Filmpower Introduces a New 5 Axis Handheld Gimbal. The Nebula 4200
The first small hand held gimbal Filmpower introduced was the Nebula 4000. That gimbal was pretty good and soon followed many new comers to the small handheld gimbal market. Filmpower has been hard at work taking the Nebula 4000 to the next level and now has the Nebula 4200 Gimbal line.
The Nebula 4200 has two extra. Horizontal and vertical axis of stabilization. With five total it can now control the vertical, horizontal, pitch, yaw and roll axes while shooting. Adding the fifth axis is going to help smooth the bounce out that you see when used whole walking this is the vertical axis that was missing from most gimbals. Adding this axis will smooth out the bounce making the shots even more fluid while running or walking.
The Nebula 4200 Gimbal has been upgraded to a 32-bit board dual sensor controller. In addition to increased operation speeds and precision control, this new 32-bit board allows users to carry up to 1.6kg (3.5 lbs) Basically most DSLR and Mirrorless cameras can be used. Picking the right body and lens combination is critical in balancing any gimbal so stay inside the 3.5lb limit.
Nebula 4200 5-axis stabilizer
A good design upgrade is the Tool-less balance adjustment. A wireless joystick can also be purchased as a compatible accessory.
Nebula 4200 comes in three versions. There are different accessories for each version.
Nebula 4200 Lite $799 contain single handle stabilizer /battery / battery charger /2 camera mounting plates /hardcase.
Nebula 4200 Pro $899 contain contain double handle stabilizer /battery / battery charger /2 camera mounting plates /hardcase.
Nebula 4200 $999 5-axis contain double handle 5axis stabilizer /single handle /battery / battery charger /2 camera mounting plates /hardcase.
Now available for preorders direct from Filmpower.
Nebula 4200 Lite
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Dear Erik,
Would you think that the Nebula 4200 would be able to handle a C100 Mark I with a 20mm pancake on it plus short shotgun mic? I know that you are using the C100, too, so I am curious which of the low-cost gimbals will be strong enough in terms of the motors to deal with the C100.
Best,
Andreas
29 September 2015
Nottingham, UK
I don’t think so. The limit is up to 1.6kg (3.5 lbs)
I’d be truly impressed if it could balance a BMPCC, Speedbooster, Tokina 11-16 or Sigma 18-35 on it. Either would be below 1.6kg but both are front heavy.
Hi,
I’ve been hoping for something like this for a long while. But how easy will it be to balance? I can’t recalibrate it every time I stop while traveling. Any chance you’ll do a video review of one soon?
I imagine others will follow suit…maybe CAME-TV will make one with encoders, or Beholder will make one cheaper…
How would this item work with a sony qx1 ?
Hi, I’m interested in this product for two reasons, I’m a proffesional real estate photographer, and I use a 18m mast to get aerial shots of properties.To Have a gimbal system on the mast to keep the horizon straight would be helpful , plus would I be able to have control of the pan and tilt at that distance.Im already using wifi for camera control and pan tilt control.nThe other reason I like it is for utilising it for doing short videos of the property I’m photographing, which what I believe it’s designed for. If I could use it for both purposes with the same camera would make it very versitial .
Look forward to your reply.
I would look at the Came-TV Handheld Gimbal instead.The Nebula 4000 is old and isn’t nearly as good as the new models out now.