The Ultimate DJI Ronin-S Gimbal with Accessories and Monitor

You haven't seen a DJI Ronin-S setup like this before. We break down how we built out our rig and how we keep everything versatile for shooting in a run-and-gun situation. geni.us/gearlist
TIMESTAMPS
0:00 - Overview
1:53 - Smooth Shots
2:54 - Monitoring
5:13 - Set Up / Break Down
7:58 - Portable Travel Case
9:51 - Setting Up the Gimbal
11:32 - Camera Control
12:25 - Follow Focus Motor
15:36 - Ronin App Settings
18:06 - Weight
19:58 - Recap
20:41 - Bonus Footage
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[@Whiteinrevery]

This video covers EVERYTHING about this gimbal and how we set it up. Did we miss anything???

[@tristanturner]

This was very helpful

[@joshthomasmedia9187]

What batteries for the Focus 7? Do you only need 1 to operate like you have in the video?

[@Whiteinrevery]

2 for an entire wedding day!

[@fin._.thehuman]

I noticed your app is still the old version, could you please show how you did the settings on the new version? Because I'm confused on the layout of the menu in the version.

[@Whiteinrevery]

@@fin._.thehuman sorry about that. I updated the Ronin firmware but not the app firmware before making this video. I thought I had everything updated.

[@andrewxue103]

Genius setup! Especially the placement of the monitor. I think I can learn from you and solve my problem of "not walking straight" when putting the monitor on the side! Thank you.

[@jswalk4]

Can’t thank you enough for sharing your setup. Comes at the perfect time for me. I was looking for a way to incorporate a small display and this set up is perfect.

[@crispetesfilms215]

Yesss! We where really waiting for this, THANK YOU GUYS!

[@Whiteinrevery]

Hopefully it is worth the wait :)

[@MrHardbodies]

incredibly detailed and clear information. I will be getting most of this done for myself so thank you very much!

[@MVRhodes]

This is immensely helpful - thank you! Cheers, guys!

[@crispaullopez8037]

best setup i've seen so far, also detailed. thank you.

[@starshipvelcrp]

You guys do always have the best gimbal movement in a world where most people are going handheld. I think my back would give out halfway through the day using that though.

[@benjhaisch]

I barely understood any of that, but I definitely appreciate your obsession with nerding our on stuff like this.

[@olodum111]

Love your monitor setup and placement. Perfect!!!!

[@Whiteinrevery]

Thanks!!!

[@brianwynn10]

Thanks. I left a comment on the last vide about really showing the montior set up,better this did it perfectly

[@ecrockone7718]

Thank you this video is so awesome ! Keep em coming , loved it so much I am ordering these parts for my setup!

[@Whiteinrevery]

glad you found the video helpful!

[@steveedelen3251]

Really well thought out set up. Thank u for sharing.

[@elvin6065]

Holy shit that’s a well thought out setup, best one so far that I’ve seen on KZbin! Tempted to just ball out and get the exact same setup, except for my 5” smallHD oled!

[@zachbphillips]

Awesome, stoked to try this out!

[@RockstarCinema]

Love the cabling on this set up

[@penfex]

Great detailed setup video - thank you :)

[@timsolomon2840]

perfect video! so cool and thank u sooo much, man! appreciate!

[@climbnride58]

Great tips, thanks

[@kostasgarcia]

Need this exact setup!!!

[@Mr_Kenneth]

Finally a rig that I'm jazzed about and want to build. I'm using the canon 90D with ronin S. Awesone thanks dude.

[@adizTrainspotting]

SAME AS ME

[@adizTrainspotting]

Just got mine today😃😃😃

[@visualsofjc]

Great video! Love your channel 👏🏼

[@Whiteinrevery]

Thanks Jonathan!

[@DaJeanius]

Excellent setup.

[@EstebanBenitesFilms]

Ohhhh nice. 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@martin_wood]

Great job on cable management! Subscribed

[@CedrianX]

Bruh this video was 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@TheUproarGroup]

just ordered my parts ! thank you for this video and your knowledge!!!

[@Whiteinrevery]

Thanks so much for supporting us that way :)

[@bvfuji]

@@Whiteinrevery Thank you- great video, I appreciate the detail and sharing the parts information. I ordered the small rig set up, for DJI Ronin S- locks on top of handles are slightly too high and hit bottom of swivel arm? Not sure why- same part numbers etc. that are listed. Did you have any issues? Recommendations? Thanks

[@bigwallace6613]

What’s up guys!!! Been waiting for this!!! Thanks!!! Time to order more stuff! 🤦🏽‍♂️ lol

[@Whiteinrevery]

always. haha. sorry for that ;)

[@nicodemoperez]

thank you for the video man...

[@BeaboutExposure]

I sense the gimbal game is strong in this one. 😂😂😂😂

[@saravanakumar3887]

Great tutorial...thank you.

[@Whiteinrevery]

Glad it was helpful!

[@filipkopchev7461]

Love it, and enjoying it. Needs some care, but worth it for sure!

[@Whiteinrevery]

haha it still gets the job done.

[@shelbyglazer3948]

Just wanted to thank you for the video, i just bought the setup on your affiliate links. great Job!

[@Whiteinrevery]

Thanks so much for following along and supporting us bu purchasing through out links. Just let us know what other future videos you would like to see from us, and we will do our best.

[@Boubouthanthan]

Thanks for the video! How does it perform with Barrel shoots? And new app?

[@nikos22patra]

Hello very nice vid. Amazing and very clean cable managment. 2 questions. Ronin-S Adjustable Monitor Mount does it fit at smallrigs bracket? Can you saw to us more how to manage the cables. some photos or something Thanks

[@YouEnjoyWeCapture]

I would love this set up, but I have the RS2 and I am trying too get the SmallHd 702 touch and a mic mounted. Any adjustments or gear I could get to get a similar set up? Thank You for the video!

[@redrockmicro]

🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@nmbarge]

Great video! very informative. Is there a base plate added on top of the plate that comes with the Ronin? It looks different than what I have.

[@krzysztofszczypinski]

Hi. Do you recommend the same settings for ronin sc?

[@matthewskelton5855]

This video is awesome. Any chance you could maybe type up the settings but with the new update as things have changed up. Thanks bud

[@k34films26]

Awesome set up ! On the S1 24-105 lens what focal length do you use to balance the gimbal

[@milarofilms]

I have the same setup thanks to you! I have only one question. The Smallrig 2221 base plate which you put around the ronin always slide up and that already in 5 minutes. how did you fix this? because I tighten the screws really hard and that doesn't help. I don't see anyone with this problem and I think that's weird. I'm afraid if I use the ronin longer, it will come off completely

[@JPERKMR954]

Love this video! I'm not sure if the app looks different Android to Iphone but I am not able to follow along with the settings and get my app set up. Do you have any info about how to get those settings? My app is showing Speed with Pan/Tilt/Roll and same with Deadband and Roll.... Might you have an update or maybe you have screen shots? Thank so much!!!!

[@AaronRondale]

This set up is insane. I see the bicep gains because of it!!! hahaha

[@Whiteinrevery]

Saving so much money on a gym membership ;)

[@ryansulak]

are there any monitor solutions you would suggest for the atomos shinobi? If I need to switch to undersling mode

[@user-gb2xw6em9b]

Thanks for showing your set up. It was very interesting to watch. I liked how you spoke competently and professionally. Your professional passion reminded me of Jake Gyllenhaal from the movie Stringer. Try yourself in acting!

[@IceMaN8o4]

Trying to find the extension piece you needed for your SmallHD focus 7 to get more clearance. I’m not sure you linked it

[@siclothing2221]

SAME!! Plz link us man

[@LuciusGraciusMaximus]

Any news on this ?

[@enjoylivinginhawaii]

Hi - what mount are you using for the Focus 7 monitor? Great video - thanks for sharing

[@dennisactaul4417]

what is that hot shoe extension that you use for the monitor?! I need it

[@JoeyDunn]

This is an awesome setup. I have the RRS plates and really like using the PM501 for easily switching back and forth from arca swiss to ronin plate.

[@Whiteinrevery]

nice!!!

[@aaroncollinsphoto]

How has it held up? I've considered getting one but there's a lot of complaints of the tightening knob breaking.

[@JoeyDunn]

@@aaroncollinsphoto It's pretty robust. I can't imagine the knob breaking. It's all aluminum and steel. I've had mine for a few years now and no issues.

[@neilspence8501]

Hi, could you help please, I just tried your Smallrig set up but the 2084 handles' locking nuts are too big and get in the way of the Ronin's rotation. Any answers or do I send everything back?

[@lebavu8260]

Damn that’s some pro skills there around 5:00 mark where u undersling while rotating the monitor 👍. Need to practice and try that move lol but thanks for sharing the tip

[@dreamersdayproductions8564]

Hello, love your video! Question, what is that accessory from small rig that attaches to the SmallRig ring around the gimbal?

[@TOKYObrah]

Can you please share your Monitor settings for the SmallHD Focus 7? The colors are extremely inaccurate with the GH5... I've watched your video about calibrating the 5-inch focus with the GH5 and it works great. Unfortunately, those sams setting do not work on the 7-inch model. Thanks in advance

[@Whiteinrevery]

did you watch our video on the Focus 7 by any chance? when I looked at that monitor compared to the 5in, I didn't have to hardly change anything as it came shipped with better colors and accuracy in my opinion.

[@antwonwilliams-smith3740]

Hi can you send the links for hdmi cables. I cant seem to find them online (thin hdmi). I got a ronin s dual handle which mount did you use because I want to use my monitor whilst using my dual handle

[@VisiPianoOfficial]

Loved this video! Everything covered brilliantly and in depth. Kudos. P.S. The new Ronin app has changed the layout and we can't do the specific setups like you did for the app settings. Can you give us updated settings for each user profile in the description or a comment please? Thanks!

[@Whiteinrevery]

I'll look into it in the coming weeks. Finishing up some current deadlines at the moment. You're not the first to ask so I guess I need to update that info haha.

[@aaroncollinsphoto]

@@Whiteinrevery That would be great if you could do that, I just got my Ronin S and every single tutorial on setup is basically nullified because they completely changed the whole system.

[@gjperrow]

Where did you get the extender pice for your display?

[@nopolaroids]

Would the tilta nano nucleus wheel fit there? The handles seem too tight to actually use anything bigger than the Ronin focus wheel? Did anyone try this?

[@tiptop3197]

I am unable to find the extender and hot shoe mount for the monitor setup. Does any one has the link ?

[@007silverwings]

Thanks for such a detailed video! 👍🏻 Can you tell me, bit off topic, but in the dji app, can you control the focus motor from the create page. I know you can with the Ronin SC, but don't know about the Ronin S. Thanks

[@Whiteinrevery]

not sure about that. I will have to look into that further.

[@sniperv]

What's the "extender piece" coming out of the SmallRig 2221? Looking to replicate this setup. Than you!

[@nekistayfruity]

Do the NATO Plate work with the Ronin-SC also?

[@joshthomasmedia9187]

Excellent video mate! Curious why you guys shoot on the S1 though instead of the S1H which is more geared towards video.

[@Whiteinrevery]

it's double the price is the main reason. and weight.

[@paulserna7191]

I guess some people do not really watch the video since they keep asking for links and other questions that are answered in video lol thank you for such detailed video by the way :)

[@Whiteinrevery]

to their credit, it is a LONG video. haha. I thought it would be like 12min when I initially filmed it. When editing it, I realized there was so much content. However, it does cover everything :)

[@mitchmedmedia5386]

This is really great stuff, thank you for taking the time to put it al together. Do you have any issues with the monitor mount getting loose when you swivel it? I’ve given up on the arms because they always loosen when I adjust the screen up or down.

[@Whiteinrevery]

I don't. Mainly because it is placed sideways and not up and down where it could slowly come loose. It would have to fall out to the right which is very difficult because of gravity pulling it down and the hard stop I have on the hotshoe to the right. If the arm was attached to the hotshoe of a camera, than yes it can fall more with constant forward and back motion.

[@mitchmedmedia5386]

@@Whiteinrevery Oh I actually meant where the monitor attaches to the arm, not where the arm attaches to the shoe. That thumbscrew always seems to loosen on me and the monitor gets wonky.

[@Garyrice1990]

yeah, i noticed "smooth track" isn't an option any longer... What settings do you use on the new app?

[@Garyrice1990]

@whiteinrevery

[@Whiteinrevery]

smooth track is an option. the app location of settings changed right after I launched this video. trying to make a follow up video about the app soon.

[@Garyrice1990]

White In Revery awesome thank you!

[@anghelodelacruz256]

Great video can't wait to try this setup, what continuous autofocus settings do you use

[@Whiteinrevery]

Ill need to do some more testing with various lenses to recommend our options. Not sure off the top of my head at the moment.

[@anghelodelacruz256]

@@Whiteinrevery no worries, ive recently stepped into the gimbal game so the fast settings i use for pans doesnt work well with the smooth slow gimbal movements as it just hunts.

[@DannyFarrell]

Great setup! If I have the DJI Dual Switch Grip Handles, would I need different pieces to make this happen?

[@Whiteinrevery]

just don't get the small rig handles or the middle small rig bracket and you should be good.

[@colhutchins]

Specifically what was the little manfrotto mounting plate that you mentioned? Thanks for the insight into your set up.

[@Whiteinrevery]

it should be listed in my gearlist link in our description.

[@nikos22patra]

Hello, amazing setup and cable management but can you do 360 roll with that setup? because the cable and the handles....

[@Whiteinrevery]

no you cant because of the handles blocking it and the cable. if you don't have a monitor you could and remove the handles.

[@alessandroradice6519]

Hi, I use nikon z6 + adapter + 14-24mm (heavy lens). I will use it 90% of the time at 14mm. Should I balance it at 14mm or at 19mm (in the middle)?

[@Whiteinrevery]

I would balance at 14 then.

[@paolodetailing]

The best setup i ever seen !!

[@Whiteinrevery]

Thanks so much!

[@dannybourne_]

Subscribed. :)

[@onlyvids]

Hello nice vid mate. Very nice & clean cable management. can you saw us better the cable set up?or with photos on instagram?

[@bvfuji]

Great video! Thank you, did anyone have issue with turn lock from handles being too tall & hitting gimble swivel arm?

[@Whiteinrevery]

yeah I thought I mentioned that in the video. I actually prefer it though or else it would pull my HDMI cable out and throw off everything. I also rarely use the joystick so it never hits the handles unless Im moving the arms around during balancing.

[@KevinLe]

Great video! Do you ever find your camera freezing when having the lumix plugged into the Ronin-s? It seems to happen when I’m switching between shooting and playback.

[@Whiteinrevery]

for some reason, when we plug in the cable from the GH5 or S1 into the ronin WHILE plugging an HDMI out to the monitor, the camera screen goes black and only displays on the monitor. Both ronin and cameras have been updated and still there is this issue which is why we don't plug our camera into the ronin.

[@dilbagbajwa5004]

@@Whiteinrevery Hi, I am facing the same issue with my Ronin S and A7iii. Did you get a solution for it? I would highly appriciate if you could share it. Thanks!!

[@mrdylanwhite]

@@Whiteinrevery I’m assuming this was never remedied?

[@jakeMFbacon]

Dude what is that extender for the monitor I have a smallhd focus 5 with that same mounting arm so would be perfect. Also what is that hdmi connector thing?

[@michaelfireborn7217]

How is this question not answered yet? Hulk angry!

[@michaelfireborn7217]

Found it... it's actually listed on his gear list pretty much the first link in the description.

[@pastorlloydg]

@@michaelfireborn7217 I still don't see it

[@Whiteinrevery]

@@pastorlloydg its on our gearlist link in our description. Scroll down after you click on the link and its called the SmallRig Nut, Male to Male adapter, and cold shoe mount.

[@UndefinedBailiwick]

I went tactical and put an EVF on a NVG mount. I can use my gimbal from ANYWHERE and not have to worry about adjusting a monitor.

[@macman9000]

Tried these settings today. My footage had a wobble in the roll axis. Dang.

[@mauricehikes8295]

Awesome video. Did you add a link for the dual grips? I see everything but that. Please Sind me a link to the dual grips

[@Whiteinrevery]

Is should be listed in the gear list link. Just click on that link and you will see all the products listed out. They are smallRig handles with a nato mount.

[@4CardsMan]

Thanks for the professional presentation. Quick start, no "hey guys"

[@olodum111]

What firmware and app version are you using? I am up to app ver. 1.2.8 and firmware ver. is 2.2.1.10. All my app menus are different from yours. Any suggestions??? Art

[@Whiteinrevery]

Just found out I didn't update the app before making this video. I apologize.

[@schmidtvisuals2121]

Has anyone figured out the app settings with the newer firmware?

[@DungarooTV]

Hey buddy, I have a GH5 with Dual IS stabilization on both my camera and lens - I recently bought this gimbal - I was wondering if I can leave the Dual IS settings on when connected this gimbal or will have I to turn it off? I heard mixed reviews - some feel having all settings on will make it butter smooth whereas others say having Dual IS on will make it look unnatural on a gimbal. Your experience? 11:40 you seem to have it turned on?

[@Whiteinrevery]

Id leave it on as long as the lens isn't super wide. Any lens wider than 20mm I would turn off IS as it look unnatural. I'd also turn it off if you are filming into the sun as the flare can look unnatural as well.

[@joshuasharon1264]

The extender piece for the monitor mount, do you have a link for that?

[@Whiteinrevery]

its all in this kit link: geni.us/gimbalsetup Check out Nut Connection product.

[@j.lproductions5641]

Hey guys, the 7" SmallHD Tilt Arm can be use on another Monitor ? I have the 7" Desviews ... Thanks

[@lvrvisuals7800]

Yes.

[@maphibro6893]

Hi white in Revery... thx for that perfect tips... today I receive my plate and 2 handhelds from smallrig and directly try out... but I have problems with using it together with the ronin s... the Ronin can’t turn around 360 because it contact the screw from the handhelds... u have an idea to fix that problem? Thx a lot...

[@Whiteinrevery]

yeah thats what I mentioned in the video that it hits the arm but I prefer that to keep the cable from being pulled too far or disconnected. Going with the DJI handles would be the better alternative if you wanted to utilize the 360 roll feature.

[@loavisuals1247]

Do you have the link to the hot shoe adapter that’s attached to the small rig?

[@Whiteinrevery]

it's all listed in this link: geni.us/gimbalsetup Check out Cold Shoe and Nut Connection.

[@AlphaILEC9]

What about battery grip?

[@MammadAliyev]

haven't seen such a flexible monitor mounting system before. gonna find out how to build such setup with Ninja V

[@joshuamiller3518]

Mammad Aliyev I’m doing the same thing as well

[@johnmcdonald5242]

I just got a Ninja V today . I got the DJI handles and the DJI monitor mount. They are perfect together. I just need to figure out how to secure the cables with rubber bands.

[@darganslayer]

Hey guys, what is your go to picture profile for the S1? I just got one, and I'm trying to dial in using VLog and a custom profile based on the lighting conditions.

[@Whiteinrevery]

We now use V-Log with our custom conversion LUT that we will be releasing soon for free over at Gamut.io.

[@darganslayer]

@@Whiteinrevery Awesome, thanks! I will definitely test that out when it drops.

[@mizadfunkzionentertainment5801]

Love the setup. What is the name of the extender piece?

[@Whiteinrevery]

everything is linked in the main link in the description of this video for you.

[@futgonzo3162]

what is the "technical name" for the part on which the camera is attached? by that I mean the intermediate part between the ronin and the monitor regards

[@Whiteinrevery]

it is just a spacer. I have it listed in the gear list of the description of the video. just click on the link and you will see all the parts listed out :) Hope that helps.

[@iSpotmedia]

Great video… except a number of the SmallRig accessories that you cover, don’t seem to be available. While I was able to source and buy the Pole Clamp Ring I can’t find the handles anywhere! Could you please suggest a replacement or update the video to forewarn viewers who may end up spending countless hours online trying to duplicate your rig, when the parts no longer exist?

[@Whiteinrevery]

I wish they still made that part. Their replacement option doesnt have the rubber which is what I like the most about them. Picked these up 5 years ago now so there will always be changes to products over time. Wish I had a better solution but their doesnt seem to be a similar product I could find online at this time.

[@Nooely]

It is a really good upgrade, but the follow focus you can throw away. The two side handles block it, the good side: if you buy it you safe 300€

[@hvdmey]

Hi, very nice setup. My Ronin S is almost identical, with Focus 7, smallrig handels, kabels and ranger bands.But how do you get the bands over the arms so I can strap the cables.

[@JJackson20]

Still waiting on this answer for help... #strugglegang

[@hvdmey]

@@JJackson20 I didn't wait for a answer, I figured out myself ;-) I can send you the photo's of how I did this.

[@JJackson20]

Yea I've been stretching the we bands lol

[@kattblac]

@@hvdmey can you send my way as well? did you just unscrew the arms?

[@hvdmey]

@@kattblac no, I cuts the rubber bands into half so that they can stretch more.

[@MrMikeymike77]

I can't find that hot shoe mount anywhere! would you have a link to that?

[@Whiteinrevery]

are you talking about this: geni.us/gimbalsetup Check out the product Nut Connection and Cold Shoe mount. It is 2 separate parts to make it connect.

[@melvernisaac3118]

I did not see the links for the cables and the HDMI Adapters. Can you send the links for those or redirect me to where I can find it..Thanks

[@Whiteinrevery]

Just updated our gear list with those products! So sorry about that. Forgot to add that to our kit. geni.us/gearlist

[@SamLi]

What extension arm are you using for the monitor?

[@Whiteinrevery]

do you mean the bracket or the little black extension piece? I have all the parts listed in our gear list link in our description :)

[@FlyingJackalope]

I don’t see the links for those smallrig nato grips. Do you mind posting that?

[@Whiteinrevery]

In the description it has the link to all the gear in this video. geni.us/gearlist

[@steevesaintvil6668]

White In Revery hi how do you get the rubber bands over the ronin s motors when attempting to slide them unto the arms, for the hdmi cord ?