DJI Ronin-S Review from a Wedding Filmmaker

A full review using the DJI Ronin-S for weddings.
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I mixed follow mode for lock mode in the review. Sorry!
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Gear
Monitor I suggest: https://amzn.to/2sZjHxb
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DJI should make the accessory mount for the monitor available soon.

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All shots were done at real weddings and professional shoots, except for my kids of course 😀. No post stabilization has been applied except for the shot at Big Sur. I slipped a bit while walking on the path.

I was fully prepared to pay $999 for this. That's the quality level that it feels like. When $699 was announced I couldn't believe it. That's an insane deal.

I appreciate you guys sharing your stories, and enjoy reading them, but the giveaway winner is chosen at random by Gleam.

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Quick tips on balancing: For 1dxII - lower the tilt arm all the way down to 7. Try to hold the axis that you aren’t adjusting so you can focus on the one that you are. For example, keep the roll arm from moving with your palm while you adjust the tilt.

*Updates 12-3-18 - The recent production model Ronin-S that I have seems to work with Manfrotto plates. Not sure if this is a variance thing or if they've fixed it for all of them.


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Timestamps

00:55 - overview
1:55 - basic operation
2:14 - follow mode
3:16 - is it heavy?
3:46 - ergonomics
4:45 - zoom lens test
5:20 - long lens test w/ 135mm
5:48 - infinite spin
6:48 - stand
7:46 - sport mode
8:07 - real-world battery life
8:46 - motor kill
10:08 - camera height operating tip
11:26 - Ronin-S giveaway
11:54 - smooth track setup
13:33 - joystick setup
15:07 - final thoughts

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Thanks to Josh Frantz from http://www.stoneybrookfilms.com for the BTS music video shots.

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