Tech Tip - Jobu Jr3 Kit vs. Jr.3 Deluxe Kit

A super common question for us at Jobu Design - what is the difference between the Jobu Jr.3 kit (BWG-J3K) and the Jr.3 Deluxe (BWG-J3KDLX)?

The Jr.3 Kit has a swing-arm that is made of two components: the swing-arm itself + a removable quick release clamp. This is a carry-over design from the previous Jr.2 model that was available in 2 formats, as a swing-arm version, or side-mount gimbal. The Jr.3 is very versatile since it can be reconfigured any time into a side-mount gimbal head, simply by swapping the position of the quick release.

The Jr.3 Deluxe is the newest version of the Jr.3 family. The only difference is in the swing-arm: The quick release is built-in to the swing-arm, so it cannot be converted into a side-mount gimbal without additional accessories (such as the QRR-STD-K kit). The Jr.3 DLX is lighter than the regular version, plus the integrated quick release allows bigger lenses to fit onto the gimbal since it has 1/2" more swing-capacity.

Which is right for you? Both are great and functionally similar, but if you are choosing heavier lenses with tall lens-feet, then the Jr.3 DLX may offer more clearance and better handling. For most people, the Jr.3 regular kit is more versatile, plus it can be converted to the DLX kit down the road if the user has a specific need.