By azonie from Tucson Az. on 8/24/2008

this product is my only experience with gimbal mounts to date, and I'd have to say that if you use longer lenses or just want a larger range of useful control, then this is it . I tried it using a gitzo tripod with a Nikon D300 fitted with a 300mm F4 lens. After locking both knobs , I tested for rigidity by gently applying force to various places on the setup and found to my surprise that the gimbal mount was rock solid , but I detected movement nearly everywhere else . The lens mount fit tolerance was felt; the tripod joint tolerance was felt; the lens collar fit tolerance was felt. By applying just a little drag to the joints , you can easily pan and track movement in your shots. I have never tested more expensive mounts such as the Wimberley offerings but unless you are using really long glass , I'd say just get this one.

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By Butterfly Betsy from Kansas on 2/21/2008

I just bought a 300 mm lens plus 1.4X converter. The gimbal type head is wonderful and Jobu's price and quality were great.