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Shopper : Is this compatible with iphone 11 pro max?
Shopper : Is this compatible with iphone 11 pro max?
OWEN B : Is this compatible with iphone xs max?STAN L : Yes it is. But I suggest the zhiyun smooth q2 instead. I own both and the 4 does not have the joystick allowing for easy up down left right. The q2 does and has stronger motorsThuan N : Yes!

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2021-05-05T06:43:41

Rated 5 out of 5

This is the droid you're looking for!

You will definitely need to download their custom app or pay for FiLMiC Pro and you will want to download their pdf manual from their website to really understand how to use it, but it is very slick!

Wayne G.

2021-03-29T20:00:00

Rated 3 out of 5

I don't get the math.

With a payload max of 210g, what iPhone/case/Moment-lens grouping are you using? The iPhone 11 ProMax weighs 226g naked. First, what sane person wants to put a naked iPhone on a gimbal? Second, what sane person wants to risk gimbal burnout or breakdown? I don't understand why this gimbal is even on the list (unless Mini is your thing), since everything about Moment is accessory tools. Can someone with authority please explain?

David

2021-01-06T17:27:52

Rated 1 out of 5

Bluetooth does not work with iPhones

Bluetooth does not work with iPhones Support does not understand english.

MICHAEL G.

2020-12-20T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great service. Really happy with

Great service. Really happy with the gimbal. Can’t wait for my phone case so that I can order some lenses.

andrew

2020-11-18T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Simple and easy to use.

Simple and easy to use. Initial learning curve when you’ve never used a gimbal, but creates smooth frames when you get the hang of it.

Eduard

2020-09-10T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Love the universal counter weights

Love the universal counter weights and capability to use the Moment lenses & filters with the smooth 4.

Kirk F.

2020-08-02T20:00:00

Rated 3 out of 5

Clunky

I have had this Gimbal for a couple years now and had sometime to play with it so here is an honest review. If you set the position and do not touch it, it will provide decent enough stabilized footage however if you use the rear trigger system to re adjust (s this was intended for) i promise you will need to stabilize your footage in post wich sort of defeats the purpose of a gimbal. One thing that is very cool about this though is after you download the zy play ap you can use all of the controls on the gimbal while filming. Anyways as I said as fair as I can be: its affordable and cool but not very smooth which is ironic given its name. A joystick will not allow as many shooting options bit would definitely be smoother

David B.

2020-07-18T20:00:00

Rated 2 out of 5

May have gotten a defective one

Sometimes this works, most of the time it’s super glitchy. I plan on trading it for a different gimble.

Nicole

2020-07-18T20:00:00

Rated 2 out of 5

May have gotten a defective one

Sometimes this works, most of the time it’s super glitchy. I plan on trading it for a different gimble.

Nicole S.

2020-07-17T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Simply the best

This is the best gimbal I have ever used. It may seem complex and clumsy at first sight. But after an hour you realize ist just intuitive and compact. You never need to touch your phone, everything can be done with the gimbals buttons. It’s also the best stabilization I’ve ever experienced.

Benedikt

2020-07-13T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

It's a great device! Still

It's a great device! Still learning how to use this device.

George

2020-05-15T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Overall Awesome Product!!

Just started to learn how to use it and there is a lot of cool features.

Jonathan

2020-04-29T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Loved it too

Loved it too

kouther

2020-03-14T20:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Smooth 4 with anamorphic/ fisheye

The smooth 4 is actually really cool! I got it to get some more cinematic timing done with my anamorphic lens and some skate filming with my fisheye lens. Everything works well with the counter weight but I will say that when filming in front of you with the fisheye lens the actual smooth 4 is in the shot which is super annoying. I’m honestly pretty bummed about this. I kinda wish i didn’t spend money on the fish eye if I knew this was gonna be the case. Using the anamorphic lens is the same but you just have to move the phone further out on the mount so you don’t see the smooth 4 in the shot.

Sam

2020-03-11T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Smooth operator!

A magical piece of technology.

Jibbirel

2020-03-06T19:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Amazing

Amazing

Felipe

2019-12-30T07:50:07

Rated 5 out of 5

great tool

the person that received it as a gift was very pleased

Mirilys V.

2019-12-26T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Smooth 4 gimbal

Quite nice strong gimbal which works well. I use it with Samsung S10 plus. Excellent for Moment lenses, it has no problem with extra weight. It is a bit more advanced so it is suitable for more experienced film makers or someone who is good with technology.

Zdenka

2019-12-20T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

good

good

Tiffany

2018-11-21T13:08:54

Rated 5 out of 5

Great device!

I have been using this a lot. I’ve been using it with my iPhone XR with some lens attachements on it. Super smooth movement as I walk around. Best feature is the follow focus ability. Such a huge deal when filming on mobile phones. When I go skating. Ow to film some clips my rig is super small. Phone, camera rig, extra battery charger. I love it.

Philip M.

2018-11-20T14:41:34

Rated 5 out of 5

Great gift

My wife enjoyed it a lot

Feng G.

2018-11-14T15:14:57

Rated 5 out of 5

Great Gimbal for Pixel 3 XL

I bought the gimbal to use with my Pixel 3 XL and have no complains with the experience. Very easy to set up and there are great tutorials on YouTube for using this gimbal with the filmic pro app.

Samuel C.

2018-10-11T02:44:40

Rated 1 out of 5

Why bother

When low end inexpensive handheld iPhone gimbals are true to specification, I'll get one. NONE of them are SMOOTH. Unless you can float on air, walking with this beast in your hand will produce jabs. Of course you can post process with software but why when it's advertised to be smooth. Till then, will depend on reality which is not so smooth but authentic.

Rolie M.

2018-07-18T21:33:33

Rated 5 out of 5

Good

The delivery was pretty good and the product amazing. Can I get a catalog of all your products to my mail

Sebastian M.

2018-06-22T13:54:09

Rated 5 out of 5

So far so good

I started using it two weeks ago with my iPhone and so far so good.

Essam A.

2018-06-07T13:51:51

Rated 1 out of 5

Software Issues

I was excited to receive this gimbal , after seeing many good reviews. It came with no instructions, so I headed to Youtube for advice on how to operate. The app has a guide , but moving on...My first use the app had many features, but the phone would never balance. I've noticed that sometimes the Smooth 4 option shows in the app and sometimes it doesn't..I have to relaunch to app to get the option to show.. I want to write a good review, but since I was unable to get it to function...I cannot recommend this item, at least not Android Users.

Khalid P.

2018-06-06T11:16:49

Rated 4 out of 5

I own 3

I have the first version of the phone stabilizer, the crane for my larger cameras and now this unit. Zhiyun production quality is what kept me as a customer. All of my units preform reliably. This unit the smooth 4 has features that I welcomed, basically all of them included in this upgrade. But it's what's missing that needs attention. First is a joystick, my other units both have this function and I am accustomed to the controls. This one lacks control over the up and down movements of the gimbal. The provided front switch lacks in instant usability for the missing joy stick and it's clunky when you finally figure out how to use it. The lag it introduces into the process is unacceptable. It seems that Zhiyun could program the back thumb dial to allow a more joystick like function. Second, the smooth 4 does not support Filmic Pro. Instead to gain access to some of the units features you can only use the Zhiyun camera app. Overall its a solid unit with limitations.

STAN L.

2018-06-02T05:41:10

Rated 4 out of 5

Easily use it !

Good production for iPhones! Coming with desktop tripod !

MINH N.

2018-06-01T01:40:30

Rated 5 out of 5

Thanks for a job well done!

All features work with my iPhone 7 as claimed. A friend couldn’t believe I only paid ($) for it. Thanks for a job well done!

ENRIQUE P.

2018-05-23T13:07:00

Rated 2 out of 5

The app.

I have issues with the app... It keep falling out where I have to restart to use it...

Richard V.

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Zhiyun Smooth 4 Specifications

  • Operation Voltage

    Standard: 7.4V

  • Operation Current

    Minimum: 120mA
    Maximum: 2500mA

  • Charging Input Voltage

    Standard: 5V

  • Charging Input Current

    Maximum: 2000mA

  • Output Voltage

    Standard: 5V

  • Power Input Current

    Maximum: 2000mA

  • Built-in Battery Volume

    Standard: 2x 2000mAh Lithium-Ion

  • Operation Temperature

    Maximum: 45 deg. C (113 deg. F)
    Standard: 25 deg. C (77 deg. F)
    Minimum: -10 deg. C (14 deg. F)

  • Battery Runtime

    Standard: 12 hours

  • Charging Time

    Standard: 3 hours

  • Tilt Mechanical Range

    Standard: 240 deg.

  • Roll Mechanical Range

    Standard: 240 deg.

  • Pan Mechanical Range

    Standard: 300 deg.

  • Valid Payload

    Maximum: 210g (7.41 oz)
    Minimum: 75g (2.65 oz)

  • Charging Environment Temperature

    Minimum: -5 deg. C (23 deg. F)
    Maximum: 60 deg. C (140 deg. F)

  • Horizontal Arm Adjustment Range

    10mm (0.39")

  • Clamp Range

    Minimum: 62mm (2.44")
    Maximum: 85mm (3.35")

  • Application Sphere

    Any smart phone with width within the range of clamp

  • Number of Axes

    3-Axis

  • Ports

    1x USB Type-C

  • Mounting

    1x 1/4"-20 Female Thread

  • Dimensions (WxDxH)

    123 x 105 x 328mm (4.84 x 4.13 x 12.91") (with Handlebar)

  • Weight

    547g (19.29 oz) (with Handlebar and Battery)

  • Battery Capacity

    10 Wh

  • UPC Code

    191493000834

About Zhiyun Smooth 4

FEATURED REVIEWS

Great Gimbal for Pixel 3 XL

By Samuel C.

I bought the gimbal to use with my Pixel 3 XL and have no complains with the experience. Very easy to set up and there are great tutorials on YouTube for using this gimbal with the filmic pro app.

This is the droid you're looking for!

By Wayne G.

You will definitely need to download their custom app or pay for FiLMiC Pro and you will want to download their pdf manual from their website to really understand how to use it, but it is very slick!

Born for Mobile Filmmakers
Zhiyun Smooth 4 turns your mobile phone into a professional filmmaking camera, helping you create stable and smooth footage with just your phone. The design of integrated control panel can reduce the need to touch the screen and help users control both the stabilizer and mobile camera directly with hot-key buttons. Get one now to create your own Hollywood movies with just phones!

• Vertigo Shot
• POV Orbital Shot
• Roll-angle Time Lapse

Focus Pull & Zoom Capability
The more professional and delicated hand wheel is built in Smooth 4, bringing you the unprecedented experience of smooth operation. You can zoom in or out as you want to take close-up shots. By pressing the FN switch button, the hand wheel is configured into a focus puller, helping you achieve high-precision focus changes in real time to create creative shots.

PhoneGo Mode for Instant Scene Transition
Like a high-end sports car, Smooth 4 can enter PhoneGo mode and release the potential of motors in a flash. It can respond to every delicate movement without delay without the need to worry about losing any shots. What's better is that amazing scene transition can be achieved in your footage without post-processing.

Time Lapse Expert
Smooth 4 supports all kinds of advanced shooting techniques. It can realize features such as Timelapse, moving time lapse and Motionlapse, recording lives and displaying the art of time flow.

Freestyle time lapse
With so many time lapse with freer settings on shooting ranges (wide to tight), angles and focus, you can customize unique-style time lapse footage, capturing all movements and objects including huge crowds, dancing flowers, moving silhouette or white cloud in the air. Creating a different time flow in your phone or capturing lives in a retrospective light, it's all up to your imagination.

Timelapse, Motionlapse, Hyperlapse
Smooth 4 makes deep optimization on Timelapse and supports all kinds of advanced shooting techniques. It can capture more details from a broader perspective easily overlooked in daily lives.

Object Tracking
Smooth 4 can produce smooth footage and also track objects including but not limited to human faces with much higher precision. You can frame the object you want to track on the screen and the stabilizer can do the rest. Shooting has never been so easy, but now we have Smooth 4!

Two-way Charging with Longer Runtime
Smooth 4 can run for 12 hours in a row. The battery indicator tells you how much power is left. The stabilizer can charge your phone directly during shooting. You can shoot video all day long with no need to worry about the battery. It adopts the mainstream Type-C charging port so that users can use both ends of the cable for charging. The stabilizer can be charged by portable power source and the phone can be charged by the stabilizer via USB port on tilt axis. The two-way charging can happen at the same time, guaranteeing the longest operation time possible.

Always powerful and compatible to all phones
The motor power of Smooth 4 has increased by a large extent, making it compatible to phones of all sizes. In the meantime, it can be used together with many accessories such as LED light and camera lens. Smooth 4 is versatile in different environments, releasing the potential of phone camera anywhere, anytime.

Less is More
Smooth 4 is designed with a slider on its control panel and a trigger button on its back, to easily recognize and switch between different gimbal modes.

Unique Clip Design
The unique clip-up design realizes easy transition between standby mode and startup mode by folding and expanding the horizontal arm of the gimbal. It is a perfect filming and vlogging companion while travelling.

Light and Durable
The high-quality compound materials and ergonomic design adopted by Smooth 4 make it both rigid and light. The hammer paint texture adds unique luster with more sensible hand-feel. The classic ergonomic design makes it easy on the eye and comfortable to hold.

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As a professional gimbal video sharing community, Lightollector contains all stabilizer tutorials and creations from worldwide users. Sharing your work will get chances to win big prizes or even become a contracted creator with Zhiyun.

What's in the box:

  • Zhiyun Smooth 4 3-Axis Handheld Gimbal Stabilizer
  • Type-C USB Cable
  • Storage Box
  • TRM03 Tripod
  • User Guide
  • Zhiyun 1 Year Warranty