Best Smartphone Gimbal 2023? DJI Osmo Mobile 6 vs Hohem iSteady M6

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00:00 What to Expect in This Video
1:03 What you get in the box + price
2:13 Mobility of the gimbal - Tilt Range
3:09 Smoothness and Stability
4:26 Smoothness and Stability
5:26 Payload and Balancing Process
6:44 How to mount accessories (Wireless mics)
7:28 Modes
9:09 Tracking Features
11:02 Conclusion

[@InventiveImagery]

Thanks for the video! What are your thoughts on using the DJI RS3 Mini as a phone gimbal?

[@user-hs6jc6is8f]

Hi. If im not using ai sensor for tracking. Did it still tracking if if we turning backward?

[@cmair77]

Thank you, ill probably get the hohem

[@ademilsonfb2698]

Ajuda eu reclamar no site deles, no canal deles pra fazerem uma atualização pra arrumar os pontos negativos, um deles é o brilho da tela que a gente não tem o controle, diminuí o brilho da tela pra economizar carga da bateria, mais o aplicativo deles ao se conectar com o DJI OM6 volta o brilho acima da média o que é uma sacanagem com a gente, não tem a opção de desativar

[@hakamsoufan]

Great work .. True. I own the old DJI model and bought the Hohem 6. Yes, the only problem with the Hohem is switching from portrait to landscape mode. However, it is comprehensive in all aspects, especially lighting, tracking, shooting panoramas, products, interviews, and selfies. I agree with you in the end when you talked about using them in different fields. The DJI is lightweight, easy to set up, and quick to use for a job that requires taking a video or taking a picture that you would miss if you used the Hohem.

[@smartphonefilmmakingpro]

thanks for sharing your insights! very interesting, appreciate that!

[@pockettlens]

dope🔥🔥🔥

[@skrawn1342]

This review was like comparing a golf mk1 to a BMW M3. The Hohem is way better, has better features, much stronger and faster motors making for much smoother videos plus the auto tracking is a huge plus. Will definitely get the Hohem before the DJI any day.

[@smartphonefilmmakingpro]

well.. but the M3 is 4 times as much as the golf, these two cost more or less the same

[@lubosborik9826]

hello, can you compare tilt range DJI OM 6 vs Zhiyun smooth Q4? thank you

[@nanahs85]

Hi, thank you for this video comparison! I really needed that since I’m planning to get OM6, but I have a question, did you say that we can only take shoots through their App and can’t use the phone’s camera App or any other camera?

[@smartphonefilmmakingpro]

no, you of course can use the native camera app as well

[@WhiteHawk77]

@@smartphonefilmmakingprowhat do you lose not using the app? Face tracking I guess, anything else?

[@uNiCoRn-rr6cz]

@@WhiteHawk77yeah. Face tracking, zooming, focusing.

[@USQuailCoop]

Horizontal to vertical can be changed using a magewell director mini

[@halcyondaystunes]

I'm sure i saw a video elsewhere that showed an easier way to move from portrait to landscape mode. They just tapped the phone and it turned using motors. Can you confirm this?

[@fernandocol765]

Así es, solo haciendo un movimiento. ( En el manual de uso también lo explican)

[@USQuailCoop]

I have an older Pixel that has 0 battery life, so it needs to be plugged in to function. The reverse charging feature of the homan m6 may be my best option, even if I have to attach a external battery stick with its increased payload

[@bluegizmo1983]

3:37 The ninja walk is for amateurs!! I glide around like an Astral Projection 😂

[@smartphonefilmmakingpro]

haha love it

[@louiewgroenewald]

Which is better for Samsung/Android phones, regards to software/app. Or any other suggestions for Android/Samsung?

[@YotaSurfs]

hands down go hohem... if you have android it allows you to shoot full 4k 60 where the dji does not. Dji also very limited when it comes to android they are 100% more centered to apple phones always has been.

[@TheTrailDancer]

Nice Video... Have you experienced any mechanical failures with the Hohem? The motors don't lock either right? It seems that there are a lot of bad reviews on this Gimbal. Is it worth upgrading to the MT2? I;ve also been reading the the DJI has terrible active tracking. Also can you use a GoPro 12 with any of these? Been trying to decide between the DJI, Hohem, and Insta 360 Flow. Last question, can you use bany of these with the blackmagic app? Thoughts?

[@smartphonefilmmakingpro]

My personal go-to currently is the Hohem iSteady M6 - it has the most all around package for me. I had no issues with the motor struggling or anything similar. the MT2 makes just sense if you use a heavier setup. I don't have a gopro so I don't know sorry! Hope this helps

[@fhajovan]

I just got the hohem because of your reply

[@wanderfam28]

Expensive

[@StewieGriefing]

Can use iphone 15 pro max with cage like smallrig with Hohem iSteady M6?

[@smartphonefilmmakingpro]

no, you need the iSteady MT3 for that

[@kingdomentertainments3190]

Hey hai iam using s 23 ultra and i need 8k 30 frames for shoot films so please can you suggest which gimbal is the best for me

[@victorbals7526]

Which is better for making cinematic videos of vehicles to sell?

[@Triscuit08]

hohem isteady m6 most likely

[@nikolausgraeser1124]

Great comparison! What is your solution for attaching external microphones to the gimbal? Thinking of wireless systems like the RODE GO. In this case, do you use a splitter to charge the phone at the same time? Thank you very much

[@JoeyAR99]

Extremely helpfull!!!

[@smartphonefilmmakingpro]

Glad it was helpful!

[@threadoflife]

What about zooming with the Hohem?

[@smartphonefilmmakingpro]

works, when using their app - I would NEVER zoom with a smartphone though!

[@joshkatturi6070]

Bro pick one given below Insta 360 flow vs osmo 6 vs hohem m6

[@smartphonefilmmakingpro]

M6

[@joshkatturi6070]

@@smartphonefilmmakingpro tq

[@matthiaslachmund3303]

I’m confused why you didn’t mention that the OM6 has a telescope arm and therefore a much much wider range of use cases?

[@smartphonefilmmakingpro]

i am not a fan of it to be honest as the entire thing just becomes less stable and feels more filmsy. For certain scenarios definitely helfpul though!

[@LemonySnicket-EUC]

Plus the m6 battery lasts twice as long and not mentioned here.

[@skrawn1342]

Wow...😂😂

[@USQuailCoop]

@matthiaslachmund3303 Hohem just released their V3 gimbal with telescoping handle and included detachable remote. But the battery is only 1400mah (half that of the M6) and doesn't appear to have usb-c ports (for USB mic or external battery). It almost feels like they could make a perfect gimbal (telescoping handle, holds 400g weight, great integrated detachable remote, etc) but they won't. They want you to have to buy Both. The M6 is the best if you want bulletproof. If not, just buy a DJI mini cam

[@shriyanshtrickster348]

How is the long term review in hohem m6... reliability

[@smartphonefilmmakingpro]

it's still my go-to

[@USQuailCoop]

The DJI comes with the telescoping selfie stick loaded into the grip. The Homan use 1 or 2 50cm threaded on tubes (1/4" m one one end, female on the other). With the dji, you still use the grip, the homen you grip the pole and the gimbal grip is up by the phone. I wish the M6 had a telescoping selfie stick... then there would be zero comparison.

[@bsm1th99]

I ended up returning my M6 due to the LCD screen not coming on even when it was fully charged. I'm going to order it again eventually because it's a great gimbal and it supports the weight of my ultra 24 with case on it.

[@yokesh1983]

Is Steady 6 compatible with 15 Pro Max?

[@smartphonefilmmakingpro]

yes!

[@RomboutVersluijs]

Just watcjed a very comprehensive video on the hohem m6. If you flick the gimbal to the right on landscap, it will flipp to portrai mode

[@smartphonefilmmakingpro]

thanks for sharing!

[@Mr123Nikola]

battery life?

[@LemonySnicket-EUC]

M6 has twice as much.

[@ririlan2137]

I bought the OM5 to replace my OM1. Now I'm back with the OM1 !!! OM5 (and OM6) is more for filming yourself and very limited cinematic move. But on the positive side, it is very compact. Choose wisely... :))

[@smartphonefilmmakingpro]

What do you mean with it‘s meant to film yourself? You can shoot absolutely stunning videos with the OM5 and OM6, also not of yourself ;)

[@ririlan2137]

@@smartphonefilmmakingpro Filming yourself with the extension pole. And as you said in your Mobility section, OM is very limited. That's what I meant. (Sorry, I'm a French speaking guy).

[@Explorekasheer1]

Kindly suggest for s23ultra ? Um 😕 confused.

[@cat_of_cups]

Waste of money you should've gotten hohem m6

[@ririlan2137]

@@cat_of_cups Don't get me started... :)))

[@iamreshi]

you missed battery comparison test

[@smartphonefilmmakingpro]

oh my bad!

[@defcyber]

I'm sorry to tell you, but the Hohem m6 automatically rotates from horizontal to vertical, but apparently you didn't know how to do it.

[@smartphonefilmmakingpro]

I know what you mean, but shooting like that is extremely uncomfortable under not ergonomical in any way shape or form.

[@TheRadziu]

regarding vertical and landscape: Shooting vertical videos is ONLY useful for tik tok and other crap like that. All other normal and healthy people use landscape mode only. edit: also the hohem AI light you showed DOES NOT COME with isteady m6. It only comes with KIT version of it.

[@nicholsonjay4724]

The only couple things I can see where the m6 outdoes the om6 is the tilt angle and the fact it can carry a heavy load. People will say that with the m6… you can use other apps but from what I understand you can do that with the om6 as well. When both are used with other apps their features are limited. The m6 seems awful cumbersome to operate.

[@LemonySnicket-EUC]

Plus the m6 has way more battery.

[@skrawn1342]

I will buy the Hohem over the other one all day. It's like comparing a golf mk1 one to a BMW M3. No contest.

[@CommonSense_Bot]

Bro has some personal matter with DJI

[@smartphonefilmmakingpro]

?

[@Sab-ux2sw]

✔️ *promo sm*

[@carolinek220]

I purchased both. I like the Hohem more because of the mobility…however I cannot for the life of me figure out how I can make it work with a plug in mic while in portrait mode. I have an iPhone and need an adapter. The adapter sticking out of the bottom of the phone hinders any movement. Have you figured out a work around?

[@DominikFriedrich]

maybe find a cable that is angled

[@ThaKid14]

Record in mono with the DJI mic on its own and worry about post edit after.

[@daviddrew7624]

90 degree adapter from amazon

[@homemadetastesandtips6525]

The question is when you are using the wireless mic. If you are a vloger and using your own live narrative on the location, a mic attached to the mobile phone is good. But if you are using a wireless mic, attaching the receiver is a big problem, as the mobile phone has to be slided much left of the gimbal arm, and you will end up in unbalanced mobile cam. This is the case of wireless mics like Rode and DJI. I am using Boya wireless mic so that there is no balancing issues and I can reverse charge my mobile through the receiver type C port. I am using Hohem M6 with Beastcam camera app in my normal iPhone 13. And Beastcam allows me to shoot in 10bit. 4k @30fps. When it comes to 10 bit the app restricted 60fps.

[@jigneshkareliya8564]

@@homemadetastesandtips6525 Hi, your comment really helped. Im planning to purchase isteady M6 for my Iphone 13, can you pls tell me the name of the mic you are using. Your setup will really help me.

[@jdsd_]

I was about to buy the DJI OM6 blindly (cause Im a big DJI Fan) but wanted to check some comparison videos first. Im glad I did. There is so much with the Hohem that the OM6 just doesnt offer. Ill buy the Hohem now, thanks a lot for this informative video!

[@photographiezautrement]

Hohem can use tracking front and rear by switching the AI module. DJI Don’t Hohem can use portrait mode without switching it of and without turning the phone manually

[@MiguelCarino]

Extension pole?? Who has it?

[@smartphonefilmmakingpro]

True.. just depends on what‘s more important to you. In the end both are great

[@AnthonyParrisAntLyve]

Hohem is way better and with AI technology and comes with the light for night shooting

[@smartphonefilmmakingpro]

I would probably agree on that!

[@digitalmarketing6092]

Hohem iSteady M6 : Is it compatible with S22 Ultra? @smartphonefilmmakingpro

[@smartphonefilmmakingpro]

sure