By site editor Dan Chung:
Defy have officially released their new G2x gimbal which we previously saw in pre-production form at the Photoplus show in New York last year. Priced at $1995 it can carry a Panasonic GH4 or Sony a7S, but also larger DSLRs like the Canon 5D mkIII and Nikon D810 with lighter weight lenses.
A very clever touch is that the gimbal can be used inverted and when used this way the bars of the gimbal assembly turn into a resting base. This can be used to balance the camera while setting up.
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This from Defy:
The DEFY G2x is the lightest, most powerful gimbal in its class. Designed to give filmmakers from all genres the ability to have precisely accurate stability all squeezed into a compact, extremely light and powerful gimbal that we are introducing as the DEFY G2X. This little guy packs a punch with features like pre-selected auto tuned modes for different camera weights allowing users to bypass the need for software and calibration. We also removed the need to use a stand by balancing in an inverted, flat-top configuration to go out of the box and filming in as little as three minutes. The auto sensing IMU allows users to choose the orientation of the gimbal (inverted or upright) for better ergonomics and camera positioning allowing users to film for hours. The G2X carries lightweight mirror less cameras such as an A7s or GH4 and common DSLRs.
Holds camera and lens combinations up to 3.5lbs
Built in stand for ability to balance in 3 minutes
Pre-selected auto tuned mode selections
Dual IMU sensors for auto sensing camera orientation
Extremely compact and lightweight at only 4.5lbs
Simple and elegant design to hide wires and allow easy adjustment
Technical Support via phone / email
For more info visit the Defy website.
