DJI RONIN SC Review - The Only Gimbal You Need?

Is the DJI Ronin SC the only gimbal that you need? In this review I talk about why this gimbal is a great choice but also some of the limitations you'll face when working with the gimbal.
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[@HarryNeelam]

I have this gimbal. Your review is by far the most detailed and useful of all that I have seen. Learnt some stuff even though I have already been using it. Thank you

[@PunchNugget]

best videos I've watched on this... this is what happens when a KZbinr stays within his own personality and isn't trying hard to impress anyone.

[@docabelmanaloofficial]

I just got the Ronin SC yesterday and am more glad I bought it now after watching your video. Thank you, Deven!

[@pestandlawnginja]

I got the Ronin SC with the a6600. so far so good. quiet the leap from the osmo mobile and the pocket I was using. Love the battery life and the fact I can swap out the battery if necessary. Setup was ok....... just like you mentioned wish it had one more lock.

[@CPortStrong]

You answered all the questions i had about this gimbal. I really appreciate it!

[@mikedionr]

I've had the Ronin -SC for about 3 weeks now. Using it with a Lumix G9. So far, I like it. Good Gimbal as long as you have a smaller camera with smaller lenses. You are right on about the balancing part. If you are balancing for front or rear heaviness, you have to be careful not to knock it out of left or right balance. And vice versa. Can get frustrating at first but with practice, you eventually learn how to do it.

[@mikehunt2667]

Try balancing with your phone on top for active tracking haha fun and games !

[@SamVarma]

Great review. You touched on many small but important details, and even for this beginner it’s easy to appreciate the pros and cons. Cheers!

[@inyangeffiong]

I got one and just getting into it... thanks for taking out time to make and share this video, very useful

[@carlosread5887]

Thank you for this review. Very complete, and very easy to understand!

[@Glen.Danielsen]

Another clear, helpful, informative video from this brother of incisive missive. So appreciative.

[@BudBetz]

Thinking about getting one. Glad to see you using the Z6.Going to be traveling and love the compact design. DJI makes great products!

[@DarrenBrownceo]

Keep it up bro! You keep me inspired fr man.

[@caseykelso1]

Glad to see you hangin with Mom! Your a nice man!

[@BeyondReviews]

Hey Jeven, nice review! Thank you for this, learned a lot! Will be shooting with my DJI Ronin SC tomorrow!

[@intheworldofmari]

Great review! I am in the beginning stages of learning more about cinematography and this looks like something that might help me a LOT! GREETINGS FROM SINGAPORE 🇸🇬 :)

[@richarddelconnor]

I just watched your video about the Ronin SC. I ordered the gimbal earlier today from B&H. I'm glad you gave it the gimbal a good review. Whew!

[@allsquare5082]

Awesome! This gimbal looks absolutely dope..

[@HikingwithGus]

Thanks to the review! One of the things that I like about this gimbal is that its software app is compatible with the Canon M50. I bought a Zhiyun Crane Plus which is not. Might have to sell the Zhiyun and buy this one. Thanks for all the videos you have been doing they have helped me get started in my journey on KZbin!

[@ShawnRyanShow]

Awesome vid! Thank you for the information.

[@iQamarAmerica]

Great review Jeven, thanks for sharing.

[@Whyknotgo86]

Great review Jeven! I have watched other videos on this gimbal but got more info from yours by far. Hopefully this one will improve the footage on our channel.

[@RabbitHariton]

I agree with you. If you open the screen in gh5, then you are calibrating in the open position?

[@andi]

Awesome video, thank you for the detailed review!

[@jr.rasentertainment4074]

Thanks for sharing your experience. I just bought one and I am working on improving my skills on it. Watching all the way from Vanuatu

[@1BigBucks1]

You are so right about that one lock doing double duty. Big design flaw on an otherwise great device.

[@orvillebrown8976]

Great video on the Ronin -SC. Thank you for the little details.

[@ShotbySick]

Very in depth review. I like it ✔️

[@alvinlax]

Ben Brown brought me here. Definitely digging your content! Happy to subscribe.

[@northwoodsmediaworks3377]

I'm running the A6400/Sigma 16mm F1.4 DC on the SC and am loving it. Don't bother spending the money on the FF - only niche users are going to be trying to pull focus on a gimbal (very difficult.) Very happy with performance so far. I agree with the sled adjustment being a bit of a pain when docking camera or lens changes.

[@feryjory]

Fantastic review, many thanks

[@patrickmeares3837]

Just got given one of these as a present, using it with a Canon M50 would love some more information on set up and use, BTW great channel been following for a while

[@TheAdventurerofNorth]

you help me a lot that auto tune thing sir, thought i bought a defective one , thank you so much

[@BaumgartnerRanch]

I would love to get a gimbal just a little bit out of my budget at the moment. But I enjoyed watching the demonstrations, they give me an idea of what I will need for what I’m going to do, great job keep it up.

[@ximenesribeiro6864]

I will get this soon thanks for review mate and really appreciate it

[@WanderLustMike]

Thank you for the gimbal review! 🙏😊💛🧡❤💜💙💚

[@MarkMcNeill22]

New sub cracking tutorial just bought the dji ronin sc

[@Mooseboy08]

Okay, so far I've watched four minutes and 37 seconds, and I've learned more than all of DJI's tutorials I've seen.

[@artview7929]

As a gimbal owner I can say that gimbals increases the production value tremendously!

[@intheworldofmari]

I am interested in this one now..

[@artview7929]

@@intheworldofmari You should definately consider it. I can say hands down it's the best investment I've done!

[@caseykelso1]

Oh ya, thanks for the video!

[@christopherconkright1317]

I thought i saw another review lock each part as they balance theirs. I like that it can follow me as i talk.

[@RonaldBrown59]

It seems like a great gimbal, if you have a smaller mirrorless camera with small lenses. Nice review.

[@filmbob]

I bought it for my GH5, love it!

[@michaelschnyder9680]

Jeven, wow perfect timing for this video, thank you so much for putting it together!! Last weekI bought the Sony a6400 to go with the Ronin SC that I bought a couple weeks ago. Tthe exact same thing you mentioned in this video is what my concern was when trying a low angle shot, you have no idea what the footage will look like or if you’re even tracking or composing your frame correctly. Since I just bought the a6400 on Amazon, I’m opting to send it back and try the combo of a GH5 with the Ronin SC or maybe just stick with a m50 right now (daughter has this camera) until something else comes out. I am primarily using the camera / Ronin combo for stock footage, would you recommend trying out a GH5 with the Ronin SC or sticking with an m50 for now, would love to hear your suggestion about this. Wanting to do 4K 60, which the m50 does lack. :( Thanks again.

[@CamyGee]

Hello sir do i need to lock all motors when using the gimbal? My shots still shaky a little bit

[@asitistv5162]

Very good work

[@creativedimensionss]

Buen análisis amigo, un saludo

[@lukederrin4339]

Sounds great.

[@NateJavier]

Thanks for this review Jeven. I've been looking for reviews that has siimilar issues with mine. The side to side wobble when walking. So you mean I need to auto tune every single time I swap lenses? That is very frustrating.

[@4CardsMan]

I just got mine and ran into the issue of adjusting tilt and roll with one screw. I'm thnking of replacing the spacer that comes with the gimbal with a plate that allows side-to-side movement. Still a lot to learn. One thing I missed - what do the three lights indicate?

[@INDAYMJTV]

Nice review

[@AnimeTube7Junior]

Hey Jeven, awesome review thank you for your thoughts! I'm a happy and big fan of your stuff. Question if you can help me out, do you use a quick release plate that's compatible with both Ronin SC and your tripod that you have? If so, what do you use specifically?

[@hedgehog_dilemma]

Isn't the quick release plate of SC is Arca Swiss? Smallrig have some adapter that allow you to mount acra swiss to any tripod. Though I haven't try it before

[@le3aerialphotography870]

Great review. I have one. Yes, smooth motion. Good build quality. Nice app. Would like a way to save and load settings, such as for panoramas or time lapse.

[@iamdaniximenes]

Hey mate!! I look a gimbal for my OMD EM1 Mark II..is this a good one!!? In the page not appear the compatibility.. What u recommend with this camera?? This or Weebill Lab?

[@BlueEyeVisuals]

Great review! I ordered the Ronin sc pro along with a Sony a6400 ,kit lens ,and Rokinon 12mm f/2. All coming this week. Super stoked!

[@intheworldofmari]

OOOHHHH THAT is super exciting!! enjoy!!

[@elissitdesign]

12mm... Shooting skate videos?

[@BlueEyeVisuals]

@@elissitdesign , I would love to, but the main reason is real estate

[@BlueEyeVisuals]

@@intheworldofmari , thanks I will!

[@sandro6691]

@@BlueEyeVisuals How have you found it so far?

[@anonymouse1309]

Can you use a monopod with it when in lockdown just to take stills instead of taking the camera off?

[@Bilalizaddin]

Ordered mine to use it with my canon m50 and Fujifilm xt2

[@venuslnd]

SparkPhoto i wonder if you can cabled control fuji xt2 with this gimbal

[@alidorud1965]

Hi, can the Ronin-SC supply power to the sony a6300 camera? If so, how?

[@benec5816]

thanks Jeven your reports seem so hounst that I take a lot from them got two gimbles that you recomended but as time and my equipment has changed I am now looking for the one for the M50. At this stage the cost is holding me back so as a Retired memeber of the Australian Air Force I have to watch what I spend on thanks for your help see ya and stay safe

[@somebodysdog9235]

Good video! Really liking the looks of this in April 2021. Is there a better/newer option for same price?

[@toddhale4147]

Omg I want one! I’d love to see DJI do a gps tag tracking system for sports like soloshot3, with their gimbal/camera/gps technology it’d be next level.

[@willettfx]

Could you turn it upside side down and mount it on a track ?

[@donovanw.2943]

Thanks!

[@mshelhart]

.I bought one the day they came out and also have been shooting with it using a Canon M50. Works great, love it I definitely recommend it as well.

[@mshelhart]

Chuka Ezeiruaku no I haven’t, I’m using the 11- 22mm f4

[@mshelhart]

Chuka Ezeiruaku The only issue I’ve had is I can’t balance it with my iPhone 8 to do the active track. Still working on getting it to balance.

[@keepaustinketo]

Thanks for this video. It was really interesting and helpful. I want to get the remote. Where’s the link?

[@TangerineBliss]

For a small mirrorless camera, can you compare this and the Feiyutech G6 Plus?

[@TheCameraManReviews]

Has anyone noticed on their Ronin sc that it doesn't return to centre after a couple of pans? always off by a few degrees. So annoying!

[@oneilphotostudios]

My personal experience with this gimbal was horrible. It was a huge pain when calibrating it and in many occasions it would disconnect itself and the motors would give way. I really hoped alot for this one but it was horrible and unreliable to use. I returned it. Great video as always, glad you had a better experience.

[@itacatv2146]

Could you give an example of one that is easy to balance. I think they say the same about every gimbal.

[@STUDIO-ew8dz]

Hi Jevan, another awasome review done by you. Great to watch it! Can you advice me what whould you choose for Olympus E-M10 Mark III + len M.ZUIKO 40-150mm (I don't swap lenses to often): either DJI Ronin SC or Zhiyun Crane 2 with follow focus adapter? I shot mostly outdoor on our runch with very windy conditions and I need more cinematic footage for my video production. All types of shots: lower, dolly, dutch angle, close ups, everyting you can imagine. Thanks so much.

[@jdpst20]

You think it would be suitable for an XT3 and 16-50?

[@rockman2840]

I got one of these and I'm building it out with the focus motor and focus wheel. Should I also get the controller?

[@jorgenmalmo]

Can you control the focus from the phone software? Was thinking of that you can program camera movements in the phone software. It would be cool if you also could change the focus on the different points.

[@lavinchi6709]

thank you!!!

[@SayanDe]

how this gimbal works with nikon z6 with ftz adapter?

[@Yngx3rx]

hy fourth comment thanks for inspiring me to becoe a vlogger so greetings from australia

[@intheworldofmari]

same here.. greetings from SINGAPORE 🇸🇬

[@user-zd3ns6wx7y]

Very good review

[@user-zd3ns6wx7y]

Is there any reason a canon g20 wouldn’t work? Not your traditional dslr. I don’t want any of the features like focus just a good smooth gimbal.

[@SevenCreations]

very nicely explained, thinking of buying one for my Nikon D5600 which is not a mirrorless camera. Would you recommend this for a camera like that? Or would there be any compatibility issues? I'm gonna be using my 35mm prime and/or 18-140mm Nikon VR lens at the max for shooting videos.

[@adventureforesterblog]

Hey, thanks for the video! I need something to stabilize GH5s footage and this looks to be the solution.

[@SeanChandler067]

Hi Jeven - 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.

[@FilipLjungberg]

I think its perfect for my day to day use in my productions. Yes it has its limitations but so do all. You get Roinin S and you have a one heck of a payload. I have the tamron 28-75 2.8 and yes you have to take the eyecaps off if you want to do the underslung but thats about it. Nothings is perfect but i really like this one and its power. But for bigger cameras, big no no. (i have the Sony A7iii on this one).

[@harrypenman6819]

Hi Jeven, why would you choose the ronin sc over the weebill lab? (I'm a weebill owner)

[@HermanvanHunnik]

8:45 Ever considered the Panasonic 10-25 F1.7? Would love to see your take on that lens!

[@christopherrasmussen8718]

I’ve seen one with a modded camera mount so you could swap it around NP

[@aaronm4965]

Would you say the Ronin SC Pro is worth the additional cost?

[@stancobon6399]

An excellent video and review, thanks. A quick question if I may? Do you think the Sony RX10 mk 1V (with the lens set to 24mm) would fit the Ronan sc or be too front heavy? Overall it weighs 1.4 kgs. Many thanks………

[@aleckgoesriding6217]

thank you for this review, i was thinking of getting one until Ive watched this. i too switch lenses often because i use primes & i cant afford the hassle of trying to balance it everytime i switch and auto tuning it.

[@airadaimagery692]

It’s not that bad once you get the hang of it and know exactly where everything goes.

[@charmabby6106]

That’s a cool camera.

[@MarcinKiendra]

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

[@andysmith1595]

Can you take a photo if on the sc, ie is there a shutter button on gimble so dont have to take off gimble if see something you want to take photo

[@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

[@OhZena]

Will a camcorder fit on this gimbal ?? Or will a battery sticking out the back jam it

[@stefbentx5641]

nice video! but I have a question. can you also use the app without WiFi? Because I don't have 4G and that would be a problem if I can't use it.

[@tommytexter4054]

Is this a good setup with Fuji xt4?? I am thinking of getting a xt4 and a gimbal.

[@nimialabi299]

thanks for your review. will the Nikon Z6 & FTZ adapter fit into the Ronin SC?

[@terryhopkins8059]

Jeven, I have the Nikon Z6 and was wondering which gimbal you prefer to use with that camera? Any info you provide would b greatly appreciated. Thanks Terry

[@markshirley01]

I'm getting a Z6 as well - it's this or the Weebill Lab. I'm not sure which to choose yet.

[@davidkrye]

I have a Nikon D5300. That camera should work with the SC?

[@archaja]

thanks! I´ve the Ronin SC and up to now I´m happy with it. The only real pain in the a.. is to stabilize it with something put on the cold shoe of the cam. I don´t get it. Mostly I would like to have a Mic on top of the cam, but it´s so hard to stabilize it. At least for me.

[@Fernandez_Rosi]

i have a canon g7 x mark ii and i got the sc gimbal as a gift how can i connect it together?

[@encrowdgang2284]

Do you have the auto tune everything you turn it on?

[@BM-fv9dw]

Is your ronin sc making sounds? After i made autotune there were motor sounds, but they are not so loud.

[@MickeyHassan]

Only for a while and then it was gone. That was the first time after setup.

[@robertoquijandria]

Where can I find that Benro tripod? I checked Benros website and couldn’t find it. Maybe it’s discontinued?