Would you use this? If so why? If not, why not? Let me know! :)

@Panotaker

Жыл бұрын

Sounds good on paper, but is probably a pain to use. I’ll stick to manual focus for now on my Cinema camera, or just use my Sony cameras.

@MaurideHaro

Жыл бұрын

That looks pretty interesting. But I have a feeling in 6months they will come with a newer and better version... Like absolutely any other new camera device these days lol Great video mate!

@DavidGriffin

Жыл бұрын

Yes if I bought into the Panasonic S line.

@ec2487

Жыл бұрын

I like to use it. But unfortunately everywhere this is sold out

@63MacGuy

Жыл бұрын

Thoughts on price?

It’s sounds like it just made your Panasonic cameras 10x better! 👍

@SamHolland

Жыл бұрын

You know 😜👌🏻🎥

@oscarsoto3176

Жыл бұрын

Yes!! I have a Lumic G9 which is difficult to get the right focus even when Im using a focus knob. This is Golden

@NickPixelTV

Жыл бұрын

Panasonic needs autofocus, canon needs stabilization ie. without wobble. Sony i guess has both

@tosvus

Жыл бұрын

@@NickPixelTV yeah but their ergonomics, buttons, menus and color science is still not quite up to par.

@JeffBourke

Жыл бұрын

If only Panasonic would do that for themselves.

As a DJI 4D owner, I'm glad they're now selling the LiDAR separately for other cameras, even if it's bundled with a gimbal. And I can attest, first-hand experience, the DJI LiDAR module IS a game changer.

DJI did join the L-mount alliance. Would love to see this in new lumix cameras.

@MickaelKrebs

Жыл бұрын

dream camera with this tech built-in in

I’m a 1st AC/focus puller working in Los Angeles- things are about to get interesting

The thing that makes it revolutionary is that it turns on vintage and manual lenses and makes them usable for solo photographers and videographers. Millions of vintage lenses collecting dust and growing mold become useful again. Filmmaking gets lots more affordable and useful. I just hope DJI doesn't have this locked up with patents, and we can get this without attaching to DJI's ecosystem.

@slimphotog

Жыл бұрын

Yes, some of those vintage manual lenses are great and cheap. This breathes new life into them.

@kevinmoorejr.9418

Жыл бұрын

Really? Seriously? Focusing manually is not hard at all.

@The_CGA

Жыл бұрын

​@@kevinmoorejr.9418 Yes, for a static shot it's great. Shooting with blocking where the subject and camera movement is premeditated is easy too. Please imagine shooting handheld with docu/non-talent subjects (like animals) while also framing the shot and get back to me.

@ags911

Жыл бұрын

@@The_CGA Especially when you have to shoot solo as a run and gun with no second chances. It would be nearly impossible.

@jacopoabbruscato9271

Жыл бұрын

@@kevinmoorejr.9418 It's not hard at all if you're shooting a scene you can reharse. But if you're moving around, have no second chances and you're doing solo work, good-performing autofocus gives you invaluable peace of mind and allows you to concentrate on situational awareness.

I absolutely love all the new tech we are getting in this space. Can't wait to see where it goes from here. I think the rack focusing between two subjects may be the coolest feature to me.

I love using the LiDAR system but if DJI comes out with the handle grip to use with it...game over! 💯💯💯

This tech looks promising. From what I’ve seen the gimbal auto framing still needs some work but as a standalone focus upgrade it’s incredible. Giving an amazing autofocus to older lumix cameras and manual lenses is so valuable.

I really hope we see LiDAR being embraced in more cameras in the future. I also hope we see this "add-on" tech being more widely accepted and built up more robustly. A difficulty long term with focus pulling systems and the more affordable cine-lenses is that the focus rotor apparatus squeezes the lens and the mount of the lens bends/breaks over time (sometimes it takes years). I do honestly believe that for low-light and close-throw distances, we'll likely see LiDAR appear on future cameras. It makes sense to do a combination of phase-detect + LiDAR in hybrid approaches similar to how we currently do dual-pixel, phase-detect, and contrast-detect in cameras all working together to cover all the trade-offs and conditions to get the best focus balance. Having LiDAR affordably thrown into the ring is a big win, and it's great to see innovation pushing forward. Also as this matures, I can see this being used more and more in professional cinema scenarios to allow cinematography to focus more on other higher level topics when they don't have to worry as much about sharp focus in shot. The automation for this switching focus smoothly is also going to be a big win in repeat-ability of shots between takes in big-cinema.

It’s crazy how the technology keeps improving and growing!!!

@Sam Holland concerning focus to infinity on lidar: in my opinion, this could be easily handled by software update - just add a infinity focus point in the calibration process and if subject reaches end of lidar distance go to infinity. It would be another very very useful upgrade to an already capable system! hoping @DJI is listening :)

This is getting so close to the Holy Grail for focus with single-camera operators. Once that DJI hand grip comes out a and once they get a few other issues you mentioned sorted, this will be amazing. Even with a focus puller, push-ins and other tracking shots are a nightmare, and this sort of thing will make a huge difference. Just a having a device that gives you reliable and flexible autofocus on any lens will be a boon.

@robertkwela8186

Жыл бұрын

Does any body have any idea when we could see this hand grip come in?

That footage with the anamorphic lens you shot Looks so incredibly good! I'm a little bit jealous.

I've been doing film/videography professionally for about four years now. About six months ago, I finally decided to get a few manual-focus-only lenses and try to learn the art of manually focusing. It was, and still is, revelatory. It's the most fun I have ever had in this business. I don't see myself going back. I use a DJI RS2 with the DJI follow focus motor when I shoot on a gimbal, and it's honestly not nearly as difficult as I expected. It takes a couple weeks to get the hang of it, but once you really "get it," it really does become second nature. I haven't shot with an autofocus lens since June of this year. I have now purchased a number of manual lenses, many of them vintage, and it just opens up an amazing new world of cinematography. Everyone should give it an honest try.

@mazurindependentfilmmaking2713

Жыл бұрын

Rigging and tough contact motor-lens is a pain. Unless there is ready to go solution and it’s, I believe, is pricey.

@kenphan2780

Жыл бұрын

I work on dance/music video so MANUAL focus is 80% a BIG NO to me. I think its great to have MF as my second choice than making it become my primary. Bet it depends on what you do, the focal length you shoot with and the F stop u used too.

@macandbern

Жыл бұрын

It is a worthwhile skill. Once you can manually focus well, auto is almost always untrustworthy.

@joas162

Жыл бұрын

Do you ever film solo in a situation where you don't have control? If I'd shoot a documentary solo I think I'd have to think about too many things at the same time to do manual focus, but when I can direct and things are more predictable, I could see mastering manual focus being very valuable. What is it about vintage lenses that makes them look better? I haven't used them and I haven't seen anything that convinced me I couldn't just do it in grading, haha.

@SaltEarthandSun

Жыл бұрын

@@joas162 yeah, I shoot mostly alone and always direct and pull my own focus… it’s something that after a whole you don’t even think about . 👍

Professional 1st AC here (cinema camera tech and focus puller). the LIDAR system is an incredible piece of tech but please, learn how to pull your own focus before jumping into a system like this. When you rely on too much tech to do your job for you, you end up not being able to do your job when things stop working properly.

Amazing! Awesome! Thank you, guys!👍

Something my R5 struggles with constantly is when I'm backlighting a subject and using an ND mist filter. LiDAR shouldn't have the same issue as it's not affected by the light in the same way... can't wait to see where this tech goes next

Helpful content thanks for this man! Didn't know DJI made this! Now im interested

This is BRILLIANT! Had no idea it even existed. Thanks for sharing!

Game changer for sure! I need this for my blackmagic

DJI really cracked it! Thanks for sharing. Great news for everyone.

What impressed me the most is that this is still a first gen product, and I'm sure DJI is already working it's magic to make the MK2 even easier to use.

@marcello1995

Жыл бұрын

Agreed, i'm not convinced by this first gen but almost. Id love to be able to use it without the gimbal. And also in an ideal world ot would have an assisted manual mode. Where you do the focus manually and the lidar assists you to get the focus perfectly

@makatron

Жыл бұрын

@@marcello1995 with anything I'd just avoid first gen products, this is DJI just showing what they can do and I'm sure the next gen will make this one look like a toy. Imagine comparing the original Mavic Pro to the current Mavic 3, that kind of leap.

@marcello1995

Жыл бұрын

@@makatron 100%! Looking forward to see whats next! Greetings

What a cool concept. Hopefully the future is all of the above… LiDAR, PDAF, CDAF all doing their job between frames and the software makes it seamless.

Dark performance is amazing!

just ordered mine to use with my atlas anamorphic and the alexa mini, im pretty dang excited to think of an autofocus alexa

Super exciting tech from DJI, thanks for sharing! I also have the new Surui 35mm and looking forward to trying it out. 🙌🏼 can’t wait to see your review on the 50mm.

@SamHolland

Жыл бұрын

🤩🙏🏻🎥

Ha! I’ve been contemplating getting one since it came out. I finally decided to order this morning and now you’ve put this video up! 😂

@SamHolland

Жыл бұрын

Woo! That’s exciting! 🤩🙏🏻🎥

I know this video is about the lidar af system but dang. That anamorphic lense looks amazing.

This actually looks awesome! I love it.

Lidar tech has been in surveying for years... they use it on aerial flights over survey areas and get surprisingly good accuracy when used correctly. If we're talking about the same thing then I would think this type of tracking would be a piece of cake for lidar.

Subscribed because of this video. I will totally buy this when I can use it without a gimbal.

Great for actually getting the shot for my Helios 40 and Trioplan

That's seriously awesome.

Wow. I definitely would have use for this with my sirui anamorphic lens.

Great video, VERY tempted! Is there a huge difference between this LiDAR module and the 3D Focus module for the RS2? The standalone utility they have promised for this is very exciting

Fantastic no focus puller or diy pulling and excellent for non auto focus cameras

Hmmm, I can my trusty GH5 & GH5 II cameras benefiting from a unit like this. Well done to you & DJI 👍🏻

Dji is advancing technology for all.

Bro - great video and review! Making me want to bust out my lidar unit more now.

@SamHolland

Жыл бұрын

😂 thanks Chris! Bust out your unit! 💪🏻🎥😂

Frankly, this is the most excited I've been to utilize new tech in some time.

Propably gonna wait for a Version 2.0 or 3.0 Only really interesting for me when pairable with a wireless follow focus for more accurate Focus Pulling.

That's what I wanted to see!!! I wanted to get their RS3 pro combo which i think comes with that. Im just waiting for black friday.

This is BRILLIANT !

I have the predecessor of this gimbal with the previous lidar AF - it works perfectly. Only challenge is that when subjects get out of the lidar range (10-12m) the system automatically focuses at infinity, assuming that this is and the mechanical end of the focus throw of the lens (that was mechanically detected during the lens calibration). Unfortunately, nowadays most lenses can throw the barrel slightly beyond optical infinity for whatever so stupid reasons such as ‚headroom for temperature driven or mount tolerances (I believe they just want to save money during final quality control). Fur use with the lidar AF this means that you will end up with blurry backgrounds at infinity. Only ways to solve this is either limit the barrel throw mechanically at optical infinity during calibration (e.g. with the hard stops of a manual follow focus) or to calibrate the lens‘ infinity with shimming rings. I did the latter with my Sirui 50mm and getting unbelievable results. Having your lens shimmed correctly to meet end of barrel throw with optical infinity is also ver helpful when focusing manually - if you want infinity, throw the barrel to the end, and you nail it. Having an autonomous system (i.e. w/o) the gimbal would be a game changer for us amateurs who can‘t afford those 50 grands AF systems.

I have to try this!

I reckon the next version will be the one to get, unless they make firmware updates to the current model.

@JJ_Khailha

Жыл бұрын

I agree. I researched this a wee while ago and wasn’t convinced the tech is quite ready.

This looks too good to be true! I just recently got the 35 and 100 Sirui lenses and this would be really helpful! Any cons?

That looks a great advance, but to the eyes of the mere mortal, these are questions that we thaught to have been solved a decade ago. I like the passion you talk about it and that's what kept me till the end of the video. Peace up and keep the focus "pun intended".

Interesting device! I wonder if these camera companies are considering putting in lidar and atomos-v in the high-end camera

As a panasonic shooter this is pretty freaking dope

You should be able to track anything with it not just face. I am pretty sure I have done it. I think you need to switch the mode from wide to single point and then just like on rs2 point at the object and click the locking button.

Sam your videos are the best. My setup is a canon 80d (first camera) and a DJI rs3. They aren't compatible in terms of the type C cables considering the canon 80d uses old mini usb 2.0 ports. Do you have any advice? Also, should I switch to Sony when I get the chance in the future? Thanks for all the educational videos

5:19 such great news !!!!!!!! I hope they add more then 3 lense strings too :)

Icredible little gadget!

Just so I get this right, if you are starting from scratch, (not counting the camera or lenses), its like $650 for the lidar, focus motor is around $150, another $280 for the gimbal, then your going to need some kind of rail for the motor to mount to so another $100(ish). So just shy of $1200? Even starting from scratch that really isn't a bad price for everything you can do. There is real value in this. If you are a solo filmmaker this is awesome! 😎

@yvesbernas1772

Жыл бұрын

you need the RS3 Pro for that and it is quite more than $280 : $800

That low light tracking was very impressive!

This is a game changer. Great review Sam

@SamHolland

Жыл бұрын

🙏🏻🎥🤩

Really hoping that handle comes out soon

I think this is my first time in your channel. AWESOME video! Looking forward to see the anamorphic lens review Have a Productive and Helathy day!

@SamHolland

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Freddy. You have a great day too 🙏🏻🎥🤩

This is really cool. Maybe I'll get one

this is actually game changing

hear any rumors of the Handle Grip for Lidar? Would be great if it had a display for tracking select.

Wonderful analysis demo

@SamHolland

Жыл бұрын

Thank you

Hi Sam Excellent video! Can you please make another video showing RS3 Pro and Ninja V setup?

concise, dense and informative

@SamHolland

Жыл бұрын

Thank you, John! 🙏🏻🎥

So cool! have DJI told you when are they going to release the gimbal-less version?

Amaaazing. It does work with other gimbals?

Can't wait for it to be available without a gimbal. Will it work with AF lenses on cameras that lack autofocus capabilities? I'm afraid the focus-by-wire systems might be incompatible.

It nice to know if will work with older dslr cameras . Examples like nikon d7500 might not have the greatest auto focusing for the video

Great technology

Great video Sam. Do you see any way of using the LiDar with a camera mounted vertically? (R6)

Where did you get that flannel? It's sick.

That is insane. Subbed

Sam, this may be a silly question but we are trying to use the monitor with handgrips to remotely pull focus and other commands but it shows the image but I can't get it to take control of focus and other commands on the RS3 Pro. The focus dial on the front of the RS3 is the one that operates the focus wheel. It is not in broadcast mode so I know that is not the problem.

Hey, thanks for this video! What about autofocus on a very wide aperture ? Around f1/2? With my Sony a7sIII it's sometime random at this level.

Focus on the vision

Amazing! DJI is really one of the most innovative companies in video production tech these days! :)

Thank you so much, I’m very curious about this technology with the Black Magic, 6K pocket cinema, which, in my opinion takes some of the richest footage.

Do we have a compatibility list? I’ve gotta learn my lessons from when I bought a RavenEye

This might become actually useable in a couple years. Stoked for that

@the180degreerule3

Жыл бұрын

I used to use the previous model and this model is better on ever level, it is perfect for simple stuff like interviews when I'm the only doing the work.

@A1Bokeh

Жыл бұрын

Why do you think it's not usable now?

@Mindofadirector

Жыл бұрын

Why isn’t it usable now???

@srandall31

Жыл бұрын

I use it weekly no problems.

@lmSlMON

Жыл бұрын

@@A1Bokeh I meant for bigger productions. For solo interviews or other static stuff it's pretty useful but in situations I could use the AF the most, it's not reliable enough yet

LIDAR is such an advance over conventional auto-focus, it should be in all professional quality cameras. In fact, both systems could be in the same camera, since only LIDAR adds more hardware. At any event, the Dji LIDAR unit will really be useful in cameras that do not support auto-focus, like the Blackmagic Pocket Cinema cameras. I use a Canon C200 that supports auto-focus lenses already.

Would this work with an Rs2 or Rsc2? Am I able to purchase the focus part solo 😃 Interesting anamorphic? lens as well. I like that glare!

This is awesome. I use a Canon 90D and to shoot in slo mo at 100fps you loose auto focus. With the LIDR, problem solved!!!

Would love to see it on Leica SL2s camera.

Its the best thing for loner shooters and it certainly helps in certain situations when you need autofocus and to save money. Its always about saving money isnt it : D. Sometimes you need manual because you want to time the focus movement and not let the machine decide how, even though the machine can have how fast or slow you want to rack, but, in your hands, you decide. So just like manual exposure, manual focus is great for filming and likewise, autofocus is ideal for certain situations like sports, vlogging, handheld jerky as fuck shoot or when you're a fkg loner. Well, honestly, i am a fkg loner so ill need it, but only for certain things so its a good thing to have

I wish I had your editing skills

PLEASE Could you help me with a few questions? Regarding the DJI high bright monitor, can it handle external RAW recording, similar to the Atomos Ninja V with Sony cameras? If I plan on purchasing an additional DJI motor, how many motors can the right 4D handgrip control effectively? the LiDAR, autofocus tool specifically designed for cine lenses! what is its range ? can it handle autofocus to infinity distance Does the left handgrip exclusively control gimbal movement, and does it require the DJI Ronin RavenEye for full functionality? Thanks so much for taking the time!

Can you use this on different gimbals (like none dji gimbals) or on a tripod

Can this work on Panasonic full frame and m43 cameras, what all would one needs are kits available?

Just got the rs3 pro and looking to practice with it over Christmas with my 6K Pro. Im definitely going to buy the LIDAR as it gets tiresome having to use BMs focus assist if you need to move around closer or backwards on the subject. As always, top video and wonderfully explained. Ta Sam Merry Xmas fella

@SamHolland

Жыл бұрын

Ah thanks so much! Glad you like the video. Have fun with your new piece of gear! 🤩🎥 happy holidays to you 🎉

@rightful4973

Жыл бұрын

So what do you think of the LiDAR on the 6k pro?

This might have to be added to the cinema rig 👀 Great video love the pace of these videos brotha!!!

@SamHolland

Жыл бұрын

Thanks brother! 🤩🙏🏻🎥

Hey man, what's your shirt you are wearing in the video ? Do you think you can give me the reference ? looks dope !

The forthcoming 'top handle' option could be exactly what I need for my work. Nice.

@SamHolland

Жыл бұрын

I can’t wait

@SamHolland

Жыл бұрын

I can’t wait

Well that video took off, didn't it Sam? Haha - this thing looks AMAZING. Bummed you need to the gimbal to get it up and running because I was seriously considering buying it (I have Canon CN-E lenses that I can't really use for run & gun because I'd need to hire an AC to pull focus remotely). Excellent job on this vid!

@SamHolland

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Matthew. Yeh shouldn’t be long before they bring out the handle 🤩🎥 o can’t wait

Great!

Important question. Can the DJI LiDAR unit be used to active track using Canon without the focus motor and calibration? Meaning let’s say I don’t want to use DJI to focus but instead let Canon do its thing, but I want to use the active track of the DJI LiDAR unit, is that possible? I’m a one man band and want to use the LiDAR for active tracking myself on videos and wonder if that’s possible. Especially locking on myself; is that all feasible with the DJI LiDAR ?

Also does it work with any gimbal or just Dji?

Great video mate 👌🏻

@SamHolland

Жыл бұрын

Thanks brother 🙏🏻🎥🤩

Hello, Thanks for your video, is it possible to know the reference of your HDMI cable between the camera and the Ninja? Thanks

@SamHolland

Жыл бұрын

geni.us/1YKRC if these are out of stock, I get these… geni.us/XNjY7K Thank you 🙏🏻