Pickup the Ronin RS3 Mini here 👉geni.us/RS3mini Could you get away with using a smaller more compact gimbal or do you need the big boy fully rigged out??
Thanks for the video. I just ordered the Mini and the smallrig base plate, extended arm and sling handle. I'm anxious to see how it can handle my a7IV with cage and Sigma 24-70 2.8 mk1 with VND. That combo will be quite near the payload limit of the Mini, but I'm hoping the Smallrig accessories will help enough with the balancing.
Nice experience to try 😱 How’s the set up ? Would you share your experience here ? 😅 I’m really confused to buy between rs3 mini or rs3 😅 Your sharing might be usefull for me to decide 😅 Thank youuu
@@muhammadsultanalif4622 It works, but it's really pushing the limits of RS3 Mini and there are some clearance issues. For now I'm using it with Tamron 17-28 and some day I'll probably get the Sigma 28-70 which weights about the same as the Tamron 17-28. So I would say; if your main goal is to use the gimbal with 24-70 2.8, get the bigger RS3.
Sorry, just getting to this comment now! Yeah, it's definitely pushing the limits of the Mini when using the 24-70. but i have been doing it, just without a cage or any other accessories besides a screw on VND. So how's it been working for you? I have been considering getting the larger RS4.
So happy I found your video for the rs 3 mini! I always use an arca-swiss plate mounted to my camera like you do, so I am really happy about your solution with the smallrig adapter! Thank you 😊
Perfect timing. YT recommended your video. I just bought the gimbal. Very informative video. Thanks for the links since I also use a small rig cage. Yes the built in battery sucks but you have a great solution. Cheers.
@@chadwin so far so good. Its a good balance between budget, size and functions and features. Just wish I could lock the touchscreen. I keep hitting stuff. 😬
I have actually properly balanced the Sony 70-200 f/2.8 ii with an A7Siii on the mini 😂 but yes it is far from practical (in general shooting scenarios at least).
An amazing review! Covered everything I needed to know especially when looking to buy my first gimbal and I also feel like I received a little mini masterclass on how to outfit a gimbal as well haha. Cheers dude and thanks again!
I often run a little bit more heavy than u with the RS3 mini. My advice for that is a Smallrig Shoulder-strap and a Sling handgrip. Work fine for me for about 6-8 hours countinuos shooting.I use R7 with Canon 24-70 2.8 and 50 1.2 L lenes and pretty much your same loadout. Edit: Dont put the Focus motors on it.
The more of these videos I see the more I just want to keep my Ronin S. Yes it's heavy but much more powerful. The RS3 would probably be a better choice.
yeah, the RS3 and RS3 Pro definitely has lot more power and ability for heavier rigs. I think I might get one for certain shoots, but i dunno if I can justify keeping both...
@@chadwin I'm the same can't really justify buying a new one that's going to hold less weight when I really don't use it that much anymore. I'm trying to do more handheld and I can just pop my camera in and out of the cage when needed.
Thanks for an interesting and useful video. I was wondering if you have ever weighed ALL of the inspector gadget stuff you added on in this video to find out how much it increased the naked gimbal weight?
all that weight of the battery and monitor to the side of the gimbal is gonna make it difficult to keep the gimbal horizontal, it will keep tipping to the side in your hands. i tried sthg similar. you need move weight to the centre
Yall tripping if you know how to actually use a gimbal correctly the rs 3 mini is perfect. Smooth as can be and I can take it every where. I definitely recommend.
Hey man! Nice video! Would you be so kind to share the approximate weight of the two setups ? I'm on the market for a Gimbal because the four titanium screws in my left shoulder left me a bit weaker despite the rehab and physiotherapy, even 2 years after the surgery. Thank you!
How do you zoom with a gimbal? do you need to balance it every time you zoom since you don’t have a power zoom lens? I don’t think you can zoom while filming?
yes that correct . zooming the lens means adding length to the lens that ads weight to the from. so you have to use a prime lens or set it to a fixed focal length
Weird question, but since you have a Quest 3 in the background I'll shoot my shot here: I 3D printed an adaptor for Quest 3 which allows me to mount it to camera rigs, and I'm looking for a good gimbal to use with it. Would the mini work well for this you think? Could it handle the dimensions of the Quest? (which are a bit bigger than a typical camera)
HI :) New subscriber here, I bought the R3 Mini to use with the iPhone 14 Pro Max. As none of my lenses are OSS. I am enjoying learning the Gimbal, (my back is not) but I have a question/challenge. I want to find a way to use the iPhone with the gimbal controls! focus, zoom, and record button - Tag your it :)
Thx for subbing! Glad to hear you’re putting your Mini to use! Idk of a way to control your iPhone with the Ronin tho. Have you download the DJI app to see if there’s good options? They do have a mobile app that does tracking, I just dunno how well it works with the Mini. I use mobile gimbals with my iPhone, like the Moza, cause it has built in controls for adjusting phone settings
great video! do you ever find that running so many cables from the camera throws off the balance or affect the movement especially when doing a wider pan? How do you fix that issue? Thanks!
Yeah, that could be a good option! There are a Ton of great cameras out there now with good IBIS and post stabilization as well with gyro data. but sometimes, nothing can replace a nice gimbal shot.
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Pickup the Ronin RS3 Mini here 👉geni.us/RS3mini
Could you get away with using a smaller more compact gimbal or do you need the big boy fully rigged out??
Definitely appreciate this video Chadwin. Just picked up the RS3 Mini for a shoot, really enjoying how light the rig is!
I had a problem after 6 months, claimed the warranty for a new unit and after 3 months I had a problem again and now it is still being handled by DJI
dang that's crazy! did it just break or what happened to your Mini? I haven't had any issues yet
how are you liking your RS3 Mini so far?
Thanks for the video. I just ordered the Mini and the smallrig base plate, extended arm and sling handle. I'm anxious to see how it can handle my a7IV with cage and Sigma 24-70 2.8 mk1 with VND. That combo will be quite near the payload limit of the Mini, but I'm hoping the Smallrig accessories will help enough with the balancing.
Nice experience to try 😱
How’s the set up ?
Would you share your experience here ? 😅
I’m really confused to buy between rs3 mini or rs3 😅
Your sharing might be usefull for me to decide 😅
Thank youuu
@@muhammadsultanalif4622 It works, but it's really pushing the limits of RS3 Mini and there are some clearance issues.
For now I'm using it with Tamron 17-28 and some day I'll probably get the Sigma 28-70 which weights about the same as the Tamron 17-28.
So I would say; if your main goal is to use the gimbal with 24-70 2.8, get the bigger RS3.
Sorry, just getting to this comment now! Yeah, it's definitely pushing the limits of the Mini when using the 24-70. but i have been doing it, just without a cage or any other accessories besides a screw on VND.
So how's it been working for you? I have been considering getting the larger RS4.
@@chadwin It's been working great with the Tamron 17-28. And even the 24-70 combo works, but it becomes little too heavy for my taste.
So happy I found your video for the rs 3 mini! I always use an arca-swiss plate mounted to my camera like you do, so I am really happy about your solution with the smallrig adapter! Thank you 😊
Perfect timing. YT recommended your video. I just bought the gimbal. Very informative video. Thanks for the links since I also use a small rig cage. Yes the built in battery sucks but you have a great solution. Cheers.
sorry, just responding to this comment now! How's the gimbal working for you so far?
@@chadwin so far so good. Its a good balance between budget, size and functions and features. Just wish I could lock the touchscreen. I keep hitting stuff. 😬
@@tekguyphoto you can
I have actually properly balanced the Sony 70-200 f/2.8 ii with an A7Siii on the mini 😂 but yes it is far from practical (in general shooting scenarios at least).
An amazing review! Covered everything I needed to know especially when looking to buy my first gimbal and I also feel like I received a little mini masterclass on how to outfit a gimbal as well haha. Cheers dude and thanks again!
Thanks for this setup really helpful for beginners
yeah! hopefully it helps you get the right gimbal setup for your needs!
Honestly I didn't find it too stable until I bought the rh briefcase handle. Such a difference
I just went to a gym and now no gimbal is to heavy for me.
😂 yeah! You’re ripped now and no gimbal can stand in your way. But for reals tho, I am hitting the gym trying to fix my back after a car accident.
I often run a little bit more heavy than u with the RS3 mini. My advice for that is a Smallrig Shoulder-strap and a Sling handgrip. Work fine for me for about 6-8 hours countinuos shooting.I use R7 with Canon 24-70 2.8 and 50 1.2 L lenes and pretty much your same loadout.
Edit: Dont put the Focus motors on it.
Thanks man this is the video i needed
Going to to buy the small rig adapter
Seems like a very good budget gimbal.
Yeah, comparatively speaking it’s so much cheaper and still gets the job done fine.
Greetings from Southern Africa. I just watched and downloaded your video. Your video is very helpful, thanks.
awesome! thanks for watching
you can balance larger lenses like 70-200 with counter weights fyi
that's true, then it just gets heavier with the counter weights though. so some tradeoff for sure.
Why do you use a dummy battery for the camera instead of the FX3's usb c port?
Great. Love that smallrig extension and the v-mount adapter suggestion. What hdmi thin cable did you choose? Thx
The more of these videos I see the more I just want to keep my Ronin S. Yes it's heavy but much more powerful. The RS3 would probably be a better choice.
yeah, the RS3 and RS3 Pro definitely has lot more power and ability for heavier rigs. I think I might get one for certain shoots, but i dunno if I can justify keeping both...
@@chadwin I'm the same can't really justify buying a new one that's going to hold less weight when I really don't use it that much anymore. I'm trying to do more handheld and I can just pop my camera in and out of the cage when needed.
Thanks for an interesting and useful video. I was wondering if you have ever weighed ALL of the inspector gadget stuff you added on in this video to find out how much it increased the naked gimbal weight?
all that weight of the battery and monitor to the side of the gimbal is gonna make it difficult to keep the gimbal horizontal, it will keep tipping to the side in your hands. i tried sthg similar. you need move weight to the centre
Yall tripping if you know how to actually use a gimbal correctly the rs 3 mini is perfect. Smooth as can be and I can take it every where. I definitely recommend.
it's a great little gimbal! very smooth. just have to balance it right, use a smaller camera/lens setup and be aware that battery life isn't as long.
Hello from Australia. Nice review! Could you still attach the small rig monitor arm and a handle?
Thanks
Will be okay with a 24-105? 👀👀
the G24-105 is just a bit lighter than the GM16-35 so I would imagine it would work.
What was the best settings you had on for the RS3 mini?
Hey man! Nice video! Would you be so kind to share the approximate weight of the two setups ? I'm on the market for a Gimbal because the four titanium screws in my left shoulder left me a bit weaker despite the rehab and physiotherapy, even 2 years after the surgery. Thank you!
How do you zoom with a gimbal? do you need to balance it every time you zoom since you don’t have a power zoom lens? I don’t think you can zoom while filming?
yes that correct . zooming the lens means adding length to the lens that ads weight to the from. so you have to use a prime lens or set it to a fixed focal length
The Canon RF 70-200 f/4 is excellent for handheld shooting sports with the RS 3 Mini. Just saying.
that's good to know. seems a bit front heavy, but if you can balance it...kudos!!
I have the mini it was all I could afford I like it a lot it handles my s5mk2 pretty good
is it compatible with all the functions of the S5M2?
@@DRobertson725 as far as I can tell and it tracks without raven eye
Can you still do a 360 roll without the monitor cable getting in the way?
yeah, you can but it get twisted pretty quickly so I usually don't it's a such a specialized move anyways, i really don't use it.
This setup kind of makes the small size of the rs3 mini useless😂
True
Every ounce counts when it becomes pounds.
Weird question, but since you have a Quest 3 in the background I'll shoot my shot here: I 3D printed an adaptor for Quest 3 which allows me to mount it to camera rigs, and I'm looking for a good gimbal to use with it. Would the mini work well for this you think? Could it handle the dimensions of the Quest? (which are a bit bigger than a typical camera)
HI :) New subscriber here, I bought the R3 Mini to use with the iPhone 14 Pro Max. As none of my lenses are OSS. I am enjoying learning the Gimbal, (my back is not) but I have a question/challenge. I want to find a way to use the iPhone with the gimbal controls! focus, zoom, and record button - Tag your it :)
Thx for subbing! Glad to hear you’re putting your Mini to use! Idk of a way to control your iPhone with the Ronin tho. Have you download the DJI app to see if there’s good options? They do have a mobile app that does tracking, I just dunno how well it works with the Mini.
I use mobile gimbals with my iPhone, like the Moza, cause it has built in controls for adjusting phone settings
@@chadwin yeah and the app is on the phone so, LOL you need two phones :( but I have not found anything so Im asking the reviewers
Hello, I just had my s3 mini. When I am in lock mode, the pan is still moving. Is that normal or should not be soing any movement at all?
Is it showing as correctly balanced on the app? If so, there is an issue with the gimbal
Excelent…Thank you ❤
you're welcome!
great video! do you ever find that running so many cables from the camera throws off the balance or affect the movement especially when doing a wider pan? How do you fix that issue? Thanks!
Or....you get a Lumix S52 and do better handheld at a fraction of o cost and your back will thank you!)))
Yeah, that could be a good option! There are a Ton of great cameras out there now with good IBIS and post stabilization as well with gyro data. but sometimes, nothing can replace a nice gimbal shot.
There's no active tracking on the ronin rs3 mini right?
i don't think so. and really you wanna do that tracking yourself, unless you're setting up the gimbal on a static tripod or something
Someone does know if the RS3 Mini also works with the GH5M2 ?
(The GH5 is officially listed on the website but the GH5M2 is missing...)
Not good with the original plate.
10 hours with the iPhone LOL nice video
my rs3 mini battery can last for 2 days why your's only 4 hrs?
?
What?! Wow, really? What camera and lens combo?? Mine is FX3 with 16-35 and it’s only 4 hours of continuous shooting, no breaks
I got 8 hours + using a 35mm 2.8 , a7iii
I’ve a7c with samyang 35-150 and it’s very front heavy, so it can’t handle it
Lmk what should i do?
You should buy a small prime for use with the gimbal.