DJI Ronin 4D-6K Review
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The DJI Ronin 4D is less a camera and more a statement about the future of filmmaking. By integrating a full-frame cinema camera directly into a 4-axis stabilization system, DJI created a new category of tool that solves problems creators may not have known they had. Its signature feature, the active Z-axis, delivers footage with a smoothness that traditional gimbals can't quite replicate, effectively eliminating the bobbing motion from walking. Combined with a truly innovative LiDAR autofocus system and robust wireless video transmission, the 4D makes impossibly complex shots achievable for solo operators and small crews.
This is not, however, a camera for everyone or every situation. The all-in-one design results in a system that is inevitably heavy and requires a commitment to its proprietary media and battery ecosystem. While it excels at capturing fluid, stabilized motion, it is not a nimble run-and-gun substitute for a mirrorless camera. The Ronin 4D is a specialized instrument. It demands a specific workflow but rewards the user with a unique creative capability and an efficiency that can fundamentally change how a production approaches its most dynamic shots. It’s a bold, ambitious system that stands alone in the market.
- Unparalleled 4-axis stabilization smooths operator movement
- Groundbreaking LiDAR autofocus system is fast and reliable
- Excellent 6K CinemaDNG and ProRes RAW image quality
- Fully integrated design simplifies complex camera setups
- Strong built-in wireless video and control system
- Heavy and bulky system requires significant operator strength
- High cost of entry for the camera and proprietary accessories
- Relies on proprietary media (ProSSD) and batteries
- Audio inputs are limited and less robust than competitors
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More than two years since the release of the original Ronin 4D with its 6K camera, DJI finally delivered on their promise and released the 8K version of the X9 Zenmuse camera module for their unique gimbal camera. Let’s have a look!
DJI has announced the Ronin 4D, a fully integrated camera and gimbal solution that can capture 8K RAW. It also features an optional LiDAR focusing system and wireless transmission and control system.
This article discusses the lens options and considerations for using the DJI Ronin 4D-6K, featuring its interchangeable lens mounts and advanced stabilization.
It was a big deal when DJI announced it was entering the cinema camera market with the Ronin 4D. The brand’s 6K version hit the market first and had a ton of never-before-seen tech for cinema systems.
I’ve been in the camera review game for a decade and a half and while the pleasure of checking out new gear hasn’t diminished, it’s very rare for me to be truly excited about a new camera. Well, that happened two years ago with the DJI Ronin 4D release, and now we have an impressive new 8K version to check out.
DJI is making a cinema camera with a built-in gimbal and LIDAR focusing, and it can shoot at up to 8K resolution.
Still, there's nothing else out there that can remotely rival its tech and design.
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About this product
The DJI Ronin 4D-6K is a professional video camera designed for stabilization and intuitive operation. It offers 6K resolution filmmaking capabilities and is suitable for various production environments.
Specs
- Battery
- TB50 Intelligent Battery, 4280 mAh, Approx. 1.5 hours charging time
- Weight Grams
- 1450 g (main body), 1040 g (gimbal), 4670 g (overall with all modules excluding lens and storage card)
- Dimensions Mm
- 235×115×160 mm (main body), 309×290×277 mm (overall)
- Build Material
- Carbon fiber, aluminum/magnesium alloy
- Bit Depth
- 10-bit
- Raw Video
- Internal, Apple ProRes RAW HQ / Apple ProRes RAW
- Log Profiles
- D-Log, Rec.709, HLG
- Internal Codecs
- Apple ProRes RAW HQ, Apple ProRes RAW, Apple ProRes 4444 XQ, Apple ProRes 422 HQ, Apple ProRes 422 LT, H.264 (4:2:0 10-bit)
- Max Frame Rate 4k
- 4K 120p
- Max Frame Rate Hd
- 1080/120p
- Max Recording Time
- Approx. 150 minutes
- Max Video Resolution
- 6K (6008 x 3168)
- Lidar Fov
- 30cm to 3m @>18% reflectivity 60° (horizontal) × 45° (vertical), 30cm to 10m @>18% reflectivity 60° (horizontal) × 7° (vertical)
- Audio Format
- LPCM 2-ch, 24-bit 48kHz
- Dynamic Range
- 14+ stops
- Storage Media
- DJI PROSSD 1TB, CFexpress 2.0 Type B, USB-C SSD
- White Balance
- Manual 2,000-11,000 Kelvin and tint adjustment, supports AWB
- Built In Nd Filters
- Clear, 2 (0.3), 4 (0.6), 8 (0.9), 16 (1.2), 32 (1.5), 64 (1.8), 128 (2.1), 256 (2.4), 512 (2.7)
- Dji O3 Pro Max Bitrate
- 50 Mbps
- Lidar Laser Wavelength
- 940 nm
- Maximum Z Axis Payload
- 2000 g
- Angular Vibration Range
- ±0.01°
- Gimbal Mechanical Range
- Pan: ±330°, Tilt: -75° to 175°, Roll: -90° to 230°, Z-Axis Range: approx 130mm
- Dji O3 Pro Max Bandwidth
- 40 MHz
- Max Gimbal Control Speed
- DJI Master Wheels or DJI Force Pro: 360°/s (Tilt, Roll, Pan), Ronin 4D Hand Grips: 120°/s (Tilt, Roll, Pan)
- Gimbal Controllable Range
- Pan: ±285°, Tilt: -55° to +155°, Roll: ±35°
- Lidar Range Finder Weight
- 88 g
- Lidar Range Finder Dimensions
- 71×47×34 mm
- Lidar Range Measurement Precision
- 0.3-1m (±1%), 1-10m (±1.5%)
- Dji O3 Pro Max Transmission Distance
- 20,000 ft (approx. 6km, FCC-compliant)
- Dji O3 Pro Minimum End To End Latency
- 100 ms or 68 ms
- Dji O3 Pro Max Transmission Resolution Frame Rate
- 1920×1080 @60fps
- Sensor Size
- 35mm full-frame
- Sensor Type
- CMOS
- Image Processor
- CineCore 3.0
- Effective Megapixels
- 24.1 Megapixel
- Launch Price Usd
- 4999.00
- Dual Native Iso
- Yes (800/5000)
- Iso Range Video
- EI 200-12800
- Shutter Speed Electronic
- 1/24s-1/8000s
- Rear Screen
- 5.5 inches rotational LCD touchscreen, 1920x1080, 1000 cd/m"
- Touchscreen
- Yes
- Lens Mount
- DX Mount, DL mount, L mount, M mount, E mount, PL mount
- Usb
- 1x USB3.1 Type-C Data Port
- Hdmi
- 1x HDMI Type-A Video Output Port (HDMI 2.0)
- Audio Io
- 1x 3.5mm TRS stereo input jack, 1x 3.5mm stereo output jack
- Wireless
- Wi-Fi
- Card Slots
- 1x CFexpress 2.0 Type B, 1x DJI PROSSD 1TB, 1x USB-C SSD
- Ibis
- 4-Axis
- Af Points
- 43,200 ranging points
- Af System
- LiDAR Focusing, Autofocus, Automated Manual Focus
- Subject Detection
- Human face/body recognition
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