The gimbal can be left to turn slowly for creative timelapses. (Image credit: Adam Juniper / Digital Camera World) However, the results from the gimbal definitely still have the edge when it comes to smoothness, it's just not as clear-cut as it once was - and we can only imagine this gap narrowing. We found that our results were most impressive in low-light situations. Here, electronic image stabilisation struggles due to the slower shutter speeds required and the footage from the gimbal is much more impressive. Panorama: The camera takes photos while it moves from one point to another automatically and then pieces the photos together to make one extra-wide photo. A “Clone Me” option within this feature also allows you to digitally add yourself to various spots within the final photo. Shot Guides: Introduced last year with the OM 5, this feature is sort of like a more advanced version of Story Mode. Rather than create the edits for you, Shot Guides gives you an example shot (using AI to determine your environment) so you can then try to mimic it.

I can’t speak for your “ethos” but it suits mine just fine. The Osmo 5 isn’t part of my EDC, but I frequently toss it into the mix — along with one or more dedicated cameras — for vehicle-based photo excursions. I have an OM4, bit heavier and bulky, but has battery life of 12hours or more. That's the reason I keep it. The Mimo app keeps getting cleaner and more sophisticated. However, I found ShotGuides to be a bit overwhelming. There a ton of categories, each of which contains a lot of angles with video examples. Sometimes I wasn't sure if I was shooting a take or watching the tutorial. Also, City Themes can send you on scavenger hunts, for example to find a traffic light. While DJI lists the number of times each theme has been used in-app, I don't see this type of content on the social feeds I follow. DJI has also made their LightCut app available for more customizable video editing. LightCut is pared-down and easy to use. It offers simple, straightforward tools for sequencing and editing a series of clips along with titles and music. It has numerous templates that can be used if you so desire. You can't do anything too sophisticated with it, but for the casual vlogger or content creator it's a useful (and free) tool. DJI’s folding phone gimbal seems to bring Ronin-grade shooting to anyone with a decent phone camera, and both takes advantage of all the possibilities of the tech – like motion timelapses – without missing any of the fun of vlogging.The stabilisation results were essentially on par with the last couple of generations of DJI smartphone gimbal. The brand clearly sussed out what works effectively many years ago and is now just working on refining the user experience and adding features. What has changed more dramatically is the built-in image stabilisation on modern smartphones. It's so effective now, that the vast majority of users will be unlikely to ever want to use a gimbal. Timelapse: there are four default ways to record this: fixed, sequence, right-to-left or reverse. You can also set up a custom motion with up to four positions for the gimbal to maneuver between. Requires Android 4.1.2 or later. Compatible with LG G6, LG V20, VIVO X20 Plus, OPPO R9m, OPPO R11s, Google Pixel XL, Google Pixel XL2, Nexus 6P, HUAWEI P10+, HUAWEI P10, HUAWEI P9+, HUAWEI P9, HUAWEI Mate 10, HUAWEI Mate 9, Honor V10, HUAWEI Nova 2, HUAWEI Honor 10, HUAWEI Honor 9, Samsung Galaxy S6, Samsung Galaxy S7, Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge, Samsung Galaxy S8, Samsung Galaxy S8+, Samsung Galaxy S9, Samsung Galaxy S9+, Samsung Galaxy Note 8, Samsung Galaxy Note 5, Mi 8, Mi 6, Mi 5S, Mi Note 3, OnePlus 5T, and Smartisan Nut Pro 2. Due to the layout of wide-angle lenses and/or irregular phone sizes (for example, those of Huawei P40 and Huawei Mate 20 Pro), some users may see the gimbal in their camera view when using a wide-angle camera.

ZHIYUN Smooth Q4: This is a great gimbal for mobile videographers. It’s foldable, robust, and the removable LED light will keep clips well-lit at night.ShotGuides feature recommends camera shots based on what you're filming and creates clips for social media If the Magnetic Phone Clamp is not accurately mounted, the system indicator on the status panel will blink red. Requires Android 4.4 or later.Compatible with LG V20, VIVO X9, OPPO R11, Google Pixel, Nexus 6P, Huawei P9, Huawei MATE 9, Samsung Galaxy Tab S2, Samsung Galaxy S5, Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge, Samsung Galaxy S6, Samsung Galaxy S7, Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge, Samsung Galaxy S8, Samsung Galaxy S8+, Samsung Galaxy Note 8, Samsung Galaxy Note 5, MI 6, MI5. Panorama: Three different panorama modes – 3×3, 240°, and CloneMe – are available to help capture those stunning landscapes or unique compositions. I concur. The “one shot” is a poor example. I have more than a few of those in my library too. I also have some excellent examples that would have been difficult, time consuming, or impossible to create by stitching. These would not exist except for the OM-5 gimbal.