This table summarises my » lightweight gimbal-based motorised panorama setup (suitable for wearing on a bicycle, so the tripod has to fit inside the bag), as of March 2025.
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 |
| 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: | 2,210 |
| Vanguard Vesta Aspire 41 backpack + necessary dividers etc. | 735 |
| Total: | 2,945 |
Notes:
- The above are listed top-down, as seen when assembled.
- The gimbal listed is 3-axis and self-levelling, so no levelling base is needed.
- The tripod listed has a variable height column so no column extender is needed.
- The camera and lens (and attachments) together weigh 615g.
- The DJI RS4 QR plate I use is 32g (I prefer it to the RS4 Mini QR plate which is the same weight but grey).
- 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, tripod removed |  Pack opened, including tripod |
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This page was last edited on 2025-03-31 by mfc.