While Zhiyun's Smooth X isn't so smooth, it certainly packs a punch for the price point. Love or hate them, gimbals are all the rage right now. If you’re one of the crafty creators shooting short films and videos with your phone, you’ll want to check out the Smooth X gimbal from Zhiyun. Zhiyun sent me a Smooth X smartphone gimbal to review, so I did! Let's take a closer look. Filmmaking on the Go This extremely affordable gimbal can fold up and fit in the palm of your hand. What makes this rig so compact and travel-friendly is that it has two axes instead of the standard three. The motorized gimbal has pan and roll controls, as well as a telescoping handle for all of the vloggers out there. There’s a joystick, mode and record buttons, as well as a zoom control on the side. While it does feel a bit fragile, it doesn’t feel cheap. Read More...
Published By: NoFilmSchool - Tuesday, 20 October, 2020