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Zhiyun-Tech Smooth-Q3 Smartphone Gimbal Stabilizer

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Zhiyun-Tech
Zhiyun-Tech Smooth-Q3 Smartphone Gimbal Stabilizer
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-Tech Smooth Q3 Overview

  • 1Description
  • 2Built-In Video Light
  • 3SmartFollow 3.0
  • 4Gesture Control
  • 5Instant Dolly Zoom
  • 6Zoom Rocker
  • 7MagicClone Pano
  • 8Panorama
  • 9SMART Editing
  • 10Live Streaming

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.

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-Tech Smooth Q3 Specs

Gimbal
Load Capacity0.6 lb / 280 g
Number of Axes3-Axis (Pitch, Roll, Yaw)
Rotation RangeYaw (Pan): 300°
Pitch (Tilt): -260 to 80°
Roll: -170 to 170°
Compatibility
Smartphone DimensionsWidth: 2.2 to 3.5" / 55 to 90 mm
Connectivity
Inputs/Outputs1 x USB Type-C
Wireless Frequency2.4 GHz (2.402 - 2.480)
Wireless ProtocolBluetooth 4.2
Battery
Battery Capacity1300 mAh
Battery Runtime15 Hours
Environmental
Operating Temperature14 to 113°F / -10 to 45°C
General
Mounting1 x 1/4"-20 Female
Dimensions11 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)
Weight0.7 lb / 340 g
Packaging Info
Package Weight1.58 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)10.2 x 6.4 x 2.3"

Zhiyun-Tech Smooth Q3 Reviews

great basic gimbal

By John
Rated 4 out of 5
Date: 2022-02-03

Great value. Works well with iPhone 13 pro. Deducted one star because tilt is somewhat limited and won't allow a flashlight configuration. B&H of course was great.

Total Trash

By notzz
Rated 1 out of 5
Date: 2022-01-02

I use twice this gimble, then left for months in the box, now I try to connect to my phone and nothing....total garbage :@ :@

Amazing

By Nijat
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2021-11-22

The best gimbal and the best seller. Highly recommend

Excellent.

By Nermin
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2021-10-28

Exceptional quality.

Game Changer

By Ben
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2021-08-10

I was a little skeptical about this gimbal at first, but it's definitely a game-changer! First off, I normally shoot on a Sony A7Siii, so I don't use my phone often for camera shots, but thought this might be a cool tool to use while traveling or just experimenting with shooting different types of shots. Also, I had a lot of difficulties installing the firmware update. It was a frustrating process as it failed initially, but I was able to manually install it via my Mac. I imagine this is otherwise a pretty seamless process. Okay, with the software issue out of the way, let's talk about the hardware. Compared to other brand camera gimbals I've used, this was by far the easiest to use. The ZY Cami app can be used to control the camera gimbal, but also makes it easy to film cool shots with their templates. The gimbal is super steady while walking, and there is even a run mode that I tried out. It worked really well. I wasn't able to use it too low to the ground while walking, but there might be some ways to do it which I haven't discovered yet. I've only played around with this for a few hours, but I have to say I'm very impressed so far. The combo pack included a pouch, a wrist strap, and a 1-year Zyiyun Prime membership card. I would recommend this to a new or filmmaker looking to up their game without breaking the bank, or an experienced pro looking to capture some creative b-roll shots they might otherwise not be able to capture. At the very least, it's a super fun camera gimbal! The Pros: - Easy to use - Fun software - You can upgrade your phone/camera and likely still use it vs. having a built-in camera gimbal - Reasonable price - Massive upgrade for phone selfie shots while moving - Massive upgrade for creative phone b-roll shots Cons - Difficulty installing firmware update - Might be difficult attaching an external mic

Great App!

By Anonymous
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2021-08-02

Comes with Great app for an affordable price point. Will definitely improve your camera game!

Nice item!

By Edna
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2022-01-24

I liked it very much. I think it is a good price. High quality. The stability is awesome and very easy to use it.

Not suitable for big screen mobile (I use Iphone 13 Pro Max)

By Abin
Rated 1 out of 5
Date: 2022-01-15

Not suitable for big screen mobile (I use Iphone 13 Pro Max)

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