Digital Camera UK Magazine review of the Jobu Jr.3
The BWG-J3K is smaller, lighter, smoother and more compact than our earlier BWG-J2K head. Needle roller bearings allow smoother tilting under heavy loads and better adjustment of friction. Lockout force has been improved 200%, and overall durability has been improved in all aspects. The perfect travel companion, it easily fits into small pockets of your existing bags.
BWG-J3K Specs:
One-piece hollow, cast, heat treated body
Extreme stiffness for a small gimbal head
Overall 1.0” reduced height from Jr.2 head
30 grams lighter than Jr.2 head
Includes NEW removable swing-arm (HM-J2) - Fully CNC Machined, not cast. More room for camera clearance.
Includes Arca-Swiss compatible quick release
Needle roller bearings in tilt axis for smoothness
Lens and camera recommended under 10lb total. Yes, this CAN work with a 500mm F4 lens, but in general we recommend that the HD2 or BWG-Pro is more adequate for MOST users shooting with big equipment. Only choose this for serious weight savings when you have severe luggage restrictions or packing size limits.
NOTE: Battery grips and pro-size bodies have limited vertical tilt depending on length of lenses, balance points, etc. Best range of tilt is with SLR's without battery grip. Example: A 70-200 F4 Canon lens with 1D size body will always balance too close to the camera body thus limiting how far the swing arm will tilt.
