Excellent video. I am interested in buying the Hohem 7, currently use an iPhone 15 pro max with a Smallrig cage and ND filter. In the 10:01 minute I see you use an iPhone, you use a Pro or Pro Max, what is the adjustment on the clamp, it’s too tight whit the cage?
I use a 13 Pro max which is similar size to the 15 pro max but actually heavier. No issue at all. The mounting clamp is really smooth and with plenty of room. You’d love it! I left a discount coupon link in the video description…
The one thing the M6 can do that the M7 can't is give you a feeling of FOMO. I have the M6 and here I am, wanting the M7. Problem is I want an MT3, with M7 features.
Great review! I love your videos. Very helpful when trying to decide between all of the options available today. A few improvements I would like to see on the Hohem M8 are a slightly longer front trigger, more ergonomic handle grip, and a round finger dimple in the jog wheel so you can scroll full circle movements faster and easier.
@@SamuelSotiega I like that they added those little nubs on the remote to help latch it in place over the V3 remote and the latch on the balancing arm is more robust and the 3 axis locks are a great improvement over the M6 model. The balancing arm locks in better too. I could move the balancing arm back and forth with minor effort on the M6 after it's locked. I wish the lock on the pan axis locked and unlocked the same as the other locks. I have to remember to move the 2 locks down and the pan axis up to unlock it each time. Wish they were all the same. Less to remember and more intuitive.
I bought (in order) the DJI OM5, Zhiyun Smooth 5, Hohem MT2, Scorp mini 2, Hohem M6, and Hohem V3, Zhiyum M2S. I kept going back to the M6, even pushing the motors and using an elastic band to attach a GoPro10 and a Panasonic Lumix GM1 w/12-35 kit lens! I just ordered the Hohem M7. The M7 will likely replace everything except my Scorp Mini 2 and (maybe) Zhiyun M2s.
Wow, you do have a brilliant set up with options. And you are right. The M6 was/is great but the M7 does offer something unique. The Scorp 2 is a brilliant gimbal too, in every sense..
I believe so. You get to use them with the main lens, that is always better quality than any of the other phone lenses. But it all depends of what you do and whether you are ok with the little bit of time it takes to add them in and remove them. Do you use filters already?
@SamuelSotiega I'm interested in getting into it, i have nothing but the phone as of right now. I just got the Pixel 9 pro, and I'd like to get the gimbal M7 and just thinking what else i might need. Thinking an external ssd is needed.
Can you use the app with the mt2 and m6? You don't have the mini remote to see yourself, but can you use your phone to see what the Ai tracker can see with mt2 and m6?
The tracker on the MT2 or M6 does not have a lens inside. What that means is that you need to have a phone on the gimbal. You can’t do what you have in mind.
Some things that were left out. The M6 has better roll and tilt. M7 Pan: 360° Infinite, Roll: ±45°, Tilt: -50°~275°. M6 Pan: 360° Infinite Rotation, Roll: 335°, Tilt: 335°. Also with the removable and rechargeable remote on the M7 you get lower battery life even though it has a larger battery. You are constantly charging the remote so the M7 is rated for 12 hours as opposed to 18 hours on the M6. I also see nothing to indicate that the new AI module does a better job at tracking than what was on the M6. Unless you really need the extendable selfie stick built in and can't live without the removable control panel, there is no real reason to upgrade to the M7.
What do you most need the gimbal for? It's not the same someone creating music videos than static shots. Do you plan for the gimbal to follow you? Help me with some details and I will get a better idea of what to suggest. Thanks
@SamuelSotiega I do A LOT of LIVESTREAM on RUclips...I need a gimbal for that...I do walking and streaming. I need a gimbal because honestly my hand gets tired of holding the phone.
@ Hey, thanks for taking out time to reply. I was actually thinking about the minimum payload issues that some people mentioned due to the lightweight nature of smaller phones, cause some forums say not all gimbals can support lighter phones properly and Hohem website also does not include 13 mini in compatible list. Now i am just a noob so I wanted to learn it from you as you sir have experience with these machines .
I reviewed some time ago the original flow. It is the same design, so the same issues remain. Did you watch that review? I would choose the M7 over the flow, any day of thr week... but that is just me, you might be different...
Got the M6. The M7 seems like a nice upgrade. But, the M6 is my honest opinion the best since it's almost twice as cheap and provides the same features.
thanks for the video so is the ai Tracking only for people ? 🤔 can it track an object ? can i mark the tracking target whether a human or object using the Hohem app on the phone ? like in osmo pocket 3
You can track objects and people as you want it. The tracking might not be as advanced as the dedicated AI tracker sensor, but for objects actually works great. The lost important thing to bear in mind is to have something with contrast so it is easy for the app/tracker to tell between the object to be tracked and the background, if possible.
Thank you for your comparison video, I got the M7 and I am very happy so far, even if isn't intended for the Action 5, I will use it only with that camera. I am hoping the next MT2 will be an MT3 and will have the same features like M7, but with a higher payload. Feliz Año Nuevo.
Feliz Año Nuevo! From what I’ve been told, there will be an MT3 at some point next year. I would expect to get the same or even better screen and features as the M7!! I will be making some action5 videos in January, so stay tuned!!
it 's great compare and review also! i have a question! m7 can be used and for action camera? i have dji osmo action 5 and i want one gimbal for my smartphone(s23 ultra) and my action camera!
No, the M7 won't work with an actioncam because the mont will cover the back of the camera. But I hope hohem will update their actioncam gimbals soon...
All looks good but now that am the owner or a OP3 :) I'll keep the OP3, that is just an absolute dream an absolute joy and pleasure to use within the constraints of the system itself. My das of big gimbals are now over and when the OP4 comes out, I'll be on the waiting list :D
The only thing 13:19 is the m6 has 18 hour battery and m7 is 12 hours battery but I don’t think it’s a big issue because I charge my gimbal after each use 😅
M6 lock broke on mine and now it does not want to unlock. I use a piece of thick paper to keep it open. Not a great design imho. I’m not a heavy user by any stretch of the imagination.
I feel for you. Mine gave up a few weeks after heavy use (almost weekly use) and it was such a bummer. But one thing Incan tell you, the locks on the M7 feel way sturdier and better quality.
I like that you highlighted the usability and functionality not just reading the spec sheet
Trying my best....
These are the best gimbal review videos I’ve found
Wow, thanks and glad you like them!
Excellent video. I am interested in buying the Hohem 7, currently use an iPhone 15 pro max with a Smallrig cage and ND filter. In the 10:01 minute I see you use an iPhone, you use a Pro or Pro Max, what is the adjustment on the clamp, it’s too tight whit the cage?
I use a 13 Pro max which is similar size to the 15 pro max but actually heavier. No issue at all. The mounting clamp is really smooth and with plenty of room. You’d love it! I left a discount coupon link in the video description…
@@SamuelSotiega Thank you for your reply!
The one thing the M6 can do that the M7 can't is give you a feeling of FOMO. I have the M6 and here I am, wanting the M7. Problem is I want an MT3, with M7 features.
Hahahha! I hadn’t thought about that one!! 🤭😀
@@SamuelSotiega For sure is just a question of time the MT3 come on sale with the new features of the M7.
Agreed. I'm an M6 owner too. I think I'll wait for MT3
@@LastZion I think that is a very wise decision
Great review! I love your videos. Very helpful when trying to decide between all of the options available today. A few improvements I would like to see on the Hohem M8 are a slightly longer front trigger, more ergonomic handle grip, and a round finger dimple in the jog wheel so you can scroll full circle movements faster and easier.
Thanks for chipping in and your feedback! There are aways improvements to any product that we wish they did differently....
@@SamuelSotiega I like that they added those little nubs on the remote to help latch it in place over the V3 remote and the latch on the balancing arm is more robust and the 3 axis locks are a great improvement over the M6 model. The balancing arm locks in better too. I could move the balancing arm back and forth with minor effort on the M6 after it's locked. I wish the lock on the pan axis locked and unlocked the same as the other locks. I have to remember to move the 2 locks down and the pan axis up to unlock it each time. Wish they were all the same. Less to remember and more intuitive.
excelente reseña Samuel, muy honesto y acertado siempre.
Muchas gracias! Me alegro te haya gustado
I bought (in order) the DJI OM5, Zhiyun Smooth 5, Hohem MT2, Scorp mini 2, Hohem M6, and Hohem V3, Zhiyum M2S. I kept going back to the M6, even pushing the motors and using an elastic band to attach a GoPro10 and a Panasonic Lumix GM1 w/12-35 kit lens! I just ordered the Hohem M7. The M7 will likely replace everything except my Scorp Mini 2 and (maybe) Zhiyun M2s.
Wow, you do have a brilliant set up with options. And you are right. The M6 was/is great but the M7 does offer something unique. The Scorp 2 is a brilliant gimbal too, in every sense..
Hello Samuel, is lenses really worth it for smartphone photography?
I believe so. You get to use them with the main lens, that is always better quality than any of the other phone lenses. But it all depends of what you do and whether you are ok with the little bit of time it takes to add them in and remove them. Do you use filters already?
@SamuelSotiega I'm interested in getting into it, i have nothing but the phone as of right now. I just got the Pixel 9 pro, and I'd like to get the gimbal M7 and just thinking what else i might need. Thinking an external ssd is needed.
Can you use the app with the mt2 and m6? You don't have the mini remote to see yourself, but can you use your phone to see what the Ai tracker can see with mt2 and m6?
The tracker on the MT2 or M6 does not have a lens inside. What that means is that you need to have a phone on the gimbal. You can’t do what you have in mind.
Some things that were left out. The M6 has better roll and tilt. M7 Pan: 360° Infinite, Roll: ±45°, Tilt: -50°~275°. M6 Pan: 360° Infinite Rotation, Roll: 335°, Tilt: 335°. Also with the removable and rechargeable remote on the M7 you get lower battery life even though it has a larger battery. You are constantly charging the remote so the M7 is rated for 12 hours as opposed to 18 hours on the M6. I also see nothing to indicate that the new AI module does a better job at tracking than what was on the M6. Unless you really need the extendable selfie stick built in and can't live without the removable control panel, there is no real reason to upgrade to the M7.
I am planning to do a M7 vs M6 side by aide on Feb, those points will be addressed!
Hey Samuel I am thinking of buying my first gimbal ever.
I do A LOT of LIVESTREAM.
Which Hohem would you recommend?
I have an ASUS ROG6 phone
Thanks
What do you most need the gimbal for? It's not the same someone creating music videos than static shots. Do you plan for the gimbal to follow you? Help me with some details and I will get a better idea of what to suggest. Thanks
@SamuelSotiega I do A LOT of LIVESTREAM on RUclips...I need a gimbal for that...I do walking and streaming. I need a gimbal because honestly my hand gets tired of holding the phone.
The M7 looks amazing. I am seriously considering buying it. It just feel the best of all worlds…
Indeed it is!!
can M7 support iphone 13 mini?
official list does not say so ...
what is the minimum payload?!
I can't see why it wouldn't take the 13 mini! It will be great as it won't overload the motors...
@ Hey, thanks for taking out time to reply. I was actually thinking about the minimum payload issues that some people mentioned due to the lightweight nature of smaller phones, cause some forums say not all gimbals can support lighter phones properly and Hohem website also does not include 13 mini in compatible list.
Now i am just a noob so I wanted to learn it from you as you sir have experience with these machines .
@@SamuelSotiega Also I am waiting for your review about latest Insta flow 2 pro , wether you recommend getting that or the M7 🙂
I reviewed some time ago the original flow. It is the same design, so the same issues remain. Did you watch that review? I would choose the M7 over the flow, any day of thr week... but that is just me, you might be different...
Mt2 I want to use my eos m, but do you think they will update it with a mt3 with remote like m7?
I would hope so!!!
Got the M6. The M7 seems like a nice upgrade. But, the M6 is my honest opinion the best since it's almost twice as cheap and provides the same features.
And that is a very, very good and nvalid point. The M6 IS a great gimbal!!
I agree
I’m pretty sure you can control the roll and tilt on the M6 with the jog wheel
Uhmm… Mine didn’t do it. Or maybe I am dumb, or need to check firmware version…
I don’t think my m6 can do that
thanks for the video
so is the ai Tracking only for people ? 🤔
can it track an object ?
can i mark the tracking target whether a human or object using the Hohem app on the phone ?
like in osmo pocket 3
I will check this tomorrow and get back to you. Chase me if I haven;t got back by end of the day tomorrow!!
@SamuelSotiega
Thank you so much 😊
You can track objects and people as you want it. The tracking might not be as advanced as the dedicated AI tracker sensor, but for objects actually works great. The lost important thing to bear in mind is to have something with contrast so it is easy for the app/tracker to tell between the object to be tracked and the background, if possible.
@@SamuelSotiega
Thank you for your reply, is that tracking works for the MT2 gimbal ?
Or which one you are talking about?
Very good info . Thanks!
Thanks! Glad you found it helpful!
Now what's best? Hohem iSteady M7 or SCORP mini 2
Tough… I might need to do a video about this…. You think there is an audience for it?
@SamuelSotiega Yes I am in the audience😅 because it is a long search and many comparisons I saw that scorp mini 2 It is the best mobile installer.
Is it possible to control tracking from the app with Mt2 or only pan/tilt?
Do you mean? the AI tracking or the app tracking feature within the app?
@SamuelSotiega from the app I can control pan/tilt, is it possible to activate tracking from the app (Mt2)?
Is there any difference my friend between MT2 stability and the m7 stability ?
I feel the M7 might be slightly better. All my shots come out really good and stable and I find the M7 as a whole is very reliable in that area.
Thank you for your comparison video, I got the M7 and I am very happy so far, even if isn't intended for the Action 5, I will use it only with that camera. I am hoping the next MT2 will be an MT3 and will have the same features like M7, but with a higher payload. Feliz Año Nuevo.
Feliz Año Nuevo! From what I’ve been told, there will be an MT3 at some point next year. I would expect to get the same or even better screen and features as the M7!! I will be making some action5 videos in January, so stay tuned!!
@ I will, I will you take care.
it 's great compare and review also! i have a question! m7 can be used and for action camera? i have dji osmo action 5 and i want one gimbal for my smartphone(s23 ultra) and my action camera!
No, the M7 won't work with an actioncam because the mont will cover the back of the camera. But I hope hohem will update their actioncam gimbals soon...
All looks good but now that am the owner or a OP3 :) I'll keep the OP3, that is just an absolute dream an absolute joy and pleasure to use within the constraints of the system itself. My das of big gimbals are now over and when the OP4 comes out, I'll be on the waiting list :D
True, the Pocket 3 is truly amazing, and I also love it!!
The only thing 13:19 is the m6 has 18 hour battery and m7 is 12 hours battery but I don’t think it’s a big issue because I charge my gimbal after each use 😅
I don't think so either! thanks for chipping in!
Be patient, wait for the coming rollout of MT3 instead
Next year guaranteed
M6 lock broke on mine and now it does not want to unlock. I use a piece of thick paper to keep it open. Not a great design imho. I’m not a heavy user by any stretch of the imagination.
I feel for you. Mine gave up a few weeks after heavy use (almost weekly use) and it was such a bummer. But one thing Incan tell you, the locks on the M7 feel way sturdier and better quality.
Well should have been a little more careful with it. The locks are known to break with heavy use.
Battery life is 12 hours on the M7 compared to 18 hours on the M6
Fair point. I still feel 12h battery life is plenty enough. But there could be someone who feels it’s not enough…
I agree with you, I just mentioned it.