bob_angie
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It's good that you're reaching out for advice, but you're not really asking the right questions. Long story short, there is no "right" gimbal, or "perfect gimbal" once size NEVER fits all in the film industry and every job requires different tools. The real question you need to ask yourself is, "what kind of content you want to create?" and go out there and start creating it. The best way to learn about gear is by being out in the field and using it, you'll learn very quickly about what you like and dislike.
That being said, My advice about the gimbal, go with the Zhiyun crane 2, not because it's better, not because I like it more, in fact, I own and use the Ronin-S but because it seems like you're new to the whole gimbal game and right now, the Zhiyun crane 2 is the more developed product.
You can fully kit out and design the rig the suits you best RIGHT NOW with crane 2 system, and better than that, you can get experience using 3-axis gimbals in a working environment honing your craft and skill. You can't really do that with the Ronin-s right now, while accessories and new features are on the way, with no release dates and slow shipping times, I cannot recommend the Ronin-S to first time users. It really only makes sense for working professionals who are used to kitting out rigs and have a lot of experience using stabilizers in a working environment, we knew what we were going to do with the Ronin-s the day it was announced at NAB.
The great thing is, after going out and honing your skill and working paid gigs with the crane 2, DJI should be all caught up on releasing the Ronin-s and accessories and you'll be ready and feel confident for the upgrade.
If I were you, I'd be more focused on the camera system and lenses you intend to grow into, that's a much more serious issue that will affect what and how you create content for years. if you go with the GH5 like you said, are you going to use native MFT lenses or are you going to use speedboosters? and if so, canon glass, nikon glass, sony glass? Are you intending to use electronic lenses and rely on autofocus, or use manual lenses and intend to pull focus manually? slapping a rubber gear on an electronic lens and using a motor is nothing like using a true manual cine-lens. There're so many factors that can contribute to what gear you need and for what situations and there is no "right answer" it's about finding the best tools that work for YOU because at the end of the day, you're the person that has to operate it and it's your content.
just some food for thought, I wish you well, it's a perilous journey you've just started but it's a hell of a good time. |
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