What is the difference between the GKJr Katana Pro and the GK Katana GImbal Head?
The main difference between the two models is the size. The Katana Pro is more portable due to its smaller footprint.
If you have extremely large lenses and heavy setup, then the GK Katana is for you. But, if you value portability, then the GKJr Katana Pro is the one.
Will the clamp work with other brands?
Yes, the GK Katana and GKJr Katana Pro has a regular Arca-swiss clamp that allows you to use any camera accessories that has an Arca-swiss plate.
What is a side clamp gimbal?
It works by having the camera pivot up and down by its side while panning left to right through the gimbal mount.
Processing Times
Orders received before 2:00 PM CST will ship the same day provided the product ordered is in stock. Most orders received 2:00 PM onwards will ship the next business day.
Orders not processed or shipped on Saturday and Sunday, except by prior arrangement.
Shipping
USA
We offer regular shipping for orders over $100. This takes around 3-5 business days for delivery. Feel free to select express shipping to receive your items in 1-3 business days.
International Orders
Shipping costs start at around $35 for UPS/DHL. Items worth $300 or higher have a shipping rate of 8-10% of the total value of the order. Cheaper methods are available at your discretion. But we are not liable for any lost packages due to the lack of tracking numbers.
Expect your orders to arrive in 7-10 business days.
Once shipped out we are not responsible for delays, missing, lost or stolen packages. Kindly inform us for any delays experienced and we'll do our best to ensure that you will receive your order.
Customers are responsible for all shipping charges, including custom fees for international orders.
Exchanges
We offer a 30-day money back guarantee on all orders. Your satisfaction is our guarantee.
For returns or exchanges:
- We must be notified through our email at pmg@promediagear.com
- Item must be return or exhanged in top-notch condition.
If the received item is damaged/defective upon arrival, please notify us immediately.
Please keep in mind that international orders might take a while when it comes to exchanges and returns. You may chat with us prior to ordering if you need help in deciding which product to get.
Customer Reviews
This gimbal head is just about perfect for my needs, which are to switch between stills and video with a heavy telephoto lens. I switched from a carbon fiber gimbal head for smoother panning and because the old one would recoil a bit when I locked it down, making it very difficult to center a bird. The build quality on the Katana Jr is outstanding, and the motion is very smooth. The pan and tilt knobs are capable of adjusting the tension precisely, though it takes a few seconds to get it just right. Once you get it, though, you have the best of both worlds: you can track quickly like any gimbal head, but if you stop and let go, the lens will stay exactly where you left it, with no recoil whatsoever. I’m sure a fluid head would be better if all I was doing was video, but it’s quite good at that and just about perfect for stills. It’s also, amazingly, lighter than my old carbon fiber gimbal head.
I have been using the side-mount version because it’s about half a pound lighter than with the cradle. The disadvantages are that it takes a bit longer to balance the lens and that, unless you have an L-bracket (which I don’t), you won’t be able to mount the camera in landscape orientation (if, for example, you switch to a smaller lens to take a landscape photo). Thankfully, ProMediaGear sells a conversion (A40), so if you don’t like the side mount, you can switch to the cradle.
To sum up, the Katana Jr is just about perfect for still photography with a big telephoto, quite competent for video, surprisingly light, and well made.
Hi Matthew,
Thank you for taking the time to write a detailed and positive review for our GKJRC Gimbal Head. We're glad to hear that it has been meeting your needs for switching between stills and video with a heavy telephoto lens.
We would love to see some of the amazing photos you have taken using our gimbal head. If it's okay with you, we would be honored to share them on our social media pages and tag you. Please let us know if that would be alright.
Thank you again for choosing our product and for your kind words. We truly appreciate your support.
Best regards,
Noel
Customer Service Team
Got this along with the A40 Conversion Kit, for optimum flexibility. The gimbal is buttery smooth, quickly becoming a flow extension -- you'll forget it's there!
This is one of the best gimbals I've ever used. The build quality is outstanding and the movement is super fluid. It handles the largest telephoto lens with ease. Well done!