The DJI RS 4 Mini is now available and I’m all in. DJI has packed enough features and power into this gimbal to make it good enough to comfortably handle a mirrorless camera like the Sony A7S III with a 28-70mm f/2 lens.
That’s impressive.
DJI stabilisers are great but the larger pro models take up a lot of space and that’s an issue on the road. Now that we have a smaller version, with pro features, most shooters with a smaller profile camera, like the FX3 or similar, will have no excuse for not having buttery smooth video.
“The Ronin Series continues to push the imaging industry forward as we bring new innovations to our ecosystem and democratise technology to more applications. Specifically, the DJI RS 4 Mini continues to feature our Emmy® Award-winning three-axis gimbal stabilisation, offering seamlessly smooth and steady footage,” says Ferdinand Wolf, Product Experience Director at DJI.
“In adding the DJI RS 4 Mini to our offering, we have rounded out this generation of stabilisers to cater to every level of creator, from professional filmmakers to independent commercial videographers and content creators.”
The 2 kilogram maximum payload on a gimbal that weighs 890 grams is an impressive engineering accomplishment by the DJI team. The RS 4 Mini also offers automated axis locking, a feature first introduced in DJI’s flagship gimbals. Once you use this, you can’t go back. It takes a second to unlock the gimbal’s three-axis locks.
Other features include a new intelligent tracking module, faster switching to vertical shooting and Teflon coating for a smoother balancing experience. The 3rd-Gen Native Vertical Switch offers the fastest switch experience in the RS series.
The RS 4 Mini Combo comes standard with the new DJI RS Intelligent Tracking Module for intelligent framing and composition. Enabling ActiveTrack on any camera system or phone with or without the DJI Ronin app, it can keep a human subject in frame up to 10 metres, even in complex environments. Tracking can be enabled with one push of the trigger or an open-palm visual command.
In the new Responsive mode, the gimbal responds faster to hand movements upon start or stop, designed to suit fast-moving subject circling shots. Meanwhile, the classic Smooth follow mode provides a fluid gimbal response, ideally for normal subject following shots.
KEY FEATURES
- Upgraded with 4th-Gen Stabilisation: Offers significantly improved stability when shooting vertically.
- Improved Battery Life: Compared to the DJI RS 3 Mini, the charging speed and battery life have increased by 30%, extending the operating time to 13 hours. It also supports fast charging, allowing 5 hours of use after a 30-minute charge.
- Lightweight Build, High Payload：Weighing only 890 g (2 lbs), RS 4 Mini boasts a payload capacity of up to 2 kg (4.4 lbs). It supports a wide range of mainstream mirrorless cameras and lens combinations.
- Next-gen RS Briefcase Handle: Designed especially for the RS 4 Mini, this new handle is 20% smaller and 28 g lighter than the current DJI RS Briefcase Handle.
- Quick-Release Magnetic Mount: The tracking module features a magnetic quick-release design, allowing it to attach to the tilt axis in just one second. The magnetic locking design will stay securely in place without loosening or falling off, ensuring a more reliable filming process.
PRICE AND AVAILABILITY
DJI RS 4 Mini is available now with two purchase options.
The standalone DJI RS 4 Mini retails for $539 AUD and includes one Gimbal, Quick-Release Plate, RS 4 Mini Tripod, L-Shaped Multi-Camera Control Cable, USB-C Charging Cable and one Screw Kit.
The DJI RS 4 Mini Combo retails for $659 AUD and adds a RS Intelligent Tracking Module and RS 4 Mini Briefcase Handle.
