The DJI Ronin-SC Gimbal Stabilizer brings many improvements over its predecessor, the Ronin-S, with this smaller and lighter stabilized, three-axis single-handle gimbal, designed for small mirrorless cameras under 4.4 lb. Though the Ronin-SC is smaller, it packs an abundance of features, design enhancements, and technology inside its compact form. The gimbal features stabilization, pan, tilt, and roll control, as well as 360° continuous panning to create steady 3D/360° motion shots.

On its own, the gimbal weighs only 2.4 lb, so it is ultra-portable and makes it easier to hold the gimbal with a mounted camera for longer periods of time. It features two locking modes for balancing your camera and for storage. The sliding quick release camera plate makes it easy to rebalance your camera after you’ve moved to a new location—balance your camera in the balancing lock position, unmount your camera with the plate, put the gimbal in storage mode and travel, take the gimbal out and remount your camera, unlock and turn the gimbal on and voilà, your camera will still be balanced.

The Ronin-SC features a record button and a joystick for precise gimbal control, as well as a re-center front trigger button to bring the gimbal back to its default position. There is also an M button that you can press and hold to enter Sport Mode, which provides fast tracking response when recording action sequences. Using the Android or iOS app over Bluetooth 5.0, Active Track 3.0 has been updated to help users track a subject with the gimbal without having to use any controls at all. Another handy function is DJI’s Force Mobile, which allows you to control your gimbal’s motion when it’s mounted on a rig or tripod using the gyroscope of your smartphone, allowing you to perform more precise gimbal movements using your own natural motion. Other built-in features include time-lapse and motion-lapse modes.

The Ronin-SC is powered by a 2450mAh rechargeable 18650 LiPo battery built into its handle, which lasts up to 11 hours on a single charge. It is charged via a USB Type-C port and can also provide camera control such as run/stop or focus pulling using one of the included multiport USB cables connected to a compatible camera. There are also 1/4″-20 and 3/8″-16 mounting threads on the handle to add accessories such as the included smartphone holder.

Also included with the Ronin-SC are an extended grip/tripod, camera riser, lens support, port cover, Allen wrench, quick release plate with 1/4″-20 camera mounting screw, an M4 screw, a multicamera USB control cable, a multicamera USB Type-C control cable, a USB Type-C charging cable, a USB Type-C to micro-USB adapter, and a storage case.

Automated Creative Features

Panorama:

Use the Ronin-SC to capture 360° panning and rolling panoramic shots using precise gimbal movements.

Force Mobile:

Use your phone’s gyroscope to motion-control the gimbal movement of the Ronin-SC with ultra-low latency, offering a precise and intuitive control experience.

Time-Lapse and Motion-Lapse:

Using the DJI Ronin app for Android and iOS you can control your camera to take photos at specific intervals which, when combined and sequenced in post, can yield creative time-lapse movies. You can also pre-set a path for the gimbal to follow during time-lapse photography inside the app.

Tracking:

With Active Track 3.0, you can program a repeatable gimbal movement and follow your subject without operator input.

General Features

Auto Calibration:

When Auto Calibration is enabled, the gimbal will automatically set an appropriate motor stiffness value based on the weight of the mounted payload.

Offset Roll Motor:

By offsetting the roll motor, the Ronin-SC holds the camera above the roll axis, leaving the camera’s LCD screen unblocked. This design also minimizes the camera shake that occurs when transitioning from upright to underslung modes and vice versa.

Modular Design:

The Ronin-SC was built to be modular. Direct-connected and wireless accessories are supported.

Versatility:

The Ronin-SC can mount onto an RC buggy for low-angle shots or even act as a stabilized remote head when mounted to a jib.

Multitasker:

Both 1/4″-20 and 3/8″-16 accessory mounts are allocated on the Ronin-SC, providing full support for add-ons such as a microphone, LED light, or a wireless video transmitter.

Additional Features:

– DJI specialized gimbal drive motors with encoders

– Bluetooth 5.0 communication

– Hardware joystick and support for virtual joystick operation

– Support for time-lapse, track, and panorama

– Sport mode support

– Roll 3D / 360° rotation support

– Quick record function

DJI RSS Splitter for Ronin-SC Gimbal:

Connect the Ronin-SC focus motor to the gimbal for power and camera control with this RSS Splitter from DJI. This 18.9″-long cable features a straight USB Type-C connector to connect to the focus motor port, and the other end features a right-angle USB Type-C connector to connect to the Ronin-SC camera control port. A separately available USB Type-C cable is used to connect the center splitter directly to the camera to enable camera control.

DJI Focus Motor for Ronin-SC Gimbal:

Pull focus while balancing your camera on the Ronin-SC gimbal with this Focus Motor from DJI. Designed specifically for use with the Ronin-SC, the motor features a standard 0.8 MOD gear, a gear belt to affix around your camera lens, and a 12mm rod and rod clamp to mount onto your Ronin-SC.

The motor comes with an RSS splitter to connect it to the camera and the camera control port, so you can use the Ronin-SC focus wheel to remotely control your camera’s focus.

DJI Focus Motor Rod Mount for Ronin-SC Gimbal:

Attach the Ronin-SC Focus Motor to your gimbal using this Focus Motor Rod Mount from DJI. The rod clamp attaches to the separately available camera riser plate with the included M4 screws and the 12mm rod clamps into the mount. Attach your focus motor to the rod using its rod clamp.