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Samuel Sotiega
United Kingdom
Приєднався 16 гру 2006
I am a filmmaker reviewing film and video equipment relevant to fellow filmmakers, vloggers, and creative people. This channel is about all things filmmaking, tutorials, behind-the-scenes, opinions, and a good measure of ranting.
Check out my website www.samsotiega.com
If your company is interested in an honest and unbiased review, feel free to contact me using the email below.
Check out my website www.samsotiega.com
If your company is interested in an honest and unbiased review, feel free to contact me using the email below.
Zhiyun Smooth 5S Ai: Have They Got It Right?
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The new smartphone gimbal from Zhiyun is here and it now has an integrated AI tracker. Is this as good as it seems?
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Timestamps
0:00 - Intro
0:39 - Who is this gimbal for?
0:59 - A classic design still good in 2024?
2:32 - AI tracker for creators
5:52 - Functionality and integrations
8:10 - Anything to whine about?
▶︎ Some of the camera gear I use:
**CAMERA**
My camera - Canon M6 MK2 - amzn.to/3tWfZaw
My Phone - iPhone 12 Pro Max - amzn.to/2Y3AjTV
DJI Pocket 2 Creators Combo - amzn.to/2O7eYY7
**LENSES**
Canon EF 70-200mm L series - amzn.to/2KFG3zB
Canon EF 16-35mm L Series - amzn.to/39c1J0j
Canon EF 24-70mm L Series - amzn.to/39fFK94
**TRIPOD**
Manfrotto 504HD,546BK Video Tripod Kit - amzn.to/3avvjwt
ESDDI DSLR Camera Tripod - amzn.to/31YnprB
**SOUND RECORDER**
Zoom H6 (2020 Version) 6-Track Portable Recorder - amzn.to/2E5XQg0
Tascam DR40X - amzn.to/2MdYgoD
Zoom H1N Sound Recorder - amzn.to/32rs07i
**LOCATION MONITOR**
ANDYCINE C7 Field Camera Monitor - amzn.to/3mct5H6
DISCLAIMER: Links included in this description might be affiliate links. If you purchase a product or service with the links that I provide I may receive a small commission. There is no additional charge for you! Thank you for supporting our channel so we can continue providing free content each week!
Copyright © 2024 Samuel Sotiega. All Rights Reserved. Any reproduction or republication of all or part of this video/audio is prohibited.
▶︎ FROM ZHIYUN STORE with 10% DISCOUNT
Zhiyun Smooth 5S AI Gimbal- bit.ly/4ckjA33
---------------------------------------------------------------
▶︎ FROM AMAZON
Zhiyun Smooth 5S AI Gimbal - amzn.to/3RMiBR1
=====================================
The new smartphone gimbal from Zhiyun is here and it now has an integrated AI tracker. Is this as good as it seems?
▶︎▶︎▶︎Download my free ebook◀◀◀
Lights, Camera, Action! Beginners Guide To Shooting UA-cam Videos - bit.ly/3Vo9oPM
▶︎ Choose Which LUTs Pack to Download
samsotiega.com/product-category/digital-assets/
ko-fi.com/samuelsotiega/shop
☕☕☕ SAY THANKS?! BUY ME A COFFEE: samsotiega.com/ko-fi ☕☕☕
▶︎ Music from Epidemic Sound - www.epidemicsound.com/referral/9l0dzy
▶︎ ▶︎ If you would like to discuss your project or idea and find a tailor-made solution that will help you find a way forward, you can schedule a 1 hour 1-2-1 consultation session over Zoom ☎️ BOOK 1-2-1 WITH ME - bit.ly/49ac6P3
Timestamps
0:00 - Intro
0:39 - Who is this gimbal for?
0:59 - A classic design still good in 2024?
2:32 - AI tracker for creators
5:52 - Functionality and integrations
8:10 - Anything to whine about?
▶︎ Some of the camera gear I use:
**CAMERA**
My camera - Canon M6 MK2 - amzn.to/3tWfZaw
My Phone - iPhone 12 Pro Max - amzn.to/2Y3AjTV
DJI Pocket 2 Creators Combo - amzn.to/2O7eYY7
**LENSES**
Canon EF 70-200mm L series - amzn.to/2KFG3zB
Canon EF 16-35mm L Series - amzn.to/39c1J0j
Canon EF 24-70mm L Series - amzn.to/39fFK94
**TRIPOD**
Manfrotto 504HD,546BK Video Tripod Kit - amzn.to/3avvjwt
ESDDI DSLR Camera Tripod - amzn.to/31YnprB
**SOUND RECORDER**
Zoom H6 (2020 Version) 6-Track Portable Recorder - amzn.to/2E5XQg0
Tascam DR40X - amzn.to/2MdYgoD
Zoom H1N Sound Recorder - amzn.to/32rs07i
**LOCATION MONITOR**
ANDYCINE C7 Field Camera Monitor - amzn.to/3mct5H6
DISCLAIMER: Links included in this description might be affiliate links. If you purchase a product or service with the links that I provide I may receive a small commission. There is no additional charge for you! Thank you for supporting our channel so we can continue providing free content each week!
Copyright © 2024 Samuel Sotiega. All Rights Reserved. Any reproduction or republication of all or part of this video/audio is prohibited.
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it is always good to watch a honest and practical and smart comparison videos from pros. thanx.
Hi Samuel Thank & may Father Bless you, & ur household. Praying 🙏 for ur health 2x daily. Thank & Bless you 🙌 Shalom Rabbi 😇
Thanks! Glad you liked it!
You are so motivating, always! Thank you Samuel!
Thanks for the feedback! Glad you enjoyed it!
The new firmware this year includes a disaster feature. I have sent the following message to DJI: Please DJI remove this disaster firmware from the Osmo Pocket 3. I did a firmware upgrade. And now I have the following disastrous feature on my beloved Osmo P3: "Added cancel recording function. Users can press and hold the Shutter/Record button to cancel during recording. The footage will not be stored after cancelling....A disaster feature. Last weekend I lost several important video recordings because I pressed the red record button too long. Who comes up with something like that? To me, this makes the Osmo P3 an unreliable camera (you're kind of playing roulette with your recordings). Proposal: a) remove this feature via a firmware update; b) make the feature optional c) make the "press and Hold function" only work after 4 seconds.
You do have a very valid point… I totally share your annoyance
after connecting to dji mimo, I can no longer order the photo or video function from the camera. A lock appears on the screen in a border. How can I solve the problem? thx!
Do you have plenty of storage left in your phone?
@@SamuelSotiega Yes !
@@SamuelSotiega I can only control the osmo pocket 3 device through the mimo application. if I want to use only the device, I cannot film or take photos. A padlock in a border appears on
@@violetdune ate you on iphone or Amdroid?
Have you tried uninstalling the app and reinstall?
Please mention the compatibility with Android phones. Does it support 60fps?
You have a valid point. I do believe the app supports Android phones but maybe someone else in the community can answer your question more accurately…
Hey, you are doing a great job. I’m confused which one should I buy, the osmo mobile 6 or this one coz in India the hohem is 50 dollars more than the om6
@@bibekbhattacharjee3443 did you watch my video reviewing the OM6? If you didn’t, watch it, please, and then het back to me. I show why I don’t personally think anyone should invest in the OM6…
Will it work with Kingston DataTraveler Max 1TB USB-C Flash Drive with USB 3.2 Gen 2 ?
@1:37 what is that tripod?? Looking to buying it
I believe i left a link in the video description. It is called small tripod/monopod. Let me know if that is not the case and will look into it.
What I really wanna know, is can the ai tracker good at tracking objects like cars rather than people?
Thr Ai tracker is only for faces. The gimbal has a built-in tracker that you can select things to track. I am currently away until July 10th but if you reach out to me then, I can do some tests for you and report back to you. If that helps…
What a fantastic review! Thank you for the details and great presentation. I think i'm going to order this one.
Thanks for the feedback and glad you found it helpful!!
I guess buy neither until the AF etc and other problems are resolved in next model
Which model would you recommend if i want to record my own mittwork, bagwork ans sparring in boxing 🥊?
Help me by answering me these 3 questions, please. Do you plan to use tracking? Do you plan to use phone only or lenses and filters? Any crazy moves planned, like crane-up or crane-shots?
Tracking , sometimes but probably not all the time Just phone lens , nothing will be added I got no idea what are the crazy moves you just talked aboutl ol but I guess maybe occasionally when I am doing something fun with friends and family
@@determinetothriveufff… hard to say. I am not sure. Based on your answers, and without knowing specific details, either one will do something good for you. Did you actually watch the video, where I show you the differences? Is there any aspect that particularly makes you feel over is better suited than the other?
I forgot to mention I use Samsung s24u so.. I would like to see if both gimbal could use the full potential of my lens
Is the hohem isteady mt2 axis superior to it?
I feel in terms of Ai tracking, yes. Plus you can get a remote control. In therms of pure stabilisation, probably the Zhiyun is marginally better. But the MT2 will handle phone plus a small camera. This zhiyun smooth 5S ai is smartphone only. It all depends in what you are looking for and need…
so I downloaded the zy cami app and paid for the remote for my iPad... man its terrible hHAHAHAHAH but if someone can figure out how to do remote control with a screen and remote then we good <3 I guess its better than nothing!
You should have filmic pro on one phone and filmic remote on another. Is that what you have?
@@SamuelSotiega right now I'm using the zy cami app with zy remote which I have to pay a subscription fee about 5 bucks a month, because I want to be able to find my composition when I'm filming myself on a tripod. but once I find my composition it would be nice to be able to switch to the filmic pro app with filmic remote to dial in the settings so its nice theres options like this! I still think the osmo pocket 3 with the mimo app is the most convenient and discreet in public but it's cool theres options, thanks for giving me the idea. I'm so intrigued about this ai camera stuff I'm going to skip the smooth 5 ai which I'm sad they can't just let me use the adapter on my 5s but I'm excited about the mt2 gimbals and m6 and all the new stuff coming out!
This mt6 looks insane 😮
Mt2
It is!!! I still use it a lot with my camera, specially when I need movement in my shots using the AI tracker and I need to use my mirrorless camera…
@@SamuelSotiega I definitely need to save up for that wow 🤯
I would only use the ai tracker for selfie vlogging 😂 because I want to be in frame 😮
You can use it also for building/creating mini scenes, so many uses…
It would be nice to compliment my smooth 5s Not the osmo mobile 5 gimbal, that is a toy 😂
If you use a mirrorless camera, the MT2 is a great addition if you plan to use the AI tracker… if purely for stabilisation, i would recommend the zhiyun M3S…
@@SamuelSotiega do I need to upgrade my phone gimbal for the ai tracker or just get the mt so I can uses my phone and mirrorless camera and keep the 5s for Gimbal stuff in mobile
Can you monitor yourself like on the filmic pro double take ? I would love a wireless controller to frame yourself and a wireless screen to see yourself 😅is that too much to ask ❤
The only thing I know to do what you have in mind is filming remote, but it can be pricey as you also need filming pro on a separate phone, unless you are using the legacy version… Zhiyun has the zy play app, that you can use on a separate phone for remote control and sort-of monitoring. You can either remote control or monitor, so you could position the framing, the switch to monitoring to confirm you got it right. I hope it is making sense. But with either solution you need 2 phones, one of the gimbal recording, the other one remote control/monitoring…
@@SamuelSotiega yes I have an iPad, I also want to ask you what is that wireless remote you have? It looks so helpful but honestly at this point it seems like osmo pocket 3 even 2 is the easiest option because you only need one phone to remote and monitor 🥺🙏
Yeah if they made a Dji pocket 3 screen it would be so wonderful 😮
I totally agree! A game changer for so many!!
Do you suggest if I am using mobile lenses I get something meant for a camera 😮
Do you have any lenses yourself already?
@@SamuelSotiega all moment lenses , tele 58mm is the heaviest
Hey can you compare this to the new AI
I plan to do a video comparing the M6, the 5S AI, the Feiyutech scorp mini2, the hohem MT2… probably in the second part of July. Off on holidays from tomorrow with the family..
@@SamuelSotiega thanks
I have rhe Hohem MT6 (had a Smooth 5, which the Hohem replaced) and it has a better payload. Is the Zhiyun any better with tracking or have better stabilization?
How much is the pay load because I’m hoping the same thing! I have the smooth5s but I can use mobile lenses but not mobile lenses and microphone
Might have to join your team with the 400g pay load….
If you have an M6, I would stay with it and keep the money in the bank. That is a good and solid gimbal. AI tracker is great on the M6…
Have you tried mounting the microphone to the gimbal’s handle, that way the mic does not need to be part of needs to be balanced… Does it make sense?
@@SamuelSotiega I think it’s more so the adapter for the mic pushes the phone away from the centre point so it’s not that it can’t be balanced the motor is enough but not when it’s off calibration from the weight unless there’s a counter weight
I have the 5s after watching your reviews but I just wish the let us buy an ai module to use 😢 I’m keeping my 5s until they have a bigger pay load for mobile lenses ❤
I tested the AI tracker individually on the 5S but it wouldn’t work. Maybe in the future they do that, it would certify be helpful to so many!! Are you happy with your 5S?
@@SamuelSotiega very happy with the 5s , is the tracker necessary? I’d only upgrade for a bigger payload or maybe I wait until iPhone 16 so I don’t need to use an extra lens for 0.5 or tele When I use a microphone attached like a wireless mic, the payload can’t balance moment lens but without the mic the payload is perfect
Definitely prefer over my Dji I have osmo 5 and se
@@LouisLuzuka i can totally relate to that feeling! 😉😀
Hi Samuel, thanks for sharing a well made compare and contrast video, full of valuable info
Thanks for the feedback and super glad you liked it!
what arca swiss asessories have you or anyone purchased that fit this gimbal besides hohem acessories?
I have used a side handle for an additional support. Rather than having both hands on the gimbal and introducing diuble the vibration, the side handle means I get the additional stability but none of the associated potential vibration… I hope it makes sense. What do you have in mind or what are you considering?
@@SamuelSotiega is that arca swiss or 1/4 screw?
Amazing long term review. The best I have watched!
Thanks! Glad you liked it and found it helpful.
You are so, so right
Glad that the video resonated with you!
Is the stabilisation any better than the 5 or the 5S?
The stabilisation is great. That is one thing I really appreciate about the smooth 5 range…
With the amazing quality of 4K DNG RAW videos using Motioncam on my Xiaomi 14 Ultra I would also bring a smartphone gimbal such as the Hohem M6. When I have more time to film that is what I will use. In low light situations, I would prefer using my Xiaomi 14 Ultra due to the incredible ability to retain details (and color) in shadows shooting 4K DNG RAW.
Sounds like you got your kit worked out! I agree with you, you take what you are going to use, not what you think you might use....
Thanks for info!
Glad you found it helpful!
Got the Zhiyun 5. It's an excellent gimbal, but calibrating it every time tired me so I bought the OP3 😅
Fair point. I can see your point... But with all that in mind, if anyone is looking for a good, solid and reliable smartphone gimbal, this one is hard to beat...
@@SamuelSotiega I agree. Altho I have the previous one it is of high quality and capability. Strong motors can manage a heavy smartphone with case and filter 🫡
@@ARAW-__- yes, zhiyun has not messed the range as they get it better… And the motors is something I always liked about them.
@@SamuelSotiega I agree. There's a market for light and compact gimbal. This one feels more like a professional gear to me.
Yep I have had it for 6 months also and for the few faults this cameras has it is just fantastic!!
I totally agree with you 100%!!! What do you use it for?
@SamuelSotiega I generally do vlogs for the most part or I guess I should say try to do vlogs but not very good at it. 😕
Most of what you need to know: 2:48-3:48
Good to know! 😀
Real shame that there's zero bluetooth control for Lumix cameras. None at all, not any lumix model. Good video, maybe if I change cameras i might go for this one over the DJI RS2
I know what you mean. The question is, how essential that is, really? Personally I find that I hardly ever need to make changes to the camera once set up. Plush it can actually be a bit distracting for me in getting the shot right. But we are all different…
Why mine keepz turning of after 2 or 3 minute.
Sounds like a mulfunction. Have you reached out to Hohem customer support?
The up and down test - nobody but you does that test with a gimbal that they are reviewing. Reason - most gimbals fail that test. I nearly bought the osmo 6 when I saw your honest review on that gimbal . . . . it failed the up and down test, rotational test etc. Thanks for saving me a headache and keep up the great work and honest reviews.
Thanks for the feedback and glad you found it helpful!!
ease of use is my thing
What gimbal are you leaning more towards?
This guy hilarious I’m following just to see him 😂
😀😀 Welcome to the club!!!
Ola Samuel, Great video! How did you fit a cage case on the iphone and were still able to have it in the M6? I tried the Neewer case with the 15promax and it does not fit. Is yours a 14pro? 15pro? Gracias hermano
My phone is the 13 pro max. But to be honest. I use a smaller case. I use sandmarc lenses and I use their lighter case and avoid pushing it so hard…
@@SamuelSotiega thnx for the quick reply. I am using the 15 promax with the neewer case and 18mm lens and it fits. It holds up well, but I was trying to use the neewer cage so that I could add an SSD drive on top. It does not fit the gimbal clamp when we add the cage. How would you add the SSD drive to the kit? Any idea?
Brilliant video thank you. I have tried a Samsung ssd thumb drive but it wasnt fast enough so I will give one of your recommendations a try. Thanks Glenn
Glad you found it helpful!
Well that's the best camcorder to film kids growing and playing.
Absolutely 100%!!!
Looks like a slam dunk but there are so many bad reviews on Amazon! Complaining about everything from reliability, operation, battery, app, customer support, can’t balance, etc etc
Well, the unit I got did the job.. But there is currently on amazon.com a zhiyun smooth 5 for $109 amzn.to/4cduXJQ that I think it is a much, much better option…
@@SamuelSotiega smooth 5, not smooth 5S, (the one you had in a video) which is almost double the price. The smooth 5 $110 has the same problem with the reviews being 15% 1-2 star reviews. That said, i think there’s a problem with the listings on Amazon with Hohem isteady mobile - older and newer versions (including a 2024 model) are not listened as being new in any way, so different listings have the same reviews as older models, so I think they may have fixed the latest model but the reviews stayed the same! Stupid of them not to list it different. So the reviews may be totally wrong, pretty annoying.
@@SamuelSotiega thx for the quick reply!
@@RootinrPootine i feel the only noticeable difference between the 5 and the 5S is the addition of an LED light on the gimbals itself. Personally I have never used it. But it is still a good gimbal and The stabilisation is great. It is amazon, it has a return policy of 30 days. Yu can buy it, test it and if you are not happy, return it, so your investment is safe… are you geographically in a place you can order from amazon?
@@SamuelSotiega huh, that’s weird, I just assumed stay away for the 5 cause the positive review was for 5S for $185 not $110. So I figured I’d go for the brand that had the best in class at a higher price point-hohem. I found it on Amazon w a $35 off coupon so I ordered - I’m gonna see if it’s the 2024 model, cause that’s quite a deal. If not, then I return it :) But Zhiyun is prob a good brand too 🤷♂️
London 💕
Glad you enjoyed it!
Hey I wanted to ask which third party App you were using that would be a big help.
I use Blackmagic camera app. Are you on iOS or Android?
@@SamuelSotiega I am on Android
@@original.microwave I know blackmagic had plans to release their app to some Android models. You might be lucky!!
@@SamuelSotiega I'll try to find an apk on their website
@@SamuelSotiega Do you have any similar alternatives?
The focus on this camera is AWFUL! The continuous focus searching, which is difficult to pick up on the screen, ruins so much footage that it makes so much of it unusable. Until they have infinity focus, this camera will continue to fail. There needs to be a serious software upgrade. Until then, i would not recommend anyone to buy it.
That’s a bit harsh. Yes, the autofocus has its moments, but I have bern filming with it for 8 months and I have never had to ditch a single clip. I do get the odd clop here and there where the focus hunts or “pulses” but as a whole, it has never ruined a shot for me to the point I can’t use it. But I agree with you that there is a lot of room for improvement, without a doubt. I guess it all depends on what you do and how you do it…. But this camera, for what you get, it is fantastic, come on, you know it, I know you do… 🫢😀 You might enjoy this video though… How many things do you agree with me? Do You Also Find This Annoying About The Pocket 3, Or Is It Just Me? ua-cam.com/video/fltwPVd4L0U/v-deo.html
@@SamuelSotiega I don't think so. The continuous focus mode CONSTANTLY searches/pulses for focus, it's so annoying and a lot of my footage has been lost. For example. I walk into and out of a shot, the continuous focus just pulses all the time as it doesn't know what to focus on. I don't want to always use tracking, I sometimes just want to walk into the shot and out again (I make hiking videos) without it pulsing. Then you might say, then just use single focus but then that means it's only focused on one point so when I walk towards/away from the camera, this give the shot an unnatural look. So while it's a brilliant camera with superb features, this focus issue is a BIG issue imo and needs fixing with an upgrade. The solution I think is to have an infinity focus mode (like the action 4 camera does) and then we can choose, infinity , single, continuous and tracking for various shots we want. There are a few videos around now of creators talking about this issue because if it keeps making some footage unusable, the experience becomes somewhat unenjoyable.
@@whatsnottohike have you tried reaching out to DJI support because I don’t experience the issues you are experiencing, and definitely not to the degree you seem to be suffering. I agree with you that it is far from perfect, but most of my shots come out fine…. If your camera is faulty DJI should be able to replace it. I wish I could help you. If you are London based we can meet up one day and compare side by side….
@@SamuelSotiega camera id fine. It's just terrible focus. I live in Barcelona, not UK. Same applies if you're ever here 🙂
Nah, man, it's not that bad. Been using it for a couple of months and it's fine. I did set it to single focus on a couple of occasions and I'd be happy if it had some sort of manual focus, but the issue you mention makes no sense.