THE DJI Ronin 4D Review: ALMOST a camera revolution
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- Опубліковано 31 жов 2021
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EDIT Feb 2022: ProRes raw has had to be dropped, whether permanently or temporarily we don’t know. DJI are adding ProRes Raw 4444 XQ via firmware soon.
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This review has taken a LOT of time to make, which is the same story for most of my reviews really! I start off trying to keep them simple but question after question pops up whilst making them which makes things more and more complicated, more tests, more emails to the manufacturers, and more time!
This one was particularly complicated as a lot of things weren’t quite right as it is pre-production and it’s also the most featured packed camera system I’ve used; there was just so much to go through!
I hope you enjoy it, you have no idea how happy I am to have finally finished it. Sadly, no rest for me as my video backlog is bigger than ever!
Thanks to Sarah Seal for the shots of me with the Ronin 4D in my parent's garden and of course to my beloved cats for being amazing. Sorry Percy, somehow you missed this one…next time I promise!
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Update Feb 2022: ProRes raw has had to be dropped, whether permanently or temporarily we don’t know. DJI are adding ProRes Raw 4444 XQ via firmware soon. The reasons why are most likely connected to what I talked about in this video.
You can get raw again for a $1000 license fee.
FYI: Back Injury Discomfort
Sandy Munro found that wearing a higher heel transformed his lower back discomfort, so he almost always wears cowboy boots now - perhaps worth investigating.
It's simply so enjoyable watching these reviews. I have no intention of buying this, but it feels like I'm watching a short film. I watch others on YT of course, but I'm always left feeling slightly agitated or mislead in some way - not by everyone, but most. Philip, don't ever change mate, you have a very unique and consistent ability to deliver the information in such a way it leaves us all feeling very.... positive, entertained and informed!
Philip is a natural. I do enjoy his reviews. He does spend time, and shows off his artistic side, which is almost unique. Still love his review a while back of as now at 240 fps.
His choice of music is a plus.
philip stop crying about your back! little girl
@@art_means_artificial previous reply got deleted I must have been a little harsh to you. Have you ever wondered why a comment like this would be seen perhaps more of a reflection of you than who you are aiming it at…?
@@art_means_artificial I was a sports and news ENG cameraman for nearly 25 years starting in 1988 and it destroyed my back as well... you obviously have zero clue as to how debilitating and painful this can be...
I love that you don't rush your reviews to put them out right after embargo time with everyone else. Makes me feel confident you have put as much time and thought as possible in every product you receive, timeline be damned! Amazing review as usual, Philip!
Thanks Gerald! There’s no rush with this things. Those lot make so many reviews they get lost very quickly. I make so few it’s easy to find mine :)
The definitive Ronin 4D review is here 🍿
Watching your masterfully produced reviews has honestly altered my concept of time. 37mins has never gone so bloody fast!
Very exciting camera - DJI have outdone themselves this time, though I think I’d struggle with the form factor. Will stick with the gimbal....for now.
I think you should Chris! Thanks!
fancy meeting you here Mr Chris Bored
This was not a review. This was a DOCUMENTARY!
You make me want to be a photographer / videographer.
Also the music with your cool voice made it all so beautiful to experience.
Fabulous video, Philip. Extremely informative and much appreciated! 🤓🙏
Thank you Lord Undone. I missed your in-depth technical assessment of the image of this one! Bad DJI!
Hear hear! We can always count on Bloom to trod fresh sod. Never ceases to amaze how he constantly pulls off long-form videos that don't feel like retreads of what all the others have already said!
@@alexiskobalt7450 oh thats a great description of what PB does
@@alexiskobalt7450 It's because his long form videos include cats...lots of cats.
@@loudandclearmedia The cats are just as important as the review.
As someone with back injuries myself, thank you for addressing weight and ergonomics in relation to that!
The solution? A vest/arm system.
Simply one of the best reviews of any piece of equipment I have seen. The high quality of this channel has been exceeded not least because of the incredible innovation that you have to get your head around when confronting the 4D's capabilities, possibilities and limitations. I'm not sure but I think Mr Bloom even avoided saying game changer. Thank you. The kind of video that restores our faith in humanities innovation and critical appreciation.
Thanks Ken! Really kind comment.
I have that “game changer” phrase. It’s been so overused it has no meaning anymore. I hope I haven’t used it before…I hope I haven’t! 😀
@@philipbloom that's how I feel whenever I slip up and describe something as "cinematic"...gosh I hate that term.
@@loudandclearmedia Why? Isn't it the goal? To truly capture film... Struving to emulate a 100 year-old technology. Why? It is what we have seen our entire lives.
A change is Amazon Prime's 'Tales From the Loop' shot in 8k on the magnificent Panavision Millennium dlx2. It is almost painfully sharp.
@@scottslotterbeck3796 I just think the term is overused and ill defined. Taken together, it's often nonsense, even though most would agree an ARRI or RED camera looks better than a Sony or Canon when compared or graded a similar way. Does that mean it's "cinematic?" The term just seems to me like a catch all.
Such quality content. You can feel the time and energy you've spend on this, awesome work!
actually, this is the only review i've seen that showcases pros but also cons - it's not a fanboy paid youtube ad like almost all other reviews are. it doesn't tell you it's the best camera - gimbal - whatever tech - ever, get it now etc, only to tell you the same thing for another model two months down the road. it's extremely in depth and informative, very well shot, artistic as well. above all and most importantly: realistic. informative . unbiased. down to earth, professional and HONEST. Congrats, you should review way more tech. more new cameras etc. at this point, with all the paid, almost deceiving reviews for every.new.piece.of.photo.gear.out.there i am seeing - you're the only one i trust. Plus, you're the only one that showcased that all the cool gear is actually EXTRA and the full setup costs more than 15k usd. All the others i've seen make it seem like all the cool stuff are actually included in the base price. again, congrats, keep it up. we need you.
this is madness. I love it. and thank you for sharing little details, like your lenses within the shots. incredible interesting so see how they perform.
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Amazing video as expected from you. I feel sorry of your back injury and I hope you fully recover soon.
This was the review I was waiting for. Gorgeous work, Philip! You outdid yourself this time
This isn't just a review. It's a work of art.
That’s very kind Howie :)
I’m 8 minutes in and this is already the most interesting and informative video of the 4D i have watched. Job very well done, Phillip.
Thanks for the hard work Philip! Enjoyable and such beautiful footage. You did a great job of persuading me to make the most of my RS2/C70 set up, and not get greedy for this monster. It’s just not enough to justify switching. Hope your back and wrist get some rest and heal up as well as can be expected.
Man, I love your reviews! Not only because you take us on a journey with your filmmaking but you always bring a perspective and attention to detail nobody else has. Literally all other reviews are just cut copy, rince and repeat (except mr undone) . Worth the wait.
Philip I remember seeing your live presentation at Vistek in Toronto in 2010 - you were amazing than and you are still amazing now, thank you for all the fabulous reviews over the years!
Thank you Tyler. That feels like a lifetime ago!
There's something about this that reminds me of a grown up IDOLCAM !!! But seriously, I can't help thinking mounting a wearable Z-arm to an RS2 would be an easier to use solution... especially with something like a Sony A1 on the front.
Oh baby! Been waiting for this review since the camera released! Magnificent work as always!
By far the best video about the 4D. I don't think anyone but you Philip takes the time to dive into actually showing and telling about features.
Excellent review as always! And I so feel you with the back issues, I've had a slipped disc because of the cameras I have been lugging around and it's definitely no joke, till this day I get it reoccurring from time to time whenever I push myself too far!😅
Thank you Philip for once again putting out a video with exceptional detail, creativity and authenticity. I really appreciate the time and effort you put into your content. Also, I feel your back pain. I destroyed mine as an AC hauling massive Panaflex gear on and off camera truck tailgates. There's a reason they called the 3:1 zoom "The Antichrist"... It destroyed many an ACs spine before even getting to the mental focus side of things (for some reason it was always that lens they insisted on using at 120fps capturing stunt people diving from explosions!)
Thanks Neil...stupid big cameras!!
Brilliant review man. Hope you continue on the mend & get some relief soon. Wishing you a speedy recovery Philip.
Thanks Philip, I always find your videos inspirational. The work and energy you put into this video is highly appreciated.
Oh man I hear you on the back issues! Dealing with it since it was 23, now 42. Went out in March and it was an ambulance ride. Couldn’t shoot (I do all gimble work for real estate) for two months. I could never run a gimble that requires your hands on each side to hold it. Hands up and down plus the ability to bring it in close to your chest is a must for me.
Great review and feeling you pain!
Cheers Dylan! Yeah, I first had an issue when I was around 24 then my first slipped disc when i was 30 then 3 when I was 45. I was really first for the first two as well! Bloody Betacams!
When I look at my current camera bag, it's with a zero-regret feeling that I think about my former reporter shoulder bag... 2 camera bodies + 5 lenses (wide to tele-zoom) + 2 flashes (including one side-mounted high-power) + 1 motor + 5 or 6 dozens of film-rolls + filters, converters, batteries aplenty, etc.
Everytime I would turn back, the immediate "helicopter effect" would remind me about the 8 kilos of gear and the subsequent inertia. And my back happened to be fully aware of it too !
And I used to go for 3 weeks of report and travel photography, by train, with it and a front back-pack and a large suitcase.
Were we into suffering or what...? 😈
A refreshing in-depth review that isn't "boys with their new toys" that everyone else is doing. Thank you!
By far the best review for this device on YT. Honest and informative. Thx for putting the work in.
Great video as always! Well worth the wait, as I think this was the best of the numerous videos on the 4D that I watched. Hope your ailments resolve themselves quickly! Thanks again!
Almost nothing that you review is something I can afford or justify buying. But I very much enjoy your cinematic in depth look at what is possible for future filmmakers. Thank you for all your hard work.
Very good review, I laughed a lot. Sorry to hear about the back issues. I'm having to go to pysio regularly because of shoulder issues from filming (which turn into epic headaches), so having to be a lot more careful how i film now.
Our damned bodies!!!
As always, thx for combining information, entertainment and artistry for a review video. Your style is quite refreshing.
As always, AMAZING video Phillip. Thank you so much for the love and dedication you put into your craft. You are and forever will be my favorite filmmaker.
The only Ronin 4D review that matters, just like I'd predicted. Forever inspiring! Also, I recently mildly injured my neck thanks to a heavy filming rig where I was literally holding it the same way as one holds the 4D. So, as impressed as I am with DJI, I'd always recommend an easy rig or an alternative that is safer on the body & capable enough to match the needs of the production.
I concur, but the Easy Rig looks totally stupid.
Readyrig less so!
I have watched several reviews on this camera, and as usual, no one does a review with the elegance of Mr. Philip Bloom. I like the ability to recognize the innovative but point out the reality of what the innovation currently affords. In my opinion, this is one of the most exciting cameras that I personally have no interest in using. It is exciting to see where DJI is going with it. Its good for the future of camera gear. As always thanks for the brilliant review Mr. Bloom.
I've seen a lot of comments like this under almost every video of the Ronin 4d : "Exciting Camera I won't buy!"
It really makes me worried about the future of the product.
OMG! One of the best reviewers out there explaining every mini detail!
Just love your all videos.
Fantastic video, this is by far the best and most honest review of the 4D I've seen yet. I'd say you are doing pretty well for an old guy haha! Always love your reviews and your soothing British accent makes them all the more enjoyable to watch :) That story about your back problems though... ouch. I'm a pretty young and fit guy, but even I started hurting while watching that! Good food for thought as I continue getting older and more involved in my videography career.
Great video, as always.
It sucks to hear about your back. I decided to become a cinematographer when I watched 'Sofia's People' 12 years ago (best decision of my life, after marry my wife, of course) and I'm not getting younger.
Hope you the best, Philip!
My first thought when you mentioned the weight in the intro was whether you'd try it with a vest or similar, so the fact that you closed with that was just perfect.
While it's not something I'd ever look to own, it's a great first crack at a very unique product for DJI. Very keen to see what they come up with in this space in the future.
It was the perfect way to end the video. The irony was I’ve had the readyrig for about 8 years but I didn’t think it could work with this. When the embargo was lifted I was able to contact them and they told me how to do it.
@@philipbloom Fantastic. Glad it worked out. I couldn't imagine carrying that thing around as intended by DJI and I'm a couple decades younger than yourself with no back injuries...
I do wonder if this would work well with a Steadicam style setup. Could work as a poor-man's (Relatively speaking) Arri Trinity.
@@GonePh1shing Even at 20, carrying something away from your body is not... pleasant.
@@scottslotterbeck3796 This is true. The complete lack of ergonomic consideration here is baffling.
@@GonePh1shing I agree. And it's $20k all decked out. Still, the color looks great and solving the Z axis is a huge deal.
But...there are other, cheaper ways to get this. The Tilta Float and other Steadicam clones can do this under $1k (minus the camera you already have). But, this is innovative as hell, and will find a place in filmmaking.
A review like no other. Please keep doing what you do, Philip!
Your reviews makes me fall in love with film all over again man. Amazing. I hear you on those back issues!
Another beautiful review, even if its a pre-production model. Your reviews are so masterful in their editing, pace, music and story. You always manage to effortlessly pull me in and keep me engaged for the entire video. I can watch them over and over without tiring of them. Great work.
Thanks so much :)
2022 may be the year of the Z axis. Hopefully this will spark some competition from other manufacturers. I would love to see the gimbal manufacturers respond with some Z axis solutions. It would be great to see the walking bounce go away from gimbal shots. Once you start noticing it, it's hard to unsee it in gimbal footage.
Larger scale production have used bigger rigs to get rid of that for years weather in was the “anti gravity rigs” for movi gimbals or ronin 1 and 2’s (used on A star is born for a shot that’s impossible to out as a gimbal)
Then there’s the armor man rig from Tilta used extensively with a ronin 2 on enterals. (Though the best demtrastion was a long take in nomad land)
Then A maxima was used with i believe an armorman or brand of arm rig was used for the long shot battle prep scene in “the long night: episode of game of thrones (season 8 episode 3, the rig is mentioned in the ASC magazine article.)
Additionally 1917 and The suicide squad both had scenes using custom built small gimbals (1917 for a Alexa mini LF with signature primes, and TSS with red monstros 8k. weapons using Leica [leitz] m.o8 lenses)
These are just a few examples of films that used gimbals with invisible or almost invisible z axis movement.
A cheaper solution that love for low budget or small rigs is a ronin s2 with the steadimate system from tiffin. $1000 for gimbal from ronin and a $1000 for the vest, arm, adapter bundle form tiffin.
You are more locked into a Steadicam style of movement but with practice you can mimic an arri trinity for the most part.
(Other gimbal type moves, like tight jib shots and orbits I have found to be easy with one or two hands, slow tracking shots are where I have a hard time, and the steadimate has helped wit h that for me)
However if can manage the cost or lens limitations the 4d seems really good for people who hate gak on their rigs.
100%. I will tell you I am not too bothered by handheld footage when appropriate. A foot chase scene, the jerky footage lends urgency and tension to the scene. Somehow floating through a scene like that wouldn't be as exciting.
Thanks for your long post. I've been looking at a flycam system with the redking for a sub-$1k rig.
Why don't you do a video on what you like and don't like in these types of rigs?? I'd like to watch it.
@@scottslotterbeck3796 if I have time I may just work on one! Thanks for the idea!
I also think handheld can be really great, for so many types of scenes. I think too often people think hand held is just shaky cam but it really is a gradient. The best way I heard it communicated comes from the DP Rachel Morrison. She uses a 1-10 system where 10 is super shaky and 1 is almost completely stagnant.
Flycams are really I would own one however for my workflow like the ronin rs2 because I like to use the adapters to stick it on a my compact jib, or my tripod. Where as flycams are more like traditional steadicam in time needed to change over.
Thank you so much for this piece Mr. Bloom The work is much appreciated!
Finally a good and honest review for this. Thank you for all the details nobody else "notes". Great work.
Incredible review as always, @Philip. Very very useful for me to get rid of that initial "youtuber hype" and "me wantieeee" thoughts and think of the practical stuff for me as a camera op... So eg the wireless tech is brilliant for the way we've been shooting in covid times, but your comments on the weight/cumbersome shape is helpful as I'm your age and have knackered elbows and shoulder from gimbal opping lol 😆 Thanks dude! Xx
Very well said with the "youtuber hype"
Have you considered an EasyRig to help with the weight?
@@MrMansionIV I have used one on a previous project but it was owned by another cam op and you're right they are great - maybe I should get one of my own before getting something like this camera lol
@@moobit I'm about to get my own, have been shooting with rentals the past year and noticed a lot less back pain / fatigue at the end of the day. Probably a much better ROI and longevity than this camera ;-)
@@MrMansionIV that's a damn good call my friend! :) It's hard though isn't it? Like... I do this job because I love the tech and the hardware side of it all - so I'd sooner buy a lens or a camera body or something for the outlay of an easyrig/similar... but then one must re-train your brain when you get past 40yrs old to look after your body better (so your easyrig is a MUCH more wise investment!) - because otherwise I'll be out of work quicker, lol! Good luck with yours Mr.IV ;)
What you're saying about weight makes sense, I'm... older and shoot weddings with a gimbal. I keep the camera very close to my body which is great ergonomically for all day shooting but the 4D is held a looooong way out in front.
Exactly
Wonderful video, Philip. Your reviews are absolutely top notch. Insightful, entertaining, beautifully produced and highly informative. This is by far the best review I’ve seen of this camera. Years ago your review convinced me to purchase a Blackmagic Cinema Camera and this review has done the same for the Ronin 4D. I feel a have a full understanding of its pros and cons thanks to you. Thanks for the great work you put into this video. You are one of the best things on UA-cam, mate.
Incredible layers of production, a vast wealth of knowledge, this one is a keeper, a reference point to all manners, i.e product review, skilled set ups, real field studies, anacdotal referrals.....And cats, lots of cats.
Sarah did a truly professional job too.
Well done, to the pair of you.
A new subscriber, just about to go down this rabbit hole.
Time to clear my desk.
This might be the most realistic, informative, and down-to-earth reviews of it I've seen so far. Good to see someone providing a more comprehensive look at it and its shortcomings than just fawning over it for 10 minutes.
Packed with information with beautiful visuals. Thanks for the upload Philip.
Considering purchasing this. The weight is slightly an issue, BUT, I really hate setting up a gimbal. And yes, I $8000 hate setting up gimbals. 😂
Add all the needed gizmos, you're looking well over $10k. Maybe 15k. Wow.
@@scottslotterbeck3796 worth it.
@@ShawnShaman I have a buch of gear I am not going to part with. Yes, no balancing needed, be great, but I am just looking for a Tilta Float or Glide Cam to hang my gimbal from.
@@scottslotterbeck3796 nothing wrong with that man! To each, their own.
AMAZING .... i simply speechless with this review video. you are doing great job
A simply outstanding piece of work. Fantastic Mr Bloom as always.
Fantastic, well-thought, detailed, beautifully filmed, and elegant, as always. Your reviews are what UA-cam should be for. I would love to see you get your hands on the Nikon Z9 which seems a promising camera for stills and video.
I got pretty much the same back injury, try a book called the mckenzie method, it change my life. Thanks for this wonderfull video, and all the others too!
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Thanks for this! Always helpful getting your reviews to confirm what I suspected!!
Great review mate. One of the best ones I had seen for this camera
Great review, thx!
philip stop crying about your back! little girl
I will never buy one, and got about half of what you were going on about, but I watched all the way through as I came for the Kitties; you never disappoint. I do sympathize with you, I have a compressed 8th vertebra (lost an inch of height in the process), great advice though, "avoid the back injury in the first place" and the knee injury and the eye injury and the ........
The best review I've seen so far about this camera. Thanks Philip you're the man.
Thank you 1000 times for making this review! Great job and so detalied.
And here I’m laying in bed more or less paralysed from my inflamed back. “Fun” coincidence 😛 Quality video as always!
LOL
Cats. It's the cats that make all the difference.
It was obvious from the very first video from Philip... now we know : he managed to trick us into watching his reviews by embedding cats as they were on par with gear specifications.
Well done Mister Bloom, well done !
cats are better than cameras after all! :)
LOL
Stay healthy Philip and thank you for another beautiful review!
Thank you once again for a lovely review Philip!
I share your Betacam-induced back problems. Weight out front when hand holding is a big problem with this design. Thanks for your informed, thoughtful content and gorgeous productions.
Exactly. I suppose if I was Arnold Schwarzenegger, I could manage mire than 2 ir 3 minutes. But I'm not!
As a one man band videographer, I feel you pain. The 4D looks great and the Lidar tech is something I want to see in smaller cameras, but carrying that weight around on a 9 hour shoot sounds like a nightmare! Great review!
Thanks for the comprehensive review! I've been really curious about the Ronin 4D ever since it came out! It's very interesting to try something feels like it came from the future!
Excellent review Philip - thanks for the as always top effort you put into your short films :)
As the store manager for one of Scandinavia's biggest camera stores i always recommend my staff to watch your videos for the knowledge on video and cameras. Good job as usual
Thank you Ragnar :)
Almost a camera revolution? No, this pretty much changes everything. Just imagine what's coming out in 2 years, 3 years and more? Only intentional suppression would stop this camera & moment from ushering in a camera revolution, like the Canon 5D did at one time. As always, nice video & I did enjoy. Thanks for putting it out.
That’s why I said almost. It’s not quite there yet, when it is THEN it will be a revolution.
Thank you for this. I have a similar back injury, and you addressed all the things I was worried about with this camera.
I really wanted a full hour. Fun and real review. Thank you.
I think a non gimbled version of this with a 15-20m LIDAR system would be more ergonomic and more popular. So much of the bulk of this machine seems to be supporting the Z axis, to my mind and possibly your back, more effort than its worth.
The 35mm .95 was so much better than i imagined also
thank you for the beautiful video
TBH i think if they could sell the LIDAR & focus as a standalone system it would sell really well. It would make regular focusing more accurate and autofocus on something as crazy as an alexa 65 would be possible!
The Ronin 3D Focus does exist.
It only works with the RS2 and RSC2 right now, as far as I'm aware, and it only does autofocus - the main hurdle of bringing the LiDAR "waveform" system would be that whatever's showing it needs to be running an OS or app from DJI....but it'd be possible to do within their app fairly easily, I imagine. Though I wonder if they'll keep that feature for this to try to sell more of these.
But TL;DR the Ronin 3D Focus does already exist and does the autofocus part of this.
I've been waiting for a company to take lidar to the next level, so that it was more integrated and didn't feel like a clunky add-on. This is really impressive. Still a bit clunky with nonnative lenses, but it's as good as we can hope for. I can't wait for other camera manufacturers to implement something like this in their systems. Easy to use, lidar focus with AI tracking is really amazing. The .95 lens on full frame with perfect focus was very impressive.
Why limit the total number of lens calibration settings to ten?! They build all this amazing technology and then have some idiotic, and pointless limitation like that. SMH
This thing is truly amazing, but as reality sets in I'm shying away from selling all my current gear and switching entirely to the 4D. Sure is tempting though. Looks like it is really, really good at what it does well, but is still not quite the perfect all-in-one camera. A big step closer, though!
DJI said they are working on 2, I guess maybe a few years later we can see it come out.
Sorry to hear about the back problems and chronic pain!
Bravo Philip, nice review!
yess! the review ive been waiting for, lets see if anyone is dumb enough to question your wisdom in these comments like in the Corridor Crew comments. That made me laugh "this guy obviously has no idea who Philip Bloom is". thx for doing the deep dive (as always), PB. It's always great to get the working cinematographer's naked truth. And I feel your pain somewhat, 28 years of shooting and lugging gear has taken its toll on me a bit. Luckily i've mostly always been tripod based so not much shoulder-mounted to compound the effects on my bod. But i'm 6'5" and us lanky mofos are prone to back issues. That and hitting our heads on things :D
Thanks Matt!
I didn’t know you can change lenses. That makes it all the more usable. But it still really is a very weird camera.
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@@hotwings9382 What he said.
Revolutions can seem awkward. Truly innovative camera/gimbal system. Let's hope Americans can make a knock-off version, lol. Turnabout is fair play.
The 35mm lens not covering the whole sensor is dumb though. So now you have no mild wide-angle in full-frame mode.
My favorite review of the 4d, lots that no-one else has mentioned. Thank you.
It's wild to think I've been watching your films and reviews now for over 10 years, Philip. Always good to see them show up in the feed!
Thanks Ryan!
This review was pure genius ! Seriously love watching your reviews Phil ! I was feeling the pain watching you hold the 4D as it isn’t for everyone , hope your back gets better with time .
Realy nice!👍🏻I like that you put out your stuff when you are done and made it this good. Also it is so mutch more nice to look at it when I downt have 5-8 other reviews of the same thing in my feed
Thank you. I hate putting out my reviews when all the others come out. I get put off watching them myself!
The final setup whit the thing wrapped on your waist is the way this will shine. Thank you for your dedication.
Amazing review, thank you for the breakdown!
Wonderful video Philip. Thank you.
beautiful review as always. thank you !!!
You nailed it as always, my dear Phil! Great Film!
What a great and epic review. I coudn't stop watching it until the end!
What a really well done review. A pleasure to watch and listen to. Actually convinced me to get my Ronin R2 out of the closest! Cheers! ❤😂
The amount of effort you put into your reviews--the quality! 'Old man', you do well. Hope you're back feels better.
Thank you for this review, Sir Philip very helpful information.
Excellent and detailed review as always. What a very interesting camera
That was a fantastic review, very enjoyable. Not a camera I can see myself owning but certainly an interesting direction that I’m excited to see develop!
Another great review Philip, and please look after yourself. I hope You will get better asap.
Pleasure to watch as always, thanks for your insights.
Excellent job Philip
Great video and review!
Another masterful review from Mr Bloom. Wonderful production values , informative and tremendously enjoyable as is his want. Chapeau!
Thank you Chris. Much appreciated.
I usually watch reviews of camera gear at 1.5x speed and only go to normal speed for gimbal and slomo shots. But with your reviews I grab a cup of coffee and enjoy the whole thing at regular speed, as it is like watching a short movie with all the information I need plus lovely footage to look at. Thank you!