Manfrotto has just introduced a new gimbal in its lineup: the Manfrotto 300XM. This gimbal features a modular design, which means you can use it without the handle or rear handle, which means you can attach the gimbal directly to the end of a boom or mount it to a tripod/slider and use it as a remote head. Let’s take a closer look at this innovative gimbal! Last year, Italian manufacturer Manfrotto entered a new segment of the camera accessories market by releasing its first lineup of gimbals. The Manfrotto MVG220 and 460 have decent capabilities, but their features and design were not groundbreaking. The research and development team of Manfrotto went back to the drawing board and decided to take a new approach to camera stabilizers with a modular design leading to the launch of the 300XM gimbal. Manfrotto 300XM features According to Manfrotto, the new 300XM gimbal is the “first modular stabilizer that allows users to detach individual parts and re-adapt them to create the best configuration for their needs.” Indeed, the 300XM gimbal consists of four main components: The gimbal head with all the motors and a battery.A removable handle that features a built-in battery.The rear handle.A mini tripod. So, first, let’s start with the gimbal head. Image credit: Manfrotto As I mentioned, the gimbal head is powered via a first removable battery at the bottom of the head. Manfrotto claims that this battery can power the gimbal head for up to ten hours. Of course, this...
Published By: CineD - Tuesday, 5 October, 2021