I always thought I was better at taking pictures than shooting videos. I’ve been afraid to make videos on my digital camera because the footage never turned out the way I wanted. The videos were always shaky and didn’t look good, and the WarpStabilizer in Adobe Premier Pro couldn’t always fix it. So, at the top of my tech wishlist is a professional stabilizer. A good, steady image can make almost any video look much more professional. After a few hours of searching and watching video reviews of different camera stabilizers, I settled on DJI RS 3 Pro Combo, 3-Axis Gimbal Stabilizer.

I think this stabilizer would be really helpful for media students, especially in the Visual Media class that focuses on making videos. It costs $1099.

Here are the main features of this model:

• A large, built-in 1.8-inch OLED full-color touchscreen.

• Advanced LiDAR Focusing. The LiDAR focusing system makes focusing easier and enables autofocus on manual lenses when paired with the focus motor. It also supports ActiveTrack Pro for advanced tracking.

• 4.5kg (10lbs) Tested PayloadWith a larger balancing space, RS 3 Pro remains just 1.5 kg/3.3 lbs, while its load capacity is 4.5 kg/10 lbs to meet various shooting needs.

• Increased Payload Capability, Stiffer Gimbal Extended Carbon Fiber Axis Arms allow more balancing space and are constructed from layered sheets of uncut carbon fiber to improve stiffness and reduce weight.

• Long-Range O3 Pro Video Transmission. Supports 6km/20,000ft video and audio transmission with ultra-low latency, impressive stability, and extensive coordinated control features.

• When SuperSmooth mode is enabled, RS 3 Pro increases motor torque to further enhance stabilization, delivering stable footage even in fast-moving scenarios or when using 100mm-equivalent focal length lenses.

I really want to try to shoot with this stabilizer in the future to improve my videography skills!