DJI Ronin 4D gets L-mount compatibility, but it'll cost you!
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DJI, the renowned drone maker and recent cinema camera manufacturer of the DJI Ronin 4D has now announced an L-mount is now available for the camera system to open the spectrum of lenses that can be used on this revolutionary system.
DJI's Zenmuse X9 is itself a full-frame camera featured in the Ronin 4D professional cinema camera system, which now offers even greater camera lens compatibility with the new L-Mount unit. After DJI announced a partnership with world-leading camera maker Leica to join the L-Mount Alliance in 2022, this new L-Mount unit allows lenses from other Alliance members to work seamlessly with the Zenmuse X9 system and in turn the DJI Ronin 4D, opening up further lens choices for filmmakers.
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The new DJI Zenmuse X9 L-Mount unit will set filmmakers back approximately $429.69 / £349 / AUS $602.57 which is quite a bit just to be able to shoot a wider range of lenses.
It would be nice if DJI offered it as an alterative mount option when purchasing a DJI Ronin 4D, much like many other cinema camera manufacturers do with having a native mounting option, along with the industry standard PL-mount, but I guess when you are as big as DJI, and launch a product that changes the game of filmmaking for many, you can charge what you like. It would be nice to have the option at least.
What is the L-mount Alliance ?
The L-Mount Standard was started by Leica Camera AG for use in mirrorless camera systems. Members of the L-Mount Alliance manufacture their own compatible products independently, aligned strictly with the standard for uniform compatibility.
With the Zenmuse X9 L-Mount unit, Ronin 4D achieves the same lens experience with L-Mount lenses as the DJI proprietary DL mount type, including calibration-free setup, full support for aperture adjustment, and complete use of the LiDAR focusing system for autofocus, manual focus, and automated manual focus.
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He is a Fellow of The Royal Society of Arts, holds a Foundation Degree in Equitation Science, and is a Master of Arts in Publishing. He is a member of Nikon NPS and has been a Nikon user since the film days using a Nikon F5 and saw the digital transition with Nikon's D series cameras and is still to this day the youngest member to be elected into BEWA, The British Equestrian Writers' Association.
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