It looks like 15th June become the official ‘Gimbal Day‘. Besides Zhiyun, DJI also announced two new Ronin DSLR cinema gimbals. While the DJI RS 3 can support up to 6.6 lbs (3 kg), the RS 3 Pro can support up to 10 lbs (4.5 kg). In order to accommodate larger cameras, the RS3 Pro also has longer arms that are constructed from one uncut piece of carbon fibre, just like Ronin 2. Furthermore, the RS 3 Pro can utilize the Ronin 4D’s advanced LiDAR focusing technology that has now been placed inside a new device called the DJI LiDAR Range Finder (RS). Here you can check the camera and lens compatibility of both gimbals.
Both DJI RS3 and RS3 Pro gimbals feature the same automated axis lock system, Bluetooth Shutter Button, 1.8-inch OLED touchscreen, and 3rd-Gen Ronin stabilization algorithm that is claimed to improve performance by 20%, and one-tap calibration. According to DJI, if you want to use the RS 3 with lenses that have focal lengths of up to 100mm, a SuperSmooth mode provides further stabilization.
While the DJI RS 3 gimbal is powered by a 2S 3000 mAh (21Wh) battery, the much more powerful DJI RS 3 Pro by a 4S 1950 mAh (30Wh) battery pack. Both have about 12 hours of working time.
DJI RS 3 vs RS 3 Pro: Technical specifications comparison
| DJI Gimbal | RS3 | RS3Pro |
| Tested Payload | 3kg (6.6 lbs) | 4.5 kg (10 lbs) |
| Maximum Controlled Rotation Speed | Pan: 360°/s Tilt: 360°/s Roll: 360°/s |
Pan: 360°/s Tilt: 360°/s Roll: 360°/s |
| Mechanical Range | Pan axis: 360° continuous rotation Roll axis: -95° to +240° Tilt axis: -112° to +214° |
Pan axis: 360° continuous rotation Roll axis: -95° to +240° Tilt axis: -112° to +214° |
| Accessory Port | NATO Ports 1/4″-20 Mounting Hole Cold Shoe Video Transmission/Focus Motor Port (USB-C) RSS Camera Control Port (USB-C) Focus Motor Port (USB-C) |
RSA/NATO Ports 1/4″-20 Mounting Hole Cold Shoe Video Transmission/Focus Motor Port (USB-C) RSS Camera Control Port (USB-C) Focus Motor Port (USB-C) |
| Connections | Bluetooth 5.0 Charging Port (USB-C) |
Bluetooth 5.0 Charging Port (USB-C) |
| Battery | Model: BHX711-3000-7.2V Type: 2S Capacity: 3000 mAh Energy: 21 Wh Max. Runtime: 12 hours [1] Charging Time: Approx. 2.5 hours when using 18W quick charging (supports PD protocol) Suggested Charging Temperature: 5° to 40° C (41° to 104° F) |
Model: BG30-1950 mAh-15.4V Type: LiPo 4S Capacity: 1950 mAh Energy: 30 Wh Max. Runtime: 12 hours [1] Charging Time: Approx. 1.5 hours (using 24W charger; it is recommended to use QC 2.0 or PD protocol chargers) Suggested Charging Temperature: 5° to 40° C (41° to 104° F) |
| Weight | Gimbal: Approx. 990 g (2.18 lbs) Grip: Approx. 200 g (0.44 lbs) Extended Grip/Tripod (Plastic): Approx. 183 g (0.4 lbs) Upper and Lower Quick-Release Plates: Approx. 107 g (0.23 lbs) |
Gimbal: Approx. 1,143 g (2.51 lbs) Grip: Approx. 265 g (0.58 lbs) Extended Grip/Tripod (Metal): Approx. 226 g (0.49 lbs) Upper and Lower Quick-Release Plates: Approx. 107 g (0.23 lbs) |
| Size | Folded: 254×230×68 mm (L×W×H, excluding camera, grip, and the Extended Grip/Tripod) Unfolded: 364×187×170 mm (L×W×H, height includes the grip and excludes the Extended Grip/Tripod) |
Folded: 268×276×68 mm (L×W×H, excluding camera, grip, and the Extended Grip/Tripod) Unfolded: 415×218×195 mm (L×W×H, height includes grip and excludes the Extended Grip/Tripod) |
| Price | USD $549 | USD $869 |
The RS3 PRO is definitely the most stable DSLR gimbal that you can get right now.