The ULTIMATE DJI Ronin-S REVIEW and Tutorial Walk-Through

[@CineD]

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[@evanbutler6465]

Your choice of background was fucking stupid

[@pieterpauwelbeelaerts5995]

I don't have a gimbal yet but I can compose my own music which is a part so much filmmakers ignore

[@evanbutler9813]

This gimbal ISNT 1 handed you fucking idiot

[@BlazenReacts]

Do You got a video for smooth running settings.!??

[@Yartin]

I just picked up the Ronin-s and it's my first gimble. Wish it came with a gym membership...this thing is a work out

[@adomstudios]

I'm sure you haven't tried the Ronin-M before? You would probably need a black card gym membership lol

[@amoghthorave3385]

It's almost winter and I started sweating lol XD

[@MobiusStudiosJack]

You could try grabbing a shoulder strap off of amazon. They help a lot for the Ronin-S and they're only about $30 USD.

[@SAMG-K-Studio]

Hahahaha 🤣

[@MetrologyEngineer]

Same… I’m going to need someone else to help me hold it.

[@GarretGrayCamera]

I just bought this used for $120. I can’t believe it has so many features. I wasn’t expecting that. This is a great intro tutorial for me.

[@CineD]

Great to hear! Happy that it was useful to you. Nino

[@marekpetrovic2097]

I've been using this model for about 5 years (not regularly), but just last week I discovered you can pause it, flip it upside down, turn the arms to the other side, unpause, and continue using it in inverted mode... Genius!

[@DarqChildNYC]

This is one of the BEST reviews/tutorials I've come across in ages! It was well thought out, informative and engaging. I'm new to hybrid shooting and film making and so I was super hesitant to invest in a gimbal. I researched and compared all the offerings and always leaned toward the DJI Ronin S. It's an investment in both money and learning so I was not going to make the decision lightly. After watching your video twice I decided to pull the plug and buy the Ronin S. I love that it can handle large rigs as well as small. That the motors are virtually silent and hefty. The options for future add-ons to the gimbal. I love that the interface on both the gimbal itself and the app are intuitive. They've also updated features for the Sony mirrorless line so that's aBIG plus. I'm sill a little skeptical about the weight but I tried the Tilta and that thing was a beast. Although I loved practically everything about the Tilta it was too heavy for me. I have a Sony A7III with not only the kit lens but the Sony 85mm f1.8, the Sony 50mm f1.8 and the Samyang 35mm f2.8 to start me off. My DJI Ronin S comes in this Friday! I'm super excited! Thanks for providing such great content!

[@CineD]

DarqChildNYC thank you so much! Comments like this one is why we do what we do :) keep me posted about your progress. Cheers, Nino

[@exogendesign4582]

I've been using glider for a long time, and choose to get this beast. It took me a long time to get good in the glider like 2-3 months before I could fully utilize using it, it was pretty heavy but learning it day by day makes your arm stronger, in the Ronin-S it took me 1 hour just to figure out everything, Blew my mind about how good it is, you don't need to think about balancing and anything, Downside is its really heavy, I am using 80d armed with 18-35 f1.8 Sigma Art lens, And its really heavy specially doing the 360 (vortex shot) Close to the face where you lift it up so close to the face, but My film making really blew to the ceiling its like I am now 100 times better than before, Thanks for this video helps me add some tips on using this beast, Great video keep it up!

[@gregpoiboy]

Glad to hear it works with the 80D and sigma 18-35 art. Same camera/lens i plan on using with a gimbal.

[@funwithyoudon7982]

Thanks man. Really helpful. Amazing that Ronin doesn't have any tutorial like this on their website which is a shame on them. They should pay you for doing it for them.

[@gamerpoets]

1 year ago today... i think i found the right video = ) Happy anniversary.

[@derekbeacon9931]

I've been watching a lot of videos on the Ronin S and this was the most useful. In my view the best I've seen so far! Great work.

[@RonnKilby]

Excellent Nino. Super informative. It was a pleasure meeting you in Surrey at Bloom's Filmmakers Masterclass a few years ago. Hope you are well.

[@freestyleskyline]

Hey I might be 4 years late but I also got my gimbal for $120 and this video has been extremely helpful with teaching me how to properly use it

[@valerievozza4437]

Wow, one of THE best demos I've ever seen! Thanks for your expertise!

[@GUAYABAFELIZ]

This tutorial is better than the DJI tutorial! I am subscribing to this channel. Excited to start using my Ronin S.

[@TimHalvorson]

Best review on the Ronin-S I've found so far! Just came in the mail and this 1 video has me feeling confident to leverage all the features and really sink my teeth into exploring how it can improve my shots. Cheers!

[@wojciechprzepiora4976]

I think this video was my deciding factor and researching for so long! Great video thank you!

[@CineD]

Wow thank you! Hope you supported what we do by order from one of the links below the video :)

[@revup67]

Excellent - no frills, straight forward and thorough. Thanks.

[@MIRAJADESIGN]

Thanks for diving in deep on this. One of the best reviews on the Ronin-S for sure.

[@mercurial22]

Thanks! My Ronin S just shipped finally after two months of waiting, can’t wait to get my hands on it!

[@Auroz]

Lucky you xD I still wait for mine to get shipped after more than 3 months!

[@Imageyenation]

Thank you for this review. I recently purchased this gimbal and am looking forward to using it. You explained some things that I had wondered about. Happy shooting!

[@svenhenig70]

Nice film and great presenter - thank you. I am already waiting for my Ronin S for more than 2 months - come on DJI!

[@CineD]

Ha, thanks Sven. I hope you used one of our sponsors so we don't make these reviews in vain :-) I am sure it will arrive soon as they are really shipping numbers now. Nino

[@svenhenig70]

All these films are not for vain - you improve your english and become a great presenter - all for free ;-) But a sponsor and dealer in "real" Europe would be great. But if one of the existing sponsors offers a quick delivery of the Ronin S and Mavic 2 Pro I am your man (again)

[@JoseVazquezEd]

I emailed DJI soonafter purchasing mine back on august 2nd. told them i did wedding films and really needed it shipped soon. within a week it was at my doorsteps. i believe they got my email and prioritized my shipping. after the purchase confirmed on august 21st, it arrived august 24th the day before a wedding

[@Hyminym]

I've been watching a lot of reviews on this gimbal and this is by far the best one i've seen, thanks for all the quality information!

[@JakobSFilms]

The intro was the best! Great Review.

[@tonysfilmhoek]

That first shot was hilariously great! 😉 thats why i keep watching. 👍🏼🥳

[@deannadidthat4530]

Thanks man, I was struggling before I watched this.

[@madalitsophiri7457]

I Like The Way You Explain Stuff

[@AIPTutorials]

I'm so excited for my Ronin-S to arrive tomorrow. I added the command unit to the order so the phone app isn't a necessity (although no clue whether or not its worth the extra $120 yet). I haven't seen a bad review on this thing yet, and I've been paying attention since it came out. Also would like to point out that DJI offers payments through a company called Affirm where you can set up an actual monthly payment plan. I went with the 12 month plan which is $78 a month. Hard to believe it wasn't even that long ago that this technology was only really accessible to big productions.

[@carlculpepperimages]

Great review/tutorial! Thanks for taking the time and effort to create such an informative video. I've been hesitant to pull the trigger (pun intended) on a gimbal for my GH5, but this video is very encouraging.

[@flipfilms1759]

I really like your reviews, solid content, I just bought the Ronin S and watched this video to familiarize myself with all the functions.

[@robfearonphotographyhillwa9583]

Great review and in my opinion the best out there on KZbin I have watched them all well made and informative video with great content. now subbed thanks, just bought the S myself

[@CineD]

Rob Fearon Photography thank you Rob!! Really appreciated :))

[@reallifetravel9336]

Ive just purchased the Ronin S and this was super helpful as this is my first gimbal! Thanks!

[@techsavvydaddy5616]

Very thorough tutorial, thank you. I am on my way to a shoot where I will be using a friend's Ronin S for the first time. Your tutorial has given me the confidence to do so without fear. I have been looking at getting my own gimbal, and the Ronin S keeps ticking all the boxes.

[@tanvir13101991]

Great tutorial, recently got my Ronin S. cant wait to create awesome stuff

[@uzibatish172]

Tanvir Mohammed How does it work for you?

[@ArtMorera]

hands down the best tool for filming ever.

[@XALIRATE]

Recently got my DJI Ronin-S. Learned a lot from this video. Thank you for sharing and I can’t wait to start using mine 😁

[@ryguyhart]

Great video! I recently purchased this gimbal and your video was incredibly helpful. Thank you!

[@uzibatish172]

Ryan Hart do you recommend it?

[@ryguyhart]

@@uzibatish172 absolutely! It's a beast though. It gets heavy after a while.

[@uzibatish172]

Ryan Hart even though my Nikon D750 is not compatible?

[@ryguyhart]

@@uzibatish172 that just means you wont be able to use the follow focus wheel or the record button. I would look into that. I'm using a Canon 5d mark iv

[@uzibatish172]

Ryan Hart Thank you, I was told I can purchase the motor. I think I will buy it. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@tubekane]

Very good professional review . Thank you

[@adrianorodrigues3823]

Absolutely stunning review, well done!

[@SickTilDeath]

loved the intro nino, the way you looked at that thing, i could swear you guys were dating lol

[@NinoLeitner1]

It felt like it after working with the thing for weeks. My girlfriend was getting jealous. Lol

[@aliomarmuhamad]

thanks man, this a video what is realy called review and tutorial, other people make short review and was disgusting,big thanks for you 😘

[@tonylorentzen]

I see you're loving it as much as me, Nino :-)

[@CineD]

Absolutely, and I wasn't expecting it at all to work that well for me. Nino

[@AndreasRumpf]

Thank you! Your video helped me so much with getting started with the Ronin -S and my Nikon D850.

[@toadpond101]

Nice review. I have been looking at the gimbal for a bit now. I may now have to send the money because of your review :)

[@eddiev9327]

I’m sold. Thank you.

[@Mightythunder0987]

Intro literally made me subscribe

[@Philipe0849]

Your video information is excellent. I'm subscribing. Your video is very informative and professional. Unlike some who kind of just show off their new gadgets/toy, and try to act funny or silly. Very well done

[@CineD]

Thank you! Appreciate it

[@CubedAgency]

Thanks for the info! I just wanted to say that if you are considering buying the Ronin-S, DO IT!! It's the best piece of equipment I purchased other than my camera! Also I just saw there's a firmware update for it, so don't forget to update your gimbal if you own it already.

[@TomGlander]

This is well done. I know so much more now. Thank you.

[@swkaushik]

Very nice explanation

[@CineD]

Thank you

[@swkaushik]

@@CineD welcome Sir I am Kaushik Bhattacharya I am a Cinematographer I am from India [phone] I am working for last 35 years

[@snapshit8617]

Actually I use my Ronin S one-handed quite a lot! Every time I'm doing shots on rough terrain where I am also quickly moving around the Subject I'm filming, I will have one hand on my Ronin and the other I use to balance myself. Well certainly those kind of shots cannot take much longer than let's say 3-5 minutes as they are very exhausting! But thanks to a little strength training these shots become definitely feasible ;D BTW awesome Review and tutorial! This has really helped me a lot to understand the app :D

[@jabulaniharvey]

yass! Get the gym subscription ready....fabulous product fabulous video. Want me one

[@rubenidarraga7535]

Great video! .. Thank you. Looking forward to use it with my Panasonic G9.

[@MatthewHyatt]

I love the handheld gimbals for the sake of footprint. I can squeeze in and out of crowds at weddings and stuff without being this big presence that often makes people nervous and less natural.

[@CineD]

Absolutely agree! Nothing smaller and better than this kind of gimbal.

[@sfaiccoproductions9383]

Great Video, very educational, I am currently researching camera's/equipment and this video provided a wealth of information, Thank you.

[@TheWhiskeyDictionary]

Wonderful video. Thank you for the hard work

[@EnforcerMan]

Nice review man. As my KZbin channel is growing and I get request for more serious projects I decided to invest and purchase one today. I’m excited to learn what I can do with it for my future videos and projects. I subscribed. 👍🏼👊🏼💪🏼

[@CineD]

EnforcerMan thank you!! Nino

[@itsThemuRR]

Great tutorial and review, thanks!

[@CineD]

Thank you!

[@TheBalbs247]

Great tutorial, thank you for posting! I was having some issues with the first few shoots, but this explains a lot. Thanks!

[@darrinyo-mamakimble7002]

Great review helped me make my decision on whether or not to purchase used or the brand new version

[@siddharthx]

very comprehensive and informative... well done...

[@deltalima5806]

Great video, thank you for doing this.

[@4minvacstories253]

BEST review out there ! Actually gave up on most other KZbin reviews as they all seem to be sponsored by a company. Do you have comments on the new Zhiyun Weebil or crane 3 vs the Ronin S ?? Wanted to upgrade from my Zhiyun crane 1 V2 , but the more KZbin you watch the more confused you get LOL . Other KZbinrs said they don,t like the Ronin S as the motors are weak ?? Anyway subbed ....Great Job

[@SweetSourTravel]

4 min vac stories feel the same

[@skyphotography4918]

I’m pretty new with my ronin-s I will go through those settings I think it will work for me. thanks for this awesome video.

[@aroefilms]

Have to express gratitude in pointing out the *necessity* of auto-tuning every time you rebalance with new lens! During a wedding, my pan and tilts from joystick were less than smooth, lots of jerks and jumps in trajectory. The lesson: never auto-tuned. After I troubleshot upon coming home, discovered that it was essential for perfectly smoove movement. Take note!

[@CineD]

Happy to hear Aaron!! Nino

[@cisaloproductions4837]

For some reason when ever autotune the motors they do this shaking/trembling things

[@alokkarnik1867]

true

[@IlCoachtisegue]

Very good video tutorial, un saluto dall'Italia

[@huntskopf123]

6:03 ... yes sir... believe it or not but there are shooting days like this haha

[@christianmejia4839]

Thank you for making this video, very informative and helpful.

[@phillansticecardiff3948]

Excellent video Nino!! Thank you.

[@davidhalalaimariadinulescu]

Hi! This is the best tutorial I have seen on the DJI Ronin S. It really helps a lot, especially when you are a beginner. Yet, I cannot manage to enable the channel control settings for the infinite roll on the application. They are somehow inactive. Do you have any idea why and how I can solve the problem? Thanks a lot!

[@CineD]

Thank you, appreciate it! Sorry that is impossible to say from here without seeing your settings.

[@hongsfamily8573]

Thank you for your tutorial video. This video helps me tons!

[@keithbrown454]

Good video and I enjoyed it immensely.

[@jimmywinskowski5489]

This is great!! Thank you 🙏🏼

[@MikeHess]

Thank you! This was very informative and well done 👍🏻

[@CineD]

Thanks Mike :) Nino

[@SmartPhotoVault]

The best review. Thank you 🙏🏼

[@kolors101]

Grüezi Nino! Well done review!

[@CineD]

Ha, danke dir!

[@KillingTheMost]

Give this man an Oscar!

[@MatthewHyatt]

BTW freakin great review and tutorial!!!

[@CineD]

Thanks Matthew :)

[@juwannnelson7586]

Great video!

[@GlobOfTravel]

Amazing review

[@thinkmorganmedia6016]

New App! Need to do a updated video for the new app.

[@jameswooster8254]

fantastic review bro. Now I have to buy one hahaha .

[@CineD]

Thanks so much John!! Nino

[@jonathanmasters2178]

If you update the firmware the 5D 4 is supported for focus control now.

[@NinoLeitner1]

Good to know!

[@leomars8586]

You sure? I updated mine and it still does not work

[@jonathanmasters2178]

Leo Mars positive, you probably aren’t using the right cable. Plug the android style cable into the bottom half of the USB port on the 5D Mark IV and the light on the focus wheel should turn green. Did you update the gimbal with the computer and not just the app on your phone?

[@Hrom937]

Thanks, just worked for me following your directions.

[@kennydavis5594]

HI Jonathan, What about the 80D?

[@HighCalip]

Learned alot well done with eye candy to boot lol

[@m0nztam0nk]

Just used the ronin s on the last wedding film. Im not exaggerating, i managed to bring the battery down to the last bit. And it wasnt even the longest shooting ever. So, actually the battery is very well thought out!

[@CineD]

S.H. Oh wow interesting to hear! Are you sure it was balanced perfectly? Should use very little battery then. I found it drains faster when the balance is a bit off. Nino

[@m0nztam0nk]

cinema5D well, when checking the footage i found also some bad gimbal induced shakes, maybe a slight hint for off balance. But i rebalanced it almost 5times. Didnt recalibrate though, that couldve been the cause of the wobbles. Also: GH5 with speedbooster xl and sigma 18-35 was a very heavy setup too...and it was 12jours of shooting so...

[@CineD]

Wow, well 12 hours of shooting explains it :-) At least they really seem to be honest about how long it lasts!! Nino

[@m0nztam0nk]

cinema5D yeah, but i was only actually „shooting“ for around 5 hours. So as to be expected, with a heavy payload thats maybe not perfectly balanced, it can get close on a very long day...still, if i figure out to completely eliminate the wobbles in some shots, it will be the best gimbal for huge projects like Weddings. As it usually outlasts the project or the operator, which is exactly what it should do, awesome!

[@m0nztam0nk]

cinema5D by the way: did you experience the gimbal „wobble“ (very quick up-down wave for around 2-3 times under heavy stress (running) or at angled gripping positions? Im trying to figure out hoe to avoid that...has ruined some awesome shots, as its almost impossible to get in post...

[@str8uptv]

Thanks. I LOVE the Ronin S. So happy with it.

[@normanleyvagarcia9310]

thank u very much bro, very useful, i have sony a7 and my multi cable is coming from hong kong, i really like your explanation

[@barelydigital30016]

Well it make sense that so what called "one hand stabilizer" because its about the portability of it, thats why this kind of stabilizer existed in the first place.

[@EscapeScenes]

Thankyou I really enjoyed your tutorial.

[@JCLA_13]

This is an excellent video!

[@AyoolaBoyejo]

Wondering if this is still a good buy in 2022. I just saw a used one that's in a perfect condition for $300.

[@speliotis]

thank you..

[@sacraments666]

Thanks for the review!

[@Masterstreami]

Thank You very much. Best Review !

[@CineD]

Thanks so much! Nino

[@AlexLopez-iy4by]

Thank you for great review.

[@CineD]

Thanks Alex!

[@omarmateo8670]

Sooo what you’re saying is I bought the perfect product 😎

[@garyquintrell4878]

Great content and informative ...

[@sveny078]

Thank you so much for this amazing tutorial ! Beste Tut ever noBS

[@ker_possible]

The technology is getting so light which is awesome! I mean even a MacBook Air gets heavy if you carry it around all day. Though the lightweight technology did not have women in mind while creating filming equipment, it certainly is making it easier on women to create without the worry of needing extra help when you want to go out and shoot by yourself. Bigger is not better. Heavier equipment does not make more creative. I’m loving my DJI Osmo Mobile 2 until I can afford a stabilizer for my dslr.

[@rosswoodall988]

Great review, convinced me

[@rodneyharshii360]

Wish you would have took more time explaining the balancing process.

[@NatureAmbienceVibes]

Great video