When DJI announced the Ronin-SC this past July, it included features not found on the original Ronin-S. The Chinese manufacturer has now added Force Mobile, ActiveTrack 3.0, and Auto 3D Roll 360 modes to its original 3-axis gimbal stabilizer for mirrorless cameras. The V2.0.0.90 firmware update allows Ronin-S users to add these features.
DJI’s Paul Pan has created a few videos, seen above, demonstrating how Force Mobile, which controls the gimbal’s movement with a mobile device, and ActiveTrack 3.0, which tracks subjects, work.
Here is what’s new with v1.2.4 of the firmware update for the Ronin-S:
- Added ActiveTrack 3.0.
- Added Force Mobile.
- Added quick switch to 3D Roll 360 mode. Press M button three times to enter, and press three times again to exit.
- Added Auto 3D Roll 360. When the gimbal is in 3D Roll 360 mode, push the joystick left or right twice to enable Auto 3D Roll 360. The gimbal rotates continuously without needing to hold the joystick. Press the trigger twice to stop Auto 3D Roll 360.
- Added video recording, autofocus, and focus pull support for Sony A7R4 cameras with supported E-mount lenses using a Multi-Camera Control Cable (MCC-C). To use autofocus on the A7R4, press halfway down on the camera control button of the gimbal.
- Added photo capture, video recording, zoom, and focus pull support for Sony A7R4 cameras using a Multi-Camera Control Cable (Multi USB). To use autofocus on the A7R4, press halfway down on the camera control button of the gimbal.
- Optimized 3D Roll 360.
- Added Track mode settings for Command Unit.
- Optimized follow experience in Flashlight mode.
- Optimized the Profile LED display by changing the pulsing frequency when gimbal in sleep mode, and the LED will become red to indicate low battery warning when battery level is less than 20%.
- Sleep mode can be enabled by pressing once or twice of the gimbal power button.
- Optimized zoom adjustment when using Sony cameras’ multi-port with Power Zoom lens, The zoom speed can be set from 1 to 100 (requires DJI Ronin v1.2.4 app or later).
- Fixed other minor bugs.
DJI has also provided a few tips on successfully updating the Ronin-S firmware:
- Make sure that the DJI Ronin App is the latest version when updating the firmware.
- Make sure Ronin-S is powered off and update the firmware through the DJI Pro Assistant for Ronin by connecting the USB-C port on Ronin-S to your computer. Do not disconnect the gimbal from the computer while updating.
- After the update is complete, unplug the USB-C cable from Ronin-S and proceed to power on the gimbal.
- If Ronin-S has a camera attached and is turned on while updating the firmware, make sure to protect the camera and lens as the motors will shut off during the update.
- If the firmware update fails, restart the Ronin-S and retry.
The Ronin-S retails for $ 749 while the essentials kit costs $ 559.
Articles: Digital Photography Review (dpreview.com)