DJI Ronin 4D

The world's first cinema camera with gimbal

DJI Ronin 4D
82/100
CAMERA SCORE
Features 18
Performance 17
Durability 15
Price 13
Usability 19
Brand DJI
Model R4D6K

Key Features

SENSOR Full-frame Zenmuse X9 CMOS sensor
PROCESSOR CineCore 3.0 image processing system
AUTOFOCUS LiDAR Waveform focusing system with subject tracking
PHASE DETECTION Advanced LiDAR-based depth mapping for manual lenses
VIDEO 6K/60fps or 8K/75fps, 12-bit ProRes RAW
STABILIZATION Integrated 4-axis active stabilization system
BURST RATE N/A (Cinema focused, not a stills camera)
VIEWFINDER High-bright 5.5-inch 1080p 1000-nit touchscreen monitor
DISPLAY Articulating 5.5-inch 1920x1080 touchscreen monitor
CONNECTIVITY 3G-SDI, HDMI, XLR, 3.5mm mic, Timecode, Wi-Fi
MEMORY CARD DJI PROSSD 1TB and CFexpress Type B
WEATHER SEALING Professional grade magnesium-aluminum alloy chassis
BATTERY LIFE Approx. 150 minutes with TB50 Intelligent Battery

The Most Important Buttons & Dials — DJI Ronin 4D

Control / Button / Dial Status Note
Shutter-release Button ✗ Not Present Cinema-focused device
Mode Dial ✗ Not Present Menu-driven mode selection
+/- EV (Exposure Compensation) Button ✓ Present
Dedicated ISO Button ✓ Present
Dedicated Aperture Dial / Ring ~ Limited Via hand grip dial
Dedicated Shutter Speed Dial ~ Limited Via menu/dial
AF-ON Button ✓ Present
Main Command Dial ✓ Present
Sub-Command Dial ✓ Present
Function (Fn) Buttons ✓ Present
Joystick / Multi-selector ✓ Present Gimbal control joystick
AF-assist / Self-timer Lamp ✗ Not Present
Monitor Mode Button ✓ Present
Video Record Button ✓ Present
Drive Mode Control ✗ Not Present

How-to Use DJI Ronin 4D

Welcome to the How-to section of the camera. In this Light & Composition University website, each page for a camera has a how-to section and a section for learning. Simply because the buttons and the controls of each camera is located in different places that not only varies for brands but in each model. How-to section help you operate your camera, however, if you are interested to learn photography, not only you need to know how your camera works, but also you must know what you can change and why you do that to get better photo. Click the “Learn” or scroll down.

DJI Ronin 4D Exposure Indicators

Optimal exposure Underexposed by 1/3 EV Overexposed by over 2 EV
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The key to the photography is light, and it’s the exposure indicators, where you see how much light your camera sensor sees. These indicators both in monitor and viewfinder show whether the photograph would be under or over-exposed at the current setting. The amount of under or overexposure is shown in increments of 1/3 EV.

Learn & Master Photography with DJI Ronin 4D

For over a decade, we have been teaching photography following a university standard. No one does it better than us. We have a selection of courses, diplomas, graduate and post-graduate programs, as well as some of our best-selling university press publications, to guide you in the best possible way for your camera. Enroll in the fundamentals and then move to the genres you want to master.

Technical Specification

Sensor Full-frame CMOS
Resolution 6K or 8K variants
ISO Range Dual Native ISO 800/5000
Autofocus LiDAR Range Finder
Shutter Speed Electronic Global Shutter (varies by mode)
Burst Rate N/A
Video 6K 60fps / 8K 75fps ProRes RAW
Stabilization 4-Axis Active Gimbal
Viewfinder Integrated 5.5-inch monitor
LCD 5.5-inch 1080p Touchscreen
Memory Card PROSSD / CFexpress Type B
Connectivity SDI, HDMI, XLR, USB-C
Battery Life 150 minutes
Weight Approx. 4.67 kg (base configuration)
Dimensions 235 x 115 x 160 mm