Here... the same white :) I will use this fine toy in Rome, Ostia Antica and at the Hadrians Villa. Hope i can handle it to become real nice cinematic footage. A Question nearby... i need tips to planing shots. First Time shooting Videos :) Thx and greetings from Berlin/Germany
Awesome video Josh. Super clear and instructive. It’s nice to hear even just a few thoughts on things they could improve too. Keep crushing! Btw, thanks for the shout out for my channel! Super happy I could help out.
Maybe u can help me I have an lg v20 android and the smooth 4 gimbal zy app don't work with my phone....I then bought an evo gimbal thinking it would work the app keep closing what do you suggest
Hi, Thank you so much for the very useful review. May I kindly ask you to check out an attachable lens, e.g. Moment Wide, with the Smooth 4. I assume a counterweight will bei necessary. Is this possible at all? Thanks!
Martin Wolf , the payload for the Smooth 4 makes it impossible to add extra weight unless you have a very lightweight phone. The 500 gram payload Zhiyun promised during pre-order was marketing hype.
Lenore Bell Technically you are right and I never used a gimbal so far. But according a lot of videos here it seems to work anyway when the gimbal is balanced with an additional counterweight. Maybe not so perfect for the gimbal lifetime.
I've added a 5.7oz counder weight to both Smooth-Q and Smooth-4. Use double stick foam and attach to the tilt motor. You can buy weights at the fishing store or places like Hobby Lobby.
I ordered mine a few days ago. I am a real estate photographer who also just received my Crane 2. Learning how to use both so I can start teaching realtors how to utilize these tools to create RE Videos. If they don't want to do it themselves, then they can hire me to do it for them. I want to use my platform to teach, grow an audience and give value. Thanks for all the info, it's really helpful. I have a quick question, what mode would you be in to do a home walk through PF or L?
Does all this work with both back camera AND front camera? Like for example for the focusing, can I use the focus for the front camera to blur out my background and keep myself focused?
Which iPhone model is being used on the app function shots? (The white one). The person running the Zhiyun Facebook page told me there was no option for 24fps on the ZY App, but it's clearly visible here.
Thanks for the review. I have the Zhiyun Crane v2 and love their products, however was leaning towards an Osmo Mobile 2 for my phone.I was waiting for your review of the Smooth 4, especially with the follow focus feature this has that is lacking on the Osmo Mobile 2 . Ordering it this week.
Anastasio Productions I wanted to purchase one of their gimbals for my action camera, but when I saw the reviews on their app with Android (You can find PLENTY of complaints online), I stayed away. It's been almost a year since I bought another gimbal for my action camera (FeiyuTech G5), and Zhiyun has not fixed their app yet ... Just read online before you make your decision. Good luck though !
MrUriel250 I have the Crane V2 and haven't had issues with the Android app. I'll look through complaints but for what I may use the Smooth 4, it may not even matter. If anything, I can always get an iPhone. Due for a new phone anyways
Hello, hows object tracking mode, is it working very well with iphone 8 plus? I mean when you walk can you record smooth video with app ( object traking) thank you
Hmmm I have this exact gimbal. My samsung s9 plus + spigen tough armor are 233 grams. It is not balancing well. Do you think the 23 extra grams will damage the motors?
Hi, thanks for your in-depth review, i have just purchased this gimbal and noticed it makes a buzzing vibration if i make the following motion. Holding the Gimbal vertically upright then slowing turning the gimbal to a horizontal position in either direction the gimbal will buzz/vibrate when it reaches say 45 degrees. Does your gimbal exhibit the same characteristic? I am unsure if it is a fault or a limitation of movement. Thanks in advance.
@Momentum Productions Thx a lot for your Review. I wonder if the Zhiyun Smooth 4 has the same stabilization "issue" with iPhone X due to the iPhone's OIS. Many people have that problem with Zhiyun's Smooth Q, DJI's Osmo Mobile and so on (in combination with an iPhone X) Some People call it: Bobbing or Jitter or micro stutters... Is that with Smooth 4 also the case?
HiJosh, can you use the focus/pull while using a third party app like Filmic Pro? If no, how did you apply the flat profile to your footage? Thanks in advance!
Please suggest me best way to make RUclips Vlogs with phone or professional camera . Please suggest with I need to purchase . If yes for mobile and gimbal so please suggest me best gimbal smooth 4 or DJI 2 . And please suggest me camera . Thanks for reply
No, other reviews said it will only shoot in 1080p using the play app, plus the app doesn't work well with Android. I wanted to get one of these so bad, but since your limited to 1080, and the app is buggy with Android, my S9+ will just have to be hand held for a while.
I know you can record in 4k using the gimbal, but not when your using the ZY app to control the phone. The 4k feature works only on the iphone. check out some of the reviews on Amazon from people that have received them.
Slimjim that's fuck up I didn't know that but I bought it already and I'm still waiting for it and I have a Samsung Galaxy 9+ I'm guessing I have to use my daughter's iPhone 8+ even though she's going to get upset 🤣🤣🤣 I hope they fix this right away.
Let me know how everything works when you get it... I really want one bad, but not if you can't get all the functions to work.. let me know how the ZY play app works with the Android..
What phone are you using to get a smooth zoom. I'm working with Zhiyun to work out kinks. Firmware won't update and my zoom is jerky. Androids have problems. BTW...one of my older students says "bless your heart" see watches all your videos.
I'm on a smooth q facebook group. A user just bought the smooth 4, and is stating that the app is utter crap with is samsung S8. No 4k, moving timelaps, tracking.
I pre-ordered a Smooth 4, because Zhiyun advertised a 500 gram payload during pre-sale marketing, but payload is somewhere between 200-210 grams. My iPhone 8+ weighs 213 grams.
Disappointing case/foam box. The cheaper SMOOTH Q has a better case. The bad case and bad reviews regarding the Android app is going to make me look for a different option I think.
Maybe u can help me I have an lg v20 android and the smooth 4 gimbal zy app don't work with my phone....I then bought an evo gimbal thinking it would work the app keep closing what do you suggest
Who is getting a Smooth 4?!?!?!?!?
Here... the same white :) I will use this fine toy in Rome, Ostia Antica and at the Hadrians Villa. Hope i can handle it to become real nice cinematic footage. A Question nearby... i need tips to planing shots. First Time shooting Videos :)
Thx and greetings from Berlin/Germany
Gimbal is on track China to Germany. Thanks for your perfekt vids
Momentum Productions, it arrived today.
I'm still waiting for mine 😠😠😠 can't wait to get it.
No one with an Android phone because their software SUCKS with android
Thanks mate. Twenty thousand same same tutorials, this one was actually helpful!
Awesome video Josh. Super clear and instructive. It’s nice to hear even just a few thoughts on things they could improve too. Keep crushing!
Btw, thanks for the shout out for my channel! Super happy I could help out.
Simple straightforward review, inclusive of all gimbal functions in a short time. Well done.
Thank you so much!!! :)
thank you so much. clear, valuable, details dense information
Another Super video review Josh...AWESOME!
Very good idea Pro 👍👍👍👍👍😀
Thank you!
Polished preped and primed, not a lot Moreno can add Josh you have covered it so fluidly .
Maybe u can help me I have an lg v20 android and the smooth 4 gimbal zy app don't work with my phone....I then bought an evo gimbal thinking it would work the app keep closing what do you suggest
best review so far on Zhiyun Smooth 4 ... cant wait to have mine :) thank you for the review
Wonderful as always 😁🎉📸🎉
Hello sir, can I use this on my Huawei Nova 5T? My phone can shoot 4k at 30fps and 1080p 60 fps though it only has EIS and no option to disable it
the controls on the follow focus seemed to have dissapeared. you know why?
Hi, Thank you so much for the very useful review. May I kindly ask you to check out an attachable lens, e.g. Moment Wide, with the Smooth 4. I assume a counterweight will bei necessary. Is this possible at all? Thanks!
I will see if I can get my hands on one! Thank you so much for watching :)
Momentum Productions Hey man, thank you for creating such great content. I hope you earn some money with it as well.
Martin Wolf , the payload for the Smooth 4 makes it impossible to add extra weight unless you have a very lightweight phone. The 500 gram payload Zhiyun promised during pre-order was marketing hype.
Lenore Bell Technically you are right and I never used a gimbal so far. But according a lot of videos here it seems to work anyway when the gimbal is balanced with an additional counterweight. Maybe not so perfect for the gimbal lifetime.
I've added a 5.7oz counder weight to both Smooth-Q and Smooth-4. Use double stick foam and attach to the tilt motor. You can buy weights at the fishing store or places like Hobby Lobby.
Can you move manually the gimbal with the buttons up, down, right or left?
hello can you tell me if it will be implemented to use the follow focus with FiLMiC pro?
Yes! They are currently working on it! :)
Any updates on this?
I ordered mine a few days ago. I am a real estate photographer who also just received my Crane 2. Learning how to use both so I can start teaching realtors how to utilize these tools to create RE Videos. If they don't want to do it themselves, then they can hire me to do it for them. I want to use my platform to teach, grow an audience and give value. Thanks for all the info, it's really helpful. I have a quick question, what mode would you be in to do a home walk through PF or L?
Awesome video all include features and stability of zhiyun smooth 4 in one video. thumbs up
btw, how long battery can power up?
Thank you for your awesome comment! I put a subtitle in the video saying the battery lasts 12 hours with a charging time of 3.5 hours :)
Does all this work with both back camera AND front camera?
Like for example for the focusing, can I use the focus for the front camera to blur out my background and keep myself focused?
How well do the Hyperlapse, motion timlapse and panorama mode work?
Any recommendations on an alternate case for this gimbal?
Nice gimbal and video.
Thank you!
Which one mode good for making cinematic video?
Hi Josh how do you move this gimbal when you have it in pan mode right,left,up,down with no joy stick?
Hi there, Im curious which features can you use it without Zhiyan App? Thanks for your answer.
Which iPhone model is being used on the app function shots? (The white one). The person running the Zhiyun Facebook page told me there was no option for 24fps on the ZY App, but it's clearly visible here.
That option is definitely available on the app. iPhone 7 Plus.
Thanks man! I figured there might've been a language barrier with the Zhiyun rep
Thanks for the review. I have the Zhiyun Crane v2 and love their products, however was leaning towards an Osmo Mobile 2 for my phone.I was waiting for your review of the Smooth 4, especially with the follow focus feature this has that is lacking on the Osmo Mobile 2 . Ordering it this week.
Glad to hear it! You will love this thing :)
I just hope that you don't use Android ... If so I would go for Osmo 2.
MrUriel250 why so? I want this solely for the follow focus feature.
Anastasio Productions I wanted to purchase one of their gimbals for my action camera, but when I saw the reviews on their app with Android (You can find PLENTY of complaints online), I stayed away. It's been almost a year since I bought another gimbal for my action camera (FeiyuTech G5), and Zhiyun has not fixed their app yet ... Just read online before you make your decision. Good luck though !
MrUriel250 I have the Crane V2 and haven't had issues with the Android app. I'll look through complaints but for what I may use the Smooth 4, it may not even matter. If anything, I can always get an iPhone. Due for a new phone anyways
excellent review, thanks
Thank you Hany!
Are there any option to shoot low angle with this gimbal?
how to control roll axis... it has no joystick
Hello, hows object tracking mode, is it working very well with iphone 8 plus? I mean when you walk can you record smooth video with app ( object traking) thank you
It's working well!
Hmmm I have this exact gimbal.
My samsung s9 plus + spigen tough armor are 233 grams. It is not balancing well. Do you think the 23 extra grams will damage the motors?
Do follow focus stayed on even though smartphones can only autofocus? Such as sony z3
Really informative.
Thank you!
Hey Josh, what’s the word on it working with the iphone X? I have been holding off. I have some moment lenses on the way as well.
It's fully compatible with iPhone X :)
Momentum Productions thanks for answering so quick Josh. I see some complaints about the app not allowing 4k recording. Is that true?
The footage that I shot with my phone was in 4K, so no issues. They also just released a new firmware, so that probably fixed it :)
Hi, thanks for your in-depth review, i have just purchased this gimbal and noticed it makes a buzzing vibration if i make the following motion. Holding the Gimbal vertically upright then slowing turning the gimbal to a horizontal position in either direction the gimbal will buzz/vibrate when it reaches say 45 degrees. Does your gimbal exhibit the same characteristic? I am unsure if it is a fault or a limitation of movement. Thanks in advance.
Can you send me a video, please? Email: info@capturethemomentum.com
Does it work with pocophone f1?
@Momentum Productions
Thx a lot for your Review.
I wonder if the Zhiyun Smooth 4 has the same stabilization "issue" with iPhone X due to the iPhone's OIS.
Many people have that problem with Zhiyun's Smooth Q, DJI's Osmo Mobile and so on (in combination with an iPhone X)
Some People call it: Bobbing or Jitter or micro stutters...
Is that with Smooth 4 also the case?
So... When my Smooth Q arrives in a few days I guess I'll have to send it right back to exchange it for a Smooth 4! lol! I want!!!
I placed an order from the D & R store here in Turkey
Thanks a lot please tell us how to track a person by locking the camera on him
HiJosh, can you use the focus/pull while using a third party app like Filmic Pro? If no, how did you apply the flat profile to your footage? Thanks in advance!
Hey Chrono, it looks like they are currently in the works with full compatibility with Filmic Pro! Let's see what happens!
Please suggest me best way to make RUclips Vlogs with phone or professional camera .
Please suggest with I need to purchase .
If yes for mobile and gimbal so please suggest me best gimbal smooth 4 or DJI 2 .
And please suggest me camera .
Thanks for reply
Good job!
Thank you, David!
So, can you shoot 4k with Samsung phones with the Android ZY play app?
No, other reviews said it will only shoot in 1080p using the play app, plus the app doesn't work well with Android.
I wanted to get one of these so bad, but since your limited to 1080, and the app is buggy with Android, my S9+ will just have to be hand held for a while.
Yes you can use it with Samsung S9+ and record 4k
I know you can record in 4k using the gimbal, but not when your using the ZY app to control the phone.
The 4k feature works only on the iphone. check out some of the reviews on Amazon from people that have received them.
Slimjim that's fuck up I didn't know that but I bought it already and I'm still waiting for it and I have a Samsung Galaxy 9+ I'm guessing I have to use my daughter's iPhone 8+ even though she's going to get upset 🤣🤣🤣 I hope they fix this right away.
Let me know how everything works when you get it... I really want one bad, but not if you can't get all the functions to work.. let me know how the ZY play app works with the Android..
So I got my Smooth 4. Is there anything the Smooth Q does that the Smooth 4 doesn't do? I am thinking of sending my Smooth Q back.
Erik Jung It doesn't do 360 degree rotation if that's what you're looking for
Yeah, I found out about that. Already sent my Smooth Q back. All I need is the Smooth 4. 👍🏻
what is the max weight for phone?
I state that in the video.
Momentum Productions yeap. Sorry. I watched already. Nice review
I think you have it wrong, it's motors are rated for up to 500g
210 grams confirmed by Zhiyun-Tech.
What phone are you using to get a smooth zoom. I'm working with Zhiyun to work out kinks. Firmware won't update and my zoom is jerky. Androids have problems.
BTW...one of my older students says "bless your heart" see watches all your videos.
iPhone 7 Plus! Thank that student for me and thank you so much for the support :)
Kern bng ,, coba kalo dibawahnya ada tex , salam dari indonesia brother
Does the app work with android... cause the smooth Q app does not work with android.?
Yes it Works.... but the Zoom is not as Smooth as the iPhone.
Thank you for clarifying! I'm sure they will work on this to improve it.
Hopefully ... there is an option in the settings to set the zoom factor over the wheel. This can minimize the jerking.
If you are using note 8 you are out of luck, does not support note 8 4K
I'm on a smooth q facebook group. A user just bought the smooth 4, and is stating that the app is utter crap with is samsung S8. No 4k, moving timelaps, tracking.
Nice video,,
🙏
Zy play app don't work well with Samsung s9+ no 4k recording! Only 720p
Do you know if the Android app is ok ?
i receive it at the end of the week
Decapessule is it working properly with the android app?
not really i returned it to buy an osmo mobile 2 or a Smove
Filmic Pro is way ahead of ZY app.
I want to buy one of this for my youtube chanal
I pre-ordered a Smooth 4, because Zhiyun advertised a 500 gram payload during pre-sale marketing, but payload is somewhere between 200-210 grams. My iPhone 8+ weighs 213 grams.
Won't work with Motorola phones.
Disappointing case/foam box. The cheaper SMOOTH Q has a better case. The bad case and bad reviews regarding the Android app is going to make me look for a different option I think.
Does not support note 8 4K
Maybe u can help me I have an lg v20 android and the smooth 4 gimbal zy app don't work with my phone....I then bought an evo gimbal thinking it would work the app keep closing what do you suggest