Hey guys, I am thinking of buying a Ronin S, and I dont know how I can carry it around, especially when traveling. How do you guys travel with your Ronin? I would like to use a backpack, which should carry a mirrorless body with a prime lens attached and couple more primes alongside with the Ronin-S.
I really like the Thinktank Perception Pro, but that does not seem a good option for Ronin-S. Has anyone used this backpack with Ronin?

Hi ibro, thanks for your interest in Ronin-S, the Ronin-S comes with the carrying case, we recommend to carry it around with its carrying case.

Thank you for the reply Mindy. I'm aware of the carrying case, but it is bit bulky, I generally have to pack light, therefore I need another solution for this.

ibro Posted at 2018-10-29 00:52
Thank you for the reply Mindy. I'm aware of the carrying case, but it is bit bulky, I generally have to pack light, therefore I need another solution for this.

We do not have other cases can be recommended officially, hope other users could give you some advice.

I have a Tenba Solstice 24l where the Ronin -S fits in the front pocket. I then have room for my 5D mk IV with EF300mm f2.8 is, EF24-70mm f4.0 is and Sigma art 20mm f1.4. My tripod fits in one of the side pockets, leaving one side pocket for a water bottle. My Mavic pro fits in the top compartment with CS 5.5 mountet to the controller. 3 extra batteries and various small items fits too. The front compartment is not very well padded, but some common sense and there should not be any issues.

Wow! That's a lot of gear you carry with your backpack. Thanks for the reply! The Solstice looks like a great backpack, but unfortunately the only Tenba bags I can find are the messenger bags where I live.

ibro Posted at 2018-10-29 02:25
Wow! That's a lot of gear you carry with your backpack. Thanks for the reply! The Solstice looks like a great backpack, but unfortunately the only Tenba bags I can find are the messenger bags where I live.

I got mine from ebay as they are unavaliable where i live as well.

I'm not saying you can't and I'm not saying you shouldn't travel with the Ronin-S but this thing is heavy and awkward. There's no real good way to lock the motors, they swing freely when turned off, sure there's velcro but it's a rather pedestrian solution for an all-metal pro gimbal.

I have this thing in a padded pelican case, not to mention when it's all kitted out and setup, the Ronin-S looks like a piece of alien technology. There's no real way to not draw attention to yourself when operating in public. If it was a paid travel video, or I was collecting b-roll to use professionally, I would consider solutions and make due with inconveniencies and take the Ronin-S+ bigger camera. However, if this is for personal use, there are lighter more " travel-friendly" options, even smaller camera + gimbal setups that fit into smaller bags.

This thing is just a beast, like I said, in theory, it's a single-handed gimbal "perfect" for travel. In practice, it's a heavy pro gimbal meant for set use or dedicated operator situations with burst style usage. I couldn't imagine carrying this thing around and using it all day, unless, as I said, it was for paid work.

If it works for you, more power to you, hopefully, you find what you're looking for.

I just disconnect the battery and put it in upper part of manfrotto befree backpack, along with A7rii+16-35/2.8,55/1.8,70-200/4 and befree tripod