What payload capacity do I actually need?

Match the gimbal's tested payload to your camera plus your heaviest lens, with headroom. Reviewers note that lightweight options like the DJI RS 4 Mini and RS 3 Mini (around 2kg/4.4lb) cover most full-frame mirrorless bodies with mid-range zooms, while heavier cine setups need the RS 4 Pro (around 4.5kg/10lb). Specialist-community threads repeatedly warn that running a gimbal near its payload limit hurts stability.