DJI’s new RS 3 Mini gimbal provides large options in a compact type issue: Digital Images Evaluate

DJI has introduced a brand new product in its RS 3 sequence of handheld stabilizers, the DJI RS 3 Mini. The gimbal is the primary ‘Mini’ model within the RS sequence.

The DJI RS 3 Mini is extra compact than the usual RS 3, with a decreased weight of simply 795g (1.75 lbs) in its portrait mode and 850g (1.8 lbs) within the horizontal capturing mode with a launch plate. The prolonged grip/tripod attachment provides about 130g (0.2 lbs) to the whole weight. Examine this to the RS 3, which weighs 990g (2.2 lbs) in its gimbal type, with the grip including about 200g (0.44 lbs) to the whole weight. The RS 3’s prolonged grip and quick-release plates enhance the load by 183g (0.4 lbs) and 107g (0.23 lbs), respectively. As for measurement, the RS 3 Mini is about 40% smaller than the RS 3 and about 50% smaller than the heavy-duty RS 3 Professional.

From left to proper, DJI RS 3, the brand new DJI RS 3 Mini and the DJI RS 3 Professional

With its decreased weight, the RS 3 Mini is extra transportable than its sibling, however the portability comes with a barely decreased payload. The usual RS 3 can help as much as 3kg (6.6 lbs) of drugs, whereas the RS 3 Mini is examined to help as much as 2kg (4.4 lbs). Each gimbals supply the identical most managed rotation pace of 360 levels per second for pan, tilt and roll motion. The mechanical ranges fluctuate barely. Alongside the pan axis, every gimbal has full 360-degree rotation. The roll axis motion is similar, too, starting from -95 levels to 240 levels. Alongside the lean axis, the RS 3 Mini delivers -10 to 210 levels of movement, whereas the RS 3 goes from -112 to 214 levels.

The RS 3 Mini makes use of DJI’s third-generation stabilization expertise, the identical tech discovered within the RS 3 Professional. The gimbal is designed to offer clean, secure efficiency throughout varied conditions, together with handheld capturing from very low angles. Although it helps a smaller payload than the RS 3 and RS 3 Professional, the brand new RS 3 Mini can simply help common full-frame mirrorless digicam setups, such because the Sony a7S III and Sony’s FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM lens (or the even lighter 24-70mm F2.8 GM II, which is our ‘Greatest Zoom Lens’ of 2022).

Different common combos supported by the DJI RS 3 Mini embody the Canon EOS R5 and RF 24-70mm F2.8, Nikon Z7 II and Z 24-70mm F2.8 S, and Panasonic S5 (or new S5 IIx) and L 20-60mm F3.5-5.6). As anticipated, lighter APS-C cameras are additionally appropriate, such because the Fujifilm X-H2S and Sony’s A6000-series cameras. Click on right here to see in case your particular digicam and lens are appropriate with the RS 3 Mini.

Returning to the RS 3 Mini’s novel all-in-one design, the stabilizer incorporates a new dual-layered fast launch plate. You may connect the plate on to the gimbal’s vertical arm to shoot vertical video with out further equipment. Utilizing the gimbal’s wi-fi performance, you may remotely management video recording and photograph seize for a lot of cameras. In some circumstances, you may even help zoom, resembling when utilizing a Sony mirrorless digicam and a supported PZ lens.

Alongside controls for recording and photograph seize, the RS 3 Mini has a 1.4″ touchscreen for menu navigation and management over settings, resembling customized modes and focusing. The gimbal has a directional joystick and a dial for focus or zoom. The RS 3 Mini has an built-in battery in its deal with, which guarantees as much as 10 hours of use. The stabilizer connects to DJI’s Ronin app for timelapse video creation, observe recording and panorama capturing modes.

The DJI RS 3 Mini is on the market now for $369. It may be bought immediately from DJI or through approved retailers. For reference, the RS 3 is $549, and the RS 3 Professional is $869, so the brand new RS 3 Mini is considerably extra inexpensive for customers who do not require bigger payload help.