This comes up a lot, but I totally agree with the folks saying avoid the massive rigs if you want to actually travel. Honestly, if you want something that balances those RF lenses without needing a workout, look into the Zhiyun Weebill 3S Gimbal Stabilizer.

• Use a quick release plate for faster balancing.
• Keep your center of gravity low. It handles the weight way better than the smaller stuff and fits in a backpack easily. Save your back, man...

Rarely post but I had to chime in here — stop overspending on the RS 3. If you're doing run-and-gun, look at the DJI RS 3 Mini instead. It handles the R6 body perfectly fine and saves you a ton of cash for actual travel expenses. Unless you're lugging around massive cinema glass, it's way lighter to carry all day, which makes a huge difference when you're actually out filming.

> "Unless you're lugging around massive cinema glass, it's way lighter to carry all day" I hear you, but man, those heavy RF lenses are a nightmare to balance—it drives me crazy! Regarding what #3 said, if you're worried about the weight, I'd suggest the DJI RS 3 Pro Gimbal Stabilizer. Just make sure you double-check the axis locks before walking, because that gear is way too expensive to risk dropping. Seriously, take your time.

Wow ok that changes things. Gonna have to rethink my approach now.

I learned the hard way that balancing heavy glass is tricky. Just make sure to double-check your clearance before moving.

• Tighten every knob
• Lock the motors It saves your expensive gear.

Ngl, just saw this — what glass are you actually running on that setup? Honestly, just grab anything from Zhiyun and you'll be fine, they're super solid for travel vlogs.

Did this last week, worked perfectly

Re: > "Unless you're lugging around massive cinema glass,..." I agree. I've been through three of these, and honestly, just stick with any gimbal from DJI. You can't go wrong.