Zhiyun Zhiyun Smooth 4 Gimbal (Black)
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Zhiyun Zhiyun Smooth 4 Gimbal (Black)

(52 customer reviews)

£149.00

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Zhiyun Zhiyun Smooth 4 Gimbal (Black)

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Additional information

Product code

CA47501
Barcode

6970194085173
Barcode2

0191493000834
Weight

1.5
Brand

Zhiyun

52 reviews for Zhiyun Zhiyun Smooth 4 Gimbal (Black)

  1. John Callaghan –

    Re-Writing this review.I had ordered for a Second return but cancelled it. The device seemed like it was having a few issues (Actually not). It was my fault. I did not bother balancing the phone first. My Apologies to the seller and ClickElectronics for the first return.Before you use this Device PLEASE BALANCE YOUR PHONE without switching on the Gimbal. Because if you don’t, The motors will try to auto balance the phone and then eventually run into stand by mode. Making the device go limp. and show an error light. This is not a device issue but problem with phone balancing. Also recommend to upgrade the firmware to its latest version once you get this device.

  2. gela –

    Excellent Product . When using this gimbal I had an issue with the app. The live view is jagged. However the actual recording is smooth. So overall its fantastic.

  3. Mr. M. Skinner –

    I’m a videographer by profession and the Smooth 4 is the first mobile gimbal I had tried. While it comes at a price, the gimbal does the job rather well. Stabilization is as good as say a DJI Ronin-S with a full-fledged video camera and the features work as intended. On comparing it to the DJI and Feiyu offerings, I found the DJI the easiest to use (run & gun scenarios) however the stabilization on the Smooth 4 was found to be a tad bit better, Feiyu is out of the picture. Battery life is great, I never found myself in a sticky situation during my field tests in the Ladakh region and the added bonus of charging a device while using the gimbal is well appreciated.The gimbal definitely works better on iOS than on Android although software can be fixed overtime. Filmic Pro (Check app/play store) now fully supports the Smooth 4 which is a good plus.All in all, a good product which does what’s expected and is very well built.

  4. Óscar –

    Not satisfied

  5. A Waheed –

    Works awesome! Get to know about gimbals prior to delivery!

  6. Igor Warzocha –

    After reading many positive reviews I decided on the Zhiyun Smooth 4 Gimbal to accompany my Samsung S8+ The Smooth 4 looks and feels fantastic, well-built and a host of controls on the gimbal so the need to touch the phone screen to adjust the zoom or focus is almost eliminated. Smooth 4 is on the heavy side, but not really a big problem, well not for me anyway.The Smooth 4 comes with a tripod that screws in to the bottom and a USB cable to charge the battery (battery life is about 10 hours) and to update the firmware it also comes in a hard foam like box that will keep the gimbal protected, but I do recommend buying a dedicated hard case to ensure the gimbal stays protected. As I have only just received the Smooth 4 and it also being my first gimbal I can’t really comment on how best methods on its use. But as explained below there is many set-up guides and tutorials to get you started.If you are using a larger phone let’s say Samsung S10+ you may need to buy a universal counterweight they simply screw in to balance the device. Counterweights may also be needed if you keep the phone case on or if you use a lens attachment.I found the set-up information and guides from Zhiyun very poor, but there is plenty of very useful videos online that helped me. Another issue I found that there seems to be issues with certain features not available for Android like 4K video, this was not advertised very well by Zhiyun, which is disappointing. You will need to download an app from the Play Store so you can use all the functions on the gimbal, otherwise all you have is just a selfie-stick that don’t do anything. The app that Zhiyun recommends using is ZY Play. BUT this app has been removed by Play Store due to advertising fraud! Not sure exactly what that means, but my guess is the that as some features are not available for Android devices and as this has not really been explained in any great detail before you purchase the gimbal, I’m sure that’s where the issue is.But there is light at the end of the tunnel an app called Filmic Pro this is a paid app and it’s not cheap. The app is used by professional film makers to create stunning videos. If you have a search on-line you may find the app for free! Filmic Pro works brilliantly with the Smooth 4 and other popular gimbals all you need do is select Smooth 4 from the hardware settings menu and you now have a fully functioning gimbal. Just make sure you keep everything updated as this will give you the best experience.I’m very excited about the Smooth 4 and Filmic Pro and can’t wait to start taking it out and about.Would I recommend the Smooth 4? Yes.I will update this review once I have had some time with the gimbal.

  7. G. Farnell –

    This review covers 2 aspects, the Hardware and the software. Hardware that is the gimbal Zhiyun Smooth 4 is an excellent hardware, but the application ZY Play which powers it and acts as a middleware between Android and phone Gimbal has major flaw. It crashes after almost every alternate operation, which renders it totally useless. I have One Plus 5t, which is listed in list of compatible devices, but poor compatibility. Worst part is ClickElectronics does not offer Return, it only offers replacement. sad. Please go with Osmo instead.

  8. Inge Brendler –

    Android users please avoid Zhiyun Smooth 4

  9. Marek Szczygiel –

    For anyone serious about amateur videography, a gimbal is a must have. I really did my research before buying one and was shocked to find that the Zhiyun came out on top in a lot of product trials despite being the cheapest. I ended up choosing this over the DJI and FlowMotion alternatives and think I made the right choice. It can be a little complicated to get used to the controls at first, but once you do your videos will take on a new level of professionalism. For even better quality I’d recommend using it with the Filmic Pro app.

  10. Stephens –

    Android users please avoid Zhiyun Smooth 4

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