gimbal

Camera steadying device

A gimbal is a pivoting support that allows an object to remain level or rotate freely regardless of the motion around it.

Ship compasses and drink holders use gimbals to stay horizontal in rough seas.

In photography and filmmaking, a gimbal is a stabilizing device that keeps a camera steady during movement: The gimbal kept the shot smooth even while running.

rotation

axis

Rotation reference line

  • panShallow cooking vessel
  • tiltAngular deviation from level
  • rollList of names

yaw · pitch · swivel · pivot · rotation · articulation · orientation · angular · heading · inclination

stabilization

steadicam

Film stabilization apparatus

dampening · counterbalance · floating · suspended · buffered · isolated · cushioned · balanced · level

mounting

bracket

Support or category

  • cradleRocking bed for infants
  • rigEquipment arrangement or vehicle
  • cageBarred confinement structure

handle · grip · harness · vest · arm · base · clamp · adapter · quick-release · dovetail

equipment

DJI

Dominant drone maker

joystick · controller · payload · calibration · firmware · battery-powered · wireless

applications

cinematography

Motion picture visual craft

filmmaking · vlogging · broadcast · documentary · smartphone · DSLR · mirrorless · GoPro · FPV · surveillance

Categories
Opposites
motion response

gimbaldirect drive

Transmission without intermediate gears

stabilization approach

gimbalhandheld

Designed for palm use

freehand · unstabilized · unmounted · tripod · monopod

Family

gimbals

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Rated G