Today DJI released their new 3 axis gimbal mount, the Ronin-SC, which is an updated and more compact version of their Ronin S gimbal, which made its debut last year.

The Ronin-SC is all about portability; with its lightweight design and superior stabilization this gimbal allows quick set up for any mirrorless user. The Ronin-SC is compatible with a wide variety of cameras and lenses, which enables users to capture professional high-quality footage with ease. 

PolarPro has a Monitor Mount that is the perfect accessory for your new Ronin-SC gimbal. Seen below on the Ronin-S, our monitor mount allows you to quickly connect an external monitor to rapidly change your viewing angles 360° to help get a better perspective of your camera’s point of view. The mount has a fully tool-less design that enables you to install and make adjustments on the fly. It is equipped with three ¼’’-20 threads to help mount any accessory of your choice. Once installed, the PolarPro Monitor Mount allows you to expand your creativity and capture the ideal composition. 

Although the Ronin-SC has some great new features, there are definitely some drawbacks to this gimbal. If you are a photographer or videographer that prefers a larger lens, this gimbal might not be for you. The weight of your bigger lenses, can make your camera front heavy which, in turn, sets off the balance of the gimbal. 

One of the new features of the Ronin-SC is Force Mobile, which allows you to use your phone as a wireless remote control for your gimbal. This may seem like a cool wireless feature, but you can only operate the movement of the gimbal. Since it does not broadcast the image of your camera onto your phone, it doesn’t allow you to see what is actually being filmed. As a result, you have to stay close to your camera from behind in order to ensure you are getting the proper shot. 

If you’re used to the app features for the Ronin-S, they might look a little different since the release of this new gimbal. The app has been laid out slightly differently, and the ability to customize your motor settings has been eliminated. According to DJI, they took the strength setting out of the Ronin-SC app in order to reduce the application’s complexity, in consideration with its target market. This may not seem like a huge problem to some novice users, but would require a minor adjustment for you to get used to if you are an owner of their previous model, the Ronin-S. 

This gimbal is extremely beginner friendly, easy to use, and perfect for one-handed filming. The Ronin-SC would be ideal for vlogging or filming YouTube videos, since you can also film in selfie-mode. In addition, the Ronin-SC is a great gimbal for the photographer/videographer that likes a small, compact setup and is always on the go. The main downside, is that you have to be mindful of the combined weight of your camera and lens. If you use a heavier set up, the Ronin-SC isn’t for you, and you should stick with the original Ronin-S. You can check your camera’s compatibility on the Ronin-SC product page on DJI’s website.