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The new OM6 is here and we have tested and reviewed it to confirm that unfortunately, it has the same issues as the OM5. It seems that nobody is talking about and you need to know before buying. In this DJI Osmo Mobile 6 gimbal review, I go through the main problems I came across, so you don't have to. I hope you find this helpful (and entertaining!).
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0:00 - Intro
0:26 - Is there any good?
1:12 - Vertical or horizontal?
2:04 - The Up and Down Movement Test
3:03 - Vlogging?
4:28 - Tilt Range and when will you ever use it
6:51 - Is the Jog Wheel practical at all?
8:21 - The selfie stick
8:42 - The issue with low mode
9:06 - The mimo app
10:07 - Is the tracking any good?
11:34 - Gimmicky features
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Thank you for taking the time to make this review as the issues you raise are important to some of us content creators who are not sponsored and have to pay for our gear.
Touché! Glad it was helpful!!
Facts! They sold me on the osmo 6. I bought it last Friday and I am taking it back tomorrow.
@@Losochill best decision you’ll ever make! 👍👍
@@SamuelSotiega is there a gimbal you would recommend that is less then $150?
@@sammyshadi7621 Check out my recent video of the Insta360 flow vs the Hohem M6. I give away a 15% discount coupon on the M6 which is $159 without AI sensor, and 209 with AI sensor, then deduct 15% from those rates. Could that gimbal be a good option for you?
Thanks for the informative video, mate! Gotta say, the Osmo Mobile 6 is perfect for quick and easy shooting, plus sharing those moments on social media is a breeze. However, if you're aiming for professional video shoots, you might have to consider getting a professional camera.
I have to agree with you. The only people who will make the most if it are those who already understand and are ok with the limitations this gimbal has...
Still most of the thing people are using are content for social media. U upload it to a cloud full sized and that's just one of the options; Specifically an option for full recordings events vídeos after the editing.
Still most of content are for social media rn. And i go with it again. I have shoot events with a Iphone 11 Pro Max and a Osmo Mobile 6 and for the quality just clean the camera with a professional liquid and you will record really nice videos just with the HD and 60, 4k and 60 would be like crazy good but normally i stay with the HD. And it's just really good.
I am planning to do the upgrade due i have i mic which it does not fit with the osmo 4 but with the osmo 5 or 6.
Still as prices are not that much difference u get some upgrades as the zoom, the color, the litter screen to see which mode u are using etc.
I just discovered a fix for one of the issues mentioned. You mentioned that the auto tracking of the face forces you to keep your face in the center of the frame, giving you poor composition and too much headroom. The fix: once tracking has locked onto the face, you can use the joystick to adjust the framing and the app will (attempt) to keep your face in that part of the frame to maintain the composition. It's actually a really great hidden trick for those that actually use the tracking feature.
fair enough, I think this will work for vlogging/ selfie filming, but if you place the gibal on a tripod and try and film yourself with the rear lens, it is impossible.... But fair point!!!
@@SamuelSotiega Yeah I'm not sure if it works with rear lens or not. Or how you would even set it up without a helper. I don't use it, but I thought it would be worth mentioning for anyone that does.
@@JerodBeeson Kudos for bringing it up!! 👍
@@SamuelSotiega so, is there a perfect gimble with better auto tracking and all the other short coming you said om6?
Wasn’t this obvious? I mean really, that’s why there’s a joystick.
There is a way to shoot low like you want it, just not automatically like the other gimbal you compare with. Extend the telescopic, then under the pan motor there a joint where you can bent it up to 90 degree. It's in manual book page 7.
Yes, you are right, sort of, as long as you don't tilt up or make any vertical movement, then the whole things goes AWOL. Like I showed in my OM5 review here ruclips.net/video/bdxrPzKlnys/видео.html . So, no, this gimbal cannot do an up-down movement the way a properly designed gimbal is expected to do, no matter how you try.. Sadly, this gimbal is so poorly designed it is laughable.
@@SamuelSotiega Would it not work with tilting the gimbal as described by Bux Man and shooting in the Tilt locked mode?
As a prolific cinematographer I would say that this is one ☝🏾 unapologetic review. Keep it up 👍🏾
Hahahaha! I think so too!! 😂😂
Ok so which one should you buy that’s ideal for vlogs. I’m in the fitness industry so lots of fast up, down, side to side movements. Also with editing included. Great video review. 👍🏽
Do you think the dji osmo se is ok?
I appreciate it that you give your honest opinion. Your criticism makes sense to me.
Glad it makes sense! Cheers!
I was about to buy it.. and thanks to your honest review!! I will investigate more and find a gimbal that fits all my needs. I enjoyed how much it felt like it was an honest conversation with a friend, not a video made to fit the ´´brand´s standard´´, amazing thanks!!!
Glad you enjoyed it! In my last video published yesterday I compare 5 gimbals, and my previous video was about a gimbal for $99! Maybe those can be also helpful to you…
This is the first thing I noticed when I used DJI few years ago. Was tempted to buy OM 6, but I should not! Thanks for the reminder!
Wise decision!!
I will be honest I bought the OM6 for a very specific reason. Active Tracking!!! It works flawlessly. I use it to record my kids playing sports ie wrestling (while I coach my son) I just set it up on its tripod select him and then I can focus on coaching him knowing the gimbal is tracking him. I also use it to record my daughter cheerleading or dancing. This way I can record her and then still be able to just watch her. This way when she looks for me, she sees me watching her and NOT a dad hidden behind a camera. I have not tried it with “team” sports as we other options for recording (ie hudl for football). PRO TIP: turn off gestures, kids love to wave…LOL
Glad you found a practical use for it…
Similar experience with the Zhiyun Smooth Q3 with it’s wonky operation and limited range of motion. I really wanted to like it due to it’s relatively cheap price, but as a Crane M2 user I just could not get used to its limitations. Unfortunately I could not find anymore Crane M2 gimbals in stock, so I had to get the Crane M2S and I am so happy to get back that higher range of motion.
Well done for the perseverance!!
Next time use Mercari 👌
Okay so which gimble do you recommend for iPhone 14 pro max which offers no horizontal filming problems
Would my last video be of any help to you? ruclips.net/video/UN8hIamPLNg/видео.html
Would you recommend ZHIYUN Smooth 5S over Dji OM6? Are there limitation with angles as you clearly stated for the OM6? Please advise.
Totally!! I will be reviewing the Smooth 5S soon, but as it is an upgrade from the smooth 5, I expect it to work as a gimbal is supposed to work. I also reviewed in my last video a $99 gimbal that was a surprise in every sense…
I received mine a few days ago and I’m baffled by the limited range of motion. I enjoyed your review. I’ll keep messing with it but I’m probably going to return it. The Pocket 2 is so much more portable and does nearly everything i would need this to do.
I couldn’t agree more with every word you wrote.
@SamuelSotiega then again, the Pocket 2 is super fiddly. You must swap the base to use a tripod for crying out loud. Add the smatree charging stick and... you can't have the do it all handle, unless you side mount it, but then you can't use the wireless mic, because your phone is attached. Until they add WiFi & Bluetooth without putting a separate base on it, that makes it no longer fit the case, it is way too much swapping of parts. Don't get me started on wide angle lens, and ND filters with a way too weak magnet, so they fall off, get lost. I have to carry it all in a case, and keep checking all slots are filled since stuff gets misplaced. The official extension was good, except your phone shows in the bottom of the shot when vloging. I have bought the Creator Combo 3x, and always end up sending it back. Way too fiddly to get simple b-roll when you are also flying drones.
@@BlairAir i have a different experience than you with the pocket 2. I attach the do-it-all-handle and never remove it. It is permanently on and I have not experienced any issues with the wireless mic, it works whether I use the phone attached or not…. Let’s hope when the P3 comes out the issues you’re experiencing get solved!!
I have the G6 Max and the M3 gimbals you mentioned. I also purchased the DJI Osmo 6
- You didn't talk about the titling head you can adjusts on the DJI
- You hold it as a flash light gimbal in horizontal mode or vertical. Easier for subjects smaller than you
- You can use the gimbal to up and down shots. Left in horizontal or Right in Vertical mode
- I agree with the screen rotate is irretating but is avoidable
- DJI is samller than the G6 or M3 gimbals
- DJI when extended, the hand is nearer to the gimbal controls
- When using an extention on the G6 ot M3, hands are further away from controls
-DJI is faster to set up than the G6 or M3 for mobile phones only
- DJI is physically smalling if want to carry it in a bag. I never carry mine in my pocket
- I can use a mobile selfie light on without a gimbal motor issues
Nothing is perfect, but it is just tool. A tool is only has good as the person using it. That said, I agree with your points on focus pulling and focus tracking. I have other gear if i want more sophisticated stuff I want to do. It is one of many tools in my tool kit
With regards to TikTok, teenager dance videos used to be the thing on it. However, it's not like that as much anymore. My own TikTok called London Open Mic and Music has many different types of videos in it. Same for other creators too
Thanks for chipping in. It sounds like you know what you're talking about. You have a few other gimbals, which makes your decision to use this gimbal and cope with its limitations easier, as you know what to expect and use different gimbals for different situations if need be. But if this was the only gimbal I could afford, I would not want to be limited by so many issues. Yes, it is smaller than the G6 Max and the Crane M3, but when you use a gimbal usually you make a conscious decision to use a gimbal for this or that shot, so in my case (and the video is my personal view, I am not pretending my opinion is the only view) I rather always have a gimbal that does the job the way I am used to. But that is just me. I could have made a video twice as long and talked about other aspects, but I just wanted to highlight the issues I feel someone new might come across and be confused about this OM6 because a typical gimbal does not operate the same way this gimbal does.... But I can see you have very valid points that work for you and your workflow so I am pleased that you have made it work for you...
Mate…the point of a gimbal is to make your life easier when doing creative shots. For very simple stuff like filming in a room it’s fine. But come on…you can’t do a push-in shot or a low to high crane shot?
Surely the most basic function of any decent gimbal is to *liberate* your range of movement in all 3 axes?
A gimbal the makes me work for it instead of it working for me belongs in the trash.
And the follow mode and active tracking on previous models was terrible. Not sure if they fixed it here but when it lost tracking it went nuts instead of doing the logical thing and returning to follow mode.
And the follow mode was so bad. It would never return the camera to the original position after moving about.
@Matt Bolt I'm not disagreeing. Earlier gimbals and the software they used had their issues. Anyway, who you directing your comment to?
@@louielondonmedia4819 to you. There’s no defence or excuse for this gimbal. Other makes or similar price points have no problem with range of movement. That’s what a good gimbal does. Why on earth would anyone be ok with manually tilting it on the stick? It still has a limited tilt range and the shots are just as difficult. You shouldn’t have to work around the gimbal for such a basic move. It should move around you. That’s the whole point of having a gimbal!
For the om6 i dont know but I had an om4 and 5 and both had terrible follow mode and active track issues. The follow mode would never revert back to the original position after moving about up down left and right. And when the track mode lost the subject (which it always did thanks to the abysmal vertical tilt range), instead of reverting back to follow mode (which didnt work properly anyway 😅🤦🏻) it just went nuts and ruined the shot completely.
@@Hello_there_obi the Zhiyun Smooth Q4 and OM6 are the only gimbals that have the controls near hands when extended. I prefer the Feiyutech G6 Max and Zhiyun Crane M3 I have for most things
Thanks for the review I need a gimbal so do you suggest a better alternative?
Have you checked my recent review of the smooth 5S? I am actually doing next week a head to head between the OM6 and the smooth 5S, if interested…
Thank you for your honest review, for my purposes this will still work fine while being in my budget but it's good to see the limitations
👍👍
So I love your reasoning about the DJI mobile 6 Gimbal. I was hoping before you ended the video you would of recommend a gimbal with all the features we’re missing and wrong with the DJI. I recently bought the Dji mobile 6 gimbal but I’m close to returning it. But not sure what to replace it with 🤦♂️.
In this price range, I am publishing my review of the Hohem isteady mobile plus in 2 weeks and If you can wait…. It looks promising to me. Hohem is sending it to me next week. Video scheduled out for November 4-5. If you have a bit more of a budget, the zhiyun smooth 5 is also good. And with a bit more cash, the crane M3 or the feiyutech mini scorp are brilliant… But if you can wait for the Hohem gimbal’s review in 2 weeks, I have a feeling it is going to be worth it…
I still have an OM4 and it’s still suitable for what I want to use it for. Hope for the Pocket 3 if it comes out later on in the year.
I really hope they do something special with the pocket 3 and I will be dropping quite a few videos about it when it comes out… i love the pocket 2.
I also have the Pocket 2. It is very convenient, but the lens quality is bad. My S22 Ultra has a much better quality not only for photos (which are abysmal on Pocket 2) but also for video (not to mention that i can't shoot 10bits video on Pocket 2)
Hopefully, Pocket 3 will address these limitations.
@@UltimaGaina i agree,
Let’s hope the P3 when it cones out, doesn’t disappoint..
So what is the gimbal i should get as my first one ? I do mostly cinematic vertical videos but i want to be able to use it horizontal as well 😊
Have you seen my review of the Zhiyun smooth 5S? What do you think of it?
Thanks you save me… compre el Zy 5 pero no me ha gustado… sera que lo tengo que probar mas?? Tu que me dices
On November 4-5th I release a review video of a gimbal that is cheaper than the OM6 and I think better than the Smooth 5. You might wanna wait until then.... But the smooth 5 is a decent gimbal, once you work out a workflow and a system, it does what it says in the tin, and that is already quite a feat. Yo te recomiendo que practiques con el smooth 5, es un gimbal decente y la verdad, en mi opinion, muchisimo mejor que el OM6, en todos los sentidos menos en el de portabilidad, lo cual para mi no es importante ya qyue cuando uso un gimbal, lo uso especificamente con una idea o ides en mente, no es una cosa que improvise.
Thank you! You saved us 200 bucks. Will go for a small rig cage and a handle using the built in iPhone 13 Pro stabilization instead. Cheers
Or you can watch a recent review I did for a gimbal that is $99 and probably now even less with black Friday. For that price I think it is a steal.
You can drastically increase the tilt range by pulling out the extension a little and swiveling the hinge at the top of the extension 👍. Also, it DOES spin the camera around. I have a Smooth 5, but it's too bulky to take when I record b-roll fir Drone video, the primary filming I do. It's pretty basic, but good within a small range of tasks. At least it has an app, unlike the Crane M3, which is great for mirrorless cameras, but not so much with smartphones. Just a counterpoint to your points, which are good, but not entirely the full draw of this one. 😉 by the way I have only tried the OM4 before, but have tried Hohem, Moza, Feiyutech, and about 5 Zhiyun - Smooth 4, 5, Q2,Q3,Q4, plus Powervision S2.
You can indeed swivel the selfie stick and get extra tilt range, but you have to keep it static, the moment you move up or down the whole thing goes out of whack because, precisely, you used the swivel to angle the phone, as I show here ruclips.net/video/bdxrPzKlnys/видео.html at 9.21…
Agree, a lot of great points in the video. Another one that was a bit unfair, however, was that the object MUST be centered. You can adjust where you want the tracked object to be located in the frame. I’ve only had it for a day.
This gimbal does have many shortcomings, as mentioned, I can’t emphasize enough. I really want to be able to use the rear facing camera, for example. but what I missed in this video was a better alternative in this same price range. Is this gimbal as bad as it is because it is bad? Or is it an example of getting what you pay for?
Very thanks for your advice can you tell me about Zhiyun Smooth 5 is good for the horizontal ?
It is, but if the smooth 5 is the one you are keen on, I'd like to ask you to wait until the end of the month, if you can, it will be worth it. That is all I can say at this moment in time. (read in between the lines)
What you suggest for horizontal and the iPhone with Rode 2 or DJI mic?
My next 2 videos are exactly about this, starting this coming weekend’s video. If you can wait…
You just earned yourself a subscriber, was excited to purchase this, but this honest review really shined some light. What do you recommend that would be a better gimbal
What is your budget range? My next video is for a gimbal that is $99 and does everything a gimbal is supposed to do. There are a few compromises, but as a whole, an infinitely better experience
I subscribed halfway through the video!! Looking to buy 1 soon.
@@jaywebster8010 all Incan say is that it will be a good purchase!
Finally! An HONEST review.. All these other reviews are so full of crap. I’ve asked dozens of video creators about the pay load for the heavier phones and 90% will say oh yes it will work. But in reality it won’t. I’ve found 3 video’s including yours with the truth behind it. I appreciate that! I’m going with the crane M3 after lots of research. Seems to be an all around great gimbal. Thanks again for the REAL review!
Thanks! On November 4-5 I release a review of a gimbal that is cheaper than the Om6 but I think it will be great as a smartphone gimbal, if you can wait til then…. The crane m3 is great.
@@SamuelSotiega I will absolutely wait. I don’t plan to purchase a gimbal until mid November as of now. Thanks for the heads up and I’m looking forward to seeing that! 🙏🏼
@@SamuelSotiega that would be great. will wait for that
@@hqtravel cool!
@@SamuelSotiega got the email today for the new smooth coming the 8th super excited to see and hear your insight. I assume it’s the smooth 6. But I’m still waiting and then I will decide between it and the M3.
This gimbal does everything I want. It’s easy to set up and use and has improved my video work. Nothing is perfect.
Congratulations then!! 👍👍
Many thanks for this, I've had mine for a few weeks and am really struggling to get it to the angles, and to follow the lines I wanted. I kept looking at other RUclips videos and they make it look so simple, and I thought it was either a faulty gimbal or something I was doing wrong. The up/down segment at 2:20 was most helpful.
Sorry to hear that you nearly went mad unnecessarily. My next video is Om6 vs Smooth 5S, if interested….
I just bought om6 2 days ago. If only your video comes out earlier and I would have avoid it
Are you in a position to return it and get a refund?
Samuel, thank you so much for this and several other gimbal videos. I was planning an upgrade from my old Osmo mobile 2 to an OM6. However, not having the absolute basic bottom-up panning capability (which was there in the OM2!) is a dealbreaker. I already had the OM6 in my shopping basket and cancelled it again. I am now eagerly awaiting my G6Max.
By the way: you have a new subscriber. 👍
I bet you'll enjoy the G6 Max. I still use it and love it. It does what a gimbal is expected to do. Cheers for the subscription!
Hello from Jamaica Samuel! What gimbal would you recommend using if you are making horizontal vlogs with iPhone? Do you know any in the OM6 price range with more functionality?
Any OM gimbal are rubbish. What is your budget range?
@@SamuelSotiega haha! wow, love the candor man! Well I was thinking of vlogging with an Iphone 14pro max and a OM5 or 6, but based on the limitations (which i've experienced with a gopro gimbal) that's a tough sell. Might be easier for me to just get a clamp and a regular tripod, but since you asked, what would you say in the 250-300 USD region? I appreciate the quick reply!
are you sure that you cannot recompose in following mode with the joystick? I can do it with old osmo mobile 1
The Osmo mobile 1 was a totally different design, a better designed. They messed up with it and ended up with a turd for a gimbal.
I had a lot of fun watching your video and I found it quite informative. I also tend to agree with your critics, while they are not so important to my personal use. I personally own a OM5 and I love it because it’s compact and lightweight. And no, I don’t take it with me in my pocket, but I have them in my backpack I have with me most of the time. I’m even thinking about selling my OM5 to get OM6 just for the fact that it’s fully operational in less than 5 seconds and I don’t know any other gimbal capable of that. For the heavy duty stuff, I own a Ronin RS2.
Sounds like you have a workflow in place. The RS2 is a nice piece of kit. I am publishing on November 4-5 my review of the hohem isteady mobile + but although I feel it will behave like a proper gimbal does at 40% less cost, it is not as compact as the OM6. This is the only area where I feel the OM6 is great…
@@SamuelSotiegaCan you please suggest a good gimbal for mobile phone?
I have been using the OM6 for a month now. I honesly understand where you are coming from, but it's nothing to cry home about. I trust and use the product (and yes, that includes ActiveTrack) even the gimmicky features. But for the basic functionality the OM6 has been very reliable all throughout.
He actually said thatt DJI Mimo is one of the best in terms of software
Glad that you’ve made it work for you. Congratulations!!
Thank you for saving me! Now is there any other gimbal out there that attaches and turns on at that speed? Also would horizon lock solve your up/down problem..?
Thanks! On November 4-5 I release a review of a gimbal that is cheaper than the Om6 but I think it will be great as a smartphone gimbal, if you can wait til then…. The smooth 5, g6Max, crane M3 and scorp mini are great but at different price points…
@@SamuelSotiega I’ll be watching for sure! I have to say I don’t quite get your up/down problem still but I haven’t used a gimbal.. the whole thing is frustrating because it seems like the issues you mentioned could have been addressed if they had wanted to?
Hey guys, any advice on which gimbal to buy which doesn’t have the mentioned problems? Horizontal filming for phone preferred and cheap, for beginners and hobby filming.
Check my recent reviews and videos about gimbals. Smooth 5 S, hohem M6 and hohem isteady mobile +. Something for every budget!! Let me know what you decide in the end!!
It is interesting that RUclips show me this after opening the gimbal box 😂😂😂
Lucky or spooky coincidence? I always ask myself the same question…
Hello
Just a couple of days I got my om6 and today I came across this video. The points mentioned by you about all the limitations and specially about the gimbal being kept in pocket, is actually correct😅😅
It has advantageous as I usually shoot hyperlapse Timelapse
Thanks for the video😊
Love from India 🇮🇳
Thanks for the feedback! I hope it all works ok for you…
Thanks for highlighting these issues. What gimbal do you recommend instead with more pro-style features for use with a smartphone?
Have you consider the hohem isteady mobile plus? Cheaper and also feels better. I will publish a review of the hohem mobile plush in the next 2 weeks in that helps…
I hadn't heard of that brand til you mentioned it, as I've focused on the "name brands". I'd narrowed it down to the Smooth 5 or the OM 6, but each has its pros and cons. I'm new to video but don't want a "toy", I want something I can grow into, yet at the same time not be so fiddly to set up that I don't bother with it. I'll use it with an iPhone Pro Max with a case.
@@heiser_bill I totally agree with your approach. I reviewed one of Hohem’s gimbals last year. They are sending me this model today to review (I emailed them after you asked me the question above and did some research) and I have scheduled my filming of my video for that gimbal on November 1st so the video will be out probably by the weekend that week. If you can wait, I would recommend you wait and I can give you a proper unbiased opinion.
which gimbal is the best do you recommend for horizontal footage?
Check my last 2 videos about gimbals and you’ll get 2 very good options… It will be worth it, I promise! Then please let me know which one you think suits you better.
There are definitely some legit points in this video about a new DJI gimbal, but it’s definitely not trash, it is just not fit your personal needs as you would expect it.
I specified that we all do things different and for some it will be fine. If you managed to ake it work for you, congratulations, I take my hat off. But you have a very valid point, this is, as all reviews are, my personal opinion.
You do have some points. But all features you're trying to disregard are there so users can have the options on how they would want to film. It's better to have those features and not need them rather than need them but don't have them. I think the OM line is built for casual customers rather than mobile filmmakers.
You have a valid point. We all film in different ways and find different things helpful. I just highlighted aspects of the gimbal I find hard to comprehend, things that most people will struggle with. But like I say at the end of the video, who am I to recommend this or that gimbal? People can make up their mind. I just hope I provide a different angle in a constructive manner with a twist of fun..
Yes but what is the most “casual” move you would try immediately with a gimbal? The low to high shot. Or the push-in shot. Can this gimbal do these basic moves? No! There’s no defence here. For all that money it LIMITS your movement and you have to work around it instead of it working around you. It’s objectively a terrible gimbal because it fails in the most basic functions of what a gimbal should be capable of performing.
I cannot imagine that the horizontal filming problem is not going to be fixed. So does the Zhiyun crane m3 have software for the comparable for tracking and more.
The crane M3 is miles ahead of the OM6. Even the recent smooth 5S, which I recently reviewed is far, far superior. The horizontal issue is down to a design problem and won’t be fixed. Have you checked my recent videos about gimbals? I recommend some good options..
Wow thanks so much, i almost buy it. What gimball that can do up and down?
I am so lad this saved you from wasting money. Check out my latest videos on gimbals and in my last one out yesterday, I am actually doing a giveaway, if interested.... Let me know!
While I agree with you about things like spin shots - the most nausea-inducing shots that nobody should be allowed to use - comparing the OM6 with a Crane 3, for example, is not a fair comparison. The Crane 3 is at least 3 times the price (here in Australia), much bigger, much heavier, and even if you don't try to put it into your pocket, it still needs much more space in your backpack or wherever you carry it. The OM6 is much easier to slot down the side of the bag, and let's face it - it does do at least 90% of what most of us do with a gimbal. You want to use the best lens for selfies? Just mount the magnetic clamp the other way around, or turn the whole gimbal around. While not trying to justify my spend on an OM6, it works for me, and I am most definitely NOT a TikTok-er.
Thanks for chipping in. I only used the Crane M3 and G6 Max to illustrate the up/ down movement that a well-designed gimbal is supposed to do and that you can't do with the OM6. I didn't mean it as a side-by-side comparison. As I say in the video, size and weight are a big plus, and yes, I coated it with a bit of a sense of humour (at least I think I did!) but I do feel I made a point that it is compact and you can definitely fit it in a pocket if you want as it is that small. Like everything in life, we are all different and we make things work for us so I am sure there is a tonne of people out there that will love this gimbal. I just highlighted the issues I find with it that I know someone new to gimbals would come across. I hope you noticed that I did show that you can mount the clamp on the screen side of the phone for selfies, it is just that there is always the risk that you damage or scratch the screen. But I am really pleased for you that you have made it work for you!
Umm yeah but who cares if you can't even pan up and down?!
@@kiIIingxspree then this gimbal will be great for you!
@@SamuelSotiega no my response was to the OP. Who cares if this gimbal is more affordable if out can't even pan up and down?! That's insane to me.
I appreciate your review 🙏
I think you review it as a more experienced photographer which I respect. However, the face tracking is really useful because when I go out with my family, I would just set it up on the side with an ok angle and track it to my wife or my daughter. Then I can just leave the camera on site to join them.
I do agree that this gimble has a limited range of motion and when I first shot with it, it is really hard for me to maneuver it to where I want it to go. It was frustrating sometimes as it would just flip the entire phone and do all type of weird things.
As this is my first gimble, I thought that maybe I used the wrong mode or that I don't hold it right. It turns out that it may be due to a design problem and thank you for pointing it out.
Thanks for the feedback and glad you found it useful!
Can you recommend a gimbal with better tracking? Like when you imagine filming horizontal and the image gets three cuts 25% | 25% | 25% | 25% that the tracking on horizontal only starts moving on the outside layers? I hope this is understandable.
Do you have an image or visual reference?
After seeing your review, which gimble would you suggest? Gracias por tu video
Muchas gracias! Next weekend I release a video with those and a review of an alternative gimbal I think it is a way better option at cheaper price!
@@SamuelSotiega I'lm leaving in 5 days to live in Vietnam... Can you spoil your future video and tell me what you think is the best? I was thinking about the Hohem iSteady V2...
@@romansanchez9961 hohem isteady mobile plus. I am theoretically getting in my hands early next week so I am unable to give you my opinion. But it looks promising… please email me (details in YT page and I can give you a quick summary ahead of the video around midweek, if that helps before purchasing it…
As a user of the OM6 for the last 3 weeks (for at-work content creation), this review is really accurate & honest.
GREAT for vertical content, really convenient setup, and useful in-app gimbal modification.
But lacks the gimbal-ability expected from DJI users.
Thanks and glad you feel that way!! 😊
The live track description is wrong. You can change the framing of your subject with joystick and it will keep subject. It doesn’t only keep live track subject in center. This is just false. Also gimbal will show in a wide angle shot.
Which other option of gimbal is better??
@@MiguelCarino Check a pinned comment I left at the top of this video with suggestions and links to reviews. I hope it helps!!
@@puddleduck112 you can readjust the magnetic clip to be further away from the lenses and it won’t show on wide angle shots.that’s using and iPhone 14 pro.
Finally found a good review who speaks truly , thank you
, I have the OM 5 and facing all these issues
Yes, I did a review of the OM5 last year and the same issues remain with the OM6. The fact is that until they change the gimbal's structure, in its current form with a bracket behind the camera,. the same issues will remian. Thanks for the feedback. Alternative gimbal review out on November 4 or 5th and I think, if you are in the market for a gimbal, you might find it interesting.
Hey i am going to buy pixel 8. Which gimbal will be the best for it with most features enabled? Om 6 or insta 360 flow
Please watch my reviews for the zhiyun smooth 5S, the hohem M6, thr 360 flow and also my comparison between the M6 and smooth 5S and M6 and 360 flow. Then let me know which one you are leaning on most… it is impossible for me to know what it is best for you, but I can give you several options above that I believe you can consider…
Ok so what gimbal is better than this one I really want buy good gimbal for making movie shots for my familly and yes horizontal is very important so which one you recomend ? Thank you 🙏
What my last 2 videos about gimbals. The hohem M6 and my head to head between the smooth 5S and the M6. I also have a review of the zhiyun smooth 5S. These 2 gimbals are good…
As to the middle in tracking mode, I believe you can use the joy stick to off center the subject per rule of thirds
You can, when vlogging or selfie. Try and do that if you want to hace the gimbal static in a table or tripod while tracking yourself with The rear lens. And if you try and track something using the rear lens. It will always try to eventually keep it in the middle of the frame… it’s a hit and miss really…
Hi thank you for the video. Could you please recommend me a gimbal for iPhone 14 pro max. Thank you.
Check some of my recent videos about gimbals. I am sure there is one or two ideas there for you…
Thank You. I was about to order OM6 but this video opened my eyes. Now going to check your next video about gimbal comparison.
My next video is actually Om6 vs Smooth 5S. Coincidence? 😄
That's a very critical problem you have pointed out. I have seen 10-plus videos but no one mentioned this problem. thanks a lot.
That’s what we’re here for! Glad you found the video helpful.
I concur. I’ve had it for a few weeks and it’s a real struggle so I’m taking it back.
Very wise decision!!
To get around the tilt limit, I use the gimbal to hold the camera 90º to the left - it gives me what I need to start with a low shot, then rise up; the camera does not run into the gimbal arm. That is not a shot I do "all the time," so it is not an inconvenience to do that occasionally. For all other shots, I haven't run into any other "limits" - it works as expected.
Wow. Congratulations on making it work for you…
Hi! Could you please explain it once again? Cause I do not understand this technique, and would like to use it :) Thanks!
This was exactly what I was looking for, eventually found in a sea of funded reviews. What gimbal would you recommend for horizontal shooting from a camera phone?
Is face/person tracking a feature important to you or irrelevant?
@@SamuelSotiega Good question. Yes for selfie dialogue, but it sure would be nice to follow rule of thirds and use the quality lenses on the back of the camera.
@spelunkerd check out my videos for either the Hohem M6, the Hohem Mt2, and the zhiyun smooth 5S and Crane M3S… all offer something different but all good… let me know what you think…
Amazing video, I shoot Horizontal, what gimbal will be good to buy? Thank You
I recommend you watch some of my recent videos about gimbals. This is a very subjective decision and only you can make it. Do you use phone only or camera too?
@@SamuelSotiega Only Iphone 14 Pro, I just got the DJI but after your video will return it before open the box.
We all appreciate honesty! Thank you
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it!
Thanks for your honest review. I was about to purchase this gimbal and decided to chexk the reviews ONE more time for clarity and came across your video. You've saved the day. Thank you.😊
Oh wow, that is so good to hear! Job well done then! Do you have any other in between your eyes?
Totally agree that you cannot use this gimbal with the flashlight method although there is an alternative way to do it where you hold the gimbal sideway while the phone is facing front. This has been the case since the OM3
You are 100% right
Does the zhiyun smooth q4 allow up and down angle shots?
Same principle, similar design, same crap. I have a few reviews of gimbals in recent time, and my next video is about the smooth 5S if interested…
U r a life saver! I just received this a couple days back and was trying to figure out what's wrong about the tilt angle! I'm going to return this incompetent product! Thanks again 👍
Glad it was helpful!!! 👍 Mission accomplished!
@@SamuelSotiega brother, pls suggest me which other gimbal/stabilizer to replace this with? My usage would be with iPhone 13
@@jaaffersadiq this weekend’s coming video is exactly about that!
@@SamuelSotiega awaiting brother 😍🤝
@@jaaffersadiq My guess is the Zhiyun Smooth 5 or something similar. It's more expensive, but I'm thinking about buying that one. Seems to be the only gimbal that really does what a gimbal should do. The Zhiyun Smooth Q4 seems also better than the DJI OM 6 for about the same price
So what kind of humble would you recommend for making car videos for both vertical and horizontal videos
Have you checked out my review and videos for either the zhiyun smooth 5S or the Hohem isteady M6? I think you’ll find them very interesting
@@SamuelSotiega I did but I noticed their is a new contender out their for gimbals. Have you seen the. AOCHUAN Smart S2? Not much content about it yet. But it looks to be a contender to hohem and zhiyun
@@drippywips uhmmmm… will think about it!
heyy Samuel, awesome review - good to see the "bad" points raised which is useful for us consumers! May i ask if you checked out the OM SE? (no the OM4 SE) - looking at the technical specs - to me the tilt angles might be better than the OM6? What do you think?
You gained a new sub by the way!
Same/ similar structural design, same problems. I would not buy any gimbal on the OM range. Any gimbal with similar design will have the same issues. My next video out is a review of the new zhiyun smooth 5s, which I think it will be very interesting for many people… I also recently did a comparison of 5 or 6 gimbals, that might also be interesting to you…
You got any other suggestions maybe ? Because I look for a 3 axis gimbal for vertical selfie shots. The Zhiyun smooth 5 s looks promising but I think the arm will be in the camera view 😢
I am reviewing the smooth 5S soon, if that helps. What sort of budget range you have/want?
@@SamuelSotiega 150-250€ I am rly looking forward for you review 😊. The OM6 was rly a disappointment especially when you are using a big phone 🙄
Thanks.You mentioned really valid points. So which Gimbal should I buy for Landscape photography with Iphone 14 pro....any suggestions?
Do you plan to use phone only or a camera here and there?
@@SamuelSotiega We are planning to use phone only.
@@Ridewithsandy365 my next video is OM6 vs zhiyun smooth 5S. I invite you to watch my review of the smooth 5S. If you want to stick to a gimbal that costs even less than the Om6, check my review of the hohem isteady mobile +… I hope this is helpful. Let me know!
The laughing 😂 was the best part of the review 😂❤
😂😂😂
Hi, I liked the video and saw a lot of useful comments. I was about to buy the OM6, but all concerns with lack of gimbal-ability and to capture the motion just cut me off a little. What would you recommand me to buy then ?
Glad it was helpful! Please check my last video, I think you'll find helpful, and also a video I recently did comparing 5 gimbals. I am sure you will get a lot of answers and possibly a strong contender!!
I don't know if they changed the software at some point, but you can use the joystick to keep someone relatively off-center and not only perfectly centered.
Thanks for letting me know I still feel the core issues are in the design of the gimbal itself and no amount of software can fix them..
I love my OM6. THX for you’re feedback.
Glad you found it to be a good fit for you!
Great review! But I don't understand is it not possible to rotate gimbal and use rear camera on selfie?
No. You need to mount the phone’s magnetic clamp on the screen side and mount it in reverse, as I showed in the video. A bummer, I know…
Massive thank you for this video! I've been looking at buying a smartphone gimbal to do some behind the scenes shooting with a friends photography company and I was seriously considering the OM6, until I heard the tilt just doesn't go very far. Only one other video mentioned that (and it was on the 5) and as someone who also wants to use it for selfie mode things with the extending stick, it really put me off, especially as I can't find it anywhere else, so thank you for mentioning it in your video!
You just made my purchase a whole lot easier!
Job well done then!! 👍
@@SamuelSotiega Completely! Thank you :)
Subscribed right away… thank you for addressing these points! I want to get a gimble for my bike trip around Europe in the summer and was considering DJI but not anymore. I want something which spins all the way so I can use the better quality rear camera for vlogging - it is such a basic thing and I have no idea why this £145 piece of kit doesn’t do that! Would you recommend any particular product?
Also, from a marketer’s point of view, I feel like DJI have not done any in-depth research on their customer base, why people buy and what products their gimbals are competing against (because it’s certainly more than other gimbals - I, for one, am getting a gimble instead of a compact vlogging camera)…
Glad I saved you some money. May I say, check out my last video and also the recent ones, I am sure there is something in there…
Thank you so much for the video, I was comparing zhiyun smooth 5s vs dji om 6. I wanted to get the OM6 at the beginning as it is smaller to put in my camera bag, but what is the point of that if it is not going to function the way I wanted. I think dji shall consider releasing another model which targets pros
Glad it was helpful! I agree with you, they should stop ripping people off with the OM gimbals. Pure garbage.
Now that the new OM SE is here, I think it doesn't have the tilt issue right? Would you recommend that?
Looks to me the same design, with a bracket behind the phone, so you will have the same issues. It is the design itself that is the problem. I will never understand why they keep pumping gimbals with that design. The moment you put a bracket or mounting arm behind the phone you clip the tilting range….
So, which is the BEST gimbal for horizontal shooting?
Ufff,,, that is a hard question to answer. Could I suggest you watch my videos for the zhiyun smooth 5S and the hohem M6 and then let me know what you think?
@@SamuelSotiega are these models for smartphones? That is what what im trying to buy, thank you.
@@ADAMKRO yes, they are.
Hello so what gimble is the best choice now?
Smooth 5S is great, you can watch my review and also a head to head with the OM6 too. Or I would ask you to wait u until my video next week about a new gimbal in town. I think the wait will be worth it…
I wish I saw this review 2 days ago!! I've just bought it. And you are absolutely right!!!!
Thanks. Are you able to return and get a refund?
@@SamuelSotiega
Unfortunately no.
This vide is an eye opener for sure, Can anyone suggest me which is the better alternative now for the DJI , I have no clue what to buy ....
Wait for a video I am putting out next week's weekend for a new gimbal coming into the market... Can you wait till then?
@@SamuelSotiega Yes thank you
Thanks alot. You saved 239$ of mine. Have been looking for osmo 6 and tempted by other reviews.
Best decision you’ll ever make! Save yourself from dodgy gear. I am posting later a short with alternative gimbals as so many people is asking me the same question, if that interests you…
I'm currently in the market for a gimbal. I need something to make recording my cooking videos easier. Any advice on a gimbal you would recommend? I record both vertical and horizontal.
I have a review coming up this weekend for a gimbal that is cheaper than the OM6 and works just right for you. Currently testing it and filming. If you can wait until the weekend… Also, what is your budget range?
@@SamuelSotiega I can wait till this weekend. I'd like to stay under $200.
I looove your reviews!!!
Thanks for the feedback!! 👍👍
are there any good substitues in that pricerange then?
Please check my recent videos about gimbals. I give several different options in different budgets…
Hi, is Samsung Note 8 suitable for DJI Osmo mobile 6 gimbal?
After watching the video, you still find the OM6 appealing?
Have you notified the people who matter like those at DJI? Maybe the device just needs a firmware bump.
These problems are design problems, no firmware can compensate for badly designed hardware. They know they are selling a turd, they know how to design proper gear. I use a lot of their other equipment and it is awesome. But on this product, they know they are ripping people off (my opinion)
thanks a lot, almost bought it, luckily i saw this video
OMG, that is so cool. Mission accomplished!! November 4 or 5th I have a video for an alternative gimbal which is cheaer and in my opinion better, So stay tuned!
i bought this hoping i could carry it to record hiking videos. I am used to gopro but dont like to carry extra gear and hate the heating issues that phone dont normally have. But, the way it wobbles on motion without keeping it straight is what made me return the very next day.
Wise decision… got any alternative in mind?
So what gimbal do you recommend for IPhone ?
Have you checked some of my recent videos about gimbals? Did you get any ideas?
Such a useful video. I was thinking of replacing my OM3 with this (having lost my OP2 a month ago), but it looks like the shortcomings of it would not give me any advantage over what I already have. Thank you. Could you recommend a better phone gimbal - sadly, I can't afford an OP3!
Can I ask you a few questions?
What’s your budget?
Do you want something that can do crane or jib-up movement (no restriction of movement) or you don’t do those type of shots?
Do you need it to be small portable or a gimbal that is a bit bigger but fully functional is preferred?
Once I know these I can give you some suggestions to look into!
Wish I'd seen your video before I bought this and everything you said was spot on... after watching you and few others showing how a TRUE gimble should function like I literally just put in a return just now. No WhatsApp video call support, no face tracking support outside of the app itself... the app limits the video quality even when your phone can do soo much better resolutions and FPS.
Wise decision… have you got any other gimbal in mind?
Hi Samuel, me and my wife are planning on going to Bali for her 30th birthday and was hoping to have everything documented. As a first timer, would u recommend the osmo 6 or Dji pocket 2 for our trip?
Pocket 2 all the way! I am travelling to the seaside in 2 weeks for a quick long weekend and all I am taking in my pocket 2, phone mount and handle/power bank. Check out my recent video on how to make it look like a mirrorless camera and also half a dozen videos I did in the past about it. Pound for pound, it’s unbeatable…
so which gimble has thefeatures this one is missing? at this price range?
Uff, hard to say, the perfect gimbla doesn't exist.Have you checked my reviews of the Hohem M6 and the Zhiyun Smooth 5S. Would any of those be any good to you or too big?
Thank you for this review. You highlighted that this is not a good gimbal, but I did not see any recommendation for one that you think is better. Which one would you currently recommend?
Please check my latest 2 videos which are exactly about this. Let me know if you find them helpful...
I’m glad I saw this review before I made that purchase , the fact of the simple move can’t be done that’s a deal breaker
Glad you found it helpful… 👍
For someone that is just learning about gimbals I thought this one was awesome until I came across your video. Thank you for your honest reviews and explaining the shortcomings. I will be looking at your other videos but what do you recommend?
Glad it was helpful! I have some recent videos about gimbals, with comparisons and some valid suggestions…. Hard to say really!
Keep up the good work 🎉
Thanks buddy! Trying!
I only shoot horizontal.
So disappointing that with my S22 Ultra, I can't shoot in Pro mode (RAW for photos and HDR 10bits for videos)!
Moreover, when using OM6 with the default Samsung app (which has all these pro options and more) as a plain gimbal, it's not possible to trigger the shots unless you do it on the screen (while any cheap selfie stick can do it)!!!
What is DJI thinking?
I ask myself the same question!!