The DJI RS 5 is an all-new, lightweight commercial camera gimbal that DJI says introduces improved intelligent subject tracking, stability and control mechanisms, and a longer runtime.
There’s a lot to the DJI RS 5, so let’s start with the magnetically attached RS Intelligent Tracking Module. First introduced with the RS 4 Mini, this has been updated with a number of new features that allow videographers to frame live footage and track any subject right from the gimbal’s touchscreen.
It also provides the ability to track objects other than people, such as vehicles, pets, or, indeed, any object says the company. It also says it can maintain locked focus on a human subject up to 10 meters away, simplifying the process of shooting a scene with a crowded environment, and if the subject leaves the frame, the module can easily re-aquire them.
The RS 5 also features the 5th generation RS Stabilization Algorithm, which improves peak motor torque by 50%. This ensures greater stability in fast-moving scenes, such as when a videographer captures footage while walking or running, or when the camera undergoes extreme movements or switches angles quickly. It also offers significantly improved stability when shooting vertically.
New fully adjustable, fine-tuning knobs with Teflon interlayers on each axis arm should enable precise balancing when installing a camera. The DJI RS 5 delivers a smooth and efficient leveling experience, even with heavier professional imaging equipment.
It also incorporates some of the most reliable features from DJI’s flagship gimbal range:
It’s worth pointing out that the unit is also compatible with the rest of DJI’s product ecosystem. When paired with two DJI Focus Pro Motors, RS 5 allows videographers to adjust the zoom via the joystick and the focus via the dial wheel. As well as that, the DJI SDR Transmission provides high-definition live feeds, remote gimbal and camera control, and more collaboration opportunities.
The RS 5 can be fully charged in just one hour, a 60% improvement in charging efficiency compared to the RS 4. The standard battery delivers 14 hours of power, while for even more power, the new BG70 High-Capacity Battery Grip extends RS 5’s runtime to 30 hours.
DJI has also expanded camera compatibility for wireless control, with RS 5’s Bluetooth shutter now supporting Panasonic and Fujifilm cameras, in addition to previously supported cameras from Sony, Canon, and Nikon.
The RSA Communication Port connects to the Electronic Briefcase Handle, the RS Tethered Control Handle, and third party ring handles, enabling videographers to switch between different shooting combinations to fit their vision. The open RS SDK also allows third-party developers to build custom functions for the RS 5, making for endless shooting possibilities.
The standalone DJI RS 5 retails for £485 / €569 and includes one Gimbal, one Quick-Open Tripod, one Lens-Fastening Support, one Screw Kit, one Upper Quick-Release Plate, one Lower Quick-Release Plate, one BG33 Battery Grip, and one Multi-Camera Control Cable.
The DJI RS 5 Combo retails for £619/ € 719 and adds the RS Enhanced Intelligent Tracking Module, one Electronic Briefcase Handle, one L-Shaped Cable, and a Carrying Case.
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