At the same time, it has a number of fantastic advanced functions. The specs say that the G6 Max is splash-proof, but the fine print on the quick start guide says to keep it away from water. Many vloggers, videographers, and social media influencers have given the G6 Max a serious thumbs up. Definitely a solid investment. The Helix Jr. The gimbal also comes equipped with WiFi and Bluetooth modules. The ultra-compact dimensions of the Helix Jr. The build is CNC machined aluminum, which makes it ultra-durable.
However, the use of aluminum adds to the weight. Many gimbals on the market produce an irritating robotic look in the moving footage. Letus has tackled it well by making the Helix Jr. It uses a smart design that lets you bring it close to your body that significantly reduces fatigue and increases the shoot duration.
With most gimbals, the camera sits at a lower height than the handles. Letus solved this with the Helix Jr. One of the most loved features of this stabilizer is the joystick on the right handle. It allows you to tilt the camera up and down.
Shooting at a low angle opens up many creative possibilities. With the Helix Jr. The suitcase mode allows vertical shooting as well as degree rotation to compensate for the shift. The Letus Helix Jr. If you have some extra cash to spare, I would recommend getting the upgraded encoders along with the gimbal.
With that said, there are a few limitations to this camera stabilizer. Despite its weight and relative complexity, the Letus Helix Jr. The unmatched balance of the gimbal allows smooth and easy operation. The magnesium alloy body of this camera stabilizer makes for a robust system.
It features a lightweight frame and weighs around 4. The max load capacity, including camera, lens, and other accessories, is The Moza Lite 2P supports a wide variety of cameras, from lightweight mirrorless to the heavier DSLR cameras and even some of the professional cinema cameras. The footage out of this is excellent even when you are running with the gimbal. In terms of stabilization, the Moza Lite 2 leaves nothing to complain about.
The permanent magnet synchronous motors in the Moza Lite 2P produce very low vibration and high torque. The digital positioning encoders are implemented within the motors with all three axes, which makes the gimbal highly accurate. Unlike the Helix Jr. Fortunately, the stand comes in the package. However, it is a bit of a hassle to carry it everywhere and set it up before using the gimbal. It sports an OLED screen, which shows the gimbal configuration.
The amount of time taken to balance is an essential consideration while choosing a camera stabilizer. The modular design of the Moza Lite 2 makes it easy and quick to set up. Gudsen claims the set-up time to be as low as three minutes.
However, in my tests, I spent between 5 to 15 minutes to balance it with different camera-lens combinations. It also comes with a 5V-1A power unit that sits under the mounting plate. With it, you can power your accessories such as microphones or video transmitters via the convenient USB port. It has three different modes of operation: underslung, upright, and briefcase mode.
Underslung mode is the default mode which requires the operator to hold the gimbal in front at chest level. By flipping the gimbal upside down, you will get into the upright mode, useful for eye-level and above shots. If you want to get creative with low angles, hold the gimbal vertical so that the camera is at leg level. This position is the briefcase mode, excellent for low angle shots. The Moza Lite 2P has diverse applications; it can be used not only with cameras but also can be mounted on drones, tripods, cranes, and light stands.
The camera stabilizer can be configured via a smartphone, using the Moza Assistant app. The app is available on both Android and iOS. With its ground-breaking and innovative products, it has grown a large user base, with many fans of its Mavic Pro line of drones. The battery life on this gimbal lasts for hours and is good enough for a day-long shoot.
The MaH Lithium-ion polymer battery takes around one hour to charge fully and lasts up to 6 hours. There is a convenient LED indicator on the top that shows how much battery is left. This gimbal can load your mirrorless or DSLR camera with a weight up to 8 pounds 3.
The Ronin M uses brushless motors on all three axes: one each for roll, tilt and pan. Balancing a gimbal is the most challenging part of using it and the same is true for the Ronin M. The Ronin M comes with a remote controller which can be used by a second operator.
This camera stabilizer is built with magnesium alloy, aluminium and carbon fibre, which makes it super strong yet lightweight. The weight of the whole unit is 5 pounds 2. Like the Moza Lite 2, this handheld stabilizer comes with three operation modes; briefcase, upright and underslung modes. It takes as less as 5 minutes to disassemble the Ronin M.
The disassembled unit fits easily in a standard video gear backpack. However, the stand comes with the stabilizer. The performance of this camera stabilizer is undoubtedly the best in the segment. A video camera setup requires multiple accessories that need power. This in-built power source will prevent the additional weight of a battery pack. The app is available on Windows, Android and iOS. The Ronin M comes with a silent mode which minimizes the motor noise.
This is useful for indoor shooting where the mics can record motor sound. With its exceptional stabilization, lightweight body and reasonable battery life, the Ronin M offers great value for money and definitely deserves to be on the list of the best camera stabilizers. This handheld stabilizer is what you need to stabilize your travel videos.
Traditionally, gimbals were bulky setups with certain limitations such as heavyweight, large frame, and lack of portability. Current-day gimbals like the Pilotfly H2 address these issues. The best thing about the Pilotfly H2 is the combination of small size and high load capacity. The body of this camera stabilizer is made of CNC aluminum, which gives it the necessary weight and rigidity. It feels solid in hand. That said, the physical dimensions of the camera and lenses should be considered before use.
For example, long lenses like a mm might cause difficulties with balance. This stabilizer features a 4-way joystick that controls tilt and pan. Its location makes it easy for thumb control. The best way to think of it would be if your camera were to hang from an elastic band or a spring.
If you let go of your camera, instead of it falling and crashing to the floor, the elastic band would slow the movement down until it stopped. The brushless motors are doing the same thing, just in a more controlled and refined way. When these motors are linked up by software, you gain complete control of how much the camera will move and what resistance to shaking it will see. A gimbal is nothing more than a system of small motors working together to keep your camera pointing in the direction that you want to shoot.
You might have seen different types of stabilizer gimbals out in the field, from the large two-handed versions like the Ronin-M , Ronin-MX , and Ronin 2 , to the single-handed devices like the Ronin-S. The motors are achieving the same effect; however, they are built and designed for different arrangements and camera weights. Knowing this, you can pick out and chose the gimbal that best suits your needs.
Pay attention to the number of axes that the gimbal provides stabilization for, as this affects how the effective the gimbal can be in your shooting environment. For instance, some smaller gimbals offer only 1-axis stabilization, correcting forward and backward tilt movement.
Other gimbals offer 3-axis stabilization that corrects roll, pitch, and yaw described above. Depending on your camera, a smaller and more compact handheld gimbal might be a better option for a lighter camera, as it reduces the overall weight of your setup.
However, if you are using a larger camera with bigger, heavier lenses, a larger DJI gimbal such as the Ronin 2 could be a better option for you. Many of the various gimbal types will have a specific weight range classified in the gimbal specifications.
What that means is that the entire weight of your camera and lens must not be heavier than the specified amount for your gimbal to work effectively. There is a handheld gimbal for every situation and person, so just pick the one the best suits you!
What this does is make sure that the camera is sitting in a neutral position when the gimbal rig is not moving, reducing the stress on the motors, and allowing it to function more efficiently.
If the gimbal has to fight the weight of an unbalanced camera, it is not able to correct shake and movement as effectively. The concept of balancing a gimbal is quite easy and straightforward. The idea is that the camera is sitting in a neutral position and does not want to tilt or tip over when sitting still. Think of this like you are balancing a pencil on your finger.
If the pencil is balancing exactly in the middle, you can move your hand around without it tipping over and falling to the floor. Balancing the gimbal is similar; you want the motors to be working to correct shake and bumps, instead of fighting to hold the camera up.
Pictured above : The gimbal plate was balanced for a standard mm lens left image. When a heavier 12mm fisheye lens was added right image , the gimbal plate was moved backward, shifting the weight of the camera body to compensate for the weight of the large glass element with the fisheye. Gimbal tip : Remember to adjust the balance of the camera every time you switch lenses, as the difference in lens weight can be enough to through the total balance off.
Some of the smaller gimbal stabilizers such as the Osmo Pocket have integrated cameras built in that do not require balancing. These can be a great option for quick and compact setups that can be taken out of a bag and used immediately without adjustment.
The Osmo Mobile 3 even allows you to attach and use your smartphone, allowing for quick shooting and smooth videos to instantly share with friends online. These handheld gimbals are incredibly smart and contain software that know the size and weight of the camera and has the ability to correct itself, which means that you can focus on your shot and what you want to share!
Osmo Mobile 3: Unboxing and Highlights. If you want the added flexibility of being able to change cameras, lenses, and filters, the larger options like the Ronin-SC DSLR gimbal and Ronin 2 professional rig can be great options to consider. However, if you think you might want to use large and heavy lenses, consider one of the gimbals that will allow for a larger and heavier payload. The fantastic news is that there is a gimbal out there for every user, setup, and situation.
So weigh your options and shoot smooth! At the end of the day, a handheld gimbal allows for smooth and controlled movement. It is important to remember the final medium that most people will view your media content is a flat and two-dimensional screen. Your goal as a content creator is to create a compelling image that better communicates the story and location of a shot.
A gimbal allows you to move around and better explore the space that will at the same time enable the viewer to have a better understanding of the location. A gimbal gives the freedom of movement to create that visual motion. Think of a gimbal as a tool that has the ability to replace a lot of other equipment in your shoot. You can move around creating a steady shot that would normally require a complicated camera dolly, consisting of tracks and a cart for the camera.
Holding the gimbal at different heights while moving captures a jib effect that would normally be done with a crane. A gimbal can also be used for stable static shots that would normally be done with a tripod. As a single piece of camera gear, the humble gimbal can replace a lot of other gear while creating a ton of flexibility.
The gimbal can become the most powerful and flexible tool in your camera gear. Use it well, and you will create amazing and compelling images. Gimbals can be used for so much more than a normal handheld stabilizer. Gimbals can be mounted to cars, to tripods, jibs, cable cams, and you can even use external controllers to adjust pan and tilt along the different axes.
A gimbal can be programmed to work with camera software to shoot hyperlapse and timelapse images. Because of this, an external controller or thumb controller can be a great accessory for your gimbal that gives you the ability to pan and tilt your gimbal as you move around. The smaller integrated gimbals like the Osmo and Ronin-S have small controllers built into the grips to keep them small, compact, and efficient.
For larger gimbals, you can even use a gimbal controller as a remote if you needed to control pan and tilt motions from a distance. These controllers expand the ways that you can use a gimbal and make them even more flexible.
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