Hi Armando, in the last scene the focus seems to be off about 10 to 15cm - your face is quite soft, the hair on your rear head seems to be sharp and detailed. Did you notice that in other shots/scenarios, too?
I agree, there were several times that the focus wasn’t quite there. Some ever so slight hunting as well. Still a remarkable piece of tech, excited to see how it will improve (perhaps with a firmware update?)
@douglasrobson4624 I've heard there has been a firmware update. I've seen other channels where the focus is so damn good and also with longer lenses. It's also possible that its slightly off due to calibration being slightly off. If it's slightly off, it needs to be recalibrated again until the focus is spot on.
I have been trying to use mine in a drama type setup today and mine is so unreliable, I really can’t see this system being used on a proper set. At best it’s a manual follow focus system which can occasionally be used with lidar. I have measured the lidar to the witness mark experienced with the placement of it but when walking around for some reason it focuses just past the eyes, if you roll the wheel in AMF mode and then let it go it will lock on the eyes. So far I’m disappointed with mine and I don’t think we have seen many proper reviews on this unit.
I love mine too, it’s been great using it. I think you need to calibrate better your lens profile it seems to be off by a little. It happen to me too, I needed to do it a few times until it was perfect. Great content as usual 🙌
Is that a very soft lense, or was the focus a tad off the whole video? Any chance the calibration was off, or do I have some sort of video quality issues on my end?
It’s for sure the product of the year.. being able to do crash zooms or zollys on the fly.. we even rigged it on a robot arm and it just works so well on manual lenses.. it even brings old 35mm film cameras autofocus
How about gimbal auto-tracking using the LiDAR-enable ActiveTrack Pro capability? It'd be great know how well it tracks a subject in less than ideal light and conditions that can confuse the auto tracking. There seem to be very few videos testing the limits of the LiDAR-enabled auto-tracking with a gimbal.
Nice review! Finally someone familiar to production is doing a review on this. The only thing that's holding me back from this remote is the start stop. Have you found a way to start stop Alexa or Sony Venice?
It’s funny, I so often hear people in the film industry remark how they’re worried that AI or technology will make their position obsolete, but I almost never see them realize how tech can make their jobs easier, repeatable, more reliable, and reduce stress. No one loves being the AC that has to ask for more takes because you’re shooting on a full frame camera, wide open and someone is running up to camera, never really nailing their mark.
Hi, thanks for your review. And the system looks nice on paper. However, focus wise as others have noted, it seems to miss the mark every time. Most of us already have seen all the feature-videos, so some more real world tests with different lenses would be great. What is your sharpest lens? A zoom lens, portrait, wide angle.. Right now this video is stopping me from ordering it tbh. Anyway thanks for the video. I know lots of effort go into these. And congrats on actually getting it. Has been "out of stock" since the start for me.
I DO believe this is not sponsored, giving how excited you sound explaining things 😂 haha, it’s a great system no doubt, I was ALMOST sold on the Nano II but DJI is tempting, not gonna lie, it’s just more expensive.
I wish camera manufactures would do this for their native lenses directly on the camera through some kind of dial and have a wireless accessory for remote follow focus + camera control.
Unfortunately sold out anywhere for weeks now. Not sure if this shortage is supposed to be a great marketing strategy by DJI. I believe they should not release anything they are unable to actually deliver within a few weeks the longest. As for myself I’m now at 4 weeks and DJI is still not able to give a reliable estimate.
This revolutionary technology is poised to transform the field of videography and cinematography for solo practitioners such as myself. As an avid professional in this space, I am eagerly anticipating the highly-anticipated release of the latest iteration in 2024. This game-changing technology promises to provide an unparalleled level of creative control and precision, and I am excited to explore its limitless potential.
Hi, thanks for the video. Although I have So basically the Lidar is set onto face-recognition by default? Why does it lock your face in particular? how do you decide where it's supposed to lock? In understand with the Dji monitor there is touchscreen available and you can tap wherever you want, I'm missing the part on how that works without monitor and just hand units/grip handles. Thanks
I have a box full of wireless follow focus units, and even though the PDMovie is by far my favourite due to its size and no BS setup, this does make me weak at the knees.
What’s your opinion for shooting sports like football using the Focus pro and cinema lenses ? Would you be able to focus properly with a bunch of players in the frame ?
Funny you say that because I’m working on a commercial in June that will do just that. What’s awesome about this system is you can lock focus to your main character and it will only track that person regardless if there’s other people in frame
@@mondobytes wow ! That’s interesting indeed. That would make for a great video using the DJi focus , (for such a complex and dynamic situation like that one)
Love your video and love this tech. I have Focus Pro and DZO 25mm and I can not get it to be right. My distance from LIDAR to sensor is 225mm and yet focus only seems reasonably sharp when I enter a distance of 300mm. Why is that?
As cool as this system is, there is a whole lot of latency between the hand unit, lidar system, and motors. Unfortunately this is a deal breaker for 1st ACs. Especially when you want to also incorporate DJI wireless to get the LIDAR overlay. You then add image latency. When your system is over a frame off, you've got problems when pulling focus. This system is great for one man band shooters and beginner focus pullers but as soon as you move past low end shoots, you're going to get screwed over and takes are going to be soft.
Maybe someone can answer this. I'm interested in this only for the improved active track performance that it offers. The big question is, does it actually improve active track? I'd be using it with AF lenses with iris AF on the body but I've been using active track as a "2nd shooter". For talking head it's rock solid but for subjects that move in and out of frame or become obstructed it just fails hard.
@mondobytes yes true but still defeats my stated purposes Tech increases so rapidly nowadays Sony or other camera manufacturers could easily put a lidar onto their cameras I'll wait it out ☺️❤️
to be honest I had big problems with the previous Version of DJI lidar. Always had to recalibrate and set up the profile again for 1m and 4m, which every time took like 5 minutes. It was unreliable and completely unusable in a professional context. I have a bit of doubt that the new system is as good as promised.
This is awesome! How is it if I use for example Canon FD lens with adapter on my Sony A7s III, will that work even tho I use an adapter? One more question: I sometimes use Sigma 18-35mm with adapter on a GH5, but the lens has no "hard" stops, as you hit infinity, you feel it, but you can go past it, it is just more resistance. Will the motor be able to tell that it is infinity and minimum focus with lenses like that and focus-by-wire lenses like Sony G-master? Would you ever use this system with native sony glass? I use the A7s III myself and 24-70 GM II :-)
Except, you CAN'T use photo lenses with DJI FP, period. Saying you can is a huge mistake and distraction. Confirmed with DJI support team. This device is for CINE lenses, and for cine lenses only. Which of course does change quite a bit.
You absolutely can, as long as your lens is linear you can use this without any problems. If I decide to do another video on this I’ll make sure you highlight this feature.
@@paulpan6842 Tamron 24-70 2.8 (no focus-by-wire). My main workhorse for years. Suddenly, no way to use it with the FP. A pretty sour pill to swallow. What are we arguing about? I talked to DJI, I am telling you just what they told me.
I wonder how long can USB-C cable be for the main handle (the one on the camera), because setup with big focus know is quite expensive. And in small studio as solo shooter I would love to have the handle on my desk (like 3m away of the camera or 5m if possible). That would be dope. I guess I have to get one of these although I've sold my all manual lenses recently :(.
@@paulpan6842 Please try 3m :D. But generally it should work, I got 3m Chinese quality USB-C cables and they charge my devices and I can send data via this cables, so this shouldn't be an issue in theory.
hii Armando, thank you so much for sharing amazing info......Your videos help a lot because of the knowledge you provide.....we have almost all info about any equipment before purchasing or using it....And this helps in deciding whether to buy it or not...I have learned a lot from your channel....i really appreciate your efforts and hardwork thank you...
Hey Armando , very good video . I can do better editing in your videos which can help you to get more engagement in your videos . Pls lmk what do you think ?
I kinda agree. Haven't seen better video related product this year. Guess it's going to my purchase list on one of the top spots :D. I want my BMPCC 6k to get proper AF :D
@@americantrollfilm my point is that it’s a creative choice, just like all these newer films using old rehoused vintage lenses with so many imperfections. Personally I love that because perfect clinical lenses are boring!
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1000% the best release of 2024. Can’t stop using it.
Good to see you here bro! 😁
Thanks for helping me set everything up when I got mine 👊🏽
I got mine. Attached it to my Red Epic Dragon with the motion mount and Blazar lenses. IT IS FIRE
A release that 90% who ordered, havent received ( me included, more than a month ago
@@LascuatroesquinasSHORTS I got mine within about a week and a half of ordering
Hi Armando, in the last scene the focus seems to be off about 10 to 15cm - your face is quite soft, the hair on your rear head seems to be sharp and detailed. Did you notice that in other shots/scenarios, too?
I feel like the focus is not perfect on the eyes, so where it is aiming at?
I agree, there were several times that the focus wasn’t quite there. Some ever so slight hunting as well. Still a remarkable piece of tech, excited to see how it will improve (perhaps with a firmware update?)
@douglasrobson4624 I've heard there has been a firmware update. I've seen other channels where the focus is so damn good and also with longer lenses. It's also possible that its slightly off due to calibration being slightly off. If it's slightly off, it needs to be recalibrated again until the focus is spot on.
@@quentin6233 true, definitely need to be calibrated properly. Thanks for pointing that out.
yes agree! its never 100% on the eyes which makes it not really usable...
I have been trying to use mine in a drama type setup today and mine is so unreliable, I really can’t see this system being used on a proper set.
At best it’s a manual follow focus system which can occasionally be used with lidar.
I have measured the lidar to the witness mark experienced with the placement of it but when walking around for some reason it focuses just past the eyes, if you roll the wheel in AMF mode and then let it go it will lock on the eyes.
So far I’m disappointed with mine and I don’t think we have seen many proper reviews on this unit.
3:12 what is the accessory you are using to mount the focus modul? its not the standard coldshoe mount thingy..
I love mine too, it’s been great using it. I think you need to calibrate better your lens profile it seems to be off by a little. It happen to me too, I needed to do it a few times until it was perfect. Great content as usual 🙌
Yeah, I realized I wasn’t on the infinity mark after I recorded it and didn’t check critical focus.
What is your rig for this? Specifically the top handle and how you have the lidar attached?
Is that a very soft lense, or was the focus a tad off the whole video? Any chance the calibration was off, or do I have some sort of video quality issues on my end?
I have the same question
@@grahmdoughty blazar remus lens are softer in nature. Can better if shimmed.
Easily the best camera gear drop of 2024 🔥
of the teet
At the end of the segment, the focus on the eyes seemed a little soft?
Did a fast calibration for video, it was slightly off
@@mondobytes Good to know. The device is going to breathe new life into cameras and lenses.
Pretty amazing tech. Been waiting for something like this for a long time.
Me too! It’s one of those pieces of tech that I tell myself if I had this 2 years ago it would have made my life easier.
We all calling the product of the year we been waiting for it...its a game changer for everyone
It’s for sure the product of the year.. being able to do crash zooms or zollys on the fly.. we even rigged it on a robot arm and it just works so well on manual lenses.. it even brings old 35mm film cameras autofocus
How's the focus motor strength? A lot of my lenses are vintage.. Focus rings aren't as smooth as today's manual lenses
Tks for your video Armando, great job. How about the rec button? Can you trigger the RED using the REC button in the control?
How about gimbal auto-tracking using the LiDAR-enable ActiveTrack Pro capability? It'd be great know how well it tracks a subject in less than ideal light and conditions that can confuse the auto tracking. There seem to be very few videos testing the limits of the LiDAR-enabled auto-tracking with a gimbal.
What are u using to attach the Lidar to the rig? That's soooo much better than the default cold shoe mount:) btw, amazing video thanks
Hello. What is the system you have put in place to be able to install the LiDAR forward? Please
Nice review! Finally someone familiar to production is doing a review on this. The only thing that's holding me back from this remote is the start stop. Have you found a way to start stop Alexa or Sony Venice?
It’s funny, I so often hear people in the film industry remark how they’re worried that AI or technology will make their position obsolete, but I almost never see them realize how tech can make their jobs easier, repeatable, more reliable, and reduce stress. No one loves being the AC that has to ask for more takes because you’re shooting on a full frame camera, wide open and someone is running up to camera, never really nailing their mark.
Hi, thanks for your review. And the system looks nice on paper. However, focus wise as others have noted, it seems to miss the mark every time. Most of us already have seen all the feature-videos, so some more real world tests with different lenses would be great. What is your sharpest lens? A zoom lens, portrait, wide angle.. Right now this video is stopping me from ordering it tbh.
Anyway thanks for the video. I know lots of effort go into these. And congrats on actually getting it. Has been "out of stock" since the start for me.
Bigger question, how did you mount the LIDAR? Is that the Nitze mount?
Yes that’s the Nitze mount but Kondor Blue is working on a better solution.
Can’t believe DJI didn’t release any RS cables for 3-pin Fischer cameras though. Let’s get that record button functioning!
I DO believe this is not sponsored, giving how excited you sound explaining things 😂 haha, it’s a great system no doubt, I was ALMOST sold on the Nano II but DJI is tempting, not gonna lie, it’s just more expensive.
I wish camera manufactures would do this for their native lenses directly on the camera through some kind of dial and have a wireless accessory for remote follow focus + camera control.
Hi, can you tell me if the run/stop button works with RED Komodo X? Thank you
Unfortunately sold out anywhere for weeks now. Not sure if this shortage is supposed to be a great marketing strategy by DJI. I believe they should not release anything they are unable to actually deliver within a few weeks the longest. As for myself I’m now at 4 weeks and DJI is still not able to give a reliable estimate.
There is NO STOCK ANYWHERE in Japan nor release date for the Lidar pro Creators combo, yet you can find the lidar sometimes WTF ALMOST HALF A YEAR NOW
so rad! was about to pull the trigger on a nucleus m + handle, this may be the move now
This revolutionary technology is poised to transform the field of videography and cinematography for solo practitioners such as myself. As an avid professional in this space, I am eagerly anticipating the highly-anticipated release of the latest iteration in 2024. This game-changing technology promises to provide an unparalleled level of creative control and precision, and I am excited to explore its limitless potential.
Hi, thanks for the video.
Although I have
So basically the Lidar is set onto face-recognition by default? Why does it lock your face in particular? how do you decide where it's supposed to lock?
In understand with the Dji monitor there is touchscreen available and you can tap wherever you want, I'm missing the part on how that works without monitor and just hand units/grip handles.
Thanks
I have a box full of wireless follow focus units, and even though the PDMovie is by far my favourite due to its size and no BS setup, this does make me weak at the knees.
Same here literally every follow focus system is going up for sale because nothing comes close
Does it work with photo zoom lenses? I have the sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 and I’m waiting for mine to ship
Tips on rigging this with a wireless monitoring system?
What’s your opinion for shooting sports like football using the Focus pro and cinema lenses ? Would you be able to focus properly with a bunch of players in the frame ?
Funny you say that because I’m working on a commercial in June that will do just that. What’s awesome about this system is you can lock focus to your main character and it will only track that person regardless if there’s other people in frame
@@mondobytes wow ! That’s interesting indeed. That would make for a great video using the DJi focus , (for such a complex and dynamic situation like that one)
Love your video and love this tech. I have Focus Pro and DZO 25mm and I can not get it to be right. My distance from LIDAR to sensor is 225mm and yet focus only seems reasonably sharp when I enter a distance of 300mm. Why is that?
@@mclarenf1V12 your adapter most likely needs to get shimmed
are you able to show this thing working with an RF lens?
As cool as this system is, there is a whole lot of latency between the hand unit, lidar system, and motors. Unfortunately this is a deal breaker for 1st ACs. Especially when you want to also incorporate DJI wireless to get the LIDAR overlay. You then add image latency. When your system is over a frame off, you've got problems when pulling focus. This system is great for one man band shooters and beginner focus pullers but as soon as you move past low end shoots, you're going to get screwed over and takes are going to be soft.
👍🏾👍🏾Thanks, Armando, your presence and reviews are Awesome! *_Definitely a game-changer._* I LOVE your enthusiasm and honesty. Best Wishes, Brother
HOW IS EVERYONE GETTING ONE?! Literally out of stock everywhere, or are they not out yet?
Maybe someone can answer this.
I'm interested in this only for the improved active track performance that it offers. The big question is, does it actually improve active track?
I'd be using it with AF lenses with iris AF on the body but I've been using active track as a "2nd shooter". For talking head it's rock solid but for subjects that move in and out of frame or become obstructed it just fails hard.
Would love for DJI to release some pre marked rings!
Yo nice to meet you tocayo, siga rompiendo.😂❤
How does it compare to the AF on an fx3?
I would like to buy it also!
Defeating light weight, convenience, and less gear purposes
I wouldn't be surprised if Sony comes up with these features in camera 😊❤
The point is we want to use epic lenses otherwise I’d just use native glass
@mondobytes yes true but still defeats my stated purposes
Tech increases so rapidly nowadays
Sony or other camera manufacturers could easily put a lidar onto their cameras
I'll wait it out ☺️❤️
@@mondobytes Then why is the list shown in the app all cheap chinese lenses? Who would bolt on a bunch of extra wobbly usb cables to focus a viltrox?
to be honest I had big problems with the previous Version of DJI lidar. Always had to recalibrate and set up the profile again for 1m and 4m, which every time took like 5 minutes. It was unreliable and completely unusable in a professional context. I have a bit of doubt that the new system is as good as promised.
Dose a Photolens Works with out a hard stop?
I wish Hoyte’s focus puller could use this on Oppenhimer :)
lol right!
Armando, would you be able to rig a fx3 with a monitor, xlr handle and the dji focus pro?
Yup check out Kofi’s Video: ruclips.net/video/TyYHBdwbdcE/видео.htmlfeature=shared
Ahm I wonder how it can handle much bigger lenses and bit heavy rings from vintage lenses
This is awesome! How is it if I use for example Canon FD lens with adapter on my Sony A7s III, will that work even tho I use an adapter? One more question: I sometimes use Sigma 18-35mm with adapter on a GH5, but the lens has no "hard" stops, as you hit infinity, you feel it, but you can go past it, it is just more resistance. Will the motor be able to tell that it is infinity and minimum focus with lenses like that and focus-by-wire lenses like Sony G-master? Would you ever use this system with native sony glass? I use the A7s III myself and 24-70 GM II :-)
i think photozoomlenses will be problematic because they are not parfocal
@@geertgermonpre7530 I did not even think about that too, but say you only use it at f.eks. 18mm and do not zoom in, will it work then?
Armando looks to have a better mount for the lidar 👀👀👀
I bought the Nitze one but Kondor Blue is making a better one stay tuned
@@mondobytes Hell yeah. I know those braniacs will come out with something amazing
Does it work well with the matte box attached?
As long as you don’t cover the LiDAR unit it does
Except, you CAN'T use photo lenses with DJI FP, period. Saying you can is a huge mistake and distraction.
Confirmed with DJI support team.
This device is for CINE lenses, and for cine lenses only.
Which of course does change quite a bit.
You absolutely can, as long as your lens is linear you can use this without any problems. If I decide to do another video on this I’ll make sure you highlight this feature.
@@mondobytes I talked to the DJI directly. That's what they told me.
@@GZYiHao Depends on which type focus is in the photo lens. If your lens is focus-by-wire, then no but if the lens is linear focus, then yes.
@@paulpan6842 Tamron 24-70 2.8 (no focus-by-wire). My main workhorse for years. Suddenly, no way to use it with the FP. A pretty sour pill to swallow.
What are we arguing about? I talked to DJI, I am telling you just what they told me.
my next purchase
hey there will the focus motor work with signature prime lens ???
Yes
Can't wait for mine to be delivered
You’re going to love it!
How did you mount it to the RED camera?
I used this: amzn.to/3WXbOXR
And if you want behind a wall the system loses you?
I wonder how long can USB-C cable be for the main handle (the one on the camera), because setup with big focus know is quite expensive. And in small studio as solo shooter I would love to have the handle on my desk (like 3m away of the camera or 5m if possible). That would be dope. I guess I have to get one of these although I've sold my all manual lenses recently :(.
You can use USB-C extension cables. We've tried a high quality 1m cable and it's worked fine but we haven't tried anything longer than this.
@@paulpan6842 Please try 3m :D. But generally it should work, I got 3m Chinese quality USB-C cables and they charge my devices and I can send data via this cables, so this shouldn't be an issue in theory.
How did you mount it? Upside down?
Used the Nitze mount
Just curious, which PL adapter is that on the Komodo?
Mofage Poco
Awesome video.
Do someone use the combination sigma 18-35 and a speedbooster 0.71? I would like to know the settings for the lidar! Thank you!
Watchin as I unbox mine
Always nice to know BITS they'll never discuss. Thanks Armando
Have to wait 7-10 days for B&H to restock. or just buy the PD movie lidar?
Deberías hacer ese mismo video en español
No tiempo 😭
The tease. The only gear that I really want to buy and try so bad.
Excited to get my hands on one of these.
That's amazing! It sounds like this solution will help me improve my camera focus. I'm thrilled for it!
hii Armando, thank you so much for sharing amazing info......Your videos help a lot because of the knowledge you provide.....we have almost all info about any equipment before purchasing or using it....And this helps in deciding whether to buy it or not...I have learned a lot from your channel....i really appreciate your efforts and hardwork thank you...
Subject tracking?
Yup!
Not perfect but nice tech which will improve over time. On another note that lens has some serious breathing.
Hey Armando , very good video . I can do better editing in your videos which can help you to get more engagement in your videos . Pls lmk what do you think ?
Great review!
This rack focus is the reason why I wanted the 4d
Ya focus isn't perfect i think it focus on the body outline but the face/eyes
Wow such a cool gadget Armando 👍🏼
Trying my best not to order this but it keeps tempting me
well, @smallrig say bye to your review.
Nah still use smallrig, as awesome as LiDAR is it’s not for every shoot.
I kinda agree. Haven't seen better video related product this year. Guess it's going to my purchase list on one of the top spots :D. I want my BMPCC 6k to get proper AF :D
그러나 출시 일 부터 계속 품절 구매불가
FREEKIN SAWEET🎉THANK YOU
Pre-Ordered, No delivery date in site smh
The shots at the end are out of focus
no such thing called manual focus lens anymore :D :D :D
that focus breathing.... oh my.. not a good look Blazar
That’s the character of the lens, nothing wrong with that.
@@mondobytes 😆 u sure about that :)
@@americantrollfilm tons of movies use lenses with massive focus breathing one that comes to mind right now is Star Wars Force Awakens.
@@mondobytes thats probably not the best example to give :)
@@americantrollfilm my point is that it’s a creative choice, just like all these newer films using old rehoused vintage lenses with so many imperfections. Personally I love that because perfect clinical lenses are boring!
Shut up and take my money
This product is a meth, it’s unattainable
isst the usb c connection super annoying?