C300: C300 mk2 on a Ronin?
- Thread starter Angelis
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Yes. Both Ronin and Ronin M.
Ronin M: Need Cinemilled tilt extension rods to bring the weight lower for balance. And you will have some limitations in tilt due to the fact that the EVF can't be removed on the C300mk2. Will also need to stick to very lightweight lens. I haven't tried this setup with remote focus yet, but that will most likely not work.
Ronin: For full movement and use of heavier lens + remote focus get Cinemilled extended Tilt Arms, PAN Arm extension & Arm extension. The set-up in the picture turned out to be too heavy for the Ronin, so had to go with a lighter focus motor with that lens.
Reports from colleagues about the weight limit on the Ronin are all over the place. Given the info I have I think it's reasonable to suspect variable production at DJI and not just variation in user skills. Somebody else might know more about why this is?
IMHO the Ronin M is a 2nd generation product compared to Ronin. F.ex. on Ronin M you can attach the C300mk2 with two screws to the plate, while the plate on the Ronin has a hole layout that will only allow one screw to be attached to C300mk2. One screw only can obviously create issues with a focus motor on those rods.
Thanks for the info Parrot.
I have a Ronin M (that's my pic above) and I think I have a couple of cinemilled extension rods somewhere.
Think I will hold off on the big Ronin for the time being and work on the Ronin M. I'm going to connect the C300 handle to the Ronin and try the Ready rig GS for support.
I use the Kessler quick release system to attach the camera to the Ronin.
Thanks again.
Graham King
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I had no problem with clearance with my C300 Mk II on a Ronin.
I haven't yet found a really sturdy way to connect the Canon side handle to a Ronin or Movi, so I'm very interested to hear (and see) how you are connecting yours!!!
The idea being that I could gain control of the focus box on the C300mk2 and use the joystick to move it around. Wouldn't hurt to have easier access to rec button and iris control either.
Thanks Graham
Here's my set up using Zacuto parts.
Although to be quite honest I haven't used it much in the field yet as I've been using the XC10, but it does feel quite solid.
- DJI Quick release mount (Type A)
- Zacuto grip relocator for the C300
I replaced the rod that came with the Zgrip relocator for a shorter one with a screw fitting on the end. Can't find the part name on the Zacuto website.
The relocator works fine with the C300 Mk2.
EDIT: I think the DJI bracket is actually the Ronin-M monitor accessory mount
http://store.dji.com/product/ronin-m-monitor-accessory-mount
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Thanks Angelis,
Do you maintain control of the joystick with the Zacuto grip relocator? I know some of the 'relocator' solutions (at least initially) involved using cables/plugs that omitted control of the joystick.
Otherwise I would love for Canon to just release those proprietary plugs to 3rd party cable makers so we could get cable extensions that doesn't require us to replace the entire relocator assembly when the cable eventually breaks! Extension cables just like the mk2 LCD setup vs mk1 LCD setup. AND, more importantly, allow for that Canon handle to go wherever we want it to go.
Do you maintain control of the joystick with the Zacuto grip relocator? I know some of the 'relocator' solutions (at least initially) involved using cables/plugs that omitted control of the joystick.
Otherwise I would love for Canon to just release those proprietary plugs to 3rd party cable makers so we could get cable extensions that doesn't require us to replace the entire relocator assembly when the cable eventually breaks! Extension cables just like the mk2 LCD setup vs mk1 LCD setup. AND, more importantly, allow for that Canon handle to go wherever we want it to go.
Baluardo
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A cheaper option than Zacuto's relocator:
https://www.etsy.com/listing/262497682/grip-handle-extension-cable-19m-for?ref=shop_home_active_1
https://www.etsy.com/listing/262497682/grip-handle-extension-cable-19m-for?ref=shop_home_active_1
Thanks for posting! Do you know if this cable assembly is using Canon plugs? Or if the plugs are made by 3rd party?
analog_addict
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How do you attach it to rods?
On a recent shoot we used the c300mkII with the Ronin M. We also had a remote follow focus, wireless transmitter, and smallHD monitor. Only problem with it other than it being a little heavy were, the tilt was limited due to the c300mkII built in viewfinder. Other than the tilt problem we enjoyed the shots we got.
