{"id":16250,"date":"2017-05-18T13:50:43","date_gmt":"2017-05-18T08:20:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wikitechy.com\/technology\/?p=16250"},"modified":"2017-05-18T13:52:02","modified_gmt":"2017-05-18T08:22:02","slug":"10-best-gimbals-iphone-shoot-stabilized-videos","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wikitechy.com\/technology\/10-best-gimbals-iphone-shoot-stabilized-videos\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Best Gimbals for iPhone to Shoot Stabilized Videos"},"content":{"rendered":"

iPhone cameras have enhanced significantly in the previous couple of years. We can now shoot 4K recordings at 30 FPS, and moderate movement recordings at even 240 FPS. With every one of the headways in camera innovation, alongside things like Optical Image Stabilization, and the sky is the limit from there, the video shooting ability of these gadgets is at an extraordinary point. Be that as it may, in case you’re hoping to shoot any kind of expert looking recordings, you will require a gimbal to guarantee a steady video. In this way, in case you’re pondering which gimbal to purchase, here are the 10 best gimbals for iPhone to shoot settled recordings:<\/p>\n

1. DJI Osmo Mobile<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n

The DJI Osmo Mobile is quite simply\u00a0one of the best smartphone gimbals<\/strong>\u00a0you can buy. The device comes with 3 axis\u00a0stabilization, and uses brushless motors to keep your device in place.\u00a0Along with that, the smartphone sensor in the Osmo\u2019s cradle ensures that the stabilization is only in effect, when\u00a0a smartphone is present in the Osmo \u2013 this ensures that it doesn\u2019t waste battery needlessly. Talking about the battery, the Osmo\u2019s battery lasts almost\u00a04 hours on a single charge<\/strong>, and charges with an AUX port, present behind the grip.<\/p>\n

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You can use the\u00a0joystick to pan<\/strong>\u00a0the phone around while shooting videos, and you can use the shutter, and recording buttons to click pictures, or start\/stop recording when using the\u00a0DJI Go app<\/a>\u00a0on your phone. One of the biggest advantages of using the DJI Go app, is\u00a0the \u201cActive\u00a0Track\u201d tracking technology<\/strong>\u00a0that allows you to set up an object you want your camera to track, and then the DJI Osmo will automatically pan according to the movement of the object. It\u2019s a really great feature. You can also go live on Facebook and YouTube with the DJI Osmo app. The stabilization is good enough that you can even take long-exposure shots without a tripod.<\/p>\n

Buy on Amazon.com ($299.00<\/a><\/span>)<\/strong><\/p>\n

2. LanParte HHG-01<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n

If you\u2019re looking for an iPhone gimbal that\u00a0costs a little less than the DJI Osmo, but comes with all the bells and whistles<\/strong>, the LanParte HHG-01 is one of the best you can get. The gimbal comes with a total of three interchangeable clamps \u2013 two for different sized smartphones, and one\u00a0that can be used with a GoPro action camera. With 3-axis stabilization, you can rest assured that your video will be stable no matter how you\u2019re shooting it. Plus, with brushless motors, the device has a much longer life than other, gimbals with brushed DC motors.<\/p>\n

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If you\u2019re planning on using a heavier smartphone with the LanParte HHG-01, you can easily use the included counterweights, to properly balance it out, so heavy smartphones, or\u00a0smartphones with third-party add-on lenses can be easily\u00a0accommodated<\/strong>\u00a0by the LanParte HHG-01 gimbal. The battery life on the gimbal is nowhere near as good as the DJI Osmo, as it lasts for almost 2 hours (half of the Osmo), and takes approximately 2 hours to charge. So, if you\u2019re planning on using the gimbal for a longer shoot, it\u2019d be advisable to keep an external battery handy (approximately\u00a0$40<\/a>\u00a0on Amazon.com).<\/p>\n[ad type=”banner”]\n

Buy on Amazon.com ($239.00<\/a><\/span>)<\/strong><\/p>\n

3.\u00a0Zhiyun Smooth-II Gimbal<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n

The Zhiyun Smooth-II gimbal comes with 3 axis stabilization for your\u00a0iPhone, and a\u00a0full 360\u00ba pan<\/strong>. Add to that the 5-way joystick, and the Zhiyun Smooth-II offers complete control over the angle you need for that perfect shot. The gimbal comes with a battery that can last you\u00a0up to 5 hours on a single charge<\/strong>, which is really great. Also, with the 1\/4\u2033 mounting thread on the bottom of the gimbal, you can easily\u00a0mount any 1\/4\u2033 accessories<\/strong>\u00a0to the gimbal, if need be.<\/p>\n

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With the Zhiyun\u00a0iOS<\/a>, or\u00a0Android<\/a>\u00a0app, you can connect your phone to the gimbal via\u00a0Bluetooth, and use the shutter button on the gimbal\u2019s grip, to click pictures. The gimbal also supports the Zhiyun\u00a0remote control ($35<\/a>\u00a0on Amazon), to pan and tilt your iPhone remotely. The gimbal also\u00a0comes with protection<\/strong>\u00a0against the circuitry being damaged if the motors are over-strained.<\/p>\n

Buy on Amazon.com ($270.85<\/a><\/span>)<\/strong><\/p>\n

4.\u00a0Ikan Fly X3\u00a0Plus<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n

The Ikan Fly X3 Plus is an iPhone gimbal with 3-axis stabilization, brushless\u00a0motors, and a\u00a0gesture control system<\/strong>\u00a0for shooting great, and smooth videos\u00a0with your iPhone. The gimbal is easy to set up, and easier to operate. The Ikan Fly X3 comes with two smartphone cradles, so you can easily fit smartphones of any size in the gimbal. However, if you intend on using the gimbal for larger phones, you will have to use the included counterweights to properly balance it out. However, when used as an iPhone gimbal, it just works.<\/p>\n

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The Inertial Measurement Unit in the Ikan Fly X3 keeps the gimbal level, and anticipates the movement of the user. This helps in getting the smoothest video possible. Plus, the easy to charge battery lasts around 2 to 3 hours, and is\u00a0replaceable<\/strong>, so you can carry multiple batteries for longer shoots.<\/p>\n

Buy on Amazon.com ($258.70<\/a><\/span>)<\/strong><\/p>\n

5.\u00a0Zhiyun Z1-Smooth<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n

Yet another gimbal from Zhiyun, the Z1-Smooth is a\u00a0more affordable iPhone gimbal capable of 3 axis stabilization<\/strong>, and comes with a\u00a04-way joystick<\/strong>\u00a0for easy panning, or tilting your iPhone while shooting a video. For larger phones, the gimbal comes with a counterweight that you can use to properly balance the phone before starting the video shoot.<\/p>\n

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Unlike the Zhiyun Smooth II gimbal, you can\u2019t connect the Z1 Smooth to an app, and click pictures with it, because the gimbal doesn\u2019t come with a shutter button. Setting up the Zhiyun Z1-Smooth is very easy, and you can just slide your phone in the gimbal to get started. No calibration is required prior to use, as the gimbal balances itself quite well. However, if you\u2019re using a heavy phone, you may need to attach the included counterweight to properly balance out the gimbal, and adjust the center of gravity to the optimum position.<\/p>\n[ad type=”banner”]\n

Buy on Amazon.com ($185.00<\/a><\/span>)<\/strong><\/p>\n

6.\u00a0Feiyu Tech G4 Pro<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n

The Feiyu Tech G4 Pro is great for easily capturing well stabilized video footage from your smartphone. The iPhone gimbal comes with 3 axis stabilization, along with brushless motors for better longevity, and performance. The gimbal\u00a0comes with five modes<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Pan Following, Tilt and Pan Following, All Axis Lock, Inverted, and Standby. Switching between these modes is easy, and can be done with the LED push button on the handle.<\/p>\n

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The gimbal is powered by\u00a0two rechargeable 900 mAh batteries<\/strong>, and the battery indicator on the gimbal provides an easy way to know when you need to recharge the batteries. The Feiyu Tech G4 Pro even comes with a tripod mount built into the bottom of the gimbal. What\u2019s more, Feiyu Tech G4 even\u00a0comes with a set of extra batteries<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Buy on Amazon.com ($177.99<\/a><\/span>)<\/strong><\/p>\n

7.\u00a0EVO SP 3 Axis Gimbal<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n

The\u00a0EVO SP gimbal for iPhone and other smartphones is another great option to go with, as far as stabilization of smartphone videos is concerned. The gimbal\u00a0comes with 3 axis stabilization to\u00a0avoid shake in the videos, and shoot great quality, stabilized video with your iPhone. The gimbal also comes with\u00a01\/4-20\u2033 threaded end cap<\/strong>\u00a0for easy attachment to tripods.<\/p>\n

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The gimbal features\u00a0high-power, high torque motors<\/strong>\u00a0to\u00a0deliver the best stabilization performance, and help you shoot amazing videos, and long exposure shots with your iPhone. The EVO SP 3\u00a0has\u00a0four modes<\/strong>\u00a0that you can switch between:\u00a0heading follow mode, heading lock mode, heading\/pitch follow mode, and inverted mode. You can choose the mode that suits your\u00a0shooting needs best.<\/p>\n

Buy on Amazon.com ($249.00<\/a><\/span>)<\/strong><\/p>\n

8.\u00a0MyCell 3-Axis Gimbal<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n

If you\u2019re looking for a gimbal that will let you shoot stabilized videos, both from your iPhone, and your GoPro action camera, the MyCell 3-axis gimbal is for you. The gimbal comes with 3-axis stabilization,\u00a0keeping your iPhone stable, without any unwanted pan, tilt, or roll. The\u00a0gimbal comes with precision sensors, and brushless motors to ensure the best\u00a0stabilization for your videos.<\/p>\n

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The MyCell 3-axis gimbal comes with\u00a0two separate mounts<\/strong>, so you can easily use both your iPhone, or your GoPro with the gimbal, and shoot high quality stabilized videos. The handle is also made of aluminium and provides an exceptional feel, and great grip, making\u00a0it comfortable to shoot videos.<\/p>\n

Buy on Amazon.com ($395.83<\/a><\/span>)<\/strong><\/p>\n

9.\u00a0Hohem iSteady T1<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n

The Hohem iSteady T1 is another great\u00a0iPhone gimbal you can\u00a0use to improve the quality of your iPhone videos. The iSteady T1 features brushless motors, and 3 axis stabilisation to ensure a high level of stabilization. The gimbal features a\u00a0360\u00ba pan angle<\/strong>, which can be used for some great looking photos, and panning shots.<\/p>\n

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With the Hohem iSteady T1\u2019s\u00a0visual tracking technology<\/strong>, you can get your phone to keep a track of objects in the video, and automatically pan, and tilt to keep them in the shot. This is a feature that can definitely come in very handy, especially as it doesn\u2019t require you to\u00a0ensure that the camera is pointing at the subject. You can simply set it up, and the camera does the rest. The rechargeable Li-ion battery lasts for almost 2 hours, which is definitely not on the higher end.<\/p>\n[ad type=”banner”]\n

Buy on Amazon.com ($199.99<\/a><\/span>)<\/strong><\/p>\n

10.\u00a0SkyLab 3-Axis Gimbal Stabilizer<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n

Another\u00a0iPhone gimbal with 3 axis stabilization, the SkyLab 3-Axis Gimbal is a\u00a0decent choice\u00a0if you don\u2019t want to go for other gimbals like the DJI Osmo<\/strong>\u00a0(maybe because of their software optimization). The gimbal is made out of Aluminium alloy, and is very durable. The gimbal comes with 2 rechargeable batteries, a battery charger, along with the cable. SkyLab also includes a counterweight with the gimbal, so you can easily balance the gimbal in case you want to use a larger, or heavier phone.<\/p>\n

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At $249,\u00a0this is in no way one\u00a0of the best gimbals in the price range, and you can definitely get better ones at\u00a0similar prices. However, if you can\u2019t find any decent deals on gimbals like the Osmo, this\u00a0SkyLab gimbal will not disappoint you, either.<\/p>\n

Buy on Amazon.com ($249.99<\/a><\/span>)<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Best\u00a0Gimbals for iPhone to Shoot Stabilized Videos<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n

Even though the newer models of the iPhone come with optical image stabilization, it never hurts to have\u00a0a little extra help to get that perfectly stabilized shot.\u00a0You can use these handheld iPhone gimbals to improve the quality of your videos, and get more cinematic looking shots at a relatively lower price point. Depending on your requirements, you can choose between 3-axis, and 2-axis gimbals, but we would recommend for a 3-axis stabilization gimbal, regardless.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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