The light-weight DJI RS 3 Mini can stabilize full-frame cameras

DJI has introduced the DJI RS 3 Mini, a extra compact and light-weight different to the bigger RS 3 and RS 3 Professional gimbals. Weighing simply 1.75 kilos (795g), the RS 3 Mini is the smallest entry to the third-generation Ronin collection of stabilizers designed for DSLRs and mirrorless cameras. Being round half the load and measurement of the RS 3 Pro, the RS 3 Mini needs to be rather a lot simpler to toss right into a bag for touring and permits some customers to shoot stabilized video with one hand. 

It may need mini within the identify, however the compact RS 3 Mini can help cameras as much as 4.4 kilos in weight, so supplied you’ll be able to elevate a bit greater than six kilos with one arm, you must be capable of use this factor in only one hand. DJI has supplied a full checklist of supported configurations on its web site, together with the Canon EOS R5 geared up with an RF24-70mm F2.8 STM lens, Sony Alpha 7S III with a 24-70mm F2.8 GM lens, and the Fuji X-H2S with an XF 18-55 mm F2.8-4 lens. DJI additionally claims that the RS 3 Mini can stabilize extending zoom lenses with out the necessity to rebalance.

The RS 3 Mini options the identical stabilization know-how discovered on the bigger RS 3 Professional, which ought to assist to realize reliably clean footage even when working, capturing a low-angle shot, or capturing in flashlight mode. Twin-layer quick-release plates must also permit for vertical capturing (supreme for social media content material) with out requiring extra equipment or limiting the gimbal’s actions. 

Wi-fi shutter management over Bluetooth is supported by way of the RS3 Mini’s report button, supplied you’ve got a appropriate digital camera with that performance. It additionally comes geared up with a 1.4-inch full-color touchscreen, a button for switching between totally different capturing modes (reminiscent of Pan Observe and First-Individual View), and a entrance dial for adjusting focus, ISO, and different parameters on supported cameras. DJI claims you’ll be able to anticipate as much as 10 hours of battery life and that the DJI RS3 Mini will be totally charged in round 2.5 hours utilizing a 10W charger — which doesn’t seem like included within the field alongside the USB-C charging cable.

For added performance, the Ronin cellular app works with the RS 3 Mini to supply extra options like Timelapse, Monitoring, and Panorama. Ronin equipment like exterior fill lights, microphones, and briefcase handles can be put in by way of the RS 3 Mini’s NATO port.

The DJI RS 3 Mini is on the market now for $369. It might not share the entire similar options because the bigger RS 3 ($549) and RS 3 Professional ($869), however with each affordability and portability on its facet, the RS 3 Mini seems to be a compelling selection for frequent vacationers or anybody new to videography.