1. On point 2. Honest 3. Clear suggestion to buy, no ambiguity 4. Tested with case, filters, lenses ( nobody has reviewed that before for this gimbal ) Thank you very much to take time out and providing this amazing review. 🙌🙌🙌
I know you posted this last year but I have to say, you got straight to the point and you explained everything in a way which even I was able to understand. I am buying this :)
Have just taken mine out of its box for the first time and popped it on charge while I watch your tutorial / review (which is excellent by the way). Looking forward to using it!
Solid review, appreciate your info on Filmic Pro integration straight from the manufacturers and developers. It's a well designed product but the software/integration is weak right now. I found that even in ZY Cami, the zoom function works but the focus does not work on the wheel. Biggest improvements in my view - 1) motors are stronger and quieter 2) no obstruction of ultrawide lens by gimbal 3) no need for counterweights even when using Moment lenses and filters.
I’ve just got mine, and I’m having the same problem with the focus wheel. Also, my follow tracking doesn’t seem to work properly either. It’s frustrating because it feels pretty solid other than that. But I might send it back, as those are 2 of the reasons I got it.
The focus pull ring could be such a game changer holy shit, I just wish they’d build a gimbal strong enough to support a phone in a cage so that way you could use a DOF adapter or actual lenses too
I just shot a full length feature on an LGV40. Twenty months of intense, focused work. I used a Hohem iSteady X for a lot of it, always with a clipped on variable ND filter and it worked pretty well. Not the app, but just for stabilization that gimbal was pretty good. And I pushed it to its limits. The app didn’t work better than my controls in the phone, so I just used the LG for all my manual settings. Shot 24fps. Greatest creative experience of my life. Can’t wait to submit to your festival when you open it up again. I’ve learned a lot from your channel. Thank you for that. Always looking forward to more content from you.
It's definitely the best smartphone gimbal I've ever used.You can get shots from almost every angles with no limitation!It would be great if smooth 5 could be integrated with Filmic pro!
@@swiatnabiwaku853 I think L type adapter can fix this problem. I am also searching for best gimbal and I will use wireless mic. Unfortunately there is no best and suiting for all requirements(
After recording video with the Moza Mini-Mi gimbal, it was so frustrating when using a widescreen lens to always find the motor or part of the gimbal in the videos I was taking. I’m glad that this is not a problem with the Smooth 5! Great review!
My kit, iphone 13 pro, Smallrig cage, Moment 1.33 anamorphic lens and Tiffen Black Pro Mist 1/4 filter all weigh 373 grams. I was able to mount this on the Zhiyun Smooth 5 :). You make a great videoblog. Sorry for my english i am old date. Greetings from Poland.
Just got iPhone 13 pro max with Smallrig case and anamorphic lens. Itching to get a gimbal for this to round out the kit and your vid confirmed that Zhiyun Smooth 5 is the right choice. Didn’t get the add-ons, but I think it’ll do. Thanks for sharing!
Thank you for the video. Great Presentation on smooth 5 . May I know the details of the music is used 3:38 min , is it royalty free ? Can you share the details
This is a complete guide, thanks for sharing and taking the time to do your research and place the info in a such way that is easy for us to understand it.
Thank you for this, I found your channel through a search result of this video. I am looking to dive into this world, so this and some of your other videos are mighty handy. 😎
Thank you for a great detailed review! After looking at it, I realized that I would not buy this stabilizer. It simply won't work with the Moment lenses and the SYNCO G1L radio microphone. iPhone 13 will grip the end of the case and will be difficult to balance. Portrait mode is very inconvenient to work with. Thank you again for your helpful work!
The Smooth 5 has a screw in mount on the right side of the handle to allow the attachment of an external microphone. Amazon has all the adapters you’ll need. I attached my Nikon ME-1 mic to the mount and use a right angle power/mic plug to my iPhone. The me-1 uses a simple short cable and the Smooth 5 has no problem with the cable for most shots.
Yeah the selling point is that you can use it on filmic pro now . I don’t like that filmic will be subscription but no other third party camera apps support gimbals
Great video......I learned a lot ......got mine a month ago. I have a question plz .......do I need the ZY cami app in order to be able to use an external mic ?
@@zhiyunsupportglobal706 Thank you so much for replying.......I’m still a beginner and all of this is new to me. I’m working on my first video and I still didn’t use the app.......I feel kind of overwhelmed because there’s so much to learn
Thanks 🙏 for your video… you probably forgot that you asked me to wait till NOV to buy a new gimbal 😀… my waiting time is for sure paid off… I ordered it and can’t wait …. Thanks again. Happy holidays 🙏👍
Well Iphone pro max is 238 g while mini version is just 140 g . So that means for mini version we can easly put ND filter . ALso on latest SONY. Anyway on othr channels i saw video that we need to find out which ND filter is good for our phone model. Not all ND filters are doing their job
I've been using just a small tripod for the last year but I have developed shakes in my hand so my filming has been effected drasticall. So I started looking at gimbals months ago but I find alot of them feel cheap in the hand and the apps seem clunky and are hit or miss with android, and buying cheap always comes with disappointments so you end up not using what bought so buying quality but not ridiculously priced. I live in 🇨🇦 so the price is $209 for just the gimbal with tripod and $276 with the combo. Shiyun Smooth 5 seems like a well thought out gimbal with the button locations and having a joystick as well.
Does anyone know why my audio is not recording on the Smooth 5 with an Iphone 12 pro max and StaCam app? There is literally NO support or forums for this gimbal!
I'm new to this place? but what an absolute perfection of a review, i wish other reviewers had a similar showing! Thanks for the review anyways as now I'm for sure going to get this, i had the DJI om 5 in mind but having a iPhone 13 pro that has a heavy case it might of been tricky. Thanks a lot!
Doubts (iphone 11 pro max) 1- the focus function of ZY cami, can you buy it? 2- with Fimic-pro the focus does not work with the ultra wide angle lens, I do not understand. 3- How is the cell phone charging port that is on the upper motor used? Greetings from Bolivia.
You do a great job with your videos and content. I have the S22 Ultra- I hear that the app is pretty much useless with Android phones - it seems like you should be able to have the phone connect to the gimble via bluetooth and have some basic functions. It would be great if someone created an app that worked with the phones.
Great tutorial and I’m sure once I work out how to charge it (Cable supplied has USB B one end with USB C the other?) Getting it powered and understanding the indicator flashing combinations would have been a useful segment😉)
Great review. So far the best option for big phones + filters + lenses (without entering the hybrid world). However, increasing the payload to 400 gr it would have given us all more peace of mind. And it would be the definitive gimbal. Hopefully in v2. Did you try fast action movements with a lens + 2 filters? (VND, cinebloom in my case). I wonder if the actual payload works only under more smooth movements.. Thanks for your help. Always enlightening.
I don't really use that sport mode or Go Mode for fast movements with a gimbal. If I want fast movements I use hand held. I did try it briefly and it reacted fine.
I had some issues doing fast movements. Too fast and the gimbal would switch from landscape to portrait. It's not an enormous deal, but I hope there's a fix coming for it.
@@MichaelMHughes Thanks for the info, appreciate it. What’s your setup? I’d like to use this gimbal with a iPhone 12PM + 1 lens + two filters. I know this setup is beyond the payload specified in the specs. However some people say the Smooth 5 can handle this heavy setup. That’s why I’m asking users opinions. Many thanks!
I'vd been waiting for your review Simon. Was considering the Crane M3 or the Ronin SC2 but both are pricey. This one is a no brainer. Definately getting the Smooth 5 👍😄
Just wish the Moment lens adaptors for the iPhone Pro Max would ship already ~ I pre-ordered back the first week of October and just got an email that they have been delayed again now expected to deliver the end of December ~ I picked up both the Smooth 5 and the Crane M3 ~ SmallRig has a cage for the iPhone 13 Pro Max that takes the moment lenses but it is too large to the Smooth 5 thought it was fairly simple to balance on the Crane M3
I haven't seen one youtuber yet to actually say what do the different modes do.. you all say follow mode, pan follow lock mode etc. But what do they do? What do they mean? When I'm filming what happens when I use them?
I bought this gimbal specifically so I could change modes with the buttons rather than having to go into the app. Unfortunately the mode lights are so dim on the gimbal that when I'm outside in daylight it's impossible to see what mode the gimbal is in or even if the gimbal is turned on or off. This seems like a flaw that should have been mentioned in the review.
These gimbals and nice and all but can they be used without built in image stabilization and be acceptably stable without some sort of software later? I have an S22 and it suffers from video stutters once every 10 seconds or so with image stabil on. I will be experimenting with it on my old heavy Glidecam with image stabil turned off to see. Maybe that's all I need.
I have an iPhone 13 Pro Max and it’s in an Otterbox Defender Series Pro XT case. Do I need to remove my case before mounting or can I leave it in the case when mounting?
I still don't know if I should get this one or the DJI om6, to go with my pixel 6 pro. I like that this one can go all directions. Also the payload is pretty big. But it does not seem to be as quick to use as the DJI one...
Hello , excellent video, I have a query, I have tried to find the option from the gimbal to be able to change the "video recording" option to take a photo, I saw in the video that you turned the wheel, but nevertheless it does not work for me , and it is a bit inconvenient to have to change the option from the mobile. please help me.
1. On point
2. Honest
3. Clear suggestion to buy, no ambiguity
4. Tested with case, filters, lenses ( nobody has reviewed that before for this gimbal )
Thank you very much to take time out and providing this amazing review. 🙌🙌🙌
I know you posted this last year but I have to say, you got straight to the point and you explained everything in a way which even I was able to understand.
I am buying this :)
Have just taken mine out of its box for the first time and popped it on charge while I watch your tutorial / review (which is excellent by the way). Looking forward to using it!
cantact me ,i have free gimbal
Solid review, appreciate your info on Filmic Pro integration straight from the manufacturers and developers. It's a well designed product but the software/integration is weak right now. I found that even in ZY Cami, the zoom function works but the focus does not work on the wheel. Biggest improvements in my view - 1) motors are stronger and quieter 2) no obstruction of ultrawide lens by gimbal 3) no need for counterweights even when using Moment lenses and filters.
Have you done the firmware upgrade?
I’ve just got mine, and I’m having the same problem with the focus wheel. Also, my follow tracking doesn’t seem to work properly either. It’s frustrating because it feels pretty solid other than that. But I might send it back, as those are 2 of the reasons I got it.
The focus pull ring could be such a game changer holy shit, I just wish they’d build a gimbal strong enough to support a phone in a cage so that way you could use a DOF adapter or actual lenses too
Best point made here was the gimbal obscures the preview but that this is better than having it in the recording. Thank you for clarifying this.
The most comprehensive review I've seen on the Smooth 5. Thank you!
I've watched many reviews on a wide variety of products.. Your reviews are the absolute best! Thank you! 👏
Thank you 😊
I've seen a few other reviews on this and other gimbals from the brand but this one takes the cake.
I just shot a full length feature on an LGV40. Twenty months of intense, focused work. I used a Hohem iSteady X for a lot of it, always with a clipped on variable ND filter and it worked pretty well. Not the app, but just for stabilization that gimbal was pretty good. And I pushed it to its limits. The app didn’t work better than my controls in the phone, so I just used the LG for all my manual settings. Shot 24fps. Greatest creative experience of my life. Can’t wait to submit to your festival when you open it up again. I’ve learned a lot from your channel. Thank you for that. Always looking forward to more content from you.
That's awesome! Congratulations 👏
It's definitely the best smartphone gimbal I've ever used.You can get shots from almost every angles with no limitation!It would be great if smooth 5 could be integrated with Filmic pro!
It is not suitable for professional purposes because the microphone cannot be connected. Unsuccessful design, useless gimbal model.
@@swiatnabiwaku853 use an 90 degree Adapter and you are fine
Good job explaining! Thank you! Very helpful! I just ordered one. Can’t wait to play with it!
I like the music in the demo.Sounds like I am watching a nice dramatic scene.
Simon, thanks so much. Gimbal reviews are most welcome.
Very nice review, straight to the point. Finally a dedicated smartphone gimbal which can support a heavier set up.
It is not suitable for professional purposes because the microphone cannot be connected. Unsuccessful design, useless gimbal model.
@@swiatnabiwaku853 I think L type adapter can fix this problem. I am also searching for best gimbal and I will use wireless mic. Unfortunately there is no best and suiting for all requirements(
@@swiatnabiwaku853 for professional purposes you don’t use a phone. Useless comment
After recording video with the Moza Mini-Mi gimbal, it was so frustrating when using a widescreen lens to always find the motor or part of the gimbal in the videos I was taking. I’m glad that this is not a problem with the Smooth 5! Great review!
My kit, iphone 13 pro, Smallrig cage, Moment 1.33 anamorphic lens and Tiffen Black Pro Mist 1/4 filter all weigh 373 grams. I was able to mount this on the Zhiyun Smooth 5 :). You make a great videoblog. Sorry for my english i am old date. Greetings from Poland.
That's awesome 😃
Pre-ordered one as soon as I heard about it’s payload. Can’t wait to start using it!
Just got iPhone 13 pro max with Smallrig case and anamorphic lens. Itching to get a gimbal for this to round out the kit and your vid confirmed that Zhiyun Smooth 5 is the right choice. Didn’t get the add-ons, but I think it’ll do. Thanks for sharing!
Thank you for the video. Great Presentation on smooth 5 .
May I know the details of the music is used 3:38 min , is it royalty free ? Can you share the details
Nice job! I have been using zhiyun smooth 5 for the last 10 days and I am very satisfied!
This is a complete guide, thanks for sharing and taking the time to do your research and place the info in a such way that is easy for us to understand it.
Thank you for this, I found your channel through a search result of this video.
I am looking to dive into this world, so this and some of your other videos are mighty handy. 😎
S21 Ultra, Zhiyun 5 + FilmicPro: When when when? :)
Amazing video as I ordered this to use with my 14 pro max. Thank you.
Thanks Simon for the great video. It gave me a kick start to this gimbal and I highly recommend to anyone who just started gimbaling like me. Cheers!
This video is fire.... a very detailed review, Than you!
Very informative video and well presented. I like your calm voice which adds to the all round high quality of the video. Well done, Sir!
Thank you for this review! I first saw a blurb about the Smooth 5 a few days ago. I am considering purchasing this item. Great work, as always.
Good to see Filmic Pro now supports it.
Great narration....you should do documentaries !
😁 I do th-cam.com/video/R64FuaAKMyU/w-d-xo.html
You're an artist 😊 thank you for this detailed, informative and so pleasant to watch video.
Thank you Sarah glad you enjoyed it 😀 😊
Any word on when Zhiyun Smooth 5
will work with Filmic Pro???
Thank you for a great detailed review! After looking at it, I realized that I would not buy this stabilizer. It simply won't work with the Moment lenses and the SYNCO G1L radio microphone. iPhone 13 will grip the end of the case and will be difficult to balance. Portrait mode is very inconvenient to work with. Thank you again for your helpful work!
The Smooth 5 has a screw in mount on the right side of the handle to allow the attachment of an external microphone.
Amazon has all the adapters you’ll need. I attached my Nikon ME-1 mic to the mount and use a right angle power/mic plug to my iPhone. The me-1 uses a simple short cable and the Smooth 5 has no problem with the cable for most shots.
@@kentheckethorn1926 great information, thanks for sharing your solution to this problem
Great vid! The best review so far of the smooth 5. My DJI phone gimbals drive me mad!!! Have this one on order. Cheers
Smooth 5 or crane 2m at same budget today?? What’s the difference and what is better?
Hi Simon, please help !
Between smooth 5 versus crane m2 which is best ???
Thank you, regards !
for a smartphone, smooth 5
Brilliant review video and overview thank you
Smooth review. Thanks mate
you can get a 90-degree usb-c adapter on amazon. That way, you don't have to bend the charging cable wire at all while it's connected to the phone.
Yeah the selling point is that you can use it on filmic pro now . I don’t like that filmic will be subscription but no other third party camera apps support gimbals
Your house looks beautiful! Great taste 👌
You never do a bad video! Thank you.
Great video......I learned a lot ......got mine a month ago.
I have a question plz .......do I need the ZY cami app in order to be able to use an external mic ?
Hello, if you use Smooth 5 to take a video via ZY cami APP, it does not need to use an external mic.
@@zhiyunsupportglobal706 Thank you so much for replying.......I’m still a beginner and all of this is new to me. I’m working on my first video and I still didn’t use the app.......I feel kind of overwhelmed because there’s so much to learn
Thank you Simon! Excellent presentation! Most useful. ;-) T
There are T cables for Apple's lightning and USB C connectors
Fantastic review of a really promising product! I have a smooth 4 and been using it for a while now, Mayne Christmas is a perfect time for an upgrade!
Looks like a solid upgrade from the Smooth 4. Good review, and thanks for sharing.
Thanks 🙏 for your video… you probably forgot that you asked me to wait till NOV to buy a new gimbal 😀… my waiting time is for sure paid off… I ordered it and can’t wait …. Thanks again. Happy holidays 🙏👍
ah glad you held out. Happy holidays!
On the topic of the mic being difficult to fit. What do you think about L shaped cables?
Well Iphone pro max is 238 g while mini version is just 140 g . So that means for mini version we can easly put ND filter . ALso on latest SONY. Anyway on othr channels i saw video that we need to find out which ND filter is good for our phone model. Not all ND filters are doing their job
U deserve more subscribers ur so underrated man much love keep it up
Appreciate it
I've been using just a small tripod for the last year but I have developed shakes in my hand so my filming has been effected drasticall. So I started looking at gimbals months ago but I find alot of them feel cheap in the hand and the apps seem clunky and are hit or miss with android, and buying cheap always comes with disappointments so you end up not using what bought so buying quality but not ridiculously priced. I live in 🇨🇦 so the price is $209 for just the gimbal with tripod and $276 with the combo. Shiyun Smooth 5 seems like a well thought out gimbal with the button locations and having a joystick as well.
Very helpful. Thank you.
Does anyone know why my audio is not recording on the Smooth 5 with an Iphone 12 pro max and StaCam app? There is literally NO support or forums for this gimbal!
many thanks for this video. can I use the dji wireless microphone with the iphone pro max and this gimbal?
I'm new to this place? but what an absolute perfection of a review, i wish other reviewers had a similar showing! Thanks for the review anyways as now I'm for sure going to get this, i had the DJI om 5 in mind but having a iPhone 13 pro that has a heavy case it might of been tricky. Thanks a lot!
Filmic pro fully supports Smooth 5 and OM5 now!!
Thank your review. I love it!
Excited for this
Is there any way to add a mic to this while using an iPhone 12 Pro Max..?
Love the video. I am going to make the purchase.
Thank you!
Doubts (iphone 11 pro max)
1- the focus function of ZY cami, can you buy it?
2- with Fimic-pro the focus does not work with the ultra wide angle lens, I do not understand.
3- How is the cell phone charging port that is on the upper motor used?
Greetings from Bolivia.
You do a great job with your videos and content. I have the S22 Ultra- I hear that the app is pretty much useless with Android phones - it seems like you should be able to have the phone connect to the gimble via bluetooth and have some basic functions. It would be great if someone created an app that worked with the phones.
"the app"? The Zhiyun app or the Filmic pro app that now interfaces with the Smooth 5? not clear.
Great tutorial and I’m sure once I work out how to charge it (Cable supplied has USB B one end with USB C the other?)
Getting it powered and understanding the indicator flashing combinations would have been a useful segment😉)
Can you make a video explaining all the modes in great detail and which shots they are used for pls
Great review. So far the best option for big phones + filters + lenses (without entering the hybrid world). However, increasing the payload to 400 gr it would have given us all more peace of mind. And it would be the definitive gimbal. Hopefully in v2. Did you try fast action movements with a lens + 2 filters? (VND, cinebloom in my case). I wonder if the actual payload works only under more smooth movements.. Thanks for your help. Always enlightening.
I don't really use that sport mode or Go Mode for fast movements with a gimbal. If I want fast movements I use hand held. I did try it briefly and it reacted fine.
@@SiHorrocks Thanks!
I had some issues doing fast movements. Too fast and the gimbal would switch from landscape to portrait. It's not an enormous deal, but I hope there's a fix coming for it.
@@MichaelMHughes Thanks for the info, appreciate it. What’s your setup? I’d like to use this gimbal with a iPhone 12PM + 1 lens + two filters. I know this setup is beyond the payload specified in the specs. However some people say the Smooth 5 can handle this heavy setup. That’s why I’m asking users opinions. Many thanks!
@@MickaLuna I only used the 13 Pro Max with a case. But there was no suggestion it was nearing a limit and the motors seemed very strong.
Thank you very much for your valuable teachings .
Is it possible to program the joystick to be less sensitive or to move slower?
Best wishes.
Julio.
I believe fulcrum would be the correct terminology - Fulcrum: "the point on which a lever rests or is supported and on which it pivots"
Thanks 😃
I'vd been waiting for your review Simon. Was considering the Crane M3 or the Ronin SC2 but both are pricey. This one is a no brainer. Definately getting the Smooth 5 👍😄
Good choice!
It is not suitable for professional purposes because the microphone cannot be connected. Unsuccessful design, useless gimbal model.
Now supported by filmicpro 👍🏻
good helpful review but ahout for iphone 13 pro max?
Regarding usb port: why not using cable with 90 degr connector?
How can I use the front facing camera on an iphone 13 pro max? Can you use it with the arm facing the other way?
Very nice clear review full of useful information .
I got mine just now lol and thats why Im heree
This was helpful!
thanks for review! i wonder if it can hold iphone 15pro + sandmarc tepelphoto lens?
Awesome review thank you very much. I’m gonna purchase one. I was just wondering do you think that would work with a GoPro as well. Thank you
Should i turn off my iPhone 11's built in stabilization while shooting HD 50fps? Landscape/skyscraper shots.
I watched your video, and took the plunge. Although got the 5S. Am I missing something? Does the tracking only work on the selfie camera?
Just wish the Moment lens adaptors for the iPhone Pro Max would ship already ~ I pre-ordered back the first week of October and just got an email that they have been delayed again now expected to deliver the end of December ~ I picked up both the Smooth 5 and the Crane M3 ~ SmallRig has a cage for the iPhone 13 Pro Max that takes the moment lenses but it is too large to the Smooth 5 thought it was fairly simple to balance on the Crane M3
So, I got my samsung galaxy 23 ultra, and I want to get the Freewell case with filters. Would it still function properly?
I haven't seen one youtuber yet to actually say what do the different modes do.. you all say follow mode, pan follow lock mode etc. But what do they do? What do they mean? When I'm filming what happens when I use them?
th-cam.com/video/xACa1xkkwd4/w-d-xo.html
How would u add attachments , like a mic
Hi! Thanks for the review.
Do you know if could add to this device a monopad or stick??
Regards!
Thx for this great review👌
hello brother i ask what apps download for zhiyun smooth5 thank you
Love from India . great video sir Pls suggest good lenses for samsung note 20 ultra for using with zhyiun 5
I bought this gimbal specifically so I could change modes with the buttons rather than having to go into the app. Unfortunately the mode lights are so dim on the gimbal that when I'm outside in daylight it's impossible to see what mode the gimbal is in or even if the gimbal is turned on or off. This seems like a flaw that should have been mentioned in the review.
If I'd encountered that problem I would have mentioned it
Great review thank you!
These gimbals and nice and all but can they be used without built in image stabilization and be acceptably stable without some sort of software later? I have an S22 and it suffers from video stutters once every 10 seconds or so with image stabil on. I will be experimenting with it on my old heavy Glidecam with image stabil turned off to see. Maybe that's all I need.
I have an iPhone 13 Pro Max and it’s in an Otterbox Defender Series Pro XT case. Do I need to remove my case before mounting or can I leave it in the case when mounting?
I still don't know if I should get this one or the DJI om6, to go with my pixel 6 pro.
I like that this one can go all directions. Also the payload is pretty big.
But it does not seem to be as quick to use as the DJI one...
Hello , excellent video, I have a query, I have tried to find the
option from the gimbal to be able to change the "video recording" option
to take a photo, I saw in the video that you turned the wheel, but
nevertheless it does not work for me , and it is a bit inconvenient to
have to change the option from the mobile. please help me.
Thank You brother :)
Excellent review, Simon. I would like to know if gimbal motor noise is noticed when recording a video.
Is this compatible to my Samsung Note20?
Buen video, thanks!! Cómo se llama el lente qué utiliza en el 8:48??