1000 day's with the DJI Ronin 4D- Detailed Review

After 3 years of using the DJI Ronin 4d on feature films, commercial shoots, and personal projects I share my experiences with you and explain how this camera can be used to raise the production quality of your videos.
In this review I'll talk about every part of the ronin 4d, I think that is best way to understand the price tag and how it's a value even at the retail price.
We will learn different ways to configuring the camera and how best to use those configurations from rigging up the 4d on a Easyrig and Tilta Float to using the 4d flex.
1000 days is long time to own and operate a camera in this day and age and this video explores the DJI Ronin 4D is the most exciting, a one of kind, paradigm shifting filmmaking tools to come out in the past decade. The 4d allows one man bands and small studios to create advanced cinematic shots that used to take teams of people and piles of expensive equipment to pull off.
Links:
DJI Ronin 4d Lens compatibility list
www.dji.com/ro...
Items mentioned in this video:
DJI Ronin 4d
Adorama
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Amazon
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High Bright remote monitor for the 4d
Adorama
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Amazon
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4d Flex
Adorama
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Amazon
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DJI Ronin 4d transmission expansion plate
Adorama
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Amazon
Ronin 4d L mount lens adapter for the Zenmuse x9
Adorama
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Amazon
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Tilta top handle for the DJI ronin 4d
adorama
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amazon
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Easyrig/Flycam vest
Amazon
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Adorama
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Easyrig quick release
Adorama
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Tilta Float
Amazon
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Adorama
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Tilta float quick release adapter for the ronin 4d
Amazon
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Adorama
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DJI Prime lenses
35mm f2.8 Lens
Amazon
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18mm f2.8 lens
adorama
adorama.rfvk.net/LXvNEV
Bag for the ronin 4d- Tenba 21' Cinelux High Top doctor bag
Adorama
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[@porsche205mph]

Just bought one. 8k 4D. Thanks for your updated review! Good job.

[@ThunderbirdCreative]

thanks man, hope you have a blast learning the camera

[@patrickbaitmen9290]

Question:
Is there a massive difference between pro res raw and 422hq or the one above.
I know what raw codes unlock but what I guess I’m asking is outside of those capabilities is the grade better.
Trying to work out if I purchase that or a new lens or the flex first.

[@ThunderbirdCreative]

hey man, yeah I think there is, that extra bit of information can really save your shot. The first job I used prores raw on I was really impressed with it and saved 4-5 shots that would have been not useable if I wasn't able to restore the blown highlights. Since that shoot I've only used raw

[@bph9727]

Please DO NOT DENOISE your audio. It sounds terrible. You made awesome image, you can make awesome audio as well.

[@PulsionProFPV]

if your in scottsdale. I can help you with your audio

[@georgewoolf6300]

I'm a pro audio engineer, Hushai is the best for removing noise while keeping the audio in a useable form.

[@PhillGraaf]

Very well-done and beautifully crafted review man. I’ve been thinking about getting this camera for more than 6 months now… the only thing that’s putting me off right now is that I see a lot of super noisy footage coming from the 4D, have you had issues with that? Maybe those people did just expose their footage wrong, but the 8k sample footage in DJIs website looks very noisy as well..
Any input appreciated ☺️ well done.

[@ThunderbirdCreative]

Thanks man I really appreciate that, the 6k sensor can be a little noisy and yes that is because most people, myself included tend to under expose to not clip highlights because they are not used to shooting internal raw video where you don't have to worry about clipping as much. They start with an image that is 1/4 under then because you moving so much with the 4d, it's easy to move into less light and end up way underexposed and when you push the non raw 6k footage more than a stop you get a lot of noise in the shadows. Some of those shots also probably not color graded properly either, I see a lot of people adding saturation or color boost before applying contrast to log footage and that makes look even worse. I only shoot in prores raw now (then convert that to cinema dng for resolve) so I don't hedge my exposure to left or under anymore, that immediately fixed any noise issues I had with 6k, the 8k is a lot more forgiving. I was surprised to see DJI has a few anniversary specials on the 4d that just seemed to pop up for both the versions, they are pretty sweet deals, so it may be the best time ever if you are on the fence at all

[@PhillGraaf]

​@@ThunderbirdCreative thanks so much man, I really appreciate your thorough reply! Yes, the deals right now are crazy... I think the only reason I am still waiting is because many people said that a new FX3 or FX6 might come out next month... But now when I think about it, even if variable internal ND and super lowlight performance etc, it still won't do everything this camera does in one package... I am somebody who also shoots a lot handheld, not gimbal all the time, so that is another thing where I am thinking a bit... how well it actually performs when doing handheld shots, but I know you can always use sports mode or even lock the gimbal so probably that is not an issue either.