I tried several gimbal side by side and kept this one. Like any phone gimbal it has limitations, but the pros far outweigh the cons - plus in blind testing of footage with friends, all of them independently said footage filmed with the V2 was the most stable.
Ignore the tripod in the pic, that's a 3rd-party octopus not the one that comes in the box. I've added a short video I made for fun to show how smooth the gimbal is - ignore the mosaic jumping around, that was added in post for privacy.
Pros:
- super compact and lightweight
- shorter arm makes it easier to balance the phone and a lot more stable to carry when switched off if you're keeping it in the hand
- AI tracking means you can use it with any camera app
- high load capability up to 280g and fits large phones (my Note 20 Ultra works fine without a case, but too tight with a case on)
- customisable controls via the app, so you can have the joystick work how you want and set the follow speed to suit you
- single button press to swap portrait and landscape
- Hohem tripod is good and acts as a handle extension (but I use an octopus one I bought for a few pounds for more flexibility)
- light weight means easy to use with a long monopod for 'crane' type high angles etc
- simple to switch follow modes
- easy to auto start vortex mode
- easy to slip in a picket and carry just in case you need it any time
- can charge your phone from the gimbal if filming has drained it
Cons
- short handle is great for compactness but unless you have very small hands you'll want the tripod attached for most things
- short arm on the gimbal is far better in almost every way, but does slightly limit tilt movement compared to say Zhiyun Snsooth Q3 or DJI OM4. But I still sent those back and kept this one, as it's easy to learn to work with/around it
-shorter battery life vs the two above, but unless you're planning to shoot longer than 9hrs it's ample - and you should always carry a charging unit anyway
Ignore the tripod in the pic, that's a 3rd-party octopus not the one that comes in the box. I've added a short video I made for fun to show how smooth the gimbal is - ignore the mosaic jumping around, that was added in post for privacy.
Pros:
- super compact and lightweight
- shorter arm makes it easier to balance the phone and a lot more stable to carry when switched off if you're keeping it in the hand
- AI tracking means you can use it with any camera app
- high load capability up to 280g and fits large phones (my Note 20 Ultra works fine without a case, but too tight with a case on)
- customisable controls via the app, so you can have the joystick work how you want and set the follow speed to suit you
- single button press to swap portrait and landscape
- Hohem tripod is good and acts as a handle extension (but I use an octopus one I bought for a few pounds for more flexibility)
- light weight means easy to use with a long monopod for 'crane' type high angles etc
- simple to switch follow modes
- easy to auto start vortex mode
- easy to slip in a picket and carry just in case you need it any time
- can charge your phone from the gimbal if filming has drained it
Cons
- short handle is great for compactness but unless you have very small hands you'll want the tripod attached for most things
- short arm on the gimbal is far better in almost every way, but does slightly limit tilt movement compared to say Zhiyun Snsooth Q3 or DJI OM4. But I still sent those back and kept this one, as it's easy to learn to work with/around it
-shorter battery life vs the two above, but unless you're planning to shoot longer than 9hrs it's ample - and you should always carry a charging unit anyway
18/07/2022
18/07/2022
I purchased this item before couple of months, in the beginning it was working fine. Now it doesn’t. Always goes off. Just waste of money
17/07/2022