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Sorry but it sounds like you have a defective grip. The grip shutter bottom should behave like the camera’s shutter button.

@@IsobarBrokenFlame Thanks for the confirmation!

There is no dedicated battery charger in the box. You can charge the battery in camera using the USB-C cable and mains to USB-C plug, which is in the box. FujiFilm do a dedicated dual battery charger, but you still need to use the mains adapter and USB-C cable that comes with the camera.

I won’t post photographs of people, but I take all kinds of photographs. Sunset, shooting star, landscapes, architectural, motorsports, and product photo mostly. This is where the X-Tran sensor is becomes very useful. It can pick out fine detail, without creating anomalies in repeating patterns. FujiFilms ability to operate at -15 to -10 degrees centigrade also comes in handy. Occasionally I photograph people, but the GFX 100S and X-T4 were not suitable for moving subjects. This might change with the X-H2s, as I just a children sports day, and there were a lot more in focus than with the X-T4.

I hope you enjoy it. I’m certainly enjoying the faster autofocus, and High Efficiency Encoding. I will be comparing the images from the X-T4, GFX 100S and the X-H2s this weekend. But I already think the X-H2s is a fantastic camera, albeit with a few quirks.

Occasionally, the camera doesn’t recognise the grip. Switch off the camera. Disconnect the grip, clean the contacts on the camera, and the reconnect the grip. Then switch the camera back on and try again. If this doesn’t work, you may have a faulty with either the grip or camera. You can try taking it to a camera shop and asking them to try the grip on one of their demo cameras. This will help you to determine if it is an issue with the grip or the camera.

You can place the batteries in a any combination of the available slots. I’ve ran the camera with just a single batter in the grip. You are free to decide how you load the batteries into the grip and/or camera.

Batteries are not included. You need to buy the batteries separately.

The trick here is that you need the counterweight plate but not the counterweights. The counterweight plate allows you to mount the camera further back. You could use the standard DJI plate but you will struggle to get the camera far enough back. A lot of people want to avoid counterweights as they add weight to the gimbal head, and the counterweights restrict the range of motion of the gimbal.

@@IsobarBrokenFlame Oh okey I get it, I was looking for a solution because I just received my Ronin SC yesterday and it just seems IMPOSSIBLE to balance my XT4+16-55 2.8 lens in the tilt axis, it just keeps falling downwards. But you think it is still possible to balance it ? To me it really seems like the SC just can't handle them, and quite frankly it pisses me off...

@@MHMUniverse I’ve just moved house and I don’t even know where my SC is. However I remember the mounting plate was an issue. You are better off ordering a Small Rig counterweight plate BSS2420.

@@IsobarBrokenFlame Ok.... it's just annoying to have to buy a 32€ piece of equipment when they announced all cameras up to 2kgs would be supported (and this combo is 1.2kgs)

@@MHMUniverse I appreciate your frustration. I bought the original SC because the standard Ronin S was just too heavy to carry around. I still use both, but tend to avoid moving shot more and more these days. Camera equipment draws too much attention, and a Ronin added to it, just makes it worse.

Unfortunately, the ML4 is incapable of charging the battery while it is switched on. It immediately switches off the moment the charger is attached and power is applied to the charger.

It doesn’t seem to struggle. But I never extend beyond 35mm.

@@IsobarBrokenFlame thanks you for your answer, and for your video, there is indeed no way to balance the 16-55 paired with the XT4 despite what Dji website claims so I am really glad I found your video. It seems to work fine now. 👌👍

It won’t work with the original Ronin S because it makes the camera too tall, and the center of gravity to heigh up, meaning it can’t be balanced. I do not own the RS2 so I can’t comment on the RS2’s capabilities.

Yes, the X-T4 and the grip are both weather resistant.

There is a small draw on all the batteries, but my unit tends to draw most the power from the right battery, followed by the internal battery, then the left battery (As viewed from the back of the camera). They won’t all drain at the same time. I used this on a wedding shoot, and finished the shoot on a single battery. I’m unaware of any update or camera setting for the way the batteries are used. I hope you enjoy using the grip.

@@IsobarBrokenFlame Thanks that's handy to know :) can I ask you said you shoot the whole wedding on a single battery how many images was that? I tend not to over shoot myself no one really wants thousand of images to go through. Do you also have camera in normal or boost mode just wondering what that would do to battery's before testing it alongside my D810's as backup for weddings :)

I had two X-T4 at the wedding. 1 camera had 3 batteries in it (1 internal and 2 in the grip). The other camera just used a single battery. In total there was a little over 2000 photos, as well as a 4 minute 4K@24fps video of the couples first dance.

@@IsobarBrokenFlame Awesome thanks for letting me know :) its how I was planning to do things using my D810 as back up for now but will switch to 2 x-t4'S when ready. I am thinking of getting the fuji 16-55 2.8 for weddings do you think its good enough for low light wedding situations if now what would you recommend.

@@kencox6166 the noise performance isn’t bad on the X-T4, but I have very low tolerance to noise. I ran the f2.8 50-140mm and the f2.8 16-55mm outside during the day as it is so much more convenient. However inside the venue I run f1.4 35mm and f1.0 50mm as this gave great low light performance, and more flexibility between rooms.

I did a Wedding shoot in August 2021. I used all three batteries starting at 10am and finishing at midnight. I took over 1000 photos, and still had 10% left on the final battery. The camera stayed on most of the time, but did get switched off for the sit down meal.

@@IsobarBrokenFlame I can get 1500 from one battery on the d850, that’s what I’m saying. I use both cameras.

The tiny monitor between the focus wheel and the body of the Ronin is the DJI Ronin Control Unit. The larger monitor on the right is the Atomos Ninja V.

Hi, the VidiU X doesn’t use that much power. I’ve actually did a live stream with a small Anker power bank (10,000mAh). I used two elastic bands to hold the power bank on top of the VidiU X and then just a short USB-A to USB-C cable to connect them. While the VidiU X takes USB-C for its power feed, its actually a reasonably lower power device. Any power bank that can deliver 2amps at 5volts will work. So that’s basically any power bank built in the last 8 years that can charge a tablet.

The additional weights make life easier, when you extend the lens or run even heavier lenses. It is typically easier and quicker to balance with a 100g weight attached. The main issue with using the weights is they interfere with the range of motion available on the gimbal. Depending on your style this might not be an issue for you.

Your welcome. I hope it was helpful, I did this on my work desk so the setup was less than ideal and without an assistant to get close ups it was a little difficult to show. The reason I set the lens to 23mm, is simply because that’s the focal length I prefer. Most my non-TH-cam video are shot at either 23mm or 34mm

200g will balance the lens comfortably, I use weights and the weight plate from SmallRig. If I was going to recommend a weight combination, 2x 100g will work.

@@IsobarBrokenFlame thanks

@@IsobarBrokenFlame I use 16-55 2.8R lenses. And I couldn't balance it in its standard form

@@vlog.fatihaydemir SmallRig 2x100g with the counter weight plate works for balancing the 16-55mm 2.8. If you are good at balancing the gimbal, you can actually use 1x100g on the left edge and 1x50g on the right edge of the counterweight plate. I usually run the lens at 23mm, with the lens hood.

@@IsobarBrokenFlame Thanks for the info my friend. I guess it doesn't switch to 360 roll mode

Which I dont personally like. Full day event photoshooting in summer heat - I want those batteries outside of body to prevent overheating.

The X-T200 is not listed on the compatibility list of DJI Ronin Gimbal.

@@IsobarBrokenFlame Thanks, then which one is suitable.

I looked around, and found support for the X-T100 with zhiyun-tech weebill S, but nothing for the X-T200 yet.

@@IsobarBrokenFlame ok. Thanks for reply.

I’m not sure to be honest they look very similar. But I couldn’t find any literature about the ML2, in English or German.

@@IsobarBrokenFlame thanks! I tried 14500 3.7 volts, think is fine to use it, no bad symptoms detected.

Hi Carl, the 16-55mm lens is generally too heavy for the Ronin SC. You need to use a counter weight, if you want to use this lens. SmallRig provide counter weights. It’s not a pretty solution, but it works.

The grip does provide a 3.5mm headphone jack, although you can use the USB to 3.5mm cable included with camera. But, doesn’t unlock any additional functionality. Obviously you get the advantage of a bigger grip, with buttons relocated for portrait photography, and the ability to hold two extra batteries. But that’s it really.

@@IsobarBrokenFlame Thank you for replying. I suppose now its a matter of saving a few $ if I get the grip included or body only.

I may have been a bit unfair to the ML4 base, by comparing it to the substantial mental base of the ML6. But the whole point of LedLenser at the time was the premium materials and quality. I personal own a whole range of LedLenser products (almost the whole Professional range) as well the X21, and I am happy with LenLenser’s products.

@@IsobarBrokenFlame No worries. I agree by comparison it may not feel as solid, but I can't see mine falling apart any time soon (I'm going to try not to put it to too much of a test!). It's a great little product all round. The AA backup option is extremely useful for someone who forgets charging cables regularly. All the best.

DJI active tracking works when a phone is place on the Ronin and Active tracking is activated. There are a few tricks to getting the XT-4 to keep you in focus though. face detection, and minimum/maximum auto focus settings for instance need to be configured.

I’m not sure I understand the question. The screw that mounts the battery grip to the camera is very secure. With small indentation on the thumb knob. I wouldn’t imaging them grip coming loose from the camera. I’ve had this for over a year and the screw has never come loose.

Yes the RS2 is compatible with the X-T4.

I’m glad it was helpful. I hope you are able to choose between the ML6 and ML6 Warm. The ML6 Warm is probably preferred as a night light, while the ML6 is probably preferred as a work light.

@@IsobarBrokenFlame Thanks, we will be using it as a back up light in our VW camper van so would you say the ML6 warm would be the better option ? From what you can see are they pretty much the same in terms of features just one is warm and the other white light ? Appreciate your thoughts. 👍😀

@@dogwalker456 as an all purpose emergency/backup light I would probably choose the ML. If it was only going to used as a light to relax to, before going to sleep then the ML6 Warm would be preferred. We use the ML6 Warm at night while playing card games, and eating supper. It makes for a cosier atmosphere.

@@IsobarBrokenFlame Hi Buddy, went for the ML6 Warm in the end & it arrived today. First impressions, just superb in every way, build quality, light quality is excellent. Will be perfect as a backup for our campervan. Very temped to get an ML4 now. Thanks for your help 👏👍

@@dogwalker456 glad I could help.

Yes, it works with the X-T3 as well.

The video monitor I use is a Atomos Ninja V. I connected the monitor using a Micro-HDMI to HDMI cable, and it is mounted to the Ronin-S using a PolarPro mount: Monitor: www.atomos.com/products/ninja-v Mount: www.polarprofilters.com/products/dji-ronin-s-monitor-mount?variant=21471891161172

That’s a shame, but I understand. I haven’t made any videos in a while. I’ve been really busy, but that should change soon. Hopefully we both will be able to use our Ronin-S’ again soon.