4D Stabilization. While a typical gimbal offers 3 degrees of stabilization—pan, tilt, and roll—the DJI Ronin 4D 4-Axis Cinema Camera 8K Combo Kit adds Z-axis vertical stabilization to its built-in camera, ensuring steady footage without the need for any extra stabilizers. Its lightweight carbon fiber and aluminum/magnesium alloy build is ideal for the solo filmmaker/event photographer looking to have as much control as possible in a single package.

Zenmuse X9-8K Camera. The Zenmuse X9-8K is a full-frame cinema camera capable of capturing 8K footage up to 75 fps ProRes RAW in 2.39:1 full-frame, up to 60 fps ProRes RAW in 17:9 full-frame, and up to 30 fps in ProRes 422 HQ in 17:9 full-frame. It can also record up to 5.5K 60 fps ProRes RAW in 17:9 Super 35; DCI 4K 60 fps ProRes 422 HQ or H.264 in 17:9 full-frame or Super 35; or UHD 4K 120 fps ProRes HQ, HQ LT, or H.264 in full-frame. It features 800/5000 dual native ISO with 14.7 stops of dynamic range, built-in ND.03 to ND2.7 filters, and a LiDAR system that uses up to 43,200 ranging points within a 33-foot range.

LiDAR Focus Control. Speaking of LiDAR, it offers excellent focusing performance in low-light environments, and its built-in depth meter can give you a graphic view of focus pulling. The X9’s autofocus can keep your subject sharp even when a fast movement creates motion blur, and ActiveTrack Pro provides continuous autofocus and composition adjustment. Automated Manual Focus (AMF) combines the accuracy of manual focus with the ease of autofocus, and the focus wheel included in the right handgrip allows users to manually focus whenever necessary. You’ll need the separately available Zenmuse X9 Focus Motor if you want to use LiDAR with manual lenses.

Dual-Handgrip Control. The aforementioned right handgrip uses its focus wheel to navigate camera menus, adjust exposure, and more, without having to move your hand, while the left handgrip features a joystick for controlling the gimbal’s pan and tilt axes.

Bright Touchscreen Monitor. The built-in 5.5-inch 1920 × 1080 touchscreen monitor can reach a brightness of 1000 cd/m², so you won’t need a separate system adding more bulk to your setup.

DL Lens Mount. The familiar DL lenses used by other popular DJI products are compatible with the Zenmuse X9 as well, including the carbon fiber 16, 24, 35, and 50mm lenses, all of which, except for the 16mm, are full-frame compatible. The X9 supports interchangeable lens mounts for Sony E and Leica M lenses (not included), making the Ronin 4D compatible with ultra-wide, f/0.95 large-aperture, electronic zoom, macro, and anamorphic cine lenses.

Lightweight DL Zoom Lens Included. This rental includes the DJI DL 17-28mm T3.0 ASPH PZ, which offers a lightweight body and a built-in servo zoom motor, as well as calibration-free autofocusing technology, allowing you to zoom freely within the 17mm to 28mm focal range without needing to rebalance your Ronin 4D. Its T3.0 to T22 aperture range and 11-group/13-element construction lets you capture incredible footage up to 8K in resolution, and to focus on objects from up to 7.5 inches away at its minimum focal length. If you would like to add a little additional personalization to your visuals, there’s a 67mm filter thread.

Audio, Storage, and Power. The Ronin 4D features integrated stereo microphones capable of capturing 24-bit audio, but the included 3.5mm and XLR audio inputs support external microphones. The Ronin 4D-8K records to CFexpress Type B cards via a single slot. The entire Ronin 4D system can be powered by a DJI TB50 intelligent battery, which provides up to 2.5 hours of capture while only taking 1.5 hours to charge, so you can quickly swap to a fresh battery without long breaks.