DJI has wowed audiences at the annual CES show in Las Vegas by pulling the covers off not one, but two, handheld camera stabilisers. The Osmo 2 is DJI's most affordable smartphone stabiliser to date.
First up is a new version of the Osmo, DJI’s smartphone stabiliser. The all-new Osmo 2 is made from high-strength modified nylon and features a folding design. The Osmo 2 sees a number of improvements over the original, including changes to the built-in battery system, which allows the Osmo 2 to be used for up to 15 hours, which is over three times longer than the original model and will appeal to creatives who are travelling and may not have access to recharging points.
The Osmo 2 can also be used as a powerbank to charge other kit in the field.
The Osmo system has already proven to popular with Vloggers, who want to capture smooth
video, time-lapse footage and long exposures and other features on the Osmo 2 include three-axis gimbal technology to ensure shake-free footage, a 1/4” universal screw to mount accessories and a new USB port enables phone charging during use. In fact, the Ronin 2 can even be used as a power bank for charging your other electronics while you’re out in the field.
The Osmo 2 has three times the battery life of the original model.
Also new on the Osmo 2 is full support for mounting your smartphone in portrait format, but perhaps the biggest headline is reserved for the price-tag as the Osmo 2 is far more affordable than its predecessor. Available from February, the Osmo 2 will cost just $129 (no UK price has been released), which is a significant difference to the original Osmo, which retails at over $200.
The Osmo system has proved popular with Vloggers.
At CES, DJI also announced the Ronin S, which DJI explains is the brand’s ‘first single-handed stabilizer for DSLR and mirrorless camera systems’. The Ronin S will be available in two frame sizes for either camera type (DSLR or mirrorless) and the stabiliser offers three-axis gimbal technology to deliver not only shake-free video but also sharp photos too.
The Ronin S can cope with heavier cameras like the Canon 5D MkIV.
The Ronin S has powerful high-torque motors so larger DSLRs like the Canon 5D MkIV can be used and has been designed to speed up your set up time. In fact, DJI explains the Ronin S features a new Push mode that ‘lets you adjust the pan and tilt axis by hand while the Ronin-S is powered on and axis locks speed up the setup process so you can spend more time filming and less time prepping your gear. ’
The Ronin S is available with two different grips depending on the weight you intend to use with it.
Those looking to capture cinematic footage can use the new stabilser with DJI’s Ronin mobile app to set up more complicated camera movements. such as Panorama, Hyperlapse, Track and CamAnchor, which enables videographers to select specific camera positions in a scene and switch between them at will.
Cinematic camera movements can be pre-selected using the Ronin S app.
Pricing and shipping information for the Ronin S is less clear and hasn’t been officially announced. All DJI have offered is that the Ronin S will become available in the second quarter of 2018 .
. digitalrev.com2018-1-9 03:00