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“Each ArtXNaked head uses a side-loading base plate formounting camera rigs fast” Miller’s triple Art attack!
The long-awaited DJI Mavic 3 drone has a better sensor, dual cameras, improved omnidirectional obstacle sensing, smarter flight modes and longer flight times. The folding drone also has a bigger sensor than ever, in the form of the 4/3 CMOS Hasselblad camera and 28x hybrid zoom. It can shoot 5.1K video at 50fps or C4K/120fps for super slow-motion footage. The flagship Mavic 3 Cine offers Apple ProRes 422 HQ encoding, with an internal 1TB SSD. DJI claims dynamic range of nearly 13 stops and shoots 10-bit D-Log colour. The new sensors now have a 200m range, while new batteries provide up to 46 minutes of flight time. The main lens is a 24mm, f/2.8 equivalent AF prime, while the second camera features 162mm lens with 28x hybrid zoom and aperture of f/4.4. The Mavic 3 costs £1879/$2199, while a kit including the Cine version is £4279/$4999. This comes with a more advanced controller, spare batteries, ND filters and more. dji.com BIG-SENSOR MAVIC GETS PRORES
High-end tripod brand Miller has unveiled its ArtX Naked series of fluid heads. They are designed with the technology of the larger CinX heads, and aimed at smaller, often lighter cameras – but can be rigged up with lots of accessories. The ArtX 3, ArtX 5 and ArtX 7 have payload capacities of 8kg/17.6lb, 10kg/22lb and 14kg/31lb, respectively, all with 16 positions of counterbalance. The ArtX 3 and 5 have four pan-and-tilt fluid drag positions, while the ArtX 7 has six. ArtX Naked heads are supplied as basic heads, then you choose a sliding platform, pan handle, mounting base and other accessories. Each uses a side-loading base plate for mounting camera rigs fast. Two sliding platforms are available. The Versa has a range of 105mm/4.13in and is reversible. The Miller
employs the plate from Air, DS and CX heads, with sliding range of 60mm/2.36in. They have a flat base, but may fit 75mm, 100mm and 150mm (or Mitchell base) adapters. Two mounting points for Arri fittings work with an attachment adapter. millertripods.com/uk
X FACTOR Miller has three new fluid heads for varying payloads
ZHIYUN CRANE SEES THE LIGHT!
The base comes with a shotgun mic. However, the connecting audio port can also support a range of wired pro mics. The £369/$369 gimbal has a built-in receiver, which pairs with the transmitter module for wireless control of cameras via Bluetooth. There is an interactive, 1.22in, full- colour touchscreen that enables adjustments to a range of settings – as well as follow speed. zhiyun-tech.com
The new pint-sized gimbal from Zhiyun comes with a built-in, 800-lumen light and microphone. The Crane M3 is the size of a 550ml water bottle, compatible with over 90% of mirrorless cameras, and has a quick- release design. There is easy connection to a professional microphone via an expansion base, which reduces the need for rebalancing. It also has upgraded motors compared to the current model.
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