The Zhiyun-Tech Smooth-Q3 is a compact folding 3-axis stabilizer for smartphones, designed with a built-in LED video light with three selectable brightness levels. It provides stabilized motion along the pan, tilt, and roll axes to let you capture smooth, professional-looking video with your phone. The Smooth-Q3 easily switches between portrait and landscape modes at the press of a button, allowing you to shoot both cinematic and social media videos while the LED light illuminates your subjects. The phone holder supports smartphones up to 3.5" wide, covering most phones.
The gimbal's capabilities are enhanced via a companion ZY Cami iOS/Android app, which allows you to set up creative movements such as Simplified Dolly Zoom. The app also offers functions such as Advanced Smart Tracking and one-tap live streaming. The gimbal has an ergonomic design with a nonslip handle, and it runs for up to 15 hours on the included battery and fully recharges in approximately three hours. A mini tripod is also included and can be used as a tripod or a handgrip extension to allow you to hold the gimbal with two hands for better control of it.
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Key Features
- Compact Folding 3-Axis Stabilizer
- Built-In Rotatable LED Video Light
- Landscape and Portrait Modes
- Live Streaming via Companion Mobile App
The Zhiyun-Tech Smooth-Q3 is a compact folding 3-axis stabilizer for smartphones, designed with a built-in LED video light with three selectable brightness levels. It provides stabilized motion along the pan, tilt, and roll axes to let you capture smooth, professional-looking video with your phone. The Smooth-Q3 easily switches between portrait and landscape modes at the press of a button, allowing you to shoot both cinematic and social media videos while the LED light illuminates your subjects. The phone holder supports smartphones up to 3.5" wide, covering most phones.
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Zhiyun Smooth Q3 Overview
Built-In Video Light
The Smooth-Q3 features an integrated fill light with a touch button. It can be rotated 180° to light up your subject (or yourself when vlogging) from all angles. Three adjustable brightness levels allow you to set the right amount of light for different shooting scenarios.
SmartFollow 3.0
With just a single tap in the companion iOS/Android app, you can activate the SmartFollow feature to automatically follow a moving subject. (This feature may not work on some phones. Please refer to the phone compatibility list on the Zhiyun website for more info.)
Gesture Control
The gimbal can be set up to recognize a hand gesture, such as holding up five fingers, to begin shooting.
Instant Dolly Zoom
With just a few settings applied in the included app, the Smooth-Q3 can dolly and zoom towards your subject automatically as you walk forward, adding high-end production value to your shots.
Zoom Rocker
Easily zoom in and out using a zoom rocker positioned on the side of the gimbal.
MagicClone Pano
Clone yourself to show different sides of you. With MagicClone Pano, you can shoot multiple images and arrange them on the same screen.
Panorama
Panorama options include landscape mode, portrait mode, front and rear camera, 180°, 240°, and 3x3, with gesture control supported.
SMART Editing
Enhance your videos with editing templates, background music, subtitles, stickers, special effects, reverse motion, and various filters via the mobile app.
Live Streaming
The mobile app allows you to live stream to various popular platforms, with select effects applicable during the stream.
UPC: 191493002098
Zhiyun Smooth Q3 Specs
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Zhiyun Smooth Q3 Reviews
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What are the main differences between the Q3 nd ...
What are the main differences between the Q3 nd the Q4? Also, both have options that are about $20 apart in price?
The main differences between the Zhiyun Smooth-Q3 Smartphone Gimbal Stabilizer and the Zhiyun Smooth-Q4 Smartphone Gimbal Stabilizer (BH #ZHSMOOTHQ4) the Q4's built-in extension rod, which can extend up to 8.5", and the Q4's updated control handle.
Date published: 2024-06-09
Is it compatible with Samsung A23 5G running ...
Is it compatible with Samsung A23 5G running Android 13?
Unfortunately, the Zhiyun Smooth-Q3 Smartphone Gimbal Stabilizer has not been tested with the Samsung A23 5G. The Latest phone that has been tested by Zhiyun is the S20 Ultra which is a similar size and weight to the A23 so it should be supported.
Date published: 2023-10-18
what is the difference between the smoothq3 and ...
what is the difference between the smoothq3 and the smooth 4?
The Q3 costs a few bucks less but has a built in LED video light. It is lighter in weight and offers a lighter payload as well. Smartphone Dimensions Width: 2.2 to 3.5" / 55 to 90 mm.
Dimensions 11 x 5 x 3.5" / 279 x 127 x 90 mm
7.1 x 6.1 x 1.8" / 180 x 154 x 45 mm (Folded)
The Smooth 4 is for For Smartphones up to 7.4 oz. and it has a 12-hour battery that will also charge your smartphone while shooting.Large, cine-style focus/zoom wheel with a witness mark.
Smartphone Dimensions Height: 2.44 to 3.35" / 62 to 85 mm
Dimensions 12.91 x 4.84 x 4.13" / 328 x 123 x 105 mm (with Handlebar)
Weight 19.29 oz / 547 g (with Handlebar and Battery)
Date published: 2021-11-13
Other than the native app what other android apps ...
Other than the native app what other android apps work best with the Zhiyun-Tech Smooth Q3?
the native app is the only app that can adjust settings on the gimbal itself. once you have the gimbal balanced and configured can use any app you like to record video.
Date published: 2021-10-05
is it better than dji om4 ?
is it better than dji om4 ?
DJI and Zhiyun-Tech are arch competitors. These two gimbals are fighting for the same market. They are really close to equal in quality. However, the Smooth-Q3 is lighter, has warm light for vloggers, and it is cheaper.
Date published: 2021-08-11
Hey, is it compatible with Samsung S20 FE 5G ?
Hey, is it compatible with Samsung S20 FE 5G ?
Yes it is.
Date published: 2021-10-01
does it work with I phone 12 pro?
does it work with I phone 12 pro?
Yes it does.
Date published: 2021-05-10
Is it compatible with an iPhone 12 Pro Max?
Is it compatible with an iPhone 12 Pro Max?
Yes it is.
Date published: 2022-12-15