DJI RS 3 Gimbal Stabilizer
With every detail, DJI RS 3 delivers a flexible and efficient shooting experience to solo creators and independent crews. Light and sleek, it provides professional stabilization and efficient control for more creative freedom and endless possibilities. DJI RS 3 is ready when you are. With dual-layered quick-release plates, mounting a camera onto RS 3 is fast and convenient, with no need to re-balance the gimbal after swapping out a new battery or memory card. A newly added fine-tuning knob on the tilt axis allows the camera to slide forward or backward with millimeter-grade precision to achieve accurate balancing more easily when changing lenses. RS 3 lets you get up and running instantly. When the gimbal is powered off, press and hold the power button, and the three axes unlock while the gimbal expands automatically, allowing you to start working within seconds. Press the power button once, and the axes automatically lock and enter sleep mode, making transportation and travel significantly more efficient. Press and hold the power button and it will fold and lock automatically.
With every detail, DJI RS 3 delivers a flexible and efficient shooting experience to solo creators and independent crews. Light and sleek, it provides professional stabilization and efficient control for more creative freedom and endless possibilities. DJI RS 3 is ready when you are. With dual-layered quick-release plates, mounting a camera onto RS 3 is fast and convenient, with no need to re-balance the gimbal after swapping out a new battery or memory card. A newly added fine-tuning knob on the tilt axis allows the camera to slide forward or backward with millimeter-grade precision to achieve accurate balancing more easily when changing lenses. RS 3 lets you get up and running instantly. When the gimbal is powered off, press and hold the power button, and the three axes unlock while the gimbal expands automatically, allowing you to start working within seconds. Press the power button once, and the axes automatically lock and enter sleep mode, making transportation and travel significantly more efficient. Press and hold the power button and it will fold and lock automatically.
With every detail, DJI RS 3 delivers a flexible and efficient shooting experience to solo creators and independent crews. Light and sleek, it provides professional stabilization and efficient control for more creative freedom and endless possibilities. DJI RS 3 is ready when you are. With dual-layered quick-release plates, mounting a camera onto RS 3 is fast and convenient, with no need to re-balance the gimbal after swapping out a new battery or memory card. A newly added fine-tuning knob on the tilt axis allows the camera to slide forward or backward with millimeter-grade precision to achieve accurate balancing more easily when changing lenses. RS 3 lets you get up and running instantly. When the gimbal is powered off, press and hold the power button, and the three axes unlock while the gimbal expands automatically, allowing you to start working within seconds. Press the power button once, and the axes automatically lock and enter sleep mode, making transportation and travel significantly more efficient. Press and hold the power button and it will fold and lock automatically.
With every detail, DJI RS 3 delivers a flexible and efficient shooting experience to solo creators and independent crews. Light and sleek, it provides professional stabilization and efficient control for more creative freedom and endless possibilities. DJI RS 3 is ready when you are. With dual-layered quick-release plates, mounting a camera onto RS 3 is fast and convenient, with no need to re-balance the gimbal after swapping out a new battery or memory card. A newly added fine-tuning knob on the tilt axis allows the camera to slide forward or backward with millimeter-grade precision to achieve accurate balancing more easily when changing lenses. RS 3 lets you get up and running instantly. When the gimbal is powered off, press and hold the power button, and the three axes unlock while the gimbal expands automatically, allowing you to start working within seconds. Press the power button once, and the axes automatically lock and enter sleep mode, making transportation and travel significantly more efficient. Press and hold the power button and it will fold and lock automatically.
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originally posted on bhphotovideo.com
I had been without a gimbal for almost a full year. Given I generally like handheld shots, I needed a gimbal as I've started filming dance again, and some sort of stabilization is necessary.I came from using a Zhuyin Crane 2, which I absolutely LOVED for close to 5 years. The one main hang-up for me with the crane, was it's inability to do an fpv mode for smooth motion through Dutch angles. I shoot a lot of music videos as well, and this is one of my favorite shots... almost mimicking a real steadicam. The other issue was payload. I used to jerry rig my crane to fit my BMPCC6k and it was undoubtedly overloading the motors.The one main problem I had for the first 2 or 3 days with the ronin, is just the difference in how the motors work compared to my old crane. ... MoreI had been without a gimbal for almost a full year. Given I generally like handheld shots, I needed a gimbal as I've started filming dance again, and some sort of stabilization is necessary.I came from using a Zhuyin Crane 2, which I absolutely LOVED for close to 5 years. The one main hang-up for me with the crane, was it's inability to do an fpv mode for smooth motion through Dutch angles. I shoot a lot of music videos as well, and this is one of my favorite shots... almost mimicking a real steadicam. The other issue was payload. I used to jerry rig my crane to fit my BMPCC6k and it was undoubtedly overloading the motors.The one main problem I had for the first 2 or 3 days with the ronin, is just the difference in how the motors work compared to my old crane. Not necessarily better or worse, but the flow of movement had a bit of a learning curve switching brands like that. The DJI gimbals always seem a bit jerky to me, even when the sensitivity is turned all the way down. Like I said though, just takes time to get used to.The RS3 Pro eliminates all of the issues I had before, and even smooths out some features I didn't know I'd appreciate so much. I also now shoot with A7siii frequently, and having full camera control is a huge bonus. I have yet to REALLY dive into what this thing can do, but man, it's awesome.
originally posted on bhphotovideo.com
I've owned the original Ronin S, then upgraded to the SC2 a year or two ago, and now have the RS3 Pro. As someone who does 80% Weddings / Events with a small A7S3 package, I feel like this is the perfect balance between being compatible with smaller rigs WITHOUT feeling like it's overkill, but still having the extra power when you need it.The arms and everything are bigger, and it's clearly more than I need most of the time. BUT since it's carbon fiber, it doesn't feel much heavier than the RSC2, even if it actually is. I have zero regrets getting this over the RS3 because, while most of my work would be suited with the smaller size/payload, when I DO need the extra space and weight capacity for bigger setups when doing Commercial / Narrative work, this thing ... MoreI've owned the original Ronin S, then upgraded to the SC2 a year or two ago, and now have the RS3 Pro. As someone who does 80% Weddings / Events with a small A7S3 package, I feel like this is the perfect balance between being compatible with smaller rigs WITHOUT feeling like it's overkill, but still having the extra power when you need it.The arms and everything are bigger, and it's clearly more than I need most of the time. BUT since it's carbon fiber, it doesn't feel much heavier than the RSC2, even if it actually is. I have zero regrets getting this over the RS3 because, while most of my work would be suited with the smaller size/payload, when I DO need the extra space and weight capacity for bigger setups when doing Commercial / Narrative work, this thing performs flawlessly.I ended up getting the Combo with the RavenEye and Focus motor. If you don't already own these from DJI, I would highly consider getting them.I never thought it would be so useful, but the RavenEye works so well with my iphone. Maybe one of the most useful / underrated Ronin accessories.Not only does it give me a bigger monitor to preview the image (with VERY little lag/delay), the rotating phone mount is amazing and lets me angle the phone so that when I'm doing really low underslung shots, or really high shots above a dance floor, I can ACTUALLY see what I'm filming! The A7S3 flip out LCD at that distance is just too small to see most of the time.(Also, with a little extra software on a mac, you can add CUSTOM LUTs into the RavenEye section of the app. I followed a YouTube tutorial.)This streamlined wireless system might just replace my other Wifi video transmitter for gimbal setups entirely (Accsoon CineEye).In fact, for my last wedding, during the ceremony I took the RavenEye off and threw it on the cold shoe of my A7IV, which was an unmanned 3rd camera angle. I also had a power bank tied to the tripod to charge up the RavenEye. I was able to be at my center camera angle, and open the DJI app and see the feed from the 3rd camera angle from about 100ft away no problem. I then screenshotted the angle and texted it to my 2nd shooter so they could see what the camera was seeing to match their angle. (Photo attached)Also, if you've used a CineEye or other wifi TX, you know the app can be buggy and relinking is annoying. The RavenEye was always solid. Never had to Quit the app just to get the feed to refresh. Once it's on it just stays connected. Even leaving the app or locking my phone, the feed instantly popped back up in the app.The RavenEye lasts for about 3Hrs on its internal battery, and then once it hits 20 or 30% only then will it start to charge itself from the Ronin Battery. So it will never die, but good to keep in mind. If you're planning on using the RavenEye ALL day for a wedding, you either need a 2nd RONIN handle battery, or you can do what I did which is just charge the ronin with a USB C PD PowerBank when you get a chance. Even 20-30mins during a meal break will give you plenty of juice to finish the night. I use an Ankyer usb C power bank that has a PD (power delivery) port for fast charging. Also, in a pinch you could bungie a powerbank to one of the 3 Ronin feet and charge it while you're using it.The auto locking... chefs kiss. The rails being CF makes them smoother to adjust. And the little knob to adjust forward/backward balance on the plate is AMAZING. can't go back to the SC2 now. I use SmallRig's plate for the RS2/SC2 that has a built in arca swiss clamp. So clearly the old plates are still compatible.Haven't tried the focus motor yet, but I'm sure that it will also replace my Nucleus Nano, since that would need some power solution anyway.If you're on the fence about this gimbal, just go for it.
originally posted on bhphotovideo.com
I used this bad boy on a four-day shoot with a Canon R5 and it performed great! It's got all the familiar features and performance of the RS 2 with some really nice and well-conceived upgrades:The powered lock and unlock makes setup and location changes so much faster! Just single-press the power button and you're ready to move. Press again and you're ready to shoot.The zoom/focus motor is noticeably more powerful and seems more precise than that of the RS 2. It's much faster and easier to install, even when using the lens support and start, which I recommend.The newly designed back handle is great and super lightweight. The bigger screen is nice and makes menu navigation easier. And the physical mode switch is much better than the button.Wireless camera ... MoreI used this bad boy on a four-day shoot with a Canon R5 and it performed great! It's got all the familiar features and performance of the RS 2 with some really nice and well-conceived upgrades:The powered lock and unlock makes setup and location changes so much faster! Just single-press the power button and you're ready to move. Press again and you're ready to shoot.The zoom/focus motor is noticeably more powerful and seems more precise than that of the RS 2. It's much faster and easier to install, even when using the lens support and start, which I recommend.The newly designed back handle is great and super lightweight. The bigger screen is nice and makes menu navigation easier. And the physical mode switch is much better than the button.Wireless camera control seems like a great feature. I rigged my R5 with RavenEye so I could use my phone as a monitor and used the motor to control zoom (and let the R5 autofocus handle focus.) So with USB and HDMI cables running all over I didn't get the full benefit, but I did it anyway just to try it. I could see this being nice when going for a bare-bones setup, but there are a few drawbacks: 1.) with no RSS cable, you can't control camera functions or see aperture/ISO on your RavenEye screen; and 2.) I found the bluetooth connection to be less reliable than the cable, especially if pressing twice in quick succession. With no feedback coming to the RavenEye screen I learned to always confirm on the camera that recording had successfully started/stopped. For these reasons, when I'm using the full setup in the future, I'll be using the cable instead.If you already have the RS 2 and are happy with it, this is not a must-have upgrade, but rather an incremental enhancement that addresses many pain points. In my case after renting the RS 2 a dozen times in the last two years, this purchase was a no-brainer and I have absolutely no regrets!
| Load Capacity | 6.6 lb / 3 kg |
| Number of Axes | 3-Axis (Pitch (Tilt), Roll, Yaw (Pan)) |
| Pan | 360°/s |
| Tilt | 360°/s |
| Roll | 360°/s |
DJI Gimbal - BL398897
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I had been without a gimbal for almost a full year. Given I generally like handheld shots, I needed a gimbal as I've started filming dance again, and some sort of stabilization is necessary.I came from using a Zhuyin Crane 2, which I absolutely LOVED for close to 5 years. The one main hang-up for me with the crane, was it's inability to do an fpv mode for smooth motion through Dutch angles. I shoot a lot of music videos as well, and this is one of my favorite shots... almost mimicking a real steadicam. The other issue was payload. I used to jerry rig my crane to fit my BMPCC6k and it was undoubtedly overloading the motors.The one main problem I had for the first 2 or 3 days with the ronin, is just the difference in how the motors work compared to my old crane. ... MoreI had been without a gimbal for almost a full year. Given I generally like handheld shots, I needed a gimbal as I've started filming dance again, and some sort of stabilization is necessary.I came from using a Zhuyin Crane 2, which I absolutely LOVED for close to 5 years. The one main hang-up for me with the crane, was it's inability to do an fpv mode for smooth motion through Dutch angles. I shoot a lot of music videos as well, and this is one of my favorite shots... almost mimicking a real steadicam. The other issue was payload. I used to jerry rig my crane to fit my BMPCC6k and it was undoubtedly overloading the motors.The one main problem I had for the first 2 or 3 days with the ronin, is just the difference in how the motors work compared to my old crane. Not necessarily better or worse, but the flow of movement had a bit of a learning curve switching brands like that. The DJI gimbals always seem a bit jerky to me, even when the sensitivity is turned all the way down. Like I said though, just takes time to get used to.The RS3 Pro eliminates all of the issues I had before, and even smooths out some features I didn't know I'd appreciate so much. I also now shoot with A7siii frequently, and having full camera control is a huge bonus. I have yet to REALLY dive into what this thing can do, but man, it's awesome.
I've owned the original Ronin S, then upgraded to the SC2 a year or two ago, and now have the RS3 Pro. As someone who does 80% Weddings / Events with a small A7S3 package, I feel like this is the perfect balance between being compatible with smaller rigs WITHOUT feeling like it's overkill, but still having the extra power when you need it.The arms and everything are bigger, and it's clearly more than I need most of the time. BUT since it's carbon fiber, it doesn't feel much heavier than the RSC2, even if it actually is. I have zero regrets getting this over the RS3 because, while most of my work would be suited with the smaller size/payload, when I DO need the extra space and weight capacity for bigger setups when doing Commercial / Narrative work, this thing ... MoreI've owned the original Ronin S, then upgraded to the SC2 a year or two ago, and now have the RS3 Pro. As someone who does 80% Weddings / Events with a small A7S3 package, I feel like this is the perfect balance between being compatible with smaller rigs WITHOUT feeling like it's overkill, but still having the extra power when you need it.The arms and everything are bigger, and it's clearly more than I need most of the time. BUT since it's carbon fiber, it doesn't feel much heavier than the RSC2, even if it actually is. I have zero regrets getting this over the RS3 because, while most of my work would be suited with the smaller size/payload, when I DO need the extra space and weight capacity for bigger setups when doing Commercial / Narrative work, this thing performs flawlessly.I ended up getting the Combo with the RavenEye and Focus motor. If you don't already own these from DJI, I would highly consider getting them.I never thought it would be so useful, but the RavenEye works so well with my iphone. Maybe one of the most useful / underrated Ronin accessories.Not only does it give me a bigger monitor to preview the image (with VERY little lag/delay), the rotating phone mount is amazing and lets me angle the phone so that when I'm doing really low underslung shots, or really high shots above a dance floor, I can ACTUALLY see what I'm filming! The A7S3 flip out LCD at that distance is just too small to see most of the time.(Also, with a little extra software on a mac, you can add CUSTOM LUTs into the RavenEye section of the app. I followed a YouTube tutorial.)This streamlined wireless system might just replace my other Wifi video transmitter for gimbal setups entirely (Accsoon CineEye).In fact, for my last wedding, during the ceremony I took the RavenEye off and threw it on the cold shoe of my A7IV, which was an unmanned 3rd camera angle. I also had a power bank tied to the tripod to charge up the RavenEye. I was able to be at my center camera angle, and open the DJI app and see the feed from the 3rd camera angle from about 100ft away no problem. I then screenshotted the angle and texted it to my 2nd shooter so they could see what the camera was seeing to match their angle. (Photo attached)Also, if you've used a CineEye or other wifi TX, you know the app can be buggy and relinking is annoying. The RavenEye was always solid. Never had to Quit the app just to get the feed to refresh. Once it's on it just stays connected. Even leaving the app or locking my phone, the feed instantly popped back up in the app.The RavenEye lasts for about 3Hrs on its internal battery, and then once it hits 20 or 30% only then will it start to charge itself from the Ronin Battery. So it will never die, but good to keep in mind. If you're planning on using the RavenEye ALL day for a wedding, you either need a 2nd RONIN handle battery, or you can do what I did which is just charge the ronin with a USB C PD PowerBank when you get a chance. Even 20-30mins during a meal break will give you plenty of juice to finish the night. I use an Ankyer usb C power bank that has a PD (power delivery) port for fast charging. Also, in a pinch you could bungie a powerbank to one of the 3 Ronin feet and charge it while you're using it.The auto locking... chefs kiss. The rails being CF makes them smoother to adjust. And the little knob to adjust forward/backward balance on the plate is AMAZING. can't go back to the SC2 now. I use SmallRig's plate for the RS2/SC2 that has a built in arca swiss clamp. So clearly the old plates are still compatible.Haven't tried the focus motor yet, but I'm sure that it will also replace my Nucleus Nano, since that would need some power solution anyway.If you're on the fence about this gimbal, just go for it.
I used this bad boy on a four-day shoot with a Canon R5 and it performed great! It's got all the familiar features and performance of the RS 2 with some really nice and well-conceived upgrades:The powered lock and unlock makes setup and location changes so much faster! Just single-press the power button and you're ready to move. Press again and you're ready to shoot.The zoom/focus motor is noticeably more powerful and seems more precise than that of the RS 2. It's much faster and easier to install, even when using the lens support and start, which I recommend.The newly designed back handle is great and super lightweight. The bigger screen is nice and makes menu navigation easier. And the physical mode switch is much better than the button.Wireless camera ... MoreI used this bad boy on a four-day shoot with a Canon R5 and it performed great! It's got all the familiar features and performance of the RS 2 with some really nice and well-conceived upgrades:The powered lock and unlock makes setup and location changes so much faster! Just single-press the power button and you're ready to move. Press again and you're ready to shoot.The zoom/focus motor is noticeably more powerful and seems more precise than that of the RS 2. It's much faster and easier to install, even when using the lens support and start, which I recommend.The newly designed back handle is great and super lightweight. The bigger screen is nice and makes menu navigation easier. And the physical mode switch is much better than the button.Wireless camera control seems like a great feature. I rigged my R5 with RavenEye so I could use my phone as a monitor and used the motor to control zoom (and let the R5 autofocus handle focus.) So with USB and HDMI cables running all over I didn't get the full benefit, but I did it anyway just to try it. I could see this being nice when going for a bare-bones setup, but there are a few drawbacks: 1.) with no RSS cable, you can't control camera functions or see aperture/ISO on your RavenEye screen; and 2.) I found the bluetooth connection to be less reliable than the cable, especially if pressing twice in quick succession. With no feedback coming to the RavenEye screen I learned to always confirm on the camera that recording had successfully started/stopped. For these reasons, when I'm using the full setup in the future, I'll be using the cable instead.If you already have the RS 2 and are happy with it, this is not a must-have upgrade, but rather an incremental enhancement that addresses many pain points. In my case after renting the RS 2 a dozen times in the last two years, this purchase was a no-brainer and I have absolutely no regrets!
Positive Improvements over DJI RS2:+ Auto Locking is a helpful addition to speed up work+ A longer base plate is finally included so less hunting for accessories was needed with RS3 ProNegatives vs. DJI RS2:- Lidar video feed is not visible in the app so can only frame the shots with the tiny touch screen for active tracking.Other overall negatives:--- Keyframes have no option for focus control--- No option to loop between positionsso it's lacking vs. other pan-tilt heads for motion control--- Only 3 lenses setup to calibrate and no way to mark the name of the brand etc. (compare that with a PRO system like Teradek RT's lens calibration). If you have more lenses, you need to delete a calibration each time and replace it.--- USB-c cables can ... MorePositive Improvements over DJI RS2:+ Auto Locking is a helpful addition to speed up work+ A longer base plate is finally included so less hunting for accessories was needed with RS3 ProNegatives vs. DJI RS2:- Lidar video feed is not visible in the app so can only frame the shots with the tiny touch screen for active tracking.Other overall negatives:--- Keyframes have no option for focus control--- No option to loop between positionsso it's lacking vs. other pan-tilt heads for motion control--- Only 3 lenses setup to calibrate and no way to mark the name of the brand etc. (compare that with a PRO system like Teradek RT's lens calibration). If you have more lenses, you need to delete a calibration each time and replace it.--- USB-c cables can break/rip after significant use (not PRO grade)--- Raven Eye still HDMI--- no Zeiss XD lens data cable support. Only some weird niche lenses (to avoid the calibration and get more accurate focus pulls)--- lens calibration of LIDAR is still over simplified with only 1ft and 4ft position gets captured. That's not fit for pro cine lenses with long focus throw.--- app and gimble screen a bit fiddley / consumer-grade.
I pre-ordered the rs3 pro to replace my rs2. It has slightly longer arms and an auto-locking feature. Both are useful, but I could tell something was wrong with it the first time I took it out on a shoot. I was fighting it on many shots. After careful testing I found that the follow controls have deteriorated in quality. There seems to be a secondary deadband even with deadband set to zero, and control catches suddenly past a certain threshold making subtle movements, especially stops, starts and changes in direction much more jerky than they should be and makes certain precise long lens movements that I do often much more difficult and look much worse. DJI seems to be making the follow controls worse with every generation and I'm not sure why. The rs2 was also ... MoreI pre-ordered the rs3 pro to replace my rs2. It has slightly longer arms and an auto-locking feature. Both are useful, but I could tell something was wrong with it the first time I took it out on a shoot. I was fighting it on many shots. After careful testing I found that the follow controls have deteriorated in quality. There seems to be a secondary deadband even with deadband set to zero, and control catches suddenly past a certain threshold making subtle movements, especially stops, starts and changes in direction much more jerky than they should be and makes certain precise long lens movements that I do often much more difficult and look much worse. DJI seems to be making the follow controls worse with every generation and I'm not sure why. The rs2 was also actually worse than the ronin-s since they removed sensitivity follow controls that allowed much more precise control and more speed without changing settings so the rs2. However it was manageable and the rs2 added so many features that I kept the rs2 anyway despite worse follow controls, but the rs3 pro hardly adds any features and it has significantly worse follow controls so it's not worth the upgrade until they hopefully fix these issues in firmware.
Pre-ordered this item once it was announced. Received it on July 8. By the 15th, the sliding baseplates weren't locking down in place.The baseplate lock was becoming more loose over time. Basically I could slide the camera back and fourth with the lock engaged for the plates. This is a huge manufacturer issue. The fact that it also doesn't have a spring to make the lock tighter like the other locks on the gimbal is mind blowing, since the baseplate lock is such a critical part of the gimbal. I have to gaff tape the baseplate to the mounting point as a quick solution on the production set I was on, which is just ridiculous and looks terrible in front of the client.I was running a barebones RED V-Raptor (4lbs) and a canon RF 16mm which is 161.8grams. Camera power ... MorePre-ordered this item once it was announced. Received it on July 8. By the 15th, the sliding baseplates weren't locking down in place.The baseplate lock was becoming more loose over time. Basically I could slide the camera back and fourth with the lock engaged for the plates. This is a huge manufacturer issue. The fact that it also doesn't have a spring to make the lock tighter like the other locks on the gimbal is mind blowing, since the baseplate lock is such a critical part of the gimbal. I have to gaff tape the baseplate to the mounting point as a quick solution on the production set I was on, which is just ridiculous and looks terrible in front of the client.I was running a barebones RED V-Raptor (4lbs) and a canon RF 16mm which is 161.8grams. Camera power was connected through a power cable with a battery running on the dual handles as well as the monitor . The gimbal should take that weight with no issue.Not only was I having issues with the sliding plate. But one of the arm locks sometimes struggles to disengage. It gets stuck, and I have to unlock the locking button with force.All in all, this system still needs a good deal of work, or I have a defective copy. The unfortunate part is I would like to return the item for either a refund or an exchange and I can't do it, because BH has to have a case number from DJI in order to accept a return (within the 30 day return window). That is something that is not stated on the product page and is a first in the 10+ years buying through BH. I would stay away from this product for now, especially if you run into issues and need to return or even exchange the item.
The 2 second turn on and auto unlock is the future. This thing is fast and it locks up tight. I just took this gimbal with the sony zv-e10 and sigma 16mm lens on 7 miles of rugged terrain in the deep woods of Maine. The whole setup was soild while hand carrying along the way and the nearly instant startup made me use it more. I have zhijun quick disconnects and havent had to rebalance for a month even though the camera has been on and off 20+ times. I am also using the ronin image transmitter that clips onto the underside of the gimbal. Using the ZV-e10 its a single wire to the camera and image transmission works great. The gimbal has plenty of muscle for my heavy lens and mic and image transmitter. It charges fast on a usb battery pack so I have had 0 issues with ... MoreThe 2 second turn on and auto unlock is the future. This thing is fast and it locks up tight. I just took this gimbal with the sony zv-e10 and sigma 16mm lens on 7 miles of rugged terrain in the deep woods of Maine. The whole setup was soild while hand carrying along the way and the nearly instant startup made me use it more. I have zhijun quick disconnects and havent had to rebalance for a month even though the camera has been on and off 20+ times. I am also using the ronin image transmitter that clips onto the underside of the gimbal. Using the ZV-e10 its a single wire to the camera and image transmission works great. The gimbal has plenty of muscle for my heavy lens and mic and image transmitter. It charges fast on a usb battery pack so I have had 0 issues with battery life. Improvements in my opinion would be integrating the image transmitter so it isnt using the cameras video feed (build a camera in), and having better camera capability. DJIs compatibility list is crucial to look at before buying and keep in mind that if a new camera comes out, they likely wont support it as history shows. Youll need to wait for the next gimbal after you buy a new camera. This gimbal came out after my zv-e10 by like 8 months yet only has barebone support when using image transmitter or connecting via bluetooth.. no zoom for example.
This thing is like magic, BUT it isn't. You still need skills to make the magic happen. There IS a learning curve. You'll need to learn a lot of menus and gimbal related terminology, and you'll need to learn how to move with it... or you won't get good, smooth results. Also, and this isn't a knock on the product at all, but you'll need to be in decent physical condition to use it with anything heavier than an iPhone or a Sony ZV-1. Get ready to start doing some yoga and stretches again. If you don't have the time to put into the learning process, don't buy it. That said, this is one of the finest pieces of production technology I've ever held in my hand. It's truly impressive. Despite it's light weight it feels premium and super sturdy. It pairs easily with smart ... MoreThis thing is like magic, BUT it isn't. You still need skills to make the magic happen. There IS a learning curve. You'll need to learn a lot of menus and gimbal related terminology, and you'll need to learn how to move with it... or you won't get good, smooth results. Also, and this isn't a knock on the product at all, but you'll need to be in decent physical condition to use it with anything heavier than an iPhone or a Sony ZV-1. Get ready to start doing some yoga and stretches again. If you don't have the time to put into the learning process, don't buy it. That said, this is one of the finest pieces of production technology I've ever held in my hand. It's truly impressive. Despite it's light weight it feels premium and super sturdy. It pairs easily with smart phones and cameras. It delivers on what it promises. The only real knock against that I have so far is the case and the packaging that it comes in. The box it comes in is really flimsy and was beaten up really bad when I got it, which didn't turn out to be a problem since it comes in a very sturdy semi-hard case. So, wait, didn't I say that I had a problem with the case? Yep. It IS very sturdy, and reasonably well padded on the inside, but it isn't well organized at all, IMO, and it's not really big enough for everything that comes in it. I can barely zip the thing shut. Not cool. I would have preferred a lower price and no case at all over what they provided. I'm guying a 3rd party case so that I feel like it's well protected and easy to find everything when putting it all together and putting it away.
Let me start by saying that I'm not a professional videographer or photographer. I am a composer of modern classical music, and I've had an interest in videography for a little over ten years now, mostly making videos of people playing my music. My training has come from reading, practicing and learning things on the internet.I've had my DJI RS3 for a couple of weeks now, and, so far, I'm very happy to have it.The RS3 seems sturdy enough. Its screen is easy to understand and to use. The physical mode switch dial is better than a menu-driven system would be. The responsiveness of the front dial, used in conjunction with the focus motor, is truly impressive. It didn't take too much practice to feel competent at balancing the gimbal. DJI's manual and online ... MoreLet me start by saying that I'm not a professional videographer or photographer. I am a composer of modern classical music, and I've had an interest in videography for a little over ten years now, mostly making videos of people playing my music. My training has come from reading, practicing and learning things on the internet.I've had my DJI RS3 for a couple of weeks now, and, so far, I'm very happy to have it.The RS3 seems sturdy enough. Its screen is easy to understand and to use. The physical mode switch dial is better than a menu-driven system would be. The responsiveness of the front dial, used in conjunction with the focus motor, is truly impressive. It didn't take too much practice to feel competent at balancing the gimbal. DJI's manual and online learning tools are clear and seem complete, and there are abundant helpful online materials about the gimbal. (I've yet to find any material about getting the gimbal out of inverted mode without causing the gimbal to spin wildly out of control.) So far, I haven't used it on a project, but I can tell that it's so different from using a tripod or slider or skater dolly, that it will take some practice to get good results. I have been practicing daily, and I expect that the payoff -the increased variety of possible shots- will be worth the money and the effort.I think it's worth mentioning that one will benefit from doing some research about the camera you choose to put on the RS3 and how the devices will relate to each other. I bought a Sigma Fp, first for its price/performance promise (which promise it has kept in spades!), but also thinking that, among other things, it would, because of its light weight, be a good fit for a gimbal. But because the Sigma has only one Usb C port which is the only conduit for getting the camera's highest quality or for connecting the camera to the RS3, one needs to choose which capability to use. I found that that best solution was to add an Atomos Ninja V to the rig. Although this does add some weight, the availability of a monitor is worth it. The Sigma FP has neither a flip screen nor impressive continuous autofocus, but the focus peaking feature on the Ninja V as well as the impressive focus dial on the RS3 makes for a most usable trio. I don't mean to sound like I'm knocking the Sigma Fp. I'm not. I would buy it again. The images it makes are gorgeous. I would also buy the RS3 again, and I recommend it. But, if you are starting from scratch it would be worth knowing everything you can about how your devices work together and whether they'll accomplish everything you want them to do. If had been decision-making about an entire package, rather than starting with the camera, I might not have chosen the Sigma Fp as the best choice for a gimbal camera.There are two things I would change about the RS3: I would make the briefcase handle so that it could double as a side handle, either by adding a hinge to it or devising the nato connector so that it could be flipped ninety degrees. As it is, I have had to purchase a side handle separately. The other small complaint is that the fitting near the roll axis motor is sticky and not at all easy to adjust as are the tilt and pan fittings. I have given the device 5 stars. If I could, I would rate it 4 and a half.
I've used DJI products for quite a few years now (drones & gimbals), and I have generally found their products to be great and useful. I upgraded to the RS3 gimbal from the Ronin SC so that I could accommodate larger, heavier camera bodies. I found the RS3 to be right in line with the older gimbals I've used in terms of usability and effectiveness; although I can't say I observed in significant gains or improvements from even the earliest gimbals I worked with like the Zhiyun Crane 2. The RS3 worked well, though, and did a good job supporting my larger cameras. The only obnoxious thing was that every time I turned it on I was prompted to register the gimbal. I didn't have time to worry about this as I was headed directly out on a shoot; so I took the gimbal with me ... MoreI've used DJI products for quite a few years now (drones & gimbals), and I have generally found their products to be great and useful. I upgraded to the RS3 gimbal from the Ronin SC so that I could accommodate larger, heavier camera bodies. I found the RS3 to be right in line with the older gimbals I've used in terms of usability and effectiveness; although I can't say I observed in significant gains or improvements from even the earliest gimbals I worked with like the Zhiyun Crane 2. The RS3 worked well, though, and did a good job supporting my larger cameras. The only obnoxious thing was that every time I turned it on I was prompted to register the gimbal. I didn't have time to worry about this as I was headed directly out on a shoot; so I took the gimbal with me and began filming. After a few sessions of shooting, I noticed the repeated registration prompt counting down, and to my amazement, after the countdown reached zero the gimbal locked itself up and prohibited further use. I was out in the mountains with minimal cell signal, and even when I managed to connect to the web I could not remember my DJI account password and login info (imagine trying to figure all of this out in the middle of shooting with a client). So, I had to put the gimbal away and finish the shoot without it. This is an outrageous failure in customer support. No company should force users to register their product with them in this way, creating a built-in obsolescence that sabotages the user unless they agree to register. After I got home I was able to register the gimbal and continue using it. If I hadn't already used it once I would have returned it. Safe to say, DJI has lost me as a customer for their gimbal products in the future--I will happily switch to a different brand the next time I purchase a gimbal.
| Load Capacity | 6.6 lb / 3 kg |
| Number of Axes | 3-Axis (Pitch (Tilt), Roll, Yaw (Pan)) |
| Pan | 360°/s |
| Tilt | 360°/s |
| Roll | 360°/s |
