A Review of the New DJI Ronin 4D 4-Axis Cinema Camera System

The new DJI Ronin 4D 4-axis cinema camera is here, and the company isn't messing around. This fantastic video review takes a look at the system and the kind of performance you can expect from it. 

Coming to you from CineD, this excellent video review takes a look at the new DJI Ronin 4D 4-axis cinema camera. The Ronin 4D comes with a range of impressive features, including:

  • Carbon fiber and aluminum/magnesium alloy construction
  • Left and right control handgrips
  • ProSSD 1TB media drive
  • LiDAR range finder
  • Top handle
  • Baseplate
  • CineCore 3.0 Imaging Processing System
  • Zenmuse X9 6K full frame camera
  • Apple ProRes Raw, ProRes 422 HQ, and H.264 video
  • ACES workflow
  • 4-Axis stabilization
  • Z-axis stabilization in camera, 3-axis stabilization in gimbal
  • Downward time of flight sensor
  • Built-in inertial measurement unit and barometer
  • DL lens mount with support for 16mm, 24mm, 35mm, and 50mm lenses (full frame capture not available on 16mm lens)
  • Interchangeable lens mounts for using Sony E or Leica M mounts available
  • 6K raw at up to 60 fps in full frame 2.39:1
  • 4K raw at up to 120 fps in Super 35 2.39:1 or 96 fps in Super 35 17:9
  • 800 and 5,000 dual native ISO
  • 14-plus stops of dynamic range
  • In-camera ND filters
  • ActiveTrack Pro
  • Designed to counteract footsteps of inexperienced gimbal shooters
  • Included ProSSD 1 TB drive
  • CFexpress Type-B card slot
  • 5.5" 1,920 x 1,080 touchscreen
  • Integrated stereo microphones for 24-bit audio
  • Built-in 3.5mm audio input and XLR when expander plate is used
  • 2.5 hours of battery life per battery
  • Auto-heating for cold weather
  • AC adapter provides limitless shooting

Check out the video above for a great look at the new Ronin 4D.

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Alex Cooke is a Cleveland-based portrait, events, and landscape photographer. He holds an M.S. in Applied Mathematics and a doctorate in Music Composition. He is also an avid equestrian.

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