DJI an industry leader in drones like the DJI mini 4 Pro, and pro gimbal stabilizers like the DJI Osmo Pocket 3, released an upgraded version of the DJI RS 3 the new DJI RS 4 Pro. The new gimbal stabilizer by DJI has a 3-axis stabilizer and an extended battery making and the two motors powering the new DJI RS 4 Pro for exceptional performance and capability. The new DJI Focus Pro, is full of features and specs that make this especially helpful if you are already in the DJI control ecosystem using the DJI transmission.
When taking still images or video recordings, having an this all in one gimbal control stabilizer the DJI RS 4 Pro combo, lets the user shoot clear, sharp and vibrant videos and sill photos. This is a great improvement over handheld shooting, which can often times cause unwanted shake and blur in your exposure. This will give you smoother balancing of your camera for a great photography experience.
There are so many more detailed features and specs of this gimbal stabilizer showing off the RS stabilization algorithm for a smooth photo session, amongst other great features which showcase the functionality of this stabilizer. We will explore these and as you will see this is a great all in one gimbal stabilizer trumping that of standard tripod.
Specs and Features
The all new DJI RS 4 Pro offers some nice upgrades to the previous generation DJI RS 3 Pro. Besides for the high quality still photos and video recordings that this stabilizer will provide, the RS Stabilization algorithm will give your final exposures a cinematic quality viewing experience that you will love to share on social media or with your friends and loved ones. Being in the DJI ecosystem, you will find a plethora of stabilizers and drones that cater to beginners and professional drone pilots.
The DJI RS 4 Pro which is the gimbal stabilizer we are reviewing today, comes with an all new gimbal horizontal plate, designed to eliminate the requirement for additional accessories like a standard camera tripod. Cinematographers will love this feature as it allows the user to take advantage of it’s 2nd-gen native vertical shooting with ease. There are other usage scenarios for the DJI RS4 Pro including single handed operation, dual handed operation and briefcase handle mode. Just place your mirrorless camera from manufacturers like Sony or Canon into the gimbal stabilizer for a smoother balancing and shooting experience.
In addition to having all the power you need out of a battery, the DJI Gimbal Stabilizer provides additional comfort with the RS BG70 High-Capacity Battery Grip. This extended battery runtime offered with this battery grip gives you approximately 29 hours of extended battery runtime, so you shouldn’t have to worry about running out of juice to power your stabilizer. It also fully charges in approximately 1.5 hours for the basic battery. We do recommend purchasing a spare battery or a portable power bank which will allow for longer shooting sessions. This comes in handy when shooting long landscape or cityscape sessions with fast moving objects.
The tremendous autofocus system on the DJI RS 4 Pro gives cinematographers the tools to compose more accurate, distant subjects, and intelligent focus pro LiDAR (lidar autofocus) like the one found on the DJI Ronin only adds to this. Many photographers, especially beginners will rave how autofocus is a great way to have the camera automatically adjust the settings based off the shooting environment. But to get the most out of your DJI RS 4 Pro Combo, you may want to experiment with shooting in manual mode control, that way you get the most functionality out of your camera. You can manually set items like the focus length, aperture, ISO and white balance settings to meet the needs of your photography scene.
With the LiDAR and DJI Ronin image transmitter, you can get LiDAR or (Light Detection and Ranging) waveform meaning you will get more light energy getting to the image sensor. The LiDAR focusing will also give the user the ability to get a great angles of view on over 76,800 ranging points and a tremendous subject focusing distance of up to 20 meters.
You will get tremendous precision focus and zoom at the same time when you install the dual Focus Pro Motors. When paired with the Focus Pro Hand Unit and the High Bright Remote Monitor you get the next generation of remote gimbal control and focus control. While using the DJI RS 4 Pro, the DJI focus pro motor will get you even better focusing and zoom control when taking photos or videos. So just remove the stabilizer from it’s carrying case and place your camera into it and you are ready to go.
There is an all new upgraded ActiveTrack Pro, this allows you to lock on to a moving subject, so fast paced moving action shots are captured with tremendous clarity and sharpness. If you happen to be at a sports game (professional or otherwise) which will have it’s share of fast paced action, you don’t want to miss out on the perfect shot with your camera. Having this amazing gimbal stabilizer ensures that even fast action scenes at a distance will utilize the long ranging DJI transmission capabilities to get the images and videos you desire.
DJI has all range of customers in mind with this stabilizer, from the beginner to the professional photographer, this gadget comes in so handy. Whether you are shooting family events or general photography which lets the You don’t want to miss out on some great memories of games played that your child can look back on with pride. As we mentioned if you are a landscape, cityscape or street life photographer than this stabilizer will help you get some of the best shots of fast paced moving objects.
There is an RSA/NATO port which allows for the DJI RS 4 Pro to be paired with a larger sized groups of photography accoutrement and equipment.
For added ease in viewing and taking of still photos and video recordings, there is an 1.8” OLED touchscreen which gives the user more functionality on the DJI RS 4 Pro. Feel free to focus in on multiple points in the viewing screen so your final exposure will be a great shot of your subject by eliminating distraction when shooting. Use the DJI Ronin app to pair with your smartphone in the Force Mobile function to control the gimbal mode switch.
The payload capacity gets a nice bump up on the DJI RS 4 Pro. You can now have the gimbal stabilizer to carry up to 10 pounds, which also comes with improved motor torque by approx 20 percent over the last model, this also gives the gimbal stabilizer improved power redundancy. You can easily use the remote control for the DJI RS 4 Pro which adds even more functionality.
The second generation native vertical shooting provided by the DJI RS 4 Pro, plus it’s extended tilt axis gives you the ability and functionality to find the height and angle for your desired shot with tremendous ease.
The gimbal’s horizontal plate which is also a quick release plate, allows for simplistic back and forth between horizontal and vertical shooting using the gimbal mode switch. There is no need for additional accessories to achieve this. The all new plate and automated axis locks on the DJI RS 4 Pro makes DJI RS 4 Pro so versatile, as you don’t have to worry about camera shake and blur.
The configuration of the stabilizer lets the camera quickly be removed and re-installed. So changing your angle of view on your shot cam be done safely without wasting time. If you want to switch back and forth between horizontal shooting and vertical shooting or even FPV shooting, its as simple as a twist and click. (FPV shooting has come a long way thanks to the job DJI has done with it’s stabilizers and drones),
The artistically designed carbon fiber axis arms can accommodate a wide variety of mirrorless cameras and lens control setups. The axis arm is made with a Teflon coating plus the carbon fiber for comfortable usage. This will also make balancing the gimbal that much easier with less effort needed adjust the angle or tilt of the DJI RS 4 Pro.
With the included Bluetooth, you can pair your camera to the stabilizer and control the camera shutter directly from the gimbal base. So you can wirelessly control the functions of the stabilizer and camera or attach your device via the USB-C port on the stabilizer for a wired connection or use a charging cable for fast charging.
Finding that desired angle of view has never been easier with a fixed gimbal stabilizer. You can easily use the joystick mode switch shortcut for movement of the stabilizer, that includes panning or tilting the camera. In addition helping the DJI RS 4 Pro to achieve the tilt axis you desire, there is a fine-tuning knob to put the finishing touches on the stabilizer prior to taking your still photos or video recordings.
The Gimbal Stabilizer for you
As we have delineated previously this is DJI’s newest entry into the gimbal stabilizer market. With the upgrades provided over the previous generation model the RS 3 Pro Combo, you will be hard pressed to find such a versatile gimbal item that provides such vast functionality. Don’t hesitate, mount your camera into the all new DJI RS 4 Pro and be prepared for a more efficient, simplistic manner to get the variety of photos and videos you want.
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