On a film set, every second counts.
From large-scale studio shoots to tightly-focused documentaries,
Efficiency is key.
The original Ronin made great strides in helping make a shoot run smoothly.
But, we felt we could do even better,
and we have.
With the Ronin 2.
We literally took the Ronin back to the drawing board with a few key factors in mind:
Cross-compatibility with other stabilization systems.
The capacity to fully power a RED camera.
Refined setup and balancing time.
Larger payloads for more ambitious camera configurations.
And even intelligent features.
For the Ronin 2, we found it essential to make it so that it’s able to be cross compatible.
Between mounted to a car for fast action driving, and it’s now cable cam ready.
And of course it can still be handheld, providing smooth cinematic shots with minimal setup.
Everything has been refined for maximum efficiency.
The Ronin 2 has been reengineered from the ground up to be compatible with a wide variety of camera payloads.
The carbon fiber build provides the highest quality manufacturing ever
in a handheld stabilized camera rig.
It makes the Ronin 2 lightweight, strong, and functional.
The Ronin 2 is fully customizable thanks to extendable arms,
which allow for larger camera bodies and lenses.
Integrated locks on all three axes provide easier balancing, tuning,
and transportation.
And the new 2-axis lock means even greater options for mobility and camera control.
With the new Ronin 2 grip, the entire setup can be safely and quickly set down
with foldaway feet.
New integrated adjustment knobs allow for quick fine tuning adjustments.
The newly designed quick release mount makes transferring from handheld to vehicle mounts a breeze.
And faster setups means less down time on a shoot.
Powerful, higher torque motors provide the capability for larger payloads without sacrificing speed.
What was nice about the system was that
the motors were so strong that even if we had it in three different types of environments,
the system never need to be re-tuned.
It just sort of transferred between all three environments seamlessly,
and it kept the stabilization rock solid.
The Ronin 2 moves at speeds up to 75 miles per hour with a maximum 30 pound payload all while resisting high winds.
With Ronin 2’s ability to travel at upwards of 70 miles an hour,
it allows us to do something that we weren’t able to do previously and as easily as we can do it with the Ronin 2.
It gives us the ability to chase what we’re doing at the speed at which it’s happening and do exactly what we need to do.
To facilitate these new powerful features, the Ronin 2 is powered by dual batteries,
which are hot swappable at a moment’s notice,
allowing for continuous uptime without ever powering down.
The camera can also be powered directly by the Ronin 2’s batteries,
providing a more seamless experience between it,
the camera,
and all other accessories.
When you need to do a battery change, the camera stays live,
the Ronin stays live, and you’re just hot swapping.
And then you keep on going.
With the advent of something like the Ronin,
I can provide the kind of gentle movement,
The incredible sense you get in being outside.
A new, integrated, ultra-bright screen allows for on-the-fly software and settings adjustments,
directly from the Ronin 2, including the intelligent features.
You can even make adjustments to any RED camera right from the touchscreen.
Also, a new handheld controller has been designed for wireless remote control of the gimbal.
The gimbal assistant app has been completely overhauled,
making it more intuitive and allowing full control over the Ronin 2.
A new build-in GPS module allows for better performance during high-speed shooting.
SmoothTrack has been updated for even better performance.
And intelligent features like timelapse and panorama are both fully supported.
Every element of the Ronin 2 has been redesigned with the filmmaker in mind
To maximize reliability and efficiency in any film environment.
By removing hardware and technical challenges from a film set,
the Ronin 2 is ready to help any filmmaker fully realize their creative vision.
Storytelling is a medium that endures.
The flexibility and power of the Ronin 2 ensures that every filmmaker’s legacy is preserved forever.