Zhiyun Smooth Q2, 3-axis handheld smartphone gimbal stabilizer for iPhone, Samsung, Android, iOS, with time-lapse subject tracking
SKU: GW46.0009
i purchased this for the object tracking functionality. Unfortunately it does not work. I exchanged emails with the company's technical support team who acknowledged I was operating the unit correctly and they stated that their must be a problem with the associated App that they would let their R&D team know about. They suggested I return the product.
18/11/2019
Lightweight, compact, metal build, and simple to use. Great battery life.
01/11/2019
Stabilizer works well with iPhone. Zy play software has lots of functionality but documentation is not very good. Fits nicely in BUBM case. It really does fit in my pants pocket.
31/10/2019
So I'll break my experience up into two sections. Aesthetics and performance.Aesthetics:The packaging: the packaging amazing. Opening Zhiyun's products feel premium and this was, by no means, any different. The white box, the new tech smell, the layers and packaging, the sponge to protect the equipment, it was all an amazing unboxing experience.The device: Everyone that held the gimbal shared the same first reaction as me. It feels premium. The handle feels sweat resistant like Velcro. Very grippy and amazing. It also feels sturdy enough to tank a drop or two.Performance:Set-up: basic one two set up. It's super easy, super quick. I actually took time to balance the phone (something unnecessary) and it actually balanced very well. But even just putting the phone in there it worked just as great.Operation: the joystick is very grippy, very nice. It's fun. To use. Very very snappy. I love the follow mode.Locking: the magnetic lock is very very cool. Reliable too. Powering on the gimbal when it's locked keeps the motors disabled. This is very safe. No strain on the motor. No damage. Only wish I had was the orbit had a lock too.Final words: the gimbal is light, small, study, beautiful and very very fun to use.
29/10/2019
This Gimbal is by far the best one I have ever used.1- It is incredibly smooth. The footage taken with it have just about no shaking at all. The only movement in the camera is the movement that you introduce, with pans/tilts or tracking/dolly type movements. It completely stabilizes the footage and makes it look incredibly2- It is VERY VERY powerful. I use it with the Samsung s8+, which is already pretty heavy, and I throw on a moment 58mm lens, case, and a Ride videomic mini in the audio port; the gimbal manages to hold it all absolutely steady and doesn't struggle under the weight of any of it.3- It is incredibly customizable. The default settings are fine, and I ended up using them, but you can adjust the sensitivity, smoothness, speed and acceleration of the control stick via the the computer software, which is very easy to use, and the app that's free in the appstore.4- The 5 modes are very versatile and altogether, they encompass pretty much anything you would need to do with a gimbal or stabilizer.5- The battery life is INCREDIBLY long; I used it almost all day to test out the features and it was only showing me halfway on the battery monitor
29/10/2019
My goodness, this is a great gimbal. I have the Zhiyun smooth 3 and it has been my go-to for a couple years. I’ve tried the dji osmo mobile 2 and the smooth 4. I preferred the smooth 3 over those, and I got some great shots using it...but it is big and bulky and I find myself leaving it behind more often than not.Enter the Zhiyun Smooth Q2.I cannot express how compact this gimbal is compared to others. Before this was released I picked up the DJI Osmo Mobile 3 because of its fold-down function. It still felt big and I haven’t been able to bring it everywhere I want. I returned it and decided to give the smoothQ2 a chance. This thing actually fits in my pocket comfortably. It does everything I’ve loved about the smooth 3 and in a simpler fashion. It has a robust build without feeling bulky. If you are on the fence about getting this or another compact gimbal, give this one a chance. The app could use some work, but the product itself is the best there is for a phone.
25/10/2019
Great compact gimbal for your smart phone. The build quality is similar to my Weebill Lab. It’s very ergonomic and made of aluminum. It’s a lot more sturdy than other cell phone gimbals made of plastic that I’ve used in the past. The grip has a rubberized coating that helps keep the Smooth Q2 in your hand. The motors are smooth and quiet. The holding mechanism for the phone was able to accept my iPhone X without having to remove my case( a big plus compared to other cell phone gimbals I’ve used.) It’s small footprint helps me get smooth video footage without standing out or getting noticed in a crowd.
25/10/2019
This is a good gimbal but be aware that with a Galaxy S10+, it is difficult to keep the motor out of the frame. If you are buying a gimbal for the S10+, a DJI might be a better fit.
22/10/2019