Good light gimbal for Sony A7r3?

Hi!

 

I have a 90 mm 2.8 lens- not clear if it will work- it's not on the supported list, but I did find an article that claims it works "ok" with that lens. Either way, any other gimbal recommendations?

 

Thanks!

What gimbal do you have, or are looking at? Are you talking about a motorized gimbal, or something like a Wimberly head?

 

I have a DJI Ronin S, Sony A7iii and Sony 90/2.8 macro. If you can balance the camera, the Ronin S will work. I've set it up with a Sony 24-70/2.8 too. For convenience I installed a RRS Arca clamp and extended slider plate, which gives me great latitude for balance. The motors have more than enough torque. It is not light, however. I have a shoulder strap, and fitted it for use with a monopod. Otherwise it is like a steady-cam without the harness.

 

Most 90 mm lenses are smaller and lighter than the 90/2.8 macro. When using a gimbal, smaller and lighter is a good thing.

 

Most gimbals (of any sort) are designed for a lens with an Arca-style foot, parallel to the lens axis. If you need a lateral mount, RRS makes a couple of elongated plates with a lateral clamp built into one end for cameras with an Arca base plate or L-plate.

Thanks. I don't have one- I want one for video, so motorized. I'm currently looking at the DJI Ronin-SC. The 90/2.8 macro is not on their list of supported lenses, and I've only found 1 review that says they got it to work (although not perfectly). The SC seems like a good option, but I'm not sure. The Weebill S might be another option, but it also doesn't officially support my 90 mm lens...

Not listed doesn't necessarily mean not workable.

 

I suggest you rent an SC and shake it out with your camera and lenses.

 

LensRentals.com - Rent a DJI Ronin-SC Gimbal Stabilizer Pro Combo

 

It tales a special cable for remote release and focusing and the A7iii. It fits the USB micro socket, but is longer than a normal micro plug.