DJI

Founded in 2006, Dajiang Innovation has rapidly risen to become the world's largest consumer UAV manufacturer, and has become a leading brand in the field of robotics and image shooting. Three-axis electronic stabilizers and four-axis UAVs are highly similar in technical principles, requiring gyroscopes to sense the state of motion in real time and drive motors to maintain balance.As a latecomer in the field of handheld stabilizers, Dji Innovation has been able to share 60% of China's market with former oligarch Zhiyun. As early as 2012, Dajiang launched the civil high-precision Gimbal camera series, which is carried on the professional aerial photography UAV.

Electronic gimbal stabilizer has been developed for nearly ten years, and its mechanical property has been roughly mature, and most products can ensure basic stability. Compared with most products on the market, Dji gimbal stabilizer is not outstanding in terms of function, and the indicators are moderate, but Dji's products are known for their strong reliability and ease of use. Dji gimbal stabilizer is divided into Osmo series and Ronin series.The price is slightly higher than the competing products of the same level. Osmo series is good at ease of use and easy to operate. Ronin series is developed for professional users. The gimbal structure is solid, stable and reliable.

DJI Osmo Mobile series is a mobile phone gimbal, the first generation of products adopted the advanced three-axis gimbal design at that time, the picture is stable and clear when shooting video, with APP can easily control the camera shutter speed, sensitivity and white balance and other parameters, ordinary users can quickly get started. Since then, in several iterations, the weight of OMSO Mobile series has become lighter and lighter, and hand-held shooting is more labor-saving.The functions of the supporting APP are gradually enriched, providing a variety of shooting modes, which can shoot professional "blockbusters".

Starting from the fourth generation of products, the OSMO Mobile series simplifies the prefix of product names to OM. Compared with Mobile3, OM4 has changed a lot. It uses a magnetic back clip, which is more convenient to disassemble. It also supports low-position shooting and has more angles. OM4se is the twin brother of OM4. The function and appearance of OM4se and OM4 are exactly the same, but there are some differences in the magnetic design. The magnetic back clip 2 of OM4se is more compatible.The mobile phone can be used with a shell, and at the same time, it cancels the magnetic ring buckle of accessories,and cost-effective.

OM5 pays more attention to feel, the weight of the whole machine is greatly reduced compared with the previous generation, except that the magnetic back clip is only 290 G, the grip is more comfortable and labor-saving, but the endurance is greatly reduced to 6.4 hours, so it can not shoot a whole day as safely as the previous generation. OM5 also has a built-in telescopic rod, which is more convenient for self-timer, with intelligent follow 4.0, quick and sensitive recognition, stable and smooth operation of the mirror, even when shooting running action.Characters can also be kept in the center of the screen, which is a Vlog artifact.

Mobile tracking relies on program control, which is the shallowest application of face recognition technology. Dji has carried face recognition boot and gesture control functions on the "Royal" PRO UAV for a long time. It has accumulated profound technology. Compared with other manufacturers, Dajiang is very reliable, sensitive in recognition and tracking. If you want to buy a mobile phone stabilizer with peace of mind, you can use it.The DJI OM series is an ideal choice and is currently the best-selling mobile phone stabilizer on the market.

Ronin series is a professional camera stabilizer with rich expansion accessories. Like OSMO Mobile series, Ruying series is now streamlined into R series. Among them, Ruying S and Ruying SC once became the most popular professional SLR/mirrorless camera stabilizers, while Ruying MX and Ruying 2 are suitable for large cameras, with the general stabilization effect of sliding rails, but they are very heavy and difficult to control.Only suitable for professional photography teams.

Ronin S is the benchmark of camera gimbal in 2018, with solid and reliable workmanship and strong load capacity, but its weight is as high as 1850 G, and it will be very tired to hold for a long time. The new generation of RS2 optimizes the grip experience, weighing only 1.3kg, but the load is increased to 4.5kg, which can carry more professional equipment, and adds a touch color display screen, which can be used to adjust parameters and monitor the picture.The addition of the front dial wheel facilitates the focusing operation, and the focus and focal length can be controlled at the same time with the following focus wheel.

Dji RSC is positioned as the "youth version" of RS, with the same structure and similar functions as RS, but its load capacity is relatively weak. Like RS2, RSC2 can install Hawkeye wireless image transmission system, which can transmit 1080p image signals within 200m. It also supports one-button switching between horizontal and vertical screens, which makes it more convenient to shoot short videos. The price of RSC2 is only nearly half of that of RS2, which is suitable for users with lower budgets.

The APP used by Ronin series is DJI Ronin. Because the camera does not have an intelligent system, the professional camera gimbal stabilizer can achieve less intelligent functions than the mobile phone gimbal stabilizer, which is more dependent on human control. DJI Ronin supports the adjustment of gimbal parameters, such as motor force, acceleration, etc., but it is more recommended to adjust parameters automatically with one key. In addition, APP is used to cooperate with the camera shutter line.It also supports colossus photography, fixed-point delay, track delay and other functions.

Although DJI gimbal stabilizer is not the stabilizer with the most powerful parameters, there is no three-axis unlimited product, some of the new gimbal stabilizers on the market have larger load and more functions, but most professional photographers still choose DJI gimbal stabilizer coincidentally, excellent reliability and expansibility are the selling points that DJI gimbal stabilizer is difficult to replicate. If the budget is adequate,DJI is definitely a value for money choice.

2022 DJI SmartPhone Stabilizer and Handheld Gimbal Selection Strategy (OM5/OM4 SE/OM4/OM3)
Recently, too many friends have asked me: Which is better, DJI OM4 or DJI OM5? What's the difference between DJI OM4 and DJI OM4 SE? Which one is better to buy for DJI Gimbal stabilizer?

So, spent a weekend of time, made a selection strategy, I hope to be useful to everyone, after reading you will know which Dji mobile phone gimbal stabilizer to choose. The following is the main body, and you can see the outline first:
I. Model arrangement and basic information of DJI handheld Gimbal
II. Suggestions on corresponding models for different requirements
III. Analysis of advantages and disadvantages of each model
IV. Summary of purchase suggestions

Part I: Model arrangement and basic information of DJI handheld Gimbal
According to the release time, price and whether it is on sale, we will sort out each model of Dji mobile phone stabilizer to understand the basic situation of each model:

It can be concluded that:
① At present, there are only two models of DJI OM5 and DJI OM4SE on sale through official channels.
② DJI OM5 is the latest model, and DJI OM4SE is the new model.
③ DJI OM4 and OM3 are no longer on sale

Part II: Suggestion of corresponding models for different requirements
As DJI OM2 and OM3 are no longer sold through official channels, we will not analyze these two models. We mainly compare OM4, OM4 SE and OM5. Please see the table I made below:

I divide the current OM5, OM4SE and OM4 into the following echelons according to their weight (portability), additional functions (fill light, extension rod, shooting guidance, etc.), endurance and following accuracy, respectively:

[01 Portability]
First echelon: DJI OM5.
From the table I made above, we can see that the weight of DJI OM5 is 290 G, which is the lightest of these models. With the new folding structure, OM5 is more convenient to put in the pocket or in the bag than other models. It is especially suitable for girls to use, and it is very suitable for sending boyfriends/girlfriends.

Second echelon: DJI OM4 SE, OM4.
The weight of these two models is 390 G, which is 100 G heavier than OM5.
Summary: In terms of portability, OM5 ≥ OM4SE, OM4. If you pursue the ultimate portability, then OM5 is the best choice.

[02 Additional Functions]
First echelon: DJI OM5.
From the table I made above, we can see that DJI OM5 \ OM4SE \ OM4 can achieve Inception, Hitchcock and other effects, but DJI OM5 has additional functions that other models do not have, that is, flash, built-in extension rod and shooting guidance function.

However, it is worth noting that DJI OM5 does not support charging mobile phones, while OM4 and OM4SE support charging mobile phones.

Overall, the additional functions of DJI OM5 are higher than those of OM4SE and OM4.

Second echelon: DJI OM4 SE, OM4.
These two models do not have flash, built-in extension rod and shooting guidance function.

Summary: For additional functions, OM5 ≥ OM4SE, OM4. If you want to have more functions, then OM5 is the best choice.

[03 Duration]
First echelon: DJI OM4 SE, OM4.
From the table I made above, we can see that the battery life of DJI OM4 SE and OM4 is 15 hours, which is a good choice for small partners who need to go out to shoot for a long time.

Second echelon: DJI OM5
In terms of endurance, compared with other models, DJI OM5 appears to be slightly inadequate, only 6.4 H.

Summary: In terms of battery life, OM4SE, OM4 ≥ OM5. If you have a high requirement for battery life and usually need to shoot outside all day, maybe DJI OM4SE will be more suitable.

[04  Follow Accuracy]
First echelon: DJI OM5.
From the table I made above, we can see that the intelligent following of DJI OM5 is version 4.0. The lens can follow more closely, and the algorithm has been better optimized. Even children or cute pets can keep in the C position more easily when exercising.

Second echelon: DJI OM4 SE, OM4.
These two smart follow is the 3.0 version, in fact, the effect of following is also very good, in fact, the experience is similar to the 4.0 version of OM5, unless it is relatively extreme circumstances, such as fast movement, bumps and so on, OM5 is better.

Summary: In terms of tracking accuracy, the DJI OM5 will be better than the DJI OM4SE \ OM4, but not by much.

The third part is the analysis of the advantages and disadvantages of each model.
First of all, the advantages of DJI OM5 \ OM4 SE \ OM4 are: support for Inception, Hitchcock, and magnetic mobile phone clip.

Let me talk about the magnetic mobile phone clip separately. The magnetic mobile phone clip is a very big bright spot compared with other mobile phone stabilizers on the market. It can help us install the mobile phone on the handheld PTZ more quickly to capture the beautiful picture of the moment.

OK, let's take a look at their advantages and disadvantages.

DJI OM5
Highlights:
1. Shooting guidance function
This is a unique innovation, especially useful for shooting Xiaobai. After using this shooting guidance function, it can automatically identify the scene, and then recommend the shooting techniques suitable for the current scene to the user, and show the third person teaching pictures in the app interface, including mirror techniques, ideas and so on, to tell you how to shoot.Users can get the same picture by shooting according to the shooting tips, which is equivalent to using local materials and practicing on the spot, and the progress will be very fast, which greatly reduces the shooting threshold of Xiaobai, so that novices can also shoot a good large texture.

Insert a little story here, that is, when I first learned to shoot VLOG, I used the mini-se of Talon. Because there was no shooting guidance function, I could only go to Station B to find the tutorial of using the mirror and the method of shooting. I understood a lot of skills at that time, but when I actually went to operate, I found that I could not.

So the shooting guidance function of DJI OM5 is really suitable for Xiaobai, which can help novices get started quickly.

2. Mobile phone clip of fill light
Before the 5th generation, the mobile phone stabilizer of DJI did not have its own fill light. Only the vast V2 and Zhiyun Q3 have fill light on the market, but the OM5 generation has introduced a fill light mobile phone clip. It is a great improvement, and the product manager is also very thoughtful to install a flash light on the mobile phone clip, which supports the adjustment of three-level color temperature and three-level brightness, when the light is insufficient.Also be able to shoot well. However, it should be noted that this mobile phone clip needs to be purchased separately.

3. Built-in extension rod
In this generation, the design of extension rod is added. We only need to stretch the part above the stabilizer to extend the extension part, which can be extended up to 21.5cm. The applicable environment is wider, such as some low-angle follow-up or multi-person self-timer scenes, which are very convenient.

4. Light and easy to carry
The weight is only 290g, which is 100g lighter than the previous four generations, and it adopts a new folding method, which can be easily put into pockets or bags after storage, reducing the burden of users.

Shortcoming
1. The battery life is 6.4h, which is much lower than that of previous generations.
2. The light-filling mobile phone clip can only fill the light for self-timer of the front camera of the mobile phone, and the rear camera can not get the light-filling effect.
3. When retracting the extension rod, it is necessary to rotate the extension rod to a specific angle, otherwise it is not easy to close.
4. The price is a little expensive, which makes many children who have no money hesitate.

DJI OM4 SE \ OM4
There is no difference in functionality and stability between DJI OM4SE and DJI OM4, but there is a difference in packaging. OM4SE does not have a magnetic ring buckle, so I put the two together.
Highlights:
1. Magnetic mobile phone clip
2. Endurance 15 H, strong endurance

Shortcoming
There is no fill light, no built-in extension rod, and no shooting guide.

IV. Summary of purchase suggestions
If you are a novice, and the budget is sufficient, you can buy the DJI OM5 directly, which can be said to be quite complete.

If you know how to use the mirror, your budget is not enough, you don't use the additional functions frequently, and you need to shoot outside for a long time (15 hours), then choose DJI OM4SE.