DJI has just released upgraded versions of their popular compact gimbals, introducing the RS 4 and RS 4 PRO. Both gimbals have similar payload capacities compared to their predecessors but inherit native vertical shooting options, a feature introduced with the DJI RS 3 Mini. Also, the stabilization algorithm has been improved, the battery life can go up to 29 hours with the optional BG70 high-capacity battery grip, and the RS 4 PRO now supports two external focus/zoom motors. So, let’s take a closer look at these new gimbals! Just in time for NAB 2024, which starts in a couple of days, DJI updated their compact, one-handed gimbals with the DJI RS 4 and RS 4 PRO. Indeed, the previous DJI RS 3 and RS 3 Pro gimbals were released in June 2022, which can sound like a long time in the handheld stabilizer market. The third version of DJI RS’ gimbals introduced many new features, including the convenient, automated axis locks, which automatically lock all pan/tilt/roll axes with one press of a button, so you don’t put any unwanted stress on your motors between takes or when carrying it. Furthermore, there was a wider 1.8-inch OLED touchscreen, a gimbal mode switch to change from PTF/PF/FPV on the fly, a new Bluetooth shutter button, and longer carbon fiber arms on the Pro version to accommodate larger cinema cameras. DJI RS 4 and RS 4 PRO – if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it Out of the box, you’ll have difficulty finding...
Published By: CineD - Tuesday, 9 April, 2024