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Chopperone

Member Since: 13 Nov 2016
Location: Derbyshire
Posts: 396

Gimbal - advice needed

I really don't know much about Gimbals but I think I need one...

I have a Nikon DSLR , an iPhone 7 & Go -Pro & A Mavic Pro.

I realise i can use the Mavic as a hand held video camera utilising the on board Gimabl.
Does anyone make a Gimbal that can be used by the DSLR , iPhone & the Go Pro OR am I best in just concentrating on the GoPro & the iPhone
and , if so , any recommendations to either steer clear of OR to buy.

Use - mainly walking & filming , some motorised work off-road , hover crafting.

Thanks
Guy May your life be like toilet paper ; long & useful.

1st Feb 2018 12:53pm

camelman

Member Since: 27 Feb 2013
Location: Peak District
Posts: 3372

DJI make a whole series of gimbals now.

Anything that will support a DSLR is going to be expensive!
DJI do the OSMO which works with phones and small cameras.
They also do the Ronin but that starts at around 1200....

I use the gopro Karma grip gimbal which works with hero 4/5/6 and is a nice piece of kit.
I've got the extension cable which seperates the gimbal mechanism from the grip / battery and makes it much easier to mount.

1st Feb 2018 1:30pm

g-mack

Member Since: 07 Jan 2014
Location: northumberland
Posts: 1967

Zhiyun Crane, getting lots of good reviews and much cheaper than Dji gimbal, not sure if you will get one to suit a phone and a dslr though My 109 thread

my youtube channel

1st Feb 2018 7:15pm

Enid_Puceflange

Member Since: 25 Oct 2014
Location: edinburgh
Posts: 1172

I also doubt you will get a gimbal that will do a dslr and an iPhone etc

I use an Osmo plus with a Z-axis and get tremendous results

I’m thinking of getting the mobile gimbal to attach to my grip to allow Periscope / Facebook live/ YouTube live broadcasts

Let us know how you get on & what you go for

My confidence has been writing cheques that my abilities can't cash for years.

1st Feb 2018 9:40pm

Stacey007

Member Since: 25 Sep 2015
Location: Cheshire
Posts: 3750

I'm looking at them for my DJI Phantom. to hold a No Pro camera

As others have said DJI do hand held ones for phones etc

The last house I sold the agent used a hand held gimbal on a bridge camera not even a DSLR and the walk around video of the house including walking up stairs was great

it was a cheap version not a 'make'

Similar to this in looks

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/DUAL-GIMBAL-Han...SwCU1Yvqsm

1st Feb 2018 9:47pm

Chopperone

Member Since: 13 Nov 2016
Location: Derbyshire
Posts: 396

g-mack wrote:
Zhiyun Crane, getting lots of good reviews and much cheaper than Dji gimbal, not sure if you will get one to suit a phone and a dslr though

Have ordered one of these
Should have it tomorrow....just need some reasonable weather now
Guy May your life be like toilet paper ; long & useful.

1st Feb 2018 11:17pm

g-mack

Member Since: 07 Jan 2014
Location: northumberland
Posts: 1967

which one did you go for? My 109 thread

my youtube channel

2nd Feb 2018 8:23am

Chopperone

Member Since: 13 Nov 2016
Location: Derbyshire
Posts: 396

Zhiyum Smooth Q
Just charging it now & will have a play later
Looks good - also bought the Go -Pro adaptor for a tenner etc.
Should be good when I fit it to a mono pole for some elevated shots etc
Guy May your life be like toilet paper ; long & useful.

Last edited by Chopperone on 3rd Feb 2018 5:39pm. Edited 1 time in total

2nd Feb 2018 10:50am

g-mack

Member Since: 07 Jan 2014
Location: northumberland
Posts: 1967

what version? V2,M, or crane2 ? also where from? think i might get myself one too! My 109 thread

my youtube channel

2nd Feb 2018 1:58pm

Chopperone

Member Since: 13 Nov 2016
Location: Derbyshire
Posts: 396

Bought the Smooth Q version from Amazon along with the Go Pro bracket for £109 May your life be like toilet paper ; long & useful.

3rd Feb 2018 6:45am

Chopperone

Member Since: 13 Nov 2016
Location: Derbyshire
Posts: 396

Been having a play with this today.
Once you understand the different modes which you have to toggle through ( so you can access Mode 1 to Mode 3 or vice versa IF you can remember IF it is one press of the mode button or two.....) Potentially could be a problem if you need to switch quickly between modes.

Otherwise this is a pretty amazing bit of kit.
It really does urn an iPhone into something rather special.

The Go-Pro bracket is a beautiful bit of engineering & outstanding value for 10 quid.
I have just ordered the remote ( bluetooth remote) so that I can use it on an elevated pole or tripod.

It is has quite a number of additional features such as filters/time lapse /slo mo& follow mode ( smart object tracking).

Downside ... It has an internal battery so you can't swap it out but it does last 12hrs AND you can charge your smart phone from it whilst it is use. So really not that bad.
And if you buy it on Amazon you have a month in which to try it before you would need to return it for a refund.
Highly unlikely that I will be doing that. I am off making videos for my website.
Guy May your life be like toilet paper ; long & useful.

3rd Feb 2018 5:38pm

Hairy Dan

Member Since: 25 Apr 2013
Location: NW Durham
Posts: 1415

1998 Defender 90 V8 Petrol 50th Auto Chawton White

I've had a Smooth Q for a couple of months, haven't had much chance to use it but the times I have it has been impressive

Cheers Ian
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3rd Feb 2018 6:07pm

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