Cheap 3-axis Gimbal advice

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tvimedia

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Hey there...I saw this on eBay and wondered if anyone here has bought one of these: http://r.ebay.com/gP3hKc

If so, can you give your impression of it and any footage shot with it. I was considering it, but thought how can it be that cheap??

Also, if not this one, which low priced one would you recommend? I have a GH4 and an A7S.

Thanks!
 
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Some problems I've seen posted about these kind of gimbals:

1) often the screws that hold it together are poor quality and strip out easily. They are easily replaced though.

2) the board may have hacked firmware. If you try to update with newer firmware, it may brick the board.

3) general lack of quality control that you find on brand name gimbals

Consider gimbals like these a way to get your feet in the water and don't bank on them for a paid job. Plan on at least two full days of troubleshooting.
 
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