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R8-no ibis vs. R6 MKll - Ibis

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MikeJ9116 Veteran Member • Posts: 6,955
Re: R8-no ibis vs. R6 MKll - Ibis

Wing2 wrote:

Assume that you want a relatively economical solution but similar functionality as R6ii, you may want to consider the followings:

To get IBIS functionality, attaching a gimbal such as Dji RS3 Mini costs a lot less than 1000 dollars.

To extend battery life, an external battery power pack connecting through USB-C is very economical.

Yes, it would end up a bit clumsy to operate (especially the gimbal setup), but gimbal also gives smoothness not achievable by IBIS, while the external battery power pack can easily outlast the internal battery of R6

I think there is a good chance that the Vello RP battery grip will work on the R8 if the battery is oriented the same.  It costs $80 and holds two LP-E17 batteries.  As you stated, powering the R8 with a battery bank is very economical and would outlast multiple L6 batteries.

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