New features for DJI Ronin-S

A new firmware update has been issued for the DJI Ronin-S, offering enhanced settings and increased capability to allow photographers and filmmakers to take their creative projects further.

Among the new features are additional focus speed settings for Nikon, Canon and Panasonic cameras; less vibration /shaking when switching between 3D Roll 360 and normal mode; and added photo capture, video recording and autofocus for various cameras.   

The popular Ronin-S, sold by Heliguy, provides superior stabilisation for every shoot. 

What’s New?

The firmware update - v1.8.0.70 - will give you these things:

• Added five focus speed settings for Nikon cameras (requires Ronin app v1.1.8 or later).

• Added three focus speed settings for Canon cameras (requires Ronin app v1.1.8 or later).

• Added two focus speed settings for Panasonic cameras (requires Ronin app v1.1.8 or later).

• Added photo capture, video recording, autofocus, and focus pull support for Canon EOS 6D Mark II cameras with supported EF lenses. To use autofocus on the Canon EOS 6D Mark II, press down halfway on the gimbal’s camera control button.

• Added photo capture, video recording, autofocus, and focus pull support for Canon EOS R cameras with supported RF mount lenses. To use autofocus on the Canon EOS R, press down halfway on the gimbal’s camera control button.

• Added photo capture, video recording, autofocus, and focus pull support for Nikon Z6 cameras with supported Nikkor lenses. To use autofocus on the Nikon Z6, press down halfway on the gimbal’s camera control button.

• Added video recording, autofocus, and focus pull support for Sony A7M3 and A7R3 cameras with supported E-mount lenses using the MCC-C cable. Photo capture is not currently supported. To use autofocus on the Sony A7M3 and A7R3 cameras, press down halfway on the gimbal’s camera control button.

• After using the playback function on the Nikon D850 camera, double tap the trigger on the Ronin-S to switch back to live.

• Reduced vibration/shaking when switching between 3D Roll 360 and normal mode. 3D Roll 360 is now disabled when the roll axis angle is larger than 180°.

• Fixed other minor bugs.

Things To Remember

There are a few important things to remember when installing the firmware update. 

Make sure that the Ronin App is the latest version when updating the firmware. Visit https://www.dji.com/ronin-s/info#downloads

Leave the Ronin-S turned off and update the firmware through the DJI Pro Assistant for Ronin by connecting the USB-C port on the Ronin-S to your computer. Then proceed with the firmware update. Do not disconnect the gimbal from the computer while updating.

After the update is complete, unplug the USB-C cable from the Ronin-S and proceed to turn on the gimbal.

If the Ronin-S has a camera attached and is turned on while updating the firmware, make sure to protect.

DJI Ronin-S Standard Kit and Ronin-S Essentials Kit

Wanting to buy a DJI Ronin-S? Well, you need to know that there are two options out there - namely the Ronin-S Standard Kit and the Ronin-S Essentials Kit. 

Both are sold by Heliguy. If you would like more information, and to find out the differences between the two kits, watch the video below or read our in-depth blog.