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1/4" connector at the end of the handle. Remote shutter control button (Bluetooth or with a wired camera connection). 3rd generation RS Stabilization algorithm. Support for vertical shooting. 1.4" color touch screen display.
Touch color OLED display. Built-in backlight 800 lm with adjustable glow temperature. The ability to work stabilizer when charging. Color filters for illumination included.
Type
for camera
for camera
Display
 /1.4", LCD, touch, color/
 /1.22", OLED, color, touch/
In box
quick release plate
tripod stand
quick release plate
tripod stand
Gimbal specifications
Max. load2 kg1 kg
Rotation angle
360° /continuous rotation/
360°
Tilt angle-10° +210°309°
Bank angle-95° +240°333°
Max. controlled speed360 °/sec
Battery
Battery model
HB7 /type 2S/
Capacity2450 mAh1150 mAh
Battery life10 h8 h
Power bank function
Shooting features
Camera controljoystickjoystick
Functions
camera position fixing
axis lock
control wheel
camera position fixing
axis lock
control wheel
Shooting modes
Time lapse
 
sports mode
autopanorama
tracking mode
inversion mode
Time lapse
selfie mode
 
autopanorama
tracking mode
 
General
Connection
 
Bluetooth /5.1/
Wi-Fi
Bluetooth /5.0/
Folding
Mechanical axis lock
Dimensions (folded)323x195x98 mm280x157x75 mm
Weight (without handle)795 g735 g
Weight
923 g /with tripod/
Added to E-Catalogjanuary 2023august 2022

Max. load

The maximum weight that the stabiliser is designed to carry.

This is the maximum weight of the camera with all accessories allowed for this model.

Tilt angle

The range of forward-backwards tilt angles relative to the vertical position supported by the stabiliser.

It can be written in different ways.

The simplest option is when one angle value is indicated in the characteristics. This may mean that the camera can deviate from the neutral position in both directions by the same angle, which is half the range.

Another option is used when the angles of tilt forward and backward are not the same. In such cases, the horizontal position of the camera on a vertical steadicam is taken as zero, the “-” sign indicates the maximum angle of camera deflection back, lens up, and the “+” sign — forward, lens down.

Bank angle

The range of roll angles (to the side) supported by the stabiliser.

Can be recorded in two ways (See "Tilt angle")

Max. controlled speed

The maximum controlled speed supported by the stabiliser is, in fact, the highest speed of rotation of the camera along one axis or another, provided by the device. This is the maximum rotation speed of the entire structure, at which the stabiliser automation can provide effective stabilisation along the corresponding axis (that is, keep the camera stationary).

This item is directly related to the purpose of the stabiliser — for shooting while hiking or cycling on flat terrain, a high stabilization speed is hardly necessary, but during surfing, acrobatic aerobatics and other similar activities, the “slow” stabiliser often turns out to be ineffective.

Battery model

Model of the battery used in the stabiliser. This information is not very important when choosing: if you wish, knowing the battery model, you can find detailed information about it. However, the key characteristics of the battery are usually given in general information about the stabiliser. Nevertheless, model information can be useful if you plan to purchase an additional battery, or if you already have a battery and you need to evaluate its compatibility with the device.

Capacity

The capacity of the battery used in the stabiliser.

In theory, a higher capacity allows you to work longer without recharging, but the battery life of the stabiliser also depends on its power consumption. So, only models with similar performance characteristics can be compared with each other according to this indicator; and when choosing, it is better to focus not on the capacity, but on the directly claimed battery life.

Battery life

The maximum length of time the device will work before it needs its battery to be recharged. It is worth considering that the manufacturer indicates the maximum time, which does not correspond to real indicators due to the conditions and intensity of use.

Power bank function

The ability of stabiliser to work steadicam in power bank mode — an external battery for various portable devices. It allows the device to share its energy with the phone, and the recording is not yet over.

Shooting modes

Time lapse. Shooting video in time lapse mode involves a very low frame rate (one frame every few seconds, or even minutes). In the completed video, the effect of fast movement is achieved (for example, the day from sunrise to sunset fits in just a few minutes). However, this is the general principle of time lapse; but the specific ways of its implementation may be different depending on the specific model of the stabiliser.

- Selfie mode. A separate mode for shooting selfies. This function can be implemented in different ways, depending on the purpose of the device. It is aimed at filming himself and the immediate environment of the operator.

- Sports mode. The mode is designed for high-quality shooting of dynamic scenes in motion. In sports mode, the stabiliser automatically compensates for frame deviations from the reference location, while the motor runs at the highest possible speed.

- Panorama. In this shooting mode, the camera attached to the device automatically rotates around its axis, taking a series of shots, from which the panoramic image is then “glued together”. Most often, this function involves the creation of horizontal panoramas. However, camera movement in the vertical plane can also be provided.

Tracking mode. Automatic tracking of a...certain object by pointing the camera so that the shooting target is constantly in the centre of the image, or at least in the frame. The subject for tracking is set by the stabiliser operator.

Inversion mode. This mode allows you to turn the device upside down, retaining all its functions and camera position. It will come in handy when shooting from atypical angles (for example, from the ground).
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