DJI RS4 - A Beginner's Guide

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Published 2024-04-09
In this video we take an in-depth look at the NEW DJI RS4 gimbal. Let's get to it!

00:00 Introduction
00:49 Assembly
04:18 Balancing
05:23 Power/Controls
07:15 Motor Setup
09:44 Single Press Power
10:50 Settings
16:25 Accessories
17:01 The App
19:13 Final Thoughts

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All Comments (21)
  • Thank you very much for the video. Very helpful information. I bought the RS4 and this video gave me overall information about the gimbal 🙂
  • @kais295
    I just got one yesterday. Can't wait to try it out
  • @markbyfield7050
    Could you do, or have you done, a video about these gimbles for people who have never used one? How to use it for photo/ video shoots?
  • @LTULOfficial
    Can you use that red dial for focus while you use the lidar?
  • @MusicFed
    One of the most professional videos I’ve ever seen. Thanks
  • @avgnorwegian
    Does the M button do anything in video mode for a Canon camera? I have a R6 Mark II and can't get the button to do anything in video mode. Appreciate any help!
  • @flying_Color
    Hi, Thanks very much your video! Can you show how to lock a focus with the gimbal?
  • @JBubbs
    Why they didn't do start / end points for all FIZ controls? It seems like a major oversight. I'm new to bigger gimbals so maybe there is a reason to that and someone could explain.
  • @NONE2NONE
    When I try the balance test , it only shows me access to watch the videos. On my rs2 I tilted the camera forward and it completed a 15 second test to tell me if I needed to adjust my balance. Here I don’t have that. It only shows the videos. Did they remove the balance test with the RS4?
  • @jaminwalker
    The Gimbals in general; they need to be re-invented. I am waiting for the day these cameras/gimbal setup's don't need focus motors for full functionality. Not sure why we need additional add-ons but we can control gimbals motions through an app. Camera/lenses needs to start having a wireless method of control for focus and zooms. Versatility is king in the field.
  • @Dragoonthefox
    I am looking to build the exact same setup as i am a GH5s user as well. Question: Have you tried to use the Active Tracking feature using the USB-C cable connected directly from Camera to Gimbal? (Lumix camera can bypass RavenEye box apparently) I've been looking around everywhere to see if anyone tried that with the RS4 (Not pro version) and see what were their thoughts on it and also to see how it worked. I am trying to see how would that ActiveTracking feature would work. Like do you absolutely need the phone app to make it work properly or just plug and play with the cable and that's it?? Trying to figure out before buying between the regular and Pro version. (Pro version having the build-in screen feature for that so it's easy to setup the tracking box)
  • @noahhutton3
    I wish you would have shown the vertical shooting mode as well.
  • @Tropictank
    How does the gimbal communicate with the camera?
  • Not sure if it’s worth upgrading for existing RS3 users. Sounds incremental.
  • @maxescano
    Hi, is it normal for the rs4 to rattle a little bit when it's off?? Very very slight rattle.. but completely silent when i turn it on. Sorry, this is my very first gimbal and i don't know if gimbals are suppised to rattle a tiny bit when it's off.
  • Great video. Can you tell if this Rs4 is the same size as the Rs2? Can this Rs4 work comfortably with a Sony a7iv and 24-70 f2.8 lens?
  • @PiingpeiPictures
    great video, do you think this gimbal can balance the EOS R5C? I prefer the smaller and lighter RS4 and not the pro version
  • @davidpoo66
    Im confused, do all gimbals,require a focus motor?😮