In May 2018, Zhiyun launched the three-axis Zhiyun Smooth Anti-vibration device 4. With many specialized features and smarter design than many anti-vibration devices in the segment, it promises to be a Many players are passionate about filming professional movies with smartphones.
Smart, simple design
With classic-style rough design and strong lines, Zhiyun Smooth 4 gives users a solid, comfortable grip. This seems to make a big difference from the design of Smooth Q, when the material is completely plastic, the joints on the handle reveal the edges sometimes making the user feel not really comfortable in holding the gimbal move.
Smooth 4 controller with various function keys reduces the need to touch the screen of the phone, thus minimizing unintentional disturbance during shooting.
In addition, the swivel is considered a highlight in Smooth 4’s smart design. With its versatility in control, this function allows you to zoom in and out of the scene, focus and adjust the focus. Correctly arm, help you create photos like when working with professional equipment.
Built-in 2 charging ports allow you to use Smooth 4 continuously without worrying about power down anytime. With a lithium-ion battery, Smooth 4 has a maximum operating time of 12 hours. The LED display below the handle shows the remaining battery capacity.
PhoneGo mode allows you to switch scenes at a glance. This is a feature that anyone who loves professional filming must pay attention to. By activating the key on the back of the handle, enter Full – speed mode after “PhoneGo” mode, Snooth 4 can keep track of all your movements synchronously. In this mode, the maximum weight that Smooth 4 achieves is 500g.
Zhiyun Smooth 4 integrates more advanced features
Smooth 4’s object tracking mode is upgraded with greater accuracy and is compatible with many different accessories. Users can lock the tracking object on the screen and let the gimbal perform all the remaining operations.
Vertigo Shot is one of the new features added to the Zhiyun rookie. With this mode, Smooth 4 lets you capture your own Hitchcock movies without having to learn complex video shooting techniques.
Slow Motion of Smooth 4 is optimized deeply on Timelapse and supports all kinds of advanced photography techniques. With wider shooting angles, it can capture more details that conventional devices overlook.
The intensive Timelapse mode allows you to set the time, angle, focus and shooting range (from wide to narrow) freely, allowing you to customize the unique scene, according to your personality. With Smooth4’s timelapse, users are allowed to record all the movement of objects in the crowd: candlelight, moving shadows or clouds in the middle … creating creative frames full of charm.
Technical specifications
The battery
Standard operating voltage: 7.4 v
Standard output voltage: 5 v
Operating temperature: Maximum: 45 ° C, Standard: 25 ° C, Minimum: -10 ° C
Battery life: 12 hours (Laboratory Data)
Standard charging time: 3 h
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Stability
Mechanical band tilt: 240 °
Mechanical pan: 240 °
Valid load: Maximum: 210g, Minimum: 75g
Product dimensions:
Product size (mm): 123 * 105 * 328 (W * D * H)
Weight (g) of product: 547
Packing size (mm): 374 * 157 * 70mm (L * W * H)
Net weight (g): 888
Products included
1x Zhiyun Smooth 4 Gimbal (available in black and white)
1x USB Type-C Cable
1x Storage box
1x propeller
1x User guide
1x Cleaning cloth
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