DJI SDR vs. Pro Video Transmission
Summary
TLDRThis video explores the new DJI SDR transmission system, comparing it to the Pro version. It highlights its suitability for smaller creators and solo filmmakers, showcasing its ease of use, monitoring capabilities, and cost-effectiveness. The SDR technology offers superior range and reliability over Wi-Fi, making it an attractive choice for those needing a lightweight, budget-friendly solution.
Takeaways
- đ„ DJI has released a new product, the DJI SDR transmission, which is similar to a previously reviewed product.
- đ The main differences between the new SDR transmission and the Pro version are its form factor, build quality, and target audience.
- đŹ The SDR transmission is designed for smaller creators, one-man teams, and those using less expensive camera equipment, unlike the Pro version which is for professionals on big film sets.
- đ The DJI SDR transmission uses SDR (Software Defined Radio) technology, which is superior to Wi-Fi and provides better range, reliability, and lower latency.
- đŠ The package includes the DJI SDR transmission receiver (RX), transmitter (TX), adapter plates, and optional accessories like a phone holder kit and tablet holder kit.
- đ The traditional transmission system has a range of 6,000 meters and transmits 1080p at 50 megabits per second, while the SDR has a range of 3,000 meters and transmits at 20 megabits per second.
- đ Both the traditional and SDR systems use HDMI, but the Pro version also has SDI in and out, while the SDR has only SDI in.
- đŒ The SDR system is lighter and smaller, making it ideal for mounting on a mirrorless camera, whereas the traditional system is heavier and typically used with larger cinema cameras.
- đ° The SDR transmission is significantly cheaper than the traditional system, with the TX/RX combo priced at $5.49 compared to $2500 for the traditional system.
- đ± The DJI app allows the phone to function as an external monitor, providing a live feed and additional features like guide frames for composition.
Q & A
What is the main difference between the DJI SDR transmission and the Pro version?
-The main difference between the DJI SDR transmission and the Pro version lies in their target audience, size, weight, and price. The Pro version is geared towards professionals using expensive cameras on big film sets, while the SDR transmission is aimed at smaller creators, one-man teams, and solo creators. The Pro version has a longer range, lower latency, and higher transmission quality, but it is also larger, heavier, and more expensive.
Who are the DJI SDR transmission systems designed for?
-The DJI SDR transmission systems are designed for smaller creators, one-man teams, and solo creators who are shooting simple videos on good equipment but not using high-end professional cameras. They are also suitable for solo creators like Johnny Fellow Uton, who film themselves in off-road locations.
What is the significance of the DJI app in the context of the SDR transmission system?
-The DJI app is significant because it allows the user's phone to function as an external monitor. This is particularly useful for solo creators who can monitor their shots in real-time without having to physically retrieve the camera to check their footage.
What is the role of the DJI SDR transmission receiver (RX) and transmitter (TX)?
-The DJI SDR transmission receiver (RX) is used to receive the transmitted image wirelessly, while the transmitter (TX) is mounted on top of the camera to send the image. The RX can be connected to devices like iPads or iPhones for monitoring, and the TX can be attached to cameras or gimbals using the provided adapter plates.
What are the advantages of using SDR technology in the DJI transmission system?
-SDR (Software Defined Radio) technology offers several advantages over Wi-Fi, which is commonly used in cheaper transmission systems. These advantages include a longer transmission range, a more reliable signal, lower latency, and more versatile connections. SDR technology is a step above Wi-Fi and is developed by DJI under the name OcuSync.
How does the DJI SDR transmission system handle latency?
-The DJI SDR transmission system has a latency of 80 milliseconds, which is slightly higher than the 70 milliseconds latency of the Pro version. Despite the difference, both are considered low latency systems, suitable for professional use.
What are the key specifications of the DJI SDR transmission system?
-The DJI SDR transmission system supports a range of 3,000 meters, can transmit 1080p video at 20 megabits per second, and uses SDR technology. It also includes HDMI output and can be connected to a phone via Wi-Fi for monitoring.
What are some optional accessories available for the DJI SDR transmission system?
-Optional accessories for the DJI SDR transmission system include the DJI Strr transmission phone holder kit with a cold shoe mount and the transmission tablet holder kit, which features quarter 20 female screws for mounting.
How does the DJI SDR transmission system compare in price to the Pro version?
-The DJI SDR transmission system is significantly more affordable than the Pro version. The TX and RX combo for the traditional Pro system costs around $2500, while the SDR system is priced at $549, making it about a fifth of the price.
What are some recommended configurations for using the DJI SDR transmission system?
-Some recommended configurations include: 1) Using the TX on top of the camera and the RX connected to an iPad or iPhone for remote monitoring. 2) Setting up a video village by connecting the RX to TVs or other monitors via HDMI output. 3) Connecting the TX to a phone via Wi-Fi for a larger on-camera monitor, while another phone or device is connected to the RX for the same view.
What is the purpose of the guide frames feature in the DJI app?
-The guide frames feature in the DJI app allows users to set up a 3x3 grid on their phone screen, which helps with composition and ensures that the subject is correctly positioned in the frame. This is particularly useful for locked off shots where precise framing is crucial.
Outlines
đč DJI SDR Transmission Review
This paragraph introduces a new DJI product, the SDR transmission, and compares it with the previously reviewed DJI transmission. The focus is on understanding the differences between the two, particularly in terms of form factor, build quality, and target audience. The SDR transmission is positioned as a more affordable and lightweight option, suitable for smaller creators, one-man teams, and solo creators like Johnny Fellow Uton, who uses it for overlanding and filming simple but beautiful stories. The paragraph also highlights the benefits of the DJI app, which turns a phone into an external monitor, and the importance of composition in locked-off shots. The package contents, including the DJI SDR transmission receiver (RX), transmitter (TX), adapter plates, and optional accessories, are briefly mentioned. The SDR technology is explained as a superior transmission technology developed by DJI, offering more range, reliability, and versatility compared to Wi-Fi.
đŹ Comparing DJI SDR and Traditional Transmission Systems
This paragraph delves into the technical specifications and practical applications of the DJI SDR transmission system compared to the traditional DJI transmission system. The SDR system is noted for its smaller size, making it ideal for mounting on larger cinema cameras, and its use of both SDR and Wi-Fi technologies for transmission. The latency of the SDR system is slightly higher than the traditional system, but the difference is minimal. The paragraph also discusses the price difference, with the SDR system being significantly more affordable at about a fifth of the cost of the traditional system. Various configurations for using the SDR system are suggested, including using an iPad or iPhone as a monitor, setting up a video village with HDMI outputs, and connecting a phone to the TX via Wi-Fi for a larger monitor on the camera. The conclusion emphasizes the similarities between the two systems, with the SDR being a more compact and cost-effective version of the traditional transmission system.
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Keywords
đĄDJI
đĄTransmission
đĄSDR Transmission
đĄPro Version
đĄSolo Creators
đĄOverlanding
đĄApp
đĄGuide Frames
đĄTX and RX
đĄVideo Village
đĄLatency
Highlights
DJI has released a new product, a transmission system, which is smaller, lighter, and cheaper than their Pro lineup.
The new DJI transmission system is designed for smaller creators, one-man teams, and Twan teams, as opposed to the Pro version which is geared towards professionals using expensive cameras.
The DJI SDR transmission is particularly suitable for solo creators like Johnny Fellow Uton, who films himself in off-road locations.
The DJI app allows the phone to function as an external monitor, enhancing composition and making it easier to frame shots.
The new DJI SDR transmission system uses SDR technology, which is superior to Wi-Fi and offers more range, reliability, and versatility.
The traditional DJI transmission system offers a range of 6,000 M, while the SDR system offers about 3,000 M.
Both systems can transmit 1080p, with the SDR system transmitting at 20 megabits per second and the traditional system at 50.
The traditional system has an SDI in and out, while the SDR system only has an SDI in.
The SDR system is lighter and smaller, making it ideal for mounting on a mirrorless camera.
The latency of the SDR system is 80 milliseconds, while the traditional system has a latency of 70 milliseconds.
The SDR system also uses Wi-Fi, allowing for image transmission without a cable connection.
The DJI app provides a smooth user experience and automatically opens the display when the SDR transmission is connected to the phone.
The price of the traditional transmission system's TX/RX combo is $2500, while the SDR system is priced at $549, making it about a fifth of the price.
The SDR system is essentially a mini version of the traditional system, offering similar technology at a lower price point.
Three favorite configurations for the SDR system include using the TX on top, connecting the RX to an iPad or iPhone, using HDMI out for a video village, and connecting the TX to a phone for a larger monitor.
The SDR system is designed to be user-friendly and accessible, allowing creators to monitor their shots more effectively.
For those interested in learning how to use their gear to its fullest, Full-Time Filmmaker offers a comprehensive gear section and tutorials on producing cinematic content.
Transcripts
well another month another new DJI
product except I swear we reviewed this
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one so not that long ago we actually did
a video review on this transmission
we've tested its range its specs we've
taken on quite a few shoots actually we
just used it on a commercial about 2
weeks ago so when DJI told me about this
my first question was what's the
difference and Beyond just the form
factor and the build quality at a glance
on a spec sheet what's the difference
between these two and who are they
geared towards cuz there's no other
reason that DJI would launch a
transmission that's smaller lighter and
cheaper than their Pro lineup I guess
unless it was for somebody else so while
the pro version is definitely geared
towards professionals on big film sets
using really expensive cameras the SDR
transmission seems to be geared towards
smaller creators oneman teams Twan teams
people who are shooting really simple
videos on good equipment but not quite
like are Alexa material and even more
specifically in my opinion for the solo
creators this is Johnny fellow uton
actually which is fitting because he's
built his entire career with overlanding
which is basically taking an off-road
vehicle driving it to cool locations and
then Johnny films himself there he tells
just really simple but beautiful stories
but for Johnny he's just filming himself
so he's grabbing a tripod on a camera
and getting these shots and typically he
would just frame His Image without him
in it hit record run into the frame do
his thing and then run back end the
recording and have to watch it back to
see if he even got his shot yeah this is
the pot nobody
sees walking back to retrieve the tripod
on camera but with this he can monitor
it the whole time one of the great
things about the app that DJI has with
this system is that it pretty much makes
your phone function as an external
monitor because composition is King with
locked off shots I'm able to go into the
settings and I'm able to set guide
frames so I can have my 3x3 grid now I'm
able to see exactly where I need to be
with the car in this Frame
so this is literally just one and
done now we can
see how nice that is and also I'm able
to see if any cars are coming behind me
so it's win-win right now now I'm just
going to straighten up a little bit get
myself in that
3x3 yeah that's sick now I didn't even
have to get out I have it locked in and
I'm good to go and because he's just a
oneman team he doesn't really need the
robustness of the Pro System something
light and small like this is perfect so
in the box we have the DJI SDR
transmission receiver or the the RX and
then the transmission transmitter or the
TX the TX will always go on top of your
camera and then the receiver can be used
if you're trying to transmit that image
wirelessly there also a couple of
adapter plates in here we have the TX
gimbal mounting adapter plate if you
want to attach it to the Ronin and the
TX camera mounting adapter plate with
quarter 20 screws if your camera has
that it lets you mount this pretty
similarly to the pro version then some
optional accessories if you want them we
have our DJI St strr transmission phone
holder kit with a nice cold shoe Mount
and then our transmission tablet holder
kit this one doesn't have a hot shoe
Mount but it does have some quar 20
female screws at the bottom if you want
to mount it in some way so comparing the
two both of them actually use what's
called SDR technology if you look at a
spec sheet for the DJI transmission
system they refer to it as 03 Pro on
this one they just refer to it as SDR
but it's the same thing they're both
using SDR technology which is a step
above wi-fi people often confuse SDR for
standard dynamic MCR your standard
definition but Str actually means
softwar defined radio so it's a Superior
Transmission technology that's been
developed by DJI over several years of
iterations and DJI is referred to it as
ocusync so cheaper transmission systems
from other brands typically use Wi-Fi
because it's a really cheap technology
to implement but if you want more range
more reliable signal lower latency and
more versatile connections SDR is the
way to go so with both of them being SDR
but only this one being referred to as
03 Pro it's pretty safe to assume that
this is really just a beefed up version
of this so in the traditional
transmission system you get 6,000 M of
range with the strr you get about 3,000
both can transmit 1080p this one does at
20 megabits per second this one at 50 so
the live feed on this is going to be
slightly higher quality side by side
both of them have HDMI the pro has an
SDI in and out and then the SDR is just
SDI in when it comes to size and weight
this one's definitely heavier it's a
little bit more than twice the weight
and then comparing the size this one is
quite a bit smaller which is great cuz
typically you're going to be mounting
this to a much bigger cinema camera and
this one will typically go on a mirror
list when it comes to latency the SDR
has 80 millisecond latency transmission
has 70 pretty small difference to be
honest so for SDR Beyond just using SDR
transmission technology it actually also
uses Wi-Fi so if you don't have a cable
to connect this to your phone you can
use Wi-Fi to transmit that image and
honestly the app is great super smooth
you get a lot of functionality out of it
and it knows when you've connected the
SDR transmission to your phone inside of
the app it'll just open up that display
right away now funny enough the specs
between these two are not all that
different but the price is so the txrx
combo on the traditional transmission
system goes for
$2500 for the txrx on the SDR $5.49 so
about a fifth of the price which is is
shocking because again they use
basically the same technology they have
really very similar specs but with SDR
you take the same technology from
transmission you throw in a few nice
inapp features and you have a baby
version for a fif of price so a few of
my favorite configurations for the SDR
number one you get your traditional TX
on top you can mount that however you
like and then your Rx hooked up to the
iPad or an iPhone I think in most cases
this is how you're going to be
configuring it like if you're Johnny and
you're setting up your camera far away
away and you didn't monitor that that's
perfect the second one is the video
Village it's actually the same as the
first one but instead of hooking up your
Rx to an iPad or an iPhone you're
actually using the HDMI out so that way
you can connect it to TVs other monitors
if you'd like to and so when we're on
set with a client having a video Village
so they can view what our camera is
viewing is super beneficial the third
one is also really similar to the first
one except our TX is also connected to a
phone so now we have a slightly bigger
monitor right on top of our camera the
phone is connected to the TX via Wi-Fi
and then we have our iPad or another
phone plugged into the RX so now the
camera operator has the same view as the
person with the receiver so overall
these are super similar really what's
happening is two different transmission
systems with the same technology except
one is a little bit beefier longer range
lower latency and the other is basically
it's mini counterpart so if that was the
number one question on your mind when
this thing launched hopefully that gives
gives you a really good idea of the
differences by the way if you want to
learn how to use your gear to its
fullest go check out full-time filmmaker
we have a full gear section walking
through all the technical details of
using stuff like this you also learn how
to produce cinematic content how to work
in different Industries like real estate
weddings Action Sports you name it
thanks for watching and as always if you
have any further questions please let me
know
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