Are gimbals done? Have you been around long enough to remember the early gimbals like the Steadicam Merlin or the Glidecam 2000? Today we’ve got options like the Ronin, offering incredible smooth footage at the click of a button.
But is the age of the gimbal coming to an end? With cameras Sony A7S III and its built-in image stabilization, the need for a gimbal is being called into question. Sure, you can now capture steady shots handheld, but does that mean it’s time to throw out the gimbal?
In this video John shares why he’s pro-gimbal and won’t be ditching his anytime soon AND shares his favorite gimbal shots to get on a wedding day.
