29/03/2026 11:01 pm
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i’m literally leaving for my trip to japan in three weeks and i still havent picked a gimbal for my a6700 and fx30. im super stressed about the weight because i only have like $300-$400 left in my budget for this. i spent hours looking at the dji rs3 mini but then i saw a video saying it might hit the back arm if i use a cage on the fx30 which is a huge dealbreaker for me. then i looked at the crane m3s but honestly it looks too tiny for the fx30 body... i just want something compact that actually works with both without driving me crazy. is there a better option i missed or which of those two is actually better for these specific bodies?
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29/03/2026 11:01 pm
honestly im a bit of a safety first person when it comes to gear so i totally get the stress. you dont want your expensive fx30 hitting the gimbal arm and scratching stuff. i tried the DJI RS 3 Mini 3-Axis Gimbal Stabilizer with a caged setup and yeah... its a tight squeeze. if you use a bigger cage it might actually rub which is super sketchy.
- DJI RS 3 Mini 3-Axis Gimbal Stabilizer: super light and the software is basically perfect but clearance is a real issue with the fx30.
- Zhiyun Weebill 3S Handheld Gimbal Stabilizer: this is the sweet spot for me. its slightly bigger than the m3s but feels way more stable for the fx30 body.
- Zhiyun Crane M3 S 3-Axis Gimbal: fine for the a6700 but i wouldnt trust it with a caged fx30 and a decent lens. i would personally grab the weebill 3s. it stays in your budget and feels more reliable for those specific bodies. have a blast in japan tho... so jealous!
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29/03/2026 11:11 pm
Adding my two cents here... what lenses are you packing for the trip tho? Lens length changes the balance points completely. I have been super satisfied with the FeiyuTech SCORP-C 3-Axis Handheld Gimbal for my caged setups.
- The underslung handle is built-in, so its great for low angles.
- Plenty of space for the FX30 cage without hitting the back arm.
- Very stable motors for that price range.
