Zhiyun SMOOTH-5S Overview
The gray Zhiyun SMOOTH 5S Smartphone Vlogging Stabilizer from Zhiyun-Tech has been updated with a powerful integrated fill light, upgraded motors, a new algorithm, and a wider clamp. It features 360° rotation, and with support for larger smartphones weighing 5.3 to 10.6 oz and measuring 0.4″ thick and 2 to 3.5″ wide, the SMOOTH 5S will even support select external lens/smartphone combinations. A wider space between each of the three axes enables you to create more extreme, cinematic angles.
Designed for one-person capture, this gimbal stabilizer also offers intuitive panel control, quick-switch modes, a robust runtime of up to 25 hours, and fast PD charging of only two hours. Compatibility with three mobile apps geared towards users of various levels enables you to live stream, control focus, and create time-lapse, cloning, dolly/zoom, and slow-motion effects.
Smartphone Compatibility
The SMOOTH 5S gimbal can accommodate smartphones measuring 2 to 3.5″ wide and up to 0.4″ thick and weighing from 5.3 to 10.6 oz, enabling you to use it with select smartphone and external lens combos
Integrated Fill Light
The integrated fill light helps illuminate your subject
3-Axis Design / 360° Rotation
- The wider space between each axis facilitates extreme angle capture
- 360° rotation lets you capture your entire space while vlogging
Motor Performance
Magnetic motors, an upgraded algorithm, and a wider clamp support larger phones than earlier SMOOTH models
Intuitive Control Panel
The control panel includes a round-cap joystick and visible shooting modes that enable you to make smooth fingertip adjustments during single-handed capture
Smartphone Apps
ZY Cami
The beginner-level ZY Cami app features a SMART mode, SmartFollow 3.0 mode, Gesture Control, Live Stream Master, and the ZY Cami Editor
StaCam
The StaCam app features pro-level functions like Parameter fine-tuning, exposure setup, lens switching, zoom and focus control, focus peaking, false color, highlight clipping, and LUT use
Filmic Pro
The pro-level Filmic Pro app offers features like manual override, lens switching, LED light control, set focus, and Reticle mode
Robust Runtime
With PD fast charging in just two hours and a maximum runtime of up to 25 hours, the SMOOTH 5S enables almost nonstop capture
Built-In Fill Light
Let your talent shine with the integrated fill light that provides a 5000K color temperature, a 90+ CPI rating, and 2W power
Optimal Stabilization
The SMOOTH 5S provides optimal stabilization while preserving the original video quality
Quick-Switch Modes
Multiple classic shooting options like PF (pan/follow), L (lock), F (follow), and POV (point-of-view) enable you to quickly switch modes to best suit the action
Dolly/Zoom Effect
The control wheel, focal length adjustment, and zoom-and-focus switch enable users to easily create dolly/zoom effects
AI Shooting Templates
The ZY Cami app provides multiple templates for easy content creation, while the StaCam app enables you to adjust pro parameters directly on the gimbal
Creative Effects
Smart Follow
Use the Smart Follow mode with hand gesture control to keep your subject in the spotlight
MagicClone Pano
Create an amusing clone effect using the MagicClone Pano function
Slow Motion and Timelapse
Use the Slow Motion and Timelapse functions to create dynamic motion effects
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