Gimbals

by Jennifer Hahn ·Posted
Record your social media content anywhere and everywhere using professional image stabilization and high-resolution imagery with the new Snoppa Vmate all-in-one 4K handheld micro camera gimbal. Rather than carry a separate stabilizer with you that has to be balanced after mounting your smartphone or camera, the tiny Vmate incorporates a high-resolution camera and has built-in, instant balancing to get right to recording after powering up. It
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DJI has announced its new OM 4 Smartphone Gimbal Stabilizer, upgraded with a stronger motor and new intuitive software features. The more powerful motor provides better support for the latest multi-lens smartphones and for smoother operation in general, and it also does most of the initial balancing for you when you attach your phone.
by M. Brett Smith ·Posted
With its global market share now approaching eighty percent, DJI is the undisputed leader when it comes to consumer drones. However, despite widespread recognition and its dominant market standing, many consumers don’t realize DJI’s product line goes well beyond its unmanned flyers. For those understandably unaware individuals, we’ve put together this buying guide that covers several of DJI’s prominent categories, with exemplary products from each. Drones Despite
by Jennifer Hahn ·Posted
Capture steady action photos and videos for social media such as TikTok, Instagram, or other vlogs when you're on the go, with the new SMOOTH-X stabilizer from Zhiyun-Tech. The SMOOTH-X is so compact and lightweight that it folds down to fit in your pocket, yet it has all the features that you need in a smartphone stabilizer to record high-quality action visuals. The stabilizer comes in two attractive matte white and
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Want to capture cinematic footage and improve your visual storytelling? In this filmmaking tutorial, Jake Estes discusses when to use a camera gimbal and details the tracking shot, the crane and jib, the low-angle shot, and the rotation shot.   Also check out these videos for more filmmaking tips and gear advice: - How to Choose Your Beginner Video Camera -
by Jennifer Hahn ·Posted
Ready to capture rock-steady 4K action video but you don't want to carry a heavy rig? Feiyu has a solution, with the new Pocket Handheld Gimbal, a camera gimbal that is so tiny it can fit in your pocket. The Pocket features a 3-axis gimbal stabilizer to prevent shaky footage, an action camera that shoots up to 4K video, and a built-in touchscreen for live video viewing and settings management.
by Ronald Francis ·Posted
Zhiyun-Tech was the first to introduce an underslung handle to gimbals. This was achieved with the release of its CRANE 3, a highly reinvented version of the company’s flagship gimbal. An underslung handle is now the norm in gimbals, but only via add-on brackets, whereas in Zhiyun’s CRANE 3, it was intrinsic to the design. Continuing to innovate, today Zhiyun has announced its new CRANE 3S 3-Axis Motorized Gimbal Stabilizer, redesigned for larger cine camera setups. It’s also modular, supporting various key add-ons, including an
by Ronald Francis ·Posted
With motorized handheld gimbals being as revolutionary as they are, we’ve put together a list of 15 moves to use in your movies, commercials, music videos, and other projects. Allowing for stabilized motion capture, gimbals have totally changed what can be done on a budget. Gimbals are even being used in press conferences and nature documentaries. Part Two of the popular Planet Earth nature series is shot
by Jennifer Hahn ·Posted
Prepare to make some choices for your next camera stabilizer, because Feiyu has just introduced three new handheld gimbal models, as well as a new pan-and-tilt head called the QING. Launching exclusively at B&H, the QING heavy-duty gimbal head supports rigs up to 7 lb and mounts on a tripod to provide stabilized and motorized pan and tilt motion. The new 3-axis gimbal stabilizers range from the
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Curious about the DJI Osmo Mobile 3? Let's take it out for a spin with Video Department teammate Jake Estes and see how it performs! Feel free to zoom back in any time for more instructional videos and reviews at Band H.com.
by Mary Latvis ·Posted
Now at B&H, the AK4500 3-Axis Handheld Gimbal Stabilizer Essential Kit from FeiyuTech offers the compact, 3-axis AK4500 stabilizer in its basic form for users who don’t need the remote control and follow focus included with the AK4500 Standard Kit. In a nutshell, the Essential Kit provides a more
by Staff Writer ·Posted
We here at B&H Photo are happy to announce the new Zhiyun-Tech WEEBILL-S. Touted by Zhiyun-Tech as the “Tiny Giant,” it features motors that are 50% more responsive and have 300% more torque than previous gimbals. This allows the WEEBILL-S to remain small and lightweight, while supporting DSLR and mirrorless cameras without reaching the limits of the gimbal’s motors—all of which makes it easier to operate the gimbal for extended
by Jennifer Hahn ·Posted
Handheld gimbals to stabilize your video recordings seem to be gaining popularity by the minute. The days of paying a stranger $25 to cut a custom stabilizer from a meter of aluminum pipe are far behind me, and it's a welcome sign that there are now gimbals to mount a smartphone, action camera, small or mid-sized camera, large rigs for heavy pro cameras, and there are even gimbals that come with integrated cameras. Since we've got a couple of small, mirrorless camera owners around our office, I decided to take a look at the new
by Staff Writer ·Posted
On the heels of the AK2000 and AK4000, Feiyu has released the AK4500 3-Axis Handheld Gimbal Stabilizer, which offers a higher payload of 10 lb and adds a few new features. It incorporates a rear handle that lets you easily switch to underslung mode. The weight of the gimbal and camera rest suspended below the new handle, allowing you to comfortably maneuver the gimbal when capturing low angles. Besides being useful for
by Staff Writer ·Posted
Better add some bicep curls to your gym routine, with DJI’s new, lighter Ronin-SC Gimbal Stabilizer, your arm will not be getting a stiff workout while using your gimbal. With a weight of 2.4 lb, the single-arm Ronin-SC gimbal is almost half as light as the original Ronin-S, yet offers advanced stabilization and