Creators who've thought about adding a gimbal to their kit, but have perhaps been turned off by the bulk and required expertise that go hand-and-hand with powered stabilizers, have a good, compact option in the DJI RS 3 Mini ($369). It's smaller and easier to set up than the regular RS 3 ($549), but is still strong enough to work with full-frame cameras. We also like that it supports vertical video, a must-have for TikTokers. Even so, we recommend the regular RS 3 as our Editors' Choice, as the bigger gimbal gives you more room to grow with a stronger accessory library and support for heavier lenses. If you don't need the extra features, however, the RS 3 Mini does its job of keeping your camera stable for Steadicam-quality footage.A Mini Gimbal for Full-Frame Cameras The DJI RS 3 Mini lives up to its name. The stabilizer measures about 12.7 by 7.7 by 3.9 inches (HWD) and weighs about 1.8 pounds. It supports payloads up to 4.4 pounds, which is good enough for many popular full-fra...
The DJI RS 3 Mini is an easy-to-use stabilizer for video creators. It handles full-frame cameras and can go vertical for social, but isn't quite as capable as the regular RS 3.
Easy setup for landscape and portrait video; Powered stabilization for full-frame cameras; Color touch display menu; Supports 4.4-pound payloads; Arca-Swiss mounting plate
Swing-out LCDs blocked in portrait mode; Accessory system not as robust as bigger RS 3; Doesn't include onboard video light; Smartphone activation required