Do I Regret buying the Ronin SC? - Honest Review

[@MaksimYuryev]

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[@moomourad]

Great review as usual Would it work with Canon 90d?

[@assadalanqoudi5469]

just a small note ... it will not complete 11 h if it is not balanced properly

[@chenchaowang]

Hi Max, hi Guys! I would need a little help. I just bought my Ronin-SC, and I experienced a little, very soft, very quiet noise from the motors. Before I used Zhiyun Crane Plus, and I did not hear anything, but I haven't used any Ronin gimbals before, so that is why I am asking if it is normal. (I heared it only when i was alone in a room, and only if i put my ears close to the motors.) Have you expericenced anything like that? Thank you very much in advance!

[@kwagogostudioproductionand5771]

Hi

[@Shaniamoonemalle]

*orders the Ronin SC 5 mins ago* - happy *sees this video 5 mins later* - stressed *watches video* - happy again

[@007rockford]

how much u paid for the SC?

[@Shaniamoonemalle]

@@007rockford I paid £241 for it because it was on sale x

[@007rockford]

@@Shaniamoonemalle okay...I bought yesterday for $279.. not bad

[@Shaniamoonemalle]

@@007rockford thats great!!

[@inmintstate]

I was considering buying it but I want the crane 2s so bad!

[@LazyMitchell]

The information you're looking for begins at 5:19

[@walkie1985]

Actually the content before is interesting too, especially for those who haven't purchased one yet.

[@jakepollen6839]

Thanks man this dude rambles more than a teenage girl

[@gqn2]

Thanks

[@user-ib7gu8xv3i]

Thanks

[@JohnBasimakopoulos]

Bought the SC few months ago and after the update I used it in a wedding for about 10 hours... Used it with the sony a6300 and the sigma 16mm f/1.4... Perfectly balanced the battery lasted the whole the day!!

[@prodviducer]

I have the a6300 and sigma 16mm, but do you think the SC would meet my needs if I wanted to have an external monitor and use my Rode VMP+ ?

[@JohnBasimakopoulos]

@@prodviducer Small Rig has plenty of accessories... Mounting plates, handles and clamps can be used to attach small led lights to mics or monitors. Check them out!!

[@RaeganScarlett]

Is this a good gimbal for weddings? I’ve been planning on buying it soon and I hope to use it in my near future to do wedding videography. I’ve heard mixed opinions on if it’s good for weddings or not :/

[@TomasMichaud]

Really helpful review Max. The tip on tweaking the app was geat. Thanks.

[@TomiBonTomi_2.0]

A Squarespace ad should be inserted 4 times in the video. Not 3 times. It makes no sense.

[@AlbertVasquez4Homes]

For sure my favorite gimbal ever Max! I shoot with light weight primes like 18mm batís or 24mm gm and it handles it so smooth. App works great. In love with it. Thanks for the recommendation Max

[@tomneuenkirchen8531]

Please do a comparison to the MozaAircross 2. Tanks for the informative reviews!

[@KeluargaHendridiNewZealand]

8 hours continuously shooting. Amaze. 👍👍

[@AsianWithHat]

I almost bought one but due to the payload capacity and the limitations I'm glad I stuck with the Ronin S.

[@evanbutler9813]

Yep good decision i got the S and the only problem with it was the force mobile wasnt available but not both that and active track are

[@GaryJahman]

Thanks for the video! I use this as you mentioned with the popular combo (A7III and Tamron 28-75). I did a whole day wedding but I turned it on and off all the time and had no issue with the battery. I did noticed that the motors do get warm. But all in all it is a great tool to have and especially without the tripod extension it does not add a lot of weight in the camera bag. Awesome intro tho

[@sotosnik]

How you zoom while filming?

[@GaryJahman]

@@sotosnik I use my feet :)

[@paulgero]

Great review Max. I am glad you held onto so you had a very good point of reference on the changes DJI made. I have been renting one and it is quite good. Love the way it breaks apart.

[@geraldrosenau]

Like the update to the taking head setting. Nice work!

[@Glen.Danielsen]

Max, this is a profoundly helpful vid for this kid. Thanks ever so much! Super incisive, fair, honest. 💛

[@EduarFilms]

My current setup is the Sony A7III + Tamron 28-75 and now the 17-28, I currently have the Zhiyun Crane v2 (Not the Crane 2) and I don't have any issues with either those lenses and the gimbal is like 200g lighter than the Ronin SC. I was even using before getting the Tamron 17-28 the Canon 16-35 f4 with the Sigma MC11 adapter and it was actually working, just hitting the back of the gimbal like with your Tamron 28-75, but I was actually surprise on how much weight this Zhiyun can take for how light it is. I am travel youtuber and if I can save 100g on the backpack you can really be thankful of it after hiking around for 2 hours in the mountains with heavy equipment. So I would stay for the moment with the Zhiyun even though I like the new tech features from the Ronin-SC. Just in case you are interested, about to upload some field testing of the new Tamron 17-28 in Frankfurt ;) Cheers from Germany!

[@deividaslaukionis]

If you happy do not switch. Crane v2 is amazing and handles a lot of weight. Compared to Ronin SC it lacks features and is not that comfy but definitely gets the job done! And for the future with them camera you should get Ronin S not SC (if you ever thing about switching to DJI)

[@KevinMendoza-jd8dz]

I returned my Ronin SC after using it for a week, coming from a Zhiyun crane V2 which in my opinion is fairly bare bones in comparison but the only difference is it works every. single. time. I found the SC would loose the horizon every 2nd or 3rd time of use. Not to mention the tedious balancing and calibration required in between switching lenses and camera bodies.(something you don't want to deal with during a wedding) Battery life is terrible to say the least. (I assume it's from the bluetooth always being on). You can also forget about using the gimbal without the app. Not going to happen. If you are planning on using this for weddings either wait until they make improvements with the firmware or try something else, you will save yourself a huge headache. If you're someone who is not time constricted during shoots, I would definitely give the Ronin SC a shot as the features of the gimbal are great when it works (minus the terrible battery life) which I think could be fixed with a firmware update in future.

[@normality89]

I am tossing up between this and crane V2 - there has been some great love for the crane - can you tell me what is different in crane that does not require tedious balancing and calibration in between switching lenses - or adjusting on a zoom lens? Is it way faster on crane?

[@RickySteels]

They all do. This review makes zero sense lol

[@BrianSladek]

I returned The Ronin SC for my Sony A III because it just was too weak to work with the focus motor and any zoom lens. The Ronin S is heavier, but not by much and it does a way better job with full range of motion. I bought this and am very happy

[@SesjaZen]

I wonder is it is possible to use with A7IV and 70-200 ver1 with counterweight ( this combo weighs 1300g so we have 700g for counterbalance

[@TheKikoman80]

The studio light is perfect.

[@BrothaHerb]

So my wife just surprised me with this Gimbal so Im doing my research on it now and I came across your video. I wana thank you for your insights on this ronin as you went in to full detail about your experience with this device. My question to you now is, this video is almost a year old and I want to know if you still use it?

[@jhalscott]

Been sub to Max Tech forever and just found this when looking at the newly price dropped SC. Subbed here too now.

[@kakegarcia8056]

Man! I was thinking on buying the Ronin S, but since the a6600 was launched + this video, I think I going to get the SC. Thanks from Venezuela. Best regards!

[@MicheletDiez]

I'm actually very inclined to have this combo as well, a6600, tamron 17-28 and 24-75 f2.8 plus Ronin SC, sounds like a no brainer.

[@kakegarcia8056]

Michelet Diez I agree, for me the a6000 is a real game changer, I was thinking in the A7III (I know it is superior) among other things because of the battery, BUT now the smaller a6000 has the same battery, it is smaller, cheaper and for many projects it has the quality needed

[@MicheletDiez]

Kake Garcia correct, and for me (I have my channel and make my own videos) a flip screen is a selling point, resin why the only full frame I could consider is the EOS R (which I would love to have but it is out of my budget with the lens I want!) 😁

[@anesdurmo1989]

Worked perfectly on Canon D600 with 85mm objective on it.

[@Philonic]

I just got a used one from adorama for only $200! I’m very excited to try it out!

[@docabelmanaloofficial]

Thanks! I just got it yesterday. Helpful info!

[@anasadel]

After 5 reviews , finally somebody is talking to the point 👍👍👍

[@scb2scb2]

can't wait for the smallrig plate myself and also the handle they made, they have multiple extra things in design ...

[@dennisporter7355]

Thanks for an insightful review! Whenever new gear comes out, there are dozens of "reviews" talking about how it's fantastic and you should buy it right now from the link below. You're one of very few reviewers who give an honest assessment and talk about some of the drawbacks. Do you use the tracking or Force Mobile features of the Ronin SC? I'd love to see a review of those.

[@VOID_DEATH]

I got mine on sale for $280 USD From Best Buy the other day, I have no regrets for this price. 😁👍

[@kentao4]

Me too but I also bought the pro. Why did you choose not to get the pro? I have to decide between the two!

[@pilotsayshello1758]

@@kentao4 late but, the "pro" and the normal are basically the same thing. all the pro has is some extra accessories like a focus wheel, some cords and whatnot. Idk if it's really worth that price

[@bobceffo]

bought it one year ago on the base of your video.... zero regrets. plus with the follow function you might get some really cool shot around the subject even at very shallow DpF.

[@Myview72]

HI Max, Thanks for this review, really helpful. I used the SC at a wedding for the first time last week. It was a destination wedding in France (I’m in UK) so I was packing light for travel. I loved it but the battery died half way through the day (3 hours after start using it not solid use). I’m not sure if it was the fact that it was the first charge but I had not used it loads and right in the middle of the speeches it just stopped. I charged for a little while and then it ran well for the rest of the day (way more time). I think I will send back for a replacement to make sure I did not get a dud battery. IDIOT ALERT: Something for people to watch at weddings is..... I loved the locking mech for the arms and set it down with 2 of them locked while waiting for the first dance to keep it safe. As normal the couple & DJ gave me no warning and there was a rush to get ready for the dance.... yes you guessed it, I forgot to release the locks. (After the battery issue BTW). The footage is still usable actually if I cut of some of the sharp jolts in post... who knew only one access almost worked.. :-) Just a pointer for new users.... remember to take locks off.. :-) I loved using it and the active track was amazing for the couples session. Used A73 & 16-35/18-105 F4s

[@sotosnik]

How do you zoom with 18-105 while filming with Ronin?

[@Myview72]

Fotorama Ier set the focus motor on the zoom ring rather than the focus ring. I never use manual focus on a gimbal anyway.

[@RaeganScarlett]

Is this a good gimbal for weddings? I’ve been planning on buying it soon and I hope to use it in my near future to do wedding videography. I’ve heard mixed opinions on if it’s good for weddings or not :/

[@day1tech]

Great points thanks it’s down to 300 now

[@thetechguy600]

I know that this Gimbal is designed for Mirrorless & DSLR but would it work with a camcorder such as the Sony AX100? I have not been able to get an answer to this anywhere.

[@ekphotography]

Ronin S for the win. If you’re planning on using bigger payloads. The locking system is the only thing I like about the SC.

[@MicheletDiez]

I have the S as well, it handles an 80D with no issue at all...now, I think that for anyone going with the APSC Sony bodies and pairing it with Tamron lenses, this is a clear choice.

[@PaulBawby]

Great review as always, thanks for sharing 👍👍

[@julya400]

Very informative video! Thanks!

[@JohanFitFoodie]

Really great review, just got mine a few weeks ago and will use it exploring China 🤗

[@CannaCribs]

What are the benefits of the SC Pro?

[@DustinBairdsolo]

8:43. You talk about the a7iii with the tamron 28-75. Daaaang. That’s exactly what I use. That might be a dealbreaker for me. I used my buddy’s sc last week with an a6500 and a 24 to 105 and was sold. This has me 2nd guessing now.

[@vespa595]

hey Dustin bro, I got an SC with Sony A6400 plus 18-105mm f/4 G lens and no problem, only needed to apply the raiser underneath the cam body 😊 honestly I prefer to feel some real weight instead of lightweight so I can really feel the whole set and smooth those movements 😉 hope I could help ya 🙃

[@Mike_Lowery25]

Great review

[@588ta]

Max great review!!

[@oo7jbond]

super thanks for your Honest review Max!

[@RangerRickTV]

My horizon line is always off.

[@isaiasyoyo]

Help! Great Video. Thank you.

[@unclemonkey4699]

Thank you. Very helpful. For me,, I will likely just go with s so as not to Dicker with weights and compromise. Got a gmaster 16-35 and hope to add the 24-70

[@LAAM619]

i just bought this gimbal, most surprising thing is hearing the original price on these things back in 2019 lol. i bought it because it was $279.99 that nearly 500 bucks price is crazzzzyyy

[@paulmenzies3674]

Great job Max. You bring out all great points about this product in your review and I really appreciate the info. I just got mine yesterday and I'm looking forward of trying it out!

[@Yorkshire-wedding-videosCoUk]

so yes the counterweights allow you to slide the camera forward but then you have to reset the tilt axis that puts it back again and you are no better off

[@RonaldBrown59]

Great information. I'm torn between the Ronin SC and Weebill S, and leaning toward the Weebill since it's more compatible with my camera. Nice video.

[@StewanCardozo]

Weebill S is the way to go for heavy setup. sold my Ronin SC and Buying Weebil S

[@flippinwhipzforchipz2516]

Great footage.

[@nibelungvalesti]

Love the plot twist.

[@nonstop-adventure]

Thanks for the vid! It helps me choosing a gimbal for my camera setup :)

[@floories12]

When I double click the front button to recenter the gimbal, it is off aligned to the left. Does anyone know how to fix this. I have tried recalibrating several time but it does not fix the issue. Please help.

[@dspotterid]

cool review, simple and easy to undertand

[@BlackapinoTheTechGuy]

I'm thinking of getting this...actually have been since I first heard about this being designed for mirror-less Camera's & since I own a Panasonic G7 the only longer Len's I currently and probably will ever use (for now) is my 45-150mm which isn't that heavy so I'm assuming with a lighter camera it shouldn't be a problem with the Panasonic as It's much lighter then the sony. But I'm glad some people are doing long time reviews as oppose to just buying, unboxing and then that's it. Nice Review.

[@RaeganScarlett]

Did you ever get it? I have a Lumix G7 as well and I’ve been thinking about buying this gimbal. If you got it, does it work for the G7?

[@BlackapinoTheTechGuy]

@ *I did get it a year ago and got ride of it for the Crane M2 which I'll be replacing with the CraneM3 and I no longer use Panasonic I have Sony Cameras now* Raegan Scarlett

[@RaeganScarlett]

@@BlackapinoTheTechGuy oh okay I see. Did you ever use it with the G7 and did it work?

[@BlackapinoTheTechGuy]

@@RaeganScarlett unfortunately No, but then I had already had my Sony ZV-1 but unfortunately it won't support the G7. Try the Crane Gimbals they might although I don't think it will but check out their website.

[@RaeganScarlett]

@@BlackapinoTheTechGuy I’m going to use DJI’s RSS control cable for Panasonic to connect the G7 to the gimbal. I did some research and apparently if you use the cable it will work as normal. (I already bought the gimbal knowing this so it should be okay)

[@paule815]

Great review. I tried to mate this gimbal to my Fuji and it was tooooo light. Looking into the A73.

[@speliotis]

thank you... Well done.

[@MarcinKiendra]

Can I use this remote Control from application without connecting camera to Ronin via cable?

[@zarihanraduan]

hello sir.. can u make dji ronin sc tutorial how to shoot.. example.. can put a handphone at the gimbal or put at camera ?

[@ChadWork1]

Beautiful opening wedding shot where they send all that garbage up in the air to randomly litter the area with fire hazards! LOL

[@SeanChandler067]

Hi Max - great video - I've been looking at a Ronin SC for my Fuji X-T4 and 16-55 lens. I'm currently using an OM4 and iPhone XR for car dealer videos, but I'm underwhelmed but the lack of range of motion of the OM4 and the frequent shakes despite the much-hyped new motors and magnetic mount. Should I use a smaller, lighter (maybe prime) lens for the Fuji for video with the Ronin SC, or would I be OK with the X-T4 (526 grams / 1.16 lbs) and the 16-55 (655 grams / 1.44 lbs)? Thanks for any advice.

[@matthewduquette]

Can you mount just a phone to this gimble if you don’t want to mount your camera? Like, is there an accessory to do this? Probably not but just wondering? Thx 😊

[@BrianBrxtn]

Hey max awesome video! Always a pleasure getting great information from you. But I’m curious where did you buy the wood background from ! Love the set up !

[@nevermore0]

Got it for $320 with the pro accessories box. Yay for sales.

[@AndrewP]

Mine arrived just yesterday. Only managed to spend a few minutes testing it but so far it looks quite promising. Well i'm using a6300 with SEL3518 and kit lens 16-55 (for wider shots) so i'm pretty sure i won't really encounter that much issues since my setup is compact and light.

[@jefferson.castillo]

Have you tried 16-35mm? Or any wide angle?

[@RVTA]

Still buying the Aircross 2.

[@zakaghbal]

Eclectic Adventures same here lol ! the Slypod E is also a nice thing

[@drlau9]

Thanks for the review, More power? Plug the gimbal to a battery bank, I use an omnicharge 20k mah, so I can shoot for two entire days whilst keeping my camera topped off. It can do this cause of pass through You can use a zoom focus but this draws too much power and it disables the focus wheel. Thanks for the video, Keep up the good work.

[@jonathanschanbacher3009]

Max Yuryev Have you had the chance to test the Moza Gimbals? I feel that of the three big brands, Moza has always had the smoothest most natural movement.

[@dmitrylitvinov7328]

Dont fekin tell me that the moza is better-already purchased SC )))

[@AaronMarasigan]

I have the air 2 and it gets smoother shots than the crane 2, especially when youre doing panning shots

[@DavidKatz]

Hey Max, do you think this Ronin SC would balance with a A7iii and the Sony 24-105 F4 OSS?

[@PlacesToVisit]

You should compare it to the new Weebill S if you ever get the chance.

[@jhinostroza]

i got the issue with the horizon go unbalanced! even after the firmware update, anybody has the fix for this? great video by the way!

[@highdesertdragons6674]

Another great video! Thanks

[@cricketworldchampion6205]

Hi max I got Fuji xt20 which gimbal is suitable for my camera thanks

[@HiFiInsider]

Wow! that's a lot of people at their wedding. I may sound like a sensitive person but sending all those lanterns into the air where they will end up littering all over when they come back down. Very bad for the environment and wildlife. I love your long term reviews. Letting us know your thoughts after the honeymoon stage.

[@desmondobeng3269]

Hi-Fi Insider lol...

[@MyCrownOfThorns]

How does it do with a Sigma 35mm art?

[@guitarsaremyweakness]

Important question: where do get those cool industrial decorative bulbs behind your couch??

[@hervebellenger7092]

Thank you so much I bought a weebill S but had some issues out of the box and sent it back. So I am considering the purchase of the Ronin SC .Thank you For this review. I am feeling much more confortable at the idea of buying a Ronin SC since you explain the counterweight system. My setting either a Z 6 with 24-70/4 or a Sony A9 with 18-105/4 motorized. Not heavy but I wanted to make sure not to get in trouble with the roll axis motor.

[@mithuns8410]

can i balance a7III with 28 - 70 mm Zoom Lens perfectly? please suggest some a7III lens which supports rohin sc

[@aa-vr8li]

Great video. Does sony a6000 and sigma 30mm works on it or is it front heavy?

[@Gorave1]

whats the music at 11 seconds? PLEASE SOMEONE HELP ME

[@achujs]

Great review,I also have problem with using Ronin SC with Nikon Z6ii with 24-70 mm lens.The eye cup is touching at the back and I tried really hard to avoid it.I have noticed lots of people’s in KZbin using it with Nikon Z6ii and no one ever mentioned about this problem.I did the calibration and everything is excellent but still it touches the eyecup. It’s quiet annoying

[@mohammadashouri8486]

i have canon eos R with 24-105 RF F4 . the view finder stuck to ronin sc . and in the dji website they said ronin sc is compatible with R & 24 - 105 !!!

[@AlimHaque]

If I put the A7 III in a cage and balance it vertically with a 50mm, will the gimbal be able to balance?

[@realmuzikstudiostv]

I'm torn between the sc and moza aircross 2

[@PairASevens]

PLEASE RESPOND: I have a Sony A7rii with a Sony GM 24-70mm. Front heavy. Looking at buying the new mounting plate, but I don't know how many counterweights I should buy with it. Can you please help me figure out the best option here. Thank you!!!

[@mgr5550]

Urgent help wanted from fellow users. Just bought a new RONIN SC. The main unit (not the battery grip) has a large silver lock lever right, which is used to lock the battery grip onto the main unit, that lock when used as intended does not go and CLICK at the end or anything. It just only becomes slightly tighter, it does its job but there's no tactile click. Have i got a faulty lock or this is how it behaves normally ? I even tried operating the lock without the battery grip and observed the small silver locking mechanism can hardly be seen moving even when the lock lever is moved to lock and unlock positions. Can someone confirm ? Thanks

[@hodazwestradt6781]

I tried a lot to putt lens Sony 24-105 f4 , but it’s heavy you don’t have anything what can I do ? Thank you

[@maf3695]

would use the osmo pocket for paid gigs?

[@roamlikekane]

What about adding the double handle grip? You know that grip that allows you to use both hands.

[@alexalexander1]

Received mine two days ago. It's now boxed up for return and refund. It was faulty out of the box; the motor's either didn't engage or the whole unit threw a hissy fit and all three arms went nuts around their axis. I've done my due-diligence and contacted DJI first, everything they suggested (which wasn't much) did not work; removing and reattaching the battery, updating the firmware. I'd also like to point out that in my experience of DJI their customer service is sorely lacking, which doesn't fill you with confidence. Sure, if it was just a faulty unit I would have got a replacement as shit happens. But more than the fault the fit and finish of some of the parts is horrible: The indicator screw that sits on the side of the camera plate came out of the box with a thread at an angle of 45 degrees from the nut. The arm locks are tragic; they either don't move without a huge amount of force, or they slide very easily (something that makes no sense to me). The lock lever doesn't engage fully in it's slot. DJI said that it "Should be ok" (That's verbatim by the way), but I'm not trusting five grand's worth of equipment on a "Should". I'm looking elsewhere, regardless of the features this Gimbal provides.

[@user83037]

hello. do you know how can I turn off the motor pause? it don't last 1 minute

[@Toxicmasculinity69]

I just picked up a brand new open box for $200 CAD, I cant believe i was about to spend more than double on amazon :)

[@keepaustinketo]

I just bought the Ronin SC. Why am I intimidated with the thought of using it?

[@TheSoothingAmbienceArchive]

About to return mine after owning for a day.

[@WarriorsPhoto]

I am planning to buy a gimbal for our production team. This one maybe we should pass on? That's the feeling I get even from the conclusion. :(

[@MicheletDiez]

I don't think you will have an issue unless you have a G master lens (I'm assuming you are shooting with sony), because if you go Canon, the lenses become heavy and you are pushing the weight limit of the gimbal.

[@WarriorsPhoto]

Michelet Diez Thank You for this info.

[@MicheletDiez]

ricky v anytime mate!

[@erwickdsouza]

Can the Ronin S and SC batteries be interchanged?

[@idojacoby6984]

please help us decide between the SC and the moza aircross 2

[@2krazyketos]

Would you recommend this over the weevil s? I’ve never had a gimbal and it’s mostly for vlogging. I have a Sony a6600 with the 16-55 lens and the 18-135 lens I also have the sigma 16mm f1.4

[@jalamits]

2krazyketos did you decide? cuz even im confused between the two

[@patentjt]

will the SC support a A7siii plus Sigma 24-70mm combo?