As cameras that have been a part of all smartphones for the last few years get better and better, people that starting to shoot video on smartphones are growing every day. However, getting a steady shoot is not very easy. So Zhiyun-Tech company has opened a new direction for the Smooth line, creating a three-axis stabilizer Smooth Q for smartphones users. Today I will tell you about the new stabilizer Zhiyun Smooth Q.

zhiyun smooth q

Firstly, crafted from specially crafted polymer compound materials, the Smooth-Q body is elegantly designed with 4 personalized color appearances, classic black, champagne gold, rose gold, deep space gray, in keeping with the iphone colour range.

Zhiyun Smooth Q is a 3-axis hand-held gimbal, is 4.65 X 4.3 X 11.22 inches in size and weighs just 450g, designed to work with smartphones up to 6 inches and up to 220g heavy. Smooth-Q can not only easily carry PLUS-class large-size mobile phones, but also can be flexibly matched with a variety of external devices such as multiple focal length lenses, soft lights, and microphones according to the user's diverse usage requirements.

smooth q

It has a plastic and metal body, the handle is made up of plastic and is much easy and comfortable for hands, which can help you stand long shoots. The most unique feature about this gadget is you can charge your device, be it phone or camera while shooting itself.

It comes with the fifth-generation honeycomb which gives you a 40% wider torque range and 30% faster transfer rate. The device is built up with two built-in high-capacity lithium-ion batteries that give you 12 hours of undisturbed operating experience. Not just this, its 5V 2000mA USB output allows you to charge the phone while you are shooting, you shouldn’t worry about it running out quickly.

phone gimbal

The phone can easily be attached to the gimbal and doesn’t require a complicated setup. All you need to do is mount the phone either horizontally or vertically and then press the ON button and the 3-axis gimbal will automatically adjust the phone’s position and angle. All three axis can be controlled manually as well as automatically by pushing the joystick which enables you to capture all kinds of shooting scenarios.

On the bottom of the handle, as on all Zhiyun gimbals and stabilizers, there is a standard 1/4 inch tripod mount that can mount the gimbal onto any thing such as tripods or stands, which you could use if you were to use the panorama or time-lapse mode to stabilize the gimbal so that it won’t fall. In combination with the multi-function mobile application ZY Play, this enables a variety of intelligent photography controls. If the object is tracked, the user can automatically focus on the selected object by simply sliding the fingertips, making the shooting more flexible and comfortable. In addition, it also supports functions including time-lapse photography, slow motion, long exposure, and a variety of style filters.

three axis stabilizer

There are 3 modes, pan following modes, locking mode and following mode. For pan following mode, the device will pan following the movement of the stabilizer. However, the tilt and roll axis are locked. Tilt and roll axis can be controlled by joystick manually. For locking mode, all axis are locked, keeping the camera stable and pointing in one direction. All axis can be controlled by joystick manually. Lastly, for the following mode, all axis are unlocked and the device will smoothly follow the movement of the stabilizer. Joystick can be used  to manually control the device.

zhiyun gimbal

This iphone gimbal comes with a zip-up hardshell case, that perfectly fits the gimbal, and protects it when you want to throw it in your backpack. This is a great added extra. Gimbals are difficult to transport because of their shape, so it’s excellent to know the Zhiyun you have covered here.

If you are such a person who likes to shoot a lot, this device is just perfect for you. It is user-friendly, lightweight and classy. It has excellent compatibility too. You get a smooth shooting experience with an effective battery backup and different modes that help in shooting in diverse situations.