DJI Ronin-S Field Review

[@GolfRhino]

Possibly the best quality tutorial I have ever watched.

[@tuckerruth]

absolutely first class, thanks!

[@neilfisher]

Thanks so much @Bill Hornstein 👍 Really appreciate the kind words 😃😃😃

[@LitiAquaria]

2nd that! :D

[@shelnaatkinson2389]

I can't express to you how grateful I am for this review, well produced, laid out and easy to understand. I really appreciate your use of the heavier bodied canon which I shoot with and the heavier lenses. Keep them coming!

[@neilfisher]

Thanks so much @Shelna Atkinson 😃 The big dinosaurs aren't completely dead just yet 😆

[@BalaKrishna-bq5iz]

I think you should make more videos at regular intervals. For such good quality content, you've got far fewer subscribers than you deserve.

[@neilfisher]

Thanks for the kind words @Bala Krishna 😃 These videos take quite a bit of time and resources to create - and working a full time jobs takes priority. 👍

[@lalnallath]

@@neilfisher yes that is the sad part being a freelancer...u got no time for ur own thing...ur review is good...

[@neilfisher]

Many thanks@@lalnallath​ appreciate the feedback. 👍👍👍

[@amirbenyelloul5086]

i agree with u he deserves more for that good quality content

[@Ben-u1e9e]

Dude, this video is crisp, your points are concise; you nail grading and popup graphics & the overall quality is fantastic. It's appreciated!

[@neilfisher]

Thanks so much @Ben 😃 Appreciate the feedback 👍👍👍

[@joshdiditt]

Soon as I clicked on this video I knew the quality was going to be great.

[@neilfisher]

Ha... thanks @DOCUMENTED 👍 Appreciate your bold statement 😃😃😃

[@golden4730]

I love the fact that you show us the settings you were using during a specific shot

[@neilfisher]

Glad to hear it's appreciated @Golden 47 - I've always felt it helps others learn. 😃

[@billlindner]

I can't tell you how many videos I've watched on ronin-s functionality, use, and so called "comprehensive reviews". Yours, without a doubt, is the best I've seen. I'm sure it took considerable work to put this video together. Thank you.

[@neilfisher]

Many thanks @Bill Linder 😃 These video do take quite a bit of time, but they're fun to make. Appreciate the feedback. 👍👍👍

[@michaelcuthbert4826]

Best review I have seen, with lot's of extra tips thrown in. Great to see how many of the shots were actually achieved. Very relaxed presentation style and beautiful location choice. Lovely dog too. What's not to like!

[@neilfisher]

Thanks so much for the kind words @Michael Cuthbert 😃 The location is something I often take for granted - as it's only a few steps from my back door. 🤔

[@djhunter1994]

One of the best field reviews I've watched. You're clear, to the point and held my attention without me feeling the need to move on. Beautiful location, reminds me of home!

[@neilfisher]

Thanks so much @djhunter 👍 Campbell River is a truly beautiful place. 😃😃😃

[@EcuadorLive]

Really great information here on the Ronin S with some great general gimbal/filmmaking tips thrown in. Really enjoyed this!

[@neilfisher]

Thanks @Ecuador Live 😃 As it hadn't been released at the time... be sure to check out the Moza Air 2 as well - it's a great competitor. 👍👍👍

[@EcuadorLive]

neil fisher Will do, thanks for responding

[@moronbrothersKY]

Really really enjoyed this review! Discouraging over use of gimbal movements and slomotion was spoken like a Pro. Thanks for the time and effort!

[@neilfisher]

Thanks so much @moronbrothersKY 😃😃😃 Really appreciate the feedback and great to hear that I'm not alone in my distaste for the over use of slow-motion 👍👍👍

[@koosweistra9329]

This is by far the best ronin s review I`ve seen so far. Helped me out a lot! Thanx!

[@neilfisher]

Many thanks @Koos Weistra 👍 Great to hear that you found this helpful 😃😃😃

[@aerospacenews]

Neil I know this is nearly a year old but we are considering getting one of these units. It was my entry to your channel. Really well done. Top notch reasoning, sharing of experiences and rationale, and great looking b-roll. We need to use something like an 80-200 all the time for aviation shots so hearing you mention it was possible despite the -S specs was really eye opening.

[@neilfisher]

Thanks so much @AeroSpaceNews.com 👍 It may be a year, but it's perfect timing to grab one - as DJI recently updated the firmware to add a few fun features from the Ronin-SC 😃😃😃

[@aerospacenews]

@@neilfisher Most welcome. Yes, I'd spotted that and it was one of the reasons I'd taken a new look.

[@Ryder_Studios]

By far the best review I've see so far. Answered some questions I had about using the creative tools with an unsupported camera.

[@neilfisher]

Thanks so much @Ryder Studios 😃 Happy to hear you found it helpful. 👍👍👍

[@MaxAFTV]

Had my Ronin-S for a couple months now, pretty happy with the purchase. Quality review man! You earned yourself a new subscriber. Keep it up!

[@neilfisher]

Thanks @Dare MonKz - appreciate the feedback from another Ronin-S owner. 😃😃😃

[@speliotis]

thank you Neil, Im a new Ronin S owner, & your field review on Ronin S is quite thorough & well done... Thank you

[@neilfisher]

Thanks so much @speliotis 😃 Happy to hear you enjoyed it 👍👍👍

[@keith-knittel]

Great video! One request though, could you move your shot data up a little bit or place it on top of the video? Whenever I pause to see your settings, I can't see them through the KZbin media bar. Great stuff though!

[@neilfisher]

Many thanks @Aerial Guide 👍 I'm hesitant to move the EXIF information bar any higher as it already takes away from the composition of a few shots. If you enable full screen mode on a desktop computer or mobile device it should be easier to view ... and admittedly, I mucked up with the scaling of the lower left watermark. 😐

[@keith-knittel]

@@neilfisher thanks for the reply - no problem. I definitely understand your reasoning, It's nice that you even include that data in the first place.

[@POTBFitnessandLife]

Hands down the best review and tutorial of the DJI Ronin. I really no longer want to sell mine!

[@neilfisher]

Thanks @Peteonthebeat 😃 Greatly appreciate the feedback👍 I haven't sold mine solely because it's depreciated so darn fast - I can't believe how little a use Ronin-S is selling for currently. It's worth more to me than what I can sell it for - so, it remains part of my kit.

[@POTBFitnessandLife]

@@neilfisher Yes. The Ronin-S is an amazing piece of gear. And your production quality really stands out. Can you please let me know about the actual piece of gear you use to hold the 2nd tripod that can also be a monopod? Thanks! Stay Safe! POTB

[@neilfisher]

The pieces that allows a monopod, or smaller tripod, to be mounted on a to sturdy tripod is a Shape baseplate (don’t know the exact model) and two Manfrotto super clamps... plus a few extra nuts and bolts to secure everything together. It’s surprising strong, but I wouldn’t trust it with anything bigger than a Canon 5 series, or a camera of equivalent weight 👍

[@POTBFitnessandLife]

@@neilfisher Thanks for letting me know! :)

[@nomad-media]

This was THOROUGH. Answered every question I had going in and others I didn't even know to ask. Thank you! You've earned a subscriber. 👍

[@neilfisher]

Thanks so much @Nomad Media 😃😃😃

[@MatthewHyatt]

This is one of the best reviews I've seen. Thanks, man!

[@neilfisher]

Many thanks @Matthew Hyatt 👍 Appreciate the feedback 😃😃😃

[@thecrowfunboy2387]

Great job! Enjoyed watching it. Didn't even think of using a macro with it. Now, I'm excited.

[@neilfisher]

Thanks @The Crow: Funboy 😃 Greatly appreciate the feedback and happy to hear you found it helpful👍👍👍

[@JerryRevolution]

This video is freaking incredible. I can tell how much work you put into this thank you. Also what tripod are you using. I think I would like to purchase it.

[@neilfisher]

Many thanks @Jerry Hernandez 👍 I very much appreciate the kind words. The tripod system I use is a Sachtler FSB-6T fluid head and Gitzo Systematic GT3542LS legs. I've been very happy with the combination of head and legs - kzbin.info/www/bejne/aKmTm3yXh8l-hdE

[@varyag6665]

This was perfectly timed with the price drop this week. I would have liked to see how you carry it, I do worry it will take a lot of space in my backpack. And I have to say you channel is a hidden gem. Love the content, the footage and the general feel of your videos!

[@neilfisher]

Thanks so much for the kind words @Varyag 😃 The best way I can describe how I pack the Ronin-S... is very awkwardly. Using a F-stop tilopa with the large ICU the battery and mini tripod are stored in the upper flap pocket and the gimbal platform sits atop the ICU wrapped in whatever clothing I happen to be bringing I'll try and snap a photo the next time I head out. 👍

[@varyag6665]

neil fisher Okay, thanks! That carrying solution makes sense.

[@thepanel2935]

What sort of compatibility would I get using the Ronin-S with a Canon 1D Mark IV camera body? No auto-focus, presumably, but what other functionalities are available to me?

[@neilfisher]

@the GLOSSA channel - Unfortunately, I would guess you wouldn't have any compatibility when using a Canon 1D mark IV with the Ronin-S.

[@thepanel2935]

@@neilfisher none whatsoever?

[@neilfisher]

@@thepanel2935 the 1D mark IV is of the same generation as the 5D mark II - which has zero support :(

[@techsavvydaddy5616]

Neil, excellent video. I have used my buddy's Ronin with his BMPCC. But I recently purchased a Ronin S of my own, currently using with my 80D, soon my EOS R will arrive and will be using with my Ronin. Since I am still new to the Ronin, I have 2 questions 1) should I leave the on-camera mic (RODE NTG) off when using the Ronin or leave on... have done both ways but still have not decided which is best, what do you recommend? 2) BTW - Loving your "Franken-Jib" - where would be the best place to get the clamps you used to hold the Tri or Mono Pod?

[@neilfisher]

@TechSavvyDadd leaving an on-camera shotgun microphone will only create unnecessary challenges when trying to balance the gimbal - it will move the camera system's center of gravity much higher than expected. The "Franken-Jib" uses two Manfrotto super clamps and a Shape Base plate - though ultimately the specific pieces don't matter. Any means that you can mount a mono-pod or tripod to a fluid will get the job done 👍👍👍

[@techsavvydaddy5616]

@@neilfisher Thank you for your response.

[@yogurt4panda]

I don't even have the camera, but watched the whole video. Amazing work

[@neilfisher]

Thanks @yogurt4panda - appreciate the feedback. 😃

[@MeganGer]

Thank you so much for an incredible and humble review!! Rather than usually skipping to the part I want to see for its function, I enjoyed every second of this video had to offer. Thank you again, you just gained a subscriber! Looking forward to more!

[@neilfisher]

Thanks @Megan 😃 Greatly appreciate the feedback👍👍👍

[@tuckerruth]

With our new Ronin S, we learned more from you than all of the other videos combined. Really excellent quality! If you can tell me, I'm using a Fujifilm XT20 mirrorless and seem to get a noticeable amount of horizontal shake, I'm new to this and am stumped, any idea why? The camera is totally balanced and all is functioning well but when I do my test videos, there's just a noticeable amount. Thanks in advance for any suggestions.

[@neilfisher]

@Atremin1 I've found that calibrating the Ronin-S via the mobile app does wonders for eliminating unwanted shake and vibration - that and ensuring the system is perfectly balanced. Hope this helps 😃

[@halcyonlifestylechannel3504]

Love your style Neil ... a very good review and hoping to purchase for the Black Friday Sale. Where can I see more footage from other devices you have shot from? Thanks!

[@neilfisher]

Many thanks @BLU IGUANA CINEMA 😃 KZbin is the only platform I share personal work.

[@gamernick1533]

I wish you would produce more videos, you are a superb presenter and videographer. Your sound is second to none by the way, it's rare that I notice just how awesome my headset is whilst watching KZbin videos. A real pleasure to watch and super jealous of the environment you get to shoot in!! I would throttle for the opportunity to shoot in Canada :)

[@neilfisher]

Many thanks @Gamer Nick 😃 Happy to hear that people do appreciate sound quality. I've always argued that sound is 50% of a video. 👍👍

[@gamernick1533]

@@neilfisher Absolutely :) Especially now that most people have access to at least semi-decent sound reproduction. Can't wait to see some more GWN videos!

[@Icelandlover]

Wow! You are a talented communicator. Your attention to detail is exemplary. Keep up the wonderful work.

[@neilfisher]

Many thanks @Crazypole 👍 Appreciate the kind words 😃😃😃

[@vishweshwarkandalgaonkar4620]

Nice presentation. Thanks for sharing valuable knowledge. I will follow instructions while operating same gimble I have. Good luck for your future videos.

[@neilfisher]

Thanks @vishweshwarkandalgaonkar4620 😃 Greatly appreciate the feedback and happy to hear you found it helpful👍👍👍

[@jds-creative]

Great review Neil! Just got a Ronin S and your review was very useful and gave me a lot to think about in my creative endeavors! Thank you.

[@neilfisher]

Thanks @J. DONOVAN SMITH 😃 You grab one at just the right time too - great to see DJI update its firmware to add a few features from the Ronin-SC 👍👍👍

[@steverodgers2308]

Wow. This is literally the best video involving the Ronin S on the internet that i know of. You are an amazing teacher!

[@neilfisher]

Thanks so much @Steve Rodgers 😃 Really appreciate the kind words 👍👍👍

[@tany6644]

I have already watched it in 2018 but finally bought a Ronin s now. Nice tutorial

[@neilfisher]

Many thanks @Tany Moses 👍 Appreciate the feedback😃😃😃

[@jerryeisner1]

Your tutorial was really thorough and well illustrated!! Thank you!!

[@neilfisher]

Many thanks @Jerry Eisner 👍 Appreciate the feedback😃😃😃

[@gregorycampbell1849]

Thanks for making your videos. Do you take they Ronin-S in your camera backpack or carry it separately?

[@neilfisher]

Thanks @Gregory A Campbell 👍 Yes, I disassemble the Ronin-S and place it above the ICU in my F-stop Tilopa. It's a tight fit, but it's the best way I can pack it. 😃

[@HarvyDangerFilms]

Wow. This was incredible. How have I not found you Channel before now? How have tens of thousands of us not found your channel!?

[@neilfisher]

Hahaha... thanks @HarvyDanger Films 😃 Just speculating, it's likely because the frequency that I upload isn't the same as most other KZbin channels. 😀

[@mikeramos83097]

Thank you for this tutorial. Other You-Tubers make it sound, almost, impossible to use for beginners. I just bought one today and plan to use it tomorrow. I passed on a “Glidecam” for this. Thank you again!!! 🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼

[@neilfisher]

Thanks so much @Mike Ramos 😃😃😃

[@Stefvanvuuren]

Great video ! Cheers. bought mine a week ago and learning everything there is about the gimbal. You've mentioned all the lenses I have in my kit! Very excited!

[@neilfisher]

Many thanks @Stef van Vuuren 👍 It's a great piece of kit and I'm sure you'll be able to create some great content with it 😃😃😃

[@EscapeScenes]

Just picked up my Ronin S, appreciate your work Neil, great tips. Look forward to using it around Sydney.

[@neilfisher]

Thanks @Escape Scenes 👍 Good timing on pulling the trigger - the new firmware really takes the Ronin-S up a notch 😃😃😃

[@TheMauri0409]

Have been binge watching tutorials, yours is the best by far.

[@neilfisher]

Thanks so much @TheMauri0409 😃😃😃

[@sinanikkhah6936]

astonishing clips. I have the same setup beside the lens, I'm using 24-105mm f4, and I gotta say it's not just the camera and the Ronin S that gets you those clips you saw up there. I've been struggling to get shake free and smooth footage even after slowing things down. Neil is no beginner, there is more to it than just a gimbal and camera. One thing that caught my attention is how did you control the focus then? they are so on point and silky smooth.

[@neilfisher]

Thank so much @Sina Nikkhah I've been pulling focus with the Tilta Nucleus Nano, which has been working beautifully.

[@orangeorange2744]

Hey i just saw you reached 10k Congrats man keep making those awesome videos we miss you

[@neilfisher]

Many thanks @Orange Orange 😃 There certainly are more videos in the pipeline... they just take quite a bit of time to produce 👍

[@Alonnnz]

Best review there is out there, Was enjoyable to watch, really relaxing, not so hyper like all other youtubers Thnx for all the info!

[@neilfisher]

Hahaha... @Alon 'hyper' is a pretty accurate description. Glad you enjoy it. 😃😃😃

[@SpotfireVideo]

I just ordered one of these a couple hours ago. I love the porta-crane idea. I have a 12' Kessler, without a pan/tilt head... until now. Thanks for a great video!

[@neilfisher]

Ooooo... very jealous of that 12' Kessler @Spotfire 😃 Not sure if you saw the most recent Ronin-S firmware upgrade that enables control via a PS4 or Xbox controller - I immediately thought of crane use 👍👍👍

[@SpotfireVideo]

@@neilfisher Thanks! I'll look into that.

[@bennyrietveld9355]

You're a good presenter, and the whole review was really thoughtfully planned out. Excellent!

[@neilfisher]

Thanks @Benny Rietveld 👍 Greatly appreciate the kind words 😃😃😃

[@williesoedewa3972]

I really like your videos! Keep it up! Your intro and review videos are comprehensive and informative!

[@neilfisher]

Many thanks @William Soedewa 😃 Really appreciate the kind words 👍👍👍

[@ManianilouRPG]

So nice to see such a knowledgeable person just up the road! Do you do any workshops for beginners?

[@neilfisher]

Many thanks @David Domalain 👍 Appreciate the feedback😃😃😃 Unfortunately, I simply don't have time to offer any sort of workshop. That said, if you have any specific questions feel free to fire them off here - or for a more timely response bug me on Instagram @fisher604.

[@ManianilouRPG]

@@neilfisher Will do!

[@kylehislipstudio3280]

Well done! Great explanations and examples, wonderful footage. Keep up the good work, and thank you!

[@neilfisher]

Thanks @Kyle Hislip Studio 😃 Greatly appreciate the feedback👍👍👍

[@asdproducciones-alemusic1146]

Awesome video!! Just one question, what equipment did you use for audio recording??

[@neilfisher]

Thanks @Ale Music 😃 I used a Lavalier GO into a Zoom H4n - not the best audio kit, but it does the trick 👍👍👍

[@asdproducciones-alemusic1146]

neil fisher sounds great!! Thank you!!😃😃

Great video Neil, the best review I have seen. Do you shoot in C-Log? The image looks great.

[@neilfisher]

Thanks @Gaizka Peñafiel 😃 This specific video was not shot in C-Lop, but I recently had the C-Log upgrade preformed on my Canon 5D mark IV and have been very happy with the resulting image quality of C-Log 👍👍👍

[@3DEditor]

Most thorough review I have seen of the Ronin S so far. Thanks for demonstrating multiple lenses on it. I have the Panasonic Lumix G9 and I use a couple of different lenses. Seeing that you mounted and balanced some pretty long and heavy lenses on it, I believe the Leica 100-400 telephoto zoom lens should work. I would just need to balance it while the zoom is half way between. I would like to experiment with some alfred Hitchcock effect filming as well as be able to zoom in and out while filming nature from a distance while maintaining smooth footage. It's too difficult to achieve that manually zooming by hand. Panasonic only makes one power zoom lens that only reach 140mm, I need more than that, which is why I'm considering purchasing the Ronin S as long as it's features would be fully or mostly compatible with the Panasonic Lumix G9.

[@quasiguy]

Terrific job. You've got a great camera presence and offer a lot of helpful content. I've got the Ronin S and completely agree about the locking option. There is another gimbal manufacturer that offers that feature (I think it may be the Zhiyun Crane?) and it would be a giant help to be able to lock everything down for transport. One of my challenges is using a zoom lens like the 16-35 and then wondering if I need to rebalance it if I change focal length. (The Ronin S's motors seem to handle the change, however with a 70-200, you'd really have to rebalance if you went from one end of the range to the other. The biggest problem for me though is figuring out how to balance the gimbal with an external mic like the Rode VideoMic Pro on top. You have to face the lens upward as part of the balancing and this is impossible to do with a mic on top. Any suggestions? Or do you not worry about getting good sync sound. As a one-man run and gunner, I'd really like to find a solution to this vexing problem.

[@KidRichmond]

When I saw your frankenjib I was like ah, no there's a man who doesn't let equipment stand in his way of getting a shot. Very cool!!!

[@neilfisher]

Hahaha... @Kid Richmond that's the exact mentality I approach every shoot with. 😃😃😃

[@HarpreetSingh-wj7id]

To be frank, i watched this video not because of review, but because of awesome location. Great work👍🏻

[@neilfisher]

Thanks @Harpreet Singh it is a pretty amazing place to be. 😃

[@lalnallath]

wow..Neil..great review...I have a EOS R and 5DMIII shall i go ahead and buy it...i loved your review....do you recommend buying with or without the Focus option that is about 250 USD less...

[@neilfisher]

@lal nallath with the strong auto focus of the R - going without the focus wheel would be my choice. I personally use a Tilta Nucleus Nano and I works perfectly on the DJI Ronin-S. 👍👍👍

[@billgeoghegan6112]

Good review. You don't seem over-caffeinated like many reviewers. You're even well dressed. I appreciate that.

[@neilfisher]

Many thanks @Bill Geoghegan 👍 There certainly are a few too many overly-caffeinated creators on this platform 😝😝😝

[@joeblack1847]

Hi there!! I loved your video, it’s all very instructive ! However I still have one question: do you know if the ronin s is compatible with a canon eos 5dsr and a 24-70mm f/2.8 for example ? Thanks for your help !

[@neilfisher]

Thanks @Joe Black 😃 Greatly appreciate the feedback👍 The 5DSR is not listed as a compatible camera under DJI's Ronin-S compatibility PDF. Having the both the Ronin-S and a 5DSR beside me right now - can confirm there's no functioning compatibility.

[@AlfonsoIaMinecraft]

This video is so great, this is the best review of any kind I have seen. Keep on!

[@neilfisher]

Many thanks @Alfonso Iannuzzelli 👍 Appreciate the feedback😃😃😃

[@rananapier8424]

Hey Neil, Amazing video and your samples were breathtaking. I wanted to ask, do you also only have a limit of two points when using the track mode in your ronin-s ? I do. ( I'm one of those people who spend a lot of time in front of their own camera.)

[@neilfisher]

Thanks @Rana Napier 😃 I don't have the gimbal and open in front of me at the moment, but I'm pretty sure that the Track mode is limited to 5 points just like the motion-lapse. Though I could be wrong?

[@rananapier8424]

@@neilfisher thanks for the response. I only have 2 track points and the icon to add more nodes is greyed out.

[@kishores7034]

The video is soo engaging I saw the full video

[@DisgruntledPigumon]

*watched

[@henrysitube]

Well done sir, Thank you and really appreciate all the info that you gave us on this video. What would you say the timeframe would be of the learning curve? The sample shots shown on this video looked really amazing. Just curious on how long you've been using gimbals as well.

[@neilfisher]

Many thanks @henrysitube 👍 Greatly appreciate the feedback. The time required to master the DJI Ronin-S is dependent on how much previous experience the operator has with other gimbals. The one-handed form factor is slightly different if you're used to a two hand system like the Ronin-M or Ronin-2. If you're a green gimbal operator and the Ronin-S is your first opportunity to learn - it does take quite a bit of time to learn how to walk smoothly and what shots are optimal for a gimbal. Personally, I've been using gimbals since Movi crashed the scene a number of years ago now. Hope this helps. 😃😃😃

[@nestawellman]

Great content ! Other than kit lens 15-45mm & 55-200mm, have other EF lenses with canon m50 body and adapter mount been tested for compatibility. ? Ex. 24-70mm or macro 100mm . Have you had any motor issues when using EF macro lens or telephoto lens? Looking into getting a gimbal that can manage multiple lenses.

[@brandikaufmann2065]

@neil fisher thank you so much for this review, I have the 7d m2 with 200l and it is so hard to find info on how the ronin s works with it. Finally someone had info! thank you! Im realizing that it really isn't that necessary for the soft ware to communicate with the canon. Its a luxury, but not a necessity.

[@neilfisher]

Thanks so much @brandi kaufmann 👍 Very much appreciate the feedback 😃😃😃

[@smoppysadventures1289]

Thank you Neil for this review. By far the best review that I found on KZbin :-) You've earned a new subscriber haha!

[@neilfisher]

Thanks so much @Smoppy Adventures 😃😃😃😃 Appreciate the sub, but fair warning that my upload frequency is usually once every coupe of months. 😝

[@bobbyjames8323]

agree with some of the other posters. Great video! Great review! Please make more. I will watch!

[@neilfisher]

Many thanks @Bobby James 😃 I appreciate the feedback. 👍👍👍

[@000Rehage000]

Great review, Excellent content, great delivery. Please make more!

[@neilfisher]

Many thanks @000Rehage000 😃 Producing this single video took nearly two months - hard to squeeze the creation of KZbin videos in between working full time and raising children 😆 ... having said that, there are more video in the pipeline 👍 👍 👍

[@mayaslens3528]

Thank you for the great review, honest, realistic and straight to the point in the field! Super helpful as I'm seeing what all the Ronin-S can do before I purchase

[@neilfisher]

Thanks @Maya's Lens 👍 Glad to hear you found it helpful. 😃😃😃

[@wingchow2747]

A great informative video. Very pleasant to watch indeed. Sound and background music/ ambient sounds are very good. Keep up the good work!

[@neilfisher]

Many thanks @wing chow - nice to know people actually notice the small details of a video. 😃😃😃

[@3629daisyfielddrive]

I don’t leave comments, like at all. This video was very informative and well put together! Thanks!!

[@neilfisher]

Ha... @Austin Parks I totally feel you 😆 Although I create content - I too rarely actually comment on anything. Thanks for the kinds words 😃😃😃

[@ortizgab]

This video sold me the Ronin S, literally! Thanx man, great job. I'm very happy with my Ronin!

[@neilfisher]

Thanks @Gabriel Ortiz 👍 Happy to hear it help in your decision making - it certainly is a great piece of kit 😃😃😃

[@TheFandangovideoguy]

Lovely British Columbia! Greetings from the concrete jungle of Toronto....I should make my way to BC one day soon!. Awesome video...lovely to be surrounded by nature..I have a Zhiyun Crane V2 that I use with a Canon 70D and a Canon 10-18mm STM lens...nice and simple...as long as there is enough light! The Crane is simple to use and I have a dual handle...I use the 70D as a B camera for a C100 mk2. Footage matches close enough in Cinestyle...but I would like to mount a Sigma 18-35mm f1.8 on the Canon 70D (yes, I wish I had a GH5 for IBIS but can't afford it!) and I think this Ronin S will work fine-I saw you trying on some crazy lenses! the Zhiyun has a limited payload. My question is, did you compare this gimbal to the Moza Air 2? they look like twins! both heavier than my Crane V2...will I get more steady footage using the Ronin S (or the Moza air 2)...I may need a dual handle? or a simple second handle for better control of the Gimbal...I can see that I need to press and hold the trigger to lock all axis...any way to lock all axis without pressing and holding the trigger? let's say I want to mount it on top of a monopod to fake a low flying drone as i walk forward? I wont' be able to reach the trigger...also, did you find the need for the LCD accessory for the Ronin S to allow you for changes on the fly without the phone app? the Moza Air 2 has a built in LCD but I'm not convinced the gimbal itself is better than this Ronin S. Both are heavy. i will lift weights! the price to get better footage. If you take a break from the lovely BC wilderness perhaps you can share you opinion! thanks so much!

[@neilfisher]

@Erick Perdomo when making this video the Moza Air 2 had not been released and I have yet to have any opportunity to use the Air 2 personally. Programming one of the three user profiles to lock all axes is easily done and a recent firmware update has added the same function through a combination of button presses. Yes, having an LCD would be nice - this is touched on towards the end of this video. Finally, balancing a gimbal atop a pole is never going to produce footage a stable as an actual drone.

[@TheFandangovideoguy]

@@neilfisher right...I should have read the entire thread first! sorry! YES..there is way to make it work...the firmware update you speak of is great too...I have watched several videos comparing the Ronin S with the Moza Air 2...I may try to rent them first...thanks!

[@scharper40]

Great video with good content and information, thank you ! Could you include a details of the Canon lenses that have worked well for you. Based on your video I'm awaiting my Ronin S, which I will use with my Canon 5D Miii.

[@neilfisher]

@Craig Harper the Ronin-S won't play well with the older 5D mark III - and as for lenses, it seems anything released after 2016 works very well. Older lenses are really where trouble starts - and this shouldn't be overly surprising.

[@timaldridge4624]

Excellent video Neil, best I have seen, have you tried the Mozo air 2 , I need to get one or the other but cannot decide which just on the specs

[@neilfisher]

@Tim Aldridge I haven't had the opportunity to use the Mozart Air 2, but on paper it certainly does look like a strong contender. Having said that, I heard some mixed first hand accounts of its usability: awkward companion app and less than intuitive controls. Could be worth renting prior to pulling the trigger.

[@timaldridge4624]

@@neilfisher Thanks Neil, if I rent one I will let you know what I feel

[@buckyfg9017]

Great overall video man, love the footage inbetween .

[@neilfisher]

Thanks @Brendan Albert 😃 Greatly appreciate the feedback👍👍👍

[@datastraitnetworks3558]

thanks for the tip about turning off the motors! that will def come in handy for changing settings on the fly. How did you change the mode to be lock mode?

[@datastraitnetworks3558]

just read your response to another comment. thank you!

[@neilfisher]

Thanks for the feedback @Johnny Roux - greatly appreciated. 😃😃😃 Setting up a profile to mimic the lock function really is super helpful - especially when mounted on a jib or other piece of kit.

[@jsasa5668]

Man, I've seen many reviews of the Ronin... wish I had seen this one earlier!! Amazing explanation, footage, modes and phone integration, and beautiful dog! Thank you so much for the video! QUESTION: I have the 5d Mk IV as well... Should I just get the Ronin-S essentials kit since I don't see much benefit on using the focus wheel? I guess I could buy the command screen since I am saving about $240... The question is: do I need all the cables that the Ronin-S (regular, non-essentials kit) and the metal tripod?? Or, can I just get by with the plastic tripod and the one cable that the essentials kit comes with (considering I have the 5d Mk IV)? Any insight would be helpful! Thanks again

[@neilfisher]

Firstly thanks for the kind words @Jordi Sanchis-Sanchez 😃The cables and small metal tripod included in the regular kit are nice to have, but to this day the focus wheel remains un-used. I've gone with the Tilta Nucleus Nano, which works wonderfully with the Ronin-S. Hope this helps 👍👍👍

[@jsasa5668]

neil fisher thank you! I appreciate your time and response

[@byrdo444]

This is the best ronin s review video on KZbin! Great job.

[@neilfisher]

Many thanks @TréCreative 😃 Really appreciate the feedback. 👍👍👍

[@jacvanderspuy5618]

Hi Neil. Fantastic review. Quick question: "How did you manage to program mode 3 to lock mode?" I assume you used this mode for the jib shot as you could not hold the trigger in. Thanks again

[@neilfisher]

Many thanks @Jac van der Spuy 😃 Simply select the profile you would like to modify and then in the configuration section disable the SmoothTrack for all three axis: Pan, Tilt and Roll. Here's a screen shot with what each should look like when creating a user profile replicating the TriggerLock: bit.ly/2GDW9aA

[@jacvanderspuy5618]

@@neilfisher Thanks for your prompt reply!

[@mediebyg3844]

This feels like a preview/how to rather than a review. But the video was really well made and professional.

[@neilfisher]

Thanks @Mediebyg 👍👍👍 Admittedly it does cover many of the basic features of the Ronin-S, but I do share my thoughts thoroughly throughout 😃

[@iamjohn01]

Have you had any luck using the 5D Mark IV with the Ronin S for motion time-lapse? In the scenes I've shot, the exposures vary every 3 frames, as if I'm bracketing exposures (but I'm not); and this causes the still image sequence to flicker like crazy after processing. Any thoughts are appreciated!

[@neilfisher]

@John Tomsick I've not encountered any issues while using the Ronin-S and Canon 5D mark IV to capture motion-timelapse. Consider taking the camera out of high-speed drive and instead use single shot 👍

[@SethPleasants]

wow just stumbled across your video here, quality work! I also noticed right away you have a different style (kinda getting burned out on everyone trying to mimic Peter Mckinnon, me being one of them ;)) I like how you show your settings at the bottom of the screen. I'm also curios that you shoot everything in 30fps verse what most "popular" KZbinrs seem to all use 24fps. 30 fps definitely has a different look which is refreshing. Just curios what your thoughts are on 30fps vs 24fps cuz guys like Matti Haapoja say to NEVER shoot 30fps lol. I kinda like the hyper real look of 30fps for youtube type stuff though. I don't know now I'm rambling.

[@neilfisher]

I honestly had to Google who Peter Mckinnon and Matti Haapoja are. The choice between 30fps and 24fps comes down to preference. I've worked in broadcast television for many years and at this point I prefer 30fps - it feels more lifelike and less as if you're "watching" something being played back. I assume others often chose 24fps because they've been told it's more "cinematic" and it's what movies are shot in - which is not always the case either.

[@GranadillaFilms]

Best Ronin-S review I have found and a great video, thank you. I'm new to gimbals and wonder how you cope with controlling focus and exposure when you're moving with the camera mounted on the gimbal. I'm assuming auto focus and maybe aperture priority? I've done some tests and am struggling with this, especially filming outdoors with changing light conditions.

[@neilfisher]

@Granadilla Films I personally rely on a Tilta Nucleus Nano to pull focus. As for exposure, following the 180 degree shutter rule: your shutter speed/shutter angle shouldn't be changing during a shot... unless you're somehow changing frame speed. You could adjust the iris/aperture, but this would require another wireless device and a cinema lens with a de-clicked iris. Alternatively, leaving the shutter and iris unchanged - you could adjust the gain/iso... just as long as it's a smooth adjustment. Hope this rambling helps. 👍👍👍

[@freejay3]

Great review One of the best ones iive seen yet Loved the footage Ive got a Ronin S with a BMPCC4K ....fantastic combo There is an add on display you can get now You also didnt mention you can power you camera from the gimbal too :) Hoping DJI supports my camera soon

[@neilfisher]

Thanks @Jay Freeman 😃 I've had the opportunity to use the command unit and I still feel that it shouldn't be necessary. Having used the Zhiyun Crane 2 with its integrated LCD display - it just seems like something every 3-axis gimbal should have. I am aware that it's possible to charge cameras via the Ronin-S, provided the camera supports USB charging - which mine do not. I don't like making videos that simply list specifications of a product, because I was unable to try USB camera charging - I didn't want to provide thought on something I couldn't vouch for... if that makes sense. Thanks again. 👍

[@BreakneckWalrus]

I love the matte look of the final footage. How did you color grade it?

[@neilfisher]

Thanks @BreakneckWalrus 👍 I only use basic curves and colour wheels for grading 😃😃😃

[@brucewilliamsstudio4932]

Great content Neil.... thanks for the time and effort you put into this tutorial.

[@neilfisher]

Many thanks @Bruce Williams Studio 😃😃😃

[@giovanicamara869]

Dude this production is crazy good

[@neilfisher]

Thanks so much @Giovani Camara 👍 Really appreciate the kind words 😃😃😃

[@seaboirs]

Hey Neil! Quick question for you, I was wondering what were the configurations you used for each axis (speed, deadpan, sensitivity) in each user mode! Thanks a lot, very well shot video, I especially appreciate you leaving the camera setting at the bottom of each B-roll shot! :)

[@neilfisher]

Hey @Czichrshelp So sorry for not replying to your first comment - I read it then went to check the settings and obviously got interrupted and forgot. The profile I primarily use has the following settings: (Pan, Speed: Low, Deadband: Medium, Sensitivity: Low), (Tilt, Speed: Medium, Deadband: Low, Sensitivity:Low) and I've turned of the Roll SmoothTrack. Hope this helps. 😃😃😃

[@WalterDrayton]

I know I am late to the party! Which tripod was that you were using when demonstrating the phone app? Thanks!

[@neilfisher]

Hi @Walter Drayton Photo & Video the tripod system I use is comprised of Gitzo GT3542LS legs and a Sachtler FSB-6T fluid head. I've got a video explaining the decision making process here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aKmTm3yXh8l-hdE

[@WalterDrayton]

@@neilfisher THANKS!!

[@sebastienbindoul7544]

Hi Neil. Congratulations for the great review you’ve made onto this great tool that’s the Ronin S. Fantastic explanations and great images! I’ve a question please for you. In the video, you say that you’ve changed your setting of the 3rd fonction BUTTON and replaced them by your OWN setting to get the same function as the trigger button we have to keep pressed in front of the gimbal. Do you mind to tell me how to set it through the DJI App or where to find a video that can help me to do so please? Thanks so much for your answer. Seb.

[@neilfisher]

@Sébastien BRUNATO simply select the profile you would like to modify and then in the configuration section disable the SmoothTrack for all three axis: Pan, Tilt and Roll. Here's a screen shot with what each should look like when creating a user profile replicating the TriggerLock: bit.ly/2GDW9aA

[@sebastienbindoul7544]

Thanks so much Neil. I’ll try it. I wish you a merry Christmas.

[@csun1578]

Very nice video and love your footage. Could you explain how you mounted the 2nd tripod on the top of the Shape baseplate with two super clamps? Thanks in advance!

[@neilfisher]

Thanks @chun sun 👍 The Shape base plate has two 3/8" on both the top and bottom, allowing for a tripod plate beneath and two Manfrotto super clamps up top. A beefy cheese plate would also suffice in place of the Shape base plate. Hope this makes sense 😃

[@csun1578]

@@neilfisher Thanks very much!:)

[@AlliandWill]

Awesome video, look forward to seeing more!

[@neilfisher]

Thanks @Alli and Will. 👍👍👍

[@SabriAlkhateeb]

Hello Neil, I got a lot of useful information about the ronin, thank you so much. But I wanted to know also if you don't mind, what is the camera and the lens you used for the outdoor (at the wood) 4K shooting. thank you so much, and keep it up

[@neilfisher]

Thanks @Sabri Alkhateeb 👍 All the footage in this video was captured with a Canon 5D mark IV. 😃

[@maximeberthiaume6882]

Wow this is by far the best review of the ronin-s that i haved watch keep up the good work

[@neilfisher]

Thanks @Maxime Berthiaume 👍 Greatly appreciate the feedback. 😃😃😃

[@auyabbaby]

Great video and review! Entertaining and insightful.Thank you! I know you'll have a great run on youtube.

[@neilfisher]

Many thanks @auyabbaby 👍 Appreciate the feedback and happy to hear you enjoyed it. 😃😃😃

[@auyabbaby]

@@neilfisher can't wait to see your future work. Keep it up 👍🏻

[@cristirenault]

I only want to thank you for your review. Nicely done!

[@neilfisher]

Thanks so much @cristirenault 👍👍👍

[@thewaywelive2775]

This was exactly what I needed. A thousand thanks !

[@neilfisher]

Many thanks @Putthatinur Pipe 😃 Very much appreciate the feedback 👍👍👍

[@TeaterBadabing]

If you press M and click twice on the front trigger you lock the gimbal to sports-mode! :)

[@neilfisher]

Thanks @TeaterBadabing 😃 I saw that in the September 1.5 firmware update, but had already shot the majority of this video by then. 🧐

[@meziens15]

Really.. this is fantastic content. What a sollid video Neil, keep it up this is really good. 10/10

[@neilfisher]

Thanks so much @meziens15. 😃😃😃