DJI Transmission Review - FANTASTIC & RELIABLE Wireless Video Kit

[@dslrvideoshooter]

BTW here are the parts I used for the basic handle setup! NATO Side Handles: geni.us/ooPKns NATO Rails: geni.us/nato-4cm-rail

[@phil_dp]

When is that video breakdown coming for this setup with the vmount 🤔

[@NoggsPhoto]

@@phil_dp 2nd

[@AmpleTech34]

Dude about the build quality even when you were pointing o out the imperfections I couldn’t tell your video was so perfect

[@TamarackFilmCo]

This system looks incredible HOWEVER, our main use case is live-streaming so the latency and lack of dedicated receiver are non-starters for us. Thanks for the review, it was very concise and answered all my questions!

[@miki97xy]

Missing a Dedicated reciver is the biggest flaw

What system are you using in live-streaming?

[@markymarkvancity]

It's so confusing because the lack of standalone RX is a non starter for almost every application this was designed for, i.e. actual productions.

[@TacticalTopher]

Dramatically less than a quarter of a second delay in the worst case scenario is a non-starter for you? lol. Okay.

[@michaelrojas190]

@@TacticalTopher 68ms is pretty high compared to options like teradek

[@SimonThorntonVideo]

Thanks for the overview. The fan noise just killed it for the project i'm working on at the moment, so thanks for detailing that!

[@joshuabacarella9255]

I’d love to see a receiver without the monitor as a replacement for something like a Teradek for doing live video

[@_rhapsodist]

they have that too ;)

[@theflyinggrip]

I agree, a stand alone RX would be great…is the latency variable or constant? Curious if it goes up the lower the signal.

[@blackicestudios]

As a cinematographer and director I could not agree more . We usually need multiple monitors on set . Larger monitors and one for the client sometimes. So stand alone RX is a necessity.

[@markhoon7931]

I have this system and my issue is manly the overheating on the transmitter but tilta solved it with the bolt on fan unit for it. the sound of the fan is way lower after you update the firmware. I love it and have converted from vaxis and smallhd. i do mostly 10 hour intense shoots and this guy holds up with the best of them.

[@jeremybarber2837]

Wow... that is an amazing system, if it works with your workflow. The remote Sony control is impressive.

[@DJHiren]

“A TON” of everything as always

[@IlabacaVideoBlog]

Can you share with me some information about how you attached the Vlock battery to the back? I am using DJI battery solution right now

[@TristanBarrocks]

This was a great honest review bro. Thanks for creating it. Truly love your stuff peace!

[@ajwilliamsmedia]

I could have used this last weekend for sure! I'll definitely be checking this out. Thanks for a great review!

[@34Media]

I would love if they had of made it goggle compatible so you can still have hands free ?

[@alexjohnson5815]

this was the first I heard of the output module being an extra add-on. Thank you for covering that (and why the heck is it so expensive?!!) Great video as always.

[@spoolin55psi]

I feel it’s expensive bc of its use prob not really the tech I know people who would love this but would not change their life that much and some who’s business model would work for them but take a long time for it to pay off then some cases it’s use can pay for itself on 1 job

[@DarkiiDen]

10:45 to me the image on te reciever is a frame ahead from the camera screen, wich seems weird lol but if you go frame by frame on the video you can clearly see it

[@Ranger7Studios]

I wonder if the lag is solved by using SDI instead of HDMI. Usually the lag is from the HDMI signal not being fast enough. Great review!

[@noahyv]

No compressed video transmission system is zero latency. If you need zero latency you need an uncompressed system.

[@antonykeane5586]

Agree, SDI and broadcast mode should be used for low latency - believe broadcast mode likely prioritizes low latency over long range so that it can accurately be used in live sports/etc situations. DJI has a lot of experience with very low latency in their digital FPV drone transmission units... but you have to make sure you're in there low latency transmission mode.

[@RichardStrong86]

I've used teradek HDMI units with near zero latency.

[@toowild500]

PLEASE let me know where to see the DJI + Nucleus combo?

[@deemys]

Which nato rails?

[@lobomalo9312]

THANK YOU. Excellent review. Few creators dare to say the things that are not "so good" about the products that brands give them to test. One question, have you had access to the DJI RS 3 PRO? I'm asking because I don't really understand why this system isn't compatible with the RS 3 but it is with the RS 3 PRO, if it's a wireless system.

[@lucrativestance]

You forgot to mention to get the handles from Dji with the focus wheel and the analog etc. that’s another additional $800 usd. I think that’s a must if you plan to get this kit.

[@joaotome3013]

Hi great video! How do you get the camera controls on the monitor IRIS, SHUTTER, WB etc... ? TIA

[@JordanRowland]

THANK YOU! I've been asking some folks with a Ronin 4D to help me test the transmission distance/quality. I have a mile race in July and even the most expensive teradek systems hardly support 5,000'.

[@zachbrunelle]

Jordan! I came here from your EM link when we were chatting about your LR rental order. Very informative video, thanks thanks for the heads up!

[@JordanRowland]

@@zachbrunelle Nice man! Yeah... I had asked Chris Brockhurst and Josh Yeo about testing this for me, but they're busy. Nice of Caleb to test this! Now Caleb, if you could only shoot this on a mile+ on a busy street, slightly downhill, would be great, ha!

[@jonnystuckmayer6184]

Bummer about no extra receivers and the long latency. If they fixed those 2 issues, this would become a really strong contender against teradek

[@pinnaclephoto]

@dslrvideoshooter I know this video is about a year old at this point, but I wanted to ask about the ability to send multiple camera signals (each with their own DJI transmitter) to a single high-bright monitor/receiver. DJI has told me this is possible for up to 16 cameras which you can then switch between on the single monitor. Additionally I'd be curious if you could control multiple Sony cameras from a single monitor once you've switched from one to another... Would make it a true multicam powerhouse.

[@bentleystudiosusa]

Are the High Gain Antennas worth to add on?

[@bottledwaterprod]

I was sold until I heard those fans. How are we supposed to do on camera audio? Or use it anywhere near a quiet set? Plus that resolution limit. I wonder if one could work around it by first hooking up an Atmos that recorded 4k but output 1080p so you could use the transmitter.

[@StefanJonassonCreativeMedia]

Great and informativ video

[@KanyarCameL]

01:03 - Besides the handles what you are holding it with? ^^

[@stfncreatormodeon]

thanks so much for this video

[@KBProduction1988]

Hi bro hopefully i can get a answer from you! I use alsow a dji transmission with dji rs3 pro + sony a7s3. I know how to use, only i cant find the option to enable the function that allows you to adjusting aperture, shutterspeed,... do you know how?

[@AUTOSARTID]

is it possible to mirroring sony menu over dji raven eyes 3:38 ?

[@demetrizuev258]

Latency is basically a prime feature for a system of this cost, so while it looks cool, as any DJI product nowadays, it is with a latency like this at the same time overpriced, as any DJI product nowadays :)

[@Holtenstein]

Exactly, who cares if it can go 3 miles if it has latency? Latency was my first question. And on the product highlights on B&H they don't even mention the latency. That's not a good sign at all!

[@andrewnfalco]

@@Holtenstein yeah I tend to stay away from DJI as much as possible. Their drones are the only thing we spend money on.

[@Holtenstein]

@@andrewnfalco I agree. And I've been hoping for another company to compete with their drones so we don't have to buy from them at all.

[@michaelpoczynek]

Good stuff, as usual, Caleb. I wonder if those antennas would extend the range of the FPV drone? Thanks.

[@CaedanMay]

Would this be usable for an AC to pull focus with the latency?

[@mattpjones]

Also wondering this. I haven’t seen an actual measure for latency anywhere online. Teradek is less than 5ms so I’m curious where this comes in.

[@egnnbv8829]

How to connect and control the DJI Ronin 2 with that? Do I need a special cable and the DJI Ronin 4D Hand Grips for controling? You can control everything of a Sony in the menue with that - it's great, but can I simply take a photo or start the rec - there is no button on the touch screen for that in your video. (I'm asking for a Sony A7RIV, A7RV and A1)

[@MechaUsagi]

Can you do touch focus on sony cameras wirelessly?

[@deanakasquidly]

Thanks for the review. as of today June 20 2022. what is your go to camera hands down you film with?

[@johnmaclean85]

Can you use this device on a Blackmagic Pocket Cinema 4K camera?

[@emotodude]

Can you use this with DJI O3 Air Unit?

[@danieldesilva4630]

Is there any way to remote start stop via transmission to Sony mirrorless? Can't find anyway to do this without DJI gimbal?

[@jaredbakewell]

Great review. Can you switch between transmitters you are connected to so that you could monitor two cameras?

[@chrisquyen]

Hey Caleb! Just wondering with your Tilta Nucleus M set-up if you were able to get the LIDAR waveform when you combine the transmission with the LIDAR attachment?

[@BloodyJoeMusic]

Can you control the A7SIII/A1 autofocus from this monitor? Tracking points/focuspull?

[@EDDY69]

This is interesting, you might be able to change the focus spot, I'd love to know this as well!

[@extremeboatdockingmedia]

Wait! Does the monitor not have video out?!

[@KBFilms2]

Do you think this setup with the controllers and gimbal on a tripod can replace a traditional fluid head so you can dp from afar?

[@HakonBroderLund]

I'd be hesitant with getting into this ecosystem without a dedicated receiver. Great start though!

[@j00mcg00]

Probably a dumb question, but I'm in the market to buy some wireless transmitter / receiver combo for my A7S3. Can my camera still record in all of it's modes (4k 120fps for example) onto the memory cards while using a 1080p monitor? Or do you have to match the camera resolution / framerate to the monitor you're using?

[@nicklarovere]

The matching framerate is only for the HDMI output settings in the menu of your Sony. They don't affect the recording settings at all.

[@nextlevelcraig]

Amazon, B&H affiliate links don't seem to take me to the product page.

[@JohnDSmith]

Can you connect more than one transmitter to a receiver??? We do a lot of two camera shoots.

[@MavicAir2TW]

Thanks for sharing! Can it connect with RC Pro and Mavic 3 as a drone transmitter?

[@aevoss]

Is this better than hollyland 4k mars? Thank you.

[@ErnieKovacs01]

Does anyone know if it's possible to control a sony wireless camera with DJI transmission, even if it's not connected to a Ronin?

[@littleazinproduction]

Would this replace a Atomos Ninja V?

[@reshmachandran8073]

Thank you so much for this review. I work as a script supervisor and I am looking for a system that’s budget friendly and most projects I do uses a two camera set up. Could you please suggest a set up for me? I need a lot of pics taken for reference and one of the camera assistants I worked with suggested to get a capture card and few other things so I can connect it to my laptop and receive the images without any latency. The current production uses a teradeck, but don’t have a system to transmit it wirelessly to my iPad. I don’t have the budget to get a serv pro at the moment. Will you be able to help me? Thanks

[@kaotic2007]

The remote menu works only with Sony?

[@limeatchangex9526]

Too bad that the latency test is missing :( From the specs sheet, looks like no improvement there. 60-100ms which is like a hollyland :(

[@BLKCreativeStudio]

Funny how that was conveniently left out :/

[@dslrvideoshooter]

1-4 frames depending on your settings. More if you're camera has the dreaded HDMI lag. I don't know why this is, but I wonder if the tech used to get the longer range doesn't play nice with latency? For the best results, Teradek and Paralinx ACE are still king.

[@dslrvideoshooter]

1-4 frames depending on your settings. More if you're camera has the dreaded HDMI lag. I don't know why this is, but I wonder if the tech used to get the longer range doesn't play nice with latency? For the best results, Teradek and Paralinx ACE are still king.

[@haikkavookjian6444]

@@dslrvideoshooter Any thoughts on how image quality compares to Teradek? I've got the Accsoon Cineeye 2s pro and was disappointed to see the image really start to fall apart in darker and high-contrast environments. Lots of artifacting/banding in the shadows, especially when viewed on a 19" client monitor. I can only assume this is the result of Accsoon's compression codec/algorithm. Would love to know how DJI's system holds up.

[@mathewcoulliette2233]

Hi, Love your videos. How does Broadcast mode work on the DJI Transmitter? Can the film crew use their tablets to see what the camera is recording? If tablets won't work do I have to buy DJI Monitors? Thanks, Mathew

[@callmeruberto]

What is the colour accuracy for the SDI out? is it 4:2:2 10 bit or just a basic 8 bit signal

[@patchandy]

is the latency an issue with pulling focus?

[@colinmadebymedia8194]

Did you do the range test with the standard antennas or the long range?

[@BlackPartyFilms]

So there’s no app? The rs3 pro has a transmitter in the kit, is it just there for looks? Lol Or is there an app I can download to an iPad for monitoring?

[@LackLusterMedia]

This is gonna take prank videos and government surveillance to the next level. One of these things is good.

[@dslrvideoshooter]

Yeah this is a little nuts!

[@ProjectileGrommet]

Is 6km before or after adding the high gain antenna? CRITICAL QUESTION

[@alpenfoxvideo7255]

this is great for a gimbal! I would love to pair it to my car rig, but this costs more than the Tilta hydra rig! Guess i’ll look for a really long HDMI cable…

[@HelenaOfDetroit]

It's interesting for sure. Because it has wifi, it could technically be possible to work with DJIs own RavenEye transmitter. Something tells me they wouldn't be so kind though

[@yuxuanhuang3523]

I don't think it would work, DJI won't do it even if it is possible. They have no compatibility between different generations of wireless systems

[@HelenaOfDetroit]

@@yuxuanhuang3523 yea, I know it won't work. Just pointing out how anti consumer DJI is. I wouldn't care, except the products themselves are really good at there aren't many good alternatives at competitive prices

[@NoSuRReNDeR001]

I wonder if it will get RED control ... my Gemini only outputs 1080p anyway... hmmm

[@talizhakniya9469]

Hey buddy, let's say I want to use it solely as a reliable transmittion kit, using the sdi out extension thing (going to my Atomos Shogun as swicher in live shows closed-circle gigs), how much latency should I expect? I'm having a hard time finding a 0-latency AND reliable kit for under 3-4K$..

[@LeoArmenta]

Only for the rs3 or also for rs2???

[@creativetom413]

Does it replace an external monitor? And can it record on ssd? It is provided with the combo and pro combo version of Rs3, right?

[@HakonBroderLund]

Whats the latency like? Haven't found that info

[@Justin_Allen]

Great video. Latency...everyone has an issue with it except for Teradek. I keep hoping someone gets it solved at a decent price point.

[@Justin_Allen]

Wow now the scammers are creating custom handles to try to capture people

[@creativetom413]

Does it replace an external monitor? And can it record on ssd?

[@Javier.v.e]

What monitors whit controls have better latency then this ?

[@MrTechTok]

this is great for the prosumer , 6km is insane.

[@retrogamestudios7649]

Does it run on shore power

[@ZeidenFilms]

Whoa!!!

[@DJTI99]

For the price, you'd think they'd have an ethernet connection to send color accurate video over the internet.

[@andrewnfalco]

That’s not how it works.

[@DJTI99]

@@andrewnfalco Well, yeah. Hence my complaint about the lack of the feature. It is possible to have both a wireless signal, and an IP based stream on the same device so that you can have a multisite video village. There are both inexpensive chips that can handle H.265 with Rec 2020 colorspace, and software solutions on inexpensive ARM processors. Ethernet and Wifi controller chips and not expensive anymore either.

[@RichardStrong86]

Wireless transmission of uncompressed video is used all the time on professional colour accurate workflows.

[@quentincholier8486]

Hey, do you think it's possible to use this transmitter for live stream?

[@KendrickDischCreative]

Thanks for another great video! Looks like a good wireless video system but not the one for me!

[@JasonVong]

0:11 I'm sorry... WHAT?! 🥹

[@ButchNews]

Gee... would love to have one of those. Loved seeing a Pelican case. I was the first to import them into Canada in 1983. They came in one size, two colours... grey, or black, and had a large sticker that said WATERPROOF AND UNBREAKABLE* and the * said they were NOT guaranteed against bear attack or children under 10. Now they come in all kinds of sizes, colours and a few competitors. Injection molded plastic. That was a big deal and brand new back then. Now they mold entire car bodies.

[@jurihofmann9860]

Can someone recommend me an HDMI cable for the connection between the camera and the transmitter?

[@shanefoleymedia]

thank you for this review! So just to be clear, I can only use this properly if my camera is recording in 1080p?

[@ddegn]

The camera can record at whichever resolution you want. The video out to the transmitter has to be set to 1080P. I'm pretty sure fancy cameras can output a different resolution to a monitor/transmitter than the resolution it is recording.

[@shanefoleymedia]

@@ddegn thank you :)

[@TalkTubeJeff]

Do you sell your logo t-shirts?

[@ronnyjonah8342]

why the hdmi output dont work?

[@specialops5250]

I don’t get it… so I can’t film in 4k when using the monitor?

[@calebtaulbee8594]

We are thinking about getting a 4D and one of these monitors with the nice gimbal hand grips. My question is, do you need this video transmitter to use the external remote on the 4D? Also, I really like the fact you went into some rough prices on this product specifically, however it would be really cool if you did a video on EVERYTHING you might need or want to build out the 4D.

[@Willieswheels]

You need the Ronin 4D specific video transmitter, not this one featured.

[@usernamehandle]

I’ve been looking for a decent transmitter/receiver option for livestreaming… this is insanely expensive.

[@chocktalk]

will this connect with Sony a1 ?

[@n2productionsdotcom]

It is NOT pronounced Nu-CU-les, it's Nucleus there is NO additional U in that name or in Nuclear, another word which some people also butcher and pronounce Nu-CU-lar. Other than that I love your videos keep up the great work.

[@Iareawesome100]

is the sound of? Needs desser badly ?

[@jim7953]

Happy Father's day

[@the180degreerule3]

what's the latency?

[@simongentry]

anyone know if this could control the Ronin 2?

[@mattrush8005]

Can this work for the rs2?

[@samallam705]

Whats the latency on this?

[@spoolin55psi]

Thank you for the neighborhood distance I do sewer cleaning and inspecting requiring a tv truck on 1 end with a robotic tractor camera and the other end a vactor truck, on average 300 to 500 ft distance in neighborhoods our biggest slow down is communication between both operators the guy cleaning can’t see what he’s doing in the pipe the tv operator relays that info from a walk-in talkie if the other guy could see what he’s cleaning he can make his own decisions during cleaning and see anything he leaves behind game changer for me and will pay for itself fast

[@_rhapsodist]

I wish touch tracking would be also possible with Sony cameras, not just menu navigation..

[@Gstertz]

Might be just me, but the affiliate links don't seem to be working.

[@fooly13ooked50]

waiting for gh6 tutorial...!