The Wimberley CK-100 Sidemount Conversion Kit allows you to replace the swinging gimbal arm and Arca-style quick-release platform of the Wimberley Head Version II (WH-200) with a side-mounted Wimberley quick-release clamp, effectively turning it into the WH-200-S Sidemount Wimberley Head.

This enables you to side-mount your lens, which results in a head with a slimmer profile that weighs almost a pound less than the classic Wimberley Head. To make the conversion, just unscrew two screws using the supplied Allen key and remove the gimbal arm & platform, then screw in the CK-100 piece, a vertically oriented Arca-Swiss-style platform that's 2.5" wide. (To switch back to the classic Wimberley Head, simply reverse the process.)

For Wimberley Head Version II (WH-200)    Enables Side-Mounting Your Lens    Easy 2-Step Conversion Back and Forth    Vertical Arca-Swiss-Style QR Clamp    For Slimmer Profile and Reduced Weight

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Can I remove clamp and attach it to threaded mountpoint?

A: While the clamps are removable, they cannot mount onto a threaded mounting point.

Q: 2. Some clamps are black and others grey. What's the difference and which one do we get here?

A: There is no difference but just the color. This one is black.

Q: 3. Which ball head will the Sidekick work with a Manfrotto 055CXPRO3 Tripod? Will it work with the Manfrotto XPRO Magnesium Ball Head with MSQ6PL Quick Release Plate or the Manfrotto XPRO Magnesium Ball Head Kit with 200PL-14 and 200PL Quick Release Plates? I shoot with a Nikon D500 with a 200-500 lens.

A: Yes, the Sidekick only works with Arca Swiss compatible ball heads, click the link below to view; https://bhpho.to/3buILDy It iwll not work with a head that uses a 200pl plate.

Q: 4. I have a Nikon z6ii and Nikon 500m PF. Will the sidekick work with this combo? I saw in the instructions that smaller lenses/cameras may not work

A: Yes the Nikon Z6 II equipped with the Nikon FTZ adapter and the Nikon AF-S 500mm PF lens can be used on the SK100.

Q: 5. should I level the tripod before balancing the gimbal? I have this question because I am going to use SK-100 with a ball head on top of the skyguider pro. Thus, there is always an angle and the sk-100-ballhead combo cannot be leveled all time. Not sure in this case will a gimble is still usable.

A: Yes, always level the tripod.

Q: 6. Can it be used with a monopod?

A: I have actually used this combination at many professional sporting events. I use the tilt of the Sidekick, but lock the pan base down and turn the monopod to get the side to side motion I need. Doing it that way, makes it a little less unwieldy.

Q: 7. Can I use the Wimberley Arca Sidekick Ball to Gimbal Head Adapter on Gitzo GT1555t tripod with GH1382TQD Head ?

A: The Wimberley Arca Sidekick Ball to Gimbal Head Adapter is compatible with the Gitzo GT1555T Series 1 Traveler Carbon Fiber Tripod and Gitzo GH1382TQD Series 1 Traveler Center Ball Head.

Q: 8. Does it work with a Nikon 200-500. Why is it no on the list?

A: Hello the following Gimbal is ideal for lens 300mm, 500mm, etc. An additional quick release plate is needed in order to attach the lens or you can replace tripod collar Oben QR-53 Long Lens Quick Release Plate (5.3") https://bhpho.to/38xc5Gs Really Right Stuff Collar Foot Package for Nikon AF-S 200-500mm f/5.6E ED VR Lens https://bhpho.to/2Y7Z0l7

Q: 9. is there a way to attach Plamp II to L-plates or some other arca-compatible plates?

A: There is always a way...with some creative thinking and some modifications, you can accomplish this goal.

Q: 10. Does the sidekick provide the same performance features of the full gimbal, specifically does it balance the load so you can let go without it changing position?

A: Yes, you can balance the load so that you can let go and the camera will hold it's position.