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The Letus Helix is a one (1) or three (3) axis modular camera stabilizer system. It utilizes the optical center of the camera for both balance and image stabilzation. Originally designed to roll the camera on optical center, the Helix has evolved from a 1 axis auto-horizon system to a full blown, hand-held, 4 axis stabilizer.
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I was so excited to use this product. First of all, out of the box, the camera will not work! I wish Letus would have informed me this when I told them the camera. The body is too long, and you need to buy an additional base. The standard counter weights are not enough, especially if using the kit lens. Not to mention all of the missing pieces and parts that had to be shipped out. When I ordered the 4th axis, there wasn't even a basic set of hardware. I missed opportunities to use the entire rig because of all of this trouble and they are unwilling to communicate with me on a product I can not use. I am forced to sell this second hand. DO NOT PURCHASE FOR FX9!
The design makes it easy to put any camera on here, it's easier to balance on here than any other gimbal I've tried. I still need to try getting the perfect balance on my Ursa Mini but the Black Magic Cinema Production Camera worked perfectly. The fact that you can balance within minutes is mind blowing, and the battery life is amazing. One of the biggest things is to be able to just set the gimbal down. With this you don't need anyone following you with a stand, it gets heavy depending on the camera, set it down and take a break... It's a brilliant design! I would recommend this gimbal to anyone. Their customer service is great as well so that's an added bonus!
I own several gimbals such as, the Mōvi M10 ($7,000), the Defy G12 ($5,000) and the DJI Ronin (just under $2,000). Mōvi is known to make the best and smoothest gimbals but when I purchased the Letus Helix my opinion changed. This is the best gimbal, ever. It is just as smooth as the Movi and its half the size, allowing the DP to more complex in smaller places and being able to shoot for more time because it is lighter. The fact that you can set the gimbal down when you are on set is revolutionary, if you want a quick break, no problem. With a Mōvi or Defy or Ronin you would have to set it down, or put it on a clamp. The ability to balance it on a table is amazing. With a competitor you would would have to put it on a stand. When you arrive to you movie set and you bring your helix, you don't have to set anything up. With competitors you would have to rebalance them and re arm them, with the Helix all you have to do is mount the camera. You no longer have to get to set 30 minutes early!! This is fantastic. If you guys have any questions feel free to reach me at - pepsfanjulvine@gmail.com. I just can't explain in words how great this gimbal is.