Zhiyun – Smooth-X Smartphone Gimbal Stabilizer Essential Combo Kit – Black
$69.99
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Zhiyun – Smooth-X Smartphone Gimbal Stabilizer Essential Combo Kit – Black
$69.99
Magriff –
Great product. a little tricky to operate at first but quickly get used to it. the only reason I wouldn’t give this 5 stars is the app you use is n obviously not easy to maneuver. you can get it to function with a little practice though.
Alex –
I really wanted to like this gimbal. I watched a few Youtube tests from the bigger tech reviewers who all praised this given the price, simple use, and final results.
Sadly, they along with many reviewers here, over exaggerate the actual results when using this gimbal while the price and rather simpleness come with hidden issues.
The pros right off the bat are the price, lightweight material, and simple-to-use aspect. That’s about it.
Right off the bat, something none of the Youtube reviewers mentioned, this gimbal requires the Zhiyun app to function. Not a big deal, right? Considering most gimbals do. But here’s the catch – in order for you to use the app to use the gimbal, you need to create an account, connect to wi-fi, connect to Bluetooth, and enable locations tracking. Now, those reviewers, including myself, were able to use the stock camera on my phone (Iphone XS Max), and luckily you can turn off location services. BUT, every time you try to use the app, it will annoy you with pop-ups asking to enable wi-fi and location services. Sure it might not be a big deal, but you can’t even use your own phone camera unless and until you actually open up the Zhiyun app. That is just an unnecessary hassle and just why are they so demanding for your location and wi-fi use? Bluetooth is bad enough as it drains your battery which is also unnecessary because the zoom function only works in the app. So unlike other simple gimbals, they may cost more but you can use it right out of the box.
Now the reason this is so inexpensive is the two-axis versus typical three-axis. One reviewer I watched – PotatoJet – showed results without any apparent post-film-stabilization. Quite frankly, I think he did use a post-edit software because I still noticed quite a bit of shakiness and “step” movements on my recent trip to Disneyland using this device. Was it as bad as not having the gimbal? No. But it was not such a significant improvement from just using a Joby gorillapod that justifies even a $40 gimbal like this.
I can do without the three-axis but then you can barely move the ball-head slightly forward and the legs are not all that strong. It is great to have that tripod feature but the legs are weak and merely adjusting the extension pushes down on the legs more than they should go.
And yes, I know with a lower price it will bring a small motor, but the lag between actually moving the directional stick to the gimbal rotating is way too long and slow.
I returned this 3 days after ordering and just one day of use.
Texan28 –
Got this item on sale just because. I’ve used a few similar products in the past and they were better than this one.also you are forced to download an app to use the feature on the stick. The app also wants access to your entire phone, all the time.
ucbsupafly –
I consider this a selfie-stick on steroids with some gimbal-like features that can get by in a pinch. It fits a very specific need and if you are aware of limitations, you’ll likely appreciate it many times over.
This is a 2-axis gimbal focused on value and portability. Don’t expect the stabilization of its 3-axis counterparts. To me, however, the ability to just throw it in a pocket and have it with me all the time is much more valuable than having a better gimbal that’s too heavy/bulky to carry. The folding/unfolding mechanism is a bit tricky but nothing too difficult after a few practices. The app, albeit intrusive, has many cool features. One feature I used the most is the pano mode which takes near perfect panoramic photos every time. The extendable arm is special and much more useful than you think. Overall, I recommend this product.
Geena –
While compact and portable this gimbal has a few points it can be improved on, and is in the higher tier models. This gimbal only works on a 2 axis system, therefore not helping with stability of motion but working well for turning and panning shots. Much of the functionality is also dependent on the companies software, and while it isn’t as broken as some say, the app lacks stability and has some pretty bad latency. Overall I would say unless you’re getting this for a really good deal spring for higher tier model as this one falls somewhat short.
Espozito5 –
The gimble is great for the pricebeasy to use. The app is a bit to understand. But works to a degree with out it body and face tracking works gòod and hold a charge well built in tripod is great also. We bought this before going to California as a fancier selfy stick I liked it so much that after our rental car qas broke into and stuff stolen I bought another the next day.
inguanZOD –
Got this as a present for my brother since he loves recording videos of his kids. For the price I paid on sale, I think it was definitely worth it. It is missing the tilt adjustment, but I think it’s worth missing for the savings. This gimbal feels very good quality, make you feel confident when putting your expensive phone in it. The tripod and case are a nice little bonus, the tripod seems especially useful.
planner29 –
This little 2-axis gimbal is exactly what I need. It is small, light and compact for easy carrying. It comes with a nice protective carrying case. I with it was 3-axis, but that would make it much bulkier. Buy this if you want to improve video taken by your phone, want a compact footprint without breaking the bank.