The smallest Gimbal for the A7IV + FX30 // DJI RS3 Mini

are you looking for the smallest gimbal that works with the Sony A7IV, A7SIII,FX30 and FX3 AND a 24-70? The DJI RS3 Mini is that gimbal.
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[@elwoodgaming7652]

RS3 Pro is pure excellence so Im not surprised about RS3 Mini being superb.. that size and weight makes it so much better

[@bokbokeh]

straight to the point love it! just got one and the instructions to balance it isn't very clear, yours is short and sweet, thank you!

[@chrisbrockhurst]

🙏🏼

[@BartlettOutfitters]

Great video! First breakdown I’ve seen of the balancing process. Much appreciated!

[@chrisbrockhurst]

Thanks for watching

[@OUCGN]

Lock the motors when you balance your gimbal, otherwise you can brake your screen or get a heavy scratches on your lens!

[@hey9784]

Incredible payload! The RS3 Mini is buff!

[@charlesniemi7779]

Smallest from the Ronin series but definitely the RS3 Mini still delivers stunning results!👌

[@gentequefazdiferenca9546]

my experience: A7IV + 24-70 gm 2.8 first model. Rs3 mini fits perfect.

[@kyleboselli3196]

Hello. So the rs3 mini works with a7iv? On the dji compatibility list I don’t see a7iv and so confused 😢

[@sandropintoprod]

You don't show how to balanced the gimbal with the microphone on it. I try with mine and it's very very hard to balance the tilt !

[@MosChowdhury]

I need to figure out how to do this too! How did you do it Chris?

[@ragged9242]

Chris, would you be able to see if the a7iv + battery grip would work on the rs3 mini? I can see already the up and down adjustable is almost all the way down, I’m wondering if a battery grip wouldn’t allow it to be balanced ? Input or experience would be greatly appreciated 🙏

[@ScottTeresi]

How do you adjust the tilt with the mic you show in the thumbnail?

[@avicreates]

@1:20 your buddy slips and he looks back to see if anyone saw. I love the authenticity and realness of these KZbin vids! Epic

[@jflo343]

Your title says A7IV + FX30 but you never mentioned the A7IV. I was wondering if your going to be doing a dedicated video with the gimbal and just that camera? Awesome video by the way!

[@chrisbrockhurst]

Good catch! Those are cameras that appeal more to the masses but weight wise are very similar to the A7SIII and FX3 which will also work. That’s the reason behind the title

[@jflo343]

@@chrisbrockhurst oh ok, awesome thank you for the reply!

[@deenashankar2592]

Hey Chris..... It would be hlepful if u could show how to balance it with shotgun mic above camera

[@RayRomanMedia]

Will be new to this.. man the balancing looks challenging!

[@chrisbrockhurst]

@mattm7426 I’ve been balancing gimbals for years, you don’t need to lock to balance but it can make it easier for people just starting out

[@Hobbies4Hire]

Great job on the video Chris! Thanks for making it.

[@chr1staki]

How do you balance with a mic? The vertical tilt arm isnt long enough to accommodate

[@dimz25]

Great review. Would you recommend this setup (RS3 mini + sony A7IV) for long walking tour videos (between 30 and 60 minutes)? I never used a gimbal before and I'm not sure how realistic it is, in term of weight, to hold a gimbal with a camera on top for longer walks.

[@CollinJosephNeal]

This is amazing thank you for doing the review.

[@mathieumarchesin7698]

Hi Chris, I just bough an FX30 and just wanted to know if you could confirm all the features work with the RS serie ? because in the DJI website, they do not mention compatibility as they did not test the FX30 for the Ronin gimbals yet. Thank you

[@francescosigillo3608]

Did you find the awnser i also like to know

[@mathieumarchesin7698]

@@francescosigillo3608 yes, it works, they just do not mention it in their website

[@diegocastiglia]

HI Chris , The camera described in the title is the FX30 while you are talking about the FX3 Why? are the same ? Thanks

[@JessicaAnhDao]

I have the same questions. They are different models but the FX30 is supposed to be the more affordable/less fancy version of the FX3. I'm curious if this gimbal will work on FX30 before purchasing since FX30 is not included in the list of compatible models.

[@rrrrr____]

Does it work with the fx30?​@@JessicaAnhDao

[@Nic_v.]

The only question I have is…this or the Crane M3?

[@jamesarvinunboxing]

i think when balancing u need to lock the other motors first

[@chrisbrockhurst]

smaller is better.

[@edwinchidi]

😏😂

[@michaellim4165]

That's not what she said

[@pbalabanos]

The fx3 or the fx30?

[@MyFriendlyPup]

Yes bruv with cameras.

[@NickandCindyDavis]

Are you planning on trying it out on a real estate shoot. Would love to see how it performs

[@chrisbrockhurst]

I’d like too, stay tuned

[@DreySantesson]

Thank Chris for the info !

[@chrisbrockhurst]

Thanks for watching!

[@AseemDixit]

Hey how you doing Chris? I've just ordered a Sony FX30 cinema line camera with 18-105mm and 70-180mm lenses. Could any of these lenses be any of these lenses be possibly mounted with the Sony FX30 on this DJI RS3 mini? If not then could you please suggest something else? Awesome video by the way. You take great pains to shows us lesser mortals how it's done right. Thank you for that. Waiting for your reply

[@kungfumaster902]

hi, i have sony fx30 with 18-105mm, just curious can the gimbal work with those?

[@nulu5000]

would you recommend my Sony a7iii with a 24-105 lens for the dji rs3 mini? will it have problems because its to heavy or to big maybe? or does it fit perfect?

[@user-ne3zr9er1h]

did you find an answer?

[@jackpatmoreinc]

I have the Canon R6 Mark II and R7. I’m heavily debating on switching to either an A7SIII and A7IV or two A7IVs. I’m tired of Canon limiting their cameras and lenses and want the greatest low light and dynamic range performance. What would you recommend I do? Switch to Sony or stick to my current cameras?

[@chrisbrockhurst]

The reason you want to switch is Justified and many people do the same

[@jackpatmoreinc]

@@chrisbrockhurst Would you recommend the A7SIII or the FX3 for an A cam?

[@PicsfromRick]

A7siii, I have both and use the a7siii more,

[@RafalGendarz]

Best review. I want it!

[@chrisbrockhurst]

🙏🏼

[@hiteshwarmehla2267]

Still too much effort to balance and all. Will wait for them to be efficient enough to just work like quick release stuff. (Peak Design?)

[@chrisbrockhurst]

you might be waiting a whilst!

[@unboundbuckleys]

You can actually use the Pgytech quick release plate with this. Not sure about using a Peak Design one cos I don't have it.

[@demonhogo]

no need to remove the horizontal arm when going vertical

[@TheCicada007]

I have a A7iV + Sigma 24-70 setup. And I am confused in between the mini and Rs3. I plan to shoot weddings, real estate and for youtube. which would you recommend? Btw may I ask which apple watch case you're using in the video?

[@grahambinoreviews]

Nice video Chris! I am curious though, what monitor are you using in your studio to see yourself it looks great, thanks!

[@chrisbrockhurst]

That’s the OSEE Megamon

[@BryceKuhn]

Will this support the A7S3 with the Tamron 28-75? thanks!

[@keithce]

Do you have to use their special plate or can you keep a peak design plate on so strapping it back to your shoulder capture is easy?

[@IvanShulzhenko.backup]

I bought the same but have problem when I use vertical option, can’t open screen of my fx30. Any solution???

[@000MrJwright]

The Rode limits some of the gimbals configurations, eh?

[@ahmedelshall8946]

1st thanks for your nice and amazing videos.. I am using my setup for dental shooting , but I want to dive through vediography , want to do artistic dental vediography. . So I want to ask if the dji 3 mini will handle my setup . That's my current setup , Canon eosR with Canon macro lens 100mm RF . Also, I want to ask if can I fix led light on the cam. Or the gimbal while vediography . I will be mainly shooting faces , smiles & and teeth, so I need very sharp results & want to get all the fine details of the teeth , And sure, i want to shoot with 4K, but it's extremely difficult because of the crop broblem , i was thinking about 14 - 35 RF , or the 24 - 70 RF .. SO what do u recommend & if there is a better option. Regading light, i had a pair of the Godox M1 RGB Mini , but I don't know how will it be the result yet .. what do you think ?? And how can I fix the light on the dji mini rs3 Sorry for the long question. Thanks & best regards

[@santoshmore221]

I’m struggling to balance with 50mm 1.2 lens I have a7c

[@ChillVibesAT]

How does it handle the a7iv with 24 70 in vertical?

[@Datokatamadze]

What about when you zoom in at 70mm, is the balance comepltly out? and can the gimbal still handle it?

[@felipesalinas6478]

hey hello, what is that lavalier mic you have attached to your hoodie at minute 0:33 ??? thanks for this video!

[@merijn_yestra]

Great video! Love the colors. Which of the phantom luts have you used here?

[@chrisbrockhurst]

Tungsten for the most part, bit of a colour curve on there for more contrast 👌🏻

[@merijn_yestra]

@@chrisbrockhurst Thanks man. Looking good!

[@maxxpremium]

White microphone did you run with this set up? Struggling to balance with a sennheiser 440 😭 idk if its too big for it

[@OdieMatthews]

Is that a NMO hoodie 👀

[@jasonhnash05]

When your balancing lock the other axis, your making it so hard for yourself

[@amiterez2115]

any idea why can't it work with A7iii ? Or can it work but it was not specified here?

[@clickclickGoose]

No idea why I can’t orbit or pan in an arc very smoothly with this gimbal. Never had issues with any other gimbal. Can you share your follow speed, pan stiffness strength etc?

[@mattm7426]

Look up Peter Makholm

[@NathanJudson-fh5nf]

Are both Sony mics working at the same time?

[@ayanbanerjeefilms]

Where is A7iv?

[@markshirley01]

Chris, do you keep active stabilisation on when you use the RS3 Mini.

[@chrisbrockhurst]

Always turn it off

[@ThrottleRaaja]

Dear What is the settings for Orbit follow ?

[@kyleboselli3196]

Does anyone know if the mini will work with a7iv + 35 1.4 gmaster or sigma 85 1.4 Art lenses?

[@shreddykrueger9171]

Random question - Is the port keys monitor better than the Atomos Shinobi?? I'm looking to buy a monitor for my A7IV )dont need external recording) but want to make sure it supports face tracking and touch to focus

[@chrisbrockhurst]

Which portkeys are we talking about here? P6 is great because it has tiny bezels

[@shreddykrueger9171]

@@chrisbrockhurst Thank you so much for responding. I was talking about the Portkeys LH5P ii that you have posted about but I'm open to ANY monitor that allows me to use the Sony functions like seeing the AF square and face tracking on the screen while recording!

[@shreddykrueger9171]

@@chrisbrockhurst I've seen the portkeys monitor that supports touch to autofocus but I find it so strange that there isn't one monitor on the market that shows the touch tracking box on it. I feel like I would constantly be looking at the LCD screen which defeats the whole purpose of a monitor. Any advice?

[@DjimmyTrovy]

Cool.

[@tejaskeny2435]

How to zoom through gimbal?

[@GlassfilmWeddings]

will the rs3 mini hold the 24-70 mark 1? Also you should balance the 24-70 in the middle of the zoom range is what i do. RS3 right now. Want the mini for less weight lol

[@Tonellacam]

Did you ever figure out if it holds the mark 1 ?

[@theDanDeleon]

It says on the DJI site that the FX30 isn’t compatible yet. What does that mean exactly…?

[@chrisbrockhurst]

Works with the FX3 so don’t see why it wouldn’t (in terms of Balancing)

[@MiguelCarino]

Is it worth for using only with mobile??

[@AM1media]

Does it autolock into position when you put it to sleep or turn it off?

[@chrisbrockhurst]

Not like the RS3 no

[@AM1media]

@@chrisbrockhurst Awww man. I would buy two of them immediately. That would've been the official game changer.

[@thearabicdp]

Does this gimbal replace the RSC 2?

[@chrisbrockhurst]

Negative. Different products

[@user-ne3zr9er1h]

does it hold the 24-405mm?

[@petrub27]

03:11 pretty good? boy, you have no room to push, lol

[@crisolo]

Have you been able to balance this with a cage on the A7IV?

[@chrisbrockhurst]

Lose the cage and it’ll balanceb

[@sadiqandnature]

Does size matter?

[@chrisbrockhurst]

Always about what you can do with it

[@caseybachmeyer]

r5 will work also? r5c?

[@chrisbrockhurst]

Should do, similar weights to what i tested here

[@Jeremycpc]

Did you add any post stabilisation to your footage?

[@chrisbrockhurst]

Nope as is from camera

[@cristianmihai4818]

FX30 does not appear on the compatibility list of DJI gimbals....so no functions controlled from the gimbal...STUPID

[@JessicaAnhDao]

I'm here since I own an FX30 and it's not on the list so I'm just researching. Have you tried it out?

[@apexyao8931]

I tried it with A7S3, a Tilta cage and 16-35mm F4 PZ, but it doesn’t balance well. 🥹 It’s unfortunate

[@chrisbrockhurst]

Lose the cage and it’ll work fine. Cage is unnecessary weight