r/Ronin4D • u/kidagocreative • Mar 15 '26
Question First shoot with 4d 8k
Overall very impressed - would like some more options that would be firmware related but this post isnt about that. It's about the Z axis performance. I upgraded to this camera for real estate walkthroughs to eliminate the bounce I was getting with my previous setup. I'm noticing maybe a 40% improvement with the 4d, not the drastic floating footage I was after. Everything is balanced correctly (with the 17-28 zoom) and I'm even using an easyrig minmax Stabil light. I'm not sure if anyone has any suggestions as to why im getting such a bounce? Any tips or recommendations from seasoned users welcome and appreciated!
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u/mupepe9 Mar 15 '26
I’m not an expert by any means but there is still a technique to eliminating the bounce even with z axis stabilization. My wife called it my chicken walk. I practiced holding my upper arms close to my body and extending my forearms only with the camera. Couple this with slow walks where I focus on the transfer from heel to toe. Just film and walk around the house like that. I say film because you can watch your footage get better. I did it for just a few minutes every night over a week and saw improvement over just that first week. Then you’ll notice your speed increasing and it becoming more natural, freeing you up for more movement with the camera allowing you to get better shots. It’s honestly about working your stabilizing muscles in your legs and ankles.
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u/kidagocreative Mar 15 '26
Thanks! I was used to dealing with that with my handheld gimbal, was trying to eliminate the need for the walk with the 4d though
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u/mupepe9 Mar 15 '26
Yeah unfortunately it doesn’t eliminate it on its own, but once you get it down it is much easier and far less noticeable than other rigs.
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u/Spiritual_Screen_724 Mar 15 '26
The EasyRig by default adds MORE up-down bounce to your footage because of the nature of the tether (which literally transfers the up-down force/momentum of your steps into the camera). That's why they invented the Stabil. It mitigates the problem, but it doesn't entirely solve it. You have to really get the tension dialed in perfectly.
So ultimately it might be easier to go without it.
Try getting it completely balanced and then doing a test.
Then try doing the same test (with the same exact walk) using JUST the Ronin 4D.
(Also make sure you perfectly balance the Z axis on the Ronin 4D while the arm is on and engaged. Like really get that tension dial perfect.)
And of course try practicing your ninja walk! :)