The DJI RS 5 Is Here To Bring a New Level of Stability to Your Videography

The DJI RS 5 is Here

As mentioned above, this is a new, lightweight commercial gimbal that is designed for the modern, do-it-all videographer. Ideal for content creation or cinematic film sequences, the RS 5 offers a lot in terms of stability and efficiency, which working videographers will love.

It’s also quite notable for its enhanced (and advanced) intelligent subject tracking and the stable maneuvers it offers for those looking to frame live footage and track any subject right from the gimbal’s touchscreen.

Lightweight and easy to use, the DJI RS 5 weighs in at just 1.46kg with the battery grip and quick-release plates included. Despite its compact size, it can carry a payload of up to 3kg and is compatible with a wide range of mirrorless cameras and lens combinations, making it a solid option for whatever your camera loadout usually is.

Enhanced Intelligent Tracking

So, while we’ll explore some camera maneuvers and other stability perks below, let’s start by looking at the enhanced intelligent tracking, which makes the RS 5 unique—as well as continue a trend of great AF tracking across DJI’s latest gimbals and drones.

As we saw with the RS 4 Mini, this latest generation of the RS Intelligent Tracking Module includes a wide range of new and impressive features.

This new module allows videographers to track objects other than people. Shooters can safely capture shots with vehicles, pets, or any other objects. For human subjects in particular, the RS 5 can maintain locked focus from up to 10 meters away, making it easy to track your subject even in crowded spaces or other hectic environments.

When putting together your RS 5 for the first time, you can install this Intelligent Tracking Module magnetically, without the need for an adapter or other accessories. This is awesome as it makes everything quick and easy, and you can pretty much start shooting your complicated camera shots and moves right away.

Stable and Efficient

Overall, as with most DJI products, the name of the game is ease of use, and the RS 5 excels with its subject tracking, easily acquiring subjects and improving efficiency in your shots. It also has many other features and perks that make your life as a videographer easier.

For example, the RS 5's new Electronic Briefcase Handle is super helpful, allowing shooters to capture new, diverse camera angles from above or below their subject while still offering electronic control of the footage as you record.

The RS 5's design is quite ergonomic and comfortable to grip. Plus, thanks to its joystick and button controls, you can run around with this thing with one hand, freeing up your other hand to focus on directing or keeping objects (or people) out of your way.

On top of that, there’s a new on-screen Z-Axis Indicator that can suggest how you, as the videographer, can improve your walking gait or movement pace to help reduce image shake and further stabilize your shots overall.

A Trusted Part of the DJI Ecosystem

If you’ve never tried out a DJI gimbal before, this would be a great one to get started with, as it offers a nice mix of what makes DJI products great. It’s fun, easy, and efficient. It’s also quite reliable, especially now that it allows longer shoots: its standard battery delivers 14 hours of power and can be charged in just 1 hour.

You can push it further, too, as the new BG70 High-Capacity Battery Grip can extend the RS 5’s runtime to 30 hours, which can also help reduce your downtime and hours lost waiting for more power.

The RS 5 offers expanded camera compatibility for wireless control, with the RS 5’s Bluetooth shutter now supporting Panasonic and Fujifilm cameras, in addition to previously supported models from Sony, Canon, and Nikon.

As with previous DJI gimbals, the DJI RS 5 is also compatible with DJI’s comprehensive product ecosystem. In particular, when the RS 5 is paired with two DJI Focus Pro Motors, users can adjust the zoom via the joystick and the focus via the dial wheel.

Additionally, the DJI SDR Transmission provides high-definition live feeds, remote gimbal and camera control, and more collaboration opportunities.

Price and Availability

Regardless of whether you used the RS 4 or RS 4 Mini in the past, the RS 5 looks like it should be a hit with videographers looking for a helpful and easy option, either for the first time or as a nice upgraded version of a popular line that brings a lot of support for the things that videographers care about.

For more info, including price and availability, check out DJI’s website here.