Really great, useful tutorial. It never looks right to me to balance the phone upside down, but after seeing this it's obvious this is a great way to do it!
Trust me, if you feel the payload is a bit heavy and you’re struggling balancing it upright, don’t think it twice. The video apps automatically flip the footage the tight way up so you don’t actually have to do anything and you’ll view (and record) the footage the right way up. When I use lens and filter it is the configuration I use, and if you use a lens hood it is the only way to do it quick and easy, and probably more stable too.
I appreciate you making this video. I now see why this gimbal does NOT balance with iPhones using the stock phone clip that comes with the gimbal. The phone clip you're using in this video protrudes out from the base, the stock clip does not. That completely changes the weight distribution causing the phone to fall backwards, even with the one axis (1:54) all the way down and the phone pushed all the way forward. Simply put, the G6 stock with the included phone clip is NOT capable of properly balancing a phone. This is why myself and so many others are having issues (and have have been reaching out to you, as you stated). Can you link to the phone clip you are using in this video as THAT is the secret to your success and what us phone users need in order to make this gimbal function properly with our phones.
I did forget to include that link, sorry for that. I have just added it. I hope it helps!! As a matter of fact, with this mount, if you remove the rubber bits/ feet that hold the phone, you can actually mount the large smallrig case upsude down, if you ever use such a large or heavy case...
@@SamuelSotiega Ok, so I got the clip from your link in the description. Few things. 1) That’s not the same clip you use in your video. 2) The clip in your link has the phone sitting VERY hit up from the base plate. As I’m sure you already guessed, this comes with its own issues. Although the clip does allow the phone to sit forward enough, solving the main issue with the stock clip, the height of the phone makes it so the gimbal is still not able to balance properly. So…I will have to return this clip but I know even more so what is needed to properly balance a phone on this gimbal. *A clip that allows the phone to both sit forward on the base plate while sitting close to the base plate.
@@ilikemyrealnameit is the one I got. I removed/ unscrewed the phone mount from the swivel mount it comes with, because I don’t need that. I just need the mount with the tightening screw. Have you done that? Send me a quick video to my email or a wetransfer link, please. You can find my email in the channel contact section…
Not really. I can get the G6 max balanced in less than 30 seconds. Sometimes I balance it at base before going out, so it is just a matter of a second or two. But what you get in return, in terms of payload and functionality, is mega worth to it. But that is my opinion, and what works for me doesn’t necessarily works for everyone else. But so far, out of everyone that has told me they bought it after watching any of my videos, I’ve never had a complaint…. And it is the gimbal I use with my 13 pro max and accessories, so I am not preaching for the sake of creating a video..
I hope I get a quick reply … I’ve spent weeks watching your videos and ordering my Feiyu tech gimbal. I bought the phone clamp from Amazon and also balanced my iPhone 14 pro max…. And still, the motor on the bottom keeps spinning. And I’m really close to giving up, I don’t know what to do.
How to mount the Smallrig case upside down with G6 Max here! ruclips.net/video/WbMF3E-OhFw/видео.html Zhiyun Smooth 5 vs Feiyutech G6 Max. Which Is The Best Smartphone Gimbal? - ruclips.net/video/WbMF3E-OhFw/видео.html Could the Zhiyun Crane M3 be the best smartphone gimbal? - ruclips.net/video/5Kq3AlRjRxo/видео.html
I try to do like you discribed, but with my Galaxy S22 phone it is still vibrating. Could it be to light for the gimbal? When I use my Fuji XT4 I have no shaking/vibrating :(
Have you tried either recalibration when you mount the phone so it calibrated motors to the lighter payload? Alternative, it might work better if you mount the phone downwards so the lenses are facing down rather than up. Did you try that? Maybe the phone makes the gimbal too top heavy…
Can you make a video of the feiyu software app. I bought the smooth 5 and will return it to the seller because some functions like 3x3 Pano didn't work. Is this software capable to do it?
Feiyutech’s software in my opinion has never been the best. I always use filmic pro when using my G6 Max. But I am soon reviewing their new gimbal scorp mini and will look into their software again..
Because of you I bought this one and its amazing! Tried the DJI OM5 and it was just a glorified selfie stick compared to the G6max! Your videos are amazing, keep em coming! and maybe some videos about best app for video editing and how to use them effectively?
Thanks! I got a couple of videos about shooting video with smartphones. Let me know if these are any helpful! Part 1 - ruclips.net/video/dwTYCHxfrsM/видео.html Part 2 - ruclips.net/video/GpmG5Cr_UFg/видео.html
The gimbal has a vertical mode from horizontal. Not the most comfortable. If vertical is your thing and you only plan to use a phone, I would strongly suggest the Zhiyun smooth 5S. Check out my review and videos about it, I hope it helps.
The gimbal has a vertical mode but I never felt it was particularly well implemented. It can be done but feels awkward… are the zhiyun smooth 5S or Hohem M6 out of your budget range? Watch ny reviews for each of them if interested, then let me know, please!!
@@SamuelSotiega i already have the G6 Plus, working with a s23 ultra, but yes i am interested with the M6, liké the S23 ultra IS heavy i should try the hohem
Hi, I was ready to purchase the G6 Max but I realized it does not offer face/object tracking. What full motion smartphone gimbal do you recommend that offers 1) face/object tracking and 2) allows the option to flip the iPhone so the lighting port is on the left so I can plug in a wireless microphone receiver…thank you!
@@SamuelSotiega I use an IPhone 12 Pro with a case and plan to use an ND filter along with a Synco wireless receiver plugged into the lightening port….
I decided to purchase the G6 Max and live without the tracking feature. Feiyutech had the G6 Max on a cyber Monday sale for $169… couldn’t pass it up😉. Thank you for all your fantastic videos!
I did! Honestly I wasn’t sure if that is as portable. I have also have a Nikon Z6ii. It would be nice if I could have one gimbal to use with both. I am also considering Crane m3 but still not sure considering the price difference.
@@SamuelSotiega you have the best reviews. I’ll try to wait. I have to see what the best resolution would be as I’ll be needing a gimbal soon. I checked their website for Scorpio mini. They accept ore-orders. Do you know how long it will take for delivery ?
Thanks for your wonderful video. New to gimbals and returned my DGI as soon as I unpacked it watching your review on it. I’ve got this one now and it seems to be exactly what I wanted. Question is can I slow down the speed on the motors so that when I use the joystick, I can track nice n slow/smooth?
Amazing, exactly what I needed. I use lens and filters but never thought of a lens hood! Uhmm, you make a very valid point. In my shopping list! Thanks for this video, super helpful.
The lens hood depends on the thread diameter of the lens or filter you want to mount/ screw it on. I use Sandmarc lenses and filters and they have an inner thread diameter of 55mm so I use this one amzn.to/3KhiB55. But you need to check the inner thread diameter, not the product diameter, an important distinction. I am testing 3 more for a video I am developing for essential/ best accessories for smartphone filmmaking, but for now, this one is the one I use, although when using the ultra-wid, because of the very wide field of view, you see it vignetting, so it is only to be used with the standard wide or telephoto...
As always Samuel, awesome tuturial!! I came very close to getting the G6 Max. Quite frankly, it was a toss up between that one and the new Zhiyun Crane M3. I ended up with the M3, mainly due to its size and then payload. I think that having the built in light was the icing on the cake. 😊 Balancing the iPhone upside down really handled that lense incredibly well. I'm sure balancing will come second nature once it's done a few times. There is no doubt that the axis motors on the G6 Max are more than strong enough to handle almost anything you throw at it. You have a couple of the best gimbals out there for sure! Thank You for sharing another awesome tutorial! Great job!!👍😊
Dude! The crane M3 is an amazing gimbal!!! You have made a very, very good investment!!! Trust me on that. The more I use it the lore I like it! You’ve got a gimbal that can easily last you for years and I agree, the built-in led is such a small but cool (and useful) feature.
Thanks for the great videos. I was going to buy a DJI OM5 until I saw your video on why not to buy it, and then after watching your reviews of the G6 Max vs. Crane M3 I wanted the Crane M3 but it was so expensive to get it with the smartphone mount.. $446.. So I figured since I will probably want to use Filmic Pro to film with both cameras simultaniously I probably shoud get the G6 Max because it's cheaper and probably simpler to use. If not for your video I would be stuck with the weird movement limitations and default vertical video. I hate vertical video.. it's a terrible thing that people who don't know how to shoot video started doing with their phones and then these companies had to legitimize it by having stuff like Instagram stories, Snapchat, etc. be vertical video.. I understand it's easier to hold but it is not the correct way to shoot video. Is a reason why movie theater screens are not vertical lol.
I agree with you. I am not myself a fan of vertical. The G6 Max is a great gimbal, plus it is discounted at the moment, so even a bigger deal. Honestly, it is a himbal that will still be relevant for years because it is do good and even if they release a new model, whenever that is, it will be more expensive but the basics will remain the same. The G6 Max is a gimbal I can recommend time and time again because it is great value for money, does what is supposed to do, light, and it is currently $199 on amazon.com. Only a few dollars more than the OM5..
@@SamuelSotiega Though it turns out my super OCD is requiring me to return the G6 Max to get the Crane M3 for that feature that shows all the axis.. I kept on adjusting roll but I cannot tell whether it is perfectly vertical and it's driving me crazy lol.
Hi Samuel, First thank you for your channel. I’ve been looking at a lot of your videos this morning having found it and I like how you explain things, good and bad. I need a new Gimbal for my iPhone 13 Pro Max as the only 1 I have is an old OM 2 and it just won’t handle the weight. I was thinking about the Zhiyun Smooth 5, but looking at your videos I notice you really like the G6 and it certainly looks like it has a lot more functionality. I particularly like the digital screen as On my old Gimbal I would get confused about which mode it was in. I know the SMOOTH 5 has a tiny display for this, but I like the look of the bigger screen. One thing I’m a bit confused about is that you say you use the G6 “manually” though you say you can control everything through the buttons on the gimbal, which is what I would like. So I’m wondering what you mean when you say it’s a manual Gimbal. Finally, currently, the Smooth 5 basic will cost me €190 approx, while the G6 will be €260. If you had to choose, what would you say is the better deal. I’m only beginning to take filming seriously, I’m a photographer by trade, and would like to use my phone to make short promo videos. Sorry for the long post, I have too many questions 😂😂
Just found another supplier who is selling the G6 Max for €200. So only €20 more than the Smooth 5. Is this a no brainier since I can even use one of my smaller Fuji cameras on it?
Quick question The SmallRig cage does it have enough material on the top bar for cutting a 1/4” thread into it? (So you can mount it upside down and use an added lens etc.)
It does have enough material to drill a 1/4" thread, but you will need to know exactly what you're doing because although it is well designed and feels solid, this is still aluminum and unless it is laser cut, I am not sure it will withstand the stress, unless like I say, you know wheta you;re doing and have the right equipment to do this....
@@SamuelSotiega just recieved the SmallRig cage for iPhone 13 Pro Max and it does have 3 x 1/4 threads on top But in same position as the bottom ones. Which means the mounting plate isn’t long enough for upside down mounting. I intend to make a small bracket out of a flat iron bar in 3 mm thickness. It will have the added bonus of lowering the center of gravity.
@@frodonifinger2628 Have you considered the way i do it? I use a phone mount, remove the rubber feet (top and bottom) that clamp the phone securely, then fit the smallrig case. Because the phone mount doesn’t have the rubber teeth/feet, the footprint of the smallrig and case is less, and you can then mount the case upside down and you won’t hit the roll axis bar…
@@SamuelSotiega I haven’t gotten that far yet😉 Just got my SmallRig cage today I wonder why the original clamp is so poorly balanced for phones with the 1/4 thread so close towards the front. You can’t balance the tilt axis perfectly using the original clamp, but with the SmallRig you easily can. I still haven’t received my cheap phone clamp to go with the Ulanzi and Sandmarc covers. I ordered the Sandmarc Anamorphic lens 1,33 and the Ulanzi 1,55. Still waiting for the packages to arrive
@@frodonifinger2628 have you made sure you ordered the correct lens mount plate for the smallrig case? Sandmarc lenses are screw-on thread, not bayonet. Just wondering..
Ohh! I didn’t know that? Mine does it automatically. I don’t even need to do anything. It was the same in the 12 and I am using a 13 pro max. Could it be a setting that need sto be turned on? Do you maybe have screen lock turned on?
Hello Manuel. I also have the G6 Max and the Smallrig aluminium case. It's true that it's a pain to balance the gimbal with a lens and filter(s)... you quickly get stuck with the settings, especially on the roll. I was wondering if using counterweights could solve the problem? What do you think ?
Actually, you can mount the smallrig upside down by simply using the smartphone mount that I use, rather than mounting the case on the gimbal. See this clip from a previous video I made… ruclips.net/video/WbMF3E-OhFw/видео.html . I holpe you find this helpful! I have pinned this link to the comments so other peoplke can see it. I don't know why I didn't think about it when doing this video, especially when I had done it already in a different video... Silly me...
@@SamuelSotiega I had already tried this with a similar phone mount. But with the iPhone 13 Pro Max I had to give up the idea, the top of the mount hits the axis of the pan when you lower the gimbal, which makes it impossible to shoot with the phone at ground level... But I'll watch your video, I might have missed something 😉
@@laurentbengold6323 Ahh! You might be right to be honest. If I use a JJC mount instead, it's just 1-2mm out of clearance from touching the roll bar. It is a bummer. You'd have to hold the gimbal handle in about 60 degree angle, ratehr than free 90 degree.... I will reach out to feiyutech to see if they have an extended base plate to get that extra clearance. If you want to use that configuration now, I can confirm that with the zhiyun Crane M3 it works without a problem (with smartphone mount that is) but it is a bit more expensive...
@@SamuelSotiega I had bought a Crane M3 but quite honestly 340€ (I had found it with a discount on A****n 😬) for a gimbal whose record button doesn't work with a smartphone I found it a bit light... so I sent it back and I'm trying to optimize my G6 Max which, apart from this defect in my configuration, is an excellent gimbal
@@laurentbengold6323 you and I share the same opinion about the G6 Max. I will let you know what Feiyutech tellls me when I email them about this inquiry.
Really great, useful tutorial. It never looks right to me to balance the phone upside down, but after seeing this it's obvious this is a great way to do it!
Trust me, if you feel the payload is a bit heavy and you’re struggling balancing it upright, don’t think it twice. The video apps automatically flip the footage the tight way up so you don’t actually have to do anything and you’ll view (and record) the footage the right way up. When I use lens and filter it is the configuration I use, and if you use a lens hood it is the only way to do it quick and easy, and probably more stable too.
I appreciate you making this video. I now see why this gimbal does NOT balance with iPhones using the stock phone clip that comes with the gimbal. The phone clip you're using in this video protrudes out from the base, the stock clip does not. That completely changes the weight distribution causing the phone to fall backwards, even with the one axis (1:54) all the way down and the phone pushed all the way forward.
Simply put, the G6 stock with the included phone clip is NOT capable of properly balancing a phone. This is why myself and so many others are having issues (and have have been reaching out to you, as you stated).
Can you link to the phone clip you are using in this video as THAT is the secret to your success and what us phone users need in order to make this gimbal function properly with our phones.
I did forget to include that link, sorry for that. I have just added it. I hope it helps!! As a matter of fact, with this mount, if you remove the rubber bits/ feet that hold the phone, you can actually mount the large smallrig case upsude down, if you ever use such a large or heavy case...
@@SamuelSotiega Thank you thank you! I appreciate you very much. You’ve been a huge help. Wishing you and your channel the best! 🙏
@@ilikemyrealname cheers buddy. I hope the channel does well too!!! 😁😉. Glad that I can help.
@@SamuelSotiega Ok, so I got the clip from your link in the description.
Few things. 1) That’s not the same clip you use in your video. 2) The clip in your link has the phone sitting VERY hit up from the base plate.
As I’m sure you already guessed, this comes with its own issues. Although the clip does allow the phone to sit forward enough, solving the main issue with the stock clip, the height of the phone makes it so the gimbal is still not able to balance properly.
So…I will have to return this clip but I know even more so what is needed to properly balance a phone on this gimbal. *A clip that allows the phone to both sit forward on the base plate while sitting close to the base plate.
@@ilikemyrealnameit is the one I got. I removed/ unscrewed the phone mount from the swivel mount it comes with, because I don’t need that. I just need the mount with the tightening screw. Have you done that? Send me a quick video to my email or a wetransfer link, please. You can find my email in the channel contact section…
Man you’ve got some gear 👍 is that a better gimbal than the smooth five because that looks like a pain in the bum to Balance.
Not really. I can get the G6 max balanced in less than 30 seconds. Sometimes I balance it at base before going out, so it is just a matter of a second or two. But what you get in return, in terms of payload and functionality, is mega worth to it. But that is my opinion, and what works for me doesn’t necessarily works for everyone else. But so far, out of everyone that has told me they bought it after watching any of my videos, I’ve never had a complaint…. And it is the gimbal I use with my 13 pro max and accessories, so I am not preaching for the sake of creating a video..
Can you film portrait mode ?
Yes, but not ideal for long term, unless you get an underslung handle for it as an accessory
I hope I get a quick reply … I’ve spent weeks watching your videos and ordering my Feiyu tech gimbal. I bought the phone clamp from Amazon and also balanced my iPhone 14 pro max…. And still, the motor on the bottom keeps spinning. And I’m really close to giving up, I don’t know what to do.
Do you mean the pan axis? Does it spins slowly by itself without you doing anything?
How to mount the Smallrig case upside down with G6 Max here! ruclips.net/video/WbMF3E-OhFw/видео.html
Zhiyun Smooth 5 vs Feiyutech G6 Max. Which Is The Best Smartphone Gimbal? - ruclips.net/video/WbMF3E-OhFw/видео.html
Could the Zhiyun Crane M3 be the best smartphone gimbal? - ruclips.net/video/5Kq3AlRjRxo/видео.html
I try to do like you discribed, but with my Galaxy S22 phone it is still vibrating. Could it be to light for the gimbal? When I use my Fuji XT4 I have no shaking/vibrating :(
Have you tried either recalibration when you mount the phone so it calibrated motors to the lighter payload? Alternative, it might work better if you mount the phone downwards so the lenses are facing down rather than up. Did you try that? Maybe the phone makes the gimbal too top heavy…
Can you make a video of the feiyu software app. I bought the smooth 5 and will return it to the seller because some functions like 3x3 Pano didn't work. Is this software capable to do it?
Feiyutech’s software in my opinion has never been the best. I always use filmic pro when using my G6 Max. But I am soon reviewing their new gimbal scorp mini and will look into their software again..
Because of you I bought this one and its amazing! Tried the DJI OM5 and it was just a glorified selfie stick compared to the G6max! Your videos are amazing, keep em coming! and maybe some videos about best app for video editing and how to use them effectively?
Thanks! I got a couple of videos about shooting video with smartphones. Let me know if these are any helpful!
Part 1 - ruclips.net/video/dwTYCHxfrsM/видео.html
Part 2 - ruclips.net/video/GpmG5Cr_UFg/видео.html
Hello. It should be nice to have the same video with balancing with a go pro
I can see your point… But the principles would be exactly the same…
Is her bag strong or excellent?
The g6 max comes in a box that to me it feels it’s just for storing the gimbal when it is new, but it is not a practical thing to use.
Can you balance the phone vertically???
The gimbal has a vertical mode from horizontal. Not the most comfortable. If vertical is your thing and you only plan to use a phone, I would strongly suggest the Zhiyun smooth 5S. Check out my review and videos about it, I hope it helps.
Hi thank you for the review, is it possible to film with2a smartphone on vertical mode with the G6 max and Plus ?
The gimbal has a vertical mode but I never felt it was particularly well implemented. It can be done but feels awkward… are the zhiyun smooth 5S or Hohem M6 out of your budget range? Watch ny reviews for each of them if interested, then let me know, please!!
@@SamuelSotiega i already have the G6 Plus, working with a s23 ultra, but yes i am interested with the M6, liké the S23 ultra IS heavy i should try the hohem
Is it compatible with pixel 7 pro
You will definitely be able to balance the pixel 7 pro, for sure. Is there anything specific you’re looking for the gimbal to do?
can it mount your ph vertically ?
The g6 max has a vertical mode, but in my opinion is only good for random shots, sporadic vertical filming, not for long term...
I have the g6plus and can't get the screen to come on. Any idead
No. It is weird. Have you tried reaching out to Feiyutech support about it? My experience with them is ver good…
@@SamuelSotiega thank you do u have contact details for them
Hi, I was ready to purchase the G6 Max but I realized it does not offer face/object tracking. What full motion smartphone gimbal do you recommend that offers 1) face/object tracking and 2) allows the option to flip the iPhone so the lighting port is on the left so I can plug in a wireless microphone receiver…thank you!
What phone do you use, and do you use any cage/case and accessories?
@@SamuelSotiega I use an IPhone 12 Pro with a case and plan to use an ND filter along with a Synco wireless receiver plugged into the lightening port….
I decided to purchase the G6 Max and live without the tracking feature. Feiyutech had the G6 Max on a cyber Monday sale for $169… couldn’t pass it up😉. Thank you for all your fantastic videos!
@@1norgman amazing! Glad they have helped!! 👍👍
Thanks for the video. Is there any other offering by this company that you would recommend today as a hybrid gimbal?
Have you checked my recent review of their scorp mini gimbal?
I did! Honestly I wasn’t sure if that is as portable. I have also have a Nikon Z6ii. It would be nice if I could have one gimbal to use with both. I am also considering Crane m3 but still not sure considering the price difference.
@@babaktaherian next month I am doing a face off between the scorp mini and the crane M3. If you can wait u til then…
@@SamuelSotiega you have the best reviews. I’ll try to wait. I have to see what the best resolution would be as I’ll be needing a gimbal soon. I checked their website for Scorpio mini. They accept ore-orders. Do you know how long it will take for delivery ?
Thanks for your wonderful video. New to gimbals and returned my DGI as soon as I unpacked it watching your review on it. I’ve got this one now and it seems to be exactly what I wanted. Question is can I slow down the speed on the motors so that when I use the joystick, I can track nice n slow/smooth?
You can indeed but I find that the jog wheel does a better job to that. You can map it to either pan, tilt or toll and it is super smooth and slow
Amazing, exactly what I needed. I use lens and filters but never thought of a lens hood! Uhmm, you make a very valid point. In my shopping list! Thanks for this video, super helpful.
Glad I hit the nail on the head!
Awesome video - I bought the g6 max after seeing your videos. Keep up the great content!
Thanks, will do! More cool content coming soon!
Thanks for another great video Samuel! Which lens hood did you use here?
The lens hood depends on the thread diameter of the lens or filter you want to mount/ screw it on. I use Sandmarc lenses and filters and they have an inner thread diameter of 55mm so I use this one amzn.to/3KhiB55. But you need to check the inner thread diameter, not the product diameter, an important distinction. I am testing 3 more for a video I am developing for essential/ best accessories for smartphone filmmaking, but for now, this one is the one I use, although when using the ultra-wid, because of the very wide field of view, you see it vignetting, so it is only to be used with the standard wide or telephoto...
As always Samuel, awesome tuturial!! I came very close to getting the G6 Max. Quite frankly, it was a toss up between that one and the new Zhiyun Crane M3. I ended up with the M3, mainly due to its size and then payload. I think that having the built in light was the icing on the cake. 😊
Balancing the iPhone upside down really handled that lense incredibly well. I'm sure balancing will come second nature once it's done a few times. There is no doubt that the axis motors on the G6 Max are more than strong enough to handle almost anything you throw at it. You have a couple of the best gimbals out there for sure! Thank You for sharing another awesome tutorial! Great job!!👍😊
Dude! The crane M3 is an amazing gimbal!!! You have made a very, very good investment!!! Trust me on that. The more I use it the lore I like it! You’ve got a gimbal that can easily last you for years and I agree, the built-in led is such a small but cool (and useful) feature.
@@SamuelSotiega Thanks Samuel!! It is a very nice gimbal! 👍😊
it was really helpful. Thanks🎉
I am really glad you found it helpful!
Thanks for the great videos. I was going to buy a DJI OM5 until I saw your video on why not to buy it, and then after watching your reviews of the G6 Max vs. Crane M3 I wanted the Crane M3 but it was so expensive to get it with the smartphone mount.. $446.. So I figured since I will probably want to use Filmic Pro to film with both cameras simultaniously I probably shoud get the G6 Max because it's cheaper and probably simpler to use. If not for your video I would be stuck with the weird movement limitations and default vertical video. I hate vertical video.. it's a terrible thing that people who don't know how to shoot video started doing with their phones and then these companies had to legitimize it by having stuff like Instagram stories, Snapchat, etc. be vertical video.. I understand it's easier to hold but it is not the correct way to shoot video. Is a reason why movie theater screens are not vertical lol.
I agree with you. I am not myself a fan of vertical. The G6 Max is a great gimbal, plus it is discounted at the moment, so even a bigger deal. Honestly, it is a himbal that will still be relevant for years because it is do good and even if they release a new model, whenever that is, it will be more expensive but the basics will remain the same. The G6 Max is a gimbal I can recommend time and time again because it is great value for money, does what is supposed to do, light, and it is currently $199 on amazon.com. Only a few dollars more than the OM5..
@@SamuelSotiega Though it turns out my super OCD is requiring me to return the G6 Max to get the Crane M3 for that feature that shows all the axis.. I kept on adjusting roll but I cannot tell whether it is perfectly vertical and it's driving me crazy lol.
@@fiftyshadesofurban well, at least you know you got an option to go to…
Hi Samuel,
First thank you for your channel. I’ve been looking at a lot of your videos this morning having found it and I like how you explain things, good and bad.
I need a new Gimbal for my iPhone 13 Pro Max as the only 1 I have is an old OM 2 and it just won’t handle the weight.
I was thinking about the Zhiyun Smooth 5, but looking at your videos I notice you really like the G6 and it certainly looks like it has a lot more functionality. I particularly like the digital screen as On my old Gimbal I would get confused about which mode it was in.
I know the SMOOTH 5 has a tiny display for this, but I like the look of the bigger screen.
One thing I’m a bit confused about is that you say you use the G6 “manually” though you say you can control everything through the buttons on the gimbal, which is what I would like. So I’m wondering what you mean when you say it’s a manual Gimbal.
Finally, currently, the Smooth 5 basic will cost me €190 approx, while the G6 will be €260.
If you had to choose, what would you say is the better deal. I’m only beginning to take filming seriously, I’m a photographer by trade, and would like to use my phone to make short promo videos.
Sorry for the long post, I have too many questions 😂😂
Just found another supplier who is selling the G6 Max for €200. So only €20 more than the Smooth 5. Is this a no brainier since I can even use one of my smaller Fuji cameras on it?
Quick question
The SmallRig cage does it have enough material on the top bar for cutting a 1/4” thread into it?
(So you can mount it upside down and use an added lens etc.)
It does have enough material to drill a 1/4" thread, but you will need to know exactly what you're doing because although it is well designed and feels solid, this is still aluminum and unless it is laser cut, I am not sure it will withstand the stress, unless like I say, you know wheta you;re doing and have the right equipment to do this....
@@SamuelSotiega just recieved the SmallRig cage for iPhone 13 Pro Max and it does have 3 x 1/4 threads on top But in same position as the bottom ones.
Which means the mounting plate isn’t long enough for upside down mounting.
I intend to make a small bracket out of a flat iron bar in 3 mm thickness. It will have the added bonus of lowering the center of gravity.
@@frodonifinger2628 Have you considered the way i do it? I use a phone mount, remove the rubber feet (top and bottom) that clamp the phone securely, then fit the smallrig case. Because the phone mount doesn’t have the rubber teeth/feet, the footprint of the smallrig and case is less, and you can then mount the case upside down and you won’t hit the roll axis bar…
@@SamuelSotiega I haven’t gotten that far yet😉
Just got my SmallRig cage today
I wonder why the original clamp is so poorly balanced for phones with the 1/4 thread so close towards the front.
You can’t balance the tilt axis perfectly using the original clamp, but with the SmallRig you easily can.
I still haven’t received my cheap phone clamp to go with the Ulanzi and Sandmarc covers.
I ordered the Sandmarc Anamorphic lens 1,33 and the Ulanzi 1,55. Still waiting for the packages to arrive
@@frodonifinger2628 have you made sure you ordered the correct lens mount plate for the smallrig case? Sandmarc lenses are screw-on thread, not bayonet. Just wondering..
FilmicPro doesn’t seem to invert like other video apps when my iPhone XS Max is upside down. Is there some trick I’m missing?
Ohh! I didn’t know that? Mine does it automatically. I don’t even need to do anything. It was the same in the 12 and I am using a 13 pro max. Could it be a setting that need sto be turned on? Do you maybe have screen lock turned on?
@@SamuelSotiega Ahh, it was Settings, Device, Orientation Lock set to On. Thanks.
@@BlaqViper job well done! So pleased we got this sorted! Team work! 👍👍
Hello Manuel. I also have the G6 Max and the Smallrig aluminium case. It's true that it's a pain to balance the gimbal with a lens and filter(s)... you quickly get stuck with the settings, especially on the roll. I was wondering if using counterweights could solve the problem? What do you think ?
Actually, you can mount the smallrig upside down by simply using the smartphone mount that I use, rather than mounting the case on the gimbal. See this clip from a previous video I made… ruclips.net/video/WbMF3E-OhFw/видео.html . I holpe you find this helpful! I have pinned this link to the comments so other peoplke can see it. I don't know why I didn't think about it when doing this video, especially when I had done it already in a different video... Silly me...
@@SamuelSotiega I had already tried this with a similar phone mount. But with the iPhone 13 Pro Max I had to give up the idea, the top of the mount hits the axis of the pan when you lower the gimbal, which makes it impossible to shoot with the phone at ground level...
But I'll watch your video, I might have missed something 😉
@@laurentbengold6323 Ahh! You might be right to be honest. If I use a JJC mount instead, it's just 1-2mm out of clearance from touching the roll bar. It is a bummer. You'd have to hold the gimbal handle in about 60 degree angle, ratehr than free 90 degree.... I will reach out to feiyutech to see if they have an extended base plate to get that extra clearance. If you want to use that configuration now, I can confirm that with the zhiyun Crane M3 it works without a problem (with smartphone mount that is) but it is a bit more expensive...
@@SamuelSotiega I had bought a Crane M3 but quite honestly 340€ (I had found it with a discount on A****n 😬) for a gimbal whose record button doesn't work with a smartphone I found it a bit light... so I sent it back and I'm trying to optimize my G6 Max which, apart from this defect in my configuration, is an excellent gimbal
@@laurentbengold6323 you and I share the same opinion about the G6 Max. I will let you know what Feiyutech tellls me when I email them about this inquiry.