The ULTIMATE DJI Ronin-S REVIEW and Tutorial Walk-Through

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The Ronin-S is the most promising one-hand gimbal ever made. Can it live up to the hype? Learn EVERYTHING about the Ronin-S here!
00:00 - Intro
02:27 - Package Contents
02:50 - Assembly
05:38 - Battery
06:15 - Balancing
09:35 - Ronin App - Balance Test & Auto Tune
12:21 - Joystick
12:35 - Record Button & Focus Wheel
13:13 - Trigger Button
14:22 - Ronin App - Create Menu
14:31 - Create Menu - Capture
14:50 - Create Menu - Panorama
15:35 - Create Menu - Timelapse
15:59 - Create Menu - Push Mode
16:25 - Create Menu - Motionlapse
16:48 - Create Menu - Track Function
17:37 - Configuration Menu
18:54 - Conclusion
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[@evanbutler6465]

Your choice of background was fucking stupid

[@pieterpauwelbeelaerts5995]

I don't have a gimbal yet but I can compose my own music which is a part so much filmmakers ignore

[@evanbutler9813]

This gimbal ISNT 1 handed you fucking idiot

[@BlazenReacts]

Do You got a video for smooth running settings.!??

[@Yartin]

I just picked up the Ronin-s and it's my first gimble. Wish it came with a gym membership...this thing is a work out

[@adomstudios]

I'm sure you haven't tried the Ronin-M before? You would probably need a black card gym membership lol

[@amoghthorave3385]

It's almost winter and I started sweating lol XD

[@MobiusStudiosJack]

You could try grabbing a shoulder strap off of amazon. They help a lot for the Ronin-S and they're only about $30 USD.

[@SAMG-K-Studio]

Hahahaha 🤣

[@MetrologyEngineer]

Same… I’m going to need someone else to help me hold it.

[@derekbeacon9931]

I've been watching a lot of videos on the Ronin S and this was the most useful. In my view the best I've seen so far! Great work.

[@Hyminym]

I've been watching a lot of reviews on this gimbal and this is by far the best one i've seen, thanks for all the quality information!

[@DarqChildNYC]

This is one of the BEST reviews/tutorials I've come across in ages! It was well thought out, informative and engaging. I'm new to hybrid shooting and film making and so I was super hesitant to invest in a gimbal. I researched and compared all the offerings and always leaned toward the DJI Ronin S. It's an investment in both money and learning so I was not going to make the decision lightly. After watching your video twice I decided to pull the plug and buy the Ronin S. I love that it can handle large rigs as well as small. That the motors are virtually silent and hefty. The options for future add-ons to the gimbal. I love that the interface on both the gimbal itself and the app are intuitive. They've also updated features for the Sony mirrorless line so that's aBIG plus. I'm sill a little skeptical about the weight but I tried the Tilta and that thing was a beast. Although I loved practically everything about the Tilta it was too heavy for me. I have a Sony A7III with not only the kit lens but the Sony 85mm f1.8, the Sony 50mm f1.8 and the Samyang 35mm f2.8 to start me off. My DJI Ronin S comes in this Friday! I'm super excited! Thanks for providing such great content!

[@CineD]

DarqChildNYC thank you so much! Comments like this one is why we do what we do :) keep me posted about your progress. Cheers, Nino

[@Imageyenation]

Thank you for this review. I recently purchased this gimbal and am looking forward to using it. You explained some things that I had wondered about. Happy shooting!

[@carlculpepperimages]

Great review/tutorial! Thanks for taking the time and effort to create such an informative video. I've been hesitant to pull the trigger (pun intended) on a gimbal for my GH5, but this video is very encouraging.

[@MIRAJADESIGN]

Thanks for diving in deep on this. One of the best reviews on the Ronin-S for sure.

[@valerievozza4437]

Wow, one of THE best demos I've ever seen! Thanks for your expertise!

[@TimHalvorson]

Best review on the Ronin-S I've found so far! Just came in the mail and this 1 video has me feeling confident to leverage all the features and really sink my teeth into exploring how it can improve my shots. Cheers!

[@RonnKilby]

Excellent Nino. Super informative. It was a pleasure meeting you in Surrey at Bloom's Filmmakers Masterclass a few years ago. Hope you are well.

[@flipfilms1759]

I really like your reviews, solid content, I just bought the Ronin S and watched this video to familiarize myself with all the functions.

[@marekpetrovic2097]

I've been using this model for about 5 years (not regularly), but just last week I discovered you can pause it, flip it upside down, turn the arms to the other side, unpause, and continue using it in inverted mode... Genius!

[@wojciechprzepiora4976]

I think this video was my deciding factor and researching for so long! Great video thank you!

[@CineD]

Wow thank you! Hope you supported what we do by order from one of the links below the video :)

[@revup67]

Excellent - no frills, straight forward and thorough. Thanks.

[@TheBalbs247]

Great tutorial, thank you for posting! I was having some issues with the first few shoots, but this explains a lot. Thanks!

[@funwithyoudon7982]

Thanks man. Really helpful. Amazing that Ronin doesn't have any tutorial like this on their website which is a shame on them. They should pay you for doing it for them.

[@mercurial22]

Thanks! My Ronin S just shipped finally after two months of waiting, can’t wait to get my hands on it!

[@Auroz]

Lucky you xD I still wait for mine to get shipped after more than 3 months!

[@GarretGrayCamera]

I just bought this used for $120. I can’t believe it has so many features. I wasn’t expecting that. This is a great intro tutorial for me.

[@CineD]

Great to hear! Happy that it was useful to you. Nino

[@GUAYABAFELIZ]

This tutorial is better than the DJI tutorial! I am subscribing to this channel. Excited to start using my Ronin S.

[@exogendesign4582]

I've been using glider for a long time, and choose to get this beast. It took me a long time to get good in the glider like 2-3 months before I could fully utilize using it, it was pretty heavy but learning it day by day makes your arm stronger, in the Ronin-S it took me 1 hour just to figure out everything, Blew my mind about how good it is, you don't need to think about balancing and anything, Downside is its really heavy, I am using 80d armed with 18-35 f1.8 Sigma Art lens, And its really heavy specially doing the 360 (vortex shot) Close to the face where you lift it up so close to the face, but My film making really blew to the ceiling its like I am now 100 times better than before, Thanks for this video helps me add some tips on using this beast, Great video keep it up!

[@gregpoiboy]

Glad to hear it works with the 80D and sigma 18-35 art. Same camera/lens i plan on using with a gimbal.

[@AndreasRumpf]

Thank you! Your video helped me so much with getting started with the Ronin -S and my Nikon D850.

[@adrianorodrigues3823]

Absolutely stunning review, well done!

[@deannadidthat4530]

Thanks man, I was struggling before I watched this.

[@christianmejia4839]

Thank you for making this video, very informative and helpful.

[@hongsfamily8573]

Thank you for your tutorial video. This video helps me tons!

[@robfearonphotographyhillwa9583]

Great review and in my opinion the best out there on KZbin I have watched them all well made and informative video with great content. now subbed thanks, just bought the S myself

[@CineD]

Rob Fearon Photography thank you Rob!! Really appreciated :))

[@skyphotography4918]

I’m pretty new with my ronin-s I will go through those settings I think it will work for me. thanks for this awesome video.

[@tonysfilmhoek]

That first shot was hilariously great! 😉 thats why i keep watching. 👍🏼🥳

[@joshkrosser3472]

Awesome stuff! Thanks...just got mine and the video was very helpful!

[@snowfallmedia8980]

Amazing review / tutorial. Thank you!

[@TomGlander]

This is well done. I know so much more now. Thank you.

[@sfaiccoproductions9383]

Great Video, very educational, I am currently researching camera's/equipment and this video provided a wealth of information, Thank you.

[@tubekane]

Very good professional review . Thank you

[@XALIRATE]

Recently got my DJI Ronin-S. Learned a lot from this video. Thank you for sharing and I can’t wait to start using mine 😁

[@rubenidarraga7535]

Great video! .. Thank you. Looking forward to use it with my Panasonic G9.

[@JakobSFilms]

The intro was the best! Great Review.

[@toadpond101]

Nice review. I have been looking at the gimbal for a bit now. I may now have to send the money because of your review :)

[@deltalima5806]

Great video, thank you for doing this.

[@AIPTutorials]

I'm so excited for my Ronin-S to arrive tomorrow. I added the command unit to the order so the phone app isn't a necessity (although no clue whether or not its worth the extra $120 yet). I haven't seen a bad review on this thing yet, and I've been paying attention since it came out. Also would like to point out that DJI offers payments through a company called Affirm where you can set up an actual monthly payment plan. I went with the 12 month plan which is $78 a month. Hard to believe it wasn't even that long ago that this technology was only really accessible to big productions.

[@jabulaniharvey]

yass! Get the gym subscription ready....fabulous product fabulous video. Want me one

[@techsavvydaddy5616]

Very thorough tutorial, thank you. I am on my way to a shoot where I will be using a friend's Ronin S for the first time. Your tutorial has given me the confidence to do so without fear. I have been looking at getting my own gimbal, and the Ronin S keeps ticking all the boxes.

[@siddharthx-WildArtWorks]

very comprehensive and informative... well done...

[@reallifetravel9336]

Ive just purchased the Ronin S and this was super helpful as this is my first gimbal! Thanks!

[@svenhenig70]

Nice film and great presenter - thank you. I am already waiting for my Ronin S for more than 2 months - come on DJI!

[@CineD]

Ha, thanks Sven. I hope you used one of our sponsors so we don't make these reviews in vain :-) I am sure it will arrive soon as they are really shipping numbers now. Nino

[@svenhenig70]

All these films are not for vain - you improve your english and become a great presenter - all for free ;-) But a sponsor and dealer in "real" Europe would be great. But if one of the existing sponsors offers a quick delivery of the Ronin S and Mavic 2 Pro I am your man (again)

[@JoseVazquezEd]

I emailed DJI soonafter purchasing mine back on august 2nd. told them i did wedding films and really needed it shipped soon. within a week it was at my doorsteps. i believe they got my email and prioritized my shipping. after the purchase confirmed on august 21st, it arrived august 24th the day before a wedding

[@jimmywinskowski5489]

This is great!! Thank you 🙏🏼

[@tanvir13101991]

Great tutorial, recently got my Ronin S. cant wait to create awesome stuff

[@uzibatish172]

Tanvir Mohammed How does it work for you?

[@Philipe0849]

Your video information is excellent. I'm subscribing. Your video is very informative and professional. Unlike some who kind of just show off their new gadgets/toy, and try to act funny or silly. Very well done

[@CineD]

Thank you! Appreciate it

[@gamerpoets]

1 year ago today... i think i found the right video = ) Happy anniversary.

[@freestyleskyline]

Hey I might be 4 years late but I also got my gimbal for $120 and this video has been extremely helpful with teaching me how to properly use it

[@TheWhiskeyDictionary]

Wonderful video. Thank you for the hard work

[@madalitsophiri7457]

I Like The Way You Explain Stuff

[@MikeHess]

Thank you! This was very informative and well done 👍🏻

[@CineD]

Thanks Mike :) Nino

[@EscapeScenes]

Thankyou I really enjoyed your tutorial.

[@4minvacstories253]

BEST review out there ! Actually gave up on most other KZbin reviews as they all seem to be sponsored by a company. Do you have comments on the new Zhiyun Weebil or crane 3 vs the Ronin S ?? Wanted to upgrade from my Zhiyun crane 1 V2 , but the more KZbin you watch the more confused you get LOL . Other KZbinrs said they don,t like the Ronin S as the motors are weak ?? Anyway subbed ....Great Job

[@SweetSourTravel]

4 min vac stories feel the same

[@eddiev9327]

I’m sold. Thank you.

[@phillansticecardiff3948]

Excellent video Nino!! Thank you.

[@EnforcerMan]

Nice review man. As my KZbin channel is growing and I get request for more serious projects I decided to invest and purchase one today. I’m excited to learn what I can do with it for my future videos and projects. I subscribed. 👍🏼👊🏼💪🏼

[@CineD]

EnforcerMan thank you!! Nino

[@keithbrown454]

Good video and I enjoyed it immensely.

[@normanleyvagarcia9310]

thank u very much bro, very useful, i have sony a7 and my multi cable is coming from hong kong, i really like your explanation

[@SmartPhotoVault]

The best review. Thank you 🙏🏼

[@sveny078]

Thank you so much for this amazing tutorial ! Beste Tut ever noBS

[@Mightythunder0987]

Intro literally made me subscribe

[@aliomarmuhamad]

thanks man, this a video what is realy called review and tutorial, other people make short review and was disgusting,big thanks for you 😘

[@itsThemuRR]

Great tutorial and review, thanks!

[@CineD]

Thank you!

[@juwannnelson7586]

Great video!

Great and informative video, thank you!

[@CineD]

Thanks Lukas!!

[@snapshit8617]

Actually I use my Ronin S one-handed quite a lot! Every time I'm doing shots on rough terrain where I am also quickly moving around the Subject I'm filming, I will have one hand on my Ronin and the other I use to balance myself. Well certainly those kind of shots cannot take much longer than let's say 3-5 minutes as they are very exhausting! But thanks to a little strength training these shots become definitely feasible ;D BTW awesome Review and tutorial! This has really helped me a lot to understand the app :D

[@GlobOfTravel]

Amazing review

[@sacraments666]

Thanks for the review!

[@Videhomage]

Hello. Can I loop the chosen path in TRACK mode? Subbed!

[@JCLA_13]

This is an excellent video!

[@garyquintrell4878]

Great content and informative ...

[@darrinyo-mamakimble7002]

Great review helped me make my decision on whether or not to purchase used or the brand new version

[@IlCoachtisegue]

Very good video tutorial, un saluto dall'Italia

[@markofurdi7384]

Hi! Nice video, thanks for tips! Can you tell me how you get subject on center of the frame (12:34)?? In osmo mobile 2 is easy to do that...

[@rosswoodall988]

Great review, convinced me

[@ManoKuerten]

Great video, thank you!

[@NatureAmbienceVibes]

Great video

[@FrancescoSignorini11]

When I walk with the ronin s I still have the video shake. Even when I'm still.. I don't know if the gimbal is defective..

[@SweetSourTravel]

Hi do you have any comparison test with the new weebill from zhyiun. Thanks

[@ryguyhart]

Great video! I recently purchased this gimbal and your video was incredibly helpful. Thank you!

[@uzibatish172]

Ryan Hart do you recommend it?

[@ryguyhart]

@@uzibatish172 absolutely! It's a beast though. It gets heavy after a while.

[@uzibatish172]

Ryan Hart even though my Nikon D750 is not compatible?

[@ryguyhart]

@@uzibatish172 that just means you wont be able to use the follow focus wheel or the record button. I would look into that. I'm using a Canon 5d mark iv

[@uzibatish172]

Ryan Hart Thank you, I was told I can purchase the motor. I think I will buy it. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@kolors101]

Grüezi Nino! Well done review!

[@CineD]

Ha, danke dir!

[@str8uptv]

Thanks. I LOVE the Ronin S. So happy with it.

[@jameswooster8254]

fantastic review bro. Now I have to buy one hahaha .

[@CineD]

Thanks so much John!! Nino

[@Darbydootx]

great video, thanks for all the tips :))

[@CineD]

You are welcome! Nino

[@stevenhilton9372]

What was the focal length for your demo shots on this video? I am considering getting into home and apartment walk throughs for real estate, and I am not sure what focal length would be best for my Sony a7iii.

[@iDidentityME]

hi with the gimbal do you let the video camera stabilize?

[@WalterDrayton]

Late to the party, I know! When are the balance settings actually lost? When it is powered down and/or when the camera is removed? I tried the MOVA Air a few years ago and it was awful. Full of bugs and , contrary to what they advertised, very difficult to balance.

[@DirectorMimi]

hello there so i placed my channel 3 control setting to roll, but how does it automatically roll like yours?how to do get it to automatically do that pls

[@WeddingVideo2023]

Hi i am used ronin s but my footage shacking up down up down...can i help whats fault every thing reset.

[@kennypwers]

@ 11:10 You talk about the default follow feature. My Ronin does not do this. When i move left and right it does not follow, the camera will remain still. Its hard to search for this. Google search come up with different follow options. Do you know how i can set this feature? Please!! : )

[@DoppaD]

Hi... Does anyone know if the Sony FRD-AX53 will work with the the Ronin-S? Thanks

[@GOLDGIFT1982]

Nice review and the best so far I have seen. One question that I do have I have a D850 and I calibrate it. Now is it normal that when I move the stick from a 180 degree angle to a 90 degree or a 270 the gimbal gets a kick or a motor overload? I don’t think it’s the weight since it says it’s compatible. Or is it it’s just I’m pushing it to far and it’s just me trying to push it further to either side and the motors overload because of the wheight.

[@CineD]

Thank you! Unfortunately can't help you with that camera, I have no experience with it.

[@MrBzmn]

big up Bro!!

[@MatthewHyatt]

BTW freakin great review and tutorial!!!

[@CineD]

Thanks Matthew :)

[@Masterstreami]

Thank You very much. Best Review !

[@CineD]

Thanks so much! Nino

[@3DEditor]

Is that the Panasonic G9 on the Ronin S in this review? If so, do all of the features, including the focus wheel and the focus motor work with the G9 as of today?

[@AlexLopez-iy4by]

Thank you for great review.

[@CineD]

Thanks Alex!

[@joyvillanueva9743]

Super nice works great