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.
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!
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.
@@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!
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 RU-vidrs about the same camera and all saying the same thing or showing up in each others' videos. Thanks for truly standing out.
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 💪🏼💪🏼👍🏻
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 👍🏾👍🏾
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.
Wow .. seriously, I’ve seen almost all the Ronin 4 D breakdown from the RU-vid 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
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.
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.
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.
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.
one point, to use a big lens on this system, you need to get the "flex" kit, to split the gimble and the brain, so you can mount just the gimble to the lens, and use it that way, makes mounting the big lens easy, esp. for Steadicam use, as the brain can act as a battery mount to counterweight the system.
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.
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!
DJI should now focus on making the same focus breathing compensation software than sony and creating some fake virtual bokeh to enhance the high aperture of their own tiny lenses for the ronin 4d that are very practical but suffer from lack of background depth blur.
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.
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
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.
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.
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!
Hi Sir! I am a student from Dubai! I wanted to know the name of the Vertical adjustment you used for the lens bracket support for DZO lenses! There are really long and I am not able to find one in the marketplace! Could you please specify the vertical adjustment used along with the lens bracket support for the DZO Pictor lenses? Thank you for your time, sir!
real talk tho, be prepared to spend about 15-17k for the full ronin experaince. the BODY is 7-8k after taxes. but everything shown here is sold in different parts. each part then adds up a ton! the high bright monitor is 1600 + the reciver + the transmitter are all sold seprate. if you want pro res raw u need to be using the DJI ssd which is around 700 + the reader for the camera for another 400-500$. this full package no one is talking about until you go to order it like i have just done. now i still think it is worth it for my use, but dam do i wish people would be real about this price. the set of 4 dji lens are 4600$ too. then you need the little stuff just to make it work but you can see it all at b&h. is it still worth it? yes. do we wish it was GLOBAL SHUTTER as it is a movement based system.... yes.... but for what it does and the time it will save. it is really something special
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!
Does anyone have a recommendation for an alternative zoom lens for the Ronin 4D to the DJI 17-28mm? Preferably with a longer zoom range, and faster than T3?
Hi i can't find if it's ok to lock the camera. Not using the gimbal. It says every vare that you MUST Unlock the gimbal before turning power on. Is there someone who use it without gimbal. Do I burn the motors?
This is indeed a fantastic tool, however, there is a reason why I will probably never get one for myself: upgradeability, or rather lack of thereof. In 3 years I want to upgrade my sensor, say for an upcoming SPAD sensor, what do I do?
@@BestboyAdam I like it as well, it is a fantastic tool. I just wish they would solve this one flaw, by making sensor and maybe processing engine modular. Although I see how that would be a challange, it would also allow DJI to sell new modules when they come out
i understand everything, though i don't think that filmmaking = stable movement shots, so it is going to be great if your style and your type, and the price of ronin4d is still not a small margine, so it could have the potential to be the gimble replacement, but it won't simply replace an arri or red or even canon c70
DJI need to release another version with the gimble but keeping all the other features. call it 1D or whatever. it can be good pair of 4D and 1D cinema camera.
*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.*
