DJI Ronin 4D - Push Your Limits (is that absolutely all you need?) Hands-on Review.

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  • čas přidán 15. 07. 2024
  • In this video I would like to show you some possibilities and features of the new DJI camera.
    New professional cinema camera - DJI ronin 4d
    Is this the camera that pushed the limits?
    Is it the most versatile tool for filmmakers?
    Is that absolutely all you need?
    In this episode I would like to answer some of these questions and show you how advanced and versatile the new DJI ronin 4d camera is.
    Time stamps :
    0:00 - Introduction
    0:57 - Do we need it?
    2:15 - Top Handle Modification
    3:34 - Lenses
    6:36 - Size and Time
    7:20 - 4-Axis Stabilization & Weight
    8:17 - Support System
    10:20 - LiDAR Focus
    11:22 - Car Mount Performance
    14:32 - Final Conclusion
    15:25 - Who is this camera for?
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Komentáře • 289

  • @NickPerkiss
    @NickPerkiss Před 2 lety +10

    I think you can now include your video in the echelon with Caleb and Phillip.

  • @robertpdavenportii2908
    @robertpdavenportii2908 Před 2 lety +36

    I really admire how you emphasize the importance of the tools making more production goals possible for smaller crews with tighter budgets. Your cable work is very inspiring, I would love to have you work on a project or two here in the USA so I could see you in action on a narrative film or sports documentary. I think your approach would add positive value to a production.

    • @BestboyAdam
      @BestboyAdam  Před 2 lety +2

      Robert, you have no idea how good it is to hear that !!! As soon as I visit the USA I will contact you for some project !!! I promise💪

    • @griffinparker8581
      @griffinparker8581 Před rokem

      @@BestboyAdam what is the silver rod price inbetween the lense and lense support?

  • @MoonlightSocial
    @MoonlightSocial Před 2 lety +28

    Wow. Have watched every single clip I can find on this camera while trying to decide whether to purchase and I can safely say that outside of just one or two of the technical specs videos, this one is all I would've needed. Thank you for all your time and effort in putting this together!

    • @naneri
      @naneri Před 2 lety +1

      I also have watched every single clip I can find on this camera and I am also not buying it. Though I simply cant afford it at all, lol. And I also dont even know how to shoot.

    • @MoonlightSocial
      @MoonlightSocial Před 2 lety +1

      @@naneri haha! Well I’m actually leaning the other way but I also film stuff professionally - but it’s amazing how some technology is just so interesting that people want to know more!

    • @BestboyAdam
      @BestboyAdam  Před 2 lety +2

      MoonlightSocial thank you !!!! your feedback made my day 💪

  • @buddyfx7026
    @buddyfx7026 Před 2 lety +4

    As always you never cease to amaze, thank you for ever single video you put out; always top notch quality!

  • @squidward3333
    @squidward3333 Před 2 lety +4

    You always go above and beyond. Love the care you put into your videos.

    • @BestboyAdam
      @BestboyAdam  Před 2 lety

      great to hear that 💪 thank you Squidward

  • @floatingdweller247
    @floatingdweller247 Před 2 lety

    Wow .. seriously, I’ve seen almost all the Ronin 4 D breakdown from the CZcams big shots, to help my debate on getting this, and seriously, your breakdown is hands down the best and most thorough. It definitely helped me make my conclusion. In return, I subscribed. Thank you

  • @TruckerSteve
    @TruckerSteve Před 2 lety +2

    Incredbile overview of the 4d system. Worth every minute of my time. I appreciate you for doing this and I have subscribed and will continue to watch what comes next.

  • @irregularMovementofarts
    @irregularMovementofarts Před 2 lety +3

    absolutely great video! And the shots you took along with the locations are perfect for what you were trying to explain. Really glad i have found your channel.

  • @fiendleon
    @fiendleon Před rokem

    Thank you for this video. After many DJI 4D videos this has been such a refreshing and interesting video. Thank you!

  • @ToTheMoonFilmworks
    @ToTheMoonFilmworks Před rokem

    I am so incredibly excited about this camera. Thank you for the review.

  • @MasterAlvarez
    @MasterAlvarez Před 2 lety +1

    We’ll done! Really appreciate the time you took to make such an informative, honest and entertaining video!!! 👌🏼😉

  • @ruffimusic8457
    @ruffimusic8457 Před 2 lety

    Thanks for the video and taking your time to do it highly appreciated 👍 🙏.....I know these thing takes lots of time.

  • @Marcoyao
    @Marcoyao Před 2 lety

    Best video overall on the DJI Ronin 4D.
    The shots at the stadium are mind blowing.

  • @geranraath
    @geranraath Před 2 lety

    Fantastic video! Thank you! You answered the question on who this camera is for!

  • @deanephagin7598
    @deanephagin7598 Před 11 měsíci

    Thanks, as always, terrific info and analysis !

  • @Aaron_Smith_OM
    @Aaron_Smith_OM Před 2 lety +3

    Not gonna lie. This channel and Caleb's channel (DSLR video shooter) are the only sources that make cameras exciting now. The tests, possibilities being explored, ideas for improving and updating; you guys really show off new filmmaking tech. Other channels feel like cut and paste announcements and honestly, it's getting annoying when I get 10 notifications from 10 CZcamsrs about the same camera and all saying the same thing or showing up in each others' videos. Thanks for truly standing out.

    • @BestboyAdam
      @BestboyAdam  Před 2 lety +2

      AAron , how good to read such a comment, that's what it's all about 💪

  • @modernmusicstudio303
    @modernmusicstudio303 Před rokem

    Thank you for being so detailed!

  • @MannWayne
    @MannWayne Před rokem

    Once again, great content.

  • @ahoyleisure
    @ahoyleisure Před 9 měsíci

    Really liked this video. The D4 is my first cinema grade camera and Ive been shocked at how easy it is to use. I have a s5ii and with these two I feel I have so many options. Looking forward to more videos.

  • @stefanosantamato4456
    @stefanosantamato4456 Před 2 lety

    amazing stuffff! thanks for the video!

  • @dfdigitalfoto
    @dfdigitalfoto Před 2 lety +2

    Another masterpiece, and it include everything that we want to know. thanks

  • @Road2Hollywood
    @Road2Hollywood Před 2 lety +1

    The best review about Ronin 4d I've seen. Very interesting to see your modification of Falcon.

    • @BestboyAdam
      @BestboyAdam  Před 2 lety +1

      НА ПУТИ В ГОЛЛИВУД thank you 💪

  • @GregorPQ
    @GregorPQ Před 2 lety +2

    Always extremely interesting.
    Thank you for making these!

  • @michaelbowyer5222
    @michaelbowyer5222 Před 2 lety

    Adam, you have some of the best film/video production related videos on CZcams.

  • @Matt.Gillard
    @Matt.Gillard Před 2 lety +1

    Unbelievable value and quality! The Footage at 14:20 is just incredible btw. Subbed and can't wait for more videos from you!

  • @Q2Dan
    @Q2Dan Před 2 lety

    This is excellent, thank you!

  • @philipbloom
    @philipbloom Před 2 lety

    Thanks very much. Great video too.

  • @theproducerkc3527
    @theproducerkc3527 Před 2 lety +1

    prob the best video ive seen so far for non standard uses and out of the box ideas . not the out of the box operation

  • @svenfilms7037
    @svenfilms7037 Před 2 lety

    Very good video. Amazing attention to detail and quality.
    This must have taken forever to shoot and edit together. Amazing job !

  • @NABEEHSALEEM
    @NABEEHSALEEM Před 2 lety

    Thanks for this video 🌺👍

  • @lorageproductions
    @lorageproductions Před 5 měsíci

    This is a great video! Thanks so much.

  • @darkknightwithanidea1845
    @darkknightwithanidea1845 Před 2 lety +2

    You know the mark of a professional when you see that crew member caring for the preservation of the equipment on set - ie : Covering the entire rig & Cam with a sleeve in bad weather for a car shoot segment. So, so many YT channels I’ve seen go onto salt lakes, rain @ night, dirt roads, snow .. .you name it all rigged to the vehicle & NO cover, stones, debris on the road - all these things can hit the camera & lens & cause damage to gear. I see it all the time & yours is the first instance where I’ve seen someone actually cover the entire rig. 💪🏼💪🏼👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻💪🏼💪🏼🎥🎥 Professional 💪🏼💪🏼👍🏻

  • @simpleObserver100
    @simpleObserver100 Před rokem

    Love the little dolly car! I guess you can be very innovative with this camera! I want one! As well as the tilta float! Thanks, man, for all the info!

  • @RPPRods
    @RPPRods Před 2 lety

    What a great review! Hoping to get this camera soon :)

  • @Timage74
    @Timage74 Před 2 lety

    Great Review. Thanks a lot. 👍🏼

  • @hafiz9317
    @hafiz9317 Před 2 lety +1

    Wow...another brilliant video again...Hats off

  • @Altcine
    @Altcine Před 2 lety +11

    With the big lens it looks kinda silly but you've actually shown me it's feasible to use this as intended but so much more.
    Phillip Blooms video was great but this video shows its more capable than I first thought!
    Great video 👍🏾👍🏾

    • @BestboyAdam
      @BestboyAdam  Před 2 lety +1

      IMCE thank you, great to hear that !!💪

  • @petero1068
    @petero1068 Před 2 lety +1

    Czsec! Great video and thanks for creating it. Would love to see more alternative lens options and how they look on the camera.

    • @BestboyAdam
      @BestboyAdam  Před 2 lety +1

      Peter, I'll try to make a few more💪

  • @EugeneMaynard
    @EugeneMaynard Před 2 lety +2

    Excellent! 👏🏾👍🏾🙏🏾

  • @JoshuaC923
    @JoshuaC923 Před 2 lety

    So many possibilities, DJI should hire you to shoot an advert with this cam. Great work!

  • @Geck0n
    @Geck0n Před 2 lety +1

    As always - interesting and so damn cool!

  • @josephhaokip7
    @josephhaokip7 Před rokem

    Big shout out for such a hard working man

  • @alexhoetzinger1
    @alexhoetzinger1 Před 2 lety +1

    thanks, man! this is so helpful! great work!

  • @KingdomThoughtLeaders
    @KingdomThoughtLeaders Před 2 lety

    Awesome!

  • @scottievee7467
    @scottievee7467 Před 2 lety +1

    There's a lot of the same old thing on CZcams. You are very different and it's great. Good work bud!!

    • @BestboyAdam
      @BestboyAdam  Před 2 lety

      thank you Scottie, happy to hear that 💪

  • @pedrosanchez4035
    @pedrosanchez4035 Před 2 měsíci

    That was inspiring thank you.

  • @QippysChannel
    @QippysChannel Před 2 lety +1

    It's an amazing piece of technology, great review bro :)

  • @marcgilles4520
    @marcgilles4520 Před 10 měsíci

    DJI should've sponsored this video, this was awesome!

  • @WANMAX1968
    @WANMAX1968 Před 2 lety

    Amazing brother

  • @dschapin
    @dschapin Před 2 lety +1

    BBA you always do the best work. To make me want to buy things!

    • @BestboyAdam
      @BestboyAdam  Před 2 lety

      Thank you Douglas, I would never recommend something that isn't worth it 💪

  • @Apatura123
    @Apatura123 Před 2 lety +1

    Brilliant Video as always!

  • @djtrickx1027
    @djtrickx1027 Před 2 lety +1

    Awesome, Love watching your channel. All thumbs up high. You inspire me. "Danko" (Here is South Africa it means Thankyou)

    • @BestboyAdam
      @BestboyAdam  Před 2 lety

      How good to hear that. "dzieki" in Polish :)💪

  • @johnnybermudez
    @johnnybermudez Před 2 lety +1

    Amazing video and perspective brother! Happy Holiday's.

  • @AbubakarFilms
    @AbubakarFilms Před 2 lety +1

    OMG, you should be the brand ambassador of DJI, great video and great information.ALWAYS!!!

    • @BestboyAdam
      @BestboyAdam  Před 2 lety +1

      Thank You Abubakar Glad to hear that !!!

  • @michaelrademacher2986
    @michaelrademacher2986 Před 2 měsíci

    Beautifully designed camera, to operate this I have to go to school to operate it. Keep up the good work.

  • @demonhogo
    @demonhogo Před 4 měsíci

    i have watched this at least 8 times over the years

  • @AJ_UK_LIVE
    @AJ_UK_LIVE Před 2 lety +2

    Good to see you back Adam! Those adorable kids of yours are growing up fast! Also, 8:46 - you are slowly becoming Batman haha

    • @BestboyAdam
      @BestboyAdam  Před 2 lety +1

      Anther, is exactly as you say :) the kids are growing and I'm transforming into the Batman. 😀

  • @hellohogo
    @hellohogo Před 2 lety +2

    Also, I’d love it if DJI came out with a mini version of the 4D, perhaps using the Mavic 3 camera.

  • @darkknightwithanidea1845
    @darkknightwithanidea1845 Před 2 lety +1

    You said it all… 🎥💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼👏🏻👏🏻👍🏻🌲have a great Christmas & safe travels where ever your creativity takes you.

    • @BestboyAdam
      @BestboyAdam  Před 2 lety

      Thank you DARK KNIGHT and Merry Christmas to you 💪

  • @sridharn1601
    @sridharn1601 Před 2 lety

    It is a fantastic idea to photography thanks to watch...

  • @swisslakestudio7466
    @swisslakestudio7466 Před 2 lety +1

    Great video, like always

  • @visual-enthusiast
    @visual-enthusiast Před 2 lety

    this how professionals make reviews. thanks

  • @charlieandytv
    @charlieandytv Před 2 lety +1

    Your videos are really helpful!!!

  • @JxcksonSF
    @JxcksonSF Před 2 lety +1

    Excelent vídeo, and the AMG GT footage is sweet 👌👌🔥🔥

  • @hellohogo
    @hellohogo Před 2 lety +2

    I love this camera. Hoping to get it next year

  • @captureyouradventures

    Good shit brother!

  • @VIPAH
    @VIPAH Před 2 lety

    Really happy to see the DZO pictor on their mounted to the 4D! 🤗 I have that lens and the Sirui M43 50mm f1.8
    It almost becomes a bit too heavy for handheld when you chuck on zoom cine primes. I think DJI 4D works better for prime lenses to make the centre of gravity far easier to handle when holding it with both hands close to your chest, than have a 1.5KG zoom prime that makes it front end heavy.
    Thankyou for the great advice, and I will most likely stick with my Steadicam rig for now, but this is definitely looks better that using the Ronin 2, due to it's portability and size factor.

  • @TheTy
    @TheTy Před 2 lety +1

    Great vid Adam 🤙

  • @AUTOSARTID
    @AUTOSARTID Před 2 lety

    Happy New Year Adam..

  • @anonymouse7074
    @anonymouse7074 Před 2 lety +1

    Amazing

  • @of1300
    @of1300 Před rokem

    I have used the Ronin 4D now for a couple of shoots. It is a brilliant system, especially with the flex tool. There are some drawbacks concerning certain issues with frame rate vs. specs and monitoring modes, but overall it is the way of the future. I am looking forward to an improved updated version in the near future hopefully. As far as I hear from my rentals, the thing takes up momentum and gets hired more and more. Once DPs of features have realized, that they can save a hell of a lot of time and money and get much more flexibiltiy, I guess ARRI and RED will be history.

  • @mezzanineh15
    @mezzanineh15 Před 2 lety

    Sorry if im repeating any previous comments.... Tilta have just released a tactical top handle for this with multiple mounting options. This will allow you to mount things like the easyrig eye screw and Tilta hydra kit etc.They have also released a swivel universal baseplate to attach to the Tilta Float arm.

  • @dillonbrown1454
    @dillonbrown1454 Před 2 lety +1

    Valuable content. My only hesitation is matching footage with Red cameras. Definitely need to do more test with that. Always educational, thank you.

    • @nicholastoo858
      @nicholastoo858 Před 2 lety

      It has internal ProRes RAW. Matching should be possible.

    • @BestboyAdam
      @BestboyAdam  Před 2 lety

      I'm definitely planning on it. Thank you Dillon 💪

  • @kurtvanzo5464
    @kurtvanzo5464 Před 2 lety +1

    Thanks for this review, the 4D mk2 is what I’m waiting for. :) I’ve built a mini trinity based on your design, thanks! around $800 (galaxy+Redking+crane2s on sale) thank you! Any ideas on getting a pole that will retract like a super crane? Perhaps with a moving counterweight that offsets the balance (extends as pole retracts and vise versa). For a builder like you- No problem! :D see you in the Next video

  • @clbazar
    @clbazar Před 2 lety +1

    Fantastic video!!

  • @markjob6354
    @markjob6354 Před 2 lety

    *Great shots. Thank you for this review. I think I want one of these, but I will wait for the 8K version to be available. I would also hope there will be more 3rd party accessories available for the Ronin 4D in time. I would like to see an option for higher capacity batteries, or a V mount adaptor plate to use Anton Bauer batts. I am also concerned about using the built in audio on the Ronin for one man doco run and gun situations. I understand a future rear adaptor plate is coming which allows for ballanced XLR audio inputs to be used (??) I would welcome this. I wonder if DJI will make any future modifications to the 4th axis support arm and gymbal assembly to allow for heavier PL mount cine lenses to be used ? It looks like a real wonder contraption to me. 👀👀👀. I would like see more codecs added to the 4D, such as HEVC H.265 in 10 and 12 bit encoding, and maybe even BRAW, but we're losing Prores RAW ? This is too bad if true. ProRes RAW makes post workflow an easier option for higher end Cinema shoots, as will the option for 8K.*

  • @flaviopresutti
    @flaviopresutti Před 2 lety +1

    Great video!
    greetings from Uruguay!😃

    • @BestboyAdam
      @BestboyAdam  Před 2 lety

      Thank you Flavio !!! great to see you !!

  • @roodick85
    @roodick85 Před 2 lety

    Can't wait to see this system in a free fall and see if it can focus on the subject at that velocity

    • @BestboyAdam
      @BestboyAdam  Před 2 lety

      What do you mean by free fall Richard?

  • @albertsosnowski6172
    @albertsosnowski6172 Před 2 lety

    Actually, when I first saw this camera, I thought about you (because of all the interesting mods you use to show on your channel).

  • @radekschenk1387
    @radekschenk1387 Před 2 lety +1

    klasa! Like always :)

  • @musictv9123
    @musictv9123 Před 2 lety

    *Wow💖💖💖*

  • @jaminmedia
    @jaminmedia Před 2 lety +1

    Hi Adam, I really love your content. Great reviews and appreciate all the videos you have made so far.
    I have a quick question about the Ronin 4D and a particular lens.
    Any chance you have a Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 laying around you could mount to your Ronin 4D.
    The lens is listed as a compatible lens. but I'm not sure how a APS-C lens would perform on the Ronin 4D's full frame sensor. Does the E Mount to DL mount adapter change the lens to a full frame without vignetting?
    Thank you!

  • @DobyWan
    @DobyWan Před 2 lety

    Those car shots made me drool.

  • @ACDC.
    @ACDC. Před 2 lety +1

    great!!

  • @Patrick-jj5nh
    @Patrick-jj5nh Před 2 lety +1

    yes yes perfect summary from professional pov, i agree wholly. it should be go to broadcast/low to mid budget doc camera from now on...

  • @djitelink363
    @djitelink363 Před 2 lety +1

    Great video!

  • @vincentfollezou
    @vincentfollezou Před 2 lety +1

    bam, another masterpiece

  • @MylonasFilms
    @MylonasFilms Před 2 lety +1

    Epic video

  • @ToddJasonFilms
    @ToddJasonFilms Před 2 lety +2

    I'm watching this video and I see that you bought the Thanos Pro X rig for your set up. Awesome! I just got my Thanos Pro X and I also noticed you put a glidecam head on the bottom to counter balance it easier like on your DIY version. My Crane 3s rolls to the side when I let go so this would actually solve that!

    • @BestboyAdam
      @BestboyAdam  Před 2 lety +1

      yes exactly :) I had to use thanos because my set with Pictor zoms is already too heavy for Float system (about 12 kg)

    • @ToddJasonFilms
      @ToddJasonFilms Před 2 lety

      @@BestboyAdam Makes sense. I just need to fix my roll problem.

  • @Miki-mw2by
    @Miki-mw2by Před 2 lety +1

    A really interesting filming equipment. DJI got it right with this one!

  • @JoATTech
    @JoATTech Před 2 lety +3

    I'm not willing to buy Ronin 4D or can afford it ;). Already seen reviews you recommended, but yours is on a different level, cause it shows practical use of this camera. You should have already 2.25m subscribers ... the best review of this camera. I cannot imagine better one.

    • @BestboyAdam
      @BestboyAdam  Před 2 lety

      you made my day JoATTech thank you, so happy to hear that !!💪

  • @PhillGraaf
    @PhillGraaf Před 4 měsíci

    Amazing video man... I'm so in love with this camera lately.
    What is your experience with the rolling shutter?

  • @HUNZAMOVIES
    @HUNZAMOVIES Před 2 lety

    Super 👍

  • @Knightsthatsaynih
    @Knightsthatsaynih Před 2 lety +1

    It's a very unique system. And I am sure that just by offering a product, DJI will force your favourite camera manufacturer to put out a competing product, so it's a win-win. But I also feel that a lot of people who probably don't need the features will buy it, not have a reference to compare against, and then feel disappointed with DJI.

  • @johnmathews1004
    @johnmathews1004 Před rokem

    Hey Adam,
    Thanks for all of the insight. I'm loving my 4D, and as I look to get more dynamic shots I'm realizing that it's the perfect camera for, like you said, pushing the limits. When it comes to the handle, what nato rail clamps do you use? The two square ones that are graphite colored. I can't seem to find them anywhere.
    Thanks again!

  • @nafilms2997
    @nafilms2997 Před rokem +1

    Hello sir. Like many other I would like to thank you for the time, effort and professionalism you put in these videos. I make it mandatory for all the ACs and grip I work with to watch your channel :) Great solutions when you want to pull big shots with a somewhat limited budget. Regarding the 4d I have a question : I’m using as well a set of LeicaR lenses for all of my gimbal work and was wondering if, according to your experience, and after more use, you can confirm that most of those lenses did balance and behave perfectly on the 4d ? Did you have to use any counter weight ? My set consist of a 19mm V2, 24mm, 28 V2, 35/50/80 summilux… I would hate to have to buy new lenses let alone find a kit that cover that range with modern lenses. Thank you to take the time to answer. Cheers. Nicos.

  • @madsbok1980
    @madsbok1980 Před 2 lety +2

    You are so amazing 🤝

  • @angli232
    @angli232 Před 3 dny

    Take it to the limit!

  • @uzigalil
    @uzigalil Před 2 lety +1

    can you show or talk more about how well it works with the easyrig ?
    Thanks, Great video

  • @RobbieMcKane
    @RobbieMcKane Před 2 lety +2

    Hi Adam - great video, very inspiring! Would you mind telling me which size Tenba bag you're using to pack the camera in at 7:13?