I almost went blind trying to read the fine print on the manual. This quick tutorial is perfect! Thank you for helping me get to grips with my new gimbal!
Hello Otto! This is by far the most complete and clean tutorial on how to use this Gimbal I've ever seen. Congrats and keep it up with your high quality content. Greetings from Brazil. My Q4 has just arrived and now I can securely configure it without any worries. Thank you!
Ha sido el tutorial perfecto, el manual es tan pequeño que apenas se lee, aparte de que no explica para nada tan profundo como lo has hecho tu, mil graciasssss
Thank you very much. After taking it new out of the box, I followed your instructions exactly which was most useful! I agree with the below comment that this is the most complete tutorial on how to use any gimbal!
I have just received my Q4, and watched your tutorial just to help set it up. I will have to watch your tutorial on using it in pauses LOL. Thank you for the tutorial, here's looking forward to mastering this. I'd love to use this in the desert here in Dubai or the autodrome..... Also will be good for using behind the scenes for our photography business. I can imagine using this for food photography and our automotive photography. Thank you Otto
I am loving my new gimbal and this video has really increased its value to me. Thank you for saving me a lot of time and frustration. Liked & subscribed! 🎉
Hello, thank you for your video Tutorial show. I've just bought Zhiyun Q4, because I watch your tutorial but I don know how to set self picture shot by hand wave?
Thanks! Both are going to be very similar. I think you should watch my reviews on the Q4, I think there is a video comparing it to DJI, not the SE but they are very similar
Hi Otto, thank you for your clean tutorial, before I purchase it, I want to make sure the gimbal clamps can hold a larger phone S23 Ultra with protective case? Thanks.
Hi, I wish you could do a video where you show how to attach a microphone to the gimbal, especially this smooth q4 because there aren't any! Great video
I bought a ZHIYUN Smooth Q4 gimbal stabilizer but I don't know how to connect it to the zy cam app, the same app won't connect to bluetooth, how to connect it, if you can give me advice or explain how to connect it, thanks for your help
Hi friend. I bought mine today. When I put the USB cable in the energy, all led switch on, and sometime it quickly turns off. It not turn on in sequence, like you show in the video. Also, the app say "baterry is too low". Do you know what is happen?
Hello. Congrats for the video. I have a question. I realized when I do my videos its saving with in different time zone. I mean, if I record a video at 09:00am my local time the video is recording as 06:00am. Its happening just when Im using the ZY Cami App. Do you know how to fix the time zone of it? many thanks for your help
Great video thx. I would like the gimbal to just stabilize my phone while I'm connected with for example a videoconference tool like zoom. So I can stream steady shots. Would this work? Or does the cami app need to be active for the gimbal to stabilize?
Many thanks you for your instruction videos and tutorials. Just purchased a Smooth Q4 and wonder if there is a way to disable the beep noises/shutter sound. This seems not possible in the settings.
good evening from greece Otto, thanks for the video, it helped me a lot because I recently acquired this particular gibal. Let me ask you something? any idea how to put the gopro11 back on it? thank you very much for your time!
sometimes these gimbals can hold it but it will not be 100% secure and some gimbals will not balance correctly. I don't have this gimbal anymore so I can't test it. The proven way for it to work is to buy a special adapter that has the shape of a phone where you can mount the gopro. I haven't seen those in a while but they were top sellers a few years ago.
Hi mate, Smooth Q4 arrived to replace my OM5 however trigger doesn’t work with native camera app like Q3 or DJI gimbals, I prefer Zhiyun for its mode buttons and to be used with iPhones native camera which is much better than shooting in ZY Cami. If trigger doesn’t work, it just fails as a gimbal, what’s your thoughts? I used iSteady X, OM4, OM5, Q3 and Q4
@@OttoJulian_ in Q3 record button would work in native camera app to take picture or video, same with DJI gimbals, but in Q4 record butting doesn’t function in native camera app for IOS. Unless my one is faulty?
Oh I see. You said trigger, not shutter/record button. I also like using the native camera app over the manufacturer’s app. I don’t think your gimbal is faulty, but for me, I just use the record button on the phone all the time so that is not such a big deal for me
Hello, I would like to congratulate you on the excellent video. I would like to know how to do self calibration. I would also like to know if you recommend filming using the Shiyun app or the iPhone's own camera app?
hi, is the auto calibration not working? There is an app that you can download to the PC from their website to do a calibration if the auto one is not working I usually use the camera app on the phone to make my videos, unless I need something specific from their app. Thanks for your kind feedback!
@@OttoJulian_ thanks for the answer!!! I actually wanted to know how to do the automatic calibration using the Zy Cami app. I saw in the app that there is an item to do this, but I would like to know how I should do it so as not to mess up. My cell phone is the iPhone 14 Pro, and I notice that sometimes it makes noise during certain movements, as if I'm forcing it.
@adrianatimon the automatic calibration is very straight forward. Make sure your phone is balanced (right/left or Roll axis) turn the gimbal on and go start the calibration from the menu. Before you start it just place the gimbal straight on a flat surface
I have on my channel a few videos comparing different gimbals. Android will have a few limitations compared to iPhones but this is the same for different brands. You need to look for one that suits your shooting style
@@OttoJulian_ Yes that's what my problem, couldn't able to find a proper gimbal for Android, I hav watched many videos and at last totally lost n confused. I know there r limitations for Android, still decided to buy one, which suits most and works fine with atleast features I can use it. Just mention one gimbal that fits me as I m a beginner.
I feel that the Ultra is a bit too big for this kind of gimbal, specially if you are going to use it with a phone case. If that's the case, the Smooth 5 might be a better choice for you
@@OttoJulian_ thank you. I like the selfie stick part of the q4 lol My main concern is if s22 ultra will even work with this gimbal. I know that dji om5 doesn't work with s22 ultra can't even download the dji app it's not available
Hi sir, I’ve had searched for a gimbal for a while and loved the compact format of the Q4 but unfortunately I’ve found a lot of complaints about it just breaking easily, like out of nowhere not turning on anymore and such stuff and the manufacturer not giving the proper support for the gimbal and it’s defects, as you seen on the comments of this video and in your own experience, can I buy it safely without having any problems? Like, I most probably won’t be losing all my money for a product that had a defect? Because here this gimbal is in the medium expensive side and when you buy it you don’t want to waste your money, thanks already!
Nobody wants to waste any money. Gimbals are electronic devices and just like any other they can malfunction at some point. Mine is still working. I’ve had more expensive brands fail on me. Something else is that people (some of them) break them because they don’t know how to use them, they turn them on without a phone, or the grab it from the arms when it’s on, etc.
Can you make a crane shot with it? I mean pan forward from bottom (ground level) to top holding gimball normally (not upside down), not like in DJI OM6 where you have to handle gimball sideway.
Hey man. I have watched a lot of your reviews. However, in this one I would like to ask why did you switch to iphone at the end while showing us the manual mode?
Acabei de comprar esse gimbal... muito bonito... porém embora eu não fale inglês... a legenda em português me ajudou muito.. seu vídeo foi muito esclarecedor... agora estou mais seguro para usar meu gimbal.... obrigado👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🫂🫂🫂
Hi. Just got my first gimbal because of your great review. I just want to ask what mode to use when taking a selfie photo? cant seem to figure it out. thank you
Hi Otto. This is the most detailed tutorial. I am still having problem with my gimbal smooth q4. Would you be able to help me with it? it does not seem to follow the way I want it to be. I use PF mode but it does not stay on place, the moment I lift the gimbal to ie. upward direction, the phone goes to different directions. I can't use POV too
Hi Otto, thanks for the Tutorial, quite helpful. question: at Minutes 8:36, while in video mode, you tap on the video settings and it shows that you have 4k at 60 FPS showing and selected. i have the smooth q4, and i do not have that option showing, i am using s22 Ultra, kindly advise if i am doing something wrong... i even made the purchase based on the fact that your video shows that 4k 60 is available, while it is not on Dji OM 6. thanks in advance
Hello Khodor! the reason that it shows 60fps is because I am using an iPhone for that video. Android based devices will have some limitations, including no 60fps. This happens also with other gimbals, including the OM6. I made a video about this, I'll share the link if you want to take a look at the issues: ruclips.net/video/3w2UIFvOF7k/видео.html
Thanks Otto, for this video and other fine videos you did. I bought the Smooth Q4 after seeing all the good reviews on RUclips. Just curious, in PF mode and L modes, does yours lock the Tilt axis. Mine didn't. I returned and get a replacement but the 2nd one does the same: the tilt axis does not lock in PF and L modes. I reported to Zhiyun tech support but am curious if that's how it is supposed to work. I have a video showing this. Thank you.
@@OttoJulian_ no it’s not. In L mode I just tilt the gimbal forward and the phone stays straight a little then tilt toward. Tech support said I went over the tilt axis range but it wasn’t that much. Guess I can’t use L mode like flash light mode
Hi Otto, I enjoy your tutorial. It is very clear. One issue is the auto tracking isn´t working consistently. When I get it it holds for less than a minute then the square turns red and it stops tracking. Also when I push the trigger once the green square doesn´t always appear. There is a square but doesn´t turn green and gimbal doesn´t track. What am I doing wrong?
Yeah the tracking is a bit inconsistent specially on Android, I have mentioned this on my video reviews (since this video is a tutorial I don’t point out these kind of issues because the idea is to explain how everything works). When you press the trigger and it doesn’t track it’s usually because it didn’t find a subject to track, so you are not doing anything wrong 🙂
hello, no need to reset bluetooth BUT you need to make sure that one of the phones is not connected to the gimbal when you try to connect the other one
Hi Otto, Thanks for your video. I just bought Smooth Q4, installed the apps and activated. I tried to play around. However, the Joystick can only turn the arm to the right, not left, not up and down. What may be the problem?
@@OttoJulian_ Hi Otto, the joystick fixed. It works normally. However the Smooth Q4 Gimbal is completely not what I expected. The main problem is that it sometimes generate some "wo-wo-wo~~~~~" noise when recording video. Whenever the Gimbal rotate or pan a little, it generates the annoying noise. The other problem is the underslung mode. I have to rotate it down very very very ~~~~ slowly, like an idiot, otherwise the arm will rotate crazily, lock itself and switch to standby mode. However even succeed to underslung mode, it also sometimes rotate crazily, lock itself and switch to standby mode, if not move smoothly.
I'm planning on buying the DJI OSMO SE 2022 and have been wondering if I can use the main camera as a vlogging setup while going around. My issue is that I don't like using the selfie cam while vlogging, do you have any tips for me about this Sir? Because I've seen that some gimbals won't be able to pan 360 so meaning I can't use the main camera to shoot myself while walking around.
Hi. Yeah this gimbal will not let you turn the camera itself around. I mean, you could just place the phone the other way around (screen facing the front)
on android, if you connect your phone's bluetooth with the gimbal outside of the zy cami app, the zoom and record buttons work in any app, including my phones stock cam app.
Hi, I would like to ask does it has an auto follow mode, like if your subject is going to move does it follow does it has the capability to follow the subject?
Thank you so much for this clear and useful tutorial! Really appreciate it! We just bought this gimbal and would like to know how to make spinning shots?
Hi thank you for your video :) But I have some control issues with the buttons: I can't switch between the front and rear camera, nor zoom and with the joystick I can't spin the phone in vortex mode. Thanks
I find that when I try to go upside down I that more often than not the gimbal spazzes out turning every which way and then turns off. Is there any more tips for using it close to the ground upside down? Am I doing something wrong?
There is one way to flip it upside down otherwise it will go crazy. Not sure if I mentioned this in the video, but the movement has to be done towards the side making a 180 flip
Question for you. I think I found a small bug in the Q4 and I wanted to see if you had seen this issue, too. It only happens after turning on the Q4 and then changing into horizontal mode. So basically to re-create, turn on the Q4, and then without touching any other buttons, press the trigger button 3x to change into horizontal mode...and you should see it not do anything like it completely ignored the command. Wait a few seconds, then try to get into horizontal mode again and it will NOW do it. There's a weird bug that it will pause after turning on and ignore initial trigger commands and it only seems to affect changing out of portrait mode, all the other buttons don't have this delay after the device is turned on. I found this to be rather annoying since the first thing I want to do is to get into horizontal mode for shooting but it turns into extra trigger clicking and waiting. Let me know if that's just me though, something to be aware of.
The second bug I found is that no matter what you do, the red button that takes a photo/shoots a video will ALWAYS default to taking a photo first no matter what when the devise is turned on. Even if you open the app and have it set in video mode, pressing thered button will automatically change that and take a photo upon first use, and only after that, it will allow you to use the button to record video. I don't know why Zhiyun doesn't have a setting that allows you to default the button to record video only. The only way to record video once you turn on the device is to hit the record button manually on your iPhone screen, or hit the red button and take a photo first -- then change it to the video setting. I found that process to be unfortunate as well for the device.
hi! I just tried that out and when it turns on, power light blinks, then all lights stay on for about a sec, and phone gets in vertical position. As soon as that happens I am able to triple tap the trigger and it does go into horizontal mode. Was not able to test the record button right now, but normally speaking, if you press the record button when you are using their app it should take a pic or start recording a video DEPENDING on what you have it set at. If you are using the record button with the native camera app, then this will be depend on your phone/camera and I doubt that Zhiyun would be able to fix that
@@OttoJulian_ Thanks for trying this out. It sounds like I have a faulty Q4 if the trigger button to change it into horizontal mode doesn't have a delay. And I thought the same with the record button, depending if it's in a photo or video setting...it should respect whichever setting it's in and function accordingly but it always and only takes a photo even if it's in a video setting for me. Oh man, that's a bummer for me. Thanks for trying it out though and letting me know that's not the case for you. I'll contact Zhiyun and try to get a replacement.
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@@chompchompfood I cant turn the position as well. I dont think its a faulty one that you have. i just think that despite of all the great reviews this feature doesnt work so well.
I too have horizontal mode problems. As soon as I go into horizontal it beeps 5 times and goes into standby. Even if I do manage to change the mode to locked or other it does the same, goes into standby by. If I'm quick and can start recording, it does the same - bris give tonnes and goes into standby. Occasionally it wiggles and jiggles out of control too, only in horizontal mode. Thoughts?
Hey all, just got this Gimbal, but noticed that the smart follow feature only works when the gimbal is in “L” mode… is that how it’s supposed to work? Anyone have any insight there?
Hi Otto, Does it work well with s22+? how about the app is it compatible with s22+, I notice that in their website didn't stated S22 series. Thanks man great video review!!
Hi, please, can you help me how to control it turn circle 360 degree? I try to do it but only 180 or 270 degree, but i saw some reviews they can make it turn 360 degree. Thank you!
HELP. Have to do the six-side calibration it only gets to step one. it is always off by a degree or two - not level horizontally. using the Zhiuyn Gimbal Tools "Level Trim" function I found setting tilt to -2.00 now it is level. However, whenever I turn on the gimbal now it beeps. Regardless the manual and the software just give no clue how to actually perform steps 1 - 6 - it just stays on step 1 - need better instructions. Also now it will not do the zy cami calibration. It always says calibration failed.
Ciao, sono intenzionato ad acquistarlo, sai dirmi se è perfettamente funzionante con iPhone 13 Pro Max con cover originale in silicone? Grazie e complimenti per il video.
Got the Smooth Q4 the other day and got it misaligned in the pan axis (facing very slightly left) (and no, it didn't fall....just exceeded the rotation limit in lock mode). I tried doing the auto-calibration with the CAMI app, but even if it said it was successful, it is still pointing slightly left (repeated this many times). I then tried the desktop gimbal calibration tool for mac, but couldn't get past step 1. For starters, the pictured gimbal in the program is not a Smooth Q4. I then tried following the pictures in the user manual but couldn't get past step 1 either. Are you able to do the manual calibration with the Smooth Q4?
@@OttoJulian_ Hi Otto! Thank you for replying! Yes, with the assistance of Zhiyun support, I was able to do the calibration. But it is still pointing slightly left. I also tried using the gimbal calibration tool, but there is no way to manually set the pan axis angle. It is only available for the tilt and roll angles. Are gimbals from all manufacturers like this (no manual adjustment for pan axis angle in the calibration tool)?
I almost went blind trying to read the fine print on the manual. This quick tutorial is perfect! Thank you for helping me get to grips with my new gimbal!
You are welcome !!
Same I’m like what am I doing wrong lol😅this is perfect
Zhiyun should hired you, Otto, because your tutorial explain waaay more useful than the manual. Thank You
so many people saying the same thing :). Maybe I should work for them haha. Thanks!
Excellent how to demonstration. better than anything I could find from the manufacturer . Many thanks!
Glad it was helpful!
Hello Otto! This is by far the most complete and clean tutorial on how to use this Gimbal I've ever seen. Congrats and keep it up with your high quality content. Greetings from Brazil. My Q4 has just arrived and now I can securely configure it without any worries. Thank you!
You are welcome! And thanks for your kind feedback! Go Brazil!!
I'm getting my Q4 later and this is by far THE BEST, MOST HANDS-ON INFORMATIVE, CRISP tutorial!!!! Super awesome Otto. Thank you 🙏👍
You are welcome !!
Ha sido el tutorial perfecto, el manual es tan pequeño que apenas se lee, aparte de que no explica para nada tan profundo como lo has hecho tu, mil graciasssss
Hola Vicky!! Con mucho gusto!
I found the zy cami mind-boggling until I found this video. It's very clear, no wasted time. I can finally use my Smooth Q4. thank you!
Glad I could help!
Bought it after you review but haven't opened it up to play around with this. This video is just perfect :)
Thanks for watching and I Hope you enjoy it!
I also bought, difficult to use 😅
Very well explained, rather than reading in small print from the manual, thank you for this tutorial it's really helped a lot for me.
You are welcome !
thank you sir i m frome pakistan no one has ever explained it like you have explained it to us..love you sir
You are welcome!
+1 sub, the most thoroughly educational video on this gimbal I've seen so far.
Thank you! been trying to improve these kind of tutorials for other gimbals and cameras
Thank you very much. After taking it new out of the box, I followed your instructions exactly which was most useful! I agree with the below comment that this is the most complete tutorial on how to use any gimbal!
Thank you Alan for your amazing feedback!
@@OttoJulian_ I have just watched it again. Unfortunately I forgot quite a lot.
Hi! Thank you for the tutorial you provided us with. It came in very handy on how to use this gimble since the manual doesn't help much.
Glad it was helpful!
I have just received my Q4, and watched your tutorial just to help set it up. I will have to watch your tutorial on using it in pauses LOL. Thank you for the tutorial, here's looking forward to mastering this. I'd love to use this in the desert here in Dubai or the autodrome..... Also will be good for using behind the scenes for our photography business. I can imagine using this for food photography and our automotive photography. Thank you Otto
Glad it was helpful Mandy! Thanks for your kind feedback and support!
I am loving my new gimbal and this video has really increased its value to me. Thank you for saving me a lot of time and frustration. Liked & subscribed! 🎉
You are welcome! Thanks for the support!
El mejor tutorial que encontré sobre el Zhiyun Smooth Q4. Muchas gracias por tanto!
Con gusto !!
Thank you so much. I bought my Q4 and didn't know how to use it, before I see this video. The quick start guide is so incomplete.
I know what you mean :)
Thank you soo much for this video! I just bought mine and didn’t understand the difference between the 4 modes. Excited to start testing now 😊
Glad it was helpful!
Great video! So didatic and easy to understand even for non native english speakers. Tks!
You're very welcome!
Hello, thank you for your video Tutorial show. I've just bought Zhiyun Q4, because I watch your tutorial but I don know how to set self picture shot by hand wave?
did you find it? it's an option at the bottom right that has a little hand on the icon.
This is a such a good video bro, between this Zhiyun smooth q4 and the Dji OM SE wich is better? I need it one for iPhone 12.
Thanks! Both are going to be very similar. I think you should watch my reviews on the Q4, I think there is a video comparing it to DJI, not the SE but they are very similar
Thanks, Otto. I was really struggling to figure out how to use my gimbal, this is extremely beneficial!
that's good to hear! Thanks!
Esse vídeo merece todos os likes possíveis, me ajudou muito!!! Obrigada! ❤
Obrigado!!!
Hi Otto, thank you for your clean tutorial, before I purchase it, I want to make sure the gimbal clamps can hold a larger phone S23 Ultra with protective case? Thanks.
will depend on your case
Hi, I wish you could do a video where you show how to attach a microphone to the gimbal, especially this smooth q4 because there aren't any! Great video
Noted
@@OttoJulian_ it would be awesome if you can do it for the smooth 5 too because it has a waist on its side
I bought a ZHIYUN Smooth Q4 gimbal stabilizer but I don't know how to connect it to the zy cam app, the same app won't connect to bluetooth, how to connect it, if you can give me advice or explain how to connect it, thanks for your help
hi, make sure bluetooth on the phone is not connected to anythng else. Turn on the gimbal WITH the phone on it first, then open the app
Hi friend. I bought mine today. When I put the USB cable in the energy, all led switch on, and sometime it quickly turns off. It not turn on in sequence, like you show in the video. Also, the app say "baterry is too low". Do you know what is happen?
try using another charging brick
Hi, curious how sport mode works. What should the camera focus on to follow? Will be using it to film basketball games.
hi, sport mode means faster movement or reaction time by the gimbal when you move it, so you should follow the action when players have the ball
sorry not sure if that was your question, hope I understood correctly
Hi otto good job.
What phone are you using in the video?
And how recommended is it?
That’s the Samsung S21+
@@OttoJulian_ on the S21+ u managed to get 4k 60?
Hello. Congrats for the video. I have a question. I realized when I do my videos its saving with in different time zone. I mean, if I record a video at 09:00am my local time the video is recording as 06:00am. Its happening just when Im using the ZY Cami App. Do you know how to fix the time zone of it? many thanks for your help
sorry, no idea on how to fix that
Just perfect 👌, would you please tell me if I can use a microphone "rode go2 " with this gimbal?
You are welcome. The mic goes directly to the phone, and the phone will be in charge of that device for recording purposes.
Great video thx. I would like the gimbal to just stabilize my phone while I'm connected with for example a videoconference tool like zoom. So I can stream steady shots. Would this work? Or does the cami app need to be active for the gimbal to stabilize?
Hi, no, the stabilization works even if your phone is off
I just got mine i was wondering if while recording can you switch from main camera to selfie camera and visversa
I can't remember and I don't have this gimbal anymore
Many thanks you for your instruction videos and tutorials. Just purchased a Smooth Q4 and wonder if there is a way to disable the beep noises/shutter sound. This seems not possible in the settings.
hello, you are welcome! about the beeps, I don't think you can disable them :(
good evening from greece Otto, thanks for the video, it helped me a lot because I recently acquired this particular gibal. Let me ask you something? any idea how to put the gopro11 back on it? thank you very much for your time!
sometimes these gimbals can hold it but it will not be 100% secure and some gimbals will not balance correctly. I don't have this gimbal anymore so I can't test it. The proven way for it to work is to buy a special adapter that has the shape of a phone where you can mount the gopro. I haven't seen those in a while but they were top sellers a few years ago.
@@OttoJulian_ thank you for your time 😀
Nice tutorial. I am thinking about buying the Q4. I have a pixel 6 pro with case. Can i use this phone with the gimbal?
yes it should work fine
Hi mate, Smooth Q4 arrived to replace my OM5 however trigger doesn’t work with native camera app like Q3 or DJI gimbals, I prefer Zhiyun for its mode buttons and to be used with iPhones native camera which is much better than shooting in ZY Cami. If trigger doesn’t work, it just fails as a gimbal, what’s your thoughts? I used iSteady X, OM4, OM5, Q3 and Q4
Hi. The trigger does a few things. What is it exactly that is not working for you ?
@@OttoJulian_ in Q3 record button would work in native camera app to take picture or video, same with DJI gimbals, but in Q4 record butting doesn’t function in native camera app for IOS. Unless my one is faulty?
Oh I see. You said trigger, not shutter/record button. I also like using the native camera app over the manufacturer’s app. I don’t think your gimbal is faulty, but for me, I just use the record button on the phone all the time so that is not such a big deal for me
Hello, I would like to congratulate you on the excellent video.
I would like to know how to do self calibration.
I would also like to know if you recommend filming using the Shiyun app or the iPhone's own camera app?
hi, is the auto calibration not working? There is an app that you can download to the PC from their website to do a calibration if the auto one is not working
I usually use the camera app on the phone to make my videos, unless I need something specific from their app.
Thanks for your kind feedback!
@@OttoJulian_ thanks for the answer!!!
I actually wanted to know how to do the automatic calibration using the Zy Cami app. I saw in the app that there is an item to do this, but I would like to know how I should do it so as not to mess up.
My cell phone is the iPhone 14 Pro, and I notice that sometimes it makes noise during certain movements, as if I'm forcing it.
@adrianatimon the automatic calibration is very straight forward. Make sure your phone is balanced (right/left or Roll axis) turn the gimbal on and go start the calibration from the menu. Before you start it just place the gimbal straight on a flat surface
Thank you so much. Your explanations are excellent. Very useful.
You are welcome!
Can u suggest a best gimbal for Android phone???? My phone is Vivo V23 5G. Confused which one to buy for Android.
I have on my channel a few videos comparing different gimbals. Android will have a few limitations compared to iPhones but this is the same for different brands. You need to look for one that suits your shooting style
@@OttoJulian_ Yes that's what my problem, couldn't able to find a proper gimbal for Android, I hav watched many videos and at last totally lost n confused. I know there r limitations for Android, still decided to buy one, which suits most and works fine with atleast features I can use it. Just mention one gimbal that fits me as I m a beginner.
Does it work well with Samsung phones? I have the s22 ultra and I'm looking for a good gimbal. Will it work with s22 ultra?
I feel that the Ultra is a bit too big for this kind of gimbal, specially if you are going to use it with a phone case. If that's the case, the Smooth 5 might be a better choice for you
@@OttoJulian_ thank you. I like the selfie stick part of the q4 lol
My main concern is if s22 ultra will even work with this gimbal. I know that dji om5 doesn't work with s22 ultra can't even download the dji app it's not available
This video is so helpful. Thank you so much for posting it. This is more helpful than the manual itself🎉
Glad it was helpful! Thanks!
Thank you. Easy to understand and concise. Keep up the great work.
Glad it was helpful!
Finally I got a good tutorial video for the smooth Q4.
Thank you
You are welcome !!
Wow! Fantastic tutorial. Thank you it's been a huge help.
You are welcome!!
Hi sir, I’ve had searched for a gimbal for a while and loved the compact format of the Q4 but unfortunately I’ve found a lot of complaints about it just breaking easily, like out of nowhere not turning on anymore and such stuff and the manufacturer not giving the proper support for the gimbal and it’s defects, as you seen on the comments of this video and in your own experience, can I buy it safely without having any problems? Like, I most probably won’t be losing all my money for a product that had a defect? Because here this gimbal is in the medium expensive side and when you buy it you don’t want to waste your money, thanks already!
Nobody wants to waste any money. Gimbals are electronic devices and just like any other they can malfunction at some point. Mine is still working. I’ve had more expensive brands fail on me. Something else is that people (some of them) break them because they don’t know how to use them, they turn them on without a phone, or the grab it from the arms when it’s on, etc.
Wheel is for "focusing" too?
No, Q4 doesn’t have a wheel to manually focus
Can you make a crane shot with it? I mean pan forward from bottom (ground level) to top holding gimball normally (not upside down), not like in DJI OM6 where you have to handle gimball sideway.
Angles and movements are almost the same as on the DJI OM6
Hey!
Thanks a lot for the tips, I just bought a Smooth Q4 and I'm already loving it!
Hugs
You are welcome !!
Perfect Video thx. Is there a possibility to reduce the Zoom Speed more, because slow on the menue is still very fast.
the only way is to change the zoom speed on the app.
Hey man.
I have watched a lot of your reviews.
However, in this one I would like to ask why did you switch to iphone at the end while showing us the manual mode?
Because Android doesn’t support manual mode
Dude how are you keeping it so still while it’s unlocked? Or are the parts locked? At 2:28
Not sure which scene are you looking at. But right after 2:29 the gimbal is on
Acabei de comprar esse gimbal... muito bonito... porém embora eu não fale inglês... a legenda em português me ajudou muito.. seu vídeo foi muito esclarecedor... agora estou mais seguro para usar meu gimbal.... obrigado👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🫂🫂🫂
Hi. Just got my first gimbal because of your great review. I just want to ask what mode to use when taking a selfie photo? cant seem to figure it out. thank you
hi, for a selfie you need to flip the camera as I explained on the video, and you can use Follow mode and reframe with the joystick.
Nice Tutorial.
I plan to buy this gimbal.
However, I wonder if I can alternatively use this gimbal with 2 smartphones (mine and my wife's).
sure, why not? for my video reviews I use 2 different phones: an Android and also an iPhone :)
just make sure that the phone is not connected via bluetooth to the gimbal when you try to connect the other phone.
@@OttoJulian_ Thank you so much.
Hi Otto. This is the most detailed tutorial. I am still having problem with my gimbal smooth q4. Would you be able to help me with it? it does not seem to follow the way I want it to be. I use PF mode but it does not stay on place, the moment I lift the gimbal to ie. upward direction, the phone goes to different directions. I can't use POV too
it should not go to different directions, what are the status lights showing you?
Hi Otto, thanks for the Tutorial, quite helpful.
question: at Minutes 8:36, while in video mode, you tap on the video settings and it shows that you have 4k at 60 FPS showing and selected.
i have the smooth q4, and i do not have that option showing, i am using s22 Ultra, kindly advise if i am doing something wrong... i even made the purchase based on the fact that your video shows that 4k 60 is available, while it is not on Dji OM 6.
thanks in advance
Hello Khodor! the reason that it shows 60fps is because I am using an iPhone for that video. Android based devices will have some limitations, including no 60fps. This happens also with other gimbals, including the OM6.
I made a video about this, I'll share the link if you want to take a look at the issues: ruclips.net/video/3w2UIFvOF7k/видео.html
@@OttoJulian_ thanks a lot. I understand. We should raise a petition for this issue with Google.
Thanks Otto, for this video and other fine videos you did. I bought the Smooth Q4 after seeing all the good reviews on RUclips. Just curious, in PF mode and L modes, does yours lock the Tilt axis. Mine didn't. I returned and get a replacement but the 2nd one does the same: the tilt axis does not lock in PF and L modes. I reported to Zhiyun tech support but am curious if that's how it is supposed to work. I have a video showing this. Thank you.
That’s not normal. Are you pressing the trigger? (Sport mode bypasses those modes)
@@OttoJulian_ no it’s not. In L mode I just tilt the gimbal forward and the phone stays straight a little then tilt toward. Tech support said I went over the tilt axis range but it wasn’t that much. Guess I can’t use L mode like flash light mode
@@OttoJulian_ I didn’t press the trigger
Yeah the tilt axis has a limit. Once you pass that limit the phone will just “get stuck” on that position and will move along with the gimbal
Hi Otto, I enjoy your tutorial. It is very clear. One issue is the auto tracking isn´t working consistently. When I get it it holds for less than a minute then the square turns red and it stops tracking. Also when I push the trigger once the green square doesn´t always appear. There is a square but doesn´t turn green and gimbal doesn´t track. What am I doing wrong?
Yeah the tracking is a bit inconsistent specially on Android, I have mentioned this on my video reviews (since this video is a tutorial I don’t point out these kind of issues because the idea is to explain how everything works). When you press the trigger and it doesn’t track it’s usually because it didn’t find a subject to track, so you are not doing anything wrong 🙂
Very good explanation Otto !. Helped a lot.
Glad to hear that!
what phone you used in this video on the gimbal? thanks
hi, where exactly? Because I test my gimbals with both a Samsung and an iPhone.
Pls when is the gimbal turned On? After unlocking d gimbal or before?
Unlock the gimbal. Place the phone on the gimbal. Then turn it on
Thank you so so much. Verily helpful and response on time.👍🏾🙏✔️
Hello, I want to know if I can use two phones on one Q4 gimbal or if I still have to reset bluetooth
hello, no need to reset bluetooth BUT you need to make sure that one of the phones is not connected to the gimbal when you try to connect the other one
What wonderful informative video ! Thank you so much!!! Congrats!
Thank you for leaving such a nice feedback!
Hi Otto, Thanks for your video. I just bought Smooth Q4, installed the apps and activated. I tried to play around. However, the Joystick can only turn the arm to the right, not left, not up and down. What may be the problem?
Not normal. Try to go inside the app and search for the joystick option. If changing that doesn’t work you might have a faulty gimbal
@@OttoJulian_ Hi Otto, the joystick fixed. It works normally. However the Smooth Q4 Gimbal is completely not what I expected. The main problem is that it sometimes generate some "wo-wo-wo~~~~~" noise when recording video. Whenever the Gimbal rotate or pan a little, it generates the annoying noise.
The other problem is the underslung mode. I have to rotate it down very very very ~~~~ slowly, like an idiot, otherwise the arm will rotate crazily, lock itself and switch to standby mode. However even succeed to underslung mode, it also sometimes rotate crazily, lock itself and switch to standby mode, if not move smoothly.
Got similar problems straight out of the box.
I'm planning on buying the DJI OSMO SE 2022 and have been wondering if I can use the main camera as a vlogging setup while going around. My issue is that I don't like using the selfie cam while vlogging, do you have any tips for me about this Sir? Because I've seen that some gimbals won't be able to pan 360 so meaning I can't use the main camera to shoot myself while walking around.
Hi. Yeah this gimbal will not let you turn the camera itself around. I mean, you could just place the phone the other way around (screen facing the front)
@@OttoJulian_ alright! Thank you I was just making sure, I'll wait until 11.11 to get it 😁
on android, if you connect your phone's bluetooth with the gimbal outside of the zy cami app, the zoom and record buttons work in any app, including my phones stock cam app.
this doesn't work on all phones, which one do you have?
Hi Otto... Thanks for this informative video.. is this Gimbal waterproof/ resistant?
hi! no it's not waterproof
@@OttoJulian_ thank you for confirming...
Bem explicado, mas como você faz para tirar a marca da água do app Zy Cami depois que o vídeo é gravado?
There’s an option in the settings if I remember correctly
Hi, I would like to ask does it has an auto follow mode, like if your subject is going to move does it follow does it has the capability to follow the subject?
it has tracking, so it will move the smartphone in the direction of the subject if it moves
Wonderful tutorial, Otto - very clear and concise. Thank you!
You are welcome !!
It was a great explanation. It is very clearly understood. we thank you
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you so much for this clear and useful tutorial! Really appreciate it! We just bought this gimbal and would like to know how to make spinning shots?
Hi Sarah. The explanation is in the video. I think you missed that part
Hi thank you for your video :)
But I have some control issues with the buttons: I can't switch between the front and rear camera, nor zoom and with the joystick I can't spin the phone in vortex mode.
Thanks
Triple press Photo/Video Button can switch between front/rear camera in ZY Cami app.
You can send the related issue video to us so that we can check for you~!
Hello Alizee, hope you were able to find what was going on
I find that when I try to go upside down I that more often than not the gimbal spazzes out turning every which way and then turns off. Is there any more tips for using it close to the ground upside down? Am I doing something wrong?
There is one way to flip it upside down otherwise it will go crazy. Not sure if I mentioned this in the video, but the movement has to be done towards the side making a 180 flip
@@OttoJulian_ thanks, I'll try to be more careful about how I flip. Appreciate the rest of the video too!
Does record button works in native camera app of Samsung?
Yes!
Is the gimbal water resistant?
No it’s not
I need to play with it again.why it keep rotating? And the 4 lights will turn on even if i dont check the battery life
I have the same problem and i can’t connect my phone
Returning mine
did you get a replacement?
@@OttoJulian_ i did not ask for replacement.coz i dont think this is the right one for me. I ended up getting an Insta 360 x 3. and i love it.
Oh that’s great!!
Es el vídeo más completo, que hemos encontrado, muchas gracias 🙌🏼
Claro con gusto!
As usual very clear and helpful tutorial
Thank You Otto
Hello Vincent! Thank you so much!
parabéns pelo vídeo, o mais completo da internet sem dúvidas!!!
Thank you Helleen!
Question for you. I think I found a small bug in the Q4 and I wanted to see if you had seen this issue, too. It only happens after turning on the Q4 and then changing into horizontal mode. So basically to re-create, turn on the Q4, and then without touching any other buttons, press the trigger button 3x to change into horizontal mode...and you should see it not do anything like it completely ignored the command. Wait a few seconds, then try to get into horizontal mode again and it will NOW do it.
There's a weird bug that it will pause after turning on and ignore initial trigger commands and it only seems to affect changing out of portrait mode, all the other buttons don't have this delay after the device is turned on. I found this to be rather annoying since the first thing I want to do is to get into horizontal mode for shooting but it turns into extra trigger clicking and waiting. Let me know if that's just me though, something to be aware of.
The second bug I found is that no matter what you do, the red button that takes a photo/shoots a video will ALWAYS default to taking a photo first no matter what when the devise is turned on. Even if you open the app and have it set in video mode, pressing thered button will automatically change that and take a photo upon first use, and only after that, it will allow you to use the button to record video. I don't know why Zhiyun doesn't have a setting that allows you to default the button to record video only. The only way to record video once you turn on the device is to hit the record button manually on your iPhone screen, or hit the red button and take a photo first -- then change it to the video setting. I found that process to be unfortunate as well for the device.
hi! I just tried that out and when it turns on, power light blinks, then all lights stay on for about a sec, and phone gets in vertical position. As soon as that happens I am able to triple tap the trigger and it does go into horizontal mode. Was not able to test the record button right now, but normally speaking, if you press the record button when you are using their app it should take a pic or start recording a video DEPENDING on what you have it set at. If you are using the record button with the native camera app, then this will be depend on your phone/camera and I doubt that Zhiyun would be able to fix that
@@OttoJulian_ Thanks for trying this out. It sounds like I have a faulty Q4 if the trigger button to change it into horizontal mode doesn't have a delay. And I thought the same with the record button, depending if it's in a photo or video setting...it should respect whichever setting it's in and function accordingly but it always and only takes a photo even if it's in a video setting for me. Oh man, that's a bummer for me. Thanks for trying it out though and letting me know that's not the case for you. I'll contact Zhiyun and try to get a replacement.
@@chompchompfood I cant turn the position as well. I dont think its a faulty one that you have. i just think that despite of all the great reviews this feature doesnt work so well.
I too have horizontal mode problems. As soon as I go into horizontal it beeps 5 times and goes into standby. Even if I do manage to change the mode to locked or other it does the same, goes into standby by. If I'm quick and can start recording, it does the same - bris give tonnes and goes into standby. Occasionally it wiggles and jiggles out of control too, only in horizontal mode. Thoughts?
MARAVILHOSO SEU VÍDEO! MUITO OBRIGADA!!
you are welcome!
Hey, Otto. Tks for the video. loved it and it made me learned a lot about my new fresh gimbal (just got at home) :)
Great to hear!
Hey all, just got this Gimbal, but noticed that the smart follow feature only works when the gimbal is in “L” mode… is that how it’s supposed to work? Anyone have any insight there?
smart follow =tracking? if so, once you activate tracking it will free the pan and tilt axis and the gimbal will move according to your subject.
Hey, would you recom a upgrade from Q3?
This one is the upgrade from Q3
Hi Otto, Does it work well with s22+? how about the app is it compatible with s22+, I notice that in their website didn't stated S22 series. Thanks man great video review!!
it works but there will be the usual limitations, like no 60fps, no slow motion, etc
@@OttoJulian_ Thanks Otto! Appreciate your replied :)
@@OttoJulian_ i see, how come there is no 60 FPS? on the s22?
which phone allows to have 4k 60 FPS?
Please 🙏 I can't find ultra wide camera in this gimbal
Help me
Where can i find it
Or use it in my cami
does your phone actually have a ultra wide angle camera?
Hello
Regarding the app for the gimbal not all options are work for Android mobile is it write.
Indeed. Some functions will not work for Android
Thanks a lot. It was easy to understand because of your clear explanation. ❤❤❤
You're welcome 😊
Hi, is it ok for an iPhone 12 Pro Max with cover ? Thank U
I think that without the cover it will already be quite tight.
Hi, please, can you help me how to control it turn circle 360 degree? I try to do it but only 180 or 270 degree, but i saw some reviews they can make it turn 360 degree. Thank you!
No, the Q4 cannot turn 360 degrees during vortex mode
HELP. Have to do the six-side calibration it only gets to step one. it is always off by a degree or two - not level horizontally. using the Zhiuyn Gimbal Tools "Level Trim" function I found setting tilt to -2.00 now it is level. However, whenever I turn on the gimbal now it beeps. Regardless the manual and the software just give no clue how to actually perform steps 1 - 6 - it just stays on step 1 - need better instructions. Also now it will not do the zy cami calibration. It always says calibration failed.
Hope you were able to do this. I haven’t been able to do a proper video about this yet.
Great video! I wanted one like that, but it's hard to find one that doesn't lose functions for Android. I use an S22 ultra
that's right
Still struggling to find one. Let me know if you found any that doesn't limit the phone quality 👌
Great video. Excellent walk through. Thank you.
Hey Mark, thank you !
Me salvou. Super importante assistir esse vídeo antes de manuseá-lo. Obrigado!
You are welcome !!
Ciao, sono intenzionato ad acquistarlo, sai dirmi se è perfettamente funzionante con iPhone 13 Pro Max con cover originale in silicone? Grazie e complimenti per il video.
Pro Max with a silicone cover might be too tight for the Q4
@@OttoJulian_ quindi meglio smooth 5?
Is this compatible with Samsung A54 mobile ?
Yes it will work, with the limitations that were mentioned on the review
great review as always! you are building quite the collection sir!
thanks Sarge!
Got the Smooth Q4 the other day and got it misaligned in the pan axis (facing very slightly left) (and no, it didn't fall....just exceeded the rotation limit in lock mode). I tried doing the auto-calibration with the CAMI app, but even if it said it was successful, it is still pointing slightly left (repeated this many times). I then tried the desktop gimbal calibration tool for mac, but couldn't get past step 1. For starters, the pictured gimbal in the program is not a Smooth Q4. I then tried following the pictures in the user manual but couldn't get past step 1 either. Are you able to do the manual calibration with the Smooth Q4?
hello Mickey, trying to catch up on old messages, were you able to perform the calibration?
@@OttoJulian_ Hi Otto! Thank you for replying! Yes, with the assistance of Zhiyun support, I was able to do the calibration. But it is still pointing slightly left. I also tried using the gimbal calibration tool, but there is no way to manually set the pan axis angle. It is only available for the tilt and roll angles. Are gimbals from all manufacturers like this (no manual adjustment for pan axis angle in the calibration tool)?