What the thread found

• The standard Ronin gimbal can handle the load of an URSA Mini 4.6K when paired with a Sigma 18-35mm f/1.8 lens and powered by the gimbal itself without the camera battery.
• A Ronin gimbal can be mounted directly to a steadicam top stage using a CineMilled plate, allowing quick switching between handheld gimbal operation and steadicam use within about one minute.
• The steadicam setup is better suited for longer takes and eye-level shots compared to handheld gimbal operation.
• The Ronin-M has lower payload capacity than the standard Ronin and may struggle to balance an URSA Mini even when the camera battery and side handle are removed and lightweight lenses are used.

Depends on

• The full Ronin plus steadicam setup may exceed a 1500 EUR budget.
• No confirmation provided regarding whether the Ronin-M or Ronin-MX can successfully balance an URSA Mini 4.6K even at minimum weight configurations.
• The discussion does not address high-to-low mode movements or other specific operating modes.

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