For some time now, smartphones have been used regularly to take photos and also to record videos. If the results you get do not convince you about its stability, one of the things you can do is buy a phone gimbal that corrects this and makes you take a leap that almost takes you to professionalism.
What these accessories do is improve the quality of the photos and videos, since they include inside, among other things, stabilizers that allow unexpected movements or the pulse that one has to become a problem. In this way, whatever you have idea of publishing on the Internet or on YouTube, they will have a much more professional appearance and thanks to the cameras that are in current mobiles, it is more than possible that you do not have to buy anything else to obtain completely valid results in the field of work we are talking about.
What a phone gimbal should always offer
There are some characteristics that these accessories must meet in order to be a good solution and to be sure that a good quality purchase is made and that it will be an adequate response to start in this “world”. One of the most important is that the stabilizer that is included inside is at least three axes , since in this way it is sure that when working and that firmer and more fluid images are shown when taking photos and recording videos.
Other things that are interesting that these accessories offer are those that we list below:
- Connectivity : the basic one is wireless, in this case Bluetooth. In this way, the communication between the phone and the gimbal is adequate and reacts as it should when using the integrated controls and the rest of the functions offered by the device (such as, for example, the proprietary application). As far as the physical charging port is concerned, this must be USB so that there are no compatibility problems, and if it is type C, all the better.
- Autonomy : in the handle of the accessory you buy is where the battery is included and, without giving a capital importance to the charge of this, what is essential is that at least eight hours of use are achieved so that the user experience is the one that is looked for.
- Compatibility : Due to the screen sizes offered by current smartphones, phone gimbal should allow you to use it with models that have screens that are around six inches. In addition, it is positive that the use of iOS or Android is not exactly a problem.
Other options that are interesting is that with the gimbal you buy you can use different accessories , such as legs that act as a tripod to achieve quality static recordings. In addition, the weight that the accessory you buy must have must be less than one kilo , one that otherwise ends up being uncomfortable when using them (since you have to add the addition of the telephone).
Purchase options that you should consider
We leave several possibilities that comply with what we have commented before and that, also has a very interesting price, since all of them cost less than 100 euros , an amount that is quite adequate to improve the photos and videos that you take with your mobile.
ZHIYUN Smooth 4
This is a highly compatible model both in terms of operating systems and the phones you can use. With a very complete application that allows from executing Time Lapse to Panoramas, its autonomy is excellent, since it reaches 12 hours. Includes a large number of control buttons.
FeiyuTech Vimble 2
Another of the great choices that you can make and that has a detail that makes it striking: its arm is extendable to be able to take selfie-type shots with great comfort and without losing a bit of stability. A good detail is that it is capable of holding perfectly balanced terminals that weigh up to 200 grams.
Hohem iSteady Mobile
One of the lightest and most manageable options of all the chosen ones, since this gimbal for telephones stays at less than 850 grams. With excellent compatibility and a Bluetooth that does not give any problem, it is capable of making very steep turns automatically to always maintain stability.
MOZA Mini S
If you are looking for an accessory that is small and very manageable, this is one that you should always keep in mind, since its dimensions are 1 1.6 x 9.5 x 31.7 centimeters, so it is one of the best that we have chosen . Simple to handle, but with a large number of possibilities, its autonomy is eight hours.
iStedy X
This is a model that has a folding design that makes it very easy to hide in the backpack in which the laptop is carried, for example. Its compatibility is quite good, and it does not disappoint in weight or autonomy, making it a more than adequate purchase choice.
CINEPEER C11
One of the things that makes this model stand out in an excellent way is the control with the integrated buttons that it offers, since they are accessible and therefore useful. It includes a useful vertical support that is suitable for making Panoramas, for example. It includes an impressive 4,000 mAh battery.
Rollei Steady Butler Mobile 2
This gimbal for phones includes not the best finishes available in terms of ergonomics, so it holds with an excellent firmness. It allows options such as object tracking or zoom execution with great stability. It will not give you problems when it comes to compatibility.
Sirui Swift M1
This is one of those products in which there are no cracks, since it perfectly meets the objective for which it was created. It is one of the few models that includes a screen to know exactly what functions are activated and this does not make it have a bad autonomy.
EVO Shift
Compatible with iOS and Android, this model with three-axis stabilizer has a handy protection bag that is most useful. This model offers an autonomy of ten hours that is the most effective, and in what has to do with use, comfort is the predominant note.
AFI V1 V
A simple model, but without glitches, so the usual gimbal actions such as Time Lapse or object tracking can be performed. It does not lack integrated controls that are quite accessible and its three axes are a life insurance when it comes to stabilizing the photos and videos that are taken.
