Should you upgrade to the DJI RS3 or RS3 PRO if you already own the RS2 or RSC2 camera stabiliser? well, we’re here to tell you that the perfect gimbal just got better!
Dan Watson’s popular YouTube channel is known for its real-world gear tests and comparisons. Being a fan of DJI gimbals, Watson claims that they are the among best on the market, particularly the new models. In this YouTube video, he breaks down what’s new with the RS 3 and RS 3 Pro, the differences between the two, and how they compare to its predecessors, the RSC 2 and RS 2. While the changes may seem small, they make a big difference.
Let’s look at the RS 3 and RS 3 Pro standout features:
The RS 3 Pro may be bigger than the RS 3, but thanks to its carbon fibre construction, it’s not much heavier (a real benefit if you’re working with larger camera setups.) Both gimbals have improved stabilisation and can be controlled and customised via the Ronin app. One of the biggest advantages the RS 3 Pro has is the DJI Ronin Image Transmitter, allowing for live monitoring remotely in 1080p30 up to 600 feet away. It also features full active track mode, so the RS 3 Pro will track a subject. This is great if you’re filming alone.
The RS 3 Pro can handle up to 10 pounds and the RS 3 can handle 6.6 pounds, they both have an adjustment knob on the plate to fine-tune where the camera is positioned and new clamps to lock things into place (a big improvement over the RSC 2’s screw attachments.) Both have an autolock feature. Their Bluetooth connectivity to your camera eliminates the need for cables to control it, including record start/stop.
There is a LiDAR Range Finder for the RS 3 Pro, which is a fairly fast autofocus feature to be used with the DJI focus motor and AF or manual lenses. Those autofocus settings can be modified.
In conclusion, Watson finds the updates to the new gimbals make both the RS 3 and RS 3 Pro must-haves for content creators, even going as far as to state that the RS 3 Pro is the “ultimate gimbal for just about everything.”
If you’d like to see more of what the DJI RS 3 Pro can really do and why it lives up to its ‘ultimate gimbal’ status, check out this video by Peter Lindgren: