DJI RS4 Mini weights
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These tables summarise my » lightweight gimbal-based motorised panorama setups, using an APS-C or a Full-frame camera (as of March and August 2025).  The setups are identical except for the camera and lens.  Both are suitable for wearing on a bicycle; the tripod fits inside the bag.  Pictures of the bag and its contents are at the bottom of this page.

See DJI RS4 Mini Notes for background.

APS-C: Sony ZV-E10 II + 60mm + DJI RS4 Mini version – weight-checked

Component weight g
Camera: Sony ZV-E10 II + battery, SD card, wrist-strap, QR Plate  417
Lens: Sigma 60mm f/2.8 DN Art E-mount + hood 198
Camera + lens: 615
DJI RS4 Mini gimbal + QR clamp/slider + USB cable 873
Vanguard Veo 3 GO 204CB tripod  635
Accessories (cable, spare battery, Allen keys, etc.) 87
Contents total: 1,595
Vanguard Vesta Aspire 41 backpack + necessary dividers etc. 735
Total: 2,945

Full-frame: Sony α7CR + 90mm + DJI RS4 Mini version – weight-checked

Component weight g
Camera: Sony α7CR + battery, SD card, wrist-strap, QR Plate  547
Lens: Sigma 90mm F2.8 DG DN | Contemporary FE-mount + hood 344
Camera + lens: 891
DJI RS4 Mini gimbal + QR clamp/slider + USB cable 873
Vanguard Veo 3 GO 204CB tripod  635
Accessories (cable, spare battery, Allen keys, etc.) 87
Contents total: 1,595
Vanguard Vesta Aspire 41 backpack + necessary dividers etc. 735
Total: 3,221

Notes (these apply to both tables):

  1. The above are listed top-down, as seen when assembled.
  2. The gimbal listed is 3-axis and self-levelling, so no levelling base is needed.
  3. The tripod listed has a variable height column so no column extender is needed.
  4. The RS4 Mini QR plate (grey) is safer than the RS4 QR plate (black, and also 32g).
  5. A Leofoto 45mm QuickLink is optional; if used, add 68g (socket is 53g and plate is 15g).

Here is how I pack the camera/lens, gimbal, and tripod into the backpack (in these images the camera is the ZV-E10 and the lens is the larger Sony 18-135mm zoom).  The tripod is on top, resting on a padded divider/flap, because it is the first item needed.  Click either thumbnail for a larger image.

Pack opened, including tripod

Pack opened, including tripod

Pack opened, tripod removed

Pack opened, tripod removed


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This page was last edited on 2025-08-23 by mfc.