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product_id: 15455170
title: "Jobu Design HD4 Heavy Duty Gimbal Head Mk IV"
brand: "jobu design"
price: "¥248788"
currency: JPY
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 5
url: https://www.desertcart.jp/products/15455170-jobu-design-hd4-heavy-duty-gimbal-head-mk-iv
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region: Japan
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# 15 lbs lens support 5-year warranty 25 lbs capacity Jobu Design HD4 Heavy Duty Gimbal Head Mk IV

**Brand:** jobu design
**Price:** ¥248788
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 📸 Elevate Your Photography Game with Unmatched Stability!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Jobu Design HD4 Heavy Duty Gimbal Head Mk IV by jobu design
- **How much does it cost?** ¥248788 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.jp](https://www.desertcart.jp/products/15455170-jobu-design-hd4-heavy-duty-gimbal-head-mk-iv)

## Best For

- jobu design enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted jobu design brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Built to Last:** Backed by a 5-year limited warranty for peace of mind.
- • **Sturdy Support:** Handles up to 25 lbs with ease, perfect for heavy lenses.
- • **Precision Engineering:** Designed for smooth panning and tilting, enhancing your shooting experience.
- • **Pro-Grade Performance:** Ideal for professional photographers seeking reliability and stability.
- • **Versatile Compatibility:** Works seamlessly with 1/4"-3/8" adapters for diverse setups.

## Overview

The Jobu Design Heavy Duty MK IV Gimbal Head is engineered for professional photographers, supporting up to 25 lbs of gear while ensuring smooth operation. It includes essential accessories like Allen keys and a 1/4"-3/8" adapter bushing, and is backed by a 5-year limited warranty, making it a reliable choice for serious lens users.

## Description

Product Description               The Jobu Design Heavy Duty Gimbal Head MkIV is the ideal pendulum head for heavier medium length lenses, up to 7.5 kg. This swivel head goes where the Heavy Duty MkIII stops. It is much lighter but just as easy to use and can carry as much weight. The HD4 has been designed to provide complete freedom of movement. The tripod supports a device and lens at their natural balance point so that they do not overlap. In fact, you hang the camera with (TV) lens in a pendulum suspension bracket, hence the name of the pendulum head. They are ideal for nature photography, number planes and equestrian. The BWG-HD4 weighs only 1010 grams. In addition, this pendulum head is considerably harder than its brother. The new CNC oscillating arm has been improved with a solid aluminium machined horizontal arm and thus offers better control for large lenses when it comes to vibration. The powder coating on the main body and black anodized aluminum parts make this pendulum head durable and weather resistant. In addition, the Jobu Design BWG-HD4 can be used super-flexible. The same needle bearing as in the Jr.3 swivel head ensures unprecedented flexibility in the control and smooth movement of the tilt axis, even in the case of a heavy combination of device/lens, the horizontal friction remains null. Rubberised adjustment wheels to adjust the degree of friction make the control comfortable, making it easy to aim at the pendulum head, even with gloves! The BWG-HD4 is suitable for lenses and devices weighing up to 7.5 kg. A 600mm f/4 with a professional body is no problem. Jobu Design recommends the use of the pendulum head in combination with a sturdy 3/8 inch screw thread tripod, a Jobu Design Surefoot lens tray (or another Arca-Swiss compatible plate) and a lens with a removable tripod mount.                  Set Contains:               Pendulum Head, Camouflage Cover, SF-NXK Plate, Hex Key, 1/4 - 3/8 Inch Adapter

## Product Details

- **Color:** Black
- **Brand:** Jobu Design
- **Compatible Devices:** 200-400mm pro zoom, 300mm F2.8, 500mm F4, 600mm F4
- **Item Weight:** 1.01 Kilograms
- **UPC:** 728795730123
- **Global Trade Identification Number:** 00728795730123

## Images

![Jobu Design HD4 Heavy Duty Gimbal Head Mk IV - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51nfxHZLAyL.jpg)
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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ You won't find a better gimbal head anywhere
*by M***N on April 13, 2015*

After a lot of research, I ordered this gimbal head and it arrived in less than a week. It installed easily on my leveler using the screws provided for the purpose. I set it up with my camera and 300mm lens, marking the Arca Swiss style Kiwi plate at the balance point, and centered the lens barrel on the horizontal pivot. All adjustments were easy to make and very positive. Moving the lens and camera take almost no effort, and the camera will rock up and down several times if the friction brake is not slightly engaged. Swing is nearly effortless.In use in the field the one kg weight is appreciated, and the designers accomplished the weight savings over the previous version by removing un-needed material from the components while leaving them rigid and strong. The fit and finish is exceptional and as best I can tell, there is not a tool mark anywhere on the head. The head is designed to be maintenance free, and I can't imagine wearing it out with the bearings and tolerances being what they are. There is no play in the head in any direction, no flexing in any direction, and all of the sliders and knobs are very smooth. Tension adjustments are very positive, and graduated, tighter is tighter over a range, not just on and off, and when tension is applied, it can be set at the level that the user desires, and it stays that way.I also like that this gimbal allows room to mount a full sized DSLR with an Arca Swiss style plate attached so that it can be used in settings where a huge telephoto does not need to be balanced, leaving plenty of room to access the camera, attach flash cables, or external shutter switches. Ball heads are nice, but a gimbal head will allow all of the same movement with positive control throughout the positioning of the camera and lens.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fantastic
*by N***. on March 20, 2023*

I used a cheap Chinese knockoff gimbal head for 2 or 3 years. It cost maybe $125. It worked, but it felt sticky, or gummy. I never really liked it, but I made due because it's what I had. Then I dropped it and snapped off one of the adjusting bolts and it was unusable for me.I decided to bite the bullet and buy a "real" gimbal. After much research, I settled on this one.It. Is. Fantastic.Moving it under a heavy load is so smooth and effortless. It is absolutely worth the price difference compared to what I had before, and I regret not going with this from the start. I regularly use this gimbal with my Canon 500 mm f/4 L IS (original super heavy version), but I also find I love using it with my spotting scope when scanning for birds.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A marvel
*by D***S on July 1, 2017*

I can't afford a Bentley automobile but could just about make the $$$ this head. I researched and researched but just kept coming back to this. This is my Bentley equivalent, absolutely wonderful piece of engineering. One caution, the supplied lens plate is not long enough for a big lens, you'll need to shell out of a longer one - but no worries, Amazon has plenty at good prices.

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*Last updated: 2026-03-18*