{"id":3591,"date":"2018-04-15T15:36:07","date_gmt":"2018-04-15T14:36:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jamiebrightmore.com\/?p=3591"},"modified":"2020-10-15T07:28:17","modified_gmt":"2020-10-15T06:28:17","slug":"blackmagic-pocket-cinema-camera-4k-paired-with-the-dji-ronin-s","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jamiebrightmore.com\/filmmaking\/blackmagic-pocket-cinema-camera-4k-paired-with-the-dji-ronin-s\/","title":{"rendered":"Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 4K paired with the DJI Ronin-S"},"content":{"rendered":"
Update<\/strong>: The Ronin S2<\/a> has been launched! Post to follow.<\/p>\n I thought I\u2019d note the \u2018native\u2019 way you can mount the BMPCC4K to the Ronin-S.<\/p>\n You can simply offset the supplied Ronin-S riser plate<\/strong> which will allow the camera to fit onto the included Manfrotto style mounting plate.<\/p>\n I don\u2019t use this method myself as I like to be able to hot swap \/ quickly remove the camera for battery changes, tripod mounting, etc. The solution I\u2019ve finally settled on is to use an RC4 quick release plate adaptor which is large enough to provide clearance.<\/p>\n UPDATE : JULY 23rd 2018<\/strong><\/p>\n Now I’ve got my hands on a Ronin-S it quickly became clear that there is no easy way to flip the orientation of the tilt arm as suggested in this article. The arms are locked in place, so without dissembling the latch mechanism on the roll motor, it’s not happening.<\/p>\n No drama, there will be numerous ways to attach the wider BMPCC4K to the Ronin-S. The solution I’ve come up with is to fit this \u00a310 Fotomate Macro Focus Slider Plate which will provide plenty of room for the camera.<\/p>\n Balancing this setup should be fine. These slider plates are horizontally adjustable, which is useful to get the camera as close to the tilt motor as possible. If required, a counterweight could be always be added underneath.<\/p>\n One of the hottest bits of news from NAB 2018 was the surprise\u00a0Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 4K<\/a> reveal. This camera packs some outstanding features for the price.<\/p>\n Already teased at CES, the DJI Ronin-S<\/a> handheld gimbal series is another exciting product. Given DJI’s proven track record for motion control systems, the latest version, shown at NAB, has been further tweaked based on beta testing feedback.<\/p>\n Pairing these new filmmaking tools will make a powerful system for self-shooters and the like.<\/p>\n The overall width of the Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 4K is wider than most cameras in this class. At 178.1mm \/ 7″ it really is a wide boy and will require deep pockets, well, physically speaking!<\/p>\n Compared to the current\u00a0Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera, it’s apx. 51mm \/ 2″ wider. And 26mm \/ 1″ wider than a Canon 5D Mk.3 shown on the Ronin-S product page.<\/p>\n Keen to see how this may work, I’ve done some calculations and accurately mocked-up the setup*. The good news is it will fit, providing the Ronin-S is setup with its tilt motor on the left.<\/p>\n This will allow the Pocket Cinema Camera 4K to fit with plenty of room between the left of its body and roll axis motor. Adjustments can be made to the handle’s position which will aid balancing.<\/p>\n As you can see from the second mockup below, it appears that the camera will not physically fit with the tilt motor on the right due to; the camera’s tripod mounting point clearance and the gimbal being at, or close to, its max position.<\/p>\n With the obstruction free roll axis on the Ronin-S allowing full view of the Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 4K’s beautiful 5″ screen, this image gives you a feel of just how awesome this setup will be!<\/p>\n *Please note<\/strong>: All calculations \/ mockups are based on; the DJI Ronin-S<\/a> website\u00a0image (DSLR version) with its pictured Canon 5D Mk.3; and dimensions provided by Blackmagic Design. These are speculative mockups but product specifications can always change.<\/p>\n
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\nBMPCC4K and the Ronin-S<\/h2>\n
Will they pair?<\/h2>\n
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Powerhouse…<\/h2>\n
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Technical Specifications<\/h2>\n
Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 4K<\/h3>\n