Wanted to add a few things.... I'm back now and got about 5 videos i'm wrapping up, so you''ll be hearing from me again this week! Miss you guys!!! We've finally fully settled in the new home and the Studio is done and i'm about ready to unleash the Studio video as well as some new stuff on Orbit.... More on R4D-- A lot of these shots you can do on the RS3 with the wireless transmitter, and while I was not sponsored by DJI to make this video, Ive been excited about this product since last year when i first heard about the possibility.......a few shots reminded me of the work that I did with the Pocket Osmo 4 years ago at another mansion....This kit is like a full frame 6k pocket Osmo with 9 stop internal ND and insane wireless. And the true value of this camera is that expression, "it's greater than the sum of its parts". You really only appreciate it when you spend zero time connecting and rigging things, and everything connects and works as it should..... Also it's nice to see the folks at DJI developing more accessories and ecosystem for the R4D and not just moving along to the next product. What I didn't say in this video because I forgot was that this cable may not be the thing that pushes anyone over the edge to get the Ronin4D, but for those who already own the Ronin4D, this is going to be a lot of fun and bring some value. I'm going to be in Los Angeles a bunch this summer filming expensive homes with the Ronin4D.... so much so that I've decided to rent out my R4D kit while I'm away. If you want to try it out, it's on sharegrid for the summer, Connor is handling the rental side.... You can channel your inner MAKEARTNOW and bring a piece of me on your next shoot! makeartnow.com/mygear
Josh; your sweet face reading off your phone for one frame between 3:04 and 3:05 was more endearing and lovely to witness than I had imagined. Just a skip between b-roll footage and it was an example of humanity; loved it. Even if you reading this consider it a mistake.
Great video! I'm looking forward for the competition because Ronin 4D should be considered 1st gen product in its own category. Once we get to 3rd gen, I'm expecting to see sideways compensation, too, and then you'll see very nice stabilization even while running straight forward.
This is so cool! My biggest complaint though is that the rolling shutter of the Ronin 4D becomes a lot more visible when you were wearing it on your head. Strange that such a high end camera meant for fast action shots has such a high rolling shutter. Other than that, these are great new tools!
Yes I think the Hermit cam is not a good fit for the R4D.... glad I can scratch that one off the list... Its possible that the gimbal while even in locked position has too much wiggle room and is prone to vibrations as seen in the video, much more than a regular camera that's strapped down. But hey, thats what I do...I test these things :)
I'm suprised how quick DJI brought more features for the Ronin 4D. Sure ppl can say it's a copy cat version of the Rialto, BUT for a small price, it's a massive game changer especially now you can rock Cine zoom lenses like the Angenieux and Cooke S4i primes. Keep filming champ!! 🫡
Glad DJI is out there with some true innovation, trying new stuff and ideas. Other camera manufacturers seem content with copying each other and just doing spec sheets competitions.
Hey, glad to se a video from you. One question, I saw you in a lot of other Photo/Video TH-camrs videos about the trip to Japan and the Panasonis S5m2, in their videos if I'm not mistaken you were shooting anamorphic, I hope you still plan to release the video as I value your opinion. Thanks, have a great day!
100 ft cable and this is a full frame PTZ camera that can compete with the FR7 but has many other uses outside of PTZ that the FR7 can never do. And at a similar price point, mind you.
Glad to see the video. I hope the Ohio move is a renaissance for you. So, is OH the new CA? Is everyone moving there? Keep up the good work. Love your videos!
That lens behaves quite like sony's 16-35 or 28-135, no crash zooming (mechanically not possible by design), and close focus on auto is closer than on manual (noticable at 100mm and up)
Pretty wild. So much better than a Flycam type set up. For live events and that back pack you'd barely be noticed. The car use options are great. So much tech in this overall very reasonably priced set up. And that zoom... S35 to 42mm... sweet!! If I wasn't so invested in Canon I'd think about this with some Lumix lenses and that zoom as my main and just a couple Lumix S5II as back up cams? A set up like this just leaves more time to be real creative. Was your car scene sync a tad off? The audio options for this camera are on the suck side. And the exposure was a bit rough??
hey! Your videos on the ronin 4D have been invaluable. I’m considering the ronin 4D as my primary camera for my creative agency. I shoot a lot of different content. Would you recommend the ronin 4D as a primary camera instead of getting an alternative with all the accessories to achieve the same result?
True! or a Pocket Osmo like i did a few years ago at another mansion listing. Though it is nice to see DJI further developing this tech and giving current owners more options.
There's a few videos floating around of people doing that and the connection on the bottom of the RS2/3 snapping off and everything going bye-bye from a height. The screws on the bottom are not strong enough for it. I've put my RS2 on the end of a tripod for a high shots but there's no way in hell I'd ever trust it moving around at 45-90 degrees with any sort of decent camera or weight on it
@@Flamamacue They probably were not using the DJI base plate attachment plate for car shoots. That has a 3/8 thread cheese plate and bypasses the battery, bringing the mounting port closer to gimbal. If they use the bottom battery mount 1/4-20 they will for sure snap it off, too much weight.
@@MAKEARTNOWCHANNEL Ohhh I see. I've never dealt with this, I assumed they meant v-mount plate or similar. Still nowhere near as convenient as the new 4D offering. reminds me of the custom Sony cameras they used in Top Gun
pretty sure zoom speed is as fast as they can make the tiny servo run. To run faster, the motor needs to do more work (i.e. the same work in less time), and the faster a servo spins, the less torque it has (because reluctance/inductance/back EMF). It would be possible to over-juice the motor and run it hot, which wouldn't be great for its longevity without active cooling. Short of that, the only way to fix it is to use a larger motor.
I made it. I bought conduit from Home Depot. I forget the size, but it's pretty close to same size as the c-stand arm. Then I screwed a 3/8-16 thread to the end to make it screw into camera mounts. Total cost was like $12!
Can the GPS on these cameras do any kind of RTK GPS functionality? I'd imagine having precision scene-referenced kinematic data for the camera would be very convenient for some kinds of tracking shots -- or for that matter, for visual effects work later.
Great video and my thoughts about this extended Flex Kit. It doesn't make any sense. It is another DJI marketing ploy to charge people an extra $2,000 for the Ronin 4D. Normally, you can do all this with a normal gimbal.
I have a question about focus breathing is it with auto focus on? Or can you still get that when you’re manually focusing might be a stupid question that I’m not a professional videographer
You are so helpful my friend….I would pay you $100 if you could do a 3hour Ronin 4D tutorial from start to finish and will your color grading….you sir are my favorite film TH-camr
Can I use this ronin 4D to use as a TV studio camera to transmit live and direct or to transmit live and direct as an outdoor cameraman for TV programs?
such a shame the camera has such terrible rolling shutter. its an excellent tool for certain impossible shots and this extension allowing it to be a tiny remote head is rad.
lol. No. Unfortunately for me DJI isn't offering affiliate links for this one. Only drones...... go figure. I have links for B&H though for some of the other products.
that's fine for adding but it comes with an extra cost that's not an update btw blackMagic make a new free update that covers the vertical and horizontal footage for free and that's an update
The firmware for the flex breaks manual focusing lens autofocus for me. (When it detects a face it backfocuses) Anyone else have the same issue? Dji have been no help
With a Lav, yes. Def don't plug in a USB_C mic into the front USB-c power ports on the flex cable front mount. Those are a much higher voltage and will fry most mics. I learned this the hard way, forgot to add this into the review. :(
This thing is supposed to be full frame but the video quality seems really soft and it has tons of rolling shutter. Kind of kills the whole thing for any professional applications. Just seems like a fun toy for filmmakers.
Wanted to add a few things.... I'm back now and got about 5 videos i'm wrapping up, so you''ll be hearing from me again this week! Miss you guys!!! We've finally fully settled in the new home and the Studio is done and i'm about ready to unleash the Studio video as well as some new stuff on Orbit....
More on R4D-- A lot of these shots you can do on the RS3 with the wireless transmitter, and while I was not sponsored by DJI to make this video, Ive been excited about this product since last year when i first heard about the possibility.......a few shots reminded me of the work that I did with the Pocket Osmo 4 years ago at another mansion....This kit is like a full frame 6k pocket Osmo with 9 stop internal ND and insane wireless. And the true value of this camera is that expression, "it's greater than the sum of its parts". You really only appreciate it when you spend zero time connecting and rigging things, and everything connects and works as it should..... Also it's nice to see the folks at DJI developing more accessories and ecosystem for the R4D and not just moving along to the next product. What I didn't say in this video because I forgot was that this cable may not be the thing that pushes anyone over the edge to get the Ronin4D, but for those who already own the Ronin4D, this is going to be a lot of fun and bring some value.
I'm going to be in Los Angeles a bunch this summer filming expensive homes with the Ronin4D.... so much so that I've decided to rent out my R4D kit while I'm away. If you want to try it out, it's on sharegrid for the summer, Connor is handling the rental side.... You can channel your inner MAKEARTNOW and bring a piece of me on your next shoot! makeartnow.com/mygear
I'm happy for you that you're all moved in! I hope you're all enjoying your new life :)
Hell Yes to more Los Angeles trips sir 🦾🖤
Life IS cooler when you post videos, it's good to know you're bringing more BACK. ART. NOW.
Just make sure, to drop the occasional video to keep us happy :)
Josh; your sweet face reading off your phone for one frame between 3:04 and 3:05 was more endearing and lovely to witness than I had imagined. Just a skip between b-roll footage and it was an example of humanity; loved it. Even if you reading this consider it a mistake.
Glad to see you back making video buddy. Good to see it, no need to apologize. And good to see you working with some fun people. 👌
Great job putting this together bro! Loved the camaraderie with all the creators and other people. So fun
AND WE’RE BACK. I’m not buying one anytime soon, but super excited for the new tech and what you’re going to make with it!
Josh and Jesse is the collab I never knew I NEEDED so much!!
Great video! I'm looking forward for the competition because Ronin 4D should be considered 1st gen product in its own category. Once we get to 3rd gen, I'm expecting to see sideways compensation, too, and then you'll see very nice stabilization even while running straight forward.
This is so cool! My biggest complaint though is that the rolling shutter of the Ronin 4D becomes a lot more visible when you were wearing it on your head. Strange that such a high end camera meant for fast action shots has such a high rolling shutter. Other than that, these are great new tools!
Yes I think the Hermit cam is not a good fit for the R4D.... glad I can scratch that one off the list... Its possible that the gimbal while even in locked position has too much wiggle room and is prone to vibrations as seen in the video, much more than a regular camera that's strapped down. But hey, thats what I do...I test these things :)
@MAKEARTNOWCHANNEL. The bots are starting to invade your comment section.
Glad to see you back. Too bad you’re not in California anymore I miss your contact. I really want to make a video.
Super excited to see your face man! Glad to hear you’re settling in. We’ll be here eager for the next one as always 👌🏾
I'm suprised how quick DJI brought more features for the Ronin 4D. Sure ppl can say it's a copy cat version of the Rialto, BUT for a small price, it's a massive game changer especially now you can rock Cine zoom lenses like the Angenieux and Cooke S4i primes. Keep filming champ!! 🫡
legend is back! Ps I need to get the Ronin 4d now...Ive wanted it for a while but now i can tell they arent just giving up on it. this is exciting!
Been waiting for your video to drop! One of the best guys on this camera
Saw 4D videos going up on my feed but decided to hold of betting you would have one soon, glad I did.
I was wondering if you were gonna make a video! Good to see it! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
Glad DJI is out there with some true innovation, trying new stuff and ideas. Other camera manufacturers seem content with copying each other and just doing spec sheets competitions.
Welcome back to our life
You have been missed sooooo much
Glad your back!!!
So glad you got your hands on this!!!
Miss you man! Welcome back.
LEGEND! Welcome back dude!
Hey, glad to se a video from you. One question, I saw you in a lot of other Photo/Video TH-camrs videos about the trip to Japan and the Panasonis S5m2, in their videos if I'm not mistaken you were shooting anamorphic, I hope you still plan to release the video as I value your opinion. Thanks, have a great day!
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Great to see some content from you
So few people can justify that camera, and now it is even more expensive! But you have been missed! So creative!
Great to see you again
Oh , that new studio will look even crazier then the previous one which I loved already so much 😃
Can’t wait to see that studio tour 🙈
100 ft cable and this is a full frame PTZ camera that can compete with the FR7 but has many other uses outside of PTZ that the FR7 can never do. And at a similar price point, mind you.
Josh, what happened to your take on the Panasonic S5ii ? Gerald said you did one...am I missing something?
I like the idea of ProRes RAW licensing. I hope we can see ProRes RAW in way more products soon!
best video yet that explains so clearly the system and its possibilities. One thing i cant find is ordering info for the backpack ?
Value proposition for Pro Res Raw benefits those doing HDR workflows.
Awesome… great seeing you again buddy. Looking forward to a little whiskey in Vegas 🥃😉
I love how DJI incorporates Sony Venice's design of removable sensor body.
Man I missed you! Your videos are always so inspiring!
YO HE RETURNS!!!!! Welcome back man
Glad to see the video. I hope the Ohio move is a renaissance for you. So, is OH the new CA? Is everyone moving there? Keep up the good work. Love your videos!
That close focus is 🔥. I dont think ive ever been excited for 7.4 inches 🤣
Great video as always!! Thank you!
Did you encounter the issue that the atofocus isnt working when you combined to of the flex cables?
That lens behaves quite like sony's 16-35 or 28-135, no crash zooming (mechanically not possible by design), and close focus on auto is closer than on manual (noticable at 100mm and up)
Pretty wild. So much better than a Flycam type set up. For live events and that back pack you'd barely be noticed. The car use options are great. So much tech in this overall very reasonably priced set up. And that zoom... S35 to 42mm... sweet!! If I wasn't so invested in Canon I'd think about this with some Lumix lenses and that zoom as my main and just a couple Lumix S5II as back up cams? A set up like this just leaves more time to be real creative. Was your car scene sync a tad off? The audio options for this camera are on the suck side. And the exposure was a bit rough??
hey! Your videos on the ronin 4D have been invaluable. I’m considering the ronin 4D as my primary camera for my creative agency. I shoot a lot of different content. Would you recommend the ronin 4D as a primary camera instead of getting an alternative with all the accessories to achieve the same result?
You could get similar shots with an RS3 on a boom pole with a power plate.
True! or a Pocket Osmo like i did a few years ago at another mansion listing. Though it is nice to see DJI further developing this tech and giving current owners more options.
There's a few videos floating around of people doing that and the connection on the bottom of the RS2/3 snapping off and everything going bye-bye from a height. The screws on the bottom are not strong enough for it. I've put my RS2 on the end of a tripod for a high shots but there's no way in hell I'd ever trust it moving around at 45-90 degrees with any sort of decent camera or weight on it
@@Flamamacue They probably were not using the DJI base plate attachment plate for car shoots. That has a 3/8 thread cheese plate and bypasses the battery, bringing the mounting port closer to gimbal. If they use the bottom battery mount 1/4-20 they will for sure snap it off, too much weight.
@@MAKEARTNOWCHANNEL Ohhh I see. I've never dealt with this, I assumed they meant v-mount plate or similar. Still nowhere near as convenient as the new 4D offering. reminds me of the custom Sony cameras they used in Top Gun
With the pgytech backpack you become a ghostbusters 😊
pretty sure zoom speed is as fast as they can make the tiny servo run. To run faster, the motor needs to do more work (i.e. the same work in less time), and the faster a servo spins, the less torque it has (because reluctance/inductance/back EMF). It would be possible to over-juice the motor and run it hot, which wouldn't be great for its longevity without active cooling. Short of that, the only way to fix it is to use a larger motor.
how is your studio coming along? how is your life in your new place?
Still not somethin I would need but it's really cool to have. I hope they keep on developing the system.
Amazing video!!
Question: Where did you get the super long C-stand arm, seen at 09:05s?
I made it. I bought conduit from Home Depot. I forget the size, but it's pretty close to same size as the c-stand arm. Then I screwed a 3/8-16 thread to the end to make it screw into camera mounts. Total cost was like $12!
Getting Jesse involved certainly makes up for your absence. What a surprise combo of two gems. YT Dads Unite! 😅
Fun fact: We worked together on some videos back in November but neither of us published anything yet. Oops!
Long metal poles around power lines, a really bad idea, but looks cool. Thanks.
With the detached head setup, could that be a solution for a hood car Mount shot vs using the whole 4d?
Can the GPS on these cameras do any kind of RTK GPS functionality? I'd imagine having precision scene-referenced kinematic data for the camera would be very convenient for some kinds of tracking shots -- or for that matter, for visual effects work later.
DM me on IG and lets talk about it. Not sure i know exactly how to test, you sound like you would know a ton more than I would.
At 3:05 there’s a flash in your edited cut.
01:45 - This is what I live for!
Can you have a lens at 105 mm? Or is it only wide angle?
17:42 - I am almost certain the guys as DJI had to try this too!
Cool! Thanks for sharing it ✌️
I approve of your EMT + medium roller boom sir.
Great video and my thoughts about this extended Flex Kit. It doesn't make any sense. It is another DJI marketing ploy to charge people an extra $2,000 for the Ronin 4D. Normally, you can do all this with a normal gimbal.
Watch bestboyadams video, he explain what the best uses actually are
@@everonproducties 👌🏻
I have a question about focus breathing is it with auto focus on? Or can you still get that when you’re manually focusing might be a stupid question that I’m not a professional videographer
Have you put the (relatively) new Samyang VAF Cine AF Primes for Sony e on the Ronin 4d? id love to see a video about those
Great Video!!!
You are so helpful my friend….I would pay you $100 if you could do a 3hour Ronin 4D tutorial from start to finish and will your color grading….you sir are my favorite film TH-camr
I have a feeling that DJI will make a new inspire drone or some sorts. it’s kinda like putting propellers on a Ronin 4D
@3:05 extra frame there
Great channel, it’s always interesting 😉
great as always. My snake, no comparison.
Can I use this ronin 4D to use as a TV studio camera to transmit live and direct or to transmit live and direct as an outdoor cameraman for TV programs?
I came to your channel like 5 times yesterday
waiting to see how you use it
No we thought you were dead! JK... welcome home! Also... that thumbnail is 🔥!
sick video yeo - but i have a question - what car set you go in there? looks cool i want one - add it to your amazon list lol
Killed it!
One more question what’s that head rig ?????
Bad rolling shutter is the only thing that's keeping me from getting R4D. It's especially odd for a camera that's supposed to be great in movement.
Did you can the S5 mkii review?
That's some insane gear bro. just one question, 09:05 what is the name of that tool dude ? i NEED that
MATTHEWS ROLLER STAND. I used a 12ft section of 3/4 in metal conduit ($10 at home depot) and it fit perfectly into the clamp.
I wonder how it works when using it on external parts of the computer
such a shame the camera has such terrible rolling shutter. its an excellent tool for certain impossible shots and this extension allowing it to be a tiny remote head is rad.
Great to see otis again
Any news on the lidar module for use off the gimbal?
"Lol... maybe my version has an altimeter cuz im baller like that and im sending this shit to space."
Can you buy the raw license so we can see what the Pro Res Raw looks like?
I did. And I tested it. And the files are ready for you to download and test for yourself, link in the description.
Did you watch the video, bruh??
@@MAKEARTNOWCHANNELHi, does raw work in the 6k version? Srry.. I'm new here..
This is dope!! I want one!!!
So does the Monitor Steer the Camera bye swaying it around?
So does this work with editing in FCPX?
Did you post an affiliate link to purchase?
lol. No. Unfortunately for me DJI isn't offering affiliate links for this one. Only drones...... go figure. I have links for B&H though for some of the other products.
@MAKEARTNOWCHANNEL great review I was trying to find the lenses. What lens rotation would you recommend for this camera and real estate photography?
That GPS module is so underrated.
that's fine for adding but it comes with an extra cost that's not an update btw blackMagic make a new free update that covers the vertical and horizontal footage for free and that's an update
what would you pay for a BRAW????
The firmware for the flex breaks manual focusing lens autofocus for me. (When it detects a face it backfocuses)
Anyone else have the same issue?
Dji have been no help
Here’s a nice challenge for you: could you make the 4D Flex work on your Orbit?
Is it possible to get audio with the flex??
With a Lav, yes. Def don't plug in a USB_C mic into the front USB-c power ports on the flex cable front mount. Those are a much higher voltage and will fry most mics. I learned this the hard way, forgot to add this into the review. :(
You've always had the coolest toys Josh, but you are becoming Batman.
This thing is supposed to be full frame but the video quality seems really soft and it has tons of rolling shutter. Kind of kills the whole thing for any professional applications. Just seems like a fun toy for filmmakers.
Imagine someone doing crazy one shots with it
Are we going to see some dolly-zooms?
Yay...dolly-zooms at 6:08.. I need to get a life lol
Missed you Josh. Hope everything is fine.
What is the price of it
make youtube videos again, man. missed this👊
0:00 I thought this channel was dead.
Just clicked on the video. What kind of ridiculous stuff are you up to now 😂