DJI Osmo 6 or Zhiyun Smooth 5S. Which gimbal is the best for your phone?
You’ve decided to take your show on the road and record some content outside of your studio. After recording your first set of content, you’ve realized that there is a problem… your video is shaky! We’ve all watched a video somewhere online that looks the person behind the camera was a first grader. There is a solution to this problem, and it is an easy one to come by as well. Getting yourself a gimbal will save you tons of trouble. A gimbal is designed to keep your phone (or camera) level regardless of the motion around it. This is helpful in situations where you are on the go like walking down the street, trying to get that action shot while climbing some rocks, or simply just wanting to eliminate a shaky hand. In this article, gimbals compatible with your phones are going to be highlighted. First on our list, the DJI Osmo 6.
The DJI Osmo 6 is DJI’s newest handheld gimbal that offers a sleek and ergonomic design. Having such design reduces hand fatigue and reduces the likelihood of the gimbal slipping out of your hand while recording. DJI has also created software that accompanies the gimbal with editing tips, tricks on how to take a shot, and has face tracking so your shot never leaves the subjects face. This may seem like it will cost a fortune, but the DJI Osmo 6 rolls in at $159 USD. Next up on the list is the Zhiyun Smooth 5S.
Zhiyun is another competitor of DJI that offers a quality product. The Zhiyun Smooth 5S is their newest gimbal for handheld devices yet. Offering an intuitive panel control and built in additional lighting, makes this a force to be reckoned with. Not enough light with the built in lighting? Then there is the option for additional lighting that magnetically clips onto the gimbal. Overall the cost of the gimbal itself with the built in lighting is $169. You can always add on the additional lighting for an extra cost.
Overall, a gimbal may seem like just another added expense. But this is an investment into providing quality video content and bringing your show to the next level. Whether this is cross posting your podcast onto YouTube, to having plenty of superb film to create TikTok’s or reels from.
