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I tested the DJI RS 5 — and it's a super charged gimbal that content creators will love

Tom's Guide·Paul Antill·6 months ago
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Tom's Guide Verdict

DJI is continuing to address one of the biggest pain points with gimabls: setup time. With updated Teflon-coated arms and fine-tuning knobs on every axis, balancing the DJI RS5 is easier than ever and makes swapping between camera setups as simple as a few quick turns. And for those looking to step up their creativity or want a more hands-free solution for solo content capture, the new tracking module which allows the gimbal to follow people, cars and other objects a must-have. Combine that with other refinements, like longer battery life and faster charging, and the RS5 is arguably the most complete gimbal system I have tested.

Pros

+ Much faster balancing

+ Tracking module can now follow non-human subjects

+ Excellent gimbal stabilization

+ Can fast charge in 1 hour

+ 14 Hour battery life

Cons

- Relatively heavy

- Tracking module is an additional $99 accessory or part of the Combo kit

- Not officially available through DJI's U.S.…

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