jhnkng Posted May 23, 2018 Share Posted May 23, 2018 9 hours ago, Kisaha said: What camera are you using it with? So far I’ve only tried follow focus with my X-T2, but I’ve previously mounted a C100mk2 (with a 24 pancake) and a D750 as well. The C100 is too tall to go into inverted mode, but it worked great otherwise. Kisaha 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gregormannschaft Posted May 23, 2018 Share Posted May 23, 2018 Unless there are performance related benefits to the Ronin S I'm not if an improvement in build quality is really all that exciting. What I'd switch for is better movement, I'd love for them to somehow move it away from the stiff, occasionally robotic movement of most 3-axis gimbals and introduce a little sway. If they manage to do that I'll switch. MurtlandPhoto 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolf33d Posted May 23, 2018 Share Posted May 23, 2018 Seems way too heavy. Too bad... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Axel Posted May 24, 2018 Share Posted May 24, 2018 6 hours ago, wolf33d said: Seems way too heavy. Too bad... As with Blackmagic Pocket CinemaCamera 4k, DJI doesn't communicate the weight. Because, as I've heard somewhere, the NAB model was aluminum and the final product will be magnesium alloy. Does anyone here know more? Your remark touches two questions, but I consider them as completely unrelated: 1. What is *the* absolute weight limit above which a one-hand-gimbal doesn't make sense anymore? What is *my* weight limit? 2. Do I need a gimbal constantly, for almost every shot? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolf33d Posted May 24, 2018 Share Posted May 24, 2018 10 hours ago, Axel said: As with Blackmagic Pocket CinemaCamera 4k, DJI doesn't communicate the weight. Because, as I've heard somewhere, the NAB model was aluminum and the final product will be magnesium alloy. Does anyone here know more? Your remark touches two questions, but I consider them as completely unrelated: 1. What is *the* absolute weight limit above which a one-hand-gimbal doesn't make sense anymore? What is *my* weight limit? 2. Do I need a gimbal constantly, for almost every shot? What I can tell you is that I have used the 2 latest Crane gimbal. One of them (the latest) is heavier cause it can take higher playload. I could not care less of having a ONE HAND gimbal that can take 7 lbs playload. It is totally illogic to have that load + gimbal weight, 10 lbs total in 1 hand. One cannot film more than 2 min with that. the other crane gimbal is perfect ration weight/playload. The reason I got interest for DJI: - build quality - tons of features (focus ring could be great with the future BM camera) - DJI has an historical record of buttery smooth gimbal (n1 criteria for me) But if it is as heavy as these 2 guys say... Forget it I am gonna go with the moza aircross or buy again the Crane which was on sale for 399. I am waiting for the A7SIII / BM at this point so not much in a hurry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotchtape Posted May 26, 2018 Share Posted May 26, 2018 Just got the Tilta G2X. Currently you can only use iOS to connect to the gimbal. I have no mac devices so I can't connect to it to change settings. Some strange behavior with the gimbal in follow mode when tilting (weird speed ramping when ending motion). Zhiyun just "works" and I like that, it's hard adjusting to other gimbals Locked mode isn't that great either with slight shifting of position. Also when using Crane V2 I didn't have to use the lens support at all with my GH5 and various zooms, but with Tilta G2X I do otherwise it vibrates. Can't really make any real comments until I find a way to connect to the gimbal and adjust settings, but I did try A7III+70-200mm and it "works". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhnkng Posted May 27, 2018 Share Posted May 27, 2018 I just weighed my Crane 2 and it comes in at 1.6kg with the follow focus motor and mini tripod feet, and with my X-T2 + 16 f1.4 it comes in at 2.6kg. I find it quite manageable, but like all gimbals you have to manage operator fatigue. I've never used a gimbal that I haven't needed to put down every few minutes anyway. I'd only use it on one hand when I'm really running with it, otherwise I fold up the mini tripod legs and use that as an additional handle, like if you walk with a camera on a monopod. Sometimes I use a monopod on the bottom of the Crane 2 as well which can be useful in really fast paced environments. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotchtape Posted May 27, 2018 Share Posted May 27, 2018 Decided to return Tilta G2x if possible, just not as smooth as the Zhiyun and has weird quirks, plus slow set up time. I know the DJI Ronin uses basecam as well, but if it's as finicky as the Tilta I don't know if I can switch from Zhiyun... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
salim Posted May 29, 2018 Share Posted May 29, 2018 You can pre-order the Ronin-S now. It's only $699! Optimal payload of 3.6 kg. https://store.dji.com/product/ronin-s Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lux Shots Posted May 30, 2018 Share Posted May 30, 2018 Quote If you are using a Panasonic camera, then the Ronin-S is the best way to go. Support for follow focus, start/stop record and Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Mason Posted May 30, 2018 Share Posted May 30, 2018 Gimbals seem to work best when combined with optical image stablisation and/or IBIS. With gimbal only, i notice some micro-vibrations in the image. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darks Posted July 7, 2018 Share Posted July 7, 2018 Do you have any informations on the external focus motor? I don't find any informations on it and no one from dji.com seems able to communicate a date of release or a even a price. This is a very important feature if you want to be able to use it with others cameras and manual lenses, not listed compatible with the internal focus system. For exemple the upcoming Blackmagic pocket 4K 60fp. Tthe Crane 2 has already this feature available. I'm using a 5d Mark III for now but if DJI don't release any infos I'll go for the Crane 2. Would be a shame because the Ronin-s seems a better gimbal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nathlas Posted July 7, 2018 Share Posted July 7, 2018 6 hours ago, darks said: Do you have any informations on the external focus motor? I don't find any informations on it and no one from dji.com seems able to communicate a date of release or a even a price. I have read rumors about cost estimation around 200-250$. Not bat at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DBounce Posted July 10, 2018 Share Posted July 10, 2018 So I just got the DJI Ronin S and decided to try it with a couple of cameras. The cameras I have tested so far are the Panasonic GH5S and the Canon C200. The former is well suited to handheld work given it is fully supported with the tether cable which is included with the Ronin S. The C200 is a much heavier affair so I would not recommend using this camera handheld with the Ronin S. However, as luck would have it... that is several phone calls and emails to Glide Gear would have it ? they now have an adapter so that the Ronin S can be mounted to the Glide Gear arm to help support heavier setups. To that end I have tried the C200 on the Ronin S with the Glide Gear Arm and can report it is awesome. I could not imagine using the C200 on the gimbal without some sort of support. I have not done any testing beyond balancing with the C200, and mounting the Ronin S/C200 onto the arm and shooting some spray and prey footage ( I have not attached the monitor as I have not received the monitor adapter yet). Anywho, here are some quick picies of the setup. Comments or question welcomed. JordanWright and Trek of Joy 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DBounce Posted July 10, 2018 Share Posted July 10, 2018 Almost forgot to mention, the lens on the C200 is the Canon 24-70mm f2.8 II L series. The red ring came off by itself... though it may have had help from an over exuberant maid... AnyWhodles... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webrunner5 Posted July 11, 2018 Share Posted July 11, 2018 I was hoping you were going to say you were using a Vest to support it, or had Bicep Implants LoL. ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotchtape Posted July 11, 2018 Share Posted July 11, 2018 When is mine going to ship I also picked up the adapter for $10 but haven't checked if it will fit on the Laing vest I have but never use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BearPhoto Posted July 13, 2018 Share Posted July 13, 2018 Hmm $520 for crane 2 + follow focus or Ronin S $700 Does the Crane 2 do 360 spherical pano's for like google street view? i think the DJI ronin S does in the app or am i wrong? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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