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Lethal_weapon Offline Image Upload: On p.1 #1 · Wimberley or Black Widow HD mk II I have a Canon 500 F4 IS and I have been looking for a good Gimbal head. Everyone seems to have a Wimberley (I or II) but I heard about the Black Widow Heavy Duty mk II. Does anyone have experience with the Black Widow? I am considering it as it seems to have decent specs and is also from Canada...(actually made in Asia but the design is from Canada...) Looking to use it for birding and possibilily off a boat as well. Picked a used Induro Carbon that will support 26LBs so I should be good. Thanks Nov 02, 2009 at 02:27 AM

montynj1 Offline Image Upload: Off p.1 #2 · Wimberley or Black Widow HD mk II I have the Jobu BWG-Pro which is one step up of the Heavy Duty Gimbal. The BWG-Pro is a quality, solid built gimbal that is easy to use. The rubberized knobs is a nice touch for the cold days. If new MKII heavy duty model is anything like the BWG-Pro, you won't have any regrets. I bought my gimbal directly from Jobu Designs and Ian, the sales mgr was a great guy to deal with. He was very patient and answered all my questions and I have no doubt they stand behind their products. Would not hesitate to buy from them again. Nov 02, 2009 at 02:54 AM

godfather Offline Buy and Sell: On p.1 #3 · Wimberley or Black Widow HD mk II Both sound like good choices. I've used both versions of the Wimberley and they both work very well with the 500. If your on a budget try to find a nice used first gen Wimberley. Nov 02, 2009 at 02:58 AM

Lars Johnsson Online Image Upload: Off p.1 #4 · Wimberley or Black Widow HD mk II Wimberley II + 500/4 IS Nov 02, 2009 at 05:43 AM

ParroTone Offline Image Upload: Off p.1 #5 · Wimberley or Black Widow HD mk II I also have the BWG-Pro and it works as advertised. Its heavier duty than the BWHDII but I would imagine the quality is very much the same. I wouldnt hesitate going with Jobu. FYI - The lock feature on the Pro is a nice addition. Here's a BWG-Pro for a decent price http://tinyurl.com/BWG-PRO if your interested. Nov 02, 2009 at 05:56 AM

jhom Offline Buy and Sell: On p.1 #6 · Wimberley or Black Widow HD mk II Wimberley has a 60-day trial program that you can use to see if you like their products. I'm not sure Jobu has a similar program. Jim Nov 02, 2009 at 04:42 PM

geniousc Offline Buy and Sell: On p.1 #7 · Wimberley or Black Widow HD mk II I've owned both, the older BWG and currently own the Wimberly II. If you take both of them apart which I have done, the Wimberley has far supperior build quality. I had to overhaul the BWG to make it smooth, I'm not saying they are all this way but the Wimberley is built better either way. Gene Nov 02, 2009 at 08:14 PM

rprouty Offline Image Upload: On p.1 #8 · Wimberley or Black Widow HD mk II Either way you can't go wrong Nov 03, 2009 at 01:00 AM

Kartik P Offline Image Upload: Off p.1 #9 · Wimberley or Black Widow HD mk II I have a long term objective to buy the 500L. Hence I was doing the same research sometime back. I read through various reviews and decided to get a Black Widow HD mk II. Though some reviews mention that finish or built quality of Jobu is not upto the mark, I found it to be excellent. I have borrowed and used a 500 with this gimbal and was glad that I saved a bit of $$$ over Wimberley. I would suggest that you borrow and shoot with both and then pick one that "works" best. For me Jobu did a great job and Ian was a great guy to deal with. Regards, Kartik Nov 03, 2009 at 09:36 AM

Breitling65 Offline Image Upload: On p.1 #10 · Wimberley or Black Widow HD mk II Lars Johnsson wrote: Wimberley II + 500/4 IS I am glad that you also don't use replacement foot on 500L Nov 03, 2009 at 02:05 PM

Breitling65 Offline Image Upload: On p.1 #11 · Wimberley or Black Widow HD mk II I like Wimberley II gimbal, I got used one like new on FM for $100 cheaper than in strores It holds mine 500L + 2x or 1.4x superbly as well as 300L/F2.8L also with different extenders. One thing I don't like is this bolt on my Gitzo for head connection, but that is Gitzo issue not gimbal. Nov 03, 2009 at 02:08 PM

PORSCHE917 Offline Image Upload: Off p.1 #12 · Wimberley or Black Widow HD mk II Dear Lethal: Like Lars and Breitling, I recommend the Wimberley II. It is a superb gimbal. Best regards, Roman Nov 03, 2009 at 04:16 PM

Lethal_weapon Offline Image Upload: On p.1 #13 · Wimberley or Black Widow HD mk II Thanks everyone! Wimberley is the standard for sure but I checked the Black Widow and got some great reviews as well (and is Canadian..(-: ) will post up a pic when I get the BW setup with my tripod and 500 Lethal Nov 03, 2009 at 04:23 PM

Lethal_weapon Offline Image Upload: On p.1 #14 · Wimberley or Black Widow HD mk II Here are the pics of the new Black Widow HD II and Enduro C4314 Carbon Feels really solid and rigid The height is perfect and if I dare use the center column I could shoot birds overhead! The Black Widow is smooth and very easy to manipulate and the rubberiazed controls are very nice! Looks like a keeper to me! Thanks again to all that gave advice! Lethal Nov 05, 2009 at 11:56 PM

ParroTone Offline Image Upload: Off p.1 #15 · Wimberley or Black Widow HD mk II Looks nice! Good luck with it! Nov 09, 2009 at 05:50 AM

Dave Good Offline Image Upload: On p.1 #16 · Wimberley or Black Widow HD mk II Lethal, For landscape or portrait photography Jobu Designs also make a "Wide Angle Adapter" for shorter lenses without a collar. It can be mounted in several different ways and works just fine. Dave Nov 09, 2009 at 02:45 PM

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