DJI Zenmuse X9-8K Gimbal Camera, Full-Frame 8K/60fps & 4K/120fps, 800/4000 Dual-Native ISO, Built-in 9-Stop Physical ND Filters, DL/E/L/PL/M Interchangeable Lens Mount, Autofocus on Manual Lenses

I've been using this camera for almost 2 years now and with all the updates and accessories that have been added and my time getting to figure out everything this camera has to offer, all I can say is that this camera is the future of film-making and a cinematographers dream come true. The camera alone is something to behold. It sports 4-axis stabilization, giving you incredible, ultra smooth results that feel like a lens floating on a cloud, even while running at extreme speeds. You can also track subjects, giving you the freedom to explore angles you never thought possible while the camera pretty much does the rest of the work for you keeping your subject in focus. The only downside is that this camera is pretty hefty and I'm a pretty built guy so you'll definitely need some solid arm strength for longer shoots. The DJI Flex add-on definitely helps to solve this problem but without it, your arms might get quite sore from a full days shoot. DJI has their own line up of lens' which look incredible themselves, but they also allow of a large array of other lens' so long as you have the proper adapters for it. Not only that, but provided you have the adapters, they too will also benefit from things such as lidar focus and mm zooms, an absolute killer feature. The lidar works incredible and allows for custom setup so that you can adjust auto focus speeds or you can even manually adjust the focus yourself with an extremely versatile focus knob on your right hand grip. The left hand grip sports a joystick for tilting and panning the lens manually. The touch screen interface is extremely intuitive and user friendly. The only function I had a little bit of trouble finding was the monitor flip for when using the DJI flex add-on. It required a little digging through the menus but aside from that, the interface is great. The buttons also have multiple functions allowing for quick and easy on the fly input commands to change an array of features such as focusing, camera modes, len zooms, etc. Battery life is also pretty good. I've used this camera continuously for a lot of shoots and generally was able to squeeze out about 3-4 hours before needing to load in another battery. The batteries are also usable for DJI's other products like their drones so if you're a part of the DJI eco system, the plethora of benefits you gain are truly awesome. They also charge pretty fast as well so if you have at least 3 with a charger nearby, you'll never need to worry about running out of juice on a shoot. The on-board mic itself is pretty good. However, if you decide to use the Z-axis stabilization, you do pick up internal camera noises as the camera powers the arm required to keep the camera stable so something to be aware of. You can use adapters to plug in field mics so it can all record seamlessly straight into the unit. The camera also has incredible add-ons such as the DJI Flex and the 8K Sensor which shoots absolutely jaw dropping footage with the capability for Prores Raw as well purchased as a separate license. There's also a wireless screen monitor you can purchase separately that allows for wireless input from extreme distances and if you mix it with something like the Hyrda car mount, the shots you can get will truly be unreal. The list is just endless in terms of how fantastic this camera is and I truly can't wait to see what else DJI has in store for it in the future because without a doubt, this camera is the future of film-making and a cinematographers dream come true!

It’s disappointing receiving an unusable battery and having to purchase a new one because customer service doesn’t want to help

First off, this review is from someone who’s been working in video for over two decades. The only thing that I associated DJI with were drones and stabilizers, that’s it. They do those impeccably. Well, guess what? They came out with a full fledged camera. I was not only skeptical, I thought it looked ridiculous. Until I saw F1. Then I saw Kosinski using it with his team. I had no idea you could use other lenses with this thing. So I ordered it. I’m blown away. Footage? Insane. Stabilization? Like owning a dolly. 4 friggin axis’. 4. What do I think? DJI reinvented cinema. It is a piece of art. What do other camera brands do? They just increase their prices. You would think they’d change design as years go by, but they’ve lost a client (not that they’ll miss me), but you can only continue to sell to your market for so long without delivering value. We bought an E mount adapter and kept some lenses. Oh, and they also do lenses. The 75mm 1.8? It’s butter. Those negative reviews on here? They’re probably from the competition. If I were the competition, I’d also have nightmares. They mention some problems with the battery. Do you know how fast those batteries charge? I ordered a second battery from them. Well, a negative review won’t change the way people feel about innovation. This is it. Am I being paid for this? No. Do you know what the real problem is? The learning curve. Everything is so new. But I just grew accustomed to the same platform and this is digital and gets updated. DJI software is pretty darn good. The other challenge is changing lenses and adapters. It’s not as intuitive as it might seem, but it is safe and very well built. Everything is new, so get ready to have your head hurt for a bit if you make the change. I’ll probably get their next v2. Dear DJI. Here’s to you. And thank you. (Dramatic applause in crescendo while in standing form).

This is the perfect do it all camera!

Battery came swollen out of the packaging when it was new. Replacement batteries take up to a month to get

Best camera system I’ve ever owned! About to add a second camera soon! Don’t think about it, do it!

Why did you pick this product vs others?: For professional filmmakers this camera is a game-changer. If you are not a professional and know nothing about photography it could be far less satisfying. Here you have amazing image science, a built in gimble and monitor with all of the controls available. If you do the research and purchase the necessary additions for this rig you have a great artistic investment

The Ronin 4D is a masterpiece! At first, I thought that being limited to the attached camera would be a huge downer. With the other DJI Ronins you can load any camera that you like but with this one, I have to use the attached camera. I quickly realized that I don't need to worry as footage from the Zenmuse is as clear as anything I have ever handled. The 4D footage is as stable as you would ever want or need. There is a lot of room for accessorizing especially with the high bright monitor and the LiDar system. You can also purchase a separate SSD for higher frame rate videos. The entire system is surprisingly light and works great for long shoots. I’m enjoying using this all-in-one camera system and will be accessorizing with the optional accessories soon.