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SPECIFICATIONS
Axes: Three Load capacity: 4.5kg/9.9lb
Battery: 1950mAh Runtime: 13 hours Charging time: 1.5 hours Display: Fixed touchscreen OLED Connectivity: 2.4GHz, Bluetooth 5.0, 4x USB-C, Android and iOS app Dimensions: 271x283x75mm/ 10.67x11.14x2.95in folded Weight: 1.24kg/2.74lb
FAST SETTING Sport mode makes the gimbal more responsive (above), while the Combo kit is tremendous value (right)
RSA communication port provides additional connectivity with third- party accessories or DJI’s own kit. If rigging up the kit is essential, there’s support for the £949/$1099 DJI Video Transmitter, which enables high-definition live feeds and remote- control capabilities ideal for small crew productions. Add the £719/$929 Focus Pro Hand Unit, and maybe team it up with the £1979/$2499 High-Bright Monitor Combo (this includes the Video Transmitter so you don’t need to buy that extra) and you have a fully pro system that allows a remote focus puller to keep things pin-sharp, as well as enabling a client or director to see what’s being shot. But if it’s AF you want, and you are using a manual focus lens, go for the optional £549/$699 LiDAR unit that sits on top of the camera. DJI claims that there are 76,800 ranging points, up by 77% from the older model, to increase human detection and reduce focus hunting. The system does not detect humans at all distances, just up to 20m/65.6ft – which is triple that of the previous generation. Using its wide field of view of 70°, the updated Activetrack Pro works with AI algorithms to track moving subjects. It’s amazing that a gimbal can track
use. It’s all simple, if you are used to setting up a gimbal. If this is your first motorised stabiliser, beware of a relatively steep learning curve. The DJI now has Bluetooth wireless control to suit many modern cameras, meaning you can start recording and even zoom your lens from the gimbal’s controls. The RS 4 Pro now takes up to two of the new Focus Pro motors on 15mm rails, so that one can be set to focus and another to zoom. Alternatively, if you use a camera with a servo zoom lens then the Bluetooth connection will provide zoom control. The kit comes with the Raveneye wireless transmitter that slots under the camera plate and takes an HDMI lead from your camera. This emits a signal so you can use your smartphone and the DJI app to monitor the footage being shot. Also included is a phone holder so you can mount your phone to the side of the gimbal and use it as a monitor. There’s also a side handle so you can handhold the kit and a single Focus Pro motor. A second motor costs £119/$149. When using the motor, controlling focus is smooth and easy, giving a tactile feel. It’s also quicker as the motor is 30% faster. If you want to include the RS 4 Pro in more high-end productions, an
a moving subject and automatically focus a manual focus cine lens to keep things sharp. You can even adjust focus speed and select different focus area modes, too. No AF system is perfect, which is where Automated Manual Focus comes in, allowing incredibly quick changes from auto to manual focus. Ideally used with the LiDAR waveform as a focus tool, taking full manual control is simple when needed. All this extra equipment does add significantly to the cost and weight of the RS 4 Pro. It also adds a lot of cables, and managing them is a necessary chore. But it does make the RS 4 Pro a truly professional-level gimbal. Without all this, the Combo kit comes with the Image Transmitter, Focus Pro motor, phone mount, carrying handle and fitted case, which is all that many filmmakers will ever need. But if your needs and budget grow, the DJI will grow with you. PRO MOVIEMAKER RATING: 9/10 The most feature-packed, powerful, but affordable gimbal system Pros: A do-it-all motorised gimbal for serious pro use Cons: Heavy and pricey when loaded with accessories
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