FlySD
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After using the Ronin for the last couple days with my D810 and GH5, I am having some buyers remorse. I have used the Ronin and the Ronin M in the past and even though they had their own issues, I can't get used to the S.
TLDR: I think I will be selling/returning this next week. (San Diego Area)
The Weight:
I wonder if most people are not complaining about the weight only because of the ease of putting it down on the tripod. I never had a complaint about not having a tripod because whenever I used the Ronin or Ronin M, I attached the Gimbal Stand to a Light Stand. (this obviously is not a good solution if you are running and gunning on a larger location) I know this isn't supposed to be for 20 min clips, but it just doesn't feel comfortable to me. Having all the weight in one line compared to spread out with the original Ronins just isn't cutting it for me. If they come out with a two handle setup, then I basically have a Ronin S in Original Ronin's Clothing...
Camera Support (& shipping):
I have to believe after ordering the Mavic 2 (after a delay in release) and having it ship the same day, if DJI realized they rushed the Ronin S to market before all the kinks were worked out as well as before they had enough stock for demand. Pushing out the supported Camera list and then deleting cameras afterwards seemed very unprofessional and deceptive. How does DJI not have a testing department that double checked compatailbity and then paired with their marketing and communications department to put out correct literature for the Ronin S?? (they obviously do have these departments, but they failed miserably on this launch)
Engineering:
I will admit, I probably purchased this because it let's face it, its cool as hell; however, on use there are glaring issues. I first saw these while watching Tom's Tech Time review when he was not happy about the Gimbal basically running into itself & camera when powered off. Not having any time of brake on the motors, makes for a very floppy mess when powered down. Full disclosure, the other Ronins aren't immune to this, but having the Gimbal hang from the top rather than mount to the bottom alleviates this a bit. Additionally, this might just be user error, but when balancing/ moving the different areas of the gimbal, they can run into each other, why are there not stops along the rails to stop this?
Packaging/ Case:
As far as retail packaing, the Ronin S in my opinion is simple, efficient, and attractive. As far as a case for actual use, it is mildly infuriating. I know balancing the gimbal does not take that long; however you need to double that work because when trying to packing it up, all the adjustments you have made have to be undone. I do not have a solution for this other than more of a bag system; however, it seems like an oversight.
Focus Knob:
The incompatibility with my D810 is frustrating. On the Gh5 it is cool; however, it doesn't seem very smooth. I won't go on much further with this as, this feature is new to me because I have only had the GH5 for two days.
360 Flashlight:
This is a very cool feature**** WHEN the gimbal motors do not give out and stop balancing. When this happens we go back to my Engineering section and the gimbal parts and camera run into each other or the gimbal decides to freak out and have a seizure.
Learning Curve:
A seemingly less professional tool than the original seems harder to use to me? Anyone else?
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