DJI, a leader in aerial imaging and creative technology, has just unveiled a highly anticipated follow-up to its popular RS 3. The new DJI RS4 is a lightweight stabilizer that promises a major leap in options and capabilities for solo cinematographers. With enhanced vertical shooting, extended payload capacity, and a comprehensive list of accessories, the RS 4 empowers creators with technology and creativity like never before. Alongside the RS 4, DJI has also unveiled the RS 4 Pro and the DJI Focus Pro.
DJI RS 4 Stabilizer
Key Features of the DJI RS 4
- 2nd-gen native vertical shooting
- Joystick mode switch
- Teflon™-coated axis arms
- 3kg (6.6 lbs) payload capacity
- Automatic screen lock
- RSA communication port
- High-capacity battery grip (with approx. 2.5x battery runtime)
What’s New About the DJI RS 4?
The DJI RS4 brings many innovative features that elevate user experience and creative potential.
2nd-Gen Native Vertical Shooting
The RS4 introduces a newly designed horizontal plate, making seamless vertical shooting transitions even easier. Better yet, you don’t need to add in more accessories to achieve this feature. This streamlines the creative process, improving video shooting efficiency and flexibility.
Improved Automated Axis Locks
Automated axis locks optimize workflow by swiftly changing between shooting and storage modes. The axis locks also provide reduced gimbal shake, further improving stability and the overall shooting experience.
Smooth Balancing with Teflon Coating
Teflon-coated axis arms (on all three axes, no less!) minimize friction, giving shooters even smoother balancing adjustments. Fine-tuning knobs and adjustable placement guides boost precision and ease when switching cameras or lenses.
High-Capacity Battery Grip
Extend your shoot time and ability to capture long-running shots on a single charge. The RS BG70 High-Capacity Battery Grip extends the RS 4’s runtime to approximately 29.5 hours.
Who Should Buy the RS 4?
Videographers across various genres, from action to portrait and wedding photography, will find the DJI RS4 indispensable. Its versatility, enhanced stabilization, and intuitive controls cater to professionals seeking efficiency and creative freedom.
DJI RS 4 Pro
The new DJI RS4 Pro is a flagship stabilizer designed to enhance filmmaking for professionals. With easy integration into the DJI Focus Pro lens control system, DJI Transmission, and an extensive control ecosystem, the RS 4 Pro revolutionizes stabilization, transmission, focusing, and control.
Key Features of the DJI RS 4 Pro
- Professional-grade design and stabilization
- Expanded payload capacity of 4.5kg (10lbs)
- 2nd-Gen Native Vertical Shooting
- Enhanced battery runtime with RS BG70 High-Capacity Battery Grip
- Integration with DJI Focus Pro LiDAR for intelligent autofocus
What’s New About the DJI RS 4 Pro?
The DJI RS 4 Pro introduces several features that elevate its performance to a professional level.
Professional Design
Crafted with carbon fiber axis arms, the RS 4 Pro boasts a 4.5kg payload capacity, accommodating mainstream mirrorless and cinema camera setups with ease.
2nd-Gen Native Vertical Shooting
Like the RS 4, the RS 4 Pro has an all-new horizontal plate, producing seamless vertical shooting transitions and enhancing efficiency and versatility for cinematographers.
Smooth Balancing
Dual rolling bearings on the roll axis and Teflon coating on all three axes ensure smooth balancing even with heavy camera setups.
Professional Stabilization
The RS 4 Pro features a 20% increase in motor torque across three axes, providing greater power redundancy for accurate tracking movements and enhanced stability.
LiDAR Intelligent Focusing
When paired with the Focus Pro LiDAR and Focus Pro Motor, the RS 4 Pro offers precise and intelligent LiDAR autofocus, bringing even better focus control in dynamic shooting scenarios.
Who Should Buy the RS 4 Pro?
The DJI RS 4 Pro is tailor-made for professional filmmakers and cinematographers who want stability, control, and creative freedom in their productions.
DJI Focus Pro
The DJI Focus Pro is DJI’s first independent Automated Manual Focus (AMF) lens control system, and further enhances focus control in filmmaking, blending cutting-edge technology with intuitive design to empower cinematographers with precise and dynamic focusing capabilities. The Focus Pro also boasts a 2.5-hour system power supply, auto-calibration and data storage for 15 lenses, and more.
LiDAR Focusing
The DJI Focus Pro introduces LiDAR focusing as an independent system, providing filmmakers with more creative freedom. With an extended human-subject focus distance of up to 20 meters and a super-wide focus FOV of 70°, the Focus Pro ensures accurate and stable focusing even in challenging shooting conditions. The upgraded LiDAR boasts 76,800 ranging points and a refresh rate of 30 Hz, improving autofocus performance and reducing focus hunting.
AMF Mode: Human-Machine Collaboration
The AMF mode in the DJI Focus Pro allows for collaboration between operators and technology in focus control. This mode enables operators to visually observe focus status while receiving tactile feedback, allowing for prompt decisions and enhancing on-set efficiency. With AMF mode, users can seamlessly switch manual and auto-focus control, capturing with enhanced precision and reducing disruptions during shooting.
Versatile FIZ Lens Control
The Focus Pro’s FIZ (Focus, Iris, Zoom) lens control capabilities boost its versatility. The new unit features stepless damping adjustments, electronic A-B point marking, and Bluetooth start/stop recording, giving the cinematographers control over focus, aperture, and zoom. The system’s compatibility with 15mm rods and one-button linking with the Hand Unit streamline setup and operation in various shooting scenarios.
All-Scenario Experience
The DJI Focus Pro is designed to excel in diverse shooting scenarios, from solo operations to collaborative team setups. Its seamless integration with DJI Ronin stabilizers and standalone functionality makes it a versatile tool for cinematographers. Whether used in conjunction with other DJI products or as a standalone system, the Focus Pro empowers filmmakers to achieve precise and dynamic focus control.
Final Thoughts
The DJI RS 4, RS 4 Pro, and DJI Focus Pro represent a powerhouse of filmmaking and cinematography tools. Together, these latest releases from DJI form an integrated and innovative solution, empowering filmmakers with creative freedom and technical prowess to capture any type of cinematic shot.
