1、 Preface

With the popularization of smart phones, more and more wonderful videos are generated from personal phones. When pixels, clarity and endurance are no longer factors that restrict mobile phone camera shooting, we begin to consider how to improve the shooting effect. It has always been a big problem to hold a mobile phone to shoot jitters. Especially when shooting moving objects, running, jumping, and going up and down stairs will cause mobile phone image jitters, so "stability" has become the key word of shooting. If you fail to upgrade your "steady shooting" ability in a short time, you can use the professional prop "three-axis stabilizer" to improve your shooting ability.

This is a small video shot by the author with his mobile phone. It can be seen from the video that the video jitters severely when going up and down steps and turning the angle of view, which seriously affects the viewing. So today we are going to see how the SmartCloud SMOOTH-II three-axis mobile phone stabilizer can make your mobile phone feel like a blockbuster.

2、 Unpacking

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▲ Zhiyun SMOOTH-II three-axis mobile phone stabilizer, in fact, it is my first time to contact the mobile phone stabilizer, but I want to see the picture on the front of the packaging box to understand how it is used.

▲ On the back of the package is a description of keys and a list of accessories, as well as a description of the degree of rotation of SMOOTH-II, through which you can understand the use and functions of SMOOTH-II.

▲ There are not many things but the layout is very harmonious. The host, counterweight, anti-collision sticker, USB data cable and battery are reasonably distributed in the foam protection box.

3、 Host appearance

▲ The whole picture of Zhiyun SMOOTH-II, "the metallized integrated body formed by CNC fully automatic numerical control processing", is a bit professional, just to tell you, it feels very good.

▲ This is all the mechanisms and keys of SMOOTH-II. Let's take a look at its detailed diagram.

▲ The 5-way remote sensing button is used to enable users to quickly get started. The power button and the paddle can handle all functions with one hand, whether it is on/off or focusing, remote control, simple and convenient.

▲ The three axes of SMOOTH-II are roll axis, pitch axis and heading axis. You can view the rotation angle of the three-axis through the figure above.

▲ The allowable rotation angle of the pitch axis is 320 °. The Zhiyun LOGO on the cover feels very Chinese.  

▲ The heading axis allows 360 ° rotation and can be used when taking panoramic pictures.

▲ The rotation angle of the horizontal roller is also 320 °. These three axes constitute a stabilizer, allowing you to shoot up and down without worry.  

▲ All metal design fixture is equipped with sponge blocks on three sides, which not only plays a role in shockproof but also has a good protective effect. The positioning bolt on the back can easily fasten the mobile phone, which is convenient and fast.

▲ A single 18650 battery is used, and the power supply can be connected to the micro USB port of the machine body, which supports the stabilizer to charge at the same time under the working state, so it can be said that the unlimited life has been achieved.

▲ The 1/4 universal screw port at the bottom of the fuselage can be used with all kinds of photographic equipment, such as tripod, extension rod and suction cup, so it can not only be held in hand, but also shoot delay and achieve the effect of rocker arm.

▲ Through the understanding of the parameters of Zhiyun SMOOTH-II and the preliminary experience, the Zhiyun SMOOTH-II stabilizer still has a certain amount of weight in the hand, and the all metal integrated body brings excellent hand feel. Next, let's experience the "stable" experience brought by Smart Cloud SMOOTH-II.

4、 Actual use

▲ This is the mode switching of Zhiyun SMOOTH-II stabilizer. If you want to do a good job, you must first take advantage of its tools, so you can use it easily and quickly only after you thoroughly study it. The three modes of full follow, lock and follow have their own usage scenarios. This requires a good study.

▲ Download the mobile APP exclusive to Zhiyun, including Zhiyun handheld assistant and Zhiyun Camera. SMOOTH-II can be adjusted and set in the handheld assistant.

▲ It includes real-time monitoring of SMOOTH-II, Bluetooth signal strength, battery voltage and angle, and can directly control SMOOTH-II through mobile phones. Mode selection, angle control, etc.

▲ SMOOTH-II machine calibration. When the machine has an angle problem, it needs to be calibrated with software. Guarantee angle.

This is an actual shooting effect. It is in the same scene as the video at the beginning of the article. Although the video is not long, it can be clearly seen that the anti shake has been done well. It can be said that SMOOTH-II provides us with a good experience in terms of "stability".

5、 Summary

Based on the popularity of smart phones and high-definition cameras, I think there will be more and more cameras like Zhiyun SMOOTH-II three-axis mobile phone stabilizers. Think about the cool feeling when people outside take out a selfie stick and you take out a Zhiyun with its own "stability" skills. In the experience of Zhiyun, the SMOOTH-II all metal body has a sense of modern technology. The operation mode under the control of one hand not only brings convenience, but also brings every wonderful moment that cannot be missed.