

Not to mention its (almost) unique organic motion control system for orientating the MōVi gimbal. Now a battery powered device with 1000 feet range, you can control all MōVi settings, access to RED camera controls and FIZ (Focus Iris Zoom controls). If you still like to keep operation and adjustment separate (i.e leaving it to your focus puller), then you’ll love the features of the new MIMIC. The MōVi Pro also features a screen on the back for voltage status of batteries, control and monitoring of the gimbal, all of which reduces the need of relying on another device to control your MōVi via app. All of these features and connections can be powered by the dual battery system, meaning you can hot swap your entire rig to remain active all day.

Freefly boast its compatibility with RED cameras via the RED link command protocol, with which you can control a host of controls including ISO, frame rate, shutter and start/stop. This power unit is on the sledge (camera) side of the gimbal, and features an 11-14v 6A D-Tap camera power port, 12v lemo for accessories, USB-C, Timecode in/out and CAN port.Ĭamera connectivity is also possible. The battery system on the MōVi Pro has also been improved, and batteries can now be hot swapped. Cells are properly cased, featuring an LED gauge on the side as well as feeding status information out to the new back screen.įurthermore to powering is a new TSU (Tilt Stage Unit). The MōVi Pro utilizes the same Toad In The Hole quick release, so remains compatible with all existing handle bars, rings etc…

The feet stem from the base replacing a conventional stand, such as the one included with previous MōVis. The new ring is now thicker at 30mm in diameter, but also lighter and stronger. The stand is a bi-product of the new ring, which will ship with the Movi Pro. Another contributor is possibly one of its most desired features: a built in stand. They’ve achieved this with a much faster 2-second boot-up time as well as a faster 10-second autotune. The M5 will currently still be sold, phasing the M10 and M15 out.įreefly has focused on making the MōVi Pro quicker to operate, setup and maintain throughout the day. I compare the MōVi Pro to the M10 and M15 without mention of the smaller M5, as Freefly state that the new boy in town will supersede the middle two models. The MōVi Pro features weather sealed casings on all it’s components, almost entirely hidden cables to prevent snagging along with overmoulded and strain relieved wiring for durability. No longer does it feel like your expensive gimbal could be made out of carbon-look meccano.

The MōVi Pro is a more refined system than the M10 and M15. Like many previous Freefly announcements, there’s quite a bit to take in, so bear with me! It really looks like Freefly has listened to their customers, taking a look sideways and behind them at what others are offering to tailor a much more bespoke system in the MōVi Pro. Though I’ve learnt the fantastic long list of positives a gimbal device like this can bring, I’ve also developed my own list of the not-so-good aspects of the MōVi. Having been a MōVi operator myself for years, I’ve come to know their systems pretty well.
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Check out our exclusive interview with Freefly Tabb for the full low down. MōVI Pro supersedes the M10 and M15 gimbal stabilizers, and is packed full of features including an integrated rear screen, weather sealed casings, and camera/power/FIZ control via new TSU (Tilt Stage Unit). Freefly has an exciting new announcement.
