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OK, OK. Maybe not a total game changer…, But definitely a super useful piece of kit for all the smaller cinema cameras that are coming out.
Before I get into my review, I just want to say that I highly recommend this gimbal… With the caveat that you obviously keep the weight of your camera and lens set up within the specified weight of the gimbal. I run a Sony FX3 with a sigma Art 24-70 mm lens, and it balances fine… Though I am close to the end of all the adjustments for balancing.
I’ve had the original ronin, the ronin Mx, and the RS2. I tried another company’s smaller gimbal for my Sony a6500, but it was just not up to par with the motor algorithms like DJI’s. I was skeptical at first with the RS3 mini, but my wife of all people insisted I give it a try. We travel a lot for work and we’re always looking for ways to save on weight and size. it works just like it’s big brother and with my set up, I dare say even slightly better. For some reason with my RS2 I have issues with the motors when I add a variable ND filter on the front of my set up, but with this, whether I have it balanced for the filter or not, it works great!
The one issue I had was when adjusting the roll, I was not able to get it perfect, as the included Arca Swiss mounting plate, wouldn’t slide over far enough. I fixed this issue by simply pulling the quick release off and flipping it around backwards.
I do highly recommend watching some YouTube videos on how to balance your camera properly. As with this gimbal, if you are running a set up that is closer to the weight limit, mine is just over 3 pounds, you need to know the proper way to balance it to get things just right.
I wish this came with a carrying case, but I’m sure I can find one that’ll fit it and it’s small enough that you can just throw it inside your camera bag and not take up too much room. If anybody’s interested, I’m selling a gently used RS2.😆