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Tech Review – ZHIYUN Smooth Q3 gimbal.

ZHYIUN makes a fine range of gimbals to suit all pockets and they are an ideal piece of kit to have at your disposal if you are a blogger/vlogger. Much improved over the last model we tested the Smooth 2 this is a welcome product and a clean design with all the features expected and more..

Last week, DJI launched a new gimbal with extendable grip and available in different colours.OM5 will feature an extendable grip and be available in colours of grey, white and pink.

Sounds familiar? Back in May of 2020, which is over a year ahead, ZHIYUN  launched its SMOOTH X, a 2-axis phone gimbal that comes with a 26cm-long extendable pole and is available in grey, white, black; a few months later came the SMOOTH XS in pink, white and black. ZHIYUN was innovative in incorporating the convenience of a selfie stick with the stabilisation ability of a cellphone gimbal with a hope of better experience for beginners.

The multiple colour choices prove that it is an attempt to appeal to the general consumers. ZHIYUN is happy to see more products of this kind are offered in the market so cellphone gimbals can be more accessible and useful to general consumers. ZHIYUN keeps the SMOOTH X/XS at a very accessible price of £39/£82.48 (currently as 25% off). Before other gimbals, you could consider the SMOOTH X/XS, true ahead-of-curves cellphone gimbals you might have missed over one and half years ago. And also the 3-axis SMOOTH Q3 and its 17-hour battery life predecessor the SMOOTH Q2

Smooth Q3

The three-axis gimbal is an enhanced SMOOTH Q-series product, with a unique new compact and lightweight design. New functionality, including enhanced lighting features and smart templates, ensures more creative shooting possibilities, while a better button layout and design simplify user experience, all at a highly competitive price.

Uniquely, the gimbal features a 4,300k warm-toned integrated fill light with three levels of brightness adjustment and touch button control for 180°front and rear lighting; perfect for capturing clear portrait images in low light set ups.

The gimbal boasts an industry-leading 17 SmartMode built-in templates, speeding up creation of videos that are shot on a regular basis. With the ZY Cami Editor, users can spice up videos with customised templates adding an array of music, special effects and filters.

Additional new features include gesture control, SmartFollow 3.0 Object Tracking, an instant Dolly Zoom, and MagicClone Pano which is operated by a single press trigger button to mark the target and activate smart following.

The gimbal is a compact powerhouse, as it is easier to fold and lighter than its predecessor, SMOOTH-Q2, while boasting a higher maximum payload. It measures 45*154*180mm, while it weighs only 340g, and can handle a 280g payload.

Behind the sleek folding and sliding design, users enjoy power on and shoot control from the ergonomic super compact handle.

The new intuitive button layout leads to overall smoother operation. For example, by triple tapping the trigger switching between portrait and landscape modes could not be easier, while ultra-wide-angle shooting means that vast landscapes are just as easy to capture as low-angle shots.

Battery life is excellent on this model and during my testing it lasted much longer than the previous model which is vital for long shoots or a really busy day out on the field ..

Smooth Q2 – ultra-long 17-hour battery life and so small no need to fold it  £99

Smooth Q2 is the smallest mobile gimbal in ZHIYUN gimbal family. Unlike any other gimbal in the market, you don’t need to fold up Smooth Q2 to make it small. Measuring only 204mm long, Smooth Q2 is almost equivalent to a sunglass case that you can throw into your handbag. The aluminum-built miniaturized body is crafted for maximum solidity. Coated with soft silicone, the handle is comfortable in your hand.

SMOOTH-Q2’s professional features and ultra-long 17-hour battery life are ready to capture life’s important moments – the micro-USB port also allows SMOOTH-Q2 to act as a power bank for phones, cameras and other devices. SMOOTH-Q2 can directly control iOS and Android smartphone camera for photo and video taking. Professional filmmaking functions like time lapse, slow motion, object tracking and full-range POV mode make it easy to seize life’s beautiful moments and express them in your own personal style.

The SMOOTH-Q2 offers an intuitive mode indicator LED, a five-way quick mode switching joystick, a photo/video record button, and support for ¼ inch screw hole accessories. The SMOOTH-Q2 is a compact and lightweight gimbal built from aluminum alloy and features enhanced motor durability, reliability and longevity.

SMOOTH-Q2’s control zone conveniently offers an intuitive mode indicator LED, five-way joystick with quick mode switching, a photo/record button, and supports accessories with its 1/4-inch screw hole. The lightweight and easy-to-use gimbal is built from aluminum alloy material using precise CNC technology and it features enhanced motor durability and excellent reliability and longevity.

So there you have it you have multiple choices to pick from at affordable prices, which one depends on you..

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ZHIYUN sent us this to review with no input or payment and are seeing the review the same time as you..Distributed in EIRE via Barker Photographic https://www.barkerphotographic.ie/zhiyun-smooth-q3-combo-phone-gimbal/cameras/video

 

 

JOBY launches GripTight Accessories for MagSafe. The natural choice for on-the-move vloggers. #Joby #Vloggers

The all-new JOBY GripTight™ system for MagSafe gives on-the-move vloggers and content creators the opportunity to use iPhone 12 and later smartphones with MagSafe technology in absolute confidence.

The hero element of this series is the GripTight Mount for MagSafe, a hybrid clamp that works in both vertical and horizontal mode, thanks to a 360° rotation that allows the user to instantly change from one aspect to another. It comes with multiple mounting points so that it can be incorporated into a rig with the legendary GorillaPod®, as well as allowing the user to include Beamo™ lights and Wavo™ mics for a professional-level mobile unit that’s lightweight and incredibly portable.

 

Key is the JOBY GripTight Mount’s super-fast usability. With the jaws twisted back, the magnet kicks in and allows the user to position their iPhone12 or other later-model smartphones with MagSafe in double-quick time. With the jaws twisted in, the phone is held with absolute security, for total peace of mind. The ability to rotate the mount through 360° also means that users can transition from horizontal to vertical planes and back again in a couple of seconds.

Paired with the GorillaPod®, the GripTight Mount lets the vlogger truly utilise the Grip it. Wrap it. Stand it.™ solution but thanks to the ¼ – 20” ,this mount is also compatible with most of the other JOBY supports – not just GorillaPods – for maximum freedom of choice. 

While the unit can be instantly paired with the GorillaPod® for versatile positioning, it can also be used with the wall mount that allows the user to go hands free – perfect for recipe vlogs or make-up tutorials. Simply position the wall-mounted phone in the chosen position and hit ‘record’! The robust wall mount is quick and easy to position on most smooth, flat surfaces, giving greater versatility to the way vloggers and content creators imagine their contents. Teamed with a convenient cable management system to avoid tangles and snagged cables, the JOBY GripTight™ Wall Mount for MagSafe is a compact and essential part of any mobile vlogger’s kit.

The JOBY GripTight™ Mount for MagSafe joins the rest of the JOBY family, and can be paired with the Wavo Mobile™, Beamo Mini™, the RangePod™ and, of course, the GorillaPod®. It weighs in at just 90g/3.17oz and measures 161mm/6.34” x 31mm/1.22” x 60mm/2.36”, so it won’t take up too much space in any bag.

The new JOBY GripTight™ system for MagSafe is available from £22.95. For more information see www.joby.com

JOBY launches Vert. Vertical L-Bracket for on-the-go vloggers. #vloggers #Joby

Aimed for on-the-go vloggers and content creators who want more versatility and better stability when filming vertical content, the new JOBY Vert is an absolute essential for better, more professional-looking content. Designed to take the latest compact mirrorless hardware, it can cope with up to 3kg/6.6lbs of weight with no loss of stability. 

Because of its compatibility with so many quality products and the universal fit design of the mount, it provides both vertical and horizontal mounting for a variety of set-ups, as well as connectivity with a wealth of other tripods and heads. It’s perfect for TikTokkers, YouTubers, and anyone who wants to expand their content range to include vertical storytelling. 

 

The entire design works around a 3K plate technology that integrates seamlessly with the BallHead 3K and the award-winning GorillaPod 3K Kit. For content creators who already have this kit in their collection, the new JOBY Vert will slot straight into their current kit bag and is ready to simply grab and go. It weighs just 60g/2.11oz and measures 140mm/5.5” x 67mm/2.63” x 40mm/1.57”, making it incredibly compact and lightweight. To make sure vloggers get the perfect level shot either vertically or horizontally, it even incorporates a spirit level bubble on both plains to ensure professional results every time. The striking black and red color combination is bold and on-trend and ties in with other JOBY products in the range.

 

The key element with the new JOBY Vert is its exceptional stability, allowing content creators to shoot vertically without having to set the ball head 90 degrees and worrying about the set-up falling over. Because it can take up to 3kg/6.6lbs and is made from immensely strong but lightweight polycarbonates, this versatile little bracket is a world away from the conventional heavyweight vertical L-bracket design. The unique plate connection works effortlessly with the BallHead 3K, while the 1/4 20” screw on the vertical side means the JOBY Vert will also work with other tripod plates.

 

If a user needs to add an accessory, then it’s incredibly simple to attach almost anything from LED set-ups to mics onto the integrated cold shoe.

The JOBY Vert is a welcome addition to the JOBY family of premium quality products, setting a new benchmark for content creators who want all the versatility of both horizontal and vertical shooting, but without the camera shake!