Feiyutech Scorp Mini 2 and Scorp 2 Gimbals. BLOWN AWAY!

[@Ozpeter]

Nice gimbals - but I couldn't take my eyes off the apartment and location! It reminds me of the apartment that used to belong to... I can't remember which movie star from the 1980's. A year or two ago I bought a camera gimbal but I've hardly used it - I can't even remember which model it is -using a Pocket 3 is so much more practical for many (not all) purposes. Sadly, I suspect the Pocket 3 has caused the full size gimbal products to move upmarket for people who are serious about video and therefore use "real" cameras - probably a smaller market compared to a few years ago. But clearly these devices are becoming significantly more sophisticated with each release. Thanks for the review!

[@SamuelSotiega]

The video was actually shot on a Pocket 3! 💪. I am doing an experiment of only using the P3 for all my content creation for 1 month and see where I can and can’t use for my workflow. These gimbals are actually really good! If a client wants full size cameras, it’s the way to go. A good Canon camera with nice lenses still gets you better overall images where there is high-contrast. Like in those properties where you have those massive windows everywhere… i guess there is no one tool that is best, we all work in different ways and for some, a smartphone is what they use. Have you seen the footage you get out of the new iPhones in apple log? I wish the pocket 3 would provide proper log…

[@Ozpeter]

@@SamuelSotiega Currently all my gear apart from the P3 is in storage 50km away - but I really must make better use of my toolkit as soon as I can. That's what they are - different tools for different tasks. Good luck with the P3 month - it's a great tool for many tasks (but as you indicate, not necessarily all).

[@carnage169]

Please, I have a question, which one is better, SCORP Mini 2 or SCORP Mini P? I use the phone for photography, but I am very serious about my photography and I want a professional tool with full specifications.

[@SamuelSotiega]

The mini P is for smartphones only with a payload of 530g. The mini 2 is for both cameras and smartphones with a payload of 1.2kg. I am sure you can stretch both gimbal’s payloads but the mini 2 will always handle more than the miniP. If yiu one day use a compact camera, the mini P won’t do it. This is something only you can decide. Other than that, looks wise, they look similar… But I have never used a mini P so I am going by the specs and images on feiyutech’s website..

[@carnage169]

Thank you so much

[@bgovan64]

Great video. Just ordered the mini. Question can one use a iphone rig/cage and attach to gimbal this way allowing for lighting etc for attachments to the rig/cage.

[@SamuelSotiega]

It all depends on the cage and size… I would tend to say not recommended, because you want the accessories attached to the body, not the phone, because it will make it impossible to balance..

[@AR.ProductionUK]

HI Thanks for you for explain but you not explain how can iused ZOOM in mini 2 .

[@SamuelSotiega]

I will be doing a couple more videos comparing the mini2 to other gimbals so rest assured this will bring addressed!

[@SamuelSotiega]

What camera/phone do you plan to use?

[@AR.ProductionUK]

@@SamuelSotiega Iphone 15 pro max

[@ALOETV]

thanks for this video, can I use the scorp 2 with a smartphone too ? ( like the mini version ? thanks again

[@SamuelSotiega]

Yes you can! But the gimbal is on the large end of the spectrum and you might feel it is too much of a gimbal for the small size of a smartphone. But the answer is yes. But if you don't need a heavy payload, I would recommend the mini 2 over the scorp 2...

[@ALOETV]

​@@SamuelSotiega I m thinking about sometimes using a SONY A7 III and a smartphone regularly . thanks !

[@KofiAgyei-A]

Can you please share share how you set the gimbal on a tripod? Please, reply to this . I’m about to buy this tripod based on your review for me sports

[@SamuelSotiega]

@@KofiAgyei-A the gimbal has a 1/4inch thread at the bottom and you just simple mount the tripod base plate to it. Just as you would do with a camera. It is very straightforward and I hope my explanation helps. Let me know otherwise!

[@KofiAgyei-A]

@@SamuelSotiega thank you !

[@carnage169]

Hello please I want to ask you a question which one is better SCORP Mini-2 or Hohem Isteady Mt2 Also, what is the difference between SCORP Mini P and SCORP Mini 2 and which one is better

[@SamuelSotiega]

I will be doing a video soon comparing the MT2 and the scorp mini 2. The question is, what kind of work do you do and in an ideal world, does it require a smaller gimbal or a larger gimbal?

[@carnage169]

I use a mobile phone, but I want a gimbal with full specifications because I use it very seriously in photography and video ​@@SamuelSotiega

[@Tatisifetita]

Thanks for review! A little to complicated for what I use the gimbal for. I will be afraid to wake with that view. Too big windows

[@SamuelSotiega]

Trust me, if you can afford a place like that (in the £ millions) you can afford nice electric blinds and any luxury you need.. the views are breathtaking though.. 😀😀 tomorrow I publish a video about balancing these gimbals and every other gimbal I review from now on I will follow up with a balancing video, to help anyone interested…

[@Tatisifetita]

@@SamuelSotiega Not if you are afraid of hights. I just wait the balancing video tutorial. And you know a posibility to minimaze up and down movement when you walk (except ninja walk)

[@SamuelSotiega]

Did you ser the video?

[@Tatisifetita]

@@SamuelSotiega the balancing one, yes. The pocket 3 one, not yet. I was a little busy

[@nicolas.xanthos]

Hello Samuel! Thank you for this very useful and concrete review. I have a quick question. I have version 1 of SCORP mini. I use it with my iPhone, but not to film myself; more for filming landscapes. Would it be worth it, for my use, to buy version 2? In advance, thank you very much for your response!

[@SamuelSotiega]

If you think the AI tracker is something you would use, then yes. If not…. The scorp mini does ana amazing job. My question to you is, are you happy with the mini or a Is there anything you feel is lacking or you are in need of?

[@nicolas.xanthos]

@@SamuelSotiega Thank you very much for your response, Samuel! As for your question, as the disorder and clutter in my office proves, I suffer from this fairly common disease of wanting to buy the latest techno gear believing that it will change everything for me!... For the past year, I've been trying to work differently: film more, buy less, and make sure I buy something I've clearly assessed the need for rather than something nice and new. To be completely honest, and even if it breaks my heart (but not my wallet), I think I'm going to continue with the mini 1 for a little while longer. For now, it really meets my needs. Once again, thank you very much for the answers, and keep up your great work, so useful and necessary for many of us! 🙏🏻👊🏻

[@SamuelSotiega]

@@nicolas.xanthosi think you are making the right decision! And also with the right attitude.

[@tedgreenbergnbc10]

I have the SCORP 2. It definitely has dead zone (their term) settings that can be fine tuned and many, many other adjustable settings through both the display and the Scorp app.

[@SamuelSotiega]

It is there, yes. Confusing where they placed it and also how they called it. I will do some testing on it. But if it is indeed deadband, they should put it as a separate menu option, rather than buried where it is now...

[@tedgreenbergnbc10]

I am eager to find out the results of your testing and what your ideal deadband settings are.

[@SamuelSotiega]

@@tedgreenbergnbc10 I will do a video comparing the Scorp mini 2 to the hohem MT2 and I will create a section to deadband/ dead zone. So rest assured I will. I think, from my initial test, anywhere between 8-10 is good for slow moves. 6-8 for average everyday use. But what might work for me might be different to you, so you. might also have to do your own testing...

[@JpTanmoy]

What about the battery 🔋 of scorp 2

[@SamuelSotiega]

Feiyutech advertises it as Theoretical Battery Life - 13 hours. That should good to me!

[@dnl6838]

between Hohem M6 y scorp mini2 which is u choice? thxs for the video

[@SamuelSotiega]

On December 10 there is something new out in the market that in my opinion, improves on anything out there in the market, for smartphones. If you can wait till then, it will be worth it!!!

[@dnl6838]

@@SamuelSotiega which on, do u know the make? is that I found the scorp mini 2 to 179 € and the hohem m6 to 155 € by black friday, i could be try to keep my pocket at december 10 😅,thxs for u recommendations, Samuel

[@SamuelSotiega]

@@dnl6838I can’t say any more. But if you are a solo content creator who used the AI tracker. You will want to wait for it. But then again, if budget is tight… But I know what I am talking about because I am testing and actually filming the review from tomorrow and, in my opinion, is worth the wait

[@dnl6838]

@@SamuelSotiega let's see, I was looking for a semiprofessional gimbal, mainly for my iphone 15 pro max, microphone and torch....but I also have a sony alpha 6400 and go pro.... I thought about a year ago in the hohem m6 or mt2, I looked at the zhiyun smooth 5s and others....but I opted for hohem for ia , battery life, unrestricted range of motion, until the scorps 2 and mini2 appeared, I've been doing a study of almost a year since my previous gimbal broke down(Hohem steady x2) I was going boen until the motors began to fail....I know that Hohem has multiple failures, in fact it gave me a lot of problems, since the images were not saved using the application of the brand, it turned off by itself, it was unleveled when I wanted, I recorded a timelapse and the horizon was tilted ..... then I thought, Hohem will continue in the same or will have improved? I do not know what will be released on the 10th but if it is a dji type gimbal, with short arms and limitations of movement is not what I am looking for, now if it is something like scorp mini 2, or crane, at a good price then I'll wait……By the way I live in London too, lol

[@dnl6838]

@@SamuelSotiega let's see, I was looking for a semiprofessional gimbal, mainly for my iphone 15 pro max, microphone and torch....but I also have a sony alpha 6400 and go pro.... I thought about a year ago in the hohem m6 or mt2, I looked at the zhiyun smooth 5s and others....but I opted for hohem for ia , battery life, unrestricted range of motion, until the scorps 2 and mini2 appeared, I've been doing a study of almost a year since my previous gimbal broke down(Hohem steady x2) I was going fine until the motors began to fail....I know that Hohem has multiple failures, in fact it gave me a lot of problems, since the images were not saved using the application of the brand, it turned off by itself, it was unleveled when I wanted, I recorded a timelapse and the horizon was tilted ..... then I thought, Hohem will continue in the same or will have improved? I do not know what will be released on the 10th but if it is a dji type gimbal, with short arms and limitations of movement is not what I am looking for, now if it is something like scorp mini 2, or crane, at a good price then I'll wait… appreciate your advice, although I have basic notions, you have the experience of having tried many gimbals, by the way use also freewell filters…

[@darekz9777]

For the phone gimbal would you recommend Hohem iSteady M6 or Scorp Mini 2?

[@SamuelSotiega]

I am soon doing a hohem MT2 vs mini 2. The M6 is a smaller gimbal. The scorp mini 2 is a hybrid, comparable to a MT2. What do you value the most when you consider a gimbal? It would help me giving you a more narrowed down answer.

[@joaopedroribeiro6924]

Can you control the follow focus of the scorp mini 2 through the app?

[@SamuelSotiega]

For the phone or camera? What are you after?

[@Lucidmomentspodcast]

Please how do I fix it. My scrop mini is not charging I tried it with different charging cables its still not charging please I need help I just bought it just 3 weeks ago

[@SamuelSotiega]

Hard to say. Have you tried using a usb to usbc cable? Are you using a fast charger or a standard usb charger?

[@4K-Observer-Walker]

Bro, your videos are always very useful! 👍👍

[@SamuelSotiega]

Thanks for the feedback!! I wish More people thought the same and subscribe!! 😀😀

[@leejy2]

how does the the ai tracker fare vs hohem mt2 or m6?

[@SamuelSotiega]

They are different! Similar but different. I am soon doing a comparison between the MT2 and the scorp mini 2 and i will focus on that too. The M6 and Mt2 are the same tracker. So the findings apply to the M6…

[@jy1754]

Hi Samuel, would like to know your thoughts if my purpose is purely for filming with smartphone, should I get a Feiyu Scorp mini 2, Hohem M6 or the Dji rs 3 mini. I currently own a zhiyun 5s and the gimbal arm is bending significantly as the center of gravity is very off centered with my setup hence I’m looking to upgrade without breaking the bank. My set up is as such: iPhone 13pro Sandmarc case Sandmarc wide angle lens Sandmarc variable ND filter Urth ND filter Hollyland lark C1 I’ve watched all your reviews on them and thought you’d be the best to advise. I’m open to other options too:) Thank you Sir!

[@SamuelSotiega]

Am In assuming you are struggling with payload among other things! 2 questions 1- How important is tracking for you? 2- Do you need a small gimbal or having something that can be a little bigger but better functionality is best?

[@jy1754]

@@SamuelSotiega I’m willing to compromise on both tracking function and portability. Thank you Samuel:)

[@SamuelSotiega]

The Scorp mini 2 is a great gimbal. I have to say. If you need something more compact and smaller, the M6 is great and if face/person tracking is important to you, the hohem M6 is superior, plus you get a nice remote control and a lot of tilt adjustment for reducing headroom and nailing framing when tracking. Plus it is smartphone gimbal only. The scorp mini 2 gives you great stabilisation and a solid AI tracking but without the fine adjustments the M6 provides.. But on the Mini 2 you can use a compact mirrorless camera or a smartphone, which can be very helpful. I did a video some time ago comparing the RS3 mini vs a zhiyun weebill 3S and I would not recommend it. But it is also a good stabiliser, no doubt about that, but no tracking that you can practically use. Hard to say buy this or that because that is a very personal decision but hopefully these views help a little… what are you leaning more towards?

[@jy1754]

@@SamuelSotiegaThank you for shedding your insights, I am leaning towards Scorp mini 2 as well and will be placing my order right away:) I personally love the ability to mount the phone the other way round using a third party phone clamp which you’ve demonstrated with a telephoto lens in your scorp mini 2 balancing video. That allows me easy access to mount the mic without having to re-adjust the CG all the time. However it’s a bummer that my existing zhiyun 5s can’t handle the set up I have else that will be perfect.

[@SamuelSotiega]

@@jy1754 if you like your smooth 5S and you are not in a rush, I would strongly suggest (just a hint 😉) you wait to June 27. I can’t say anything else but read in between the lines..

[@chitung2277]

Do u find the 2 drifts by itself and u have to keep recentering it. My experience is it's a cheaper alternative to DJI and you get what you pay for. It has many little flaws, like tight sliders, and knobs come loose easily

[@SamuelSotiega]

So far so good. I don’t feel at all is a cheap version. It feels very solid and reliable. I will be doing a comparison between several AI gimbal at some point in the coming weeks so stay tuned…

[@article1934]

ChatGPT needs an army of servers just to write a birthday note but you believe that a gimbal has AI? Putting AI in a product is the new bluetooth.....

[@SamuelSotiega]

For years I kept looking for a blue tooth hidden in every product that claimed to be bluetooth. Until I understood it was all a marketing trick. How disappointed I was! 😀😀

[@TheTAEclub]

​@@SamuelSotiegaah Marketing tricks anything can be a marketing trick if there is money involved Manipulation and persuasion are or is the same word

[@SamuelSotiega]

That's a good one!! 😂

[@ericrenz5431]

Yeah it’s so funny how my Canon can track my eyes but it’s not AI😱 I have the Scorp 2, the tracking is good but it’s just face recognition, Ai is the new marketing go to😂

[@zulazum]

I'm confused which one should I buy? Hohem? ZHIYUN? Scorp mini2 ? It seems like this is better, you can plug everything into mini2. The only problem is that the program does not support 4K60 on Android phones. For example, I will shoot more real estate videos. It should be smoother shooting. It should have more action. Android should support 4K60. And it should support attaching not only phones but also cameras and action cameras. I am not looking for size, smallness or weight, because it is important. its function :)

[@SamuelSotiega]

The mini 2 is a very good gimbal. Probably, in terms of balancing, at the same level as the crane M3S. The MT2 is a bit behind, in terms of stabilisation, but the MT2 is smaller than the Mini2 and in terms of the AI tracker, I feel it is still ahead. It is smoother and you get a smoother experience, plus the adjustments can be done via remote control and I feel the tracker is better implemented. But not miles ahead, simply a little better. It all depends on what you want. The Mini2 has a more professional look and feel. The Crane M3S is also a great gimbal. All 3 can handle compact cameras and smartphones. It is a tough choice, I give you that. I would also be confused. I am planning to do a comparison between the 3 and also between the MT2 and the Mini 2 in the coming weeks that hopefully will help anyone wanting to make that decision... By the way,, Blackmagic is soon releasing their app for Android and that should/ will have 4K/60 just as with iPhones, but I think it is released only for a number of specific devices. The problem with Android is that every manufacturer has their version of Android, which makes is very difficult for app manufacturers to do a one-for-all app. What Apple has is a platform that never changes so it is the same to all devices, making it easier for app developers to code for it, because they don't have to do 100 different versions of the same app. One version works for all iphones.

[@zulazum]

@@SamuelSotiega In my opinion mini2 stands out. But it doesn't rotate full 360. Is there a 360Panorama feature in MT2?

[@SamuelSotiega]

Ahh! You caught me there. I will have to look into it..

[@nenadjovanovic9945]

Awesome video and presenting style! Earned a sub for sure! Would love your input on what kind of kit I should be leaning towards, I'm mainly doing car photography/reels and some very light rolling shots, So something good in low light for tracking, and can potentially survive in the wind. Using a iPhone 15 pro max but a FX3 is on the cards in 10-11 months, something that could do both would be awesome but not vital. No clue what lens and filter set would work best on the 15 pro max, and if I need a cage that supports them all for any of these gimbals? The RS3/4 were suggested from others since it can be used when I do upgrade, Would love your input, Thank you kindly for your time :)

[@SamuelSotiega]

one question before I give you my opinion, is tracking important or relevant to you, or not?

[@nenadjovanovic9945]

@@SamuelSotiegaIt’s a nice to have but not necessary, I tried a friends Pocket 3 and tracking was very nice when we put it on the back of a car for rolling shots. However a monitor and game controller to a ronin would work as these are not super high speed shots

[@SamuelSotiega]

@@nenadjovanovic9945 the dji controller would work?

[@nenadjovanovic9945]

@@SamuelSotiegaYes will work, But I’m not fussed on the ecosystem as long as there’s options with any brand for a monitor and controls of some sort

[@SamuelSotiega]

I am waiting on Feiyutech to send me a bracket, which they do have, to mount accessories or a monitor… i will let you know when I get it