Gimbals that you can consider for your next vacation

There’s nothing quite like the excitement of packing for a holiday. In fact, who doesn’t love bringing the sandy beaches, sprawling cities, and wondrous landscapes (among other picturesque memories) home? And seasoned photographer or not, no one enjoys shaky footage. Especially when you look back after years, only to forget what you were trying to capture.

Gimbals are not only easy to carry, but are fairly uncomplicated devices to have with you on your trip. Wondering where to begin looking for one? We have a few options to help you get started with your search.

How to pick the right gimbal for yourself

Your sand-duning or paragliding adventures can be documented with a camera, action camera or DSLR. Still, there’s always an additional need to have a stabiliser to ensure they’re not blurred.

The DJI OSMO 6 is a 3-axis gimbal that is ideal for handheld videography during your travel escapades. Its magnetic clasp keeps your smartphone secured to the device, leaving no scope for slippage. The companion DJI Mimo app gives you plenty of added features to edit your video without the added hassle of transferring your footage to a software. 

Likewise, the IZI GO-X 3-axis gimbal, with its 10-hour run time, is an excellent choice if battery backup is your priority. Its neat foldable design makes it compact for you to fit into your day bag or belt pouch. Apart from these features, the IZI GO-X also comes with a magnetic charger, making it a first-of-its-kind device to sport one. 

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Although known to be stable, there’s no harm in getting your action camera a gimbal for steady, more cinematic footage of your vacation. Enjoying a yacht ride in Italy? Or a scuba diving session in Bangkok? You don’t have to worry about your GoPro footage with the GoPro Karma Grip, which will help you get shake-free footage of your experiences.

Lastly, if you’re the kind that prefers camera photography over smartphones, the Manfrotto MVG220 is lightweight and easy to manoeuvre in extreme conditions. It is quick to set up and can hold up to 2.2 kg of weight. Additionally, the gimbal is seamless if you want to switch gears and relevel during your session. So, say goodbye to jerks and vibrations while experiencing your travelogue as though you’re back in the moment.