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Review on Zhiyun Smooth 4 Smartphone Gimbal Stabilizer: Perfect for iPhone 11 PRO XS Max XR X 8 Plus 7 6 SE & Android - Ideal for Filming, Vlogging, and Live Video Recording (Includes Plate Adapter for Gopro & Counterweight) by Jason Lee

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Fills so many jobs! Great for the lonely director!

My favorite is Mo-cap Hyper-lapse. You can set this to 1/30 second and select up to 4 waypoints. Tell the app how long and you'll make the micro robot tip over etc. A very nice addition. It connects to Filmic Pro and your stock camera app. It also came with a GoPro mount and my Campark action camera worked great instead. So far, the Smooth 4 app can only handle 1080p. In Filmic, this maxes out your camera at 4k on my Samsung G8a, but you change the Smooth app capabilities to film capabilities. So the market is flooded with these 3-axis stabilizers and you don't know which one? If you have a decent camera on your phone and want more than just a static b-roll, you've found your tool! If you search Smooth 4 on Youtube you will see people working on it and complaining about it. But you can find 10 or 15 different frame ideas that you never met the first time. I have a $15 tripod that helps me use it with a jig, crane, or jib. Driving in a wheelchair gives you a chance. I will update the full review soon. RECOMMENDED!

Pros
  • Sturdy construction
Cons
  • Sad packaging

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June 01, 2023
The best phone gimbal available
February 22, 2023
Fills so many jobs! Great for the lone filmmaker!