Highly recommend getting Freefly Grip disks for this. They're only $35 and they allow you to not have to grip constantly, you can just rest the gimbal on the top of your hands.
Thank you for the experienced insight. I know that feel, as a consumer, watching reviews of users (pro or not) with an item after only using it for a few days/weeks. On a related note, I'm enjoying using the Tilta rear handle for the RS2!
Going to get one of these for the Komodo. There were some reviews I read where the battery was frying the gimbal and I can only assume it was from using a vmount to power everything, glad you didn’t have that issue
nice vid. my rs2 has QC issues and it always produces wobbly footage even with a light camera and lens setup so I sent it to dji for repair. If its fixed I will consider buying the advanced ring grip.
do you think the ring makes a big difference stabilising the gimbal more than just holding the handle of the gimbal. I don't have a big rig but want as smooth a footage as possible in camera.
I'm using the tilta ring with the rs2 and I'm getting a lot of wobble when I walk. I've calibrated the gimbal and the stiffness setting are pretty good. It's better when I have the digital IS on. Any recommendations? Thank you
Is there a video that describes how to re-calibrate the control wheel on the remote control handle? The manual has no information on this. I am able to get to the calibration mode in the menu, but do not know the steps or button press combinations to do the calibration procedure and store it.
Thank you for your sharing, it's really practical ! I want to buy C70, I would like to ask you what lenses you commonly use for C70, also want to ask, how is the performance of 0.71 backlight, is the glare serious?
I bought that thing ( the ring) and after using it 5 times, I realized it’s too cumbersome, too heavy, too bulky, and too expensive. It’s now sitting in my stand as decoration
I'm considering purchasing it, but may not. I need to autofocus with it really well. Not sure if tilta can actually help. I don't need an external monitor, but need a couple of lights to help out, so probably still have to get the basic tilta ring grip
Ive been interested in ring grip ever since it was announced, but long delays in delivery and later people complaining about quality issues has made me doubt if i want to make the purchase. Lot of people have had their gimbals fried by ring grip, mounting point being insecure etc.
Cool review. Just a question as a brandnew RS2 owner, shooting with the Lumix S1H and anamorphic lens: how does weight feel with the Tilta handle compared to just the gimbal? Will your back benefit from some relief by holding the whole setup in a more paralel way with your arms?
When you balance your RS2 with the ring, do you balance it before you attach it to the ring or after? Bc the ring seating makes the whole rig tilt forward.
Great info as always!. I’m an FX6 user, I saw your videos about it and I wonder if you could give me your thoughts about how do you think this ronin could work with the FX6?
I currently own the Titla Basic Ring Grip and I was wondering if there was a carry case that you use or something to hold it in unpacked when traveling. Anything would be helpful, thanks.
For heavier rigs like a Komodo-X do you think this works better for the RS3 vs how it comes normally with an added side grip for support? I'm trying to decide if this is worth it. Also heard the sensitivity of the scroll wheel is very touchy for focusing the DJI focus motors. Thanks!
Well you need a battery solution for the red so in my opinion the ring is a must have for mounting stuff. Will upload a full Komodo X gimbal setup soon
@@damiencooper Gotcha, thanks!! I can build this or use RS3 just with the side handles. Which one is better? I am a real estate video/photographer. Thanks
In your demo, you use the Sigma Art 1.4 35mm. You confirm that the lens works fine with the canon speedbooster on the C70 or you use the standard ef to rf adaptor?
Hello... very helpful videos, thanks for taking the time to do these! I have two C70's, two RS2's, and one Tilta advanced ring. Are you having trouble with the occasional "camera freeze" when connecting your C70 to the RS2, like everyone else is experiencing out there? Since DJI is clearly not addressing this issue with the C70, any thoughts on a solution? Thanks!!
oh yes. I do.. just realised after I made the video that this is an issue when people pointed it out. As I almost exclusively used the C70 on the gimbal I didn't connect the dots before
Yeah, it usually happens 5-10 times during a full shoot day. Such a pain! I actually downgraded the firmware which helped quite a bit… The newer firmware was way worse.
Cannot see the relevance of such a rig when in two months time the DJI Ronin 4D is going to be out. If any thing I’d be selling off all that GEAR for one solid cam/ rig like the Ronin 4D.
hi hope all is well, have the same set up with can0n c70 i have the titla handle and the original baseplate that came with RoninS2. I don't have a cage around my came, my question is what base plate and quick realse to screw onto the bottom of the c70 you recommend? can the same set up in your video works? as fare as plate goes ?
I've read product reviews on retail sites stating this ring could potentially fry your RS2 when attaching an external battery. Quite a few consumers seem to have had this problem. Any insight on that?
I never connected a v-mount Batterie to it. But from my experience powering multiple devices with V-mount batteries I don’t doubt that for a second. But you’ll always have this problem…
Hey Damion, thanks for your great content and hello from the neighborhood... well kinda (Munich). I really hope you could help me out with a question. I tried my best to figure it out online, but nobody seems to talk about it clearly. It´s regarding the baseplate from the RS2 combined with the c70. I got my RS2 some days ago and have recognized the same as you, the standard baseplate is ahhhh I don´t know just small. So I ordered the baseplate form Manfrotto too. But if you mount the baseplate at the middle hole the c70 is to wide. The Cam just stuck at the right motor. Well of course I could screw it to the right hole but than I would need the counterweight because without it can´t be balanced. (the weight is to much to the left). I prefer to have the C70 as close as possible to the right motor. Can´t explain why, it just feels right. However, did you have the same problem and how did you overcome this? Im looking forward to your response. And Im gonna appresiate a lot. Keep it up man! Christian
hey, watch my C70 Rig video. I explain exactly how I go from tripod to gimbal. I'm using the original baseplate with an arca swiss plate under the C70. For best results, you have to get rid of the side grip strap though
@@damiencooper Thx man! appreciate your very quick answer. Right after i sent my first message I watched your c70 Rig video and finally i got an good solution. Thanks again! very well explained. I bought the Tilta extended Plate right away. And a quick release plate for my Tripod head. I am so sick of Changing the plates all the time when changing from Tripod to Gimbal. But no im looking forward that I´ve got an efficient solution for it. I wish you all the best and very successful filmshots with intersting clients.
What are your thoughts on the horrible slippery grip on the ring? I found it almost unusable with how much grip strength needed just to keep it fro sliding down.
@@damiencooper thanks for the reply. Love your content. I shoot for a car channel called the late brake show and don’t think I need to get mega low that often. I guess it’s easy enough to take on and off the ring. Did you find the shots smoother than with a normal dual handle
@@damiencooper ok, thanks Damien. that the camera can freeze I had heard before. But i had hoped that there is now a software update available. The hope dies at last.🙄
@@damiencooper my c70 is freezing when I use the remote handle… I even have to detach the c70 battery to turn off my C70…! How do you overcome this issue? Kind regards!!!
@@damiencooper oh no… really? So this is a big issue without any solution yet? It happens a lot. No quite ‘pro’ on the job… One more question… I was buying this remote because when half pressing the record button it was stated that you could autofocus. But that doesn’t seem to work with my C70. Same with you?
@@damiencooper what a guy, still replying in 30 minutes months after uploading! Thanks! I'm mainly afraid that the lack of controls near my hand will become very bothersome.. which would mean I'd have to purchase one of the tethered remotes anyway..
when do we get to see the figure skating Doc?
We’re still shooting actually. Probably going to another frozen Lake next week. Hope I can finish it by the end of the month - mid March
@@damiencooper awesome. Will we be able to see it?
@@Soul_Visuals_Photography yeah for sure
Great review! We're happy to hear the Advanced Ring Grip has fit your needs!
Highly recommend getting Freefly Grip disks for this. They're only $35 and they allow you to not have to grip constantly, you can just rest the gimbal on the top of your hands.
Thank you for the experienced insight. I know that feel, as a consumer, watching reviews of users (pro or not) with an item after only using it for a few days/weeks.
On a related note, I'm enjoying using the Tilta rear handle for the RS2!
The rear handle actually broke on belles setup after two weeks 😒
4:01 Which clamp are you using here that goes around the top of the ring grip?
Going to get one of these for the Komodo. There were some reviews I read where the battery was frying the gimbal and I can only assume it was from using a vmount to power everything, glad you didn’t have that issue
Yeah, v-mounts often have the issue of frying stuff I found. But with the C70 you really don’t need it
Picked one up finally after so much wait!!!
Keep up them videos coming 💪
Looking at getting this setup for my fx6! Thanks for the informative review 👍
Thx for this overview. I have the DJI RS2 and I was looking for something similar to the Ronin M.
nice vid. my rs2 has QC issues and it always produces wobbly footage even with a light camera and lens setup so I sent it to dji for repair. If its fixed I will consider buying the advanced ring grip.
Vielen Dank für dieses Video Damien 🙏!
Your reviews are really helpful. Thank you
do you think the ring makes a big difference stabilising the gimbal more than just holding the handle of the gimbal. I don't have a big rig but want as smooth a footage as possible in camera.
I'm using the tilta ring with the rs2 and I'm getting a lot of wobble when I walk. I've calibrated the gimbal and the stiffness setting are pretty good. It's better when I have the digital IS on. Any recommendations? Thank you
Did you fix this? Try turning roll axis upto 55 after auto calibration and make sure everything is tight
Is there a video that describes how to re-calibrate the control wheel on the remote control handle? The manual has no information on this. I am able to get to the calibration mode in the menu, but do not know the steps or button press combinations to do the calibration procedure and store it.
Thank you for your sharing, it's really practical ! I want to buy C70, I would like to ask you what lenses you commonly use for C70, also want to ask, how is the performance of 0.71 backlight, is the glare serious?
I bought that thing ( the ring) and after using it 5 times, I realized it’s too cumbersome, too heavy, too bulky, and too expensive. It’s now sitting in my stand as decoration
I'm considering purchasing it, but may not. I need to autofocus with it really well. Not sure if tilta can actually help. I don't need an external monitor, but need a couple of lights to help out, so probably still have to get the basic tilta ring grip
Can I have it? 😂
Ive been interested in ring grip ever since it was announced, but long delays in delivery and later people complaining about quality issues has made me doubt if i want to make the purchase.
Lot of people have had their gimbals fried by ring grip, mounting point being insecure etc.
Makes sense. I can of course only talk about my own experience
Great overview - many thanks…
does this work with dji rsc2?
Cool review. Just a question as a brandnew RS2 owner, shooting with the Lumix S1H and anamorphic lens: how does weight feel with the Tilta handle compared to just the gimbal?
Will your back benefit from some relief by holding the whole setup in a more paralel way with your arms?
how'd you manage the clerance with the 18-35? I have a Z Cam and struggling witht the front heavy weight to the Sigma 18-35mm
When you balance your RS2 with the ring, do you balance it before you attach it to the ring or after? Bc the ring seating makes the whole rig tilt forward.
Great info as always!. I’m an FX6 user, I saw your videos about it and I wonder if you could give me your thoughts about how do you think this ronin could work with the FX6?
Haven’t tried it personally but many people said it works perfectly
@@damiencooper thank you!
Hey quick question, what item did you use to mount your mic on the ring grip?
I currently own the Titla Basic Ring Grip and I was wondering if there was a carry case that you use or something to hold it in unpacked when traveling. Anything would be helpful, thanks.
Hi There. Can you start stop recording of the C70?
I cant get the focus to work on my advanced ring Cant figure it out. any help would be great. Thanks
Can this ring work with crane 3s? Great video keep it up!
For heavier rigs like a Komodo-X do you think this works better for the RS3 vs how it comes normally with an added side grip for support? I'm trying to decide if this is worth it. Also heard the sensitivity of the scroll wheel is very touchy for focusing the DJI focus motors. Thanks!
Well you need a battery solution for the red so in my opinion the ring is a must have for mounting stuff. Will upload a full Komodo X gimbal setup soon
Amazing setup but in my opinion the focus screen is way too high to be able to see. Am I right?
Depends. I’m tall and usually film subjects smaller than me. So it’s the perfect height
@@damiencooper Gotcha, thanks!! I can build this or use RS3 just with the side handles. Which one is better? I am a real estate video/photographer. Thanks
In your demo, you use the Sigma Art 1.4 35mm. You confirm that the lens works fine with the canon speedbooster on the C70 or you use the standard ef to rf adaptor?
Works fine with the speedbooster
There are reports of the Tilta ring frying peoples RS2 gimbal and that has scared me off the ring. What are those guys doing wrong.
Hello... very helpful videos, thanks for taking the time to do these!
I have two C70's, two RS2's, and one Tilta advanced ring. Are you having trouble with the occasional "camera freeze" when connecting your C70 to the RS2, like everyone else is experiencing out there? Since DJI is clearly not addressing this issue with the C70, any thoughts on a solution?
Thanks!!
oh yes. I do.. just realised after I made the video that this is an issue when people pointed it out. As I almost exclusively used the C70 on the gimbal I didn't connect the dots before
Yeah, it usually happens 5-10 times during a full shoot day. Such a pain! I actually downgraded the firmware which helped quite a bit… The newer firmware was way worse.
Any idea what we can do about this? A different cable? Trying to talk to DJI???
Cool video! Do you think ill need the TGA-RG-PM and if so will it draw power from the RS2 handle or do I need to buy a vmount battery setup?
What is a TGI-Friday-Petermckinnon-shobaloo?
@@damiencooper Its like a Plumbus but with more grip
That's what I need... to just throw it into my car and get here, setting up anything else takes way too long.
Cannot see the relevance of such a rig when in two months time the DJI Ronin 4D is going to be out. If any thing I’d be selling off all that GEAR for one solid cam/ rig like the Ronin 4D.
I need the Ronin 4D to come out with some macro glass first
DARK KNIGHT WITH AN IDEA, the Ronin 4D is $6700, and it weighs 10.3 lbs; this is much cheaper and lighter - different options for different use cases?
hi hope all is well, have the same set up with can0n c70 i have the titla handle and the original baseplate that came with RoninS2. I don't have a cage around my came, my question is what base plate and quick realse to screw onto the bottom of the c70 you recommend? can the same set up in your video works? as fare as plate goes ?
Yeah, works well even without the case. I have the tilta arca Swiss plate. More details should be in the C70 rig video
@@damiencooper okay thanks just one more question was you able to bolt on the center of camrea or the side?
@@damiencooper Sorry for all question but Bro just a little confused,
I've read product reviews on retail sites stating this ring could potentially fry your RS2 when attaching an external battery. Quite a few consumers seem to have had this problem. Any insight on that?
I never connected a v-mount Batterie to it. But from my experience powering multiple devices with V-mount batteries I don’t doubt that for a second. But you’ll always have this problem…
Hey Damion, thanks for your great content and hello from the neighborhood... well kinda (Munich). I really hope you could help me out with a question. I tried my best to figure it out online, but nobody seems to talk about it clearly. It´s regarding the baseplate from the RS2 combined with the c70. I got my RS2 some days ago and have recognized the same as you, the standard baseplate is ahhhh I don´t know just small. So I ordered the baseplate form Manfrotto too. But if you mount the baseplate at the middle hole the c70 is to wide. The Cam just stuck at the right motor. Well of course I could screw it to the right hole but than I would need the counterweight because without it can´t be balanced. (the weight is to much to the left). I prefer to have the C70 as close as possible to the right motor. Can´t explain why, it just feels right. However, did you have the same problem and how did you overcome this? Im looking forward to your response. And Im gonna appresiate a lot. Keep it up man! Christian
hey, watch my C70 Rig video. I explain exactly how I go from tripod to gimbal. I'm using the original baseplate with an arca swiss plate under the C70. For best results, you have to get rid of the side grip strap though
@@damiencooper Thx man! appreciate your very quick answer. Right after i sent my first message I watched your c70 Rig video and finally i got an good solution. Thanks again! very well explained. I bought the Tilta extended Plate right away. And a quick release plate for my Tripod head. I am so sick of Changing the plates all the time when changing from Tripod to Gimbal. But no im looking forward that I´ve got an efficient solution for it. I wish you all the best and very successful filmshots with intersting clients.
Short question, whats the mount for your Mic for the Ring grip?
It came with my original ronin. So unfortunately I don’t even know. I then just attached a cold shoe to it
@@damiencooper thanks man, will find a Solution for that. Im not paying 120 bucks just for the amount. No way :)))
Do you have your stop start record working with the handle? I purchased the usbc Tilta cable for it but I can’t get mine to work.
Mine works
@@damiencooper I just have a regular usbc to usbc cable from the rs2 rss port to the camera or do you have a usbc to remote cable?
What are your thoughts on the horrible slippery grip on the ring? I found it almost unusable with how much grip strength needed just to keep it fro sliding down.
Can’t say I noticed. I even hold the entire setup with one hand sometimes 🤷🏼♂️
😂
How often have you not be able to use it for low angles. It looks like it still gets pretty low? This is the one issue for me
For me it’s low enough for 98% of the situations I find myself in
@@damiencooper thanks for the reply. Love your content. I shoot for a car channel called the late brake show and don’t think I need to get mega low that often. I guess it’s easy enough to take on and off the ring. Did you find the shots smoother than with a normal dual handle
Hi Damien, how can I start the recording on the C70 with the Advanced grip?
connect it via USB C
It does freeze the camera sometimes though
@@damiencooper ok, thanks Damien. that the camera can freeze I had heard before. But i had hoped that there is now a software update available. The hope dies at last.🙄
Thank you for the review. How do you remote control the C70?
The side handle. The gimbal is connected via USB-C
@@damiencooper my c70 is freezing when I use the remote handle… I even have to detach the c70 battery to turn off my C70…! How do you overcome this issue? Kind regards!!!
@@Velghe87 I don’t. I just keep pulling out the battery 😅
@@damiencooper oh no… really? So this is a big issue without any solution yet? It happens a lot. No quite ‘pro’ on the job…
One more question… I was buying this remote because when half pressing the record button it was stated that you could autofocus. But that doesn’t seem to work with my C70. Same with you?
@@Velghe87 what do you mean by autofocus?
Mine hardly ever freezes. Maybe like 4 times in my life. So not that big of an issue for me
What brand is the microphone cold shoe on ring grip?
Cold shoe: small rig
Mount Ring: dji
@@damiencooper I don’t find the DJI ring mount like yours
@@willdidth3shot yeah, I had this for years 😕
Would you still recommend the basic ring grip? I can't afford the advanced grip
100%
@@damiencooper what a guy, still replying in 30 minutes months after uploading! Thanks!
I'm mainly afraid that the lack of controls near my hand will become very bothersome.. which would mean I'd have to purchase one of the tethered remotes anyway..
@@SneakyMawwfaka it’s still a lot cheaper!