Hopefully, this helps out with some of the confusing Sony setups out there. Are you having any other issues with the RS2 and your Sony cameras? What is the setup you like using?
Hi! I got an issue even I change to 1080p. When I connect the camera to the gimball I lost feed of the Raven eye in my smartphone. It totally blank while I can see my A7III screen. The only way to see the Raven eye feed is to disconnect the camera from gimball but I can't use the rec button then. Can u help me?
@@keith-knittel I used the cable Sony multi to connect A7III to RSC2 but it never works so I used the other cable that worked. But when I got the Raven eye with those cable I can't have at the same time the Raveneye feed and the possibility to use the rec button of the final cause is not connect to a7iii. I think it's my Sony multi that got a problem because I found so many videos that said it's the only cable working for the A7III. So Amazon is sending me a new RSC2 box with all the cables. I will see it it will work
Using the USB-C cable with PC Remote for my a7C and RSC2 disables Face/Eye tracking for autofocus. I didn't realise this until recently. Multi cable doesn't work at all as the a7C doesn't have this port. Very poor design choices by Sony.
Hi when I connect the Raven Eye wifi it forces me to disconnect my Ronin, this prevents me from re-centering with my phone or doing auto tracking…any suggestions?
For everyone out there using the RS4 and FX30, go to 9:00 if you can't get your display to mirror while using Ronin and Raveneye. Brilliant work, saving lives out there.
You're a lifesaver Keith! Was having RavenEye remorse as I couldn't see the back of my Sony A6500 while getting a live feed on my phone. Turning off the HDMI on my camera settings did the trick and I'm forever grateful. Of course I had to subscribe :-)
Glad to help, Christopher! While I'm happy you found me and subscribed, I wish this system worked together a little easier. This was a lot of trail and error and research just to figure out what worked! Again, glad to help and thanks for watching and subscribing.
It's years later but a lot of this still applies. I am new the DJI world. I just got an RS3 and Raven Eye. This gives me some things to try. My biggest issue is that if you hit the record button in the app it doesn't record to the camera. Maybe you just have to hitrecord on the actual gimbal? The directions/tutorials that DJI supplies are subpar at best. Thank you for the help!
I hope this answers some of your questions! If it doesn't comment below and I'll try my best to help out, or if there are more issues people are coming across - include it in my next video
Thank you for this video. This helped me fix the back display not showing up when connected to RavenEye. When I switched off HDMI info display on A73, it worked
Just got an RS2 and a Sony A6600. This has been a super-helpful video - very well-structured as well as clearly explained with great presentation. Thank you so muc!
Could't get active track working with my Sony A7 Rii- this video was a lifesaver in troubleshooting it and getting things to work (with the multi cable)- much appreciated!
How’d you get it? Just bought this thing for my a7r3 too but the active tracking went out and the gimbal stopped moving. Green bracket still tracks me but no gimbal movement now. So frustrating
So Keith... with sony a7IV this problem is solved i can use the usb-c cable to control camera setings exposure iso etc and rec/stop button while having the feed on the ronin app ?
Hi! Very helpful video! I just bought RS2 and connected to my A7SIII. I upgraded firmware on Raven Eye. It's possible to connect camera with USB-C to USB-C cable (gimbal's top port), HDMI to Raven Eye's HDMI-C and then USB-C on Raven Eye to gimbal's bottom slot. This way I can control camera with gimbal and with the app (including start and stop recording with a button and with a phone, changing exposure setting, etc.). It also works at FX3.
This was really helpful, thank you Keith! The start-up sequence has proved faultless in my tests so far, compared with my previous attempts. Have there been any improvements on how well the Raveneye keeps a target central since you created this video? I've found that the location in the frame where you first create the tracking frame is important, eg. if you want the subject to stay in the centre, draw your box around it when it's in the centre and it'll do a pretty good (but not perfect) job of keeping it more or less in the centre. Thanks again!
Hi Keith, thanks for this! I'm having issues with the audio. The clips that appear in the phone app, don't seem to have any audio in it. Does the raveneye transmit any audio at all?
Great video! How about using active track for a75 with the Sony multi? I seem to have black screen always when using active track but I have no hdmi cable? Should I have a hdmi cable as I don’t think there’s one for mini to usb c or Sony multi :) thanks!
Hello there Keith. Using an a6100 (hoping similar enough to 6400) Just to confirm if what I’m seeing is the same. HDMI to raven eye. Usbc (on the back) to gimbal sends video all day everyday no issue. Plug a micro usb to usb c from camera to raveneye or to gimbal gives me camera control but a black screen on even eye output. (But can show the camera display icons ) just not the feed. You mention micro cable and multi cable. But looking on DJI website the multi has a usb c and a micro end. Just wondering if it’s worth buying the £20 cable if there is some secret sauce in it to get this working to its full potential
Oh man! I had to disconnect the Micro USB cable from my Alpha7R2 in the RS2, and that was the only way to watch, in the ReavenEye, while was recording with all the functionalities, record button, controlling the focus, false colors, zebra, everything, but I can not control the speed shutter, ISO and F adjustment anymore, obviously, because the camera is not connected to the gimbal, but, I had to choose one option... and that sucks! Great video by the way!
Sorry for the late response, it's tough to choose the cables and which functionality you'll be using for which application! Wish is was simplified - I hope things are smoothed out for the next version somehow. Thanks for the kind words and watching!
I have an a73 (not a7s3)and recently bought the RS2. Even using the Sony Multi cable I was getting a black camera screen when raveneye connected (phone and gimbal connected). Once I turned "HDMI info Display" to Off is when my a73 screen began working. Thanks Keith!
@Keith Knittel, I'm on the RSC2, I'm not sure if it's different from the RS2.. but the big issue I'm having is inconsistency with recording 4k video and keeping the activetrack/camera control active. On a fresh bootup, and the first initial "hit record" everything works smoothly with 4K... when I press stop - that's it. When I try to press record through the app again, active track and camera control through the app is disabled. It's very finicky. I am using the setup as prescribed, the USB-C to Multi, the USB-C Raveneye to USB-C Gimbal, and of course the HDMI to Micro-HDMI to the Sony A7RIII. Boot sequence is as described in your video as well.
Did you ever nail down this issue? I was planning on getting either the RS2 or RSC2 this week to use with my a7RIII, but it seems like a lot of people have trouble with that camera on these gimbals using ActiveTrack. It's not a feature I need immediately, but I want to make sure it's an option in the future if/when I do need it.
I have an FX3 and my problem is when I turn everything on regardless of the order, and swipe down on the RS2 Screen, there's this message saying: "raveneye not connected with gimbal or camera hdmi port" I have tried every cable combination, including those you explain in the video and the settings in the fx3 are also the same as you show. Is this something I can fix or could it be a faulty raveneye ? (I'm able to connect to it through the app, I see all the controls available, force mobile and joystick work, but..grey screen, no image on my phone. I'm completely clueless.
Ooh man, very frustrating. It should be the same as the A7S III - did you connect the RavenEye properly? I have a RavenEye connection video (I would link it but I'm on my phone right now)
Hey there, unfortunately I don't have an A1 to test out. Feel free to send me one, and I'll do some testing though! Haha, I'll make an update if I can get my hands on one.
quick question, why is the playback screen blank when I try to see what I recorded straight to the sd card, there is only audio. Have you encountered this problem??
Which camera are you using? Is there an HDMI cable in the camera when playing back? The signal is probably being sent to the HDMI out source of your camera
This week I got my RS 3 Pro and tried a new approach to using the Ninja V with my A7III: I bought the extended Smallrig Plat for the Gimbal and mounted the Ninja V directly in front of the display of the A7III, leaving around 5cm space so I can flip the sony display up :) it works really really good and I can use my Ninja V as the main display while shooting ☺️☺️☺️ And the best thing: no cables hanging around :)
please help me with something, have you used it in portrait mode? it doesn't work in portrait with a rs3pro and a7iv. i already updated camera gimbal and raveneye
There is quite a learning curve if you’re new to gimbals, but once you get the hang of one, they’re all pretty similar. Thanks for watching and your support!
Hello Keith, Great work on your video! Quick question: I'm using Sony A6500 with DJI SC 3 Pro Gimbal. Trying to connect using the Micro USB port on the camera to the USB C port on the Gimbal. Can't get them to talk to each other. It keeps alternating saying Connecting and Disconnected every second. Please help! Is it a cable issue? I'm using a single short Micro USB to USB-C data cable.
Thanks for the kind words and subscribing! There are so many different variables, and their different from camera to camera - It’s confusing but glad to help.
Hey there thanks for the kind words. Unfortunately that’s a limitation of the a6400, won’t have a feed on the back of the camera when filming in 4K with an hdmi out
FINALLY - Awesome video!!! Thanks for addressing the "ridiculous" setup with the Ninja V passing the signal to the RavenEye in 4K mode with Face Tracking :-D I'll look for a used one now to get this working and boy am I looking forward to it!!!
This one took forever to research and film! Sorry it took so long, but I think it will help people going forward. Thanks for the suggestion of making the ridiculous setup!! I love the ridiculous setups, building stuff like that seems overkill but others (like yourself!) find value in that so I'm glad you mentioned it. Had a good time making that and thanks again for the suggestion! Also, I checked out your drumming and really liked your BMTH teardrops video!
@@keith-knittel fantastic! I was hoping that I wouldn’t have to go down the Ninja V route just because the of the extra cost and as I’m filming myself playing drums I don’t really have a use for the actual monitoring features. Getting to 4K completely at some point is the goal though and if that’s what it takes then so be it 😂
Hi mate, do you have any updates about this issues after a couple of years? I really need to be available to control my camera settings through the app while I can see the image from the camera!
hello, when i use this cable with a7iii i dont have steady shot function (is off), when i change to micro usb cable steady shot is ok but control wheel dont work with focus :(
Hey just a question, would I be able to adjust my camera settings on the a7iii while recording in 1080p? Thanks! This video really helps me as I just got my hands on the RS2
Hey there, I'm not sure of any differences between the RS2 and RSC2 since I don't have the RSC2, but take a look at the A7III portion of this video. Are you filming in 4K with the raven eye? Any HDMI out with the A7 iii filming in 4K will black out the rear screen.
Hi Keith, thankyou for the vid. Can i confirm something. You said the screen on the A7s3 won’t work in conjunction with the screen on the RS2 when shooting in 4k. Is that correct?
Hello congratulations very good. What brand is your monitor? the HDMI monitor outputs are one in and one out ... how are they connected? Sony monitor out and monitor in connected to RavenEye?
Awesome video! I have two issues though, that I still can’t seem to kill... 1) when connected to RavenEye, I can’t playback footage on my camera (A7S iii) 2) connecting with the Sony Multi cable, I get an error message saying “Invalid with this lens” every time I touch the focus wheel Any idea to get around those two? Can’t find any info anywhere
I have not ran into these issues, the second one though - I don't use the focus motor much for my lenses. I rely on autofocus or manually focusing the lens for smaller movements and just moving the camera within the desired field of focus. Are you trying to watch your footage / photos on your Ronin App? Thanks for watching and the kind words
@@keith-knittel thank you for the reply! Yes it’s weird, I fix the second issue by changing the function of the wheel on the ronin. The playback is still weird. When I press the playback button on my Sony, the screen just turns black.. I managed to get it to show the playback on the phone connected to the raveneye now, but I still can’t find out how to get playback on the actual camera too.. very weird
I've been struggling for days trying to figure out how to get both active track and camera control to work with my RSC2 + Raveneye + Sony ZV-E1 setup, and I thought for sure it was impossible... I'd tried literally every possible permutation of cables and ports and turning things on in a particular order, but it turns out all I needed to do was set HDMI Info Display to off and now everything works exactly as I'd hoped it would!
I can't control the Shutter speed, aperture or ISO using my phone. Should I be plugging the USB C from RS3 to Multi port on my Sony Camera or to USB C on Sony Camera?
Glad it helped! There are so many little details with this setup that if you get wrong, will cause some strange issues. Thanks for watching and subscribing!
Fantastic video thank you for sharing your knowledge of the issues you have encountered. I'm using a Sony a6600 with the RSC2, not sure if is my lack of understanding the tech, which is very possible as i am still learning and have a long way to go but, the whole system and having to use the app, phone, reveneye, gimble and camera, to unlock certain functionality is insane and I just don't understand why DJI cant streamline the system and create a fully working environment with gimble, camera, and monitor. Seems clunky lazy and a money grab to get you to purchase more equipment than shouldn't really be necessary. Maybe it is just me but I feel that we have so much tech these days and this should be easily possible.
There is a lot of tech with this setup for sure. The problem (I’m assuming) is that there are a lot of cameras out there and they are all different. Some features/pain points are with the cameras themselves (not being able to see your screen on an a7iii while shooting in 4K with an hdmi out is a fault of the camera - not the gimbal or raveneye) there are tons of cameras and things, it’s exciting that this is possible - and once the tech matures even more things will be better in the future I’m sure. But I understand your frustration! Took a lot to get this working
Sorry if this question has been answered. Can you get a raven eye feed from a cable other than the HDMI C (mini) cable. It would be great if I could do it all with a smaller sleeker USB c cable or something. Please let me know as I didn't understand if I could do it through this totorial
I'm having issues with the Sony a6600, Ronin RS3 + Raveneye. When using the camera control cable, I can change the camera settings through the Ronin App but there is no image from the camera to the app. Without camera control cable, I have image and track, but can't control any camera settings from the app. Any advice? Thanks!
Glad it helped, Dave! This video was really specific, so glad people have been able to find it and find it useful. Thanks for watching and subscribing!
Hi Keith! After a lot of tests I have found out that the problem is in the PROXY setting, if you deactivate it, you will see the image on the external devices, Gimbal RS3 PRO and Iphone in my case, and NOT on the camera, always in 4k, on the other formats does not occur. If you Activate PROXY when pressing REC on the RS3 PRO you will only see the image on the camera, and not on external devices. I was thinking of an additional screen like the Ninja, the Iphone eats up the battery right away, or going to the compatible ones that Sony says, the article below. LOL !! 😅 I have found this from Sony itself, it tells you what is visible on the camera and on the external device depending on the format, search this title from Sony: "When the camera is connected to an external device via HDMI during movie recording, no image appears on the camera monitor." Or in Sony Camera Online User Guide, search file format -> video -> read below, where it says NOTE. Best regards!!
Hi, I don't use an external monitor but I would like to record 4K using Activetrack on my A7iii. Is this possible? You covered a lot of interesting features and limitations. BTW, I have the RSC2 and love it! I was hoping that the addition of active track would provide even more functionality. I was only 1/2 right. No wonder, B&H doesn't carry it. The documentation bites!
Hey Keith, great video and information! I am not sure if you have tried it but when you hook up a gimbal through bluetooth to a Sony A6400, is it supposed to disable facetracking while fliming in 4K? Is there any way around this? Can I use a cable to from my Crane M2 to my Sony A6400?
I haven’t tested the a6400 specifically (I’m away from my cameras right now) but the a7iii loses face tracking in 4K with any hdmi out or using the Sony imaging app. I suspect that’s happening here unfortunately:(
Thanks for sharing!! So if I don't want to use my phone or an external monitor, is it possible to: - have the A7SIII not blacked out - 4k - active track - adjust ISO etc on the wheel? this video was so detailed and well done but I still don't know, it's almost 4 AM send help :D
Yes to some of it. Ha. I haven't been able to get the A7SIII to change settings with the RS2. Check out how I've been using the RS2 and Sony cameras section of this video. I've been manually adjusting my settings and using the sony cable to have the least amount of headaches
@@keith-knittel I did get it to work so I could use the wheels for settings! Seems really good for ISO... but having a blacked out monitor... not sure if that's the long term play haha btw, maybe this is just me being stupid, but I never know which cable is which and the box has a million different ones. If you show a super short close up of which cable you're talking about, the next tutorial will be EVEN BETTER!!! :D Thanks for the video bud! cheers
@@philippblank It seems like there is always some kind of hack way or drawback of doing things while using the USB-C cables and sony camera. The cables should come labeled in the box, or did you remove those labels? Haha.
Hello, I am using the Sony Alpha IV and connected the Raveneye via the Hdmi Cable to my camera and as soon indonthis the camera screen turns black. How can i fix that?
I've been using DJI drones for years. I just purchased the rsc2 for my Sony A7riii. Complete disaster. No picture with raveneye. Unable to use active track. Can you give any guidance on this. I'm about ready to send it all back. DJI missed big time with this.
I am frustrated that the gimbal works so poorly with the Sony a1. I am still not able to satisfactory get it to work properly with the a1. Are there other gimbals out there that are compatible with Sony cameras or is this a Sony issue ?
Thanks for that seq to start up for future use of this setup. I'm still messing with the DJI RSC 2 before I start recording a music video. My stupid a7IV gave me an overheating headache and thought it was linked to all of these things running, but it's just a Sony brainfart and updated the thermo threshold setting to High. (SONY, WHAT THE HECK?) That camera is not supposed to overheat. That's why I got it, but on the first try here in Florida, 🤯 OH warning.🤯 The ports on the left side of the camera were somewhat warm, so I thought it was because all those ports were running hard. I miss the old days of real large cameras that never had any of these issues, floating on my bulky analog, terminator looking, back breaking stabilizer... Vest, and all.😂😂😂😂 CHEERS!
Keith, thank you so much for all of your videos on getting the Raveneye, dji and Sony working together. A question for you, did you experience any issues capturing audio with the setup you use or any recommendations from your trial and error?
Hey there Jim, thanks for the kind words! Glad to help! I don't typically have any issues capturing audio using a shotgun mic on top of the camera. That being said, I don't use the captured audio in long takes. If I'm using a gimbal I'm usually using it for shorter clips. What audio issues are you running into? Thanks again for the really kind words and watching
Llevo mucho tiempo intentando saber cómo podía ver la pantalla de la A7SIII cuando enchufaba el HDMI... Y me lo has aclarado perfectamente. A parte de todo lo demás, que también ha sido muy instructivo. Muchas gracias por todo.
Hey Keith, I've watched your video but I'm still having issues getting the raveneye to work on my A73. I can't get a feed to show up in the ronin app. I even lowered my HDMI output resolution and recording resolution to 1080 and it didnt solve it. I've changed every setting in hdmi settings, I've used both Multi and USBC and it's the same issue just a blank screen in the app. I tried the differing boot up sequences you mentioned, nothing has worked. I've also tried changing to 'monitor only' instead of 'auto' in the viewfinder/monitor menu. I thought it was a bad hdmi port but my 4k monitor works perfectly. I hooked up my bmpcc 6k too and it worked perfectly so its not that I have a bad raveneye. I just recently got my rs2 and I don't know what fresh hell this is. Please any advice would be superhelpful.
Hi Keith, please tell me the correct cable setup for RSC2 + Sony 7iii + raveneye + iPhone 12pro max. I still get black screen on my iPhone, while I can control focus/iso/start/stop recording on my rsc2. I do use usb-c cable connected to top slot and the Sony cable in the middle slot.
The newest firmware update might have fixed the a7siii USB-C issues. I am now able to plug into the USB C on the the camera and connect directly to the RS 2 port without issues. In the Raveneye App I have control over ISO, Shutter, Aperture and can run/stop from both the app and the REC button on the RS2 body. Hopefully other users have the same experience! It’s super handy now.
Would you reccoment getting the pro combo? I would mostly do youtube and some videography but not much, and the raveneye is what interests me most but here its 200 bucks difference. What would you do in my case?
Do you see yourself using active track? Check out your cameras specs and see if it’s compatible with your camera first. Every camera is different. But if you don’t see yourself using active track or monitoring your footage via the app I wouldn’t get it. I love using it for quick active track shots but it’s not an autonomous camera operator.
@@keith-knittel I would use it with the Sony ZV E10 so I expect it to be compatible to some degree. It has a vari angle screen so visibility would not be so bad but my doubt is wether I am going for the pro combo based on the cool factor instead of the real use. My videos are mostly static or some vlogging, where I could probably do the tracking manually. For B roll I guess there is no need for active tracking. BTW great content, subscribed!
@@victorperezADSK For whats it's worth, I almost exclusively use active track for b roll and not vlogging. For the side to side panning in my videos, I try to use my RS2 and active track instead of dusting off my slider. It's been nice to have, but then again, there are plenty of other shots I use my RS2 for and don't use the raveneye at all. It's situational. Thanks for the kind words and subscribing!
Hey whats up Keith im using the sony a6400 and the feed appears on the ronin app but as soon as i press record the feed on my ronin app goes black while recording.. soon as i stop recording the feed comes back. Can you please lmk what im doing wrong or is the a6400 not compatible with dji ronin app while recording. I have the usb c to micro usb from camera to dji & the hdmi d to c from camera to raven eye, & the usb c to usb c from raven eye to dji rs2 pro. Id appreciate the feedback.
This sounds like a recording limitation, using an hdmi out will black out the screen in some recording modes but should still pass the signal to the hdmi. Is the feed in the ronin app. Not working?
Hey Keith! I’ve been having problems with my Raveneye. You mentioned it should be fully charged of course but for some reason mine doesn’t charge. Are the flashing lights suppose to be on, fully off, I’m not sure what the indication is that it’s charging. I’ve left it for hours, changed cables and still nothing. I can’t use the ronin app since the transmitter doesn’t have any battery
Hey there Cristian, the gimbal has to be on in order to charge the RavenEye. You can also charge it with the USBC port and a wall charger like you would charge your phone or RS2. If that doesn't work, I'd reach out to DJI because you may have a faulty RavenEye :(
I have the Sony A7SIII camera and the Sony 28-135mm Power Zoom lens and I zoom from the focus wheel on the RSA/NATO port. Do you know how I can use the zoom from the RSA/NATO port and the iris from the front dial?
Saludos, cuento con una SONY A9 y el RONIN rs2, puedo visualizar correctamente las imagenes de la camara a travez de la aplicación del ronin en el celular, y grabar desde el botón del RONIN, y cuando esta conectado solo se visualiza la pantalla en el celular mas no en la cámara, sin embargo cuando se empieza una grabación la imagen en el celurar se vuelve negra y eso si es un problema ya que no puedo visualizar ni en la cámara ni en el celular lo que se esta grabando. por otro lado puedo activar el seguimiento activetrack y se hace perfecto, pero al momento de presionar el botón grabar se pierde esta función.
This is a shame! I got stuck with the same problem! I bought the A7III because it's a amazing camera for photography and filmography! But when I match it to the RS2 pro and noticed these compatibility problems I got really sad because it's a expensive setup but not fully functional and and I think Sony is need to improve software because I feel them really limited and I am sure this could be fix with an software update
It’s unfortunate that the a7iii has these issues, I used the a7iii for a long time and wish I could use face af in 4K with hdmi out but it’s a limitation of the camera. I’d love if they fixed that with a software update but I don’t think they’re going to do it. Maybe for the next version of the a7iii. Thanks for watching
Can I control the my camera (a7sIII) without the gimbal, just with my phone? So I want to connect my raveneye to my camera and want to adjust camera setting and/or trigger recording. Is this possible?
I wish.. but no, without the gimbal you can use it as a monitor to the ronin app but you need the gimbal and the appropriate camera control cable to adjust settings
hi and thanks for your incredible work. i have a strange issue, i have the rsc2 combo pro connected to Sony a6400, everything works well, but when i activate the focus and zebra assist on my app, i can see the zebra and red focus assist both on my video and inside the app all over the parameters on display. have no idea why...
Hi Keith, does your raveneye feed off the Ronin Battery on the bottom port? My doesnt which is yet another frustration about this device. Had a long shoot last week and the raveneye just stopped mid way through as I mistakenly took DJI's marketing words about the raveneye being charged when in use for granted. It charges on the middle port but whats the point in that :-(
Hey Dave, I’m not by my gimbal right now but I could have sworn the bottom port would charge the raveneye? Maybe the charge rate isn’t enough to use continuously while filming? I’m pretty sure that’s the only way I charge my raveneye and it’s always charged when I use it
@@keith-knittel Thank you so much Keith, I will try a new cable but very grateful to see yours changing. This is with Raveneye switched off I'm guessing?
I use the cable to control my a6400 with the gimbal. Manual focus, iso, or focus can be adjusted with the wheel. Somehow the camera doesn't have HDMI out when connected like that.
Are you in an area with lots of wifi / interference? I havent ran into any bad lag issues with the RS2/raveneye/ronin app yet. Are you using an older device?
Hi Keith So I joist got the Raven eye and RS2 but I’m having an issue with it. I connect everything and every seems to work buuuutt for some reason I connect the Raven eye but it disconnects the gimbal itself. It’s weird
Sorry for the late response. Hey there George, have you checked out my RavenEye connection video if you're still having this problem? I'd link it but I'm on my phone right now. It's in my RS2 playlist
I'm having some issues with my a6400 and RS3 gimbal, every time I connect to my raveneye, the back screen on my a6400 just turned off (even though I was on 1080p). Was wondering if you have any solutions for that...?
Hey there Willie, I have the RS3 Pro, but don't have my A6400 anymore! I sold it since I wasnt using it as much as I was my other cameras so I can't speak to that exactly to test it out :( Was the A6400 section of this video helpful at all?
@@keith-knittel One thing I figured out (the hard way) and didn't see in your video: if my A7Siii is set to 4k HDMI output the RavenEye is going to display a black screen.
Hi dear. I have a problem with raveneye and sony a7iii. When I start recording my phone screen truns to black. I use usbc to sony multi cable and I tried different hdmi resolutions.could you help me please?
Hey there, thats a limitation of the A7iii - check out the A7iii version of this video and I'll go over that a little more. It's a limitation of 4K and the HDMI out, 1080p with the hdmi out works withougt the screen turning black
I have an issue where i can’t use my feel world monitor while using the a7iii and rs2. The screen goes black when I hit record. . I also have an issue where the second I click record while using the raven eye my screen goes black on the phone (dji app) and camera as well so I have no idea what I’m doing. Would recording externally with the Atomos help with that and remove these problems?
Hey there Michael, I have a video on using an external monitor with the RS2 and raveneye on my channel with the cables I use. It's in my RS2 videos playlist. Would link but I'm on my phone right now
It's sad Sony supplies such a bad API to manufacturers. All the other brands have 1 cable for everything, we have a mixed bag of everything, working half of the time. Really hoping Sony is willing to work with 3 party brands to fix this but I'm not getting my hopes up.. Great video nonetheless!
It is pretty frustrating to have to do so much trial and error to get find out which things work. I think since the A7III and A6400 have similar problems it's a processing issue? but the A7S III has a stronger processor it can handle more computing power? Let's hope the A7IV has lots of horsepower to fix all of these issues. Thanks for watching and your thoughts!
@@keith-knittel as I understand it’s because of the underlying implementation of their USB C port. It’s powerful enough, but when plugged in the A7iii thinks it’s powered to a pc and it switches all it’s power to that port, eliminating a lot of functionality for nothing. The API/SDK they provide to third party brands isn’t all that great either. I guess it could be fixed with software, but oh well :p
@@Deleunes Interesting! That is really frustrating that the camera is being held back like that - maybe this is their way of making the next generation of cameras more attractive? Not sure, thanks for that info though. I didn't know that!
My a7s iii doesn’t work with the raven eye. Their tech support said that the sony firmware version 2.0 on the a7siii is not supported , I’m wondering if it’s true
Hopefully, this helps out with some of the confusing Sony setups out there. Are you having any other issues with the RS2 and your Sony cameras? What is the setup you like using?
Hi! I got an issue even I change to 1080p. When I connect the camera to the gimball I lost feed of the Raven eye in my smartphone. It totally blank while I can see my A7III screen. The only way to see the Raven eye feed is to disconnect the camera from gimball but I can't use the rec button then. Can u help me?
@@inessupertramp Which cable are you using? The USB-C cable?
@@keith-knittel I used the cable Sony multi to connect A7III to RSC2 but it never works so I used the other cable that worked. But when I got the Raven eye with those cable I can't have at the same time the Raveneye feed and the possibility to use the rec button of the final cause is not connect to a7iii. I think it's my Sony multi that got a problem because I found so many videos that said it's the only cable working for the A7III. So Amazon is sending me a new RSC2 box with all the cables. I will see it it will work
Using the USB-C cable with PC Remote for my a7C and RSC2 disables Face/Eye tracking for autofocus. I didn't realise this until recently. Multi cable doesn't work at all as the a7C doesn't have this port. Very poor design choices by Sony.
Hi when I connect the Raven Eye wifi it forces me to disconnect my Ronin, this prevents me from re-centering with my phone or doing auto tracking…any suggestions?
For everyone out there using the RS4 and FX30, go to 9:00 if you can't get your display to mirror while using Ronin and Raveneye. Brilliant work, saving lives out there.
Glad to help! It can be a complicated/frustrating process figuring this out
You're a lifesaver Keith! Was having RavenEye remorse as I couldn't see the back of my Sony A6500 while getting a live feed on my phone. Turning off the HDMI on my camera settings did the trick and I'm forever grateful. Of course I had to subscribe :-)
Glad to help, Christopher! While I'm happy you found me and subscribed, I wish this system worked together a little easier. This was a lot of trail and error and research just to figure out what worked! Again, glad to help and thanks for watching and subscribing.
@@keith-knittel Know what you mean! I’ve spent about a half day and that’s after you did all the hard work :-)
Can u charge the attached camera by the gimbal
The pace of you video is really good for beginners like me. A lot of the other creators that I’ve seen are just too fast for me.
It's years later but a lot of this still applies. I am new the DJI world. I just got an RS3 and Raven Eye. This gives me some things to try. My biggest issue is that if you hit the record button in the app it doesn't record to the camera. Maybe you just have to hitrecord on the actual gimbal? The directions/tutorials that DJI supplies are subpar at best. Thank you for the help!
I have the same issue with Sony ZV-E1. Have you found a workaround?
I can't wait to watch this in detail. I've been scouring message boards trying to find fixes to the problems. Thanks in advance!
I hope this answers some of your questions! If it doesn't comment below and I'll try my best to help out, or if there are more issues people are coming across - include it in my next video
Thank you for this video. This helped me fix the back display not showing up when connected to RavenEye. When I switched off HDMI info display on A73, it worked
That crazy Ninja V setup is exactly what I want to do.. how random, but perfect that you covered all of that.. thank you thank you THANK YOU!!!
It's a wild setup, but glad it was helpful! Haha. Thanks for watching!
Just got an RS2 and a Sony A6600. This has been a super-helpful video - very well-structured as well as clearly explained with great presentation. Thank you so muc!
Glad it was helpful! There could be a lot of setup and "gotchas" with this - happy to help!
Could't get active track working with my Sony A7 Rii- this video was a lifesaver in troubleshooting it and getting things to work (with the multi cable)- much appreciated!
No problem, glad to help! It took me a lot of trial and error to get this working! Haha
How’d you get it? Just bought this thing for my a7r3 too but the active tracking went out and the gimbal stopped moving. Green bracket still tracks me but no gimbal movement now. So frustrating
So Keith... with sony a7IV this problem is solved i can use the usb-c cable to control camera setings exposure iso etc and rec/stop button while having the feed on the ronin app ?
Thanks, Keith. Just got the RS2 and Raven Eye Thursday (6/24) and I am up and running thanks to your tutorial!
Congrats on the new gimbal and glad to help, Daren!
Hi! Very helpful video! I just bought RS2 and connected to my A7SIII. I upgraded firmware on Raven Eye.
It's possible to connect camera with USB-C to USB-C cable (gimbal's top port), HDMI to Raven Eye's HDMI-C and then USB-C on Raven Eye to gimbal's bottom slot. This way I can control camera with gimbal and with the app (including start and stop recording with a button and with a phone, changing exposure setting, etc.). It also works at FX3.
I'll have to try this!! I havent upgraded my firmware and I'll have to give this a try now. Thanks for the update!!
Just picked up an RS 2 earlier today to pair with my A6600. This video was awesome and so very helpful, thank you!
Glad it helped! Congrats on the new gimbal!
It's an old video, but I wanted to ask. Do the motors on the Ronin work harder with those cables hanging like that? Does this impact the battery?
This was really helpful, thank you Keith! The start-up sequence has proved faultless in my tests so far, compared with my previous attempts. Have there been any improvements on how well the Raveneye keeps a target central since you created this video? I've found that the location in the frame where you first create the tracking frame is important, eg. if you want the subject to stay in the centre, draw your box around it when it's in the centre and it'll do a pretty good (but not perfect) job of keeping it more or less in the centre. Thanks again!
Hi Keith, thanks for this! I'm having issues with the audio. The clips that appear in the phone app, don't seem to have any audio in it. Does the raveneye transmit any audio at all?
Thx. I would be interested in sony a7 iv with dji rs3 pro combo (raveneye..). What about you make an updated video? 😊
Hello! I need some help if you may. How can you set up audio in Raven eye? Don't find the way, all my videos are mute. Thank you!
Great video! How about using active track for a75 with the Sony multi? I seem to have black screen always when using active track but I have no hdmi cable? Should I have a hdmi cable as I don’t think there’s one for mini to usb c or Sony multi :) thanks!
glad to see all of this resolved now on the fx3
Same!
Hello there Keith. Using an a6100 (hoping similar enough to 6400)
Just to confirm if what I’m seeing is the same.
HDMI to raven eye. Usbc (on the back) to gimbal sends video all day everyday no issue.
Plug a micro usb to usb c from camera to raveneye or to gimbal gives me camera control but a black screen on even eye output. (But can show the camera display icons ) just not the feed.
You mention micro cable and multi cable. But looking on DJI website the multi has a usb c and a micro end. Just wondering if it’s worth buying the £20 cable if there is some secret sauce in it to get this working to its full potential
Oh man! I had to disconnect the Micro USB cable from my Alpha7R2 in the RS2, and that was the only way to watch, in the ReavenEye, while was recording with all the functionalities, record button, controlling the focus, false colors, zebra, everything, but I can not control the speed shutter, ISO and F adjustment anymore, obviously, because the camera is not connected to the gimbal, but, I had to choose one option... and that sucks! Great video by the way!
Sorry for the late response, it's tough to choose the cables and which functionality you'll be using for which application! Wish is was simplified - I hope things are smoothed out for the next version somehow. Thanks for the kind words and watching!
I have an a73 (not a7s3)and recently bought the RS2. Even using the Sony Multi cable I was getting a black camera screen when raveneye connected (phone and gimbal connected). Once I turned "HDMI info Display" to Off is when my a73 screen began working. Thanks Keith!
Glad to help! Can be kind of confusing when choosing the different settings
@Keith Knittel, I'm on the RSC2, I'm not sure if it's different from the RS2.. but the big issue I'm having is inconsistency with recording 4k video and keeping the activetrack/camera control active. On a fresh bootup, and the first initial "hit record" everything works smoothly with 4K... when I press stop - that's it. When I try to press record through the app again, active track and camera control through the app is disabled.
It's very finicky. I am using the setup as prescribed, the USB-C to Multi, the USB-C Raveneye to USB-C Gimbal, and of course the HDMI to Micro-HDMI to the Sony A7RIII. Boot sequence is as described in your video as well.
Did you ever nail down this issue? I was planning on getting either the RS2 or RSC2 this week to use with my a7RIII, but it seems like a lot of people have trouble with that camera on these gimbals using ActiveTrack. It's not a feature I need immediately, but I want to make sure it's an option in the future if/when I do need it.
I have an FX3 and my problem is when I turn everything on regardless of the order, and swipe down on the RS2 Screen, there's this message saying: "raveneye not connected with gimbal or camera hdmi port" I have tried every cable combination, including those you explain in the video and the settings in the fx3 are also the same as you show.
Is this something I can fix or could it be a faulty raveneye ? (I'm able to connect to it through the app, I see all the controls available, force mobile and joystick work, but..grey screen, no image on my phone. I'm completely clueless.
Ooh man, very frustrating. It should be the same as the A7S III - did you connect the RavenEye properly? I have a RavenEye connection video (I would link it but I'm on my phone right now)
Hello Keith! I purchased the Sony A1 3 months ago, and now picked up the RS2... have you ever worked with this pairing? Thanks for the detailed video!
Hey there, unfortunately I don't have an A1 to test out. Feel free to send me one, and I'll do some testing though! Haha, I'll make an update if I can get my hands on one.
Hello Keith, i am having an issue with dual card recording while my sony a7iii is connected on a gimbal through usb cable. Any recommendations?
quick question, why is the playback screen blank when I try to see what I recorded straight to the sd card, there is only audio. Have you encountered this problem??
Which camera are you using? Is there an HDMI cable in the camera when playing back? The signal is probably being sent to the HDMI out source of your camera
@@keith-knittel A7siii
This week I got my RS 3 Pro and tried a new approach to using the Ninja V with my A7III:
I bought the extended Smallrig Plat for the Gimbal and mounted the Ninja V directly in front of the display of the A7III, leaving around 5cm space so I can flip the sony display up :)
it works really really good and I can use my Ninja V as the main display while shooting ☺️☺️☺️
And the best thing: no cables hanging around :)
Which extended smallrig plat ?
please help me with something, have you used it in portrait mode? it doesn't work in portrait with a rs3pro and a7iv. i already updated camera gimbal and raveneye
Thx for this. I just got the RS2 and weeding through the learning curve now. Cheers and I subbed.
There is quite a learning curve if you’re new to gimbals, but once you get the hang of one, they’re all pretty similar. Thanks for watching and your support!
Hello Keith, Great work on your video! Quick question: I'm using Sony A6500 with DJI SC 3 Pro Gimbal. Trying to connect using the Micro USB port on the camera to the USB C port on the Gimbal. Can't get them to talk to each other. It keeps alternating saying Connecting and Disconnected every second. Please help! Is it a cable issue? I'm using a single short Micro USB to USB-C data cable.
I have the Sony A7ii, how are you seeing video feed on the cameras monitor? For me it turns off the display and I can only see it on the Dji app.
subbed just because this video was SO helpful! glad I found your channel. I have the A6600 and have so many bugs with the DJI RS2 I lament using it.
Thanks for the kind words and subscribing! There are so many different variables, and their different from camera to camera - It’s confusing but glad to help.
Hello, great video so there is no way we can have the video feedback on our device and on the A6400 screen while filming in 4k ?
Hey there thanks for the kind words. Unfortunately that’s a limitation of the a6400, won’t have a feed on the back of the camera when filming in 4K with an hdmi out
FINALLY - Awesome video!!! Thanks for addressing the "ridiculous" setup with the Ninja V passing the signal to the RavenEye in 4K mode with Face Tracking :-D I'll look for a used one now to get this working and boy am I looking forward to it!!!
This one took forever to research and film! Sorry it took so long, but I think it will help people going forward. Thanks for the suggestion of making the ridiculous setup!! I love the ridiculous setups, building stuff like that seems overkill but others (like yourself!) find value in that so I'm glad you mentioned it. Had a good time making that and thanks again for the suggestion! Also, I checked out your drumming and really liked your BMTH teardrops video!
@@keith-knittel fantastic! I was hoping that I wouldn’t have to go down the Ninja V route just because the of the extra cost and as I’m filming myself playing drums I don’t really have a use for the actual monitoring features. Getting to 4K completely at some point is the goal though and if that’s what it takes then so be it 😂
Sir ! Super useful a year down the road ! Thank you for this !
Glad it was helpful!
Hi mate, do you have any updates about this issues after a couple of years? I really need to be available to control my camera settings through the app while I can see the image from the camera!
hello, when i use this cable with a7iii i dont have steady shot function (is off), when i change to micro usb cable steady shot is ok but control wheel dont work with focus :(
Hey just a question, would I be able to adjust my camera settings on the a7iii while recording in 1080p? Thanks! This video really helps me as I just got my hands on the RS2
Will be this guide helpful for DJI RCS 2 with Sony A7iii ? When i connect my reveneye on A7iii my phone screen is black
Hey there, I'm not sure of any differences between the RS2 and RSC2 since I don't have the RSC2, but take a look at the A7III portion of this video. Are you filming in 4K with the raven eye? Any HDMI out with the A7 iii filming in 4K will black out the rear screen.
Hi Keith, thankyou for the vid. Can i confirm something. You said the screen on the A7s3 won’t work in conjunction with the screen on the RS2 when shooting in 4k. Is that correct?
Hey there Dale, thanks for the kind words. Do you mean the active track wont work with the A7SIII when shooting in 4K?
on active track dont focus me. on sony A7iii with sony GM automatic. i need to instal the motor on RS2?
Hello congratulations very good. What brand is your monitor? the HDMI monitor outputs are one in and one out ... how are they connected? Sony monitor out and monitor in connected to RavenEye?
Hey there Sebastinao, I have a whole video on my channel dedicated to this if you want to dig deeper into connecting a monitor. I'm using the Ninja V
Awesome video! I have two issues though, that I still can’t seem to kill...
1) when connected to RavenEye, I can’t playback footage on my camera (A7S iii)
2) connecting with the Sony Multi cable, I get an error message saying “Invalid with this lens” every time I touch the focus wheel
Any idea to get around those two? Can’t find any info anywhere
I have not ran into these issues, the second one though - I don't use the focus motor much for my lenses. I rely on autofocus or manually focusing the lens for smaller movements and just moving the camera within the desired field of focus. Are you trying to watch your footage / photos on your Ronin App? Thanks for watching and the kind words
@@keith-knittel thank you for the reply! Yes it’s weird, I fix the second issue by changing the function of the wheel on the ronin. The playback is still weird. When I press the playback button on my Sony, the screen just turns black.. I managed to get it to show the playback on the phone connected to the raveneye now, but I still can’t find out how to get playback on the actual camera too.. very weird
Hi, can you tell me if the Raveneye is compatible with video cameras in general and especially with Sony FDR-AX100?
Hey there, I'd check out the compatibility list on DJI's website - I've never used the Sony FDR-AX100 before
I've been struggling for days trying to figure out how to get both active track and camera control to work with my RSC2 + Raveneye + Sony ZV-E1 setup, and I thought for sure it was impossible... I'd tried literally every possible permutation of cables and ports and turning things on in a particular order, but it turns out all I needed to do was set HDMI Info Display to off and now everything works exactly as I'd hoped it would!
Love to hear it and glad to help! Getting all of this stuff setup together can be a little mind bending at times
I can't control the Shutter speed, aperture or ISO using my phone. Should I be plugging the USB C from RS3 to Multi port on my Sony Camera or to USB C on Sony Camera?
Subbed thank you so much !!! Was having a hard time with the A7Siii and having the screen blacked out
Glad it helped! There are so many little details with this setup that if you get wrong, will cause some strange issues. Thanks for watching and subscribing!
Fantastic video thank you for sharing your knowledge of the issues you have encountered. I'm using a Sony a6600 with the RSC2, not sure if is my lack of understanding the tech, which is very possible as i am still learning and have a long way to go but, the whole system and having to use the app, phone, reveneye, gimble and camera, to unlock certain functionality is insane and I just don't understand why DJI cant streamline the system and create a fully working environment with gimble, camera, and monitor. Seems clunky lazy and a money grab to get you to purchase more equipment than shouldn't really be necessary. Maybe it is just me but I feel that we have so much tech these days and this should be easily possible.
There is a lot of tech with this setup for sure. The problem (I’m assuming) is that there are a lot of cameras out there and they are all different. Some features/pain points are with the cameras themselves (not being able to see your screen on an a7iii while shooting in 4K with an hdmi out is a fault of the camera - not the gimbal or raveneye) there are tons of cameras and things, it’s exciting that this is possible - and once the tech matures even more things will be better in the future I’m sure. But I understand your frustration! Took a lot to get this working
Sorry if this question has been answered. Can you get a raven eye feed from a cable other than the HDMI C (mini) cable. It would be great if I could do it all with a smaller sleeker USB c cable or something. Please let me know as I didn't understand if I could do it through this totorial
Hey there, you’ll need to use the hdmi cable to get the video feed. Usbc cable doesn’t transmit video
I'm having issues with the Sony a6600, Ronin RS3 + Raveneye. When using the camera control cable, I can change the camera settings through the Ronin App but there is no image from the camera to the app. Without camera control cable, I have image and track, but can't control any camera settings from the app. Any advice? Thanks!
is it compatible with sony ax53 camcorder?
LOVE this Keith, thank you so much for taking the time to put this together. Just what I was looking for . Subscribed :-)
Glad it helped, Dave! This video was really specific, so glad people have been able to find it and find it useful. Thanks for watching and subscribing!
Hi Keith! After a lot of tests I have found out that the problem is in the PROXY setting, if you deactivate it, you will see the image on the external devices, Gimbal RS3 PRO and Iphone in my case, and NOT on the camera, always in 4k, on the other formats does not occur.
If you Activate PROXY when pressing REC on the RS3 PRO you will only see the image on the camera, and not on external devices. I was thinking of an additional screen like the Ninja, the Iphone eats up the battery right away, or going to the compatible ones that Sony says, the article below. LOL !! 😅
I have found this from Sony itself, it tells you what is visible on the camera and on the external device depending on the format, search this title from Sony: "When the camera is connected to an external device via HDMI during movie recording, no image appears on the camera monitor." Or in Sony Camera Online User Guide, search file format -> video -> read below, where it says NOTE.
Best regards!!
Hi, I don't use an external monitor but I would like to record 4K using Activetrack on my A7iii. Is this possible? You covered a lot of interesting features and limitations. BTW, I have the RSC2 and love it! I was hoping that the addition of active track would provide even more functionality. I was only 1/2 right. No wonder, B&H doesn't carry it. The documentation bites!
Hey Keith, great video and information! I am not sure if you have tried it but when you hook up a gimbal through bluetooth to a Sony A6400, is it supposed to disable facetracking while fliming in 4K? Is there any way around this? Can I use a cable to from my Crane M2 to my Sony A6400?
I haven’t tested the a6400 specifically (I’m away from my cameras right now) but the a7iii loses face tracking in 4K with any hdmi out or using the Sony imaging app. I suspect that’s happening here unfortunately:(
Thank you so much for the content. It helped me so much with some issues I was having with de RS2. Thank you!
Glad to help out! Thanks for watching!
Thanks for sharing!!
So if I don't want to use my phone or an external monitor, is it possible to:
- have the A7SIII not blacked out
- 4k
- active track
- adjust ISO etc on the wheel?
this video was so detailed and well done but I still don't know, it's almost 4 AM send help :D
Yes to some of it. Ha. I haven't been able to get the A7SIII to change settings with the RS2. Check out how I've been using the RS2 and Sony cameras section of this video. I've been manually adjusting my settings and using the sony cable to have the least amount of headaches
@@keith-knittel I did get it to work so I could use the wheels for settings! Seems really good for ISO... but having a blacked out monitor... not sure if that's the long term play haha
btw, maybe this is just me being stupid, but I never know which cable is which and the box has a million different ones. If you show a super short close up of which cable you're talking about, the next tutorial will be EVEN BETTER!!! :D
Thanks for the video bud! cheers
@@philippblank It seems like there is always some kind of hack way or drawback of doing things while using the USB-C cables and sony camera. The cables should come labeled in the box, or did you remove those labels? Haha.
Hello, I am using the Sony Alpha IV and connected the Raveneye via the Hdmi Cable to my camera and as soon indonthis the camera screen turns black. How can i fix that?
I've been using DJI drones for years. I just purchased the rsc2 for my Sony A7riii. Complete disaster. No picture with raveneye. Unable to use active track. Can you give any guidance on this. I'm about ready to send it all back. DJI missed big time with this.
The a7riii and the a7iii have similar menus and drawbacks. Check out the a7iii portion of this video - I hope this helps!
I am frustrated that the gimbal works so poorly with the Sony a1. I am still not able to satisfactory get it to work properly with the a1. Are there other gimbals out there that are compatible with Sony cameras or is this a Sony issue ?
Thanks for that seq to start up for future use of this setup. I'm still messing with the DJI RSC 2 before I start recording a music video. My stupid a7IV gave me an overheating headache and thought it was linked to all of these things running, but it's just a Sony brainfart and updated the thermo threshold setting to High. (SONY, WHAT THE HECK?) That camera is not supposed to overheat. That's why I got it, but on the first try here in Florida, 🤯 OH warning.🤯
The ports on the left side of the camera were somewhat warm, so I thought it was because all those ports were running hard.
I miss the old days of real large cameras that never had any of these issues, floating on my bulky analog, terminator looking, back breaking stabilizer... Vest, and all.😂😂😂😂
CHEERS!
Keith, thank you so much for all of your videos on getting the Raveneye, dji and Sony working together. A question for you, did you experience any issues capturing audio with the setup you use or any recommendations from your trial and error?
Hey there Jim, thanks for the kind words! Glad to help! I don't typically have any issues capturing audio using a shotgun mic on top of the camera. That being said, I don't use the captured audio in long takes. If I'm using a gimbal I'm usually using it for shorter clips. What audio issues are you running into? Thanks again for the really kind words and watching
Llevo mucho tiempo intentando saber cómo podía ver la pantalla de la A7SIII cuando enchufaba el HDMI... Y me lo has aclarado perfectamente. A parte de todo lo demás, que también ha sido muy instructivo. Muchas gracias por todo.
Hey Keith, I've watched your video but I'm still having issues getting the raveneye to work on my A73. I can't get a feed to show up in the ronin app. I even lowered my HDMI output resolution and recording resolution to 1080 and it didnt solve it. I've changed every setting in hdmi settings, I've used both Multi and USBC and it's the same issue just a blank screen in the app. I tried the differing boot up sequences you mentioned, nothing has worked. I've also tried changing to 'monitor only' instead of 'auto' in the viewfinder/monitor menu. I thought it was a bad hdmi port but my 4k monitor works perfectly. I hooked up my bmpcc 6k too and it worked perfectly so its not that I have a bad raveneye. I just recently got my rs2 and I don't know what fresh hell this is. Please any advice would be superhelpful.
Hi Keith, please tell me the correct cable setup for RSC2 + Sony 7iii + raveneye + iPhone 12pro max. I still get black screen on my iPhone, while I can control focus/iso/start/stop recording on my rsc2. I do use usb-c cable connected to top slot and the Sony cable in the middle slot.
Hey there Merih, you're using both the sony cable and the usbc cable?
The newest firmware update might have fixed the a7siii USB-C issues. I am now able to plug into the USB C on the the camera and connect directly to the RS 2 port without issues. In the Raveneye App I have control over ISO, Shutter, Aperture and can run/stop from both the app and the REC button on the RS2 body. Hopefully other users have the same experience! It’s super handy now.
This is awesome news! I don’t have an a7c to test this with, but I’m glad this is working!! Thanks for the update!
Would you reccoment getting the pro combo? I would mostly do youtube and some videography but not much, and the raveneye is what interests me most but here its 200 bucks difference. What would you do in my case?
Do you see yourself using active track? Check out your cameras specs and see if it’s compatible with your camera first. Every camera is different. But if you don’t see yourself using active track or monitoring your footage via the app I wouldn’t get it. I love using it for quick active track shots but it’s not an autonomous camera operator.
@@keith-knittel I would use it with the Sony ZV E10 so I expect it to be compatible to some degree. It has a vari angle screen so visibility would not be so bad but my doubt is wether I am going for the pro combo based on the cool factor instead of the real use. My videos are mostly static or some vlogging, where I could probably do the tracking manually. For B roll I guess there is no need for active tracking. BTW great content, subscribed!
@@victorperezADSK For whats it's worth, I almost exclusively use active track for b roll and not vlogging. For the side to side panning in my videos, I try to use my RS2 and active track instead of dusting off my slider. It's been nice to have, but then again, there are plenty of other shots I use my RS2 for and don't use the raveneye at all. It's situational. Thanks for the kind words and subscribing!
Hey whats up Keith im using the sony a6400 and the feed appears on the ronin app but as soon as i press record the feed on my ronin app goes black while recording.. soon as i stop recording the feed comes back. Can you please lmk what im doing wrong or is the a6400 not compatible with dji ronin app while recording. I have the usb c to micro usb from camera to dji & the hdmi d to c from camera to raven eye, & the usb c to usb c from raven eye to dji rs2 pro. Id appreciate the feedback.
This sounds like a recording limitation, using an hdmi out will black out the screen in some recording modes but should still pass the signal to the hdmi. Is the feed in the ronin app. Not working?
Hey Keith! I’ve been having problems with my Raveneye. You mentioned it should be fully charged of course but for some reason mine doesn’t charge. Are the flashing lights suppose to be on, fully off, I’m not sure what the indication is that it’s charging. I’ve left it for hours, changed cables and still nothing. I can’t use the ronin app since the transmitter doesn’t have any battery
Hey there Cristian, the gimbal has to be on in order to charge the RavenEye. You can also charge it with the USBC port and a wall charger like you would charge your phone or RS2. If that doesn't work, I'd reach out to DJI because you may have a faulty RavenEye :(
I have the Sony A7SIII camera and the Sony 28-135mm Power Zoom lens and I zoom from the focus wheel on the RSA/NATO port.
Do you know how I can use the zoom from the RSA/NATO port and the iris from the front dial?
Unfortunately I dont have that lens so I’m not sure how I can get that to work. If I can get my hands on one, I’ll let you know
Saludos, cuento con una SONY A9 y el RONIN rs2, puedo visualizar correctamente las imagenes de la camara a travez de la aplicación del ronin en el celular, y grabar desde el botón del RONIN, y cuando esta conectado solo se visualiza la pantalla en el celular mas no en la cámara, sin embargo cuando se empieza una grabación la imagen en el celurar se vuelve negra y eso si es un problema ya que no puedo visualizar ni en la cámara ni en el celular lo que se esta grabando. por otro lado puedo activar el seguimiento activetrack y se hace perfecto, pero al momento de presionar el botón grabar se pierde esta función.
This is a shame! I got stuck with the same problem! I bought the A7III because it's a amazing camera for photography and filmography! But when I match it to the RS2 pro and noticed these compatibility problems I got really sad because it's a expensive setup but not fully functional and and I think Sony is need to improve software because I feel them really limited and I am sure this could be fix with an software update
It’s unfortunate that the a7iii has these issues, I used the a7iii for a long time and wish I could use face af in 4K with hdmi out but it’s a limitation of the camera. I’d love if they fixed that with a software update but I don’t think they’re going to do it. Maybe for the next version of the a7iii. Thanks for watching
Thanks - solve my problems with BLACK Monitor on Sony !❤
Can I control the my camera (a7sIII) without the gimbal, just with my phone?
So I want to connect my raveneye to my camera and want to adjust camera setting and/or trigger recording. Is this possible?
I wish.. but no, without the gimbal you can use it as a monitor to the ronin app but you need the gimbal and the appropriate camera control cable to adjust settings
hi and thanks for your incredible work. i have a strange issue, i have the rsc2 combo pro connected to Sony a6400, everything works well, but when i activate the focus and zebra assist on my app, i can see the zebra and red focus assist both on my video and inside the app all over the parameters on display. have no idea why...
Hi Keith, does your raveneye feed off the Ronin Battery on the bottom port? My doesnt which is yet another frustration about this device. Had a long shoot last week and the raveneye just stopped mid way through as I mistakenly took DJI's marketing words about the raveneye being charged when in use for granted. It charges on the middle port but whats the point in that :-(
Hey Dave, I’m not by my gimbal right now but I could have sworn the bottom port would charge the raveneye? Maybe the charge rate isn’t enough to use continuously while filming? I’m pretty sure that’s the only way I charge my raveneye and it’s always charged when I use it
@@keith-knittel Cheers Keith, let me know when you have the time, Im definitely not getting power even when the raveneye is off.
Hey dave, recorded a video in this tweet for you here: twitter.com/keithknittel/status/1401625432752070656
@@keith-knittel Thank you so much Keith, I will try a new cable but very grateful to see yours changing. This is with Raveneye switched off I'm guessing?
@@davebone1104 Yeah, that was with the RS2 on and RavenEye off. No problem! Hope the new cable solves the problem
I have sony a7iii and ronin rs2, I'm having trouble with the active track Isnt working with the Sony USB-c to multy 2 cable
Hey there, have you watched my A7III portion of this video?
i need to update the a7iii I missed that, I'm gonaa try that now
J’ai un Sony A77II quel est en rapport qualité prix et surtout un moniteur externe tactile le plus complet pour mon rs2 .merci
I use the cable to control my a6400 with the gimbal. Manual focus, iso, or focus can be adjusted with the wheel.
Somehow the camera doesn't have HDMI out when connected like that.
Can you please send the link to the sony cable for sony a6400 to dji ronin rs2 pro
Added it to the description!
Thank u so much.. I have problems with image lagging on the Phone.. Howcan I solve it?
Are you in an area with lots of wifi / interference? I havent ran into any bad lag issues with the RS2/raveneye/ronin app yet. Are you using an older device?
Thank you so much, saved me soooo much time in setup with a FX3. Very much appreciated.
Glad to help! I assume it’s the same setup as the a7siii, right? Haven’t used an fx3 yet. Thanks for watching!
@@keith-knittel Correct, menu's and actions are the same.
Hi Keith
So I joist got the Raven eye and RS2 but I’m having an issue with it. I connect everything and every seems to work buuuutt for some reason I connect the Raven eye but it disconnects the gimbal itself. It’s weird
Sorry for the late response. Hey there George, have you checked out my RavenEye connection video if you're still having this problem? I'd link it but I'm on my phone right now. It's in my RS2 playlist
Fantastic video man thank you very much for your work
Thank you for the kind words and hope the video was helpful!
I'm having some issues with my a6400 and RS3 gimbal, every time I connect to my raveneye, the back screen on my a6400 just turned off (even though I was on 1080p). Was wondering if you have any solutions for that...?
Hey there Willie, I have the RS3 Pro, but don't have my A6400 anymore! I sold it since I wasnt using it as much as I was my other cameras so I can't speak to that exactly to test it out :( Was the A6400 section of this video helpful at all?
I was really hoping that I could focus the lens through the multi cable, I guess I need to go manual and use the motors
Very informative. Thank you for making this. Subscribed.
Glad you enjoyed the video and thanks for subscribing!
@@keith-knittel One thing I figured out (the hard way) and didn't see in your video: if my A7Siii is set to 4k HDMI output the RavenEye is going to display a black screen.
Hi dear. I have a problem with raveneye and sony a7iii. When I start recording my phone screen truns to black. I use usbc to sony multi cable and I tried different hdmi resolutions.could you help me please?
Hey there, thats a limitation of the A7iii - check out the A7iii version of this video and I'll go over that a little more. It's a limitation of 4K and the HDMI out, 1080p with the hdmi out works withougt the screen turning black
I have an issue where i can’t use my feel world monitor while using the a7iii and rs2. The screen goes black when I hit record.
. I also have an issue where the second I click record while using the raven eye my screen goes black on the phone (dji app) and camera as well so I have no idea what I’m doing. Would recording externally with the Atomos help with that and remove these problems?
Hey there, I go over this problem in the A7III portion of the video. Did you watch that part?
@@keith-knittel I had misunderstood what was said in the video but I fixed everything now! Thanks!
@@mintmods2049 How u fixed?
I have a freeworld monitor and when i hook it up to the camera and hook the camera up to the Rs2 i lose my monitor feed, im using my A7sii any help?
Hey there Michael, I have a video on using an external monitor with the RS2 and raveneye on my channel with the cables I use. It's in my RS2 videos playlist. Would link but I'm on my phone right now
Evertime I Start raveneye my face detection auto focus turn off
This is thorough! Thanks
Sorry for the late response, but glad it was helpful!
It's sad Sony supplies such a bad API to manufacturers. All the other brands have 1 cable for everything, we have a mixed bag of everything, working half of the time. Really hoping Sony is willing to work with 3 party brands to fix this but I'm not getting my hopes up.. Great video nonetheless!
It is pretty frustrating to have to do so much trial and error to get find out which things work. I think since the A7III and A6400 have similar problems it's a processing issue? but the A7S III has a stronger processor it can handle more computing power? Let's hope the A7IV has lots of horsepower to fix all of these issues. Thanks for watching and your thoughts!
@@keith-knittel as I understand it’s because of the underlying implementation of their USB C port. It’s powerful enough, but when plugged in the A7iii thinks it’s powered to a pc and it switches all it’s power to that port, eliminating a lot of functionality for nothing. The API/SDK they provide to third party brands isn’t all that great either. I guess it could be fixed with software, but oh well :p
@@Deleunes Interesting! That is really frustrating that the camera is being held back like that - maybe this is their way of making the next generation of cameras more attractive? Not sure, thanks for that info though. I didn't know that!
HDMI Info. Display just works for my black display with my A1 and RS3. Thanks!
My a7s iii doesn’t work with the raven eye. Their tech support said that the sony firmware version 2.0 on the a7siii is not supported , I’m wondering if it’s true
What are you having issues with?
Thank you man great video!
Hope it was helpful! So many tricky “gotchas” when using this setup. Thanks for watching