DJI RONIN-S REVIEW - The BEST Gimbal EVER!?
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- čas přidán 13. 07. 2018
- We have had the DJI Ronin-S for a while now and have loved using it. As former Freefly MoVI M5 users, does the new Ronin-S compete? Is it good enough for beginners all the way up to full-time professionals?
My monitor mount: 10:42
Dave's tutorial on how to balance big cameras on Ronin-S: • How to use DJI Ronin-S...
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Extremely helpful video! Just ordered ours last week! Excited to start shooting with it! 🙌🏽
Just waiting on mine, changed from a crane v1 and chose DJI because of I use their app with my drones and think their software is superb. Hopefully they update it to run with Sony properly. Great vid ✌️
The focus pull on the GH5/GH5s works with all MFT Lenses, I have the Olympus 7-14mm F2.8 and it works perfectly ;) and with the Viltrox Speedbooster it also works for example with the Canon 18-35mm F1.8 but this Combo is very heavy :/
Oh my gosh! I had no idea!!!!! Amazing!!!!
First video I've seen from you , but definitely subscribing. Love the humor, info and details. Great work man!
Wow! Thank you Benjamin! How did you find us? So happy to have you here
Thanks for the useful info! My Ronin-S is finally coming tomorrow. Can't wait to try it out! 💫
I got mine this week, first impressions are amazing!
Awesome video! I've had my Ronin S for a couple weeks now and it is a beast. Thanks for your tips and helpful review. Subscribed.
Definitely on my wish list..!! Looks so amazing 🤤
I find myself watching more and more of your videos. Keep up the good work.
Subscribed.
Wow!!! Thank you so much Ryne!
Just got ours in. Looking forward to working with it. Thanks for the info and review
I like this channel, this space isn’t that saturated as most reviewers aren’t well rounded - entertaining host, sprinkles of motion and graphics, funny bits, to the point structure for people who don’t want to wait for the thing advertised by the thumb. Some channel are technical but dry, some are entertaining but off when it comes to details, most of them have sluggish editing and nearly all of them don’t do motion bc it takes up so much time. Keep it up man
Wow thank you so much. Such a compliment! That is exactly what we are trying to do here. We will keep up the hard work!
I've put my Ronin S through 20+ hours in on-set use on two feature films. And it is much more stable than my Zhiyun Crane v2. No up and down foot step movement in my Ronin S shots, which I do get with the Crane v2. And I do walk with bent knees and roll my feet when I shoot with either gimbal. As far as the plate goes, I don't have a problem with that. It takes me a few seconds to swap out plates from my Ronin S to my Magnus tripod. As far as weight goes? Wah, wah, wah all you want. I'm 58 and I used it on a 14-hour shoot, where I put it down 3 or 4 times throughout that time period. And I'm fine. I shot with it the very next day on another film. I feel stronger now.
I know there have been a ton of reviews on the Ronin S, but I will be doing my own review given that I've used it in real world situations such as feature films. Thanks for reminding me of what a great decision I made.
Absolutely! Sounds like we agree on several levels here. I also shot all day in the sun on a feature doc and barely set the thing down. The smoothness of the gimbal is great too!
I’d love to see a review from your opinion. If you do, please share it with me!
Thanks for confirming that point about the up and down motion (I call it head-bob). I've had a Pilotfly H2 for a little over two years and I've loved everything about it - except the head bob. When I first got it I spent weeks trying different walking methods and even with my most careful step I would still get the bounce. Ultimately my best way to deal with it was to get as wide of a lens as I could with IS, and then hold the camera forward a bit to simulate the angle that the Ronin-S has by design. I assume that forward tilt angle absorbs most of the up and down bounce. If that is the case, I'm definitely going to look into picking this up.
I use the Zhiyun crane plus for my SOny a7iii and 16-35mm lens and simply am not pleased with the result. It works fine, but bounces with steps, doesn't hold the weight well at all, and it is terrible whenever I try to do any parralax movements(very jerky). I preordered the Dji ronin s, but am guessing it's gonna take over a month to receive
The further your legs are spread apart the lower the height of your body. As you walk your legs are moving between the two extremes, this causes the bobbing motion you are seeing. The DJI Ronin has no Z axis to compensate for this but it does have a higher weight than other gimbals. This extra mass requires more energy to move but that will help dampen the movement. Ideally you want something in the style of a Steadycam vest to avoid transferring your movement to the camera.
I think it'll be 3-6 weeks
Dave as a Nashville local I absolutely LOVE your intellectual review of the Ronin-S! I work for AT&T so I am all about the tech your reviewing!
Great Review! You packed a ton of information into this one.
Thank you!
Just bought this gimbal. Can't wait for it to arrive.
Always killing the CZcams Game! great Review boss! Love the M50 combo. I run it as well. little sad about the issue with no focus report
thank you!!! Ya it’s a shame. I wish canon would work with DJI on it
same here, From what I heard from a DJI developer they are going to most likely support all Canon Model that are available on Canon SDK, so 70d-80d and t4i-t7i etc should eventually be on there however Canon has yet to add Any mirrorless cameras to the Canon SDK although m50 is currently on the list.
Subscribed, and thanks for the amazing review! you forgot the sport mode because i saw a lot of people going back to their old steady cam for shooting high speed videos, I have the crane 2 for a month now and I'm waiting for the ronin S to get back in stock to upgrade, one thing that i struggled with is the balancing i still can't perfectly balance my canon 80D and sigma 18-35 on it, and the footage out of it is so jerky, I thought i was the only one that had this problem.
Again thanks for this helpful review
Ahh that sucks man. Maybe there are some settings you can adjust to make that better. I have found the ronin-s to be smooth like butter
Thank you for sharing your amazing video
Thank you so much for the kind words Carsten! We spent a long time on this review and we are so pleased to hear you are happy with it!
You CAN use Canon mount adapted lenses on the GH5/GH5s with the focus control via a Speedbooster style adapter. I use my Sigma 18-35 and my 10-20 and you have perfect focus control.
Nice!!!!!! I didn’t know that. Could you send an example?
FYI just been having my first play with the S this weekend on GH5 & GH5s. My Olympus Pro lenses 17-14 & 14-40 mm both work fine with the manual focus ring, so I’m pretty sure others will too. Of course your mileage may vary!
They work with the focus nob on the DJI??? That is what I was referring to. Not the actual ring on the lens.
Great review, seems very balanced & goes through great key points.
Thank you Ben! Are you planning on getting one?
Great review👍 What is your opinion about Ronin-S Command Unit?
you are correct started with drone, i remember back then installing gimbals on my drones
Glad you liked the history lesson
THX!!clear as day knowledge... clear as those frames mayne.....
Love your video but I am still gonna wait for the Crane 3. I heard it will be released soon.
As a new videographer I learned ALOT about the history of stabilizers and I’m thankful. At first I was like why is he telling us this then I said I’ve been wanting to know this lol the origin etc.
So glad it helped you so much! I think it’s important to know where things come from so you can appreciate what we have now.
Great very honest and informative review.. cheers.
Thanks! Glad you liked it!
Great review, I have a Canon 70D with a Rhode Mic sitting on top. Would it fit in the DJI Ronnin with the mic on top?
Smashing review I even learned a few that I had not though of like the fact that it is actually smoother than most other Chinese gimbals.
Totally! Thanks for the kind words!
You got potential, I can see you with 22m subs
A bit late to the game but just purchased! Can’t wait to get some great shots!
With the Ronin-M sometimes it sort of jittered side to side before smoothing out. Have you noticed any of that with the S? Thanks for this excellent review, I'm very interested in this system which seems so streamlined, particularly when navigating crowds or narrow doorways. Thumbs UP! All the best!
I know what you’re referring to and I havent had any problems with that on it. Sometimes I have to restart it if things are wonky, but it’s pretty well dialed in.
@@connormccaskill Thank you so much! I'm liking the S!
thanks so much for sharing, great work :) what is the monitor setup you have attached to the Ronin S? thanks so much
Penny board and sandals = pro level videographer just in case anyone is wondering. I gotta step my game up!
Lol!!
I sotted some Nashville shots!! Love!
Great review. I'm assuming what you meant about the quick release plate being compatible with Manfrotto is actually compatible with Arca Swiss type dove tail plate? Or is it not compatible with Arca Swiss plate?
Love the little micro-Casey Nestat music blip.
Ive had mine for about 2 weeks. I was able to get the IR cable to wirk with rec start/stop on my canon 6dm2. My one thing I wish they would have thought about is the case. Any time I want to put it back in the case, I have to mess up my balancing. I was thinking about purchasing a gun pelican case? something that it could lay flat on foam? idk just an idea. Im hoping a real canon cable comes out soon.
Totally! It’s hard to pack for sure! I think you’re on the right track there with going with a pelican case. It’s so weird traveling with it. I haven’t figured it out yet either.
How did you get the IR cable to work? Is there a video on getting the start/stop working on the 6Dm2?
I found the solution on a forum. you have the update the firmware of the ronin. but first download the software on your computer that allows you update ronin. Its Called "DJI pro assistant for Ronin" once you get that downloaded, plug your ronin into your computer and update it. once updated, go into your camera settings while in video mode, hit menu, first red camera menu, 5th page, click "remote control" and enable it.
If we allowed any fully balanced Ronin-S to fit inside the case, the case design would end up being 70% bigger than it is. We decided on the smaller case rather than having the Ronin-S flop around inside forcing everyone to carry a larger case. Also, I haven't seen any mention of the benefit of the case being as lightweight as it is. A pelican style case would almost be 4 times heavier.
That was an easy solution. The Ronin now works well with my 6dmii. Thanks for the quick help !
What is the name of the song in the background at around 8 minutes until about 10:55???? Thanks!
Thanks for the review! One of the most in depth Ronin S review. Very helpful! Now that you've used it as much as you have, would the Ronin S be a good gimbal to pair with the Canon C200? I know it would be heavy, but I wouldn't be using it for full day shoots. I would use it for 10-15 minutes at a time. Would the weight of the C200 compromise the performance of the Ronin S?
Great info. I’m definitely getting one 😎👍
Thanks Bruz!
So if i used this while there was heavy snow fall would it be damaged?
How to stay subject in center of frame with ronin s?
With osmo mobile 2 that is so esay, but with ronin s i don’t understand how to do this, how to circle around subject and center it in frame...
Please help... 😬
Talking about weight, this is nothing compared to the original Ronin! Running around with like 20lbs of stuff to carry, and you can't even set it down without a stand (that you also have to carry around!) So you're right on, this is very light for what you're getting! Great video, thanks for the review.
Merci, from Québec Canada, you do a great présentation, I will buy one soon... see ya
I am confused in Crane 2 and Ronin S 😕 can yuh plz suggest me the best gimbal??? Which one should i buy?????
Please Ans
Instead of the big dual handle i work with the (Zhiyun Transmount Mini Dual Grip) it s work with any gimble and it is more particle to use , you can also put 2 in at the same place , right and left , and you can still put the tripod under . take a look at that product maybe you gone a like it
Great point! You are right
where did you buy it for that price?? ($699) I never seen it for less than $749
So is it best to turn off the camera's in-body stabilization when using the Ronin so the two don't counteract, or is OK to keep on?
Can you try and max out the weight and see exactly where it stops working in each mode? I'm interested in knowing how safely under the actual threshold their official 3.6KG limit really is.
What adapter is used for stop/start on the gimbal? The IR cable is not that ideal. Thanks!
Good morning. Nice to meet you.
I bought this product.(ronin s)
It's a good product. I have a question.
The balance of the gimbal was carried out through the application.
I saw it called "yaw."
What is this? What is this axis?
Tilt?
pan?
Roll?
Which of these three is it?
Thank you.
I really like the video! Out of curiosity, what mount are you using between the camera and the DJI plate? That looks like really good set up for getting some clearance for some of the larger lenses.
Thank you! Not sure what you are referring to? The camera body is super big. We’re using the standard ronin s plate.
That thumbnail is next level! 🙌
Thank you Benjamin! Our friend Malachi shot it! Check him out on instagram: instagram.com/therealmalachee/
hi so just want to find out has dji rolled any update for other camera's to be able to use the focus wheel or its still support only panasonic, can i know before i buy it ,i use a sony and canon 6d mark ii.
thanks
Came here for a review and got a history lesson - Bonus!
What camera is on the gimbal he has it looks like a small cannon
Nice video mate!
That is a nice gimbal, but, what I don't understand though, is why almost everyone seems to believe that the Ronin-s and the crane 2 are the only two comparable choices out there. No one seems to know about the Pilotfly Adventurer. It has similar features, capacity and price but with way more versatility, such as an optional dual handle grip with a 5th axis of stabilization, swappable battery, lots of camera controls, Bluetooth remote controller with thumb stick AND it only weighs 1kg instead of the Ronin's 3,6kg. It is really hard to find reviews out there though and it seems like Pilotfly has failed to promote it since no one is talking about it. Anyhow, I own one and I can confirm that it is as smooth as the Ronin-s with a GH5-s, speed booster and different heavy sigma lenses on the single handle setup and much smoother in all kinds of ways with the 5th axis dual handle. For those who haven't bought a Ronin-s or a crane 2 yet, check out the Pilotfly Adventurer as well.
I got a feiyutech a1000 with dual handles for £200 on Ebay, seems to do most of what this one does and the results so far are great, I've never used another gimbal so no idea how it compares to others. The roll mode looks great on this Ronin, i can't do that on mine
Did you guys try it with camera on vertical? (IGTV style). I think you mentioned that in a review awhile back. I just got a Crane and with an L bracket a 5d won't balance for vertical. The Ronin looks like the bracket to drop it down is a lot longer though, so I'm thinking it may work?
nice video man.. im buy Ronin S right now.. but who is she ? respect, off course.
How about the PilotFly Adventurer? I want to know which is better if either one
great video! Good job Dave
Thank you Sheldon! Really appreciate it! Are you getting one?
I would love to get one. I can’t afford to get it right now, but hopefully one day i will
Accessory used to mount the Monitor? Smallrig 1960? 1855?
Alright, everything is fine, but how to freeze 1 axis while keep 2 others following (like on Zhiyun Crane) Tilt axis I mean
Hi, im umesh and i purchased a new camera Canon EOS R with that i also purchased RONIN S, and i am very much upset that RONIN S does not support my new mirror less Camera, Please can anyone suggest me is it possible to use my camera in gimbal??
anyone knows when this thing will be in stock again on dji website?
Hey Dave, another great video. I've watched this about 4 times and really enjoy your input. I've got a quick question. Where did you get the cable you use for your monitor mounted on the gimbal? I've got a 12" cable and it's thick and obviously too short. Thank you Sir.
It’s made by SmallHD for the focus monitor! But you can find a thin one by searching “thin hdmi” on B&H
Fantastic! I'll see what I can find.
Do you get any motor noise when in idle? Or is it silent? I've autotuned, and perfectly balanced my camera on the Ronin S but I'm still getting some noticeable motor noise. Not sure if it's my unit or all!
Make sure you properly balanced your camera. It sounds like it’s not balanced properly. Otherwise, you may need to contact Dji support
Hey your from Nashville?? I am too! Great Vid!!!
with which tool did you install the monitor on the gimbal? i rly dont like these arms.. i want somthing compact like that.. so what is this? :-D
Just ordered mine. Zhiyun crane lab 3 was awkward. I like to keep my gimbal close to my body for comfort and having that handle gets in the way. Plus price went down for $559 on amazon.
Awesome video Dave! I got my ronin s in and have been using with my 1dx ii and my C200 and it works like a dream. I enjoyed watching your first look video you put out a few weeks ago with your ronin s and 1dc. Great content man, keep it up! Hit me up if your ever in Orange County and we should go shoot something ✌️
Thank you Griffin! Are you on twitter? If so, hit me up at: DaveAltizer
Next time we are in LA I'll let you know!!
Glad to hear the C200 is great on it! Thinking of upgrading to that myself .
Kinotika I’m not really on twitter much, just IG and CZcams. Hit me up on IG though... @griffinconway
The C200 works great with the ronin-s but if I could do it again I would get the C200 B version and buy the external touchscreen monitor. The viewfinder kind of gets in the way if you use a bigger lens because you have to move the camera back so far to balance it. The C200 is a beast though you will love it if you get it
Were you able to successfully balance your 1dxii on the roll axis with the Ronin-S? I've been using gimbals for years, but I cannot correctly balance the roll axis with my 1dxii. It always levels to horizon as opposed to staying put at every position.
Hi please Help
How can't I fixed the micro jitter on the pan I have a fuji xt3 sorry for the bad English I'm from Austria
No worries! I would watch the tutorials on the DJI CZcams channel on how to balance the gimbal. You really need to perfectly balance your gimbal when you use it or you’re going to get micro jitters
Thanks a lot for the Review. Very informative. However, since everyone only compares Crane and Ronin S, there is something else, a lot closer: PILOTFLY ADVENTUER. CHeck it out. It certainly deserves a mention in this Gimbal-Discussion (Off-angle motor, close to similar payload, full Sony compatibility and almost half the weight and smaller size)
My Camtv is okay, but I notice that the camera, Sony a7s tends to bounce, like the arm is flexing/bouncing from the weight of the camera. Is that sort of thing gone with the S ?
Totally! This gimbal can hold a RED EPIC if you want. It is super sturdy .
where do you get that screen attachment from please?
Thanks alot man for the excellent review ,like and subscribe ,greetings from Iraq
Thank you Perro!!
If I take my camera off to take some photos do I have to recalibrate it when I mount it back on the gimbal?
Nope. Just do your best to balance it back to how it is. If you plan on taking it on and off a lot, I would recommend putting a small arca swiss mount or something ON your camera and gimbal...so that way its always balanced when you put it back.
Work in Sony lenses? (like Sony a6500 lenses, E mount)
Dave, did the app work with the m50? I'm about to purchase one as a second camera and need to use the timelapse functions
Ya! The app works with the gimbal not the camera. You can put any camera you want on it really that fits. It's the integration with the focus and record button that varies.
Hey Dave I just wanted to let you know that the ronin s does control focus on other lenses besides Panasonic. It even works with a speedbooster and the canon mount sigma 18-35.
That is amazing. I didnt think that was possible. Thanks for letting me know!
Kinotika No problem! That’s actually one of the main reasons I bought it...to sue with my gh5s speedbooster and sigma 18-35.
Shimon Mayerfeld absolutely feel free to, you can email me at usedaphotography@gmail.com 👍
is the ronin sc waterproof too ?
Hi beautiful review ! How do you attach the screen
? And what's the screen reference ? :-) Cheers from france !
czcams.com/video/V_dNH0hc0uI/video.html sorry for the answer!
I will make a separate video about this on my personal channel: czcams.com/users/davealtizer
Hi Kinotika.I wanna ask you about the mount beween ronin with monitor, i cant see it clearly
SmallHD focus monitor screwed in by the side using the screws from the focus wheel. I’m using the focus monitor bracket that comes with the monitor.
Thats so awesome ur in tennessee!
Does that screen come with dgi how do I get that and does it connect to a mark 4 eos
No it doesn't:(
Just bought the Ronin-S from DJI's store for $500! I have a Fujifilm X-T20 and realized there's no support for Fuji cameras sadly. But as long as it's stable then I'm happy.
Is this a good buy or would osmo pocket be a better buy
Classy review, much respect. You got the like and subscribe sir. I want to start a CZcams channel myself, following the build of my c5 Corvette and the car community in Orlando, FL. I want to buy this gimble and a camera under $1k. Do you have any recommendations? So far I've narrowed my search down to the T7, T7i, and the T6i. Appreciate the advice on the camera and any supporting tools and digital software needed to get me rolling.
Compatible with the a7III?
How do I get that screen on the side of it so I don’t have to look at the camera screen
That is the SmallHD focus monitor. You need to buy that separate
Sir I have canon 5d mark iv, can u suggest me ronin s is good or should I go for zhiyun crane 2
The 5D mkiv apparently works with the Ronin-S really good! I’d go Ronin-S because the placement of the motors and studf
How did you mount the monitor?
Does anyone know where I might find the monitor mount used in this video please?
It’s the SmallHD focus monitor
Thumbnail is killer🔥 I really want to like this gimbal but for some reason the Crane 2 is calling to me
Why is that? What about it do you like more? The size/ weight? For you thats a bigger factor. You have such a smaller camera than me.
@vlogcity made the thumbnail!
Kinotika so I use the Feiyu A1000 which is basically a mini Ronin S because it have a 45 degree roll motor at the rear which makes it easier to see non flip screen cameras like my Sony. So by default I should like the Ronin S, but in the UK I can get the Crane 2 brand new for £425 compared to £699 for the Ronin S and also the Crane 2 seem lighter and can still handle the higher payload, and also I feel like the charging system on the Ronin S would annoy me over time. It’s been more down to gut feeling as well but watching Brandon Washington’s comparison kinda confirmed that feeling.
John Fontain the A1000 is basically a mini Ronin S in Design and features but it’s meant for smaller setups
John Fontain haha got mine for £200 as well for tobydeals. It’s awesome, just manage the weight and payload and it’s an awesome compact lil gimbal. I carry it with me everyday for no reason cos it’s so compact
I would love to see a comparation between Crane 2 and Ronin- S, but please make it about the end results and smothness of the footage. Soo many people focus on the specs only. As a Crane 2 user I would like to know if i can get better results with the Ronin, I don't really care abut the specs.
You got it! Thank you for giving us that feedback. I think we will have to TOUCH on the specs, but we will focus on getting the best footage possible .
Can't wait!
Can you tell us what you think of the results from your Crane 2 so far?
Dave can you put up some content on the a7iii?
You mentioned that is has some controls for the Panasonic GH5/5S. I plan on purchasing this for using with my GH4. Does it not work with the GH4 in the same manner? Thanks! Great video!
Unfortunately not!
@@connormccaskill Bummer! I have the GH4 for my DJI S900 drone with dedicated GH4 Gimbal, so I am kind of tied to the GH4. I love the camera though! Still looking forward to getting this! Thanks for the reply!
Hey kinotika what is the lens that your using on your canon 1dc
That is a CONTAX Zeiss 28mm f/2.8. I have a full CONTAX Zeiss set and love it
What is the monitor you are using?