Is this the new DJI Ronin 4D the camera the cinematographer community has been waiting for? Gimbal-less? 🎥

As those in the cinematography space know, DJI has made a few attempts over the years to "revolutionize" (if you will😏) the compact feature filled cinema camera space, most notably with the DJI 4D 6k (https://amzn.to/3uWenxO) and 4D 8k (https://amzn.to/436LsUC) . These powerful machines, albeit incredible tools, have also been called "gimmicky" due to their integrated gimbal components (a major factor to their high MSRP as well).

However now new HOT rumor from Photo Rumors and Camera Beta suggests that DJI is preparing to release yet another cinema camera 🎥, but this time they are setting their sites at competing directly with the revered compact professional cinema cameras, the Sony FX6 (https://amzn.to/3TlWqC8)and Canon EOS C70 (https://amzn.to/3TnAAOX)with a new gimbal less designed DJI 4D. 

It is believed that the camera's sensor specifications would be identical to the existing Ronin 4D (will we see both 6k and 8k models perhaps?) with the exception of the built in gimbal, though it will also provide IBIS which can be turned off. The machine will include a built in SSD and provide USB 4 and Thunderbolt 3/4 interfaces for high speed data transmission. It will also include a replaceable bayonet design. See photo above leaked by photorumors and camera beta.

Expected announcement... The 2024 NAB show - the week of April 13-17 in Las Vegas, NV. 

What do you 🫵 think, is this the next c70/fx6 alternative or this setting its sights even higher ( looking at you Sony Burano 8k https://adorama.rfvk.net/k0EZrx 👀 )

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