ZHIYUN SMOOTH Q3 - Things that are GREAT, and things that su*k

[@jaypeeee428]

Just got mine few days ago. It is perfect for beginners like me especially the mode button, and since I am android user i can't use the 4k 60fps in the zy cami apps. But i can use the native camera to shoot 4k 60fps and 8k 30fps and still can switch the mode without tapping the phone just the gimbal. And also you can connect the Bluetooth even if you are not using the zy cami apps you can also start recording or zooming by gimbal buttons in the native camera

[@smartphonefilmmakingpro]

Awesome! Thats exactly how I would use it. Have fun!

[@HowieHau]

Yes. Gimbal job is to stabilize. Recording app we decide.

[@debojit7566]

@jaypeeee ....is it video smooth and stabilized for android user...should I go for it

[@jaypeeee428]

@@debojit7566 yes it is. The only time I am using the zy cami apps is for calibrating the gimbal. I don't have any problems at all.

[@debojit7566]

@@jaypeeee428 ok....and which phone u shoot ..and video is stabilized by this gimbal...n from where u buy....plz reply

[@FirstTimers]

Thanks brother! This video cleared all my doubts!

[@smartphonefilmmakingpro]

Awesome!

[@harveymphotography1032]

Great video, I purchased a ZSQ3, but I sent it back, it was not smooth and the images were choppy when filming, I purchased a OM4, the quality is night a new day better and is much smoother when filming and feels more premium in the hand.

[@smartphonefilmmakingpro]

Really? I always had the feeling like the smooth q3 brings me smoother footage. But the om4 is a great option as well for sure

[@PCtutorijali]

Can it be used with gopro ?

[@chenlyn-cj8ve]

Nope, it is for smartphone. You can check the Crane M2/M3/M2S/M3. But they are all not support cable control. Only as a stabilizer.

[@ShivamCharly]

which mode is best for short film in this gimbale

[@michaeldolan7509]

I got the Smooth Q 3 and like it a lot. The battery is great. However my iPhone SE 2nd generation battery doesn’t last as long. I put it on standby when not using and it still uses power. What kind of battery back up can I get AND plug in while using the Q 3? Any other hints are welcomed. Shutting off the Q 3 helps but it’s a pain to open and close all the time. Thanks for the great videos.

[@smartphonefilmmakingpro]

Thats a tough one.. adding cables to a gimbal setup will always lead to shaky and unstable footage.. unfortunately I cannot give you a good hint here.. sorry! Charge it whilst it‘s not on a gimbal.. or consider upgrading your phone sooner or later

[@bySterling]

Totally agree, app is lousy and very much bothered me all the info they require (especially since a Chinese company) The Dolly Zoom effect was one of the main reason I upgraded from my original SmoothQ but that effect is not smooth which means it’s not useable. Great video Thnks

[@smartphonefilmmakingpro]

thanks!

[@swarnavabaidya8418]

Very informative VDO. I need to know I need a gimble for a very basic android phone, can I use this one for Samsung A12?

[@Kshitijj]

Very informative video. Will zhiyun ever release the smooth 5? The Filmic pro integration and especially the focus wheel was a game changer. Hopefully they'll be able to make it with a better payload capacity!

[@smartphonefilmmakingpro]

I‘m the wrong one to ask this question 😅

[@Kshitijj]

@@j.paulandrews261 Don't get confused. The video is about zhiyun smooth q3. I was asking about a different gimbal from the same brand, Zhiyun Smooth 5(If there is one, in the future) . The zhiyun smooth 4 had a zoom/focus wheel and could be integrated with Filmic pro. I was wondering if they would go ahead and release a newer version.

[@Jassimmalikofficial]

Can I connect it with fimic pro

[@thamaleke5587]

I have a question... how to film like a pro with iphone and with free editing apps?

[@smartphonefilmmakingpro]

Make sure to checkout my free webinar!

[@highwaytonoise]

this gimbal works with the samsung galaxy s22?

[@jimwingateo1618]

good morning sir, Can I use native camera without the app? thank you.

[@smartphonefilmmakingpro]

Sure

[@Atodaleche]

I have a problem , after 5 mins of using it, it turn off :( can u help me?

[@evertkleynhans2617]

Happend to me as well. Returning the stuff. Not working!

[@smartphonefilmmakingpro]

really? Have you tried to contact their support?

[@evertkleynhans2617]

@@smartphonefilmmakingpro I did, however, I decided to return the gimble. Just my normal bad luck. I will rather look for something else.

[@smartphonefilmmakingpro]

@@evertkleynhans2617 all the best and good luck!

[@jeffreylawrence6928]

Are you adding lens, cases , that is pushing it over its weight limit…?

[@LouisLuzuka]

When you say it replaced your Dji om4 did you mean you would pick this / you prefer this over the om4?

[@neworange7796]

My Q3 have a 2° horizontal level tilt. It's annoying! My multiple tries to calibrate gimbal via standard ZY Cami App got failed. I bought it for zero degrees mistake in horizontal level but this tilt is a serious bug!!! I am disappointed how gimbal hard turn when following object in horizontal panoraming. It even shake hand. So it is very limited in use..

[@smartphonefilmmakingpro]

I‘ll probably make a video on that.. thanks for your insights

[@pecunia]

how do you use the gimbal without the zy cami app? dont you need the app to connect it?

[@smartphonefilmmakingpro]

Nop, just put it in, balance it and you‘re good to go

[@jerryicallsouthtexashome]

My Q3 came in a cardboard box, no case. The Q3 is horrible because it tends to tilt down or somewhat want to spin, when walking and recording. The Smooth Q, I never had issues.

[@kevintoral4485]

What's difference between q3 and q4

[@paty7041]

Soy de Uruguay, compré este producto a través de Tiendamia hace 15 días. Al principio funcionaba bien, ayer ya no. Le cuesta muchisimo conectarse a bluetooth, ya no enciende la luz y las luces verdes no dejan de parpadear, conclusión; ya no funciona como un soporte mecánico y no tengo a quien reclamarle mis 120 dólares.

[@harunad]

Could you have a chance to try its zooming skill. I just saw one saying it is not so smooth while passing to ultra wide lens on s21 ultra. I was wondering if you had same or similar issue with on iPhone 12 pro. And another issue I would like to find out if the device making any noise especially moving it fast or when you shake it. Thanks in advance.

[@f1colaforyou]

Hello again, I'm trying to decide between the smooth 5 and the Q3. Can the Q3 do a crane shot while the camera is always facing the horizon. In other words, you are not starting the shot by filming the ground. Thank you for all the great videos!!

[@smartphonefilmmakingpro]

Maybe wait a few more hours ;)

[@f1colaforyou]

@@smartphonefilmmakingpro OK, will do 🙂

[@876Tropics]

So where is the giveaway😄

[@AC-db4ek]

can you charge your phone with the gimbal? Does it have USB type C ?

[@moderndaydisciple6024]

Can someone help please. I have a Samsung A12 on a zhiyung Q3 gimbal, and every time I press the settings button (3 dots) on the ZY Cami app, the app freezes and I need to restart. I cannot do settings in the app because of this. Can someone give me some advice please. Thanks Bret

[@magicmaker3658]

Hi sir whay smooth q3 can't tilt more than 45 degree

[@chenlyn-cj8ve]

It is the angle restriction. Smooth 5/5S with no this problem.

[@TheVictorVictor]

I observed couple of things and will be grateful if anyone advise its normal. Upon moving through all the modes when I reach last one which is pov and spin shot mode I see slight tilting movement of phone when moving to pov mode and spinshot mode. Also in spinshot mode when i place the phone in gimbal at extreme end of rotations I see back and forth small movements in the gimbal, very slight but noticeable, I thought it could be bcos its a mechanical stop end and gimbal is trying to compensate for movements etc but I sill want to be sure if it is a normal thing. I use iphone 12 pro max with zihyun app and not been able to take a panaromic shot which is done of whole grid rest all pano shots work fine, I get message that it is failed to generate pano shot after it tried to process it. Can any one advise me if this is common with all q3

[@AKS-2808]

For android which is best zhiyan q3 or dji om4 se?

[@nirajingole]

I bought this gimbal one month ago and joystick is moving left and right but not moving up and down any one has solution

[@smartphonefilmmakingpro]

maybe reach out to Zhiyun directly, never had this issue

[@abdullahsajid509]

Does it have tilt issues like dji om5

[@funkchunk2701]

This whole gimbal topic is pretty new to me. Are you saying that you can use the gimbal without downloading the app? It sounds like a pretty cool gimbal but I don't want to hand over any personal information to activate it.

[@smartphonefilmmakingpro]

yes - you can

[@funkchunk2701]

@@smartphonefilmmakingpro Thank you!

[@donaldschaefer296]

I purchased this 1 month ago and was beautiful. Then all of a sudden the phone started drifting. It is impossible to calibrate. The app won't let me create an account and tried to do the online thing and the files they send you got flagged by Windows for possible danger. It was beautiful for 3 weeks, hate to see it go as I got attached to it, but I seem to be not allowed to use it.

[@AndresPolimar]

thanks for your help really appreciate, question i have the gimbal with the iphone 12 pro max and i try to used with the case but sometimes go crazy, i imagine is for the weight, a case you recommend, to used together with that kind of setup thanks again

[@smartphonefilmmakingpro]

The 12 pro max with case is just too big and heavy for gimbals.. when shooting on a gimbal don‘t use any cases and make sure to get a perfect balance

[@AndresPolimar]

@@smartphonefilmmakingpro thanks but im scared to fall and break the phone

[@smartphonefilmmakingpro]

@@AndresPolimar didn't know you are such a wild filmer ;) then you need to look into DSLR Gimbals

[@AndresPolimar]

@@smartphonefilmmakingpro no really wild just scared but I going to try without case thanks new videos, showing how to used with iPhone pro 12 and filmic pro please thanks again for everything

[@capturenw]

I like this gimbal as well though the moment 18mm lens is too heavy for this gimbal and I have yet to find a counterweight option for it yet

[@smartphonefilmmakingpro]

I have used it with an ultrawide angle lens 🤙

[@capturenw]

@@smartphonefilmmakingpro With the Moment 18mm V2? I am rocking an 11pro Max

[@gnomisa]

This is not a gimbal for pros. You cant make your conclusions like it is. Greets from video producer with 17yrs of experience.

[@espr7564]

There's ONLY ever reviews using i phones, it seems these You Tube guys have never heard of Android.

[@smartphonefilmmakingpro]

I also have videos about android phones on the channe

[@viniciuspasini9119]

hello man, I am trying to know how many times u can zoom in with the Zy cami app if u are using an android phone like Galaxy S21 ultra or S22 Ultra. This is a key question for the next few steps I'm going to do for my business. I really appreciate any help.... Thanks!!!

[@smartphonefilmmakingpro]

zooming on a smartphone is never a good idea, because you will always zoom digitally.. which will make the quality worse.

[@viniciuspasini9119]

@@smartphonefilmmakingpro thank u!!!

[@mattbrown4269]

What about the clamp? I don’t want to remove the case from my iPhone 12 Pro Max every time I use the gimbal. The last one I tried did not hold phone plus case securely. Will this one?

[@smartphonefilmmakingpro]

I would always put the case off the phone when using a gimbal. they are not designed to hold a phone within a case

[@mattbrown4269]

@@smartphonefilmmakingpro, not the response I was hoping for, but I am used to disappointment. 😄

[@smartphonefilmmakingpro]

@@mattbrown4269 you can get the OM4 and 'glue' the magnet onto the case. that should work

[@mukeshjaiswal022]

Zhiyun smooth 4 vs Zhiyun smooth Q3 vs Hohem isteady X.....Which one is a perfect pick for a budget beginner... ??

[@smartphonefilmmakingpro]

I habe a ton of gimbal comparisons on the channel

[@inkrootsfilms]

Hi, Can you please help me to choose between DJI Om4 or Moza Mini MX or Zhiyun Smooth Q3. Being an Android user. Please ignore factors like pricing and the magnetic ring.

[@smartphonefilmmakingpro]

I have not used the moza, the zhiyun smooth q3 is a great option though!

[@inkrootsfilms]

@@smartphonefilmmakingpro just one last thing, which modes in Zhiyun Smooth Q3, can I access through native camera or which modes I cannot. Can you please answer this. Can I access all these in native camera Pan follow Tilt follow Pan and till follow All locked POV Sports mode Which of the modes I can't access in native camera app?

[@inkrootsfilms]

@@smartphonefilmmakingpro Can you please answer me these, I have to buy it in next 2 days

[@inkrootsfilms]

@@smartphonefilmmakingpro please answer to this, I have to order today

[@smartphonefilmmakingpro]

@@inkrootsfilms Follow, Pan and follow, lock and POV

[@havasued1]

Got my Q3 today product in a box no case.

[@smartphonefilmmakingpro]

Then you did not buy the combo package

[@baushakcchingkhung4347]

Does it worth for ultrawide lens..?

[@smartphonefilmmakingpro]

yep

[@baushakcchingkhung4347]

@@smartphonefilmmakingpro Thankyou Sir.. Doubt clear now...

[@alphaforest]

Record button is now working with filmic pro however zoom button is still not working

[@smartphonefilmmakingpro]

i think this only works with the smooth 4 and 5 unfortunately

[@vikramshinde1748]

Love from Maharashtra

[@darshanshelar9329]

Hi Will you plz make a video that how can we use this gimble with filmic pro ??

[@smartphonefilmmakingpro]

You mean my „workaround“ workflow?

[@darshanshelar9329]

@@smartphonefilmmakingpro No buddy I mean can you plz make a particular video of how one can shoot from Filmic pro using Zyhun smooth Q3.

[@smartphonefilmmakingpro]

@@darshanshelar9329 have you watched this video?

[@darshanshelar9329]

@@smartphonefilmmakingpro Yes I did I was excepting more detailed one Let it be then.. Thanks Appriciate what you do thanks alot

[@smartphonefilmmakingpro]

@@darshanshelar9329 as of right now, it doesn't work at all.. thats the issue

[@punith4206]

Zhiyun Q3 mobile gimbal is compatible with OnePlus Nord Mobile?

[@wanderpike]

How to switch front cam and the rear cam? With a button?

[@smartphonefilmmakingpro]

Inside the app, you press the button. There‘s no button on the gimbal

[@wanderpike]

Thanks. Nice review by the way.

[@smartphonefilmmakingpro]

Thanksb

[@DeadCanadians]

You can hit the record button 3 times fast to switch to selfie mode.

[@anvardeen5340]

is it support to filmic pro app

[@smartphonefilmmakingpro]

When I was recording this it wasn‘t 😅

[@srjuanjo]

This gimbal or Dji on 5??

[@smartphonefilmmakingpro]

video about the OM5 is coming soon!

[@TraceyGM]

I brought one sent it back didn’t connect , was sent a 2nd one. Again sent it back , wouldn’t connect.

[@smartphonefilmmakingpro]

Thats weird 🤔🤔

[@VegasGlaive]

Will it sustain the weight of a samsung galaxy s21 ultra?

[@smartphonefilmmakingpro]

I think so, but I have not tested this myself

[@dvance7586]

Ok I guess I will stick with DJI!

[@smartphonefilmmakingpro]

Both are great options

[@raziqrazali1556]

Smooth q3 or dji om4 is better ?

[@smartphonefilmmakingpro]

I have a full comparison video on the channel

[@Joker-yb6ks]

Zhiyun smooth q2 is better

[@arianafreitag6473]

@@Joker-yb6ks i saw the comparison and I still don’t know, why do you believe q3 is better?

[@juskiii]

personally i still prefer OM 4

[@smartphonefilmmakingpro]

Still an awesome gimbal!

[@Joker-yb6ks]

I prefer zhiyun smooth q2

[@kennyreyluste2531]

Moza Mini mx next sir..

[@punith4206]

Zhiyun Q3 mobile gimbal is compatible with OnePlus Nord Mobile?

[@punith4206]

Zhiyun Q3 mobile gimbal is compatible with OnePlus Nord Mobile?

[@punith4206]

Zhiyun Q3 mobile gimbal is compatible with OnePlus Nord Mobile?

[@punith4206]

Zhiyun Q3 mobile gimbal is compatible with OnePlus Nord Mobile?