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DJI Stabilizes handheld Systems
DJI has unveiled two new stabilization systems, the Osmo Mobile 2 and
Ronin-S, each of which has been built to
bring smooth and steady panning and
tracking to handheld video capture.
"With the introduction of these two
stabilizers, DJI now offers gimbal technology
to help unlock the creative storyteller in everyone, no matter
what camera they're
using," says Paul Pan,
senior product manager
at DJI. "Osmo Mobile 2
offers the best in smartphone stabilization at an
affordable price, and Ronin-S
brings the quality of DJI's
professional gimbal technology to a new form
factor that is perfect for
run-and-gun filming using
your favorite DSLR or mirrorless camera
system."
With manual focusing options, the
Ronin-S is the company's first single-handed
stabilizer for the DSLR and mirrorless
markets. The SmoothTrack handle technology offers a simplified button and joystick
interface to control the camera and gimbal
as well as operations. With three-axis
gimbaling, there are high-torque motors
that support both in-camera and in-lens
optical stabilization from systems such as
Canon's EOS 5D, Panasonic's GH and Sony's
Alpha cameras.
Axis locks and an ergonomic, curved
design reduce shake during complex movements. The stabilization system also
compensates for zoom lenses, even those
with higher magnification ratios and external zooming barrels. In
addition to Sport mode for
tight tracking of
quickly
moving
subjects, a Push
mode allows users to
manipulate the pan-andtilt axis by hand. DJI's intelligent batteries can be hotswapped in the Ronin-S
during operation. SmoothTrack settings can be directly
customized with dedicated responsiveness on each axis.
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The Ronin-S is compatible with a
variety of accessories already available for
professional DJI products, including a Focus
Control Center with focusing dial and
screen, allowing advanced gimbal and focus
without a mobile device. It also comes with
a vehicle-mount solution, DJI Master Force,
DJI Master Wheels, an external focus motor,
and a cheese plate adapter for third-party
accessories. A dual-handle support will be
produced for the Ronin-S, too.
The Osmo Mobile 2 is a handheld
stabilizer for smartphones with an
adjustable two-way mobile clamp that can
pivot between landscape and portrait orientation. Constructed of high-strength modified nylon, the Osmo Mobile 2 is compact
and foldable.
The three-axis Osmo Mobile 2
gimbal works in concert with the same
SmoothTrack technology to detect and
compensate for camera movements. The
1⁄4" screw will secure accessories including
lights or microphones, and a USB port has
been incorporated to enable charge during
capture and serve as a power bank for
smaller electronics. A zoom slider has been
added that can simulate a dolly effect, and
the battery offers up to 15 hours of runtime.
The free DJI Go application offers
modes including ActiveTrack, which automatically follows moving subjects; Motion
Timelapse, for up to five different camera
positions; and Hyperlapse, to create timelapse videos while the camera is in motion.
The app can also livestream to Facebook,
YouTube and other popular social platforms.
For additional information, visit
www.dji.com.
Hawk-Woods Packs Power
With U.S. distribution through
Manios Digital & Film, broadcast-solutions
provider Hawk-Woods has announced
flight-safe, ultra-small and lightweight Mini
V-Lok batteries.
The Mini V-Lok is available in two
sizes: 100 watt-hour and 150 watt-hour,
the latter of which includes two D-Tap
outlets. When used in tandem with an
optional adaptor, the Mini V-Lok will extend
capacity up to 300 watt hours. HawkWoods also introduced the VL-MCF1 -
and VL-MCF2 for Red users - hot-swappable battery mount for the Mini V-Lok; the
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dual-mount plate has intelligent LED sensors
to monitor battery status, and houses two
D-Taps.
The Mini V-Lok "packs a lot of
power-into a small footprint," says ASC
associate Steven Manios Jr., president of
Manios Digital & Film. "Hawk-Woods Mini
V-Lok eliminates the need to swap out
batteries every hour without adding undo
extra weight.
"Either battery can be swapped out
without having to power down, so you
never run out of power," continues Manios
Jr. "It works like stackable batteries except
that you don't have to carry around the
extra weight of a dead battery."
An authorized distributor for HawkWoods - as well as Cartoni, Vocas,
Kinotehnik, and Veydra - Manios Digital &
Film has an extensive relationship nationwide with dealers and manufacturers.
"These batteries are an ideal choice for
lightweight configurations, and they
conform to air-transport restrictions," adds
Cartoni France CEP Régis Prosper.
For additional information, visit
www.hawkwoods.co.uk and www.manios
digital.com.
Miller Aims True With CompassX
Camera-support solutions provider
Miller has announced the CompassX series
of fluid heads. Designed for speed, balance
and strength, the CompassX series currently
comprises five models: CX2, CX6, CX8,
CX10 and CX18.
The CX fluid heads incorporate
Miller's CB Plus technology, which takes
traditional counterbalancing a step forward.
All five models feature 16 positions of counterbalance for fine, rapid adjustment, and
the side-loading base plate enables fast and
easy mounting of camera rigs. The wide

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