Thanos Pro II Support Vest Steadycam Axis System for RS5/RS4/RS 4 PRO/Crane 3S /RSC 2 RS 3 PRO Gimbal with Rotating Monopod Compatiable with All Gimbals with 1/4 or 3/8 Inch Screw Hole

speak as someone with experience operating Steadicam systems. I am really impressed with the capability and versatility of a system that blends the Ronin RS 3 and the DigiFoto Thanos Pro 2. It really has the potential to be what many have called a fake Trinity rig. But there is one important feature that needs to be developed for specifically the RS 3 (not the RS 3 Pro). And that is either a small wireless or wired remote that can be located on the handle of the Thanos Pro 2 that will allow the ability to control the gimbals tilt functions with a thumb stick. There are some devices developed for the RS 3 Pro, but for many of us that equipment is overkill and unnecessary for the camera systems we fly. I would prefer wireless but wired would be OK too. And I believe it's doable since I've seen YouTube videos instructing how to hook up a PS controller to the RS 3. Whoever invents it will have the appreciation and dollars from the growingt community of "Trinity" users.

I love this thing. I got a red camera to elevate the type of gigs i was getting, which it did, and really needed something to steady the shots. this thing with a crane 3 works like a charm! not bad at all for the price. With the red it's a little hard to fully balance but for what it is, ill take it! my only thing would be that you cant truly do completely upside down like an infinity rig, or if you can I haven't balanced right. But I don't care. Love it!

This is a game changer for videography. It allows more than you can imagine just using a gimbal. Definitely would recommend for the price.

Hard to balance with all the gear on it and below the recommended weight limits still did not work for me.

Very nicely designed

This is a steadicam + support vest It fix the wobble from handheld a gimbal. If you have used steadicam/glidecam in the past, you should be able to setup easily. Just it's not for every shooting situation. Make sure you will have lots of space to move and not hitting things. Not suggest to use in crowded place. I receive it the day before the show, so I basically try the setup at home and then use it for a show next day. And the result is amazing.

I use the DF DIGITALFOTO Thanos Pro II with a DJI RS 3, Nikon Z7II and Atomos Ninja 2024 (powered by NP-F) and I can say with confidence that it is a real find for videographers of any level! This stabilization system exceeded all my expectations, especially considering its affordable price and excellent build quality. The first thing that strikes me is how easy it is to balance. Setting up the Thanos Pro II with the DJI RS 3 and camera takes a few minutes. Multiple balancing points allow you to adjust the system to any weight and equipment configuration. I tried using the camera mount platform as a link between the Ronin RS 3 and a monopod - it works great for high-precision horizontal adjustment. I have a Nikon Z7II with an Atomos Ninja 2024 recording in ProRes RAW 10-bit, and even with this setup, balancing is achieved without any extra effort. Now I choose the most convenient, flexible and lightweight high-speed HDMI cables for the Atomos Ninja 2024 to fully unlock the potential of RAW shooting, but even with the basic settings the result is impressive. Thanos Pro II gives incredible freedom of movement. I shoot at the highest and lowest points - from ground level to outstretched arms - without the slightest discomfort. Full coverage of horizontal points provides excellent control: the camera smoothly follows every movement, and the double spring lever dampens all vibrations. In conjunction with the RS 3, you can achieve highly professional results, especially in dynamic shooting, where precision and stability are important. The build quality is top notch. The materials (carbon fiber monopod, durable metal mounts) feel reliable and durable. Telescopic carbon tubes fold conveniently and are easy to fix in the desired position. The vest is adjustable to fit any body type, from skinny to large operators, and the settings are so flexible that the system can be adjusted to literally anyone. Even after long hours of work, there is no fatigue - the weight of the equipment is distributed perfectly. I plan to supplement and upgrade the system. I want to switch to power from the V-Mount platform, which is included, by installing NP-F batteries through an adapter - I use them all the time and am not considering buying two types of chargers for V-Mount and NP-F. Compared to professional systems that cost a fortune, Thanos Pro II is an ideal budget tool. It is suitable for both beginner video makers and advanced filmmakers who want quality without overpaying. For a very small amount of money, you get a professional level of stabilization, convenience and reliability. For me, this is the best choice in its class - I recommend it to anyone who wants to take their projects to the next level!

Ottima soluzione per produzioni video medie/piccole, io lo utilizzo in combinazione con DJI RS3 Pro e Canon 1DX Mark II e, una volta segnati con una matita sul telaio delle varie componenti i riferimenti per la calibratura, montare il Thanos diventa molto veloce. Ottima anche la regolazione della tensione delle molle, che permette movimenti fluidi anche con pesanti attrezzature. Abbinato a veicoli, Segway PT o anche solo correndo regala grandissime soddisfazioni, inoltre permette al singolo operatore che necessita di gestire anche la registrazione audio di staccare almeno una mano dalla camera (ad esempio per modificare il volume nel mixer) senza alcun movimento di camera indesiderato. Ho riscontrato, invece, qualche difficoltà con le cinghie del vest, che risultano in alcune circostanze poco regolabili per operatori magri e senza spazi per inserire il lembo "volante" della cinghia, che potrebbe creare impiccio durante le riprese. Avrei apprezzato un sistema di fissaggio delle molle al vest (purtroppo non esiste), per tutte quelle circostanze in cui occorre togliere la glidecam con montata la camera ma si può rimanere comunque con la molla montata (ad esempio durante le pause tra un ciak e il successivo). Consiglio a chiunque acquisti il Thanos di acquistare anche un solido e pesante stativo per luci, che permette di tenere sospesa la glidecam con montata la camera nelle fasi pre/post registrazione.

Es lo que esperaba y tal como lo esperaba. Instrucciones de montaje justas, claras y precisas para cada configuración. seguirlas es esencial. Thanos Pro II Advance + TH02 Run & Go - [ ] Ajustar Chaleco - [ ] Ajustar brazo - [ ] Añadir TH02 - [ ] Añadir Gimbal Opcionalmente añadir peso o pendulum a la base del Gimbal Trinity - [ ] Montar Placa tipo Manfroto con desplazamiento horizontal (una vez fijada bloquear el desplazamiento de tuerca trasera de la zapata con la llave Allen incluida) - [ ] Montar trineo - [ ] Asegurar con tornillo (llave Allen incluida) - [ ] Montar en Trípode - [ ] Montar pesas - [ ] Extender Pod - [ ] Añadir Ronin - [ ] Balancear longitudinalmente - [ ] Balancear horizontalmente - [ ] Ajustar Balanceos con ajustes finos, (incluido en el desplazamiento lateral de la zapata y bloquearla con llave Allen incluida) Pendulum - [ ] Cambiar tornillo Pendulum - [ ] Retirar tornillo inferior del trineo - [ ] Añadir Pendulum al Trineo - [ ] Bloquear pendulum al centro (llave Allen incluida) - [ ] Balancear Longitudinalmente y Horizontalmente - [ ] Ajustar Balanceo con ajustes finos. El balanceo depende de factores como el peso del equipo montado, la longitud del Trini-Pod, pesos usados y su disposición en el trineo/sled. Equipo Steady completo. Carga real soportada por el RS4 Pro Elemento Peso aprox. Sony A7R III + batería 755 g Sirui Saturn 35 mm Anamorphic 505 g Cage SmallRig 242 g Contrapesos en la cage 200 g DJI LiDAR 140 g DJI Focus Motor 123 g Soporte y varilla del motor 80 g RavenEye 126 g Rode Wireless Go. 30 g Placa Arca + soporte rod DJI 120 g Cable HDMI 25 g Cables USB-C 20 g 2 tarjetas SD 4 g Total carga útil ≈ 2.370 kg a 2.400 kg Porcentaje de carga del RS4 Pro Capacidad máxima: 4.500 g Carga real: 2.380 g 53 % de la capacidad máxima Consecuencias prácticas Con una carga del 53 %: * Los motores del RS4 Pro trabajan muy desahogados. * Hay más margen para correcciones rápidas. * Menor consumo de batería. * Menor calentamiento. * Mejor comportamiento con ActiveTrack y LiDAR. * Mayor capacidad para añadir accesorios adicionales si fuera necesario. De hecho, para un RS4 Pro, una carga de 2,3-2,5 kg suele considerarse una configuración muy equilibrada Peso del sled Thanos Elemento Peso RS4 Pro con batería 1.507 g Carga útil montada 2.380 g Pendulum 500 g Contrapeso. 500 g Total sled ≈ 4.887 g Peso total del sistema Thanos Pro II Elemento Peso Sled completo 4,9 kg Brazo Thanos Pro II ≈ 2,5 kg Chaleco ≈ 2,5 kg Total ≈ 9,9 kg Aunque esos 9,9 kg no recaen sobre los brazos, sino que se distribuyen entre: * cadera, * abdomen, * hombros, * espalda. Está en una zona de peso muy favorable para el Thanos Pro II, donde normalmente se consigue una marcha bastante estable sin necesidad de añadir más masa inferior al sistema. - El peso es perfectamente adecuado para un DF Digitalfoto Thanos Pro II. - Para un Thanos Pro C3II, el sistema irá todavía más cómodo, especialmente en tomas largas y movimientos rápidos Para mi configuración concreta (A7R III + Sirui Saturn 35 mm + RS4 Pro + LiDAR + RavenEye), el equilibrio ideal del Thanos suele lograrse con: * Varilla vertical completamente extendida. * Pendulum de 0’5kg. * Contrapeso trasero ligero (500 g). * Inclinación trasera del sled de 2-3°. * Tensión del brazo algo más alta de lo habitual para evitar rebotes al caminar rápido. Esto suele eliminar el “forward dip” al acelerar o frenar durante caminatas rápidas. Si no ajustas bien el sistema, el DJI RS 4 Pro + DigitalFoto Thanos Pro II puede volverse incómodo y “rebotón”. Pero bien configurado, se siente casi flotante. Configuración del RS4 Pro En el DJI RS 4 Pro: Motor stiffness (aprox): * Tilt: 20–25 * Roll: 20–25 * Pan: 25–30 Haz Auto Tune → luego baja un poco (para evitar rigidez excesiva con el Thanos) Balance REAL (no “casi” balanceado) Ajuste correcto: * Tilt (inclinación): * Debe quedarse en cualquier ángulo sin caer * Roll: * Debe quedarse en cualquier ángulo sin rotar * Pan: * Debe girar suave sin volver al centro Si no está PERFECTO: * El Thanos no ayuda → empeora vibraciones * Cables recogidos (muy importante) Esto reduce: * Inercia lateral * Micro-oscilaciones CONFIGURACIÓN PERFECTA RS4 PRO + THANOS PRO II Altura del brazo (clave nº1) * Ajusta el brazo del Thanos para que: * El gimbal quede a la altura del ombligo / bajo pecho * Resultado: * ✔️ Menos tensión en brazos * ✔️ Mejor absorción vertical Si lo llevas alto (error típico): rebotes y fatiga. Tensión del brazo Thanos (el “truco”) En el DigitalFoto Thanos Pro II: * Ajusta los muelles hasta que: * El rig flote solo a la altura deseada * No suba ni baje por sí mismo Punto ideal: Si lo sueltas ligeramente: * Baja MUY despacio (no cae) * No rebota hacia arriba Técnica de operador (esto marca la diferencia) * Camina tipo “ninja walk” (suave) * No luches contra el brazo → deja que absorba * Mano izquierda solo guía, no carga peso ⚠️ ERRORES QUE TE ARRUINAN EL SETUP Sobre-tensar el brazo → rebotes Mal balance → vibraciones constantes Rig demasiado alto → fatiga + pérdida de control RESULTADO FINAL (bien hecho) Si lo ajustas así: * ✔️ Sensación de peso: ~1 kg en brazo * ✔️ Tomas largas sin fatiga * ✔️ Movimiento tipo steadycam real * ✔️ Cero micro vibraciones Después de realizar varias veces el recogido y re ensamblado y balanceo del equipo para intentar reducir mis tiempos, he optado por comprar Manfroto Xchange Quick release system, para ahorrarme/evitarme los ajustes de balanceo de la base y zapata (aunque he marcado las posiciones siempre se inclina hacia el trípode y por eso el proceso de balanceo de la base y placa)