ntblowz Posted October 15, 2020 Share Posted October 15, 2020 Definitely match in heaven for Panasonic shooter! andrgl and HockeyFan12 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ntblowz Posted October 15, 2020 Author Share Posted October 15, 2020 This is the TOF Add on https://store.dji.com/product/ronin-3d-focus-system Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
herein2020 Posted October 15, 2020 Share Posted October 15, 2020 I've only got one question...does it return to center after a pan? I was a DJI fan after using their drones, but the Ronin S and their refusal to fix a rudimentary feature of any gimbal has made me feel the same way about them that I feel about Canon deliberately crippling the R5 and R6's video features. Lux Shots 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trek of Joy Posted October 15, 2020 Share Posted October 15, 2020 Bummer the TOF system its not compatible with the smaller one, I prefer the folding design, quick vertical mode and the adjustable handle to go from upright to low slung modes. I'm sure Youtubers will call it the greatest thing ever and hype the heck out of it. For now I'm fine with the smaller/lighter/cheaper Weebill S. Chris Trankilstef 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ntblowz Posted October 15, 2020 Author Share Posted October 15, 2020 Well I m happy with Ronin S so not in a hurry, I had Weebill S before and it shut down twice in a shoot so I sold it after. The Focus system is even better than a7siii's ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
independent Posted October 16, 2020 Share Posted October 16, 2020 And did CDA Tek get even a hat tip? BTM_Pix 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Members Popular Post BTM_Pix Posted October 16, 2020 Super Members Popular Post Share Posted October 16, 2020 4 hours ago, independent said: And did CDA Tek get even a hat tip? For anyone looking to have this functionality (and a bit more) without having to buy a specific new gimbal (or any gimbal for that matter), our AFX module launches a week on Monday. I'm absolutely not going to give the game away before then and say that it also supports manual lenses. Absolutely not going to spoil that surprise. leslie, Kisaha, ntblowz and 8 others 6 3 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kisaha Posted October 16, 2020 Share Posted October 16, 2020 34 minutes ago, BTM_Pix said: For anyone looking to have this functionality (and a bit more) without having to buy a specific new gimbal (or any gimbal for that matter), our AFX module launches a week on Monday. I'm absolutely not going to give the game away before then and say that it also supports manual lenses. Absolutely not going to spoil that surprise. what about manual lenses then?! I hope it will be a great success. Well done. BTM_Pix 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trek of Joy Posted October 16, 2020 Share Posted October 16, 2020 1 hour ago, BTM_Pix said: For anyone looking to have this functionality (and a bit more) without having to buy a specific new gimbal (or any gimbal for that matter), our AFX module launches a week on Monday. I'm absolutely not going to give the game away before then and say that it also supports manual lenses. Absolutely not going to spoil that surprise. That solves one of my issues with the Ronin system, since I'm not always shooting on a gimbal, or even carrying mine. I hate getting locked into closed systems like this. I'm mostly on a monopod or just handheld. Now if run-and-gun AF was possible with manual lenses and not on a Ronin... Chris BTM_Pix 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Members BTM_Pix Posted October 16, 2020 Super Members Share Posted October 16, 2020 1 hour ago, Kisaha said: I hope it will be a great success. Well done. Thank you. 1 hour ago, Kisaha said: what about manual lenses then?! Well..... They were going to be supported eventually. Maybe we've managed to put "eventually" into the microwave.... 10 minutes ago, Trek of Joy said: Now if run-and-gun AF was possible with manual lenses and not on a Ronin... Something like that would be nice wouldn't it.... ntblowz, Kisaha, Trek of Joy and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ntblowz Posted October 17, 2020 Author Share Posted October 17, 2020 Video of the DJI ToF focus in action Juank and Emanuel 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff CB Posted October 17, 2020 Share Posted October 17, 2020 On 10/16/2020 at 4:57 AM, BTM_Pix said: For anyone looking to have this functionality (and a bit more) without having to buy a specific new gimbal (or any gimbal for that matter), our AFX module launches a week on Monday. I'm absolutely not going to give the game away before then and say that it also supports manual lenses. Absolutely not going to spoil that surprise. If it works well you have a customer. Keep us posted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Members BTM_Pix Posted October 17, 2020 Super Members Share Posted October 17, 2020 53 minutes ago, Geoff CB said: If it works well Well I can guarantee at least one of those 😉 Kisaha 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kisaha Posted October 17, 2020 Share Posted October 17, 2020 4 hours ago, BTM_Pix said: Well I can guarantee at least one of those 😉 If? BTM_Pix 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgvro Posted October 19, 2020 Share Posted October 19, 2020 Have only skimmed the thread and the details on this gimbal so far but, my main question: If you're already all rigged up holding a gimbal in your hand and with a gear motor attached to your lens: Why would you not just use a wheel on the gimbal to manually pull focus? Remember the whole point is you're almost certainly already holding it all in your hand. Follow focus add-on motors on the last gen (Ronin S/SC, Weebill S, Moza Aircross 2) all offer totally usable follow focus already. Why even invite the uncertainty of an autofocus system... These gimbals look awesome though and I'm definitely feeling a hint of remorse at having recently bought a Ronin SC that I never even got to take out of the box yet 😅 Geoff CB 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgvro Posted October 19, 2020 Share Posted October 19, 2020 Okay, I do see they've maybe highlighted a use case for hands-free focus (aka autofocus) with that bit in the promo video where it's like mounted to the outside of a car or whatever and tracking another car passing by. Pretty professional high-production-value looking use case to me though where you'd maybe just be able to run with a wireless focus puller solution instead Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zerocool22 Posted October 19, 2020 Share Posted October 19, 2020 Idk at the end of the video it didnt nail the focus good enough. Could be the lens aputure, or the lens ring smoothness or maybe this thing is not quite there yet. Very cool though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrSMW Posted October 19, 2020 Share Posted October 19, 2020 I'm not a gimbal person, but it's certainly interesting in regard to the future and what is still to come. As a Panasonic user, I'm more interested in the AF side of things 😄 Emanuel 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff CB Posted October 19, 2020 Share Posted October 19, 2020 10 hours ago, dgvro said: Have only skimmed the thread and the details on this gimbal so far but, my main question: If you're already all rigged up holding a gimbal in your hand and with a gear motor attached to your lens: Why would you not just use a wheel on the gimbal to manually pull focus? Remember the whole point is you're almost certainly already holding it all in your hand. Follow focus add-on motors on the last gen (Ronin S/SC, Weebill S, Moza Aircross 2) all offer totally usable follow focus already. Why even invite the uncertainty of an autofocus system... These gimbals look awesome though and I'm definitely feeling a hint of remorse at having recently bought a Ronin SC that I never even got to take out of the box yet 😅 Honestly I'm not going to buy the gimbal for this, just excited to see it because it means at some point the system will be available off of the gimbal setup. DJI should have realized how popular this feature would be and sold it as a separate device for $500. I would buy it in a heartbeat. Emanuel 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Members BTM_Pix Posted October 19, 2020 Super Members Share Posted October 19, 2020 27 minutes ago, Geoff CB said: DJI should have realized how popular this feature would be and sold it as a separate device for $500. I would buy it in a heartbeat. <cough> €275 26/10/20 <cough> 😉 MurtlandPhoto 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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