Jobu Micro Gimbal/Ballhead Adapter

I am using the Nikon N-AFs versions, 1.4x and 2x for the past few years. As I dont need professional photography it was really useful for me. Now I am more interested in wild life photography. Can you suggest a better model?

Thanks
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Jobu seem to just copy everything Wimberley or Really right Stuff make. You cannot beat Wimberley & RRS quality. Its second to non and so is there customer service.
If you're going to use support devices for your expensive glass just buy the right stuff first time.

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Nikon D4 with 500mm mounted on GT5541LS & Wimberley II
Really Right Stuff - Lens Support Pkg, dual Quick-Release

http://reallyrightstuff.com/ProductDesc.aspx?code=CB-YS-QR-Pkg&type=3&eq=CB-YS-QR-Pkg-001&desc=Lens-Support-Pkg%2c-dual-Quick-Release&key=ait

Cameras lens and/or Telescopes are very expensive for birding. You must budget for a decent support system when considering your options. There is no point in have great optics and budget support system.

Just buy the right stuff the first time as this fantastic article will demonstrate.
http://bythom.com/support.htm

Picked this up before Xmas from the bay. Took it down to Ft. Fisher here in NC to get a bit of practice as this is my first gimbal style head.

My tripod is a Gitzo 3541XLS with a Kirk BH-1. This accessory mounted perfectly. (Also have tried with my ArcaTech GV-2. Worked brilliant on it as well.)

Mounted my Nikon 300mm f4 AFS with a TC-14 E II on a D300. Took a second to find the best balance point as my lens has the Kirk replacement collar with the safety stops. In future, i will take the stops off when using this as they interfere with easy adjustment in the gimbal mount clamp.

With every thing mounted and leveled, it was time to shoot. I cannot believe I waited so long to try one of these. I have looked at a Wimberly Sidekick a few times, but the price has always put me off. This is the perfect compromise on that.

The ease with which one can pan and scan for subjects is amazing. Lots of opportunities at Ft.Fisher as Brown Pelicans and various duck species are abundant. I am still learning, but i could see my technique improving in just the hour or so i was shooting.(40 degrees, wind gusting around 25-30 mph kept me from staying longer. Plus it started raining.)

If you are shooting with any lens under a 400 2.8 i think this is the ideal alternative to a full gimbal head. Glad to add this to my bag.