DJI RS 2 GETTING STARTED GUIDE (How to setup DJI RS 2 gimbal)

Learn how to put the RS 2 gimbal together, how to mount a camera on the DJI RS 2, how to easily balance the DJI RS 2, and how to connect your camera cable to the RS2. By the end of this video you'll know how to quickly and easily setup your DJI RS 2 gimbal.
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Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
00:22 - How to charge the DJI RS 2
00:40 - How to fit the DJI RS 2 together
01:54 - Unlocking RS 2 arms
02:41 - How to mount a camera to the DJI RS 2
05:31 - How to plug in camera to DJI RS 2
06:48 - How to balance DJI RS 2 gimbal
11:19 - How to tighten loose arms on your DJI RS 2
13:46 - How to turn on DJI RS 2
14:05 - How to run DJI RS 2 auto tune
15:30 - How to do a balance test on the DJI RS 2
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[@JasonRobertsVideo]

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[@visualheightsmedia]

You are by FAR the best and most straight forward tutorial on the internet! you absolutely have a new subscriber!

[@JasonRobertsVideo]

Thanks so much and welcome :) :)

[@jessicasmith2398]

Just thank you 😭 I’m new to the gimbal life and you made this setup just SOOO easy for me

[@JasonRobertsVideo]

That's so great to hear Jessica - glad I could be of help :)

[@Itszobb]

My balance was excellent with your guide! Perfect video, really easy to follow and understand Thank you very much!

[@JasonRobertsVideo]

Yay! thanks so much - glad to help :)

[@picturesforJESUS]

This was extremely helpful, Jason. Thank you!

[@JasonRobertsVideo]

Yay! Glad to hear it! Thanks :) :)

[@christianloudet7909]

Thank you Jason. Your explanations are very clear and precise. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 Have a nice day 😊

[@JasonRobertsVideo]

Thanks so much Christian! :)

[@adalberthaar9862]

This video saved my life today

[@JasonRobertsVideo]

Yay! That's so great to hear - thanks :) :)

[@anthonyjtravis]

A brilliant instructional video. Well thought out and presented. Enabled me [a complete novice] to get my RS2 perfectly balanced. Thank you so much, Jason!

[@JasonRobertsVideo]

That's so great to hear - glad to help! :)

[@graemazingL7W]

Crystal clear, easy to follow - perfect video!

[@JasonRobertsVideo]

Thankyou so much!! Glad it helped :)

[@jairocruz-rua9079]

Out of all the videos I watched this one was the most helpful and straightforward ! Thanks!

[@JasonRobertsVideo]

That's so great to hear - glad it was helpful :)

[@ninotamburri]

Hi Jason , thanks for posting a very useful, succinct video.

[@JasonRobertsVideo]

No worries! Glad to help! :)

[@turbo_bikini]

James May is Back! Awesome content, this is the best RS2 tutorial out there! Thank you for creating this wonderful video.

[@JasonRobertsVideo]

Haha - thanks so much David! - glad it helped :)

[@rendermanpro]

They MUST give you all next gimbals for free! Awesome tutorial. Even if I knew I forgot everything from the last use, and such a great remainder

[@JasonRobertsVideo]

Wow thanks! - please tell DJI this!! :) :)

[@rubenrodriguez-vo2db]

Excellent advices, specially begin the calibration aiming the lens up. Thank you

[@JasonRobertsVideo]

Glad it was helpful Ruben - thanks :)

[@MaggieKirkland]

This was the most helpful tutorial for me! I've watched several, and this is the best one by far! Thank you

[@JasonRobertsVideo]

Thanks so much Maggie! That's so great to hear - glad to help :)

[@zhnfxii]

Thank you so much for this step-by-step tutorial! I was struggling with balancing the gimbal for the longest time and I managed to figure it out and noticed where I went wrong with your video. Thank you for the detailed tutorial, have a good day! :)

[@JasonRobertsVideo]

That's so great to hear it helped - thanks :)

[@MrJames-cr6lu]

Thanks for the clear and precise explanation!🚨

[@JasonRobertsVideo]

You're welcome :) Thanks.

[@plusfourOpLvl]

This helped me a lot- Thanks!

[@JasonRobertsVideo]

That's so great to hear - glad I could help :)

[@robcavenphotography5231]

Appreciate the guide very much, easy to follow and first balance went very well. Thank you :)

[@JasonRobertsVideo]

That so great to hear - thanks - and congratulations on the first balance!! :)

[@QualityVideoService]

Great info, helps a lot.

[@JasonRobertsVideo]

Glad it was helpful! - Thanks :)

[@AndreFoster]

Dude you’re a lifesaver. Thank you so much for this!! 🙏🏽

[@JasonRobertsVideo]

Happy to help Andre :) :)

[@colinshahan9266]

Learning this gimbal for a digital production class, excellent video! Many thanks for saving me a massive headache :)

[@JasonRobertsVideo]

Yay - glad it helped!! :) :)

[@marcusamor-smith1571]

Amazing Vid. Thanks heaps

[@JasonRobertsVideo]

Wow - thanks so much - you're welcome :) :)

[@alexottofattofitness961]

first tutorial full thx!!!

[@JasonRobertsVideo]

No problem! :)

[@gtagarden8852]

Thanks you Jason. You show examplantions are very clear🙏❤️

[@JasonRobertsVideo]

Thanks so much! :)

[@zakwithu]

This was super helpful and straight to the point.

[@JasonRobertsVideo]

Thanks!! - glad it helped :)

[@Bigstubs1]

Thanks for an excellent refresher course.

[@JasonRobertsVideo]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks :) :)

[@JuliaBurpee-jc6on]

Absolutely love this video. Every time I set up, I watch it.

[@JasonRobertsVideo]

That makes me so happy to hear Julia - so glad I could help!! :)

[@eddieadams6050]

THANK YOU SO MUCH!

[@JasonRobertsVideo]

You're welcome!!! :) :) Thanks!

[@timothyawe5103]

Thanks for making the video

[@JasonRobertsVideo]

No problem Timothy - hope it helped :)

[@rodmanmane]

Bruh I really like the way u explained this 👍🏾✊🏾💪🏾

[@JasonRobertsVideo]

Cool - glad I could help! :)

[@richirich1]

Great tutorial!!

[@JasonRobertsVideo]

Thank you :)

[@madeyoulookphotographyfilm5120]

Great Tutorial was able to complete setup and balance in 1 try! It normally takes forever🤗🎉😇

[@JasonRobertsVideo]

That's great to hear - glad I could help!! :)

[@jamesevans1440]

This helped so much, thank you very much! 👌

[@JasonRobertsVideo]

You're welcome James - glad I could help :)

[@josephchristoffel]

Thanks for the no bullshit explanation man! I set up my rented Ronin in just 5 minutes thanks to your video!

[@JasonRobertsVideo]

That's so great to hear Joseph - glad to help :)

[@solitarysailor5386]

Perfect Tutorial for RS2, Thanks for the information.

[@JasonRobertsVideo]

No worries, glad it was helpful :)

[@LULU-px3qn]

This is a very very helpful video. Thank you soo much for the simplest step by step tutorial.

[@JasonRobertsVideo]

You're very welcome - glad it was helpful :)

[@BruceLeroyUK]

This was super helpful. Thank you Jason.

[@JasonRobertsVideo]

Thanks, glad it was helpful! (& I Ain't gettin' in no plane!!) :)

[@BruceLeroyUK]

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[@gwengottlieb8501]

Helpful! Thank you!

[@JasonRobertsVideo]

You're welcome Gwen :)

[@spelunkerd]

Wow, brilliant explanation. You've got talent.

[@JasonRobertsVideo]

Wow! - thank you so much :) :)

[@kyletolomeo2396]

I love you. Seriously. This helped me like you have no idea hahaha.

[@JasonRobertsVideo]

That's great to hear Kyle - glad to help :)

[@zamaphotography9915]

Yhooo u made me use the gimbal so easily, thank you brother 🤝🏾

[@JasonRobertsVideo]

No problem you're welcome!! :) :)

[@gregoryminor7441]

Thank you!

[@JasonRobertsVideo]

You're welcome Gregory :)

[@friborgmadsen]

new to this one, but such a great "how to start" video

[@JasonRobertsVideo]

Thanks so much :) Happy it was useful :)

[@michaelparkin5026]

Cool video bro looking forward to what footage you get with this bad boy

[@JasonRobertsVideo]

Thanks Michael - me too!! :)

[@asilipicture1392]

Thank for this tutorial is helpful 🙏🏽🤗

[@JasonRobertsVideo]

You’re so welcome 😊 Glad to help!

[@dennisstgeorge9679]

Well done.

[@JasonRobertsVideo]

Thanks so much! :)

[@alli_howrad25]

thank you!!!

[@JasonRobertsVideo]

No worries, thanks :)

[@6ixfoa320]

Greatttttttt review!!! Thx

[@JasonRobertsVideo]

Thanks! Glad it was helpful :)

[@carlosmurasaki6163]

thank you so much, comple Guide, and very easy to do

[@JasonRobertsVideo]

Glad it helped Carlos :)

[@carlosmurasaki6163]

@@JasonRobertsVideo i have little focus problem Nikon D5 and Sigma art 50mm 1.4 an RS2. Not continuous focusing!!!

[@tu.journey]

well-explained sir. well done

[@JasonRobertsVideo]

Thank you so much :)

[@MuhammadAfzal-ic8mj]

This is simple easy and very helpful video. Thanks brother :)

[@JasonRobertsVideo]

Thanks Muhammad! Glad it helped :)

[@ntate_lesetla]

all the way from sa , shout out bro

[@JasonRobertsVideo]

Thanks :) :)

[@D1SASTERarea]

Excellent video...it showed my everything I needed

[@JasonRobertsVideo]

That's great to hear - thanks :)

[@herodot86]

thank you sooo much for this. 1000 times better than any balancing video on YT. however, I cant find the DJI Ronin App in the play store

[@JasonRobertsVideo]

"From early 2021, DJI has discontinued support for their apps including DJI Fly, DJI Mimo and more on the Google Play Store. Unfortunately for Android users, this means that you are no longer able to download DJI apps via the Google Play Store." - www.d1store.com.au/lounge/content/how-to-download-dji-apps-on-android

[@Tekofilic]

Awesome tutorial. Most important message: NEVER TURN ON THE GIMBAL WHILE THE ARMS ARE LOCKED

[@JasonRobertsVideo]

Thanks so much :)

[@anshfilm7366]

Nice

[@JasonRobertsVideo]

Thanks :)

[@GregoryEsman]

How you view the pan axis being balanced is so interesting. I was assuming that you'd know the pan axis is balanced by being able to, while having the gimbal parallel to the ground, move the pan anywhere and it'll stay there. How come you say it's balanced while it's sideways?

[@dlpgvt]

When I connected to gimbel and camera which option I will select sir example usb sreeming ao other options sir

[@viperfx7322]

Hi thank you for the amazing video. I would like to ask a question, is it possible to use raveneye with vr? That would be so epic.

[@JasonRobertsVideo]

Wow - that's a cool idea, I'd not thought of! How do you think it could work?

[@felm.974]

Hello, I have a question, is this a good and easy to use gimble for portrait/vertical video shooting? Thanks.

[@AhmedKhan-kx9yq]

after following all the steps i get the Motor parameters icon red on the gimble

[@icapturethelight1877]

Got my first gimbal yesterday RS2 Pro and nisi VND 1-5 stops this video will be really helpful

[@JasonRobertsVideo]

Cool - have fun - hope this vid will help :)

[@icapturethelight1877]

@@JasonRobertsVideo yes I have been watching your rs2 videos back n forth ❤ ❤❤

[@icapturethelight1877]

@@JasonRobertsVideo ❤✌😉

[@JasonRobertsVideo]

Thanks :)

[@zakwithu]

Jason Roberts quick question: My Canon EOS R with Articulated Screen which I'm always using it opened. Do I need to open it before balancing in this gimbal? Thanks

[@JasonRobertsVideo]

Hi, yes you should set the camera up the way it will be used before balancing - you should also make sure that the screen won't bang into the gimbal arms otherwise you might damage your camera. Also take the lens cap off and fit any filters/lens hoods before balancing.

[@oonboon]

Hi! Would you happen to know if this gimbal is compatible with Canon EOS R100 (released July 2023)? Thanks!

[@JasonRobertsVideo]

Hi You can use this compatibility checker - you'll need to click show more to see RS2 www.dji.com/support/compatibility

[@dlpgvt]

My ronin s2 gimbel record button is not working sir

[@RidgewayInMedia]

Great explainer video, especially for someone like me with ADHD. DJI should hire you to do the ones for their website: you did a much better job!

[@JasonRobertsVideo]

Wow - thanks so much!! Glad to be able to help :)

[@DrumaticPro]

1. Great video. 2. I turned it on without unlocking the motors!! I'll explain... I just unboxed mine yesterday and was having issues charging it (I was using a QC3.0 adapter and left it overnight... no success). Only when I plugged it into my computer did I start to see battery LEDs flashing (1 bar). Eventually I wanted to turn it on to see what percentage the battery was at and determine if it was actually charging or if it was defective. The problem is I hadn't even gotten far enough along in the set up process (tutorials, user manual, YOUR VIDEO, etc.) to see a warning NOT to turn it on before unlocking the motors!! After solving the charging issue (it charged via the computer and I then bought an Anker PowerPort 2 IQ which works) and moving on, I have seen some strong warnings such as, "one super, super important thing to never ever do..." "is never turn on the gimbal when these are locked into position"... So now I'm low-key panicking that I may have reduced the life of this gimbal!!! What do you think??

[@JasonRobertsVideo]

Hi Alex, I don't know the answer to if turning on locked will reduce the life of the gimbal, if it's any help I accidentally did this with my RS 2 once

[@DrumaticPro]

@@JasonRobertsVideo thanks for the response. I overreacted, lol, it’s working perfectly with some heavy setups.

[@JasonRobertsVideo]

Good to hear Alex :)

[@Fitness-fragrance]

hey bro i need some help to balance my gimble. I have a RS2 but i watch you video but it does not work for me.

[@JasonRobertsVideo]

What happened?

[@Fitness-fragrance]

@@JasonRobertsVideo am watching your video now but it’s not balance. I got excellent for all three axis but when I hold it forward it’s not staying straight out

[@Fitness-fragrance]

@@JasonRobertsVideois there a way I can video call you so you can see

[@MorelliMedia]

Great job, just finished balancing. Powered on, I can't get past the language screen. I have it on English, how do I engage that and move on, been trying for an hour, no luck on Google. Thanks.

[@JasonRobertsVideo]

Thanks! Sorry not sure what might be causing that - you might need to contact DJI support or the forums here: forum.dji.com/forum.php?mod=forumdisplay&fid=129&filter=typeid&typeid=764

[@SuperFilmregisseur]

You need to connect it to your phone bluetooth device, then it can proceed the language menu

[@juic3boxmedia894]

Just received mine today but when attaching the battery to the gimbal when I went to lock it it doesn’t go all the way to lock icon like yours

[@JasonRobertsVideo]

That's odd, I would contact DJI support and check with them, mine was quite stiff when I got it.

[@henrytheturnip]

Hey Jason thanks for this video, I'm at a crossroads . . . do I get an RS 2 for my Sony A7Siii or do I buy a Sony A7iii as a second body for the gimbals I already have? Have you used the Raveneye? I'm curious about the Pro bundle. I have a Zhiyun Crane 3 Lab Creators Kit and a MOZA AirCross 2 (paired with Slypod), and both MOZA and Zhiyun refuse to update their firmware for the S3, so I can only use the gimbals in basic mode, but who wants that? I guess I could put them on Gumtree and then deal with the shithead lowballers.

[@JasonRobertsVideo]

Hi mate, can't answer your first question as it depends on the vids you're making/want to make and whether you need that second angle with a second camera. As for RaveEye, I've got a video in the works about how to set it up and use it with the Ronin app which will be published soon(ish). RaveEye works great and I actually used both the RS 2 and RavenEye when I was filming my first short film (also to be released soon) - it was such a great tool if you're filming yourself on your own as it gives you more creative options - stay tuned more vids to come!! :)

[@henrytheturnip]

@@JasonRobertsVideo Hey Jason I'll trade you your RS2 and RavenEye for my Dynamic Perception Stage One 3-axis with 6 x 50cm carbon fibre rail kit, cost me A$5K a few years back, I'm in Gosnells if you want to see it first

[@JasonRobertsVideo]

Thanks for the offer but I'm gonna stick with what I've got :) What do you think of the Dynamic Perception stuff?

[@henrytheturnip]

@@JasonRobertsVideo It's really well made, and I mean really, it's machined aircraft-grade aluminium and carbon fibre. Extremely modular too, so you can carry a single axis and one pair of 50cm rails up the mountainside, or you can join as many rails together as you want and have a full 3 axis on demand, but with a heavier backpack. I'm happy if you want to borrow it for a month or two, I would love to see what you do with it, it's a shame I don't get to use it to the potential it has.

[@eveplv-videocreator]

Hello. Do you know how to attach DJI RS 2 to Black Magic 4K? I just got it and looks like it doesnt fit. I dont understand how to fix it. I cant find any info anywhere. Would be really grateful for any advice

[@JasonRobertsVideo]

Hi - I don't have a Black Magic so I don't know sorry - what bit doesn't fit?

[@eveplv-videocreator]

@@JasonRobertsVideo I see :) its ok. I was just so frustrated so did not know what to do. Black Magic 4k is wider than all other cameras and I cant put it completely to the "nest" where you attaching camera to the rail of gimbal.

[@JasonRobertsVideo]

Oh no :( This thread might help (forum.dji.com/thread-226734-1-1.html) - some people using the 6K - one person says not to use center hole - not sure if the 4k has different holes on the bottom? DJI compatibility page (www.dji.com/au/support/compatibility/rs-2/bmpcc4k) says the BMPCC 4k is compatible with RS 2

[@eveplv-videocreator]

@@JasonRobertsVideo thank you for trying to help. probably there is a difference between. but there is no other way how it can be attached. its when you are balancing it you cant move rail forward as it touch axel and there is no room to move it. but anyway. thank you for trying to help. will keep on looking options (compatibility page doesnt work by some reason.)

[@JasonRobertsVideo]

No worries - good luck with it :)

[@homiefilms312]

I got a problem with my Joystick RS2 and I don't know to resolve that

[@JasonRobertsVideo]

Probably need to contact DJI support and see if they can fix for you.

[@brycerambin1735]

my DJI RS2 battery handle will not lock properly, the lever will not go to the full lock position. how do I fix this?

[@JasonRobertsVideo]

Mine was quite stiff too - you may need to contact DJI support if it won't lock properly.

[@brycerambin1735]

@@JasonRobertsVideo i sent it to DJI to repair / replace it , they gave me free overnight shipping , hopefully ill have it back before i have a shoot this weekend ! fingers crossed !!!

[@JasonRobertsVideo]

@@brycerambin1735 Hope you get it back in time :)

[@lisamaefilms2774]

Interesting that the Owner's manual says to lock everything up (p.4) and then next to turn it on in order to activate with the Ronin app. I did that before I found this tutorial. Hope I didn't ruin my gimbal!

[@JasonRobertsVideo]

Interesting Lisa - maybe that's just for the initial activation in the Ronin app? I'm not sure. Hopefully your gimbal is ok :)

[@FergHyde]

It's a precise, informative guide but gee, I wish you wouldn't start nearly every sentence with the word "so"........

[@JasonRobertsVideo]

Thanks for the suggestion - I'll try to avoid so many "so"s in future :)