It seems that DJI is listening closely to its customers since the company has just released firmware updates for its flagship Ronin gimbals the RS2 and RSC2 bringing support to some popular cameras in the community. With this new software, DJI adds extra compatibility with the Pocket 6K Pro, Leica SL2, and SL2-S.
The DJI RS2 and RSC2 will also get native ActiveTrack support for the Panasonic S1, S1R, S1H, and S5. Other noteworthy features include a dedicated Steadicam mode, optimized rotational speed when calibrating focus motor, reduced focus motor noise, added photo capture for Sony α7S III and α7 C cameras using a Multi-Camera Control Cable, and much more. You can find the full details below.
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DJI RS 2 Firmware v01.04.00.00 Highlights
- Added photo capture for Sony α7S III and α7 C cameras using a Multi-Camera Control Cable (USB-C).
- Added photo capture, video recording, camera settings, autofocus, and focus pull support for Sony α1 and FX3 cameras with supported Sony E mount lenses using a Multi-Camera Control Cable (USB-C). To use autofocus on the Sony α1 and FX3 cameras, press halfway down on the camera control button of the gimbal.
- Added video recording, camera settings, autofocus, and focus pull support for Sony ZV-1 cameras with supported Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T lenses using a Multi-Camera Control Cable (Micro-USB). To use autofocus on the Sony ZV-1 cameras, press halfway down on the camera control button of the gimbal
- Added photo capture, video recording, camera settings, autofocus, and focus pull support for Canon EOS 7D Mark II cameras with supported EF mount lenses using the Multi-Camera Control Cable (Micro-USB). To use autofocus on the Canon EOS 7D Mark II, press halfway down on the camera control button of the gimbal.
- Added photo capture, video recording, camera settings, autofocus, and focus pull support for Panasonic Lumix S1R cameras with supported L-mount lens using a Multi-Camera Control Cable (USB-C). To use autofocus on the Panasonic Lumix S1R, press halfway down on the camera control button of the gimbal.
- Added video recording, camera settings, autofocus, and focus pull support for BMPCC 6K Pro cameras with supported EF mount lenses using the Multi-Camera Control Cable (USB-C). To use autofocus on the BMPCC 6K Pro, press halfway down on the camera control button of the gimbal (requires camera firmware v7.3.1)
- Added photo capture, video recording, camera settings, and autofocus for Leica SL2 and SL2-S cameras with supported L mount lenses using the Multi-Camera Control Cable (USB-C). To use autofocus on the Leica SL2 and SL2-S, press halfway down on the camera control button of the gimbal.
- Added aperture, ISO, and EV settings for FUJIFILM X-T4 in video recording mode.
- Added ActiveTrack for Panasonic LUMIX S1, S1H, S1R and S5 using the Multi-Camera Control Cable (USB-C). Requires the latest camera firmware (https://av.jpn.support.panasonic.com/support/global/cs/dsc/download/index4.html)
- Added Steadicam mode.
- Increase motor rotational speed when using with Ronin 3D Focus System.
- Optimized rotational speed when calibrating focus motor.
- Reduced focus motor noise.
- Fixed issue: Canon R5 and R6 cameras crashed when camera control command was different from the camera shooting mode.
- Fixed issue: unable to autofocus with FUJIFILM XT3 and XT4 cameras when in video recording mode.
- Fixed issue: unable to control shutter with BMPCC 4K, 6K, and 6K Pro cameras when using updated camera
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DJI RSC 2 Firmware v01.03.00.00 Highlights
- Added photo capture for Sony α7S III and α7 C cameras using a Multi-Camera Control Cable (USB-C).
- Added photo capture, video recording, camera settings, autofocus, and focus pull support for Sony α1 and FX3 cameras with supported Sony E mount lenses using a Multi-Camera Control Cable (USB-C). To use autofocus on the Sony α1 and FX3 cameras, press halfway down on the camera control button of the gimbal.
- Added video recording, camera settings, autofocus, and focus pull support for Sony ZV-1 cameras with supported Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T lenses using a Multi-Camera Control Cable (Micro-USB). To use autofocus on the Sony ZV-1 cameras, press halfway down on the camera control button of the gimbal.
- Added photo capture, video recording, camera settings, autofocus, and focus pull support for Canon EOS 7D Mark II cameras with supported EF mount lenses using the Multi-Camera Control Cable (Micro-USB). To use autofocus on the Canon EOS 7D Mark II, press halfway down on the camera control button of the gimbal.
- Added photo capture, video recording, camera settings, autofocus, and focus pull support for Panasonic Lumix S1R cameras with supported L-mount lens using a Multi-Camera Control Cable (USB-C). To use autofocus on the Panasonic Lumix S1R, press halfway down on the camera control button of the gimbal.
- Added video recording, camera settings, autofocus, and focus pull support for BMPCC 6K Pro cameras with supported EF mount lenses using the Multi-Camera Control Cable (USB-C). To use autofocus on the BMPCC 6K Pro, press halfway down on the camera control button of the gimbal (requires camera firmware v7.3.1).
- Added photo capture, video recording, camera settings, and autofocus for Leica SL2 and SL2-S cameras with supported L mount lenses using the Multi-Camera Control Cable (USB-C). To use autofocus on the Leica SL2 and SL2-S, press halfway down on the camera control button of the gimbal.
- Added aperture, ISO, and EV settings for FUJIFILM X-T4 in video recording mode.
- Added ActiveTrack for Panasonic LUMIX S1, S1H, S1R, and S5 using the Multi-Camera Control Cable (USB-C). Requires the latest camera firmware (https://av.jpn.support.panasonic.com/support/global/cs/dsc/download/index4.html)
- Optimized rotational speed when calibrating focus motor.
- Reduced focus motor noise.
- Fixed issue: Canon R5 and R6 cameras crashed when camera control command was different from the camera shooting mode.
- Fixed issue: unable to autofocus with FUJIFILM XT3 and XT4 cameras when in video recording mode.
- Fixed issue: unable to control shutter with BMPCC 4K, 6K, and 6K Pro cameras when using updated camera firmware v7.3.1.
Make sure that the DJI Ronin app is the latest version when updating the firmware on both gimbals. To download the software in question, head over to DJI’s website here.
[source: DJI]
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