If a week ago I was writing about the selfie stick produced by Yuemi, I found out that recently Zhiyun also released something similar. However, Zhiyun’s experience speaks for itself, so it comes bundled with a few extra features. Smooth X is a compact, 2-axis gimbal that can be turned into a selfie stick, and can be used as a tripod if needed.
As you would expect from a Zhiyun product, it has a premium and elegant design. It is made of aluminum and is extremely compact – it measures 14.5 centimeters and weighs only 246 grams. It looks better than the Yuemi model. Plus it charges using a USB-C port. I appreciate the manufacturers who gave up MicroUSB. The telescopic arm can increase its length by another 26 centimeters, turning this gimbal into a real selfie stick.
Compared to the model from Yuemi, the handle has a small console that allows rotation (left-right and up-down for the phone), a button to change the mode (photo / video), the shutter button and another button on the side for zoom. It can be used by placing the phone both horizontally and vertically. The control panel is not removable.
Another advantage is given by the dedicated mobile application, namely ZY Cami, which offers some extra functions to the user. To capture scenes when used as a tripod, all you have to do is gesture without touching the phone screen, and it will automatically start or stop recording. Also, a topic can be selected from the application to start tracking.
The battery has a capacity of 1000 mAh, fully charges in 2 hours and can provide up to 4-5 hours of use. It uses Bluetooth 5.0 to connect to the phone and is compatible with almost any smartphone model.
Zhiyun Smooth X is already present in the offer of Gearbest.com, with a price of $59.99. Orders placed in the next period will be shipped starting May 23, and those placed after that date will be shipped after June 5. As usual, for delivery by courier, without additional fees, I recommend choosing Priority Line.
Features |
-Ultimate Flexibility at Your Palm -Weighing only 246g, SMOOTH-X can be easily rotated to phone size and fit into your bag or even pocket. -Telescopic Grip for That Perfect Angle -The aluminum built-in extension rod can be extended up to 260mm, which makes -SMOOTH-X a great tool for group selfie and helps you to capture the shot of that perfect angle. -Simply Click to Portrait Mode -Just double click M button to quickly switch to Portrait mode. Start vlogging, live streaming, IG story and Tik Tok videos in a breeze. -Intelligent Gesture Control -The intelligent gesture control feature enables you to take a photo or start recording a video by showing a V gesture or waving to camera. -SMART Video Templates Available -The new app ZY Cami offers SMART Mode where you can find a bunch of filmmaking templates, helping you create professional-quality movies without much efforts. -Smooth Zooming at fingertip -Through the zoom slider on the compact body, you can see more and clearer, from here to there. You can even create dolly zoom effects for your video. -App for Awesome & Easy Edit -Professional editing functions are integrated in ZY Cami. Cutting, clipping, adding music, stickers, subtitles, transitions, filters, beauty mode...all you want is here. You can share your videos straight away to Facebook, Instagram and other social media anywhere anytime. -Frame and Track Accurately -Simply frame the desired object and let SMOOTH-X track and keep your object in focus. -Packed with Plenty of Features -Slow motion, timelapse, panorama and a lot more features are awaiting you to unlock. -Support Control to Native Phone Camera -The beginner-friendly SMOOTH-X supports direct control to native phone camera. |
Specification |
Size:65*56*145mm Camera Integration:No Communication:Bluetooth Feature:Following the shooting mode Rolling Angle:285 Titling Angle:no App Setting:Yes Type:handheld gimbal Panning Angle:300 Model Number: SMOOTH-X Vertical Shooting: Yes Weight (g): 246 of Axes: 2-Axis Configured for: Smartphones Package: Yes Material: Plastic Supported Mobile Device Max Size: 50mm-90mm Charging for Mobile Device: No |
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