TOTALLY WIRED If you have all the DJI accessories, the set-up becomes cable-heavy – but works well
“Both the RS 3 and RS 3 Pro are right up there as the pinnacle of performance”
This turns any manual lens into autofocus, which you can manually override, if desired. LiDAR fires out 43,000 laser signals for precise focusing, even in really low light – and it’s incredibly rapid. It only has a limited range of 14m/46ft; not ideal for longer lenses, but perfect close up. This system also enables Active Track, borrowed from DJI drones. So when you are handholding the gimbal, the camera moves accordingly to keep the subject in frame. Features like these transform the RS 3 Pro into one of the most technologically advanced gimbals on the market.
smartphone mount, attach a phone to the side of the gimbal – this functions as a bigger viewing screen – or take the phone off and use it as a motion-control device. As stand-alone gimbals, both the RS 3 and RS 3 Pro are right up there as the pinnacle of performance, certainly taking price into account. One of the real strengths of the Pro is the abundance of accessories. These may add weight and some set-up complication, but can transform what the camera does. Borrowed directly from the Ronin 4D is a system that lets you use a manual focus lens, married up to the focus monitor, then bolt on the LiDAR rangefinder above the optic.
are easy to understand for anyone who has ever used a motorised gimbal before, and motors are virtually silent. Use the touchscreen to change speed and responsiveness of motion, as well as 360º roll and portrait mode for social media. By connecting a smartphone through the free app, you can manipulate motions and set up time-lapses or panoramic shots. The RavenEye transmission module mounts underneath the camera plate and connects via HDMI. This provides a live stream on the small screen – and means you don’t have to keep moving the camera monitor around to see what’s going on. With the
SCREEN TEST Onboard LCD is little, but allows you to navigate through the main functions
SIZE MATTERS The smaller RS 3 (above left) has a lower payload than the RS 3 Pro (above right)
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