Great review Peter! Just received mine today. Put my a7siii with Sony 16-35pz on it, logged in to the DJI app and installed the new firmware. The balance process was easy and the user interface is a dream to use. This thing is amazing, everything I wanted my old weeble s to be.
Got mine today and I love it. I have all of DJI's gimbals, but this little guy is perfect for a run and gun daily vlogging or lightweight travel setup. It exists basically to compete with the Crane M3, which I feel DJI produced a better product, as they usually do compared to Zhyiun. I am going to run my A7SIII or my FX3 and my Sony 14mm on it. For my 16-35 GM 2.8 I will probably stick to my RS3 as the 16-35 does push it almost to the limit of the mini IMO.
It's a gimbal that can work well for professional use and would also be convenient for personal use. It would be great to have cinematic quality footage of family trips.
I mounted a Canon R5 with an RF 24-70mm F2.8L IS USM Standard Zoom Lens + the smallrig handle and it is AMAZING! The fact that something this little can do what it does --- def bang for your buck! Thanks for the video brother.
You're the only reviewer I've seen point out that issue with pushing it to the edges of range of motion and how it didn't hold up to that. Interesting. Doesn't seem like a major problem though
I watched the DJI tutorial and another one for the RS3 (which I have now, not the mini). I was impressed that I learned more about the menu and some of your perspectives.
My first gimbal was the Zhiyun Weebill-S and that thing was a complete piece of trash and always had some issues going on no matter what. I wish they would have had this gimbal back in the day because it looks like it's pretty damn good by comparison. Anyone coming into the gimbal game should feel extremely lucky to have something like this as an option!
I currently use the S. Overall is a great gimbal but I do get nervous at some ideas I want to do with it. Biggest issue is the locks shaved off the metal so now the motors are loose.
@@ericstahl I came up with some really nice custom numbers I’ll share with you, let me see if I can get these to you in the next comment in the next day or two, I’ve got it pretty buttery smooth now
You are awesome Peter, you’re the man, because of this review, I am going to pick one up. But in the meantime, I’m going to binge watch all your videos again 😂😂😂 Love your content Bro.
Few problems I get with the rs3 mini: 1. all the tutorials are in Chinese?? 2. With some motions the gimbal goes in overdrive acts erratic and frankly spooks the heck out of me.. first time gimbal user but I thought I’d have a lot of freedom working with that?? My set up is well below 2kgs and properly balanced 3. The panorama mode looked promising but what’s with the setup and all those angles? Am I a computer or something? I want a simple view from my camera and I want it to take a simple panorama, how should I set it up??? Without getting too geometrical:D 4. Same goes for Timelapses and waypoints..
I have the ronin S and I really love this new small gimbal, for commercial and wedding, with a a7iii + 28-75mm + videomic pro plus on the top, like a similar setup to the one on your video, you think it is too much weight? Thanks for the feedback and response 🔥🔥
Great video I have baught this gimbal but unfortunately my camera is OMD (Olympus) and Bluetooth will not work with these cameras so I have to use the tether mode with cable. which is annoying but still can control the gimbal from the app .
DJI says that this is compatible with Nikon Z6 and I moved from RONIN SC to avoid so much weight and go lighter but is impossible to balance a Nikon Z with a 35mm lens. any advice you can give me?
Buying this gimbal to use with my eos r lenses or buy a more convenient Pocket 3 that I could use as a webcam aswell.... Even if the videos will be better with the RS3 mini I feel I would be more likely to use something smaller, more minimal. I would need it mainly for real estate videography.
Does the gimbal remember the balance when you take off the camera and put it on it again (with the same lens, of course), or do you have to balance it every time?
How well does this gimbal work in terms of Bluetooth? For Sony cameras, you've got the imaging edge app. If you're into video shoots, you might have Monitor+ on your phone and now you've got Bluetooth from the gimbal. Do they all somehow work together or will one of these interfere with another?
Great video Peter. Informative and compelling. New subscriber here. The gimbal is a strong competitor for the Zhiyun crane M3 with similar specs, layout, functions and design. I hope the bluetooth connectivity sends a strong message to Zhiyun to upgrade their firmware and look after their M3 customers else they might turn to DJI!!
excellent review I'm ordering mine today your video confirms all the info I was looking for. Now I do seriously suggest you to work on your cardio I couldn't believe my eyes when i saw you running out of breath jogging 5 meters. Any way thx!!!!!!
i want to buy a gimbal. but i'm very confused which one to buy for my Canon eos 80D + 50mm prime lens.Between weebill-s & Dji Rs3 mini . i make shorts & cinematic vlog video ...please help me . which one i'll buy? or any other option in this budget .
Peter, great video! Really informative and provides the kind of info people are looking for. What's your opinion on using the RS3 Mini or RS3 with a Sony A7IV and a 24-70mm Sigma lens? I'm mainly using it for family videos, family parties, and travel.
I thought this could be the perfect replacement for my Zhiyun Crane 2s as I was after something smaller, but seeing it struggle on certain angles with the 16-35mm gm lens has changed my mind! Great review as always Peter.
I bought this for my Canon R6, works greta for video, but can not get it to release the shutter fir photos, just record seems to work. Any tips before I send it back?
My girlfriend is also a videographer and my RS2 is a bit too heavy for her on longer jobs. I wonder if this would be great for her. Us manly men (lol) often forget that we have some bigger muscles than our female counterparts, so I also believe, that this would could be a first choice for many female content-creators. Mange mandlige bjørnekram fra Danmark
I love the idea of a small compact gimbal to easily bring with me cause I prefer packing as minimal as possible. But then I remember how I shoot and the way I swing around my camera on the gimbal. The second you showed the motors don't hold the weight sideways, it is a no go for me. Keeping the RS Pro on my wish list.
Peter how did you manage to brake the glass on your Apple Watch Ultra?
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Do you also have this issue that the RS3 Mini is vibrating and making a slight noise, almost rhythmically? Even when you use a really light setup, with the gimbal properly balanced of course. I am aware of the fact that inside a gimbal there are moving pieces and there should be some noise and vibrations but these seem different than any other gimbal. If anybody has the same issue or if you know that is normal for it to do so please let me know.
For work, the pro versions are the best choice, as they can handle any combination, even unbalanced setups or extended zoom lenses when necessary. The rs3 and rs3 mini are best for everyday use and travel. Another advantage of the Pro versions is that you can attach a microphone to the top of the camera and still make all the moves you want while filming
Is there a chance you own a phone (lens) cage which you could attach to the gimbal (+ the phone and maybe some lens and filters)? I'm still looking for a gimbal that can operate a phone with a lens as a camera. On top of that it would be great to know if phone can be connected via bluetooth as camera and if it would trigger in some / any camera application (preferably an iPhone). Thank you in advance, great video as always.
Would like to see a side by side with the RS3. Of course I’d love a light weight gimbal like this, but weaker motors must come with some compromise? I have the FX3 with 24-105 lens ans wonder whether the mini would hold up at 105mm. Also the RS3 has the “super smooth” mode where it sacrifices battery and boosts the motor torque, does the mini have anything like this? All influencers so far have only been peddling the DJI stats. Would love an actual review
Hey Peter. As you use peak design qr plates, have you tried to mount an adaptor on top of the DJI mini plate ? So I won’t have to change plates all the time ?
I can confirm that the plate that comes with this gimbal easily fits onto the Peak Design Carbon tripod and the Gorillapod 5k ball head. Those are the only ones I have tried so far.
Nice gimbal I now have one but hey my Nikon D7200 doesn't have a USB C port!!!!! Need a new camera? Unless a 3.5mm jack to USB C works? Be nice to have a video about what cameras are now best with this RS 3 please Peter
@@PeterLindgren1 I just sold all my 2019 gear to purchase this and the 70-200 GMII and the 35mm 1.4 Just a badass combo for a Hybrid shooter Like me cant wait to see your review and thoughts Best regards, rick
Great review! I've been looking for a gimbal that would be able to support a decent size payload and that lightweight so I could travel easily with it and just my luck DJI drops exactly what I needed! Just ordered mine, it's my first gimbal and can't wait till it gets here 😁 (p.s. just realized you're the guy from the Motion Array ads lol)
Peter's take on DJIs RS3 Mini is what the people needed. 👍🏾
Great review Peter! Just received mine today. Put my a7siii with Sony 16-35pz on it, logged in to the DJI app and installed the new firmware. The balance process was easy and the user interface is a dream to use. This thing is amazing, everything I wanted my old weeble s to be.
How is the battery life, and is it easy to replace the camera battery when needed ?
Real life demos - Perfect Peter. Thank you!
Got mine today and I love it. I have all of DJI's gimbals, but this little guy is perfect for a run and gun daily vlogging or lightweight travel setup. It exists basically to compete with the Crane M3, which I feel DJI produced a better product, as they usually do compared to Zhyiun. I am going to run my A7SIII or my FX3 and my Sony 14mm on it. For my 16-35 GM 2.8 I will probably stick to my RS3 as the 16-35 does push it almost to the limit of the mini IMO.
Help with one please
Hi can you share how it's better than M3? I'm deciding between the two
@@illuminis payload capacity, algorithm, color (that’s subjective), UI, for me it is just an overall better experience.
How is it with fx3 + 16-35 Gm?
@@lotnymarek6783 it works, but it’s almost at capacity, if you want to run that setup I would just get the standard RS3.
Looks pretty good. I wonder how good for regular vlogging - what do you think?
I find it very ideal for covering busy events since it will be very handy to bring around, plus Ronin quality cannot be questioned.
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Bro the THUMBNAIL IS EXTREMELY CATCHY that I clicked without even the need for this gimble 🙌😍
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It's a gimbal that can work well for professional use and would also be convenient for personal use. It would be great to have cinematic quality footage of family trips.
I mounted a Canon R5 with an RF 24-70mm F2.8L IS USM Standard Zoom Lens + the smallrig handle and it is AMAZING! The fact that something this little can do what it does --- def bang for your buck! Thanks for the video brother.
You're the only reviewer I've seen point out that issue with pushing it to the edges of range of motion and how it didn't hold up to that. Interesting. Doesn't seem like a major problem though
Sir did u turn on image stabilisation in your camera ??
I was waiting for YOUR review Peter! Can’t wait!
I watched the DJI tutorial and another one for the RS3 (which I have now, not the mini). I was impressed that I learned more about the menu and some of your perspectives.
Exactly whose review i was waiting for! You are amazing!
This was basically the perfect review! Congrats!
I think the vertical mode natively is game changing. The fact it can handle a Sony a7siii and the GM lens is insane. Def getting one 🔥
did you regret buying it?
Why the gimbal was acting abnormal in between the video 6:44
My first gimbal was the Zhiyun Weebill-S and that thing was a complete piece of trash and always had some issues going on no matter what. I wish they would have had this gimbal back in the day because it looks like it's pretty damn good by comparison. Anyone coming into the gimbal game should feel extremely lucky to have something like this as an option!
What was wrong with your Webill-S? I have that model and it is flawless.
I currently use the S. Overall is a great gimbal but I do get nervous at some ideas I want to do with it. Biggest issue is the locks shaved off the metal so now the motors are loose.
@@emb3rke what are your settings for the control on the S? I struggle mainly with my panning is not as smooth as I want it
@@ericstahl Sorry, I don't remember exactly but I changed the settings according to a TH-cam video.
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I came up with some really nice custom numbers I’ll share with you, let me see if I can get these to you in the next comment in the next day or two, I’ve got it pretty buttery smooth now
Had to return ours, Roll motor axis kept on showing "Lock" ... hopefully it's just faulty, love the size of it.
You are awesome Peter, you’re the man, because of this review, I am going to pick one up.
But in the meantime, I’m going to binge watch all your videos again 😂😂😂
Love your content Bro.
I am so tempted to get this for my Sony A7C with a Tamron 17 to 28. Feels like it would be perfect. Awesome video Peter.
That would be a nice and light system.
same here!
Thank you. If I need to take some pictures during a video, can they be done without removing the camera from the gimbal ?
the outro is on fire 🔥🔥 love from norway
great video. Can we use Canon R8 with this?
I came here for a review. Ended enjoying the ASMR more than I thought I would
Few problems I get with the rs3 mini:
1. all the tutorials are in Chinese??
2. With some motions the gimbal goes in overdrive acts erratic and frankly spooks the heck out of me.. first time gimbal user but I thought I’d have a lot of freedom working with that?? My set up is well below 2kgs and properly balanced
3. The panorama mode looked promising but what’s with the setup and all those angles? Am I a computer or something? I want a simple view from my camera and I want it to take a simple panorama, how should I set it up??? Without getting too geometrical:D
4. Same goes for Timelapses and waypoints..
Awesome video Peter!
I like all your videos man, thanks for this review 🙌🙌
I have the ronin S and I really love this new small gimbal, for commercial and wedding, with a a7iii + 28-75mm + videomic pro plus on the top, like a similar setup to the one on your video, you think it is too much weight?
Thanks for the feedback and response 🔥🔥
Great video I have baught this gimbal but unfortunately my camera is OMD (Olympus) and Bluetooth will not work with these cameras so I have to use the tether mode with cable. which is annoying but still can control the gimbal from the app .
Great video! Could you share how you shoot the Ram video please? Just want to know how you use this gimbal there! Thanks! 👍🏼👌🏼
How the hell could you run one-handed?? Amazing! Love that you do your own stunts
What is the camera and lens in the thumbnail?
Does the GH5 M2 also works with the RS3 Mini? (on the website is only the GH5 listed...the GH5M2 is missing)
Cool!
DJI says that this is compatible with Nikon Z6 and I moved from RONIN SC to avoid so much weight and go lighter but is impossible to balance a Nikon Z with a 35mm lens. any advice you can give me?
Was waiting for your review here. Strange to see you late but i don't care unless we get to see your review 🙂
It looks really well built. Would be nice to have a fill light like the Craine M3 though. Does it have an attachment point for 3/4 thread do you know?
Buying this gimbal to use with my eos r lenses or buy a more convenient Pocket 3 that I could use as a webcam aswell.... Even if the videos will be better with the RS3 mini I feel I would be more likely to use something smaller, more minimal. I would need it mainly for real estate videography.
Does anyone know if the mini will work with a7iv + 35 1.4 gmaster or sigma 85 1.4 Art lenses?
Will this work on a FX-30 with a sigma 18-35mm lens?
Can’t mount the GH52 with connector plate lip.
Would this work with a7-4 song g master f2.8 70-200mm ii lense, it comes in together around 1.7kg
Does the gimbal remember the balance when you take off the camera and put it on it again (with the same lens, of course), or do you have to balance it every time?
Hi, it’s compatible with Nikon d5600? Thanks
How well does this gimbal work in terms of Bluetooth? For Sony cameras, you've got the imaging edge app. If you're into video shoots, you might have Monitor+ on your phone and now you've got Bluetooth from the gimbal. Do they all somehow work together or will one of these interfere with another?
Great video Peter. Informative and compelling. New subscriber here. The gimbal is a strong competitor for the Zhiyun crane M3 with similar specs, layout, functions and design. I hope the bluetooth connectivity sends a strong message to Zhiyun to upgrade their firmware and look after their M3 customers else they might turn to DJI!!
excellent review I'm ordering mine today your video confirms all the info I was looking for. Now I do seriously suggest you to work on your cardio I couldn't believe my eyes when i saw you running out of breath jogging 5 meters. Any way thx!!!!!!
Great video! Thanks. Don't even interested in the product itself, but Peter Lindgren's video is great in its shape.
i want to buy a gimbal. but i'm very confused which one to buy for my Canon eos 80D + 50mm prime lens.Between weebill-s & Dji Rs3 mini . i make shorts & cinematic vlog video ...please help me . which one i'll buy? or any other option in this budget .
Heyy men..
Did you buy any of these gimbal plzzz let me know.. i am here with same problem 😔
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do you typically use a gimbal to vlog (film yourself while walking)?
I can tell how compact it is from the box. Unboxing my RS2 occupied my entire table. Reading through the features, this will be a superb mini gimbal.
Peter, great video! Really informative and provides the kind of info people are looking for. What's your opinion on using the RS3 Mini or RS3 with a Sony A7IV and a 24-70mm Sigma lens? I'm mainly using it for family videos, family parties, and travel.
I'd say go for the bigger one!
One day I will upgrade my Weebill S with a bigger DJI gimbal. Great video! Glad to see DJI competing with the smaller gimbals.
Awesome Work !!!
I thought this could be the perfect replacement for my Zhiyun Crane 2s as I was after something smaller, but seeing it struggle on certain angles with the 16-35mm gm lens has changed my mind! Great review as always Peter.
I bought this for my Canon R6, works greta for video, but can not get it to release the shutter fir photos, just record seems to work. Any tips before I send it back?
Did you get a solution?
I'm thinking of buying this gimbal but for bmpcc 6k. Can anyone recommend if they've done this before I really can't afford the other ones.
so if anyone cxan help i cant connect to bluetooth I got a74, so far i wanna get rid of it+
helo sir do you own a hohem mt2? hope you can honestly review that
Wow 16-35 will go? Great! Though it’s too heavy. What if we add the NTG mic? 😢
No one except this person showed every flaw znd good abt gimbal. 👏👏👏
That gimbal is very good, you were running and it was pretty stable. good video.
My girlfriend is also a videographer and my RS2 is a bit too heavy for her on longer jobs. I wonder if this would be great for her.
Us manly men (lol) often forget that we have some bigger muscles than our female counterparts, so I also believe, that this would could be a first choice for many female content-creators.
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I love the idea of a small compact gimbal to easily bring with me cause I prefer packing as minimal as possible. But then I remember how I shoot and the way I swing around my camera on the gimbal. The second you showed the motors don't hold the weight sideways, it is a no go for me. Keeping the RS Pro on my wish list.
do touch upon battery duration given small size
can you use raven eye for active track with this ?
Hey Peter, What's the "Anti Theft Sticker" behind Camera LCD Screen- Below the MAIN CAM sticker! that would be helpful. Thanks.
I am trying find a gimbal to fit my Canon EOS 77D DSLR, do you know which is the best option with full compatibility?
ya looks great!!!!i might buy it for my M50 with a sigman 16mm
I was waiting for your review mate. I was waiting for a budget friendly gimbal.
“I need more cardio” 😂😂😂😂
With 16-35pz, it’s THE BEST everyday setup. With wireless zoom at the touch of your finger
Can you give a hint about the balance adjustment? I can't use the lens. 35 150 tamron
The 35-150 is way too heavy for this gimbal
Its interesting they made lockable arms just now, zhiyun had those on the weebil S which is like 4 years old now?
They’ve had that for years on the bigger versions, but it’s a nice addition to the smaller one too!
it's not, lockable arms have been within dji standards since the ronin sc mk1
Yeah, but having to use a Zhiyun 😬
awesome video. you inspired me to pick one up. One question though! What FPS did you record at for the intro of the truck?
Thats what she said!!
Would you advice this for the XH2S and run and gun? Or rather the bigger version.
Now that the battery is non-removable, isnt that an issue for depletion over-time ?
Peter how did you manage to brake the glass on your Apple Watch Ultra?
Do you also have this issue that the RS3 Mini is vibrating and making a slight noise, almost rhythmically? Even when you use a really light setup, with the gimbal properly balanced of course. I am aware of the fact that inside a gimbal there are moving pieces and there should be some noise and vibrations but these seem different than any other gimbal.
If anybody has the same issue or if you know that is normal for it to do so please let me know.
Not really, as long as i do the calibration before shooting it works fine!
Hi. can i use the sony a7c tamron 28-75 2.8 G2 on this dji mini
can we use it for real estate videos with fujifilm xt5
Can you turn the camera to vertical mode with this?
like that ending thing, keep it on
Vad tycker du om insta 360 1 inch? Har du använt den något sen sista bloggen du visa den?
For work, the pro versions are the best choice, as they can handle any combination, even unbalanced setups or extended zoom lenses when necessary.
The rs3 and rs3 mini are best for everyday use and travel.
Another advantage of the Pro versions is that you can attach a microphone to the top of the camera and still make all the moves you want while filming
Do you think either the RS 3 or RS3 Mini can be used with RX10iv? Yknow with its telescopic lens
Is there a chance you own a phone (lens) cage which you could attach to the gimbal (+ the phone and maybe some lens and filters)? I'm still looking for a gimbal that can operate a phone with a lens as a camera. On top of that it would be great to know if phone can be connected via bluetooth as camera and if it would trigger in some / any camera application (preferably an iPhone). Thank you in advance, great video as always.
Love it I watched the adds 4 u
Great presentation!! Do you think it will hold an R6 with a 28-70 lens?
read the charts at DJI, answer is yes
Would like to see a side by side with the RS3. Of course I’d love a light weight gimbal like this, but weaker motors must come with some compromise? I have the FX3 with 24-105 lens ans wonder whether the mini would hold up at 105mm.
Also the RS3 has the “super smooth” mode where it sacrifices battery and boosts the motor torque, does the mini have anything like this?
All influencers so far have only been peddling the DJI stats. Would love an actual review
I wonder whether having higher torque motors also makes a difference for the quality of stabilisation even if the camera is nowhere near max load?
I’m using it rigjt now with the FX3 24-105!! I will comment back and let you know.
read the supported items chart, the 24-105 will work on it with a 5D MkIV, that's a pretty damn heavy setup
That is my question too 🤔
It works!!!! DJI RS3 mini holds the FX3 with 24-105. Vertical and horizontal with no issues.
Just to be sure. You write mirrorless.
But am i right that it can handle a payload of 2kg?
So a mirror can can it handle that also?
Was your camera stabilisation on in your running tests? Great video!
Can you make a giveaway, that empty box 🤣🤣🤣💪
Hey... I got it too... First gimble of my lift to start with... Good
Can I use it with Sony 24-105 ?
Hey Peter. As you use peak design qr plates, have you tried to mount an adaptor on top of the DJI mini plate ? So I won’t have to change plates all the time ?
I can confirm that the plate that comes with this gimbal easily fits onto the Peak Design Carbon tripod and the Gorillapod 5k ball head. Those are the only ones I have tried so far.
@@CAMTechChris it should it is Arca compatible
Nice gimbal I now have one but hey my Nikon D7200 doesn't have a USB C port!!!!! Need a new camera? Unless a 3.5mm jack to USB C works? Be nice to have a video about what cameras are now best with this RS 3 please Peter
I only use Sony cameras 😊
Would you use it for a Action 3. Or is it to much?
Another great video
but wheres your video on the A7R V ?
Looking forward to it
Thanks! Havent gotten my hands on it!
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I just sold all my 2019 gear to purchase this and the 70-200 GMII and the 35mm 1.4
Just a badass combo for a Hybrid shooter
Like me
cant wait to see your review and thoughts
Best regards, rick
@@rickvestuto too bad that the Lumix S5-IIX is dropping and makes your Sony junk pile level, LOL
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LOL thats funny
Oh.........BTW We love your channel..........LMAO
Ordered one right when it came out
Great review! I've been looking for a gimbal that would be able to support a decent size payload and that lightweight so I could travel easily with it and just my luck DJI drops exactly what I needed! Just ordered mine, it's my first gimbal and can't wait till it gets here 😁 (p.s. just realized you're the guy from the Motion Array ads lol)
Hahaha! I love that i'm recognized from those ads, make me happy to hear that the client enjoyed my work!