DJI Ronin SC Tutorial: Balance any BIG and HEAVY camera setups! (Canon 550d)
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I finally found a way to balance any large setup on the DJI Ronin SC! Woohoo!
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Tutorial starts at 6:40
Can’t explain how much i am grateful for this video. I literally gave up, and then i watched this video. Worked like a charm! Thanks again!
I'm still using the Canon EOS 550D and this Video is such a Live-Saver! THANK YOU SO DAMN MUCH I finally found a Gimbal with a Tripod-Stand which I can get to work, I was about to give up on ever finding anything that would work but this gives me so much hope. Thank you a million times
Thank you so much for your genius tip, I was about to give up but it works just fine !
Many thanks fella, you saved me a lot of trouble!
Thanks a heap! You are a legend! I have the same setup and RP with RF lens and just could not balance it. I was so disappointed! Really really appreciate it!
@TreeTanksDev
4 жыл бұрын
Hey there! Glad the video helped! =)
I greatly appreciate your work and efforts to show what can be done to work these gimbals out with long lenses. Wanting to get a gimbal for the Lumix FZ2000/FZ2500, I would love that you may put your hand on that 4 yrs old camera with its uncommonly long lease and see wether it clears or not. Thanks again for this type of work and experiments.
tree you did it again! idk why I didn't think of this I couldn't figure out to Gert my 6400 and 10-105 G to balance with the smallrig cage and focus motor but this did it!
@TreeTanksDev
4 жыл бұрын
Chad R haha great to hear that! Rem to check the motors every 10mins to see if its overheating! Glad it works! 😀
Your the man. I am so trying this tomorrow. Thanks
Thanks A LOT. I'll be producing my first video later, and i was having a hard trouble with gimbals. Your video was the cream on top of the cherry.
Super. Thank you man!
We need more, thank you very much, you are amazing
@TreeTanksDev
5 жыл бұрын
Mohammad Squiro hey there! You’re welcome! Will be coming up with more videos soon!
THANK YOU so much! This is exactly what I needed. I don't know why they don't either sell a longer mounting plate.
Glad this solution works out! :)
Thanks for this my guy - really helpful tutorial ✌️appreciate it!!
Thanks man even up to this day, you helped me, im using it with my CANON 90D with 17-55mm lens! and it totally works!
Thank you so much for this video 😅truly a life saver
THANK YOU! Bless up
Legend! Thank you
Wow, really super❤❤❤, thank you so much
Cool man! I have Canon 200D Mark II and then I also got the prime lens Tokina 11-16mm which is like really a big and heavy lens. I spent hell lot of time balancing and every time there was the problem with the tilt balance. Finally found this video. Thanks a lot. It actually solved lot of other problems. 😃😃😃
@shabirmalik
2 жыл бұрын
Brother will you please reply me, I have same camera with 55_250 Stm lense, but i fail to balance 55_250 Stm lense on Canon camera 200d mark II after so many attempts, now I want to know from you that is this possible to balance 55_250 Stm lense on Canon camera 200d mark II
sir, i have a question. I lost my original quick release plate for my ronin sc. Do you know what plate I can USE fo my ronin sc? TIA.
will the ronin sc be able to carry 800d with sigma 18-35mm f/1.8?
Bro please reply me My question is that is it possible to balance 55_250 Stm lense on Canon camera 200d mark II? I tried many times but still I'm waiting for any miracle
I just balanced my EOS R (660g) + Canon RF 50mm 1.2 (950g) on the Ronin SC successfully. I needed to use both plates to make clearance for the lens and I found i needed to mount it slightly heavier toward the back to work best. I can't tilt the camera all the way up, but it works fine.
@m_saqibali
4 жыл бұрын
would be nice to see a tutorial :)
@TheFilmCouple_
4 жыл бұрын
@@m_saqibali will do :) feel free to subscribe for when i make the video and upload soon
@m_saqibali
4 жыл бұрын
@@TheFilmCouple_ will do now
@moulaywalid_
2 жыл бұрын
Canon 80d + 17-55 2.8 .. will it touch or work normally ?
awesome work, thanks !
I got my Sigma Lens balanced! Thank you! Don't know why I didn't think of this either. It's such a logical solution.
@benjamincampbell7241
3 жыл бұрын
Which Sigma? 24-70???
@dariagritsenko3685
3 жыл бұрын
@@benjamincampbell7241 i'm having trouble with that one too!
I do a lot of walking/trekking and I need the footage to be as smooth as possible, what mode/setting is best on the Ronin SC to keep the camera level at all times?
@TreeTanksDev
4 жыл бұрын
Walking in all Weathers Hey there! If you go under User Profile, try the Pan Follow mode and Speed & Deadband set to Low. I believe that should lower the movement making it more steady. Hope this helps! 😀
Definitely helpgul, just got the Ronin SC and will try with my R6 and EF24-70
Which gimbal would u recommend for m50 users like me who likes to start with short film making and music vids. Also lenses, can dji ronin support m50 with long and heavy lenses?
Thank you so much!
niceeee saved me!
Thaaaank u so much bro...i was Crying for that
i just got the ronin and can't seem to figure out how to balance it with a canon 77d and 18-135mm lens...help!!
sorry, my english is not good, I tried setting ronin sc with a Canon 70D lens 8-15 I felt when balancing there was something imperfect in the "roll" section but strangely when "auto tune" the statement was "excellent" and when tried it still could not "roll" always deviates, the lens spec [540 g] camera spec [ 675 g] .. it does seem imposing, can you help me
Lifesaver dude... thank you love you... you saved my job, money and time.. god bless you
Canon 200d mark ii or sl3 + 18-35 sigma art lens ... please suggest a gimble that can take load easily ...
Your a genius dude, amazing and creative video you have here
I don't know if this will help. I got the Canon RP I have the one that came with the kit lens and adapter. The lens is the 24-105 mm EF but I have to use the adapter for it. I also have a rode mic on the top which also helps with balance. So I actually got it balanced I turned on the gimbal and it works it moves in every direction I can't point it straight to the ground. Like if I'm holding it and I pointed to the ground I can probably get my toes in the frame. The same thing with pointing to the sky basically it can go 90% down and 90% up anything else it'll just fall flat back or flat up then I have to recalibrated. Also have you or anyone you know have any issues connecting the Ronin SC to the app I can't connect to Bluetooth. I have the Note 8 so I know the phone shouldn't be an issue.
Darn, my Z6 still won't clear with this . I was already screwed up like this but I had he plate flushed. It didn't help me clear. If you can't get it to clear does that mean you need another gimbal?
Thanks for the video! Have you had any luck with the Nikon Z6 + the Z 14-30mm lens or 24-70mm lens? The eye piece keeps hitting the Ronin SC motor when we try to balance it. Really appreciate the help!
@TreeTanksDev
4 жыл бұрын
Hey there! What i did to counter this (without buying a smallrig adjustment plate) is to adjust the ronin sc adjustment plate till the eyepiece clears hitting the axis. It will be off balance and front heavy. Turn on the Ronin SC while supporting the camera with your hand. Once the Ronin SC turns on and if it able to balance without your hand supporting the lens for at least more than 10 secs, hit the Autotune button on the Ronin App on your mobile phone. It will strengthen the motors and then pray it works by attempting a 360 barrel roll. If that manages to work then you’re all set. Not recommended for long usage, max 10 minutes then let the motors cool down a bit before continuing to film. It is troublesome so unless you wanna get the smalllrig plate which will solve the issue. Hope this helps! 😀
Tnx a lot
Thank you so much! Legend!
@TreeTanksDev
4 жыл бұрын
Ben Phillips hey there! You’re welcome! 😀
Thanks for all the trials and sweats put into gimbal testing. I'm at fence of choosing either Ronin SC or Moza Air 2 with my current A7III and 24-105 lens. With a zoom lens will i need to recalibrate every time i zoom from 24 to 80 or say... 105? Any issues
@TreeTanksDev
5 жыл бұрын
atang8377 hey there! Looking at the size of the lens when its zoomed at 105, certainly looks like you will need to recalibrate as it will be too front heavy. Really good question! Thanks for that!
Lifesaver
thank you
Hello, this is cool. But I have the focus wheel, so are you saying we take that off totally? But are we able to then use the joystick to control the focus? Newbie owner
for real, you are my Hero I was already despairing. I bought the sigma 16mm f1.4 and was really upset because I could not balance it. so take your 👑 King. Greetings from Germany
@TreeTanksDev
3 жыл бұрын
😂 Bitter schön!
If the 550d using battery grip is it still possible?
Do you think Canon 250d with Sigma 18-35 would work? Thanks for the video!
Very good review. Now i know which kind camera it suitable.
@TreeTanksDev
4 жыл бұрын
Shebeer P A hey there! Thanks!
I am having a really hard time getting my z6 with the 24-70 f2.8 to clear the viewfinder
Respect !!
Great work..!
Great video, glad you stayed up! 😉
@TreeTanksDev
4 жыл бұрын
Literally Shane Davis Hey there! Thanks! What camera setup are you using btw? 😀
@literallyshane4306
4 жыл бұрын
TreeTanksDev A6300 with Sigma 18-35. I can’t get it to balance but just seen small rig do a plate with counterweights so may try that with your method 😁
i was at the point where i wanne2 buy a bigger gimbal...thank you so much
Omg!!! Your video tutorial saved my marriage! 😂 Thank you sooooo much🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
@TreeTanksDev
Жыл бұрын
Whuuut? Saved your marriage? 😂
Thank you so much for the video! Helped me out so much!
@TreeTanksDev
4 жыл бұрын
DAVID BUK hey there! You’re welcome! I have a video coming up on how to setup your focus motor! So pls subscribe if you’re interested!
@TreeTanksDev
4 жыл бұрын
DAVID BUK which camera setup are you using if you dont mind sharing?
@DavidE688
4 жыл бұрын
TreeTanksDev Sony A6300 + Sony SEL 18-105mm. Since new update of Ronin SC focus wheel doesn’t support „fast zoom“ anymore. Very slow to zoom now. So frustrating
@TreeTanksDev
4 жыл бұрын
DAVID BUK yeah the zooming is really slow now compared to previously. I believe there is a setting in the Ronin App to change the speed of the zooming. Give it a try!
Thanks appreciate it but didn’t have to with my a73 and a rode mic on top but the light yes I’ll give a try
Can you setup a Panasonic gx85 with the 12-32mm kit lens? I am getting my butt kick trying to balance this camera to the ronin sc. I will greatly appreciate it
u r the best!
How can I get my EOS R set up with a DJI Robin SC? Please help me set the roll axle balanced? T.T
Thank you so much god bless you
Hi TreeTanksDev, Noob question but I just got the ronin sc and finished balancing my camera with auto tune too. So now how do I start? First off do I need to have the usb cord connected from my camera to the gimbal for it to work? Also, now that everything is balanced, do I just click record on my camera and hold the gimbal in the lock modes? Not sure how I even get started. I'm a complete noob so hope you can help me. Subbed btw! I saw your other balancing video and it helped me alot!
@TreeTanksDev
5 жыл бұрын
Hey there! Thanks for subbing! =) You are able to use the Ronin SC without the USB Cable, which means you use it solely to stabilize your footage. Things like pressing record on your camera instead of pressing the Record button on the Ronin SC, etc. You wont be able to use certain features on the DJI Ronin App. Use the DJI Ronin App to connect to your DJI Ronin SC via bluetooth to do some gimbal settings such as 360 Barrel Roll if you require. What kind of videos do you intend to shoot and may i know which camera setup you are using? =)
Great information thanks!!!
@TreeTanksDev
4 жыл бұрын
You’re welcome!
Whats the shortcut to get into roll mode and pov?
have you tried z6 ftz with sigma 35mm f1.4? will hit the viewfinder :(
Hello i have the nikon d7200 with 18 140 and the lense is not heavy as the sigma 17 50 since it is 490 grams and with the camera total it is 1400 grams in total so what do you think ? will it work hop e you will reply
@TreeTanksDev
3 жыл бұрын
Nikon d7200 is not compatibile with DJI Ronin SC because it is only compatible with mirrorless cameras. But looks like your Nikon d7200 should fit the Ronin SC.
@lahansamarakoon6628
3 жыл бұрын
@@TreeTanksDev how can you say that It will fit if can please do some resech and can you tell me I would appreciate it with 18 to 140 mm lense
Thank you so much!!!!! I am watching this video. Praying to God that I am going to be able to balance my Nikon D850 with a 24 -120 lens on the DJI Ronin SC; Wish me luck!
@TreeTanksDev
10 ай бұрын
Good luck!
maaf, bahasa inggris saya kurang baik, saya coba setting ronin sc dengan canon 70D lensa 8-15 saya merasa pada waktu menyeimbangkan ada yg kurang sempurna dibagian "roll" namun anehnya waktu "auto tune" keterangannya "excellent" dan ketika dicoba tetep tidak bisa "roll" selalu melenceng , spek lensa [ 540 g ] spek camera [ 675 g ] .. memang sih terkesan memaksakan, dapatkah anda membantu saya
Love the review,can you tell me i have the sony zv e10 with the sigma 16mm 1.4 would that be a problem on the ronin sc
Can you use the 24mm 1.4 art with this set up? (a7iii and ronin sc)
@dariagritsenko3685
3 жыл бұрын
YES!!! PLEASE!!!
On Ronin sc camera compatibility list its written that we cannot use a sony a7r iii + 24-70 2.8 with focus weel + phone on top. Could this be possible with this method ?
@TreeTanksDev
4 жыл бұрын
Shinji Vitaly hey there! I have setup the a7iii with 24-70 and phone on top but not with the focus wheel. I will try it out soon. Thanks! kzread.info/dash/bejne/a3V9pZpwkb3Vqto.html
I managed to balance my Fuji X-T3 with the new and so heavy XF 50mm F1.0 R WR...this is amazing😍🤯🤝👏Thanks! // lol it’s still too heavy...even if I checked the numbers and mine total is 1384 grams, and it supports up to 2000 grams...the gimbal gives a sound like 3 times and then it puts the motors on pause. I think it’s not working for me, after all. Oh well🤷♂️👍
Can you please show us how to balance the Ronin-Sc with the phone placed on top of the Camera Thank you
@TreeTanksDev
5 жыл бұрын
Hey there! Yeah im supposed to come up with a video for that soon!
@YONDAIM16
5 жыл бұрын
@@TreeTanksDev thanks a lot I really appreciate it Great content I love it
Can you fit a m50 on there with a 18-135mm conon lens (80D kit lens)?
@nachosfilm1329
3 жыл бұрын
I’m trying that one but isn’t working properly
@SkillsProductions
3 жыл бұрын
@@nachosfilm1329 thanks for the reply! Is there no way it will work?
Hello there, First of all great video! Second, do you think that this will work with 77d and Sigma 17-55?
@TreeTanksDev
4 жыл бұрын
Sorry the Ronin SC is not for dslrs. Ronin S and Weebill-S are for dslrs. Check out my weebill S videos!
Will this method work with a GH5 and Sigma 18-35mm set up?
@TreeTanksDev
5 жыл бұрын
Wow thats a really heavy setup. Full setup weight about 1.54kg. I believe with this method it may still work.
@breacho
5 жыл бұрын
@@TreeTanksDev can anyone check it out?
@TreeTanksDev
5 жыл бұрын
Lolo Outeda the closest i can come to a heavy setup like that is Canon EOS R with 24-105mm setup
@vergiss-mein-nichtfilme
4 жыл бұрын
anyone tried this setups?
@MikoajSzczepka
4 жыл бұрын
@@vergiss-mein-nichtfilme Me with no luck. It works but with trouble. And you don't have full movmevemt acces
I've copied your smart method to setup my EOS R with a 17-40mm and the EF adaptar, It worked! Got the setup balanced, the only thing is that I was not able too switch to the barrel mode as the eyepiece was blocking to get it in position, unfortunatly the eyepiece on the EOS R can't be removed as its attached to the body, the only way too use the barrel mode is to mount the camere while the gimbal is already in barrel mode, this setup does put dome pressure on the gimbal motor tho...would you have any other suggestions?
@TreeTanksDev
4 жыл бұрын
Oh no! Sorry dude i totally missed out your comment. On your Quick Adjustment Plate, instead of pushing all the way to heavy. Try setting it at about 3-4 on the marker. It worked for me. I'm just uploading a new video on that as well. Sony A7III with the 85mm F1.4 on Ronin SC. =)
HAHAHA its the coin for me too. Good job for this bro
Good try and thanks for the effort. After review your video, I really regret to order Ronin-SC which is on the way deliver to me. I think due to issue of limitation of camera movement, and being difficult to set balanace, it is not going to work for me. But thank you for sharing this with us.
@TreeTanksDev
4 жыл бұрын
You’re welcome! Which camera setup are you using?
This is super helpful. Thank you! Quick question: what cable do you use to connect Ronin SC to the Canon 550D? The cable in the box doesn't seem compatible - is there an adaptor? Thanks!
@TreeTanksDev
2 жыл бұрын
The canon 550d is a dslr. The ronin sc is more for mirrorless cameras. There are only like 8 dslrs compatible with the ronin sc but i dont think 550d is one of them. For 550d i would recommend the Zhiyun weebill-s
@jahnvi11111
2 жыл бұрын
@@TreeTanksDev Ah thanks! Does that mean that on your video, you just wanted to show the balancing act even though you have never used the 550D on Ronin SC? Also, this guy seems to take it around to shoot on Canon 550D with a Ronin SC gimbel: kzread.info/dash/bejne/fHidyatqcZvHiLA.html . What do you think? Won't a converter (micro to mini usb) help? Thanks!
That’s awesome. Thanks for the video! I’m curious to know if a Sony 70-200 f4 could be balanced in the SC 🤔
@TreeTanksDev
4 жыл бұрын
Hjalmar Segura hey there! looking at the pictures of the 70-200 f4. I think it will be too heavy. The Ronin S would be more suitable.
@HjalmarSegura
4 жыл бұрын
@@TreeTanksDev I was curious because, surprisingly, it isn't. Both camera(A7III)+lens weights 1713gr. which is still below the payload limit. I think that the problem there will be balancing that thing.
@TreeTanksDev
4 жыл бұрын
Hjalmar Segura really? That lens looks huge! 😂 have you tried it out?
I used canon 5d mark 3 + tamron 25-75mm on ronin sc
i cant balance my a7iii with tamron 28-75 ... im very sad
How can I get again the app of dji ronin sc ?
@TreeTanksDev
11 ай бұрын
Download from the app store
Thank a for the video! I’m sorry but after all that money I just have to go with the Webilll.
Link please , camera riser thanks
LUMIX G7 with Sigma 18-35mm on the SC is impossible to balance, way too front heavy. Help?
@crooker2
3 жыл бұрын
This is my problem.
*facepalm* bro you are a lifesaver... hahaha. Thanks a lot.
i can't balance Sony A7iv & Sigma 35mm ART f/1.4 lens on it ....!!
I there! Please, I need your help 😊 I own a Sony A7R3 with a Zeiss 50mm 1.4 ... Heavy set up (about 1500 kg total) I tried everything but the Ronin SC always says to rebalance Roll axis. Do you have any suggestions? Do you think is impossible to balance my setup? Thanks!
@pluksander
4 жыл бұрын
Simona Valenti 1500 kg? ;) 1.5 kg or 1500 g but no 1.5 tons
@simonavalenti6649
4 жыл бұрын
@@pluksander 1,5 Kg sorry 😅 What can I do?
I lost my plate, I ordered another one from B&H that is small rig, and I got a small rig lense support. . . and the two pieces don't work together! Frustrating
I've been trying for a couple of hours to get a Canon EOS R + 24-240mm to work, but it will always fall after a certain angle. I can get it to balance, but in usage, it will fail. Too bad, would have been cool.
@TreeTanksDev
4 жыл бұрын
Yeah that sounds like a difficult setup. The Ronin S and Weebill-S should be to handle that.
Please make a video about Canon 200D with lens 18-55 mm. Thanks! 😉
@TreeTanksDev
5 жыл бұрын
Prince Jenesis Pascua ok ill make that setup tomorrow!
@princejenesispascua275
5 жыл бұрын
@@TreeTanksDev Thank you very much! Appreciate it! 😁
can you do one on the 650D please
Have you balanced EOSR with RF 24-105 f4? BTW its very disconcerting when you look at your flipped out screen rather than the lens.......
@TreeTanksDev
3 жыл бұрын
I’ve only done the RP with the 24-105 f4.
@box.10
3 жыл бұрын
@@TreeTanksDev other vids suggest the eye piece fouls the back motor and i ask if theres a way round this?
Hmm... I'm still skeptical as to whether this will take my Sigma 18-35. Any one have experience with a long, heavy lens like this one? I'm desperate to get this lens working with my SC (on my GH4)
@erikbogardi2931
2 жыл бұрын
Hi, did you ever try that combo and if so how did it go? Cheers :)
Awesome ... Canon M50 + EF mount + Sigma 17-50 f/2.8 at 50mm zoom was IMPOSSIBLE ... now it's almost impossible LOL ... still no luck even though it's very nearly balanced !
@TreeTanksDev
4 жыл бұрын
I believe you will need something like the Smallrig counterweights 😂
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