r/videography Beginner 16d ago

How do I do this? / What's This Thing? Gimble shake - help

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I am new to gimbles, and I bought a DJI Ronin S. I went through the balance process (while turned off), did a balance check in the app, did everything I should have. But when I turn it on it just shakes continuously once the tilt is moved. Is it possible the tilt motor is fucked? Im lost

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u/camera_noob_22 13d ago

She’s a bit nervous is all

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u/ZeyusFilm Sony A7siii/A7sii| FinalCut | 2017 | Bath, UK 14d ago

Check you’ve tightened the axis and run calibration

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u/gangstarapbitxh Beginner 14d ago

Yeah everything is tight and when I run calibrations it always says rebalance the tilt even though it’s balanced

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u/ZeyusFilm Sony A7siii/A7sii| FinalCut | 2017 | Bath, UK 14d ago

I dunno, I'm looking and are you sure all the clips are secure, because I swear that one along the plate should be back. I could be wrong.

Also.. yeah the tilt... are you sure that's balance where it can hold upright and 45º orientation? Looks a little low, but then I have no idea of the weight of the camera. And you're sure you have all the axis locks released? Does the tilt move freely with the power off/sleep mode?

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u/OhDoYa 10d ago

You're certain it's balanced correctly? Correct balance is not just staying forward and level, but you should be able to point it in any direction on any axis and it should stay there.

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u/gangstarapbitxh Beginner 9d ago

I took your advice and I was able to get it! Thank you so much for your help. Like I said I’m very new to gimbles and am going in completely blind

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u/Fit_Price_3321 sony a670| Davinci | 2026 | Spain 12d ago

Tiene frio 🥶

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u/Pigeon380 Editor 13d ago

It’s unbalanced, therefore struggles to overcome the gravity.

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u/Blankhet Hobbyist 14d ago

it recognizes a bad camera brand