the DJI SDR transmission is great but it’s missing ONE thing

Check out the new DJI SDR in this video review! While it's an amazing product, there's one important feature that seems to be missing. Tune in to find out more.

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0:00 - setting expectations
0:42 - general updates, sunnysixteen
1:11 - Disclaimer
1:32 - Using the DJI SDR in the real world pt 1
3:18 - Answering a few questions
4:04 - Using the DJI SDR in the real world pt 2
4:28 - Dj's missed opportunity
5:41 - What do I think of the DJI SDR?
6:11 - quick PSA and thoughts on DJI products
7:42 - 6 month update on the DJI TR, RX, and highbright monitor
8:27 - always check the latest FW for your DJI products
9:12 - context for the production
9:36 - latency in the real world on the DJI HBM and TX
10:07 - DJI HBM
12:10 - DJI focus wheels
13:42 - DJI Focus Motors
15:45 - Final thoughts

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[jeremeyshelton]

I really appreciate the DJI Focus Pro content! It seems like not very many are continuing coverage on the actual use, functionality and integration into gigs now that the units are actually starting to get into people’s hands - it was just a slew of promo stuff announcing the gear unfortunately - so as a system owner I really appreciate your content.

[uxofoto]

Really missed opportunity. I there was compatibility as an extra receiver with the Pro version, I would immediately buy both

[ancilm]

I spoke with someone from DJI re calibrating lidar with cine zooms and they said you have to input each focal length you'll be using for it to work. Bummer!

[stucooke]

How did you find the video quality on the SDR kit? It seemed like it was transmitting 8 bit video instead of 10 bit? I got my unit and started testing and was immediately confronted with banding on the video unit...two different monitors (SmallHD & Ninja) didn't show the banding when connected directly to the camera, but the moment the signal went through the SDR...banding...

[alexlubensky]

Hey, I'm using the Focus Pro with a Red Pro Zoom 18-85 lens. No issues whatsoever, if your flange and lenses are tuned right - and the lidar distance is measured correct, I just calibrate my lens at 85mm (1m and 4m away, flex spot selected on the lens target prior lens cal), and it basically works like a charm. Two things to note - the Pro Grip focus wheel lag can be avoided using the FIZ controller to focus during calibration on the Pro Grip (it overrides it), second - I tend to use my Nucleus M handgrips to control zoom (with M motors of course) - one set to joystick + joystick speed, second set to zoom on a knob for faster crush zooms. Still, it's hard to set A/B points on Nucleus M even - they tend to some why slip after being applied.Thus I just recal my motor and stop it with a hand while calibration at marks that I need, if limited range is crucial to be precise. Also I've noticed that on low or high angles - if the lidar unit is placed over mattebox - it tends to miss focus closer than 1.22m, while it does not when the camera attack angle is straight. I've come to the conclusion that it happens due to the lidar sensor being physically closer to an actors face compared to the lens (remember, it's over a 4x5, 6 mattebox, several cm difference from the lens center). For static low angles, say, on a lo-hat - I just slide my lidar distance to a lower number, usually 40-60mm depending on the lens size and mattebox size. That's pretty much it

[thomas.kovacik]

They can’t work with the monitor?? Yikes

They’ll prob lose some customers to the hollyland pyro s

Loving the “pro” version, the rigging / integration is so much nicer than my old hollyland kit

[bulaboy]

Hey thanks for sharing your thoughts on this. I have a question, are these units able to control REC START/STOP when connected to a camera VIA HDMI? My thought was to be able to use the ronin app to record start stop the camera when it is mounted from from my physical position.

[julianwalsh]

What lens are you using for that crispy A-roll?

[Andyzhuang]

Hi got a question, I am looking to purchase this system, I currently use an A7Siii and an A7IV, I use a alien hydra rig ( I do a lot of car cinematography)

My main question is, can I connect my cameras to a Apple tablet and have all the camera functions on the tablet ? Just like the OG DJI transmission ?

Main reason I really need this to be honest, for focus leaking and monitoring of meters.

If anyone can help I’d really appreciate it

Thanks

[simoz]

Can it be somehow used with a single (or even multiple) receiver to monitor and control multiple cameras on a single monitor?

[VickersDoorter]

Interested to see how this measures up against Accsoon's new 4K60. That looks a stunner.

[jamesalexanderbarnettdp]

How did you find the WiFi stream, when I transmit to the receiver and try to connect my iPhone at the same time, the WiFi connection is so choppy no matter how far I am away from the transmitter.

How do you use the receiver and WiFi at the same time and get good performance?

I need to test with my iPad tomorrow but so far the WiFi for me when using the receiver at the same time is unusable.

[BlackPartyFilms]

They won’t fix the designs, they’re keeping them as cheap as possible. The profit margins are more important than the actual customer and usability in this case. I’d assume their thinking is; buy better unit if you want higher quality. DJI is here to be cheap not good. 🤷🏾‍♂️

[timkeklinker]

yeaaah the monitor incompatibility is a big downer for me. I really really like the smaller and lighter formfactor of the SDRs but would love to just use the high bright monitor. now i have to have another monitor, with yet another battery and then mount these two together and then mount THAT to something instead of just ... a monitor with a battery mounted somewhere

[jaswingrove]

great video. well done. yeah my 1st AC isn’t in love with the high bright monitor as he gets much better focus tools through his smallhd monitor. i guess has much more control of aperture / peaking / black & white peaking etc options that make high end / critical focus pulling all the better


one HUGE question. how on earth do you have time to shoot for social / YT while you’re working? when i’m directing/ DPing i’m so time poor there’s no way i have time to capture b roll for anything! impressive 😊

[gusthecanonrebel]

Does this transmission system allow for active tracking? Coming from the raven eye I’m hoping they kept that feature going

[JonathanPalfrey]

It’s a shame they couldn’t have made a cheaper monitor with the SDR built in so it could have been a mini transmission or better yet have it work with the DJI drone controllers with built in screens! A lot of filmmakers would already have them and it would encourage people to stay in the ecosystem.

[IDoLivestreaming]

Before i buy it i would like to knowif the DJI SDR Transmission also transmit audio? We are just starting to do sports livestreaming .

[jaswingrove]

and yeah DJI making the SDR NOT compatible with the current Transmission system is a HUGE misstep. huge

and yes indeed DJI…. USBC IS NOT A PROFESSIONAL CONNECTOR!!!

[Tusa_Mamba]

DJI’s biggest problem is not allowing u to grow with their gear but having to buy the newer release each . Across all their products :(
That’s why I’m going to rather save and go Teradek