Yes, the DJI RS 4 Pro can carry a Sony FX6, Canon EOS C400 or Canon EOS C80. DJI rates it for a tested payload of up to 4.5 kg (10 lb), and all three bodies weigh well under 2 kg. The catch is the rest of the rig: top handles, monitors, big batteries and fast zooms add weight fast and make balancing harder. Strip each camera to the body, battery, media and lens, and the RS 4 Pro handles all three comfortably.
Body weights
| Camera | Approx. body weight | Mount | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sony FX6 | 890 g | Sony E | Built-in electronic variable ND |
| Canon EOS C80 | 1,300 g | Canon RF | 6K full-frame, up to 30p in 6K |
| Canon EOS C400 | 1,540 g | Canon RF | 6K full-frame, up to 60p in 6K |
All three are compact cinema bodies, but they're boxier and taller than mirrorless cameras. Before buying, check that your exact camera and lens combination clears the gimbal's arms through the full tilt range. DJI's Ronin Series compatibility page lets you check a specific camera and lens.
Build the rig light
- Remove the top handle and side monitor. On a gimbal, mount a separate monitor on the gimbal's grip or use wireless video instead.
- Use a mid-size lens. A standard zoom or a set of primes is easier to balance than a long, heavy zoom.
- Fit everything before balancing: lens, battery, media card or SSD, and cables. Then balance each axis.
- Leave cable slack. Tight HDMI or power cables pull the camera off balance and strain the motors.
- Use the camera's own battery where possible to avoid a long power cable.
Camera notes
Sony FX6: the lightest body here, and its built-in electronic variable ND is a big help on a gimbal, since you can't easily swap screw-on filters mid-shot. Keep the handle off for gimbal work.
Canon EOS C80: a compact box with RF mount. With a mid-size RF zoom, the total stays comfortably inside the RS 4 Pro's range.
Canon EOS C400: the heaviest of the three, at about 1.5 kg for the body. Canon lists triple base ISO (800, 3200 and 12800) for both the C400 and C80. With an RF 24-70mm F2.8L at 900 g, you're near 2.5 kg before battery and media, still well under the payload.
Focus, control and monitoring
- Focus: the RS 4 Pro has a dedicated focus motor port and integrates with DJI's Focus Pro lens control system, including its LiDAR range finder for manual lenses. See DJI RS 4 focus and zoom motor.
- Camera control: the gimbal has a USB-C camera control port. Which controls work, such as record start/stop, depends on the camera and cable, so check DJI's compatibility page for your body.
- Wireless video: DJI's Ronin Image Transmitter takes HDMI from the camera and is rated by DJI at 200 m (FCC) with 60 ms latency.
Power
DJI rates the RS 4 Pro's standard BG30 grip at up to 13 hours when balanced and stationary. Moving shots use more power. For long days, the BG70 high-capacity battery grip adds runtime.
When to choose something else
If you want stabilization, focus and wireless video built into the camera itself, look at the DJI Ronin 4D. It combines a full-frame camera with a 4-axis gimbal and LiDAR focusing. Compare it with the FX3 in DJI Ronin 4D vs Sony FX3.
For lighter mirrorless rigs, see DJI RS 4 vs RS 4 Pro and DJI RS 4 payload. Shop the DJI RS 4 Pro.
Related guides
- Best camera gimbal for Sony, Canon and Fuji mirrorless
- DJI RS 4 camera compatibility list (Sony, Canon, Nikon, Fuji)
- DJI RS 4, RS 4 Mini and RS 4 Pro payload: which cameras fit?
- DJI RS 4 vs RS 4 Pro: which do you need?
- DJI Ronin 4D vs Sony FX3: which cinema camera fits your work?
- DJI RS 4 accessories: plates, handles and cases
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