Hands On Zhiyun Smooth Q2 - Setup, Demo, And Review
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- čas přidán 11. 06. 2024
- Zhiyun sent me their new Smooth Q2 (not a sponsor). It's the smallest smartphone gimbal I've ever held. The build quality is amazing and its versatility seems to be a new standard in the mobile filmmaking marketing. There honestly, isn't much I dislike about it... though I wish mine came with a tripod stand.
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Welcome to Making Movies with Garrett! Learn tricks of the trade, discover new gear, stay up with filmmaking trends, dive into how I pull off cinematic looks, and so much more. - Krátké a kreslené filmy
Do you shoot with your phone?
Exclusively 😂 can't afford a camera and I find that modern cameras have amazing quality as it is 😂
What about the zhiyun +moment case +18mm? Does it work, does the motor apear on the shoot? I need those answers before buy it
Zhiyun Q2 or zhiyun smooth 4 which one best
Does the object tracking actually work?
Surprisingly well!
This is the best review of the smooth q2 it's helpful and straight to the point... I subscribed. Excited for more videos
Thanks so much Reign Gaming!
Ive just got this and I loved your video. Really clear on how it works. Gonna go out and try it tomorrow! Thanks!
Awesome! Did it work?
Great review! Just got mine today!
What r your thoughts on it ?
I was really waiting for somebody to try that with moment Lens. Thanks
Glad you found it helpful! Honestly, I wouldn’t have done the review without it. If someone is seriously shooting with their phone, they more than likely are using one.
Making Movies I still think that the Original Osmo Mobile 1st gen is the best. I am able to use Lens and filters at the same time with a small counterweight.
Not sure you will be able to use a moment, as they dont recommend using this Gimbal with a phone case (per other CZcams reviewers) and if not mistaken Moment needs a moment case...
edit, found this "2. For most cases, if the thickness of your deivce (with a case) is less than 13.5mm, this would not be an issue."
Scott Brown moment now has a super thin case to fit mavic drone. It looks lighter and that’ll help with keeping the overall weight down. Just got the q2 today and that’ll be my next purchase
I just received Gimbal Smooth Q2 from pre-order.
However, it does not work properly. When I turn it on the 4 lights keep turn on and the Mobile phone does not stable. It should be horizontally itself, but it does not move.
Please teach me how to solve this problem or how can I have changed.
Thank you.
I want one like this now.😁 Thank you for this wonderful sharing. Nice video. Keep it up!!!👍
Can you start recording using hand gestures, like the DJI Osmo?
Thank you for the great video! Just one question, I am thinking about recording vertically for the sake of moto 360 mod that I have. The whole unit becomes around 230gr. How strong is the phone holder clamps in that case. I observe that it is spring forced instead of a bolted system. Is it secure to put a heavier phone and then shoot vertically?
The clamp is strong enough, the issue with a payload above its weight capacity is the motors are too weak to manage.
One more question, do you ever use drones? If so what do you like?
Great video, although when putting the stanad alone lenses on: the balance has been knocked out and you may have to do the re,balance act again...
Hey man, Great review!! Quick question for you...do you know if there's an adapter to add a light? Some of the shooting we do is low light and evening shots.
There’s a 1/4 20 screw hole on the bottom of the handle. You can absolutely screw in anything you want into it.
Q2 or dji 3 which is the best for Sony Xperia xa2 ultra?? Plz
Hi Garrett! Best review so far of the Smooth Q2. I was wondering if you could tell me how to correctly balance my phone on the clip/holder before activating the gimbal. It seems my phone won't balance correctly on the gimbal. It is always falling on the left or right. Thanks.
Micro adjustment my friend. The tiniest of movements will make a HUGE difference in balancing. Balancing any gimbal takes a fair about of practice, but always know that fractions of millimeters make huge waves. Adjust little by little, and you’ll get the hang of it.
Looks good but am I right there is no zoom control on the gimbal so that you can use the camera's zoom while videoing?
I’m not sure. That might be an option within the ZY Play app. I haven’t had the opportunity to use the app with this device so I don’t know for sure.
Hi, does it work with filmic pro app just like the smooth4? Thanks!
Like the way you review... had to subscribe 👍
Glad to have you on board Leroy!
Does the App of this gimble supports live tracking in Android mobiles..??
Should I buy this If I am a android user?
Smooth 4 or cinepeer C11 can do infinity roll/rotation/spin ?
Great advice
It looks like a great gimbal. Nice review.
I’m honestly surprised by it! I haven’t been that impressed by any smartphone gimbals, but this thing is actually pretty amazing.
Day after tomarrow iam purchasing gimble,, which one is best smooth Q2 or zhiyun smooth 4,,iam from india
Personally, I think the Q2 is the best smartphone gimbal use used.
Good review man. No vertigo mode on Q2?
Thanks Muhammad! Do you mean the infinite roll? It definitely has that.
Good video. I have an Osmo pocket and prefer it to my iPhone XS. But this would be cool with a moment anamorphic lens. Thanks again.
I love my Osmo Pocket! But you’re right, interchangeable lenses make this thing amazing.
Great review..just wondering if Q2 works with GoPro cameras
I don’t believe so. It really needs the balance of a wider base
I'm curious why none of the reviewers of this upcoming product said nothing about the wide angle camera support?
On kickstarter there are a lots of comments about this topic. Main idea - you would see gimbal's motor in the frame. They are gonna release an update that would somehow fix that but only for the phones where camera is located at the corner. So all Samsung Galaxy S10 lineup, OnePlus, etc would see a motor. Which is a major issue.
Looks like their main competitor doesn't have that problem.
That’s an interesting point! I currently own an iPhone 7 Plus, so I haven’t had the luxury of using a built-in wide angle lens just yet. I can’t speak for other reviewers but that’s why it didn’t cross my mind.
That's the main point that I wanna know too. Because I have a plan to buy a new iphone 11 pro max that has ultra wide angle lens. And I wanna know if that will be the same problem that would have happened?
Hi Alicia! Sooo when I made this video, the iPhone 11 hadn’t been announced yet so I didn’t know to address that issue. Zhiyun has come out since then and made a list of compatible phones with wide angles. Here it is: www.kickstarter.com/projects/zhiyun/zhiyun-smooth-q2-a-truly-pocket-size-advanced-mobile-gimbal/posts/2632482
@@garrettsammons Thank you for more informations. And I've read about it. For Iphone 11 Pro max it's highly compatible in most scenes. If moving Smooth-Q2 rapidly, the motor will be seen in certain scenes.
Thanks for this, aspiring youtuber/vlogger as well. Subscribed. Hope you have a footage shot as well. More power!
How fast is the usb charging to phone
Excellent video. How would you compare that one to the DJI Osmo 3?
The form factor on this is better (IMHO) but the biggest drawback to this is the weight capacity.
Thanks ... I just ordered one today and was really on the fence between Q2 and Osmo 3. I’m guessing I made the right decision.
Right on dude!
Do you think the Q2 could handle moment lenses paired with an ND filter?
I think it would really depend on the size of your phone. Everyone lists the weights of their products, so I would just do some math and see how it would all weight together.
Which iphone model are you using on Q2?
I have the iPhone 7 Plus on it in this video.
Great video! Does this work with iPhone XS Max + case? And did you get a case with this Zhiyun?
I didn’t get a case with this one because it was a beta version. I know there’s a level you can back in on Kickstarter that has a case for sure. The iPhone XS Max is the same overall size as the one I tested. It’s definitely over the Max payload, but definitely works in two of the four shooting modes.
So between the Hohem isteady and this one, which one would you recommend?
Hi Behram, I’m not familiar with the Hohem one.
This
Do you need counterweight to balance external lenses
I didn’t need one
one thing the forgot to add would be a nice mini metal tripod !
Does the phone holder of Q2 grab the phone case tightly?
The moment case I have is pretty thin and it does a good job with that. I think it wouldn’t be as snug on a larger bulkier case.
Making Movies thx, I also have the moment case with my iPhone X, and would like to know if it can handle my wide angle lens and anamorphic lens well?
Which is best gimbal osmo mobile 3 or zhiyun smooth Q2
Honestly, the motors in the Smooth Q2 are significantly stronger than the Osmo mobile. It’s not even close. For that, the battery life, and the metal build, I’d definitely give it to the Zhiyun.
@@garrettsammons how about the issues with q2? I heard it cannot hold some phones with cases? And the motors can be seen in the frame if you are using wide angle lenses
I also bought this one yesterday and upload its unboxing video on my this channel
when will be the relase date? im buying this one because of the vortex feature :)
It’s awesome! I think the Kickstarter backers start getting theirs next month. I don’t know about the retail timeline after that.
@@garrettsammons i can wait until christmas for this gimbal. So excited and looking for more hands on reviews on this product in youtube.
See if you buy on kickstarter do you definetly get the gimbal or do they have to reach the necessary target for your gimbal to be released?
@@williamn01 i think they have to reach the target after that the gimbal will be available to the public. Thats just what i think if they will not reach the target the gimbal will not be able to seel to the public.
@@williamn01 they have met their target, over shot 350% to date
can it record Vertical all the time as well ?
It can record vertically. The way to set that up is in the instructions that ship with it.
Making Movies that great because I had a doubt as a backer and almost no one answering this question straight forward. Thanks for clearing that 👍
Good video I wish I could afford a gimble
Gimbals, especially on the mobile filmmaking level, make a HUGE difference in quality. If you’re looking to make films with your phone, I really recommend saving up to buy one; whether it’s this one or not.
Does it have tripod mount?
The bottom of it has a standard 1/4” thread that allows it to be mounted onto tripods or any other filmmaking gear. I think the kickstart also has an option for a table top tripod to be included.
@@garrettsammons awesome, thanks
this gimber usde galaxy note 10 plus?
They put a compatibility chart on their website.
This is new? I am seeing the Smooth Q 3 and Smooth 4 on Amazon
Hi Al! Yes, the Smooth Q2 is brand new. There’s the Smooth line of gimbals, and the Q line of gimbles, but this one merges the best of both lines into a single product.
Making Movies looks like it’s only available on Kickstarter? Risky place to “buy” new products. Got my first gimbal there several years ago and got burned.
Al Eddy ... can you let us know what happened.. I don’t want to make that same mistake, but I really like this gimbal
Al Eddy just went up on amazon. Got mine today.
Leroy Jones it’s now available for purchase on amazon now
Good
Are you using iphone 8 plus here?
iPhone 7 Plus 😂
big issue this wobble (see czcams.com/video/FzPoQidHu50/video.html)! i just bought the q2, updated firmware and still got this wobble - which may running the video you are just taking. it happens when the grip is up straight and the camera aligns with that (e.g. pointing straight forward with its camera(s)). Is this just me? Or anyone else having issues?
it must be nice when a company sends you a product to try out and maybe give it to you ...But most of us has to go out and buy it and if it does not work then the hassel of getting a refund back
dooooooooooope. ok. alright cool.
The moment I figured out that the Bluetooth record button worked outside the ZY Play app 😂😂😂
No tripod mount??
The base of the handle has a standard 1/4” thread to mount the gimbal on anything you like. The Kickstarter has a pledge level that comes with a small tripod should you want it too.
@@garrettsammons good.
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How much is it
I don’t fully know honestly. I’d check out their Kickstarter page.
Just released on amazon, extremely low quantities only 9 remaining when I got mine. $139
I see
It's really small😂😂🤣🤣🤣😂so cute like small cat😋.
Zhiyun- is pronounced like you-win.
I asked them how I was supposed to pronounce it when they sent this to me. I’m just going off what they told me to call them.
You need to remove setup from your title. I expected to see how to pair with the phone.
All throughout your video you never showed what you are seeing in your mobile phone, The way i look at the bracket it was attached to your mobile phone off centered, is it purposely to avoid blocking the lens? i think if you use a wide angle lens it can see the Gimbal frame. Maybe you should show your viewers what you are seeing in your mobile phone so we can really see if you are reviewing the product accurately.
Thanks! Definitely will on the next one. I didn’t have the beta version of their app that supported this little guy, so not a ton to show on screen. That said, yes, the mount is off centered on this gimbal, most likely due to size. It’s offset to balance correctly.
Dooooohhhhh... I just lost $139.99..... after watching your channel.... Dooooohhhhhhhhhhhhhh...
Why?