World-leading gimbal maker DJI has just released a new firmware update for the Ronin-S which adds the highly demanded Force Mobile and ActiveTrack 3.0 features to the device along with video recording, autofocus, and focus pull support for Sony A7R IV cameras with supported E-mount lenses using a Multi-Camera Control Cable.
As a quick reminder, Force Mobile and ActiveTrack 3.0 were only available on the Ronin-SC thus far, but with the latest Firmware 2.0.0.90 these functionalities can be already used on the bigger sibling as well. In essence, the first feature synchronizes the movement of the connected mobile device with the gimbal itself whereas the latter can make the Ronin-S accurately follow selected subject using one of the supported mobile devices.
Firmware 2.0.0.90 also optimizes 3D Roll 360 mode of the Ronin-S. There’s now a quick switch that allows you to switch the mode on and off by pressing the M button three times. Furthermore, when the gimbal is in 3D Roll 360 mode, you can push the joystick left or right twice to enable Auto 3D Roll 360. That way, the device will rotate continuously without needing to hold the joystick all the time.
Ronin-S Firmware 2.0.0.90 Highlights
- Added ActiveTrack 3.0 (requires Ronin app v1.2.4 or later).
- Added Force Mobile (requires Ronin app v1.2.4 or later).
- Added quick switch to 3D Roll 360 mode.
- Added Auto 3D Roll 360.
- Optimized 3D Roll 360.
- Added Track mode settings for Command Unit.
- Optimized follow experience in Flashlight mode.
- Optimized the Profile LED display by changing the pulsing frequency when gimbal in sleep mode, and the LED will become red to indicate low battery warning when battery level is less than 20%.
- Sleep mode can be enabled by pressing once or twice of the gimbal power button.
- Optimized zoom adjustment when using Sony cameras’ multi-port with Power Zoom lens, The zoom speed can be set from 1 to 100 (requires DJI Ronin v1.2.4 app or later).
- Added video recording, autofocus, and focus pull support for Sony A7RIV cameras with supported E-mount lenses using a Multi-Camera Control Cable (MCC-C). To use autofocus on the A7RIV, press halfway down on the camera control button of the gimbal.
- Added photo capture, video recording, zoom, and focus pull support for Sony A7R4 cameras using a Multi-Camera Control Cable (Multi USB). To use autofocus on the A7R4, press halfway down on the camera control button of the gimbal.
- Fixed other minor bugs.
The Ronin-SC has also received a new firmware update that enables Force Mobile on selected Android devices as well as it adds photo capture, video recording, and autofocus for Fujifilm X-H1, X-T2, X-T3, X-T20, X-T30, X-E3 cameras using a Fujifilm camera control cable (RSS-F). Sony A7R IV support is also included. Other notable enhancements include:
Ronin-SC Firmware 1.2.0.10 Highlights
- Added photo capture, video recording, and autofocus for Fujifilm X-H1, X-T2, X-T3, X-T20, X-T30, X-E3 cameras using a Fujifilm camera control cable (RSS-F).
- Added a quick switching function to Portrait mode. Press M button twice to enter/exit Portrait mode. Portrait mode requires using Ronin-SC in Flashlight mode and the joystick control is not available. Portrait mode can be disabled on the Ronin app Status page (requires Ronin app v1.2.4 or later). Note that the tilt axis will rotate 90° when switched to Portrait mode. Make sure the camera will not collide with the gimbal.
- Added Force Mobile when using with the Android version of the Ronin app (requires Ronin app v1.2.4 or later).
- Added disable 3D Roll 360 feature in the Ronin app (requires Ronin app v1.2.4 or later).
- Fixed issue where the roll axis occasionally drifts after exiting sleep mode.
- Optimized zoom adjustment when using a Sony camera’s multi-port with a power zoom lens. The zoom speed can be set from 1 to 100 (requires DJI Ronin v1.2.4 app or later).
- Added video recording, autofocus, and focus pull support for Sony A7R IV cameras with supported E-mount lenses using a Multi-Camera Control Cable (MCC-C). To use autofocus on the A7R IV, press halfway down on the camera control button of the gimbal.
- Added photo capture, video recording, zoom, and focus pull support for Sony A7R IV cameras using a Multi-Camera Control Cable (Multi USB). To use autofocus on the A7R4, press halfway down on the camera control button of the gimbal.
You can find further details regarding the latest Ronin-S and Ronin-SC firmware updates and how to install them here and here.
[source: DJI]
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