Zhiyun Smooth 5S Professional Gimbal Stabilizer for Smartphone, Handheld 3-Axis Phone Gimbal, Portable Stabilizer for Vlogging, YouTube, Tiktok, Live Video Compatible with iPhone and Android - White

Every thing is absolutely beautiful and the stabilization is amazing but the buttons are cheap

Are you ready to take your TikTok game to the next level? Do you want to be the envy of all your friends with your smooth, professional-looking videos? Look no further than the Zhiyun Smooth 5S Professional Gimbal Stabilizer! This handheld 3-axis phone gimbal is the ultimate weapon for anyone looking to up their social media game. It's compatible with both iPhone and Android devices, so no matter what kind of phone you have, you can join the ranks of the most elite TikTokkers out there. And let's talk about how portable this thing is. It's small enough to fit in your pocket, so you can take it with you anywhere. You'll never miss a video opportunity again! And the best part? You'll look like a total pro while using it. The Zhiyun Smooth 5S is so easy to use, it's practically foolproof. It's got all the features you need to create stunning videos - panning, tilting, and rolling capabilities, as well as a variety of shooting modes to choose from. You'll be able to create everything from slow-motion footage to time-lapse videos with ease. But let's be real, the real reason you need the Zhiyun Smooth 5S is so you can show off to your friends. Imagine the envy on their faces when they see how smooth and professional your videos look. They'll all be clamoring to know your secret - but you don't have to tell them. Just smile mysteriously and keep on TikToking. In conclusion, if you want to be the ultimate TikTok star, you need the Zhiyun Smooth 5S. It's small, it's portable, and it's guaranteed to make your videos look amazing. Get ready to take the social media world by storm!

Terrible stability

This is great, on its own, but the website said the gimbal is sturdy enough to support accessories - and I assumed that would mean a microphone and snap on lighting. That was not the case. The gimbal could support my iPhone rig OR my Shure MV88+ microphone, but not both. And you have to attach the microphone to the iPhone rig in order to stabilize. It also could not hold the weight of one or two snap on lighting accessories. On its own, this is great for image stabilization and getting unique shots that you wouldn't otherwise. But, without the possibility of adding lighting or sound enhancers - it doesn't have a lot of purposes for me, in a live music setting. If you were shooting something where raw audio was fine and the lighting was already good - then this is great.

The Zhiyun Smooth 5S Professional Gimbal Stabilizer for Smartphone is a heavy duty, full featured gimbal stabilizer for achieving smooth video footage with your mobile phone. It is especially good for use with larger mobile phones due to it's larger size, compared to other popular models. It does require some study and practice to use it effectively. It can be used with the basic mobile phone apps, but you gain extra capabilities if you use one of the two apps that are available for this unit - available for Android and iPhones. The Smooth 5S comes with a small tripod stand that can be screwed onto the base, or the unit can be attached to a larger photography tripod for fixed recording. The 5S does not pack down as compactly as some other comparable gimbals, but it has strong, smooth motors, reasonably large controls and a large battery for all-day use. It comes with a small built-in fill light that is relatively effective. I would recommend watching some YouTube videos about this gimbal to get a feel for it's capabilities and features. It is well built, feature rich and has a good user interface - once you have taken the time to learn its controls and practiced them. I do find the indicator lights difficult to read in bright light - like about every other consumer electronic device. The Zhiyun Smooth 5S Professional Gimbal Stabilizer for Smartphone is definitely worth looking at to see if it is a good fit for your needs.