The Auto Focus of the Future - DJI Focus Pro - A Disruptive Follow Focus System - Test & Review
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- čas přidán 19. 06. 2024
- DJI set out to create the Focus system of the future by combining wireless focus pulling with disruptive LiDAR and AI technology. We had access to the Focus Pro before the official announcement to take you on a deep dive… including explaining how the system works, what features it offers, how you set it up, how to rig it, and how you operate it. We tested the Focus Pro in different scenarios including a hole set of stress test that would be impossible for PDAFs and humans… and of course, we tried to fool the AI to figure out the limits.
Get some popcorn, and let’s dive into the Future of Focus!
Disclaimer: We collaborated with DJI for this episode and we got the DJI Focus Pro and the Transmission system free of charge. As always, we strive to give you our honest opinion based on our experience and our tests.
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00:00 - Intro & Contents
01:43 - A Disruptive Focus System
04:42 - Nick & Morty - Out of Focus
06:14 - What is the DJI Focus Pro
10:34 - Experiments in Focus
14:38 - Whats in the box
20:33 - Setup & Rigging
24:35 - Features & How it works
33:23 - Test / Focus Pro with Vintage Lenses
35:39 - Test / Focus Pro vs PDAF
38:44 - Test / Focus Pro for Interviews
39:44 - Test / Focus Pro for Anamorphic
42:18 - Test / Focus Pro for Zoom Lenses
44:25 - Test / Focus Pro for Low Light vs PDAF
46:04 - Test / Fooling the AI subject recognition
50:12 - Test & Ideas / Automated Manual Focus
53:13 - Problems with Haze & Behind the Scenes
58:50 - Verdict & Suggestions - Krátké a kreslené filmy
It's a crime how little views you guys get. Quality content on CZcams deserves more love, hope you are getting your money's worth.
13K views in less than a day is not to bad for the niche and a review... money wise it is not interesting one way or the other, still, we enjoy producing stuff on our own terms. Your support makes it possible... and we thank you for that. The Division salutes you!
Yeah but you need money to keep making these videos, so I'm glad to be making a contribution!
Absolutely… always happy when we can cover the cost of doing this. I believe it is a great way to grow personally and take everybody along as far as that is possible.
That is exactly why I share these tutorials on other social media to give more people a chance to follow this series!
It's about the value of each view. Each person viewing is probably worth $2000 USD in new spending from directly watching this video.
If not recommended before, I would recommend to DJI that when the subject leaves the focus box, that the focus remains on the last focused spot, and not jump to the background, that would be a more natural.
This is coming from someone who pull's focus for a living👍
Thank you
I agree with that... good input! Thank you
I don't get why there's no option for that... this is what retains me from buying...
I say this without the slightest bit of exaggeration whatsoever, this is my favorite channel on CZcams and has been ever since I was recommended "Beyond Imax: Filming With a Gigantic 16K Sensor" 4 years ago. Keep up the amazing work.
Thank you so much for your kindness, your long term faith in us, and for your generous support of course. We salute you!! "Beyond IMAX" … wow, that one feels like a time form another life for me… so much happened since. We are getting old together man!!! ;-)
@@MediaDivision It is the same video that introduced me to the best channel on youtube as well. The 16K was just too shockingly good not to subscribe to this one-of-kind channel. Also why the heck youtube didn't suggest this video to me on time! Now I made sure all notifications are on, and it's probably the only channel worth that to me with no gibberish fillers.
Same, only thing is he’s setting the standard insanely high with this level of production
Heck yeah! Such a pleasure to work with you, the result is HEAVY! 🔥
Thanks for everything man… happy to have your face around in the future
That is what i call a real review. And the only real complete review i saw until now. Not some 12 minutes video repeating what everyone is saying but a long deep down review showing every details of the product. A bit of humor here and there, very good ligthing and set up which is pleasing to the eye. And then some real testing applications and comparisons. This is probably the 5th comment i do on any youtube video since like 20 years or something, but it's deserved. Good job
Thanks a lot William, I get it... everybody just had the system for a short time and not everybody is stupid enough to work 20 nights in a row. Always trying our best to produce something worth your time. Proud to be your 5th!!!!! We got a lot of other cool stuff. If you are into experimental stuff "f0.3 - the impossible lens" is pretty sweet.
I don't even film. I just love your content. It's amazingly well done. I love the quality. It inspires me.
I am all for it… glad we can do that for you man! Thanks for being around.
I just gave this video an upvote before watching it, just because I know all your videos are great automatically.
Thats the Spirit… thanks man!!!!
I literally just did the same thing.
@@imerges Thanks for that!
Wow! You must have extreme focus and feature machine learning. Are you a bot?😂😂😂
@@stereothrilla8374 Lol I don’t know how I can prove whether I’m a human or not. But what I do know is that the guys at media division, put love and effort into what they do. And that makes me want to go into filmmaking. But for the moment, I’m about $6000 in on the Fujifilm X system. It will be a while before I can afford an Ari Alexa and set of anamorphic lenses.
wow, this was probably one of the best tests of camera gear I have ever watched. watched it all in one sitting!
Really liked the humor and love you put into the whole video. Seeing all the appreciation for the people involved at the end made me happy too.
Glad you feel that way Dominik! Thanks for sitting through it till the end and your kindness
Wow. This is a hell of a cinematic review.
Thanks! Always working hard to create something worth your time! With hat or without ;-)
@@MediaDivision much appreciate you guys! Been following you guys since the K35 and Zeiss videos.
I came looking on CZcams for videos going more in depth and this is the first thing that popped up. I'm telling you before I even watch this it's gonna answer every question I have. Top notch as always.
Thanks man… I was hoping to fill the blanks and entertain!
1 hour, imagine that on youtube....you guys are top tier
Our golden rule… as short as it can be, but as long as it has to be to tell everything we want to tell you. Thanks a lot… glad you enjoy
I was going to watch this video regardless, because the DJI RS4 had my curiosity, but with that intro, YOU guys had my attention
ah… Gimbals… this is so much cooler for pros ;-) thanks man!
🎞📽 Another "Stellar" episode, keep baking them guys.
Adrian.... thank you so much for your generous continued support. So happy to have you around and believing in our mission. You make it possible and we will keep baking!!. The Division salutes you!
Well now I'm 100% convinced.
You gave so many amazing reasons that no other creator mentioned.
I'm going to a launch event today to check out all the new DJI products. This is totally on the "To Buy" list!
Thanks so much
With pleasure... thanks for watching and have fun on your DJI event.
Class A! Congratulations on this detailed exposé! This is *exactly* why I keep returning to your channel. Excellent, unparalleled presentations of essential tech and applications, via practical demos!
Thank you so much for the flowers… appreciated. Always trying to improve and do give you something actually useful ... glad you think we succeeded!
Let me grab my popcorn, because I know this will be a really really good video
Thants the spirit.... enjoy!
This is easily the most epic gear review on CZcams. Moreover it's a brutal honest review and you guys went to great lengths to show us the flaws and limitations of the system. The invested time and effort in this production deserves a standing ovation and certainly many more subs!
Thanks a lot… brutally honest? Just honest… like should be ;-)
Thanks for your kindness… we could surely us more subs but we are aware that we cater to a tiny audience
the production level on this is crazy. thank you for this incredible content.
Thanks… always trying hald to do something special for you guys… and we are blessed for the support of the Marmalade!
The TikTok jibe was all it took to earn my like 😂
Cheers… I wonder how many dislikes I'll get from people in Orlando ;-)
Thank you for this. Your production quality is not only incredible and so enjoyable to watch, but this system is a real game changer for the price and features. The first DJI LiDAR was a baby step into the idea of giving manual lenses auto-focus, but this has now become an eco-system. Rock on!
Thanks a lot Matt.... yeah, DJI did it again... the balls on them are mucho grande ;-)
Wow, amazing review. I'm not super impressed often by random videos (i wasn't subscribed) but this one is brilliant. Appreciate the in depth review and multiple tests and your added humor. Awesome stuff :)
Thanks a lot man… appreciate your kindness and hanging around. If you are new to the channel… we have quite a few videos in this league quality. Check out or "f0.3 - the impossible lens" it is quite popular.
incredibly produced and pieced, thanks for all the insight tech that is my biggest nemesis. Brilliant work Nick and crew!
Always trying our best to give you something useful. The crew and me say thank you Jason.
I do wish they had switched to a locking connector like LEMO instead of USB-C, and their Transmission latency is still behind the industry expectations, but this is extremely close. The pros definitely outweigh the cons at this juncture.
Damn I didn’t realize there were any latency issues…
@@JohnD271 it’s higher than Teradek for example
@@ForestCinema that’s a little disappointing. I’m using a teradek bolt 6 into a small hd cine 13. This system seems like it will be a step down but it also looks like it’s usable. Based on this video the DJI lidar features and price definitely justify it over going with let’s say a focus bug and arri hi 5. Of course those are high end systems but I’m not a career first AC so DJI seems like the way to go for me.
Yep… like commented in anamorphic shooters… you can't have it all at this price point. Latency seems totally fine for me, it's faster than the HDMI on some of my mirrorless. I have an old Arri SR "real time" transmitter and that one doesn't seem to be faster in a meaningful way. Teradeks are just so expensive and you can get burns from them, they get so hot
@@MediaDivision I agree I am most likely going to buy the entire DJI system
Thank you for the deep dive. Exactly the type of system I was hoping for. Placed an order.
My pleasure Geoffrey. Nice… hope you like it!!
Phenomenal work done here! Great job to everyone involved in this project!
Well crafted in every aspect.
Thanks man... appreciated. Always trying to improve on some aspects... that gets you somewhere if you do it long enough ;-) Thanks for being around
Always good to see your channel posting! 🙌🏾
Glad you feel this way about or work man... appreciated!
I love this channel. I appreciate the huge amount of work that goes into your videos. Thank you brother.
Thanks a lot or your kindness... it is really appreciated. We are happy to have you around.
Once again, I love your style of video. It is fun to watch, informative, thought provoking and most of all inspiring. Thank you. It has got me thinking in new ways about auto focus.
More in genral, I don't think I would be nearly as creative with coming up camera, sound and light rigs for my solo wildlife filming (with sound) if it weren't for the way that you have set about building the most amazing (and seemingly crazy) camera set ups to achieve what it is that you imagine. Thank you.
Very glad to inform and inspire you man... we can't ask for more. Always happy to have like minded around. Thank you!
I felt bad about preordering straight from B&H and not your link so here’s a little something. As usual - exceptional work! Can’t thank you enough for all you guys do!
You are so nice and generous... thank you so much. We wish there where more with your spirited attitude. The Division salutes you... you make it all possible. We are very happy to have you around. If you should have any questions, shoot!
I guess it's a good thing that this has sold out so that now when it's available gain i can purchased though this link :)
@@Marcin_pl You are the MAN!
The quality of the content is insane. Thanks for making this
Happy that you see it in that light... our pleasure man!
BTW, this is the best review of any product I've ever seen in the last 15 years. It was informative, eye opening and entertaining. Bravo! And I'm only half way through the video!!!
Very glad you enjoy... let's hope that DJI and CZcams will think the same...
This is madness. Absolute madness!
I need this in my life like YESTERDAY!
AI driven technology FTW!!!!!!
Yep… it's pretty much that… ;-) Thanks for watching
Well, good thing we have a time machine 😉
@@MortyFilms LOL
Media Decision never let's you down on quality of the content nor on the visual fidelity and creativity, thanks for a beautiful and brilliant review! Look forward to the next one!
Thanks a lot... always working hard to give you something useful and entertaining. It is nice to do it for people as kind and positive as you!
This is awesome! Thank you so much for your hard work
Thanks a lot... appreciated! Thanks for watching Suyorukun
Oh, yeah! And Back To The Future, love it!
Best comedy ever!!!!
I very much like and appreciate the extra effort you put into your works beyond the stellar production values. I always learn a lot about interesting aspects of image making while being entertained as a bonus.
Thats all we can hope and strive for Charles… very happy you are edutained. Appreciate your kindness!
thankyou for making such in-depth quality videos!
Thnaks a lot man. Always trying to improve and create something tat is worth your time
An hour well spent!
Such an indepth and beautifully crafted review.
Glad you think so… always trying to make it informative but entertaining to give you something worth your time
Absolutely amazing work, everything i could possibly think of was covered and of course served with high quality movie references and humor
Schumann Paul.... alte Krokette ;-) Wäre geil gewesen wenn Du dabei gewesen wärest. Der Spike ruft! Danke für die Blumen.
As always, amazing video. Watching it all.
We are all for it!!!! Enjoy man!!!
Like always- perfect quality of video ❤
Thanks a lot man… appreciate your kindness!
This is such a top tier review!! I was almost sold until you brought up the issue of haze. I guess we still have a ways to go!
Thanks a lot.... nothing is perfect... every systems has its Achilles heel. I don't think it is a major problem.
Killer work. Thanks a lot guys.
Thanks a lot man… appreciated! Thanks for hanging!
Really fantastic video! Thanks for all the detail.
Thanks Slippy... appreciated. Our pleasure and honour
thank you guys so much for all this!
Pleasure man… always happy when you are edutained!
Excellent. I've been messing with their Lidar system and anamorphic and it wasnt too bad. Now this is a major leap forward and what better way is there to demonstrate it than Nik and Media Division? Just brilliant. ❤ Well done Nik.
Totally in the same boat there… glad you find this useful Nick… glad to have you around!
Watched it all from start to the last second. Love your passion and affinity to perfection! Beautiful imagery, fun to watch and very educative. Thumbs and toes up!
Thanks man… I love toes up ;-) Appreciate you being around
Thank you for all your work.
Our Pleasure EposVox…. Thanks for being around… again!
Solid work guys
Fun and informative
Glad you enjoy the edutainement! Thank for hanging with us!
Always super in-depth and well made :)
Thanks Tom… always trying to make something worth your time
Amazing as always!
Thanks … again… ;-)
Awesome video as always, guys!
Thanks a lot Daniel!
Exceptionable production and product... thanks!
Always trying to make something entertaining and useful worth your time. Thanks for hanging with us.
Amazing effort guys. Helped me make my choice on buying this!
Thanks man… glad it was helpful for you!
I wish I could give this video two thumbs up.
Only two??????? 😇 Thanks Bobcat… appreciate you being around
You guys always impress me with your videos since the 1st ever video I saw on your channel till now you never put me down
Well try to keep it that way :-) Nice to have a long time follower in you! Appreciate you being around.
Thanks for this. I love your videos. So creative and informative!
Thanks Richard.. very glad you enjoy!
Great vid. Thx guys.
Our pleasure... thanks for watching Phil!
the best review ...thank you for sharing
Thanks... glad you see it that way. It's fun for people like you
What an incredible and informative review! Thanks so much for everything you do! I particularly loved, and found you through your Canon FD video! 👏🏻👍🏻
Thanks a lot, very happy you find it valuable. Nice to have you around!
I love the style of this review. It felt complete with pros and cons and a lot of fun. Thanks, D.
Very happy you felt that way about it Douglas!! Thanks for watching
@@MediaDivision Can you quantify in some way the issue with fog and the lidar accuracy? I mean, will the lidar work with little fog or any fog and it will not work? Thanks,
@@DouglasDoNascimento As there is no scale… no. To be safe… if you use haze, don't use the Focus Pro
love the channel,cant wait for the next episode
Thanks man!
Focus pullers right now: They took Our Jobs!
naaaaa… there is plenty of use cases where manual focus is massively superior
Thorough and superb, as always.
Thanks man… appreciated! Always trying!
Brilliant video team! And now I really want a Focus Pro!
Thanks… yep, we all do… thats why it sold out in two hours. I wonder how many DJI produced?!
You definitely deserve another 1 in front of your subscriber count. Thank you for this effort 😊
Thanks Paule… I am all for it, but I also doubt that that there are that many Pro Filmmakers in the world. If we wanted that, we would have to do way more photography stuff, but………… nahhhh
Outstanding information and presentation nice work. 💪
Glad you enjoy… thanks for being around!
Guys this review is the best I’ve seen
We really tried to set a new bench mark… glad you think we made it… appreciate your kindness man!
Incredible review!
Thank man… appreciated!!!
Und ich versuche es auf Deutsch zu schreiben, da ich aus München bin: Du warst der Grund, warum ich damals die Contax Zeiss Objektive gesammelt habe und jeder Film von euch ist ein Masterpiece, den mit Liebe zu Details gemacht. Vor allem die Anmerkungen zu verschiedenen Situationen (passt zu unserem deutschen Mentalität :) ha ha) ist absolute fantastisch. Lieben Dank für diesen tollen Film und ich unterstutzte euch bei jeder Möglichkeit. Grüß aus München!
Vielen lieben Dank… sehr froh das Du inspiriert bist. Versuche immer etwas zu machen was ganz nebenbei auch nützlich ist. Immer dankbar für jede Unterstützung!
What a time to be alive!
yes… scary times………………… cool times……… I don't know what to think of it right now.
Hell yea. Love that intro
Thanks man!
Quality as always top notch 💪
Thanks man… Glad you enjoy!
Good video, meditative, your channel is at a high level! I always look forward to new creative videos from you! thumbs up!
Thanks a lot Karl… appreciated… doing our best to give you something interesting
This was a great and informative video.
Thanks Seth… appreciated!
Thank you for a such a beautifully crafted and informative film.
Thanks a lot for your support and kindness Sirvannen... very much appreciated. We salute you!
I wonder how future technology can overcome the limitation of haze and fog. Interesting and well-made video. Thank you for this!
Just don't use lasers for ranging?! Ultra sonic? Radar??? Thanks man… appreciated.
insane production quality
True true.... hanks man
Great deep dive!
Thank man!!!
WOW, an amazing product and an even more amazing video... What would we do without you🙃
……… watch TikTok ???? 😅 thanks a lot man… very happy you are edutained
Lovely content and Review. 5 thumbs up
That is a lot of thumbs ;-) thanks a lot man!
Another great video
Thanks Daniel… Appreciated
And may I add. OMG the image quality of the Alexa is simply mind blowing
10 years down the road.... the Alexa can still hold her water against modern medium class cine cams. Pretty impressive indeed
Love the intro and parodies , just awesome! ❤ This is an amazing system and kudos to DJI. I just wish that it didn’t snap to other subjects when the tracked subject is covered or goes out of frame. But this is early days and I’m sure they could add this via firmware
Thanks a lot man! DJI is really good when it comes to rethink a whole process… kudos indeed. The processing power of the LiDAR is way beyond what it is actually doing, so, there is hope for improvements.
Great Review!!!
Thanks man!
YOU GUYS ARE ROCKSTARS! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
hahahah… thanks man… very little rocks and white dwarfs
You make a great Doc.
I don't know if that is a compliment or a hint that I'm old 😁 I'll take the first. Thanks man!
What an amazing episode. Fantastic. Thank you und viele Gruesse nach Hamburg.
Thanks a lot! Immer gerne und Grüße nach…… wo immer Du auch bist.
A perfect example of how to feature gear! Great acting Nick, there will be a call from the future...
Danke Dir… aus Mangel an Alternative muss ich leider immer wieder vor die Kamera.
pretty dope man! okay, I want one!!
Looks like everyone does... sold out in an hour... wow.
Superb video about great piece of gear!
Thanks man… yeah… I am quite stoked about the Focus Pro, too. Interesting times to live in.
@@MediaDivision 100% ! I probably will buy one when it will arrive at my country.
@@Deksvilm Go for it!
yea.......Media Division is something like the BEST......(what an inspiration). Keep them coming
Always working hard to give you something worth your precious time!!! Will try
Best review on youtube .....great compelling job. I have a set of animorphic lens MFT 1.33 from what your saying it wont have no problems...I have the PDMOVIE its hit and miss but better than None. cheers
Thanks a lot… Shouldn't be a problem with the restrictions that the system generally has
Great video
Thanks a lot man… and thank you so much for your support. You make content like this possible. The Division salutes you!!
really good video!
Thanks a lot Alexej
Wow! Simply wow, you gained a subscriber and when I buy the focus pro it will be through your affiliate link!
Well thank you... how terribly nice of you. Appreciate the kindness. Let's hope DJI will restock soon. They where sold out an hour after launch!
@@MediaDivision I have to sell my Tilta nucleus N and power grip first 😉. I have modded an Helios and bought a Sirui Saturn 35mm. The dji focus pro will just do wonders as a solo Filmaker. Your production level and detailed information is just mind blowing 🤯
wow, brilliant tech
I think so, too. DJI is always good for rethinking processes and turn that into a product.
stunning!!
Totally … and our video, too 😇 Thanks man
@@MediaDivision absolutely another quality production, you guys *are* the bar 👌
Thanks!
Thank you so much Rajnesh… very much appreciated. You make content like this possible. The Division salutes you!
grab the popcorn everyone, we've been graced with yet another Media Division banger
Enjoy Stephen… salty or sweet?