old version in a more compact and lightweight package (it is one pound lighter and about two inches shorter). The head’s redesigned panning base has zero play, and the pan locking knob has been moved to the side of the head, thus allowing the user to easily operate both knobs with the same hand. New lobed “soft-touch” knobs provide a more comfortable grip and perform better when using gloves.

In addition to the above improvements, Wimberley has examined all aspects of the head, tightening tolerances, improving friction materials and so forth. Our goal has been to make this head functionally and aesthetically better in every way than the old version and competing products.

Compatibility Notes

The new version of the Wimberley Head has a built-in, Arca-Swiss style quick-release clamp. It is not available in a non-quick-release model.

The dovetail on the swinging arm of the new Wimberley Head, which allows you to adjust the platform up and down, has the Arca-Swiss geometry. This was not true of the old version of the head. Thus, the Module 5 Wimberley Head flash module is not compatible with the new Wimberley Head without the use of an adapter. This adapter is the FA-09 Wimberley Head Flash Adapter.

The Module 9, built for the WH-200, will be compatible with the Module 6 Extension Post and Module 3 Tilt Arm - the modules most commonly used with the Wimberley Head Module.

Specifications

Maximum Dimensions:

• Height: 9.28"
• Width: 3.50"
• Depth: 9.87"

Weight: 3.15 lb.

Dedicated Flash Module: M-9 or (M-5 + FA-9)

Quick-Release Type: Arca-Swiss (Built-in)