The DS2 Beholder is a 3-axis handheld gimbal stabiliser for DSLR and mirrorless cameras weighing up to four pounds. The DS2 offers unlimited 360° rotation along the pan (yaw) axis, and features an advanced 32-bit controller and 12-bit encoder system. It offers three follow modes plus a lock mode that sets the camera in a fixed position. A point-and-lock mode allows you to physically position the camera, and it will hold that position until reset.
Auto inversion mode allows for upside-down operation, while retaining all the mode's functionality. The DS2 also features a lock mode that sets the camera in a fixed position. An integrated OLED display on the rear confirms the selected mode of operation and provides battery life info. Designed with a quick release baseplate that allows for convenient camera attachment and tool-less balancing, the DS2 also has two 1/4"-20 threaded mounting holes on the handle for attaching accessories for advanced setups, and a 3/8"-16 threaded mounting hole on the bottom for mounting onto a tripod, monopod, and other support gear. The DS2 runs on three supplied 18650 batteries that provide 8-10 hours of operating life when used continuously, and up to 20 hours when the gimbal is switched between shooting and standby modes throughout the day. Mounted within a caddy, the batteries slide into the handle. Charging is done outside the DS2, with the batteries within the caddy. You cannot charge the batteries within the gimbal unit.
KeyFeatures
360° Rotation Motor
The DS2 features a 360° rotation brushless motor on the pan axis
Designed for Multiple Camera Types
With a payload up to 4 lb, the DS2 can stabilise a wide range of DSLR and mirrorless cameras including the Canon 5D Mark IV, Canon 6D, Canon 7D, Sony a6300, Sony a7S II, Panasonic GH5, GoPro, and select smartphones
Lock Mode
In the lock mode, the pan, pitch, and roll axes work together to keep the camera pointed in one direction. The camera's composition stays the same no matter how you move the handle
Auto Inversion
Simply flip the handle over the camera to switch to this mode at any time. It can be operated in conjunction with any of the lock or follow modes
Three Follow Modes
- Pan axis: The DS2 will only follow your pan movements
- Pitch and yaw-axis follow mode: The DS2 will follow your pan and tilt movements
- Three-axis: Gives you full control, allowing you to pan, tilt, and roll
Other Features
- Durable all-aluminium construction
- 360° movement from pan axis
- Works with cameras up to 4 lb
- Multiple modes of operation
