The 5 Best Gimbals for Professional Cinema Cameras

Strain-relieving suspension line

To support the weight of the gimbal rig, the system uses a suspension line, which relieves the strain on your arm, shoulder, and neck muscles and distributes it across your torso instead. By adjusting a screw in the back of the tension line, you may adjust the tension to the ideal level for your setup.

The rig system

The system comprises a standard support arm, a standard support bar, and a Cinema 3 double-shoulder vest. The Easyrig system comes with a carrying case for easy storage and transportation.

Comfortable fit around the waist

The vest's broad front is designed to comfortably fit around the waist and over the hips. The kit also comes with the normal Easyrig camera hook. The camera mount is simply adjustable to accommodate top handles, support bars with a comparable form, and built-in camera handles. Perhaps the most notable quality of the Vario 5 is its ability to change the weight range.

Changing the payload

To change the payload by engaging the hex port, use the provided 6mm hex key, which is hidden within the side of the Vario 5 back cover. When rotated clockwise, the payload increases but when rotated counterclockwise, the opposite is true.

Big payload capacity

A 3-axis motorized gimbal stabilizer with up to 5.4kg of payload capacity, the Letus Helix Jr. is a compact and mid-size camera stabilizer suited for DSLRs and mirrorless cameras. For handheld use, this model includes both left and right handgrips.

Wi-fi, Bluetooth, iOS app

The gimbal includes Helix Bluetooth and Wi-Fi modules. The Helix Jr. can be wirelessly controlled from a Mac or Windows computer or an Android app thanks to the Bluetooth module. You can use the Letus Helix iOS app, which can be downloaded for free from the App Store, thanks to the Wi-Fi module.

Balanced optical center

Your camera's optical center gets balanced by the Helix Jr., enabling you to perform nodal point rolls. Additionally, it reduces image sensor movement, enabling you to take stabilized pictures. After changing lenses, you may easily rebalance the gimbal by moving a single axis forward or backward.

3-axis motion and 180-degree rotation

A pan motor, tilt motor, and roll motor are used to power the Helix Jr.'s three axes of motion. It can be utilized in either regular handheld mode or suitcase mode when configured for handheld-mode. The Helix Jr. can rotate 180 degrees in suitcase mode, which also makes it possible to hold it in one hand. In such a case, the handgrip can be rotated to act as a convenient top handle, and the camera can be adjusted to account for the 180° repositioning.

Great payload capacity

Numerous camera and lens combinations are compatible with the DJI Ronin 2 motorized stabilization device. It offers a 30-pound payload capacity. This means that a wide range of cameras, including the Sony FS7 and DSLRs, can be utilized with the gimbal.

Three operation modes

To help you get the perfect angle, the Ronin 2 supports underslung, upright, and briefcase operation modes. Additionally, this gimbal has been completely modified to make switching between upright and underslung modes simple without moving the camera.

Camera position tracking

The Ronin 2 has an integrated GPS that offers crucial data on gimbal acceleration and speed. When installed on a vehicle or drone, this enables you to retain the camera's position and the level of the horizon while traveling at fast speeds.

DJI app

The Gimbal Assistant App for the DJI Ronin 2 has been completely overhauled and expanded. Consequently, using the app's new features like CamAnchor, Time-Lapse, and Panorama allows you to produce content with the least amount of work. The software gives your DJI Ronin 2 a generally more user-friendly and intuitive control mechanism.

Battery performance

The running time of Ronin 2 is eight hours. You get about 2.5 hours of run time when it's powering the gimbal, camera, and other peripherals. The Ronin 2's self-heating batteries provide high performance even in conditions with intense heat or low temperatures.

Unified design

The Movi Ring Pro's unified design enables the camera operator to hold the attached Movi Pro at almost any angle. The design extends above and below the stabilizer itself, making it simple for the camera operator to get high and low views with little effort.

MIMIC connectivity

When using two operators, the MIMIC syncs with the Movi Pro so that one operator can move the camera rig while the other controls the camera. For device and accessory communication, the MIMIC contains built-in 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth radios. The Bush Pilot Auxiliary Control Knob, which is incorporated, provides additional control. Depending on how it's configured, the Bush Pilot can control focus, zoom, or iris when it's linked to the MIMIC.

Control through a press-and-release trigger

Although the buttons in the image above provide the majority of the control, there is also a press-and-release trigger on the side of the handle opposite those in the image above that provides some additional functionality. For instance, to program a movement, all you need to do is press and hold the trigger, move the gimbal as needed, and then let go of the trigger to have the gimbal repeat the movement.

Camera connection

You can connect the camera through the RED link command protocol, which allows you to handle a variety of variables including ISO, frame rate, shutter, and start/stop, Freefly boasts its compatibility with RED cameras. The dual battery system can power all of these features and connections, allowing you to quickly swap your complete setup and keep it operational all day.

Stable and strong system

The Ronin-MX is developed to retain stability and hold the horizon while mounted to an aircraft or a vehicle. It is designed to resist high G-forces using strong motors and IMUs. It speaks directly with DJI's flight controller when installed in the Matrice 600 aerial system. It connects to an optional GPS module when mounted to moving vehicles, which enables it to actively stabilize for a smoother shot.

Three operation modes

When affixed to aircraft or vehicles, a slip ring enables the Ronin-MX to rotate 360° constantly, providing more creative alternatives. This is further boosted by an increase in the tilt-axis range from 90° straight down and beyond to 135°. The three modes of operation and SmoothTrack, the common elements of the Ronin series, are also available, providing filmmakers with a variety of inventive viewpoints and movements.

Wide distance video transmission

With Lightbridge 2, the Ronin-MX can transmit HD video over a long distance of up to 3.1 miles from the air to the ground. Focus or aperture can also be adjusted remotely with a flick of the wrist when used in conjunction with the separately sold DJI Focus and Focus Expansion Module. Shooting on a variety of airborne cameras can be controlled using an optional Remote Start/Stop add-on.