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Zhiyun Zhiyun Smooth 4 Gimbal (Black)
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Zhiyun Zhiyun Smooth 4 Gimbal (Black)
£149.00
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| Product code | CA47501 |
|---|---|
| Barcode | 6970194085173 |
| Barcode2 | 0191493000834 |
| Weight | 1.5 |
| Brand | Zhiyun |
52 reviews for Zhiyun Zhiyun Smooth 4 Gimbal (Black)
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Mr. G. Suddaby –
I am very much an amateur photographer, and not a particularly skilled one at that.If I visit an air show or some other event I will take plenty of pictures and if I’m lucky a few of them will be decent enough snaps. For stills I use a Canon ES 550 and for video a handheld Sony camcorder. I confess that I haven’t got used to using all the various settings on both cameras, even though I’ve owned both for years.I also have my iPhone for those quick snaps I want to take for uploading to social media right away. And I’ve been experimenting with live video so I need the iPhone for that too.So do I need to carry the Canon and the Sony around all day? Couldn’t I just use my iPhone? The answer it seems is yes, I can. The camera on the iPhone is adequate for my needs but I need something to stabilise the iPhone.And that’s where the Zhiyun Smooth 4 comes in.It’s easy to use and has a long battery life of about 12 hours. I had mine operating within minutes of opening the box.After using it for an hour or two I felt like it was already a firm favourite. It connects to my phone via Bluetooth and the interface on the iPhone is the Zhiyun app.Once the Smooth 4 and the phone are paired the controls on the Smooth 4 become active. They operate all the many camera settings on a menu that appears on the phone. As well as the default camera setting you can choose 180 degree pans and multiple frames.The gimbal then moves the camera, takes the pictures, and then stitches the shots together to make the final file. To capture footage of moving objects you simply pan around. The result video is much smoother than a handheld phone.I also like the way I can hold the gimbal stick low and film horizontally while walking. This is great for capturing video footage of cars from wheel height.And as you can see in this clip, you raise the camera up and down and move along a line to capture all the details. In this case, the cars in the paddock and the names above them. It also comes with a small tripod that screws into the base.So with the time lapse feature and the tripod you can set it up for some interesting photographic experiments. It’s compatible with iPhones X, 8, 7, 6 Plus, and SE Plus.And it can charge your phone while it’s in use, which is an added bonus for those long days out. So if you want to leave your heavier camera and camcorder at home and spend the day relaxing with you iPhone and a gimbal, this is your chance.There will still be days when you’ll want a proper camera or camcorder but the Zhiyun Smooth 4 holding your iPhone makes a welcome change.
ST40 –
Zhiyun are known for making great gimbals, and this one is no exception.It came nicely packaged, and includes a mini tripod to screw on to the bottom of the gimbal. The set up was really straightforward, and after correctly balancing the phone which needs to be done by loosening the screw to extend the arm holding the phone then tightening it when I got the correct balance, I was able to turn on the gimbal and it calibrated and leveled my phone automatically. The gimbal is built with plastic, but it feels sturdy and isn’t too heavy which is great for filming for long periods of time with.As for the stabilisation, it is flawless at keeping the phone steady and is completely silent. Walking or running produces amazing results with super smooth footage. There is also four modes – Pan follow, which you can toggle and will pan to follow the direction you point but keep tilt locked. Then Lock mode keeps the phone completely still and is great for still shooting. Then two triggers on the back which one will activate a full follow mode which tilts or pans your phone in any direction you choose smoothly, and then the other trigger will enable phonego mode which quickly follows your movements a lot faster than the previous mode, which can result in some cool whip pan transitions or scary POV shots.The app works on both iOS and Android phones, and although a lot of people are reporting issues on Android, my Galaxy S9 worked just fine, except for AF tracking only working on iOS. Just make sure your Android phone is listed as compatible before buying. The app has more than enough features for the average person, with an auto, and full manual mode for pro filmmakers, and all the settings can be operated from the hardware controls found on the gimbal. I am able to shoot at 4K 60fps in the app, on my S9. My favourite features are the vertigo zoom shot and slow pan motion time-lapse mode.The wheel on the side allows you to precisely control manual focus to create smooth focus pulls, or even zoom. It’s a feature I can see myself using a lot and has great versatility. The only few downsides I have noticed with this gimbal are that sometimes the gimbal would get in the shot a tiny bit on my Galaxy S9, but cropping in a tiny bit would completely fix that issue. There is also no joystick on this gimbal, so you can use the follow modes to emulate it, however you can control it while on a surface.The battery life is rated to last 12 hours, and after a whole days use I was still on half battery. It does a while to charge though. There is an included USB type C charging cable, and you can also charge your phone while in the gimbal, however you need to buy a right angled ribbon cable and the only place I found who sold it was Ali Express.Overall I’m super happy with the gimbal, and would highly recommend it to anyone of any skill level. It does what it says on the tin really well and I can’t find any faults with it quite frankly. If you have any questions do let me know and i’ll be happy to answer them.
Debbie Kemp –
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.
S. Burton –
Got a selead package with QC and tested hologramPros:1. Great packing2. Comes with a mini tripod (a must have)3. Lot of options to play around.Cons:1. A bit on the heavier side (Stability is directly proportional to the weight of the unit, so this is a good feature for enthusiasts)2. Misses on joystick which is compensated by other modes.Lot of tutorials and comparisons are available in YouTube, be informed and take the right decision. It’s worth around 9k.Also get adapted for gopro from heartbeat, it’s cheap and works!
Sas thompson –
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.
Warwick McKenzie –
Tracking mode doesn’t work with my OnePlus 6
pingudop –
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.
Karma Advani –
Infelizmente não é compatível com meu note 9 Android. Aplicativo só funciona no iphone assim mesmo mal. Uma pena. Vou pedir devolução.
Hazel B. –
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.
Stephan Jonescheit –
Got a selead package with QC and tested hologramPros:1. Great packing2. Comes with a mini tripod (a must have)3. Lot of options to play around.Cons:1. A bit on the heavier side (Stability is directly proportional to the weight of the unit, so this is a good feature for enthusiasts)2. Misses on joystick which is compensated by other modes.Lot of tutorials and comparisons are available in YouTube, be informed and take the right decision. It’s worth around 9k.Also get adapted for gopro from heartbeat, it’s cheap and works!