Zhiyun Smooth 5s Smartphone Gimbal

The Zhiyun Smooth 5S is a professional-grade smartphone gimbal that serves as an upgraded version of the popular Smooth 5. It is designed for serious mobile filmmakers and content creators who want a robust, high-performance stabilizer with enhanced lighting capabilities.

Key Features and Highlights:

• Built-in and Dual Magnetic Fill Lights: This is the most significant upgrade over the Smooth 5. The Smooth 5S features a powerful built-in fill light on the tilt axis, providing 650 lux of illumination. Additionally, it retains the two magnetic attachment points for optional fill lights (often included in a “combo” kit), which, when combined with the built-in light, can produce a peak illuminance of 2040 lux. This allows for professional-level lighting in any situation.
• Upgraded Motors and Payload: The Smooth 5S features upgraded magnetic steel motors and an improved algorithm. This allows it to handle larger and heavier smartphones, including flagship models like the iPhone 14 Pro Max, even with external lenses attached. This makes it a more versatile and future-proof tool for professional use.
• Professional 3-Axis Design: The gimbal has a professional 3-axis structure with a wider space between each axis. This design allows for extreme-angle shooting and ensures that the gimbal arm does not interfere with the camera’s view, even when using ultra-wide lenses.
• Comprehensive Control Panel: The gimbal features a redesigned, all-in-one control panel with a versatile dial. This allows you to control a wide range of functions, including zoom and focus, with a single hand, minimizing the need to touch your phone’s screen and avoiding accidental shakes.
• StaCam App for Pro Users: While it works with the beginner-friendly ZY Cami app, the Smooth 5S is designed to be used with the more advanced StaCam app. This app provides professional features like customizable framing, exposure controls (ISO, Shutter Speed), and LUTs, giving you greater creative control over your footage.
• Fast Charging and Long Battery Life: The Smooth 5S supports PD (Power Delivery) fast charging, allowing it to be fully charged in as little as 2 hours. It can also provide a maximum runtime of up to 24 hours in standby mode, ensuring you have enough power for long shooting sessions.
• Creative Features: The gimbal is packed with a wide range of creative modes, including Dolly Zoom, Vortex Mode (for 360-degree spins), time-lapse, and SmartFollow, which uses AI to automatically track a subject.