We take a look at some of the top selling smartphone gimbals of 2018. Tuber ‘bonjourhuhu’ puts the FEIYU Vimble 2, FreeVision Vilta M, Zhiyun Smooth 4, and the DJI OSMO Mobile 2 through quite a few tests to determine which is the best overall gimbal.
The is the most comprehensive test on theses top selling gimbals I have seen. We get tests on the stabilization abilities and a look at how well the software preforms.
Basic info on the Zhiyun Smooth 4:
Battery
Operation Voltage Standard： 7.4 v
Output Voltage Standard： 5 v
Operation Temperature: Max： 45 °C, Standard： 25 °C, Min： -10 °C
Battery Runtime Standard： 12 h(Laboratory Data)
Charging Time Standard： 3 h
Stabilizer
Tilt Mechanical Range：240 °
Roll Mechanical Range：240 °
Valid Payload：Max： 210g, Min： 75g
Packing
Product Dimensions(mm): 123*105*328 (W*D*H)
Product Net Weight(g): 547
Packing Size(mm): 374*157*70mm (L*W*H)
Product Net Weight(g): 888
PACKAGE CONTENTS:
1 * Zhiyun Smooth-4 Stabilizer
1 * Type-C USB Cable
1 * Storage Box
1 * TRM03 Tripod
1 * User Guide
Basic info on the DJI OSMO Mobile 2:
Lightweight and Portable:Now you can take your story anywhere. The Osmo Mobile 2 is made of a high-strength composite material cuts the weight to just 485g, perfect for all-day use. Also, its modified design now supports more compact folding for increased portability. Move, shoot, and share with the Osmo Mobile 2.
Hours of Live Streaming:Go live! With up to 15 hours of battery life, the Osmo Mobile 2 can also charge your smartphone for hours of streaming. Beautify mode also keeps you looking great in front of the camera.
Time in Motion.Cinematic Zoom Control.Reveal a Bigger World with Panoramas.
Basic info on the FEIYU Vimble 2:
Special features
Newly added 18cm long extension bar
1/4 screw at the button, you can mount tripod on it.（coming with tripod )
Maximum payload is 210g, allowing add-on lens with focal length in various specifications.
Splash and Snowy weather are acceptable.
Vimble 2 has Buttons to Photo/Record, Zoom In/Out and Get Rear Camera/Selfie Mode
Updated ” Vicool “APP
supports Auto-Tracking, Time-Lapse and Filter Options.
Package:
1* Feiyu Vimble 2 Mobile Gimbal
1* Micro USB Charging Cable
1* Carry Bag
1* English Manual
1* tripod
Basic info on the FreeVision Vilta M:
Versatile App Functions include Auto/Manual Motion time Lapse, Track Me, Blockbuster Panoramas, Long Exposure, Editing for Photos & Video, Beautify, Filters
Easy control on zoom in/out, focus , exposure, & roll angle
Ergonomic & mechanical handle design
Superior aeronautical materials
17 hours battery capacity, Support using while charging.
I love my Smooth 4 gimbal but the ZY play app is driving me nuts. Zhiyun should be fined for putting out such bad software. That has put me off ever buying one of their gimbals again. I hope other people have had better results with their gimbals.