DJI launches the lightweight RS 5 camera gimbal for video creators

"DJI just revealed the RS 5 camera gimbal, a new entry in its long-standing Ronan Series. The RS 5 is lightweight, at around three pounds, with a maximum payload of nearly seven pounds. This gimbal offers what DJI calls "enhanced intelligent subject tracking." The tracking was already impressive with some of the company's older offerings, so any improvement will be icing on the cake."

"The tracking module also offers the ability to follow more than people. It can track pets, vehicles or just about any other object. It can also help maintain a locked focus on a human subject up to 10 meters away. The RS 5 includes the company's latest stabilization algorithm, which DJI says lets videographers "effortlessly achieve complicated camera movements, such as surround shots, reverse tracking or single-person fixed-camera tracking." It's also great for when the cameraperson is capturing footage while walking or running."

"It's been designed to carry a wide range of mainstream mirrorless cameras and lens combinations and can switch to vertical shooting without additional accessories. There's a nifty little briefcase handle for capturing footage from above or below. The RS 5 delivers up to 14 hours of use per charge and can be fully charged in just an hour. Video shoots can take forever, so this is a welcome bit of news. For true marathons, there's a separate enhanced battery grip accessory that extends the runtime to 30 hours."

DJI RS 5 is a lightweight gimbal of about three pounds with a maximum payload near seven pounds. It features enhanced intelligent subject tracking via an included touchscreen module that frames and follows subjects. The tracker can follow people, pets, vehicles, or other objects and maintain locked focus on human subjects up to 10 meters. A new stabilization algorithm enables complex moves like surround shots, reverse tracking, and single-person fixed-camera tracking, and improves footage while walking or running. The gimbal supports mainstream mirrorless cameras and switches to vertical shooting without extra accessories. Battery life reaches 14 hours per charge with a one-hour full charge; an optional grip extends runtime to 30 hours. The standard kit includes the gimbal, quick-open tripod, quick-release plates, and a battery grip for about $680.

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