RS3 & FX3: WATCH Before You BUY
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 27 มิ.ย. 2024
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Is the DJI RS3 and FX3 the perfect combo? We show you 5 things that make this gimbal and camera a match made in TH-camr heaven.
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0:00 - RS3 and FX3
0:13 - Bluetooth Camera Control
1:14 - Focus Control
2:30 - Large Lenses
3:16 - Vertical Video
4:36 - FX3 Audio Handle on RS3
6:04 - Full kit or base RS3
6:44 - Q&A Opportunity
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WHAAAT?! Blackmagic users the bluetooth feature works for us. Honestly I don't even check compatibility most of the time for BM cameras because we usually don't have compatibility for it BUT the record button absolutely works with my P6K Pro and other BM cameras. small but one more feature to love this gimbal! Great video as always man!
Haha, I almost didn't even try the focus by wire when we first set it up. In the other video you can see where I'm using the focus motor, but didn't need to 😅. Thanks again! 🤘
blackmagic bluetooth is pretty handy and powerful, i've connected to my tilta nucleus Nano and now i can i start and stop the 6k pro with the Nano controller !
I didn't even think about the ole' Nano. Thanks for the tip 🤘
@@CliffKajun glad it helped you ! You also need the bluetooth+ app and an in app purchase, but it's really cheap and the app is sooo good that's worth every penny ! Works with a lot of BMD cameras, pocket and Ursa as well
@@bbrunorocha nice! Good to know, I'll check it out 🤘
solid work. informative, straight to the point, clear & concise - thank you
Thank you 🙏🏼
Great video. Just got mine for my FX3. I bought the ulanzi handle that can switch to side and back
Thank you! It's an amazing combo 🤘. Curious how well that handle works out? Looks pretty great
Thanks for showing with the XLR handle
Very good! Thanks for the rundown.
Thank you 🤘
that is the video i was looking for. 😀😊
Great video. Would have loved to see Raveneye included in the combo pack instead of the focus motor. Think I will end up buying the gimbal only option then buying the handle and raveneye in addition. Excited with what DJI is putting out though!
I agree. The Raveneye and handle are probably the most relevant ad ons, especially for Sony shooters. Me too! Definitely going to be getting my hands on that transmission system 😅
Thank you for this explanation of the RS3 x FX3. I think I will get the kit version as I also intend on purchasing a Ninja V to put on the RS3 handle, and use a shotgun mic and Rode Wireless Go II on the audio handle. I do like your mod to place the shotgun mic in the position shown in the video so that's going to be another purchase as well.
The Ninja V on the handle makes it a near perfect rig🤘. Just hit us up if you decide you want the mount. We will offer the print file for free as well if you have a printer.
With a large lense would I need a counter weight for the FX3?
This is one of the better videos I’ve seen about gimbal’s, I don’t think a lot of people take into account he added weight of a cage.
My small rig cage makes his camera unusable on an RS3 mini, whereas It was fine without
So I’m wondering if an FX3 with a half cage + a sennheiser mke400 can work on this or if I’ll need a pro
Hi
Love the video ad its does make me think:
I have the fx3 but will shoot mainly in portrait mode(horizontal) with a tamron 28-70.
But the rs3 would really be enough for shooting like hours ? I would love to save the money for not buying the rs3 pro...
Actually even for the normal horizontal mode, can you use this gimbals for hours ?
Thank you again for the video
Smallrig have a mic holder with a cold shoe connector on it, by the looks of it it's not that tall and it looks like you can make it connect to the cold shoe sideways while the mic faces forward. I am wondering if it would be a better idea to mount the mic in the slot that's under the camera mounting plate on the RS3. Maybe it will balance much easier this way?
Hi great video, where is the link if I will download and try to print this myself?
Very useful video! Very surprised that rs3 focus can be controlled via cable and that extra focus setup not needed. Does it work with most Sony and sigma lenses?
great video!!!
Thank you!! 🤘🏼
In another video, I saw that the focus motor can be used to zoom the lens.
Excellent video. I was thinking about ordering RS3 Pro for FX3 I think RS3 would just work, however can I use monitor mount and Atmos Ninja screen? It takes heavy batteries so would add more weight .
It would be great if you can cover using monitor setup and audio mic with RS3.
You could mount the monitor on the gimbal, but not the camera. The optional handle works great for monitor use. If you are trying to make it easier to balance, the mic could also be mounted on the gimbal as well.
@CliffKajun is there a way to set the ‘M’ button on the gimbal to be something like MF/AF toggle or focus hold? That would be super useful.
Very useful video! I was about to order the combo to have the focus motor, but now that you mention that focus and zoom can be controlled via a cable I'm reconsidering. I have a Canon R6, do you think this works on there as well?
Thank you! If you go to DJI's website they have a section under the rs3 that shows compatibility with each camera and connection type. Hopefully that helps 🤘
Great video !
Pulling focus with no focus motor 🤩
Is that also compatible with Sony A7III ?
I'm thinking on replacing my old Weebill-S ;)
Yep, the A7iii works for focus with the USBc cable 🤘 if you have any issues, make sure the cam firmware is updated. Haha, yea it was time for us to move on from the weebill S as well. It's been a good gimbal 😅
He’s the best
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Hello Cliff thank you very much for the insight ! I have the FX3 and I am looking for a new Gimbal so your Review is very helpful in the buying process. I just have one question, I kept the XLR with the Sony Grip for the mic. Can I balance it as well as you did on the RS3 ? Thank you very much.
Hey! With the mic up high you need more counterweights underneath. Personally, I felt the mic needed to be lower for consistent work. A more practical option might be to mount the mic to a monitor arm or similar on the side of the gimbal (non moving part).
I ordered the base kit and trying to get the handle. As a solo shooters I don’t really need the focus motors. Never used it on my ronin sc
Yea, this would have been our choice as well. The Rs2 handles should be compatible if you have any issues getting the one from dji. (Which is nice).
question, does this have the capability of activetrack mode, or will you have to buy the raveneye transmitter ??? are they compatible together
Great video…. But isn’t there a portrait mode like in the rs2?
Good catch! There is a portrait/fpv mode, but you'll have to hold the gimbal horizontally, and it's not nearly as stable or practical for filming vertically. If you're going to shoot a lot of reels or do it for clients, you'll definitely need to mount the camera vertically.
Really nice video dude , i have sony fx3 and sigma 24-70 will it work ? I also use vnd
Thanks! 🤘🏽 Yes, it will hold it just fine. The 70-200 worked great, and without extra weights, when I wasn't running a mic.
Do you have an idea how long a single FX3 battery lasts with power delivery from the gimbal?
I was on the fence for the pro but this seems perfect for my setup. I don’t have a cage on my FX3 (yet) but if it’ll be good either way that’s good then
How about using fx3 with titla mirage vnd plus 24-70mm is it able to hold it?
But what about the fx30 with a tilta cage?
Will this work with the FX-30 and sigma 18-35 with rode mic?
Some great info there. Thank you.
Do you think it would balance ok with a cage on? I have the 8Sinn cage and it’s quite wide on the right of the camera and may well bump the motor? Any thoughts?
Thanks! I think it will work fine with the 8Sinn. For some setups I move the fx3 nearly all the way over and there is still room. The plate that comes with it has a slot on each side and a hole in the center. Giving you about 2" of travel side to side.
@@CliffKajun Thank you so much! That’s great info for me. Much appreciated.
The remote/record function big gulps the battery. ✊😅
Hi someone please help me, is dji rs3 pro compatable via bluetooth with Sony fx30 camera??
Any tips for connecting an external recorder like the Ninja V?
I think your best bet would be to get a "briefcase" handle (dji or third party) and mount to it.
This video specifically uses FX3 as it doesn't have a viewfinder. Cameras with a viewfinder and even with a long lens will have to be moved back, because of which the viewfinder will touch the motor
Great video! So I mounted the FX3 on the gimbal, and paired them via Bluetooth, but when I pressed the record button on the gimbal, it triggered the audio level controls, it did not record on the camera. Any ideas why this is happening? Appreciate the help
That is very strange. Have you been able to resolve it? If not, what firmware are you running on the Cam?
I need to know if FX3 stock top a handle and eco x1m and tilta cage balance on rs3. Does not on rsc2
Only with a counter weight as shown in the video. Strapping a 970 npf battery on the bottom worked great for us. If this is a common setup for you, may want to consider the pro. If it's just every ince in a while, the rs3 is perfect.
Should I get RS3 pro or RS3 for weddings. Just want your take on it
Just curious why would it matter what one you have for a wedding? Wouldnt it depend on the size of the camera you are using?
Does RS3 will take weight of 24-105mm lens with Ef Lens mount ??
It should. The 70-200 is about 7 ounces more than the 24-105.
Doesn’t setting the camera to Manual Focus negate any of the benefits of the auto focus on the FX3? I was hoping you could have the best of both worlds with AF most of the time, but ability to use the focus wheel on the RS3 to enable MF when necessary.
Is it just one or the other?
The lens remains on AF, but the camera will need to be in MF for the focus wheel to work. If you find yourself switching from gimbal controlled MF to Sony AF often, you could set a custom button like '4' to switch MF/AF.
@@CliffKajun is there a way to set the ‘M’ button on the gimbal to be something like MF/AF toggle or focus hold? That would be super useful.
Hi, I have looked everywhere online and I'm still not sure...I want to use my Sony FX3 with tamron 35-150 f2 which is huge and heavy. But I see you using the 70-200 which is also huge, and only 100g lighter. How is it with that lens on? Does the gimbal struggle? I don't really want to be on the edge with a lens that will be on my camera 90% of the time. But I also can't really afford the RS3 pro! Your thoughts on this would be super useful, thanks
I think it could handle it, but it would definitely be operating close to the edge of its ability. If you don't want to pay for the rs3 pro, your best option is likely the rs2. The rs2 has a higher payload than the rs3 standard. I'm not 100% on balancing, but it should work fine.
In your case, this is the order I would shop (best first) :
Rs3 pro
Rs2
Rs3
@@CliffKajun Thanks very much. One last question, can a gimbal be too powerful for lighter setups and cause issues? The tamron is my only huge heavy lens, the rest are primes and very light like the Sony 85mm 1.8. Will these still be fine on the RS3 Pro? If so then I'll get it as it will be worth the extra investment overall
The RS2 in the UK is not really cheaper than the RS3 PRO, unless I get it used of course
@@AlexDelfont That makes sense. If you auto tune the motors, light weight should not be an issue. I've mounted just a phone on the rs3 before.
2:22 What about for the fx30...?
I have not tested it, but I believe it will work. You may want to look at more recent firmware update release notes for the rs3 on the DJI website. They also have camera compatibility charts there as well. Sorry it’s not a direct answer, but hopefully it helps 🤘🏼
Wondering if the RS3 will be able to hold the weight of the FX3 and the 100-400mm.
"hold it" Yes, but use it in any practical way: I don't think so. The FX3 with the 70-200f4 is nearly maxed out on adjustment. A few more grams out front and you would need a counter weight. If you need to fly the 100-400, I would go with the pro.
@@CliffKajun thanx for the reply, would love to see some shots when zoomed in at 200mm!
@@domgrimard2088 we have another video coming soon with different focal lengths, but in the meantime our other video on the rs3 has a few clips at 100 and 200mm. (Very few clips so maybe not worth watching 🤣)
were you able to run that 70-200 on there?
Yes. It's about maxed out, but it is completely usable, especially when the audio handle is removed. Which is kinda pointless anyway on a 70-200 lol
Can the focus motor be used on the zoom ring?
Yes, but you’ll need to extend the 15mm rod for longer lenses like this. AAnnd of course DJI uses a different size rod, so you will need an adapter 😅🤦🏻 (I think small rig has one). It may struggle on tighter lenses, but works fairly well on most. You’ll also need the lens support on with the lens strapped down to avoid shake.
@@CliffKajun Thanks!!
Is it possible to switch to portrait mode with button press as with RSC2? Thanks.
You can switch to portrait mode in fpv mode. You'll need to hold the gimbal horizontally, and it isn't as stable. Definitely works for a few shots here and there, but not a good solution if portrait work is common for you.
@@CliffKajun so that mean it is basically the same as with RSC2 except if vertical plate is used. Thanks.
@@DuskoJovic yes. No problem 🤘
Just bought a RS3 Pro. Blutooth connection worked great for 1 day. Day 2 the Blutooth on my FX3 is completely broken. Turning the Blutooth on reliably crashes the camera. When it doesn’t crash, it doesn’t connect either. I’m on FX3 firmware version 2.0. Either DJI or Sony messed up big time
ohh, that sucks! I haven't updated the firmware yet on our FX3. Just haven't had time. Would be curious to know if you find out the cause.
@@CliffKajun Also having the same issue on version 2.0
Is the issue on going or fixed now. I am thinking about getting FX3 and RS3 or RS3 Pro. What would you recommend?
@@swanhtet1 After a long back and forth with Sony support, they had me send the camera in. They ended up replacing the logic board. No matter how much I pressed, they wouldn't give me more information about what failed or why. I've used the bluetooth with my RS3 Pro since getting it back and the problem hasn't returned yet. Maybe I got a bad unit... but I know there are a handful of other reports of the same issue. Now that it's working properly, the run stop function is really wonderful tbh
@@danfinlayson5014 Thank you sir. I am planning to buy both next month.
Do you know if the FX30 is also supported?
That is a really good question, and one that I’ll have to test. Might take a week since I don’t currently own an fx30. If you get an update in the meantime, we’d love to hear about it. 🤘🏼
In the web I found contradictory statements, so I don't know, which I can trust. In the compatibility chart from DJI is only the FX3.
Would I be able to to balance canon R6 with battery grip?
I tried putting a similar weight and spacer under our fx3 (350gram weight, 700 gram camera), and found that it was a little too tall even with a lower base plate. You could do it with a counter weight, but if the battery grip is a must (vs putting an external pack on the gimbal) I would go with the Pro.
Much appreciated
can Bluetooth control zoom on rs3 or only rec?
No, just record over BT. Here is the link for various cameras from DJI: www.dji.com/mobile/support/compatibility/rs-3/fx3
@@CliffKajun thanks a lot!!!!!!
how did you attached the battery???
A lipo battery strap. (Velcro strap for fpv drone batteries)
@@CliffKajun haha nice very creative
I thought the RS3 had portrait mode built-in (without mounting the camera vertically)…
It has portrait mode in FPV mode. Which means you have to hold the gimbal horizontally and it isn't nearly as stable/smooth. It definitely works in a pinch (and I should have included it in this video), but it isn't practical for every day use.
@@CliffKajun thanks for the quick reply, got it! I have that mode on my Zhiyun Crane M3 and it does the job, since when I shot Portrait mode is strictly for Social Media, so it doesn’t have to be perfect stabilization, just want to take the edge off, compared to shooting hand held.
I would imagine that the battery life decreases when using bluetooth?
Good question. My immediate answer would be yes, but after a little research, bluetooth only uses about 3%-4% of the battery life on a phone. The ratio of use to battery size on a gimbal is probably even less. Another factor would be the amount of battery savings by having the gimbal in standby slightly longer vs reaching for the record button and putting torque on the arms when you press it. Although this would be negligible, I think it might offset the small amount of BT draw. The final point would be the battery savings on the camera since you would record slightly less. Of course, the USB would probably be the most efficient route.
@@CliffKajunThanks for reply.
Valid points. I've been looking through other videos and noone seem to mention anything about it.