5 best camera gimbal brands to consider in 2024

A camera is the first gadget you need to capture high-resolution photos and videos. However, a camera alone is not enough for storytelling and you need additional accessories like tripods and monopods to showcase your creativity. Another gadget that can enhance your videography is a camera gimbal. A gimbal is particularly useful for ‘run and gun’ style filming where you and the camera follow your subject.

A gimbal is primarily used to stabilise your camera and it will cut out the jitters caused by hand movement. With most cameras now featuring in-body stabilisation, you may not see the need for a gimbal to stabilise your camera further. However, that is not its only use. It also brings a level of control that allows users to get super-smooth panning and tracking shots.

Gimbals for cameras: Best camera gimbal brands in 2024

Gimbals rely on gyroscopic sensors and offer motorised pan, tilt, and roll axes. They can be used as an aid to capture different types of shots including Pan Follow, Follow, and POV modes. When you shoot an action or capture a scene using a camera gimbal, there will be a clear difference visible in your footage. 

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While gimbals come in different sizes and payload capacities, it may not be straightforward to choose one. If you are in the market for a new camera gimbal, these are the best brands to consider in 2024.

1. DJI

2. Croma

3. Zhiyun

4. Manfrotto

5. Moza

1. DJI

DJI is usually associated with unmanned aerial vehicles or drones for aerial photography and videography. But the company is also among the main players in camera systems and gimbal stabilisers.

It offers two different types of camera gimbals – Ronin and Osmo – catering to camera and smartphone users. The DJI Ronin is widely considered to be the benchmark for camera gimbal and is used for cinematography and aerial filmmaking.

2. Croma

Croma, a subsidiary of Tata Digital and one of the leading retail chains of consumer electronics in India, also makes excellent accessories under its own brand name.

Its offering is aimed at beginners and amateur photographers looking to get acquainted with camera gimbals or those using small cameras. Its gimbals also act as selfie sticks and can be used with a camera as well as a smartphone.

3. Zhiyun

Zhiyun is one of the main challengers to DJI in the professional camera gimbal space. If DJI’s Ronin is primarily aimed at professionals and cinematographers, Zhiyun offers a wide range of camera gimbals that can be used by everyone, from general consumers and independent video producers to professionals in the film and TV industry.

The Crane 4 from Zhiyun is a pro-grade gimbal that can handle any professional camera and its motor lights on each axis help users to quickly balance their camera setup.

4. Manfrotto

Manfrotto, a leader in professional tripods and monopods, also offers camera gimbals. While its gimbals are not as popular as the ones from DJI and Zhiyun, it is a brand that is known for making cameras steady and stable on any surface.

Interestingly, Manfrotto offers a small but nifty selection of camera gimbals and its accessories will help you refine your videography.

5. Moza

Another camera gimbal brand to consider in 2024 is Moza. It offers high-tech camera stabilisers and accessories and its offerings are designed for videographers. The company entered this space with a 3-axis handheld gimbal in 2014 and was quickly able to improve its offerings to launch Moza Pro in 2016. 

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It was followed by smartphone camera gimbals before launching AirCross in 2017. It now offers a wide range of camera gimbals across Moza Air, Moza AirCross, and Moza Cinematic series.

While these are some of the best camera gimbal brands to consider when buying a new camera gimbal in 2024, there are others like Joby which are not known for gimbals but their products can help beginners shoot stable videos. Your choice for the best camera gimbal depends on payload and type of photography or videography you plan to do.