Quick update, zhiyun actually saw this and reached out to offer a 10% discount code ZY10TOCXM on ALL of their amazon sales, so im leaving this code to you at NO OBLIGATION. I still recommend searching around for deals but if you do purchase using this code, I do appreciate your support. Any other gimbal questions feel free to reach my on IG @ MrTechTok Cheers!

Excellent! I've watched all three of these primarily because of your straight-forward reviews; to the point with relevant observations for those of us beginning this journey. Thank you.

Nice review man. Keep going that way.

Really excellent review. Different from everything else out there. Just straight and to the point. Well done.

DJI OSMO 5 vs ZHIYUN SMOOTH 5S COMING TOMORROW~! Stay Tuned

Thank you for this video comparison. I have the Zhiyun Smooth 4. Unfortunately, this last drop has taken it out! When plugging it into the power source, nothing lights up. I have dropped it repeatedly because of its bulky size, and you are right. It does not fit in most bags. This was an excellent point to bring up to new Gimbal customers. If Zhiyun solved that problem, it would be fantastic! Now, I have to purchase another gimble and fast. As a real estate agent, 70% of what I shoot is indoors, in low light, and with Atlanta weather, that might be closer to 80%. I need to shoot in tight spaces i.e., rooms and closets. What lens and filters do you recommend for an iPhone 13 if I want to use the 5s? By the way, thanks for the recommendation for the Aputure MC Pocket RGB Light with Magnets.

I watched a lot of review, but this one is more clear and straight forward. Thanks.

Don't use the Zhiyun Smooth 5S for Samsung S23 Ultra. Maybe not even any Android phone in general because the Apps the gimbals uses, are not compatible with a lot of the functions. The Smooth 5S clamps barely open enough to fit a 6.8inch screen (which my Ultra model has) and the design of the clamps put pressure on your screen corners its holding. This resulted in my new S23 Ultra screen cracking the first time I used this gimbal. Save yourselves the trouble.

The smooth 5 is not a good gimbal. I returned mine because i was constantly losing the level. I bought a Feiyu tech G6 in 2018 for my Gopro and it work fine

There are a lot of issues with this device with post sales support. Many questions on defective devices on Facebook and rarely does anyone from Z answer questions. That scares me because DJI has fantastic customer supporting their devices.

Can you tell me what Best DJI Osmo se 2022 vs dji 4se

Thanks for your review. This Smooth 5 S is definitely not good for any serious iPhone shooting as it will work with a phone only seeing that you said that it can withstand only 330 grams. So no cages not even the lighter Smallrig cage, no lenses, no mics. I was considering getting this gimbal as my first experience but it's out of question now. And seeing the price I really don't see why anyone would buy this limited gimball when more professional ones will be of similar price.

Can I use this with my Samsingg A53 5G??

hi, i from Brazil, i need help. balanced six steps calibration, positions of gimbal is very dificult. do use calibrations in 6 steps, used software Zhiun gimbal tools

Thank you for the video. Can it position face down so the ground can be videoed from a birds eye POV?

Great review thanks. Subscribed.

This looks pretty good for my Vivo X80 Pro. I got a Smooth Q3 before getting the Vivo X80 Pro but when you try to mount it on the phone it messes up with the control buttons on the phone since they're located pretty much in the middle of the body side.

Really, really appreciate your work and reviews. Thank you!

I bought this one but it’s not the s 😢 so I’m only missing out on a light right ? Because I have the combo

Thanks for your review. I think you shouldn't recommend this Smooth 5S in your " honest review" at all. I am looking for a first gimball to use with my iPhone 14 Pro but this is definitely not for any serious work with iPhones as it won't hold the weight of a cage (Beastgrip or even the lighter Smallrig) with lens and shotgun. You say somewhere in the comments that the 5S can hold 330 grams which is practically just the weight of the phone. As a matter of fact, after having watched the review, I really think people should just buy a good selfie stick and use a cam app with good stabilisation mode such as Beastcam rather than buy this gimbal. Seeing the price, it's better to get an older model of a more professional gimball or spend a bit more and get a more decent gimball such as the Weevil 3S. As for using the iPhone on its own I think its' silly to spend over £200 on something that will be nothing but a toy as using iPhone without lenses ,ND filters and a real shotgun will limit the quality of the shooting considerably.

ok sir GoPro Hero 11 camera Weed zhiyun smooth 5S gimbal Can you take advantage of it?

is it iphone's stabilization while running or stab? i mean iPhone also has good stabilization

At 01:25 in the video, when you laid it on the table, what is the length of it? Great review!

Why wouldn't I buy it? In general I see that your opinion is positive.

So the menu system doesn’t change in vertical mode in the pro app? It stays..as it thinks it’s in landscape?? If so…is that going to change with a firmware update???

Dang, at first I would be like, yup DJI ftw, but nope, that one has tilt limitations far worst than this Wish there was a better action camera [ that doesn’t fall prey to the over heating issues that ALL action camera fall for ] And the gimbals, well, using an iPhone 14pM, makes me a bit nervous , regarding the grip strength and the stability. For anyone who has bought this, with the 14pM, does Vlogging on a motor bike get dangerous ? As in road bumps and what not ?

This gimbal will handle phone with additional ND filter ?

Can you please do a review on MOZA AIRCROSS S.

My cell phone weight 297 grams. Will it work.

Thank you 🙏☺️😊😌😀😁

Are you using Pro Max? I wasted my money on Smooth 4, it cannot hold my iPhone 13 Pro Mx...

Awesome review !!! Can you lock the tilt and roll motors and have only the pan motor working . I have a Osmo 6 on a full size tripod and when panning left to right I sometimes accidentally tilt up or down when using the joystick.

Thanks for review, will stay with the 5 for now then 👍

will the 13pro max fit?

Thanks for the review! I am wondering about the payload. I have iphone 14pro with anamorhic lens from Moment, totaling to a weight od 400g. Any info if it holds?

Smooth S5 or DJI OM6?? 🤔

Can it works with smallrig cage with 13 pro max ?

智云5s有两个问题，一是必须要用智云的app，没法用手机原生的拍照app。二是比较大的手机带上壳子横着的时候没法配平，那个轴会挡住。视频做的不错，手动赞一个

Is too bad is not a steady cam, when you walk it doesn't flow smooth straight, you can tell you are walking, it moved up and down a little

Thank you for being honest ❤

Is this an Iphone 14 pro Max? I tried the Gimbal with my Iphone 14 Pro Max and it was literally crying. The motors couldnt handle the phone and the phone is so big that you cant move it around to all positions while it is in portrait mode..

Thanks, great video; what about external lenses?

can you do Hohem isteady M6 vs Zhiyun Smooth 5S?

Thank you, this video is really helpful. Regarding the basic combo (which I'm planning to purchase, would I need to pay for the ZY App for it is does not include the Zhiyun Prime Card.

Thanks for the great review!

Is it compatible with Android phones?

Hohem iSteady M6. Review. When?

Hey man solid review btw lemme ask you a question, I want to do gym vlogs with iPhone 14 pro max and want to attach anamorphic lens and moments filter which gimbal would be best. And also one more thing can the rode wireless go 2 be attached with any of the gimbals that you will recommend. Thanks man liked n subd!

Can I use AirPods as mic?

Looking at the design of this gimbal it seems that it's not possible to attach a usb wireless mic system like a rode or saramonic or DJI mic right?

The fact that apps are by subscription only AND that tiny, impossible to use outside mode display, make this a no-keeper. Sent mine back. If I can't tell which mode I'm in, then this is useless. If I have to rent software in order to take a full advantage of this thing, after spending almost $200 is just pure greed.

Can you put the link for the mentioned light?

Can i buy it for s22 ultra ?

I have one it is amazing 🤩

DO NOT buy a Smooth 5 S. I just did and on the latest and greatest Android phones we tested the apps are still garbage and only good for 30 fps including in 1080P which is insanely bad!! StaCam, ZyPlay, ZyCam all of them DO NOT WORK on an S22, S23, Note 9, Note 10, Pixel 6, a couple different LG phones, so yeah it stinks if you are an android user. YOU are FORCED to use the phone's native camera app to record at anything 60 fps, 1080 4K 60.. NONE of those work on the Zhiyun apps. They have NOT worked since the Smooth 4 many years ago and though there have been thousands of requests to fix this, they have not and seem to not care to fix it. That said, surprise... the OSMO 4, 5, 6 all have the same issues. If you have Android, you are stick with your phone's own camera app and will NOT be able to use any of the features of the gimbals mentioned. DJI or Zhiyun... same crap, and yes, the same goes for the Moza. NONE of those mfg's have a fix for the basics of the basics in Android 1080 P 60 fps or 4K 60.... what a stupid oversight How far behind now is Zhiyun on their app supported devices...? The last shown NEW phone on their own PDF of supported devices is the S21 which is already a 2 Year old phone!! IF you do not have iOS device, you will NOT be happy with this gimbal or the supporting apps. IF you choose to use it with the native camera app, it is a nice gimbal that beats the OSMO in many ways for it's ability to support more weight. As for the apps, I read Filmic Pro HAS broken the 60 fps barrier, but their limit on Samsung is the telephoto lens option.. but all Wide modes do work... So again it shows these gimbal makers haven't even tried!!!

Super solid review!

Would you recommend this over the Q4?

Will this work with a GoPro too?

Great video I'm after a gimble to use with my s22 ultra Samsung for a skiing holiday so need a tracking and sports mode will this be suitable

Thank you for the video, but honestly, I swear to god, if the difference between 5 and 5s are the lights, is it so, so hard that someone makes an actual footage with the damn lights? Omg its super frustrating. Why is it so hard that someone shows one of the selling points of a product. I know it has lights, i can see the lights, i want to see the lights doing their jooooob

Nobody said anything about bad tracking. ZHIYUN Smooth 5S tracking is not good compare to Dji and it works only in HD mode . Forget about 4k tracking with this gimbal...

I like it

Very well done review my friend 👍👍

2 apps and both have a ridiculous paywall. They give you "Prime" for a year w/basic features...but hey here's "Prime+" with even more basic features and guess what ..you have to pay...wow. These guys dropped the ball big time w/this. Great hardware, ripoff software. Sad. Will be returning/

Don’t waste your time to buy this

if you want to use face tracking feature, think twice before bye this gimbal! It's terrible.As soon as ZY Cami app lost your face it will move camera in far left or right and it cannot pick up the face again. Expensive and useless without proper face tracking!

Bad audio. Sorry, I couldn’t listen to it.

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