FeiyuTech G6 Plus Review: Use with smartphone, action, compact or mirrorless camera
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- čas přidán 23. 07. 2024
- Rich reviews the FeiyuTech G6 Plus gimbal which can be used with everything from a smartphone, right up to a small mirrorless camera.
More information: www.feiyu-tech.com/g6-plus/
0:00 - Intro
0:47 - Overview
0:55 - Build and Handling
1:27 - Battery and Charging
1:41 - Accessory Threads
1:57 - Setting up and Balancing
2:53 - Joystick and Roll control
3:16 - LCD Display
3:33 - Follow Modes - Panning, All and Lock
4:41 - 180 degree swivel for vlogging
4:54 - Wheel control for gimbal (pan, tilt, roll)
5:58 - Function Button for camera control
6:15 - Start and Stop Recording Button
6:34 - Demo with RX100 IV
7:12 - Connecting Camera to Gimbal and Smartphone
8:27 -Smartphone App control for gimbal
8:34 - Motor Settings Adjustment via app
9:01 - Example of Micro Wobble before and after adjustment
9:48 - Shooting Scenes - Normal, Smooth and Sport
10:21 - Start stop recording from gimbal
10:44 - Controlling camera Zoom from the gimbal
11:18 - Discussion of camera control compatibility
11:47 - Changing White Balance and ISO via gimbal
12:30 - RX100 IV with gimbal - Discussion and Example footage
13:14 - Using the gimbal with a Smartphone
15:31 - Sony A6500 with the Gimbal with Example footage
17:10 - Verdict - Camera Control Features
17:50 - Verdict - Footage and In Use
18:44 - Price and Final Thoughts
19:44 - WHACK THAT SUBSCRIBE BUTTON.... thanks!
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Very very nice review. I have seen many Videos about this gimbal. Yours is not a marketing video like the others. It feels like a real and honest review. Thank you for that.
Just purchased for my panasonic hc-v380. There seems to be a learning curve on the use of the gimbal but your video gave me a lot of great info!!! Thanks
Such a helpful review. Thank you very much! I got the G6P now!
Great review&reviewer! Informative, no crappy flashy in your face editing, to the point, thanks!
I recommend this to anyone weather your amateur or professional! I use all of the Feiyu-Tech products!
You nailed it with this review. Fun to watch and thorough. Thank you! I saw somewhere that you can even make a moving time-lapse with it, too 😎 keep it up!
Thank you! Yes, you can do motion time lapse, but sadly I ran out of time to try it. The idea is that you can set the speed of the movement in the app and then on the gimbal use a combination of button presses to set the begin and end position of the camera.
Thank you very much for this very thorough review. As i am moving towards smartphone/action cam/compact camera, having a few different gimbal for each camera is such a hassle. Luckily i hold out from buying a smartphone gimbal, now that this is available, i can use it for all my cameras! Thanks again!
thanks for a great review and tutorial, best I've seen on youtube!
It was perfect review, one of the best I have ever seen.
This is a great review. Very clear and only with useful information. Fantastic job!
Thank you Andreas. I fully appreciate these sort of videos are always the most entertaining but hopefully they provide value for people
Thank you so much for this in depth review. Will buy soon
Works perfect! I’m a professional photographer and use the Feiyu-Tech a1000. The G6 Plus is perfect for the hard to reach shots over the pool getting close to the spillways and the higher shots around the chandelier! I recommend this to anyone weather your amateur or professional! I use all of the Feiyu-Tech products!
Good video! Thanks for the info, got one of these on the way.
Hi Sir, I wonder if it would work well with the new RX100M6. Since it does not have build in apps anymore
Thank You, all informations I needed!
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0:00 - Intro
0:47 - Overview
0:55 - Build and Handling
1:27 - Battery and Charging
1:41 - Accessory Threads
1:57 - Setting up and Balancing
2:53 - Joystick and Roll control
3:16 - LCD Display
3:33 - Follow Modes - Panning, All and Lock
4:41 - 180 degree swivel for vlogging
4:54 - Wheel control for gimbal (pan, tilt, roll)
5:58 - Function Button for camera control
6:15 - Start and Stop Recording Button
6:34 - Demo with RX100 IV
7:12 - Connecting Camera to Gimbal and Smartphone
8:27 -Smartphone App control for gimbal
8:34 - Motor Settings Adjustment via app
9:01 - Example of Micro Wobble before and after adjustment
9:48 - Shooting Scenes - Normal, Smooth and Sport
10:21 - Start stop recording from gimbal
10:44 - Controlling camera Zoom from the gimbal
11:18 - Discussion of camera control compatibility
11:47 - Changing White Balance and ISO via gimbal
12:30 - RX100 IV with gimbal - Discussion and Example footage
13:14 - Using the gimbal with a Smartphone
15:31 - Sony A6500 with the Gimbal with Example footage
17:10 - Verdict - Camera Control Features
17:50 - Verdict - Footage and In Use
18:44 - Price and Final Thoughts
19:44 - WHACK THAT SUBSCRIBE BUTTON.... thanks!
Thank you for the video. Very helpful. I just bought it & i use Fujifilm XT3. im not so sure about is it the right gimble for me after knowing that i will not get the most out of this since they do not include fujifilm in the app.
The best reviews/best photography Chanel youl are the best / very good and fast responses favor questions
Thank You for the review. i'm buying this.
Will it fit with a Nikon D5300??? I noticed on the Sony a6500 with a width of 120mm there was no additional space between the Gimbal and the Sony. The Nikon width is approx 3mm wider at 123mm although the screwhole at the bottom is off centre to one side.
Further to my previous comment I now have the G6 plus and am very pleased with it. It has that 'just right' design that combines the ease of carriage and fast setup of an 'action camera' sized gimbal due to the small one piece design that doesn't have to be fitted together, and the functionality and ability to handle a camera such as the A6500 that has better video quality. I can now answer my own questions I had before getting it.
Firstly, yes, the 10-18 F4 Sony APS-C lens (which I have and like) does balance well when used on the A6500. However, there is one thing to watch, and why I think it is not listed as 'compatible' by Feiyu-tech. The supplied mounting plate will just touch the back part of the lens underneath and possibly put pressure on it. I filed away a small part of the plate in this small area, it did not hurt the plate at all but ensures there is no pressure from any contact on the lens, though it was only just touching. My other Arca plates are shorter and so don't have this issue, and could be used as another way around that. I prefer the supplied plate as it has a low profile. It just stays on the camera and works well with my Arca mount on my tripod etc.
Secondly, it is great that the mount is an Arca style plate..if only they all were, how simple it would be. However, there is a safety latch on the gimbal mount that will only work with the plate supplied but not the other Arca plates I have (unless a small slot could possibly be filed in the right place on the plate to match the latch). The latch can be removed, so now several cameras could be used with any Arca plate and without changing the plates, but there would be no safety latch. I like the versatility to be able use my RX100V and Sony X3000 action cam as well on this same gimbal. I dont keep a plate on the RX100V as it covers the battery door. And also because of its location I found it better to use a screw directly through the slot on the mounting area.
Thirdly, the ability to control the camera wirelessly is a huge improvement over inconvenient and damage prone cables. However I was not certain about the functionality of the Sony embedded remote remote app as this has not been fully explained. What happens after gimbal and camera are switched off? Here is what I found. Once setup with the Feiyu ON app on a phone, (follow Feiyu instructions on youtube) the camera and gimbal will connect automatically again when turned back on without needing anything to be done. The feiyu phone app doesnt have to be used again. That is great. However, the sony A6500 embedded remote app starts automatically on the camera when camera is switched on again and and just needs to be turned off if not using the gimbal. When back on the gimbal, it will need to be started again, so it is wise to become familiar with this on that confusing Sony menu. After that, it will connect automatically again. I found the 'zoom' feature (digital only in my case) annoying so would recommend using only the start stop button. When the camera is switched from video to photo modes on the dial, the start/stop button now operates the shutter. So, the camera dial switches between the two modes. Operating dial and buttons on the camera is much easier with newer gimbals such as this one, as they don't react to the camera being moved around by being handled.
Hopefully my comments will be helpful to anyone like myself with these questions. Thanks again for a straight forward detailed review.
Do you think it will work well with a 1Kg setup? My camera will go a bit beyond 800g with some lenses. Thanks!
Hi, thank you for your review. I have just a question. Is it possible to lock smartphone in a vertical position for facebook live?
First of all, thanks for the review. Will this work for the Panasonic LUMIX G7?
This is the best review I've seen trawling through so much crap. I would of bought one about 5 hours ago if I saw this first.Nice one mate!
Appreciated. Thanks
Works fine with sony nex 5-R in fact had to add weight to stop vibration. Used the Phone holder adaptor as extra weight, secured with thin cables ties. Now I will carry on watching this video to learn more thanks. Dead easy to set up.
Just 1 question!
Whether Canon sx50 hs camera will work with this gimbal or not?
Thanks.
Nice video and Gimbal.. i need this for my vlog thanks for reviews bro
Great review. Very informative. They're sending me some review units, apparently.
Great review buddy really useful 🙌🏻🙌🏻
I like this gimbal a lot, actually best gimbal I've ever used. I used a tons of gimbals, but this one is the best for action cameras.
witt morgan can you give some basic examples....I had the osmo2, looking for a new one...
@@theshimmys I've changed my mind, stay away from Feiyutech, trust me
witt morgan what the heck is going on?! What do you think of of osmo3? I like how it folds...
Great value. Great looks.
Hi. Does it have the same design and basic features of "Feiyu Tech SPG2" except the support plate?
Hi im interested in this small gimbal, but does it have dedicated pov mode like in modern gimbal so you can do roll shots without using the joysticks
One more thing do you thinknit will work with a6500 + sigma 16mm.
Thanks before.
Awesome review. Thank you
Thanks for a good review. We are looking for a gimbal to put a Panasonic FZ300 on . Weight according to specs would be OK but not a lot of leeway there. Just looks like gimbal could touch the back of the camera due to its height , have you any thoughts please.
Nice video ! Well explained .
Thanks for the video : Is this G6 avaible for PANASONIC FZ300 full compatibility ?
Thanks for very nice review . i have a Nikon D-500 does this gimbal works with this model or only with your Sony?.
This looks great, i assume the difference between the G6 and 1000 is down to apps/features and the weight it can control.Good in depth review, cheers.
When I switch to follow mode the camera drops a bit... Like in your video!... Its annoying riding on bike and switching from panning to follow the camera falls down... Any advise on it!?
So how do I set object tracking in the Vicool app using the gimbal itself (not by tapping the iPhone screen)?
I have the Sony a6000 with the 18-105mm F4 G lens. I wonder if this gimbal will allow me to use OPTICAL zoom. Answer would be greatly appreciated.
I can’t confirm for certain... in theory it ‘should’, but my experience with the 16-50mm power zoom lens was that it wasn’t very responsive and not really usable.
That lens will also be difficult to balance and use successfully. I’d try and give it a try somewhere, but I don’t think you’ll be impressed. It’s better with smaller fixed focal length lenses.
I really interested in this gimbal, how is the compatibility with the canon m50?
Im really hoping that the record/stop button will work with m50
G6Plus is the unique gimbal for so many equipment, and also can connect the mirrorless camera by WIFI. I took it with my when travelling, very light one.
How does the feiyutech g6 plus compare to dji osmo 3? I'm going to be shooting primarily on my iPhone, then a GoPro/action cam then to bigger cannon cameras as time goes on. Should I just get the DJI Oslo for now and get proper dedicated gimbals for the other cams as I move up to them or get the G6 that does it all at once?
I must admit though, if I can chest mount the DJI Osmo 3 and have my phone mounted for recording bike rides etc, I won't need any other camera. So, can I do this with the DJI?
can you do an inverted or underlung mode with this gimbal to take low or near ground shots?
Love feiyutech G6 Plus so much.
Hey, this is such an awesome review! I can see that it does facetracking with iPhone, does it not do this for compact/mirrorless cameras?
Is there any way (usb connection of camera & gimball) to use zoom function with Sony A6000 with PZ 1650 on Feiyutech g6 plus without wireless conncetion? Will the wired conncetion work
Holding the front trigger while in AF mode does not put mine in LK mode. Is there a way to set that up?
just got this for my iPhone XS Max + Moment lenses cause there's pretty much no other gimbals that can handle that max payload and size of my phone. The Crane M2. That was really hard to get the phone to balance. I was hoping this would be easier but I'm also having some issues. Mostly getting the phone to not fall forward or backward. But when I turn it on, it adjusts itself to the right position. I'm just worried this isn't proper balance.
Tips on balancing a phone?
How do you get into the face detection tracing mode? I tried it via Vicool with my G6 plus but it’s not working ? It detected the face via my iPhone 8 Plus but it’s not moving while I move out of my camera
Where do i get one of those adapters for smartphone ? I have the G6 and the adapter comes with 2 little screws
Will the G6 work with a camcorder with a side flip out viewing screen?
Hallo very good video will presentation !! Put haw you change the camera of the app to different camera stok thank you
hi,gopro 3+ black can fit it?
Have you tried panos? Every gimbal I have tried will not do the 3x5 pano. Just bought the Vilta M Pro, very disappointed. When the pano works it does not show the full image. I like the 3x3 and 3x5 panos. Does this one actually work?
Dear, I have a new gimbal, do you know why when turning on and activating the gimbal g6 plus the camera tilts - it falls to the right side?
Spot on review!
very informational video thank you
How can I switch from taking pictures to recording on SONY a6000? What mode on the camera should I select?
I am using a GH4 with the 12-35 mm lens. I can hardly balance it on the G6 Plus. Switched on the gimbal with the GH4 and after a few minutes the tilt motor becomes very hot. I supposed this is the result of an unbalanced gimbal. Do you have an video on 'how to balance a GH4 on G6 Plus'?
Hi Photogearnews is it normal if the gimbal vibrate if it is not balance or sort?
In the segment on camera control, you mentioned the gimbal communicates with your smart phone via Bluetooth and your smart phone communicates with the camera via Wifi. Does that mean that you must have your smartphone with you, and have it turned on, and have the app launched, and have the smartphone screen unlocked, in order for the gimbal record button to work with the camera since the smartphone is relaying the control commands? That's kind of a show stopper if true, isn't it? Thanks!
Does your wheel dial feel like it gets tight or grinds at times and turning? Or is it smooth at all times turning all the way?
So the 18-105mm sony lens would probably be impossible to balance?
Fantastic review...
Can you charge the rx100 with a usb cable using this gimbal?
Hi, can I do Face traking with the G6 Plus ?, Thanks
For the most part I had a Sony a6500 mounted on it with the kit lens from the a6000 and a Rode videomicro mic. I've even put a zoom lens on the a6500 and this gimbal still does really well with the weight. I was able to get really smoothing walking and panning shots with my camera on this gimbal. It also does really well with a GoPro on it thought it does look a little big for the GoPro. Also, I mention Niagara Falls because we took the boat trip close to the falls kept the camera on the gimbal and it was perfectly fine by the end of it. It was basically like a heavy rain because they take you so close to the falls that the spray is really coming down. I didn't do anything special to try and dry the gimbal afterward and, like I said, it still works perfecty fine.
very nice review
Will the G6 work with a Samsung Note 9 phone? I can't tell if the phone's power port if being connected to the gimbal or not. Would appreciate your reply. Thanks in advance Rich! ;-)
Can you record up side down with this gibal?
GREAT VIDEO BRO , WHAT APP DID YOU USE ? TNX
Any progress with the zoom on Sony?
Hi! Which mini Tripod do you use with this gimbal?
Is it okay using a a6300 with a 28-70 sony lens?
Hi there, do you think it is compatible with my canon 100d ??
Is it suitable for Canon eos 750d?
What attachment are you using to connect the phone onto the gimbal?
You should review the FeiyuTech a1000. I have one and I love it. I have no idea why so few people on youtube are talking about that. It is for sure the best (and cheapest) gimbal for mirrorles, even for small DSLR.
Thanks for the tip. We’ll see what we can do!
maybe you can review a1000. lol ..I also think a1000 is very nice gimbal...but it seems few people know it.
I use the a1000 and use it at weddings with Sony Nex-7 (50mm) and also Nikon D750 with 50mm. Both handled very well. Honestly the 45 degrees angle to see the camera screen its on of the best features
But g6 is cheaper
Does anyone know if this is compatible with Fuji film Xt3? Thanks in advance
I have a nikon d5500, anyone know if this works? (Weight with lens is 760g)
Can it do 360 barrel roll? If so, how?
I am having a big problem with the knob of the 3rd axis/arm. All of a sudden it got SO TIGHT you can't manually unscrew it anymore, yet the arm and the camera-plate it carries stays loose and adjustable. I've tried with all my power and there's no way it's getting unscrewed - never experienced anything like this before with any electronics. Any idea what's causing this? I mean it feels like it's just a locked super tight screw, but the camera platform is still loose vertically and I can't balance the thing because of this... Hope I made any sense lol. I really wanted to like this gimbal but goddamn, not a decent film day done and already running into problems. Any help is appreciated if someone has experience with this!
Hi there, does somebody also own the Feiyu Tech G6 plus, also running on the current firmware? Mine doesn´t currently work in AF all follow mode, camera does not tilted any more, works only like HF horizontal follow. Does anybody have the same problem?
Nice video. What app do you use to use the phone on top of the gimbal? is it with feiyu on app? Or is it another one? Thanks
I have many problems regarding Feiyu ON app that I downloaded to control the gimbal that i just got from Feiyu-Tech (G6 Plus).
- After I connect / pair the gimbal with the Feiyu ON app through bluetooth, I cannot control (pan, tilt and roll) the gimbal from the Feiyu ON app. it just doesn't give any respond. How ever, the gimbal can be control from the joystick.
- I have email and contact the services department regarding the issues with Feiyu ON app. One of the representative name Becky told me it took about 3 - 5 second for the Feiyu ON app to synchronise with the gimbal after I make changes to the gimbal setting (such as joystick setting and motor strength). But, it turns out, I have to wait roughly about 3 minutes for each changes that I made in order for the Feiyu ON app to finish synchronising with the gimbal.
- I also tried to update my gimbal firmware to the latest.....but it turns out, the Feiyu ON app keep telling me to restart the gimbal because of "update failure". I did restart the gimbal, but nothing happen after that.
I'm very disappointed with the Feiyu ON app, because most of the setting for the G6 Plus gimbal including connecting the camera all have to be done through the Feiyu ON app itself.
Any idea how to solve these problems????
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Great review, thorough and to the point. Thanks! Well done. I have Sony A6500 and Sony 10-18 mm lens which isn't listed by Feiyu-Tech as compatible yet falls within the weight specs. I am surprised that this lens isn't listed, nor any information on its compatibility that I have been able to find anywhere so any advice or experience with use of this lens on the G6 Plus is appreciated as I think I will purchase it for it's ease of use and portability.
Same equipment and same question here, did you had your answer since? or bought it? had any experience with it? thx
I have this gimbal but I can't get the screen to switch on. Any ideas
We DO need to buy a smartphone adapter to mount the phone up on the G6 plus don't we? Do we need to buy that adapter (made by Feiyu) or will the g6 plus fit whatever the manufacturer of the adapter is? Thanks in advance.
Yup, you’ll need an adapter and no, it doesn’t have to be the proprietary Feiyutech one
Does it work with bridge cameras
Has anyone managed to connect a Panasonic with the gimbal and then control?
Would you recommend using this with a gh4 with a 12-35mm? Or is that pushing it with the weight?
if add lens would over the payload weight don't recommend that
Great review... thank you!
I just got one myself, and am having an issue with the multifunction knob. It feels like it gets stuck at some points while turning it. During part of the rotation it's smooth, and then it hits a part where it has much more resistance (becomes harder to turn). In the parts of the rotation with more resistance, the responsiveness goes down. For example, if using it to control the pan, the panning becomes jumpy and less responsive. As such, it's hard to use the knob for smooth movement while recording.
Does your unit also have a knob like this, or is it smooth all the way through? I wonder if I maybe got a faulty unit.
Same here. It gets slightly better if I keep my thumb far on the inner side while operating, towards the handle. Seems to be the only part which really can't hold up with the rest of the build quality. The knob is not stored stable on its inner frame, it can wobble around and thats how it blocks itself on certain positions while moving with a single thumb.
yes, mine too. Even you try very hard to rotate at the same slow speed, it doesn’t pan (or roll etc) at the constant speed. It is terrible to use the knob to try to lock the focus at the central object while you are walking in a circle. I use the joystick to pan instead at last.
Nice little gadget. Sadly I had to return my g6 plus today due to vibration issues. Sounded similar to the issue the G4 had. Now it’s back to finding another small gimbal 😩
What camera were you using? Whenever I had any issues a quick tweak of the motor settings in the app sorted it.
Photogearnews Using the panasonic LX10/15. I tried changing motor settings but no result. Got a refund at the store. But the g6 plus ticked all the boxes on what I want in a gimbal. So now I have to go back and research another one. Great review btw
Thanks! Surprised about the LX10 as should be very similar to the RX100. Hope you find something
Would this thing be able to hold a Lumix g7? It's about 470 grams
I think its maximum weight is around 800grams
I just got this gimbal and I haven't been as lucky. The app just doesn't work despite connecting to the gimbal so no tweaks or update is even possible...I think my unit might be defective or the app has been updated as it doesn't look like yours.
Do you think sony a6500 with sigma 16mmf1.4 can use itu perfectly also with the function like record and photo?
I think the weight/balance with that combination may be pushing it
I've been using that combination for a few weeks now. The only massive change so far is the battery life, reduced in half.
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