ZHIYUN Smooth 5 Gimbal

ZHIYUN Smooth 5 Gimbal in Kenya

ZHIYUN Smooth 5 Gimbal price in Kenya is Kes 27,000. It weighs 615g and measures 311*168*52mm. It is pretty bulky and weighty compared to other gimbals. The 3-axis design provides smooth and stable footage from any angle, even at extreme angles. On the other hand, the Professional Magnetic Steel Motors ensure high-quality stabilization with upgraded algorithms.

Utilize the Smooth 5’s Wide Range of Motion with 360° unlimited panning, 249° tilting, and 300° rolling. Make use of Low Angle and Super Wide-Angle Shooting. Notably, the motor is at the rear, preventing any blocking while filming. Enjoy the device’s User-friendly control panel. Notably, the Round-Cap Joystick is easy to use for adjusting gimbal status and camera parameters. Besides, the Optimized Control Panel is well-organized for seamless operation.

Shooting in a dimly lit room or environment? Utilize the Smooth 5’s impressive lighting features. The Gimbal’s Magnetic Fill Light provides 360° all-around lighting with adjustable brightness and color temperature (5300K-5700K). fully utilize high brightness for illumination, with peak brightness at an impressive 580 lumens.

Need to be out for long hours shooting? No worries! The devices come installed with a 2,600mAh battery that provides up to 12 hours of continuous use. Moreover, the battery can be charged quickly with a USB Type-C cable. Thanks to Zhiyun Smooth 5 Gimbal’s Wide Phone Clip, it accommodates and supports most smartphones with a width of 50mm to 90mm. Moreover, it has a Max Load Bearing of up to 280g, ensuring stability for various devices.

Buy this impressive, versatile, and well-designed gimbal for unmatched smartphone video content creation. Get it today at Gadget Pulse Kenya.

Unique Selling Points

What makes the Smooth 5 Gimbal stand out?

• Advanced Stabilization: the 3-axis Design provides smooth and stable footage from any angle, even at extreme angles. On the other hand, the Professional Magnetic Steel Motors ensure high-quality stabilization with upgraded algorithms.
• Versatile Shooting Angles: utilize the Smooth 5’s Wide Range of Motion with 360° unlimited panning, 249° tilting, and 300° rolling. Make use of Low Angle and Super Wide-Angle Shooting. Notably, the motor is at the rear, preventing any blocking while filming.
• Lighting Features: the Gimbal’s Magnetic Fill Light provides 360° all-around lighting with adjustable brightness and color temperature (5300K-5700K). fully utilize high brightness for illumination, with Peak Brightness at an impressive 580 lumens.
• User-Friendly Control Panel: The Round-Cap Joystick is easy to use for adjusting gimbal status and camera parameters. Besides, the Optimized Control Panel is well-organized for seamless operation.
• Smart Features: they include
  • SmartFollow 3.0: Tracks moving objects and keeps them centered.
  • Dolly Zoom and Shot Reverse Shot: Achieve cinematic effects with simple operations.
  • ZY Cami App: Unlock more functions like smart tracking, AI editing, gesture control, slow motion, timelapse, and magic panorama.
• Long Battery Life: the device comes installed with a 2,600mAh battery that provides up to 12 hours of continuous use. Moreover, the battery can be charged quickly with a USB Type-C cable.
• Compatibility: thanks to Smooth 5 Gimbal’s Wide Phone Clip, it accommodates and supports most smartphones with a width of 50mm to 90mm. Moreover, it has a Max Load Bearing of up to 280g, ensuring stability for various devices.
• Additional Features: these include:
  • Mini Tripod: Included for more convenient use.
  • Lightweight Design: Compact and easy to carry, shrinking 40% of the body compared to previous models.

ZHIYUN Smooth 5 Gimbal Specifications and Price in Kenya

Detailed Product Description

Powerful Motor Performance

Professional magnetic steel motors with upgraded algorithms and wider phone clamps ensure a safer and easier filmmaking experience. Strong compatibility allows mounting a phone even with wide-angle, telephoto, fisheye, and macro lenses.

Get Every Angle Covered

Shrinking 40% of the body, the 3-axis gimbal is a get-up-and-go gear. The motor is at the rear to prevent any blocking while filming, offering free movements from all perspectives even in low and super-wide angles.

Professional Anti-shake.High-Quality Output

Differing from the anti-shake solution by cropping and suppressing image quality, and the solution that is limited by the camera module structure, the smartphone gimbal offers anti-shake performance with high definition, preserving the original video quality of the smartphone. Enables cinematic and creative movements for the video, providing users an experience to make smartphone films like cinema films.

Magnetic Fill Lighting All-Around

Attach the magnetic fill light for 360° all-around lighting on both sides of the new phone clamp, you can enjoy outstanding lighting backed by the 5300K-5700K color temperature. Also, you can change the colors using the light filters.

• Peak Brightness: 580 Lumens
• Color Temperature Level Range: 5300k-5700K
• CRI: 95

*The magnetic LED fill light needs to be purchased separately. Can be attached with two fill lights at most at the same time.

Newbie-friendly Control Panel

All your movements and operations are just within your fingertips. Round-cap joystick, optimized control panel, and adjustment wheel provide a better experience for users to check and adjust the gimbal status while changing camera parameters on the fly.

New Tricks of Dolly Zoom

Achieve Dolly Zoom and Shot Reverse Shot by switching between zoom and focus with one press. Focus and focal length control at ease with the control wheel.

You can also achieve dolly zoom via ZY Cami. Follow the instructions to have the cinematic effect generated for you without complex operation.

Movements in Variety

Spin around with the 360° vortex mode or expand your vision with the full-on tilt mode. Other modes including PF, L, F, and POV are also supported.

Always Capture the Spotlight

Activate SmartFollow at any time by pressing the button or marking your object on the screen on your smartphone. You can also use a gesture to control camera filming/photo-taking and enable face tracking at a distance.

Power Every Cinematic Video

Backed by a 2600mAh battery, SMOOTH 5 can work up to 12 hrs (tested with the gimbal fully balanced). The charging time is at least 2 hours (measured with a 15W charger)

*When the gimbal is working and the fill light is at the highest brightness level, the runtime is 4.5 hours.

Two-way charging: Smooth-5 can be charged by a portable power bank. Your phone can be charged by the gimbal via a Type-C port on the tilt axis.

Support ZY Cami App & FiLMic Pro App

FiLMic Pro is a professional tool integrated for mobile film-making, giving you an extreme use experience during creation as an alternative to the official App ZY Cami.

What is in the Box?

• Smooth 5 Stabilizer
• Tripod
• Charging Cable.

Pros and Cons of Smooth 5 Gimbal

Pros

• Versatile Shooting Angles
• Comes with a mini tripod for added convenience.
• Round-cap joystick and optimized control panel for easy operation.
• Supports most smartphones (wide compatibility) and can handle devices up to 280g.
• Long battery life, up to 12 hours
• The Gimbal’s battery can be fast charged by USB-C Cable
• The device has some smart features such as SmartFollow 3.0, Dolly Zoom, and Shot Reverse Shot for cinematic effects.
• 3-axis stabilization with professional magnetic steel motors provides smooth and stable footage.
• High-quality lighting, ensuring well-lit shots

Cons

• It is bulkier than most basic Gimbal models.
• Not only is the gimbal bulky, but heavy at 615g. On extended use, it can be tiring, especially when you add the weight of the phone and other accessories used for video recording.
• The high price limits potential buyers who may opt for less costly gimbals for content creation
• Some features require the ZY Cami app, which might not be as intuitive or feature-rich as other gimbal apps.
• Switching between portrait to landscape can be challenging, requiring new set up each time.
• The Smooth 5 has some advanced features and settings, which require time and expertise to master and effective use for best outcomes. This could be limiting for most beginners.

Verdict

ZHIYUN Smooth 5 is a full-package HEAVY DUTY Gimbal device for the best video content creation via your smartphone. It packs a wholesome range of advanced specs, all set to maximize high quality and the best outcome for your video recording efforts. Besides long battery life, User-friendly panel, and wide compatibility for most phones, this Gimbal offers versatile shooting angles (60° unlimited panning, 249° tilting, and 300° rolling, allowing for creative shots) and advanced stabilization. If you are a pro, the better for you as this device is not friendly to beginners who may find it intimidating and not utilize its full capabilities. Though bulky, heavy, and with a steep price to boot, it is worth a shot for pros serious about video content creation via their smartphones.

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