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Comparison DJI Ronin-S Standard Kit vs FeiYu Tech AK2000

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DJI Ronin-S Standard Kit
FeiYu Tech AK2000
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8-pin connector for direct control of start and stop recording. Two 4-pin connectors for powering additional equipment and accessories. Removable handle.
Wi-Fi and Bluetooth modules. Touchscreen display for quick access to settings. Multifunctional adjusting ring on the right side of the device.
Type
for camera
for camera
Display
In box
quick release plate
tripod stand /metal/
quick release plate
tripod stand
Gimbal specifications
Max. load3.6 kg2.8 kg
Rotation angle360°360°
Tilt angle-95° +185360°
Bank angle360°360°
Max. controlled speed360 °/sec150 °/sec
Battery
Battery model186504x18650
Capacity2400 mAh8800 mAh
Battery life12 h12 h
Removable battery
Shooting features
Camera controljoystickjoystick
Functions
camera position fixing
axis lock
control wheel
camera position fixing
axis lock
control wheel
Shooting modes
Time lapse
sports mode
autopanorama
tracking mode
inversion mode
Time lapse
sports mode
autopanorama
tracking mode
inversion mode
General
Connection
 
Bluetooth
Wi-Fi
Bluetooth
Dimensions (folded)486x202x185 mm425x212x183 mm
Weight (without handle)1450 g
Weight
1800 g /with handle/
1252 g
Added to E-Catalogoctober 2018october 2018

Display

The presence of a display in the stabiliser design makes the operation of the device more comfortable and visual. Depending on the specific modification of the stabiliser, the screen can perform many functions. Usually, the display shows basic information about the operating modes used, the date and time, as well as the battery level. The most advanced stabilisers can display the image from the camera, which allows you to use it as a viewfinder with LiveView mode. At the same time, the screen size on professional steadicams can reach 3″ or more, but the vast majority of models are still equipped with a 0.5″ screen.

Max. load

The maximum weight that the stabiliser is designed to carry.

This is the maximum weight of the camera with all accessories allowed for this model.

Tilt angle

The range of forward-backwards tilt angles relative to the vertical position supported by the stabiliser.

It can be written in different ways.

The simplest option is when one angle value is indicated in the characteristics. This may mean that the camera can deviate from the neutral position in both directions by the same angle, which is half the range.

Another option is used when the angles of tilt forward and backward are not the same. In such cases, the horizontal position of the camera on a vertical steadicam is taken as zero, the “-” sign indicates the maximum angle of camera deflection back, lens up, and the “+” sign — forward, lens down.

Max. controlled speed

The maximum controlled speed supported by the stabiliser is, in fact, the highest speed of rotation of the camera along one axis or another, provided by the device. This is the maximum rotation speed of the entire structure, at which the stabiliser automation can provide effective stabilisation along the corresponding axis (that is, keep the camera stationary).

This item is directly related to the purpose of the stabiliser — for shooting while hiking or cycling on flat terrain, a high stabilization speed is hardly necessary, but during surfing, acrobatic aerobatics and other similar activities, the “slow” stabiliser often turns out to be ineffective.

Battery model

Model of the battery used in the stabiliser. This information is not very important when choosing: if you wish, knowing the battery model, you can find detailed information about it. However, the key characteristics of the battery are usually given in general information about the stabiliser. Nevertheless, model information can be useful if you plan to purchase an additional battery, or if you already have a battery and you need to evaluate its compatibility with the device.

Capacity

The capacity of the battery used in the stabiliser.

In theory, a higher capacity allows you to work longer without recharging, but the battery life of the stabiliser also depends on its power consumption. So, only models with similar performance characteristics can be compared with each other according to this indicator; and when choosing, it is better to focus not on the capacity, but on the directly claimed battery life.

Removable battery

The presence of a removable battery in the design of the stabiliser allows, if necessary, to replace the used one with a spare one and thus to record longer without interruption.

Connection

There are two main types of connection in modern stabilisers: Wi-Fi(more precisely, Wi-Fi Direct — for direct communication between devices) and Bluetooth. Despite the difference from a technical point of view, in this case, these standards are very similar. First, they are both wireless. Secondly, both are used for direct connection with devices installed on the stabiliser — smartphones, action cameras, etc. (for more details, see "Features"). Thirdly, the specific functions of such a connection may be different, they should be specified separately for each model. However, such functions usually include at least control over the recording process (start/pause video recording, capture photos). So the main selection criterion for this indicator is what technology the connected gadget supports — Wi-Fi or Bluetooth.

Separately, we note that there are stabilisers that support both standards at once — these are mainly expensive professional models for cameras (see "Features"), where Wi-Fi is used to transfer video to an external screen, and Bluetooth is used for basic remote control.
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