Digital Camera World

Nest NT-530H Mk II

£249

- www.nest-style.com

Thanks to a 10-layer carbonfibr­e body, Nest’s gimbal is just the lightest on test, at 1.34kg. The unit is very strong, handling up to 25kg. Elsewhere, build quality is fine, but not exceptiona­l. The locking knobs’ leather-look material is grippy, but can’t match the ergonomica­lly shaped knobs on some rivals.

This is a minor nitpick compared with the pan-and-tilt motion. When we last tested an NT-530H Mk II, its bearings had some unwanted slack. Nest now seems to tightened everything so the head is far too stiff, and there’s no friction adjustment. Mounting a very long lens gives you more leverage for smoother movement, but you still won’t get the effortless motion of the best heads.

At least Nest includes a long Arcacompat­ible mounting plate so you can balance lenses of widely varying sizes.

Pros: Competitiv­e pricing; compact and lightweigh­t; good load rating

Cons: Very stiff pan and tilt

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