Setup thoughts - DJI Ronin - Steadicam Armpost Adapter

[Matthew Marshall]

Basically thoughts and possible difficulties of this? Cinemilled offers an adapter which forgoes the need for a sled, just DJI Ronin with its stabilization straight to the armpost adapter.

Pictures and video from the Cinemilled Site.



http://vimeo.com/105086034

 

From: Cinemilled

 

It seems to have lowmode ability as well. Looks like a good idea to me.

For the more advanced operators. Would this work with a cheaper vest and armpost setup something offbrand. Any manufacturing deficiencies or precision due to not being Tiffen Steadicam should easily be compensated by the DJI Ronin itself I would think.

*edit - nevermind that, they have recommended weight restrictions either way the X-10 looks to be the best bet.

 

 

Looking to use this instead of a typical steadicam rig for more versatility. Thanks in advance!

 

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Alternately to save money I can get different weight springs. Thoughts on taking out existing springs from the merlin steadicam arm and vest and putting new ones in for heavier weight.

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Edited September 13, 2014 by Matthew Marshall

[Ryan Brooks]

Can you tilt down or up?

[Matthew Marshall]

I believe with the DJI ronin you can.

At least one way based off whats on the site is stabilized pan and tilt using the supplied 2nd controller. So a second operator can control it using the brushless motors.

Yes I read further down the page. Smooth Track tuning allows you to pan and tilt so in theory yes. Let me check cinemilled.

I dont see anything about it. Upon further inspection it may not since its attached directly to the arm. Great input, ill email them and make certain. Thanks exactly the questions I was looking for!

[Lucas Delbanco]

You can tilt the camera stage up and down, and tilt left and right. All that is done by another operator with a remote control of some sort. It can also be controlled by a joystick on the gimbal itself, though it is common for there to simply be another operator.

[Matthew Marshall]

Yes well as of right now im a one man show.

Regardless im attempting to get this setup. I'll write a laymans review for everyone of all of it put together.

DJI Ronin + Steadicam Merlin arm and vest (looking into this. if anyone has suggestions for a cheap well put together heavy duty more than 20 lb arm and vest post let me know)

Will add sled at a later date, something like that XD.

[Stew Cantrell]

Does this only work with the Ronin, or would it also work with other gimbals like the movi? I have a friend who owns a movi and wants me to buy an adaptor to put it on my arm.

[Matthew Marshall]

As far as I can tell her its made for the ronin only. Fits right on its connector to the top bar.

[John Kopec]

Does this only work with the Ronin, or would it also work with other gimbals like the movi? I have a friend who owns a movi and wants me to buy an adaptor to put it on my arm.

MoVi has their own version: lookup Toad in the Hole and Ninja Star plate.