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The conditions were generally good, and finding a dry patch of level ground; it was easy enough to set up the camera and get the gimbal balanced. Double-tapping the mode button switches the gimbal to portrait mode. There’s no active axis control in this setting; instead, the camera is held dead steady and pointing straight ahead, allowing you to shoot smooth content in the ideal orientation for social media. The DJI RSC 2 doesn’t reinvent the gimbal. Broadly speaking, it’s a sculpted grip topped by a three-axis array of motorized arms. But look more closely and you’ll spot several significant changes compared to the Ronin-SC. When it comes to stabilisation for the small Sony A7 series and other mirrorless cameras, the DJI RSC 2 does an outstanding job.
It sounds like common sense, but so many gimbals cover the screen in this position, here it’s clear and easy to see. Especially if you’re using a Sony Alpha with that ridiculous tilt-only screen The slightest mistake as you take a corner and the RSC 2 is far more likely to whip as it hits the limits of its rotations. It’s not that the gimbal itself is not doing the job; it’s more that it’s far less forgiving than the bigger model. I liked the carbon fibre look of the RSC 2, but as I was reviewing the two gimbals, it became apparent that metal, at least, in this case, was the better material. On one outing, when the light went too low in a rush, I didn’t balance the camera correctly. Not enough for it to not work on slow, considered motion, but push the speed and. The demands on the motors and the shake in the balance started to show.For straight forward gimbal tasks, the RSC proves that it has what it takes to be a decent gimbal, and while my movements in the first test are relatively slow it gives me time to get a feel for the layout and control. As with the Ronin-SC, the Ronin app is a comprehensive partner to the RSC 2. It allows you to configure the function of the three available mode slots on the RSC 2, enabling or disabling individual axis motors and customizing parameters such as follow speed.
The RSC 2, as I said earlier, feels refined, it’s what you want, and nothing shows this more than the position of the rear arm. DJI has designed this to drop below the base of the screen when used in the standard position.The standard model comes bundled with the folding tripod base and a full compliment of mounting bits, and it's the more expensive Pro Combo that features the must-have add-ons, including the carry case, RavenEye transmitter and Focus Motor. It also ships with the Phone Holder, which lets you side-mount your smartphone for easy access to the app and live feed.
The RSC 2 comes with camera connectors so that you can stop and start recording with a button on the gimbal handle. Not all cameras are supported, however, and Olympus fans get a raw deal with only the E-M1 II supported. (Image credit: Rod Lawton/Digital Camera World) The DJI RSC 2 seemed to find the correct level well, and any fears that the slightly ruff ground would start the gimbal off slightly was dismissed. With the DJI RSC 2 you are less reliant on the DJI mobile app for settings changes, as it comes with a 1-inch OLED display and controls for menu navigation. (Image credit: Rod Lawton/Digital Camera World) The compact Sony 24-70mm is relatively compact, and while there is a little weight shift as you zoom the lens, it’s not too great, and the RSC manages to handle the difference without issue.Once completed with the usual progressive balance of one arm before moving on to the next, the DJI RSC 2 was ready to fire up. Performance The 3kg payload means that it should take most small DSLR and Mirrorless cameras; however, it’s worth allowing a bit of a weight buffer unless you’re highly skilled at balance.
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