NAB 2016: ikan’s 3-Axis Gimbal Stabilizers For GoPro, Smartphones, DSLRs & More

Handheld gimbals can be an invaluable tool for projects of any size. We spoke with ikan’s Betsy McKibbin about their varied line of handheld gimbals that fit everything from GoPro cameras to DSLRs.

For more information on the products mentioned above, see the info and links below. For more information on all of ikan’s products, simply visit ikanCorp.com

FLY-X3-GO: 3-Axis GoPro Gimbal Stabilizer – $330

The Fly-X3-GO 3 Axis Gimbal Stabilizer offers creative mounting and smooth operation of your GoPro. It provides better control and stability for those unique shots that set it apart from other competitors. The FLY-X3-GO can also be mounted on a monopod, boom pole or roll bar mount. It comes with an included extension cable, which controls the yaw, pitch and roll. Best of all, this gimbal stabilizer comes pre-programmed to use straight out of the box!

• Pre-programmed Ready to use out of the box
• Hand Control or Wired Remote Control
• Mounts to existing GoPro fork mounts
• 5 way joystick offering complete control over pan/tilt and mode selection
• Includes 1.5m Control Cable
• Easy To Use and Simple to Operate

 

FLY-X3-PLUS: 3-Axis Smartphone Gimbal Stabilizer – $329

The FLY-X3-PLUS Gimbal Stabilizer from Ikan turns your mobile phone or GoPro camera into a powerful image capture tool, shooting fluid professional video and eliminating shaky camera moves. The unique 3-axis brushless motor gyro system uses sophisticated software to stabilize your smartphone or GoPro, and makes pans, tilts and even walking shots appear to “fly.” Complicated steady rigs are difficult to balance but the FLY-X3-PLUS is easy to set up and operate. Simply place your smartphone in the cradle with your lens to the left, then level the FLY-X3-PLUS and turn on. The motors will level within a few seconds, and you’re ready to shoot.

• Simple to Set Up & Operate
• Creates Smooth, Stable Handheld Shots
• 3-Axis Active Stabilization
• Gesture Control System
• Accepts Large & Small Size Smartphones (iPhone 6 Plus, Samsung Galaxy Series, etc)
• Supports GoPro Hero 3 & 4 (Mount Included)
• Includes 3 Cradles for GoPro, Small and Larger Smartphones

 

MS1: Beholder Gimbal for Mirrorless Cameras – $699

The Beholder Gimbal MS1 is a 3-axis handheld camera stabilizer designed for small DSLRs and mirrorless cameras to achieve smooth, stable footage. The Beholder uses brushless gimbal motors to stabilize movement on tilt-and-roll axes and provide incredibly smooth image capture while shooting handheld, while walking, or in any situation in which the camera is moving. The MS1 can support up to 1.9 pounds (860 grams) of camera. A number of cameras are well-suited for the MS1 including the Sony a7S, RX-100 and NEX series, Panasonic GH4, Samsung NX500, and Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera.