Dulens APO Mini 58mm T2.4 | DJI Ronin 4D 8K | Test Footage & First Impressions

[@RPMusicStudios]

Damn bro!!! Those shots were nice. Thanks for not doing a bunch of slowmo! These lenses are def on my radar. Thanks!

[@Keepitcity]

Thanks! 🙏🏼🔥 Pumped you enjoyed the video! I tent to stay away from slow motion these days haha especially with the butter the Ronin gives us! More coming soon!

[@jimenezvisuals5707]

Those silhouette shots with the sunset after the drone pilot finished flying were beautiful.

[@Keepitcity]

Thank you!!🔥🙏🏼

[@be83tube]

I've just bought a set, and haven't had a chance to use them yet, but this is the first footage I've seen online that actually made these Lenses look SENSATIONAL. Great work man.

[@Keepitcity]

I appreciate that! Sensational is an epic word, that means a ton!!🙏🏼🔥 and these have probably been my all-time favorite prime lenses I have owned and used. I can't wait to get back out and test the others. You're going to love them I am sure!

[@achdigitalphotography711]

Amazing shots and edit. The lens is midway between a vintage and a clinical one, love that it doesn't have chromatic aberrations. Thanks foe sharing.

[@IrakliySherozia]

That's is what is just dream to shoot! Yoa are literally making the movies of my dreams! This is pure art! So much love, pure live in it! Love it

[@Keepitcity]

Thank you again Irakliy Sherozia! Pumped to see the positive responses, a lot more is coming soon! I gotta turn all my friends into a movie characters haha🔥🙏🏼

[@IrakliySherozia]

@@Keepitcity this is such a powerful idea, i see this as true definition of love and passion! it is so much felt while watching your works. You have are making art with the love to your friends! And this makes your videos numer one insoiration for me lately. I jsut showed this to my dearest friends too.

[@diazfilms]

Great work! Looking forward to seeing Dulens footage.

[@Keepitcity]

Thank you!! Lots more coming soon!🙏🏼🔥

[@offgrideli]

You included that last clip of the jogger 😂. Quality stuff as always bro 🤙🏽

[@Keepitcity]

Thank you brothaaaaa!! You killed it haha and I had to, we all have those days! Super epic to super human. Hope his day got better! LESSS GOOO!! 🔥🙏🏼

[@egnogra]

Bro tthat test footage is insane!!! i actually saw them online few days ago and i was considering so after seeeing this i am considering !!

[@Keepitcity]

Thank you very much for that!🔥 I have absolutely been loving mine, and the team over at DulensHK has been awesome. I am excited to see what they do next as well as get my 21mm!

[@Horizons_Roses]

That 8K sensor seems incredible compared to the 6K ! The texture is crist and gentle ! Love it

[@Keepitcity]

Whats up Nathan! I never got to test the 6K version, but I can agree, this 8K sensor is truly something special! This has really felt like the first zero compromise rig that i have owned as a solo operator. More coming soon!🔥🙏🏼 Best, Shawn

[@Horizons_Roses]

6K is great but this one seems to have better dynamic range. Feels like your footage could benefit from a release in HDR on youtube. REC709 starts to be a limiting factor with that much room !@@Keepitcity

[@Keepitcity]

I might have to start testing out an HDR workflow! Thats a whole other beast I haven't dove into yet haha

[@Kizado]

Mix of the modern digital look and film look 🔥 rather unique sensor in a good way

[@Keepitcity]

Thank you!🔥 and I agree, the sensor is a special one for sure!

[@NomadicWeddingFilms]

Amazing work!! I just bought this setup because of you and I am so excited to try it out! I was wondering with the PL mount of the Dulens what converter did you use and did you have to use any shims to get the focus right? Also what’s been your favorite lens of the set that you seem to use the most?

[@Keepitcity]

Whats up Nomadic! That is awesome, and really cool to hear!!🔥🙏🏼 I have been LOVING this combo. I use the "NiSi ATHENA PL-DJI DX Adapter for PL Mount Lenses to DJI DL Mount Cameras" I havent shimmed any of my lenses yet! (not the best plan of attack for me haha, but they have all been great out of box so far) I would have to say my favorite lens off tops has been the 58mm! BUT I love them all pretty equally lol

[@alexamickey]

Amazing footage man!! I'm excited because I also have Dulens and love them. Curious about what PL adapter mount do you recommend for the 4d?

[@Keepitcity]

Thank you very much!🙏🏼 I am in love with this set of lenses haha and I use the Nisi adapter from DJI - PL!! It works great so far, and from my understanding its lighter than the other options!

[@gaboguerra950]

beatifulll footage and amazing quality. How did you help with focus pulling ??

[@Keepitcity]

Thank you for that! And everything was done with the DJI Lidar system on the 4D, I would have to say it's been quite impressive. As long as you get used to it and have a decent understanding of its quirks it's plenty usable.🙏🏼🔥

[@gaboguerra950]

@@Keepitcity thank you

[@Filmgoblin]

Looking at getting these for my ronin 4d 6k and also debating getting the 8k head. Have you tried the 6k version to compare with the 8k? If so what are your thoughts on the quality difference? Also the footage you shot on the dulens was “chefs kiss”

[@Keepitcity]

Whats up Tyler! That means a ton🔥 I have been LOVING this combo to say the least haha, as for testing out the 6K I unfortunately cant speak on it, although I have seen some amazing work put out with the 6K. It was the 8K version is what made me jump into the system, Its unfortunate to say but going from the Ursa 12K I shot 90% of my work in 8K and they quality you see in 8K was just fun to work with in post, so when I saw the 8K version drop I had to go with it based on my prior experience. Also, I love tech, so I would say for sure upgrade! BUT a secondary market for the 6K head will be challenging so it depends big time on your needs. Not sure if that helps! Best, Shawn

[@nelsonbustamante8756]

I’m assuming you have the counterweight attached on the gimbal?

[@Keepitcity]

Yes, counterweight is unfortunately a must for anything much bigger than the DJI lenses. Wish it came with it😅 but it didn’t.. I could have purchased a whole dumbbell set from Costco for the same price lol

[@kover4215]

I tried to use DULENS on 4D 6K once，had issue with focus pulling，the focus motor couln’t work smoothly.

[@Keepitcity]

Oh man! What a bummer, its been working great for me so far, I have been loving the combo!🙏🏼🔥

[@PhillGraaf]

INSANE.... Not Lying, I got goosebumps from 2:26 on... Just insane man. A few more questions on this video: Are you using counter weights for these lenses? Did you record sound or was that all sounddesign? I can't tell! haha but I think it's not recorded sound.?

[@Keepitcity]

Thank you for that Phill! I did not use counter weights for the lenses, they mount up and balance perfectly! Also everything was sound design, I had my mic settings all messed up when I shot so nothing scratch was usable haha

[@PhillGraaf]

@@Keepitcity amazing bro, thanks for the details!

[@raredreamfootage]

Why would anyone want any other camera? With the built-in stabilization, autofocus, interchangeable lens mount, and TX/RX, this is like the perfect camera!

[@Keepitcity]

I agree haha! Its been the funnest camera I have had the chance to shoot with thus far!🔥 There are so many great cameras these days, but this being generation 1 is WILD!! The future will be a crazy place haha

[@patrickbaitmen9290]

Hey could you let me know what adapter you used for the PL mount? Is pro res raw worth it?

[@Keepitcity]

Whats up Patrick! I use the NiSi ATHENA PL-DJI DX Adapter for PL Mount Lenses to DJI DL Mount Cameras, I got mine through B&H! As for ProRes RAW, I haven't used it at all haha.. everything I have shot has been ProRes422HQ and its been insanely flexible in all situations I put the Ronin 4D 8K through so far. I will most likely never use it, UNLESS Davinci Resolve gets native support and if after some testing the image improvements are worth it, but I don't see that being a thing so till then I am doing 422HQ! Hopefully that helps! Best, Shawn

[@patrickbaitmen9290]

@@Keepitcity hey thanks for quick response I’ve had my 6k for around a few months and trying to work out what accessories I need?, if the pro res raw is worth it and what do I rent vs buy.

[@samdotroden]

Have you had a chance to try out the 31mm? Someone on Facebook said he was struggling to get the auto focus to work, but had no issues with the 58mm. Was curious if you've managed to get it to work on the 31mm?

[@Keepitcity]

Whats up Sam! Thats a great question, I have honestly not tried it yet! But I do not see why there would be any issues. I have got this thing to work with vintage lenses and 3D printed focus gears haha as long as all the settings are dialed he should be good to go! But I can test and let you know🙏🏼 I will be making videos with each focal range!

[@samdotroden]

@@Keepitcity Good to hear. Yeah, I'd love to hear what your tests reveal. I think the person on Facebook was saying the issue was around how close minimum focus was, but it might have just been a user error... either way, definitely would love to hear your thoughts on it / see the footage!

[@Keepitcity]

@samdotroden this is definitely interesting! I’ll try to do some tests soon and see what I can come up with🙏🏼🔥

[@NEVERAGAIN007]

Amazing footage!!! What adapter did you use?

[@Keepitcity]

Thank you!🔥 I used the "NiSi ATHENA PL-DJI DX Adapter for PL Mount Lenses to DJI DX Mount Cameras" Its worked great for me so far! Best, Shawn

[@DULENSHK]

thank for your sharing!

[@Keepitcity]

Of course🔥 happy to support! More coming soon🙏🏼

[@heroaomedia]

nicest dji ronin I've seen

[@Keepitcity]

Ayye! Thank you!!🙏🏼🔥

[@HellYeaHenry]

Sick!

[@Keepitcity]

Thank you brothaaaa!!🙏🏼🔥

[@samdotroden]

Beautiful footage. Are you shooting ProRes RAW? If so, are you converting it to edit/grade in resolve? Or are you working in a system that takes ProRes RAW natively?

[@Keepitcity]

Whats up Sam! Thank you very much for that🔥🙏🏼 and ironically I haven't even tried the ProRes RAW yet, the ProRes 422HQ has been amazing and its been my go to for every shoot! If Davinci Resolve ever gets full support for ProRes RAW I will try it, but till then I have no urge to shoot and convert at all. Best, Shawn

[@samdotroden]

@@Keepitcity Awesome, good to know. There's no way I could get a couple log clips from this video is there? I'd be very curious to play with it in Resolve a bit, considering purchasing and I think you're nailing exposure beautifully here.

[@samdotroden]

One more question, how are you approaching exposure? False color on the log image? By eye on the rec709 LUT? Waveform? Something else? It’s looking really nice despite some very high dynamic range situations!

[@Keepitcity]

Whats up Sam! I do have something in the works that will give people the option to download some of the clips to test out the Ronin 4D 8K files! It will be a mix of all the projects I have shot so far with it. Keep a lookout! Best, Shawn

[@Keepitcity]

Whats up again Sam! The dynamic range on the Ronin 4D 8K has been some of the best I have ever worked with. I use false colors 98% of the time, and tbh I typically look straight towards the highlights make sure none or barley any are clipping and I will run through my shots! I also make sure to stick with the native ISO, all the videos you seen above did not have the expanded dynamic range on which makes things even more epic lol Not sure if that answered your question! But MANNN this thing has been an unlocking camera for a solo operator. Best, Shawn

[@MANZANOADRIAN]

using lidar?

[@Keepitcity]

Yes! This was using the Lidar on the Ronin 4D🙏🏼🔥

[@kaycimarie776]

🫶🔥

[@Keepitcity]

Thank you!🙏🏼❤️

[@KaceyBakerFilms]

Looks sensational- love that you don’t shoot everything in slomo like the others 99% of YouTurders 😂🫡🍻

[@Keepitcity]

Hi Kacey! Thank you very much for that🙏🏼🔥 it was a crutch for a long time lol, but 24 just hits different👌🏼💯 Best, Shawn