Feiyu does away with the cord for Pocket 3 modular wireless actioncam

Last year we reviewed the Feiyu Pocket 2S, an actioncam with a hard-wired detachable gimbal camera head. Well, Feiyu has now upped its game with the fully wireless Pocket 3, which looks like it should make for much easier shooting on the go.Continue Re… Continue reading Feiyu does away with the cord for Pocket 3 modular wireless actioncam

DJI brings 4-axis stabilization and LiDAR focusing to 8K cinema camera

DJI is bringing its stabilization know-how to cinematic content creation with the launch of the Ronin 4D system, which rolls a new full-frame 8K or 6K gimbal camera, 4-axis stabilization, a LiDAR focusing, and video transmission and control into a sing… Continue reading DJI brings 4-axis stabilization and LiDAR focusing to 8K cinema camera

Review: Feiyu modular gimbal-cam shoots great video, could be improved

It was just last month that we told you about the Feiyu Pocket 2S, a handheld actioncam with a removable 3-axis gimbal camera. Well, I’ve since had a chance to try it out, and it does mostly live up to the hype – although it could be better in a few wa… Continue reading Review: Feiyu modular gimbal-cam shoots great video, could be improved

DJI gives latest smartphone gimbal a built-in selfie stick

Back in 2016, drone maker DJI adapted its Osmo stabilized actioncam for the smartphone generation. Now the Osmo Mobile motorized gimbal has entered its fifth generation with the launch of the OM 5, which boasts its own selfie stick.Continue ReadingCate… Continue reading DJI gives latest smartphone gimbal a built-in selfie stick

DJI’s latest folding stabilizer adds nifty magnetic phone mount

Though DJI is perhaps best known for its consumer and enterprise drones, the company has also been making smartphone stabilizers since 2016. Now the Osmo Mobile line has been renamed OM, and the latest model features a snazzy magnetic phone attachment … Continue reading DJI’s latest folding stabilizer adds nifty magnetic phone mount

GravGrip gives battery-free gimbals a hydraulic touch

When it comes to video-camera-stabilizing gimbals, some are motorized, and some work solely by the force of gravity. The GravGrip is among the latter, but is unique in that it incorporates hydraulics.Continue ReadingCategory: Digital Cameras, Technolog… Continue reading GravGrip gives battery-free gimbals a hydraulic touch

Vlogging-specific Idolcam enters production, with added features

Back in 2018 we first heard about the Idolcam, a video camera designed specifically for vloggers. At the time, it was about to be the subject of a Kickstarter campaign. That project was successful, and the camera is now in production – with a few new t… Continue reading Vlogging-specific Idolcam enters production, with added features

DJI releases new lightweight Ronin SC gimbal with ActiveTrack

Filmmakers with compact mirrorless cameras may be interested in DJI’s new lightweight gimbal, the Ronin SC. Weighing just 2.4 lb (1 kg) it does all the regular gimbal business, plus a couple of interesting features in ActiveTrack and Force Mo… Continue reading DJI releases new lightweight Ronin SC gimbal with ActiveTrack

Stacam actioncam has its own mini gimbal

When it comes to gimbal-stabilized HD cameras, we’re used to models that are attached to control handles, or that are mounted on drones. What if you want one that’s just a stand-alone unit, though? Well, that’s where the Stacam comes in…
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