1、 Preface

Since home After having a baby, I will take her to the photo studio to take a set of art photos almost every year. Later, I seldom went there after I bought a camera. It was also very good to take photos and videos of her in the park around the community. Although my skills are not good, truth is the most important.

Every year during the May Day and National Day holidays, I also take my daughter out to play, but basically I don't take a camera. First, there are so many things with children that the box can't hold them; Second, Nikon D7100+50 fixed lens, flash and other accessories are also very tired when climbing mountains and wading rivers.

Therefore, when going abroad, we mainly take photos on our mobile phones. The pictures are so sloppy that we can't watch the videos, which makes us dizzy.

this Secondary Lei Feng net Love to play computer games The widely tested Zhiyun Smooth-3 handheld stabilizer can just solve my urgent need. I will be able to make a big movie in the future. Let's take a look at Zhiyun Smooth-3, a handheld stabilizer that costs 1899 yuan.

2、 Packaging accessories

The package of Zhiyun Smooth-3 is white with black characters. In the middle of the package is the appearance of the handheld stabilizer. On the left is Zhiyun's calligraphy font, and on the right is the Smooth-3 model name.

The back is also printed with black characters on a white background, the right side is also printed with Zhiyun's calligraphy font, and the left side is the product function introduction. The PTZ quickly adjusts camera parameters, the manual joystick real-time zoom, 14 hour long endurance, and the 5th generation of honeycomb stability control algorithm system.

The inner package of the stabilizer is a white paper box, and the color package just now is covered on this inner package. After opening the package, you can see the backpack where the stabilizer is placed. Two white paper boxes store the backpack shoulder straps and data lines, which also play the role of fixing the backpack.

This is the family photo of Zhiyun Smooth-3, which stores the backpack, shoulder strap, data cable and instructions of the stabilizer.

The data cable is black rubber flat wire, one end is Micro USB interface, and the other end is ordinary USB interface.

The shoulder belt is made of black woven material, which is very long and adjustable. The fixed buckle is similar to the key ring design.

The instructions of Zhiyun Smooth-3 are printed in color and contain many contents, such as product structure introduction, installation steps introduction, mobile app use introduction, precautions introduction, etc.

Then take a look at the backpack. It is made of black hard plastic and has a brushed texture on the surface. Looking outside, it looks like a violin. The logo of Zhiyun is printed on the raised position of the tail.

The zipper of the backpack is red, which is very eye-catching. In addition, the black and red matching is also very beautiful.

The bottom of the backpack is flat, and the edges are curved. In fact, the backpack can absorb dust, but just wipe it with a towel.

When the zipper is opened, you can see the inside of the backpack. Zhiyun Smooth-3 is fixed in the special sponge groove, and the upper cover also has corresponding grooves for up and down consolidation and fixation. You should remember how to place the stabilizer. If the position is wrong, the cover cannot be closed.

3、 Appearance details

The overall appearance of Zhiyun Smooth-3 is black, and the whole body is made of metal. The rotating part of the PTZ is divided into red coils. The black and red theme is still very classic. The handle of the stabilizer is longer than that of Zhiyun Smooth Q, so the overall component is slightly heavier.

Start with the handle of Zhiyun Smooth-3, which is the main functional area of the handle. The upper end of the red split coil is the heading axis, which mainly controls the direction of the video. The lower part is the operation area. The rocker in the middle can operate the PTZ to move left and right, up and down. The indicator light is on the upper right corner of the rocker. Yellow represents standby, and blue represents startup. The "M" key on the left below is the mode switch key. Click and double click to switch the mode. Long press for 1 second to enter standby, and then long press for 1 second to wake up. In full lock mode, click to switch to left and right follow mode, then double-click to enter full follow mode, and then double-click to return to full lock mode, and vice versa. However, the current mode cannot be known immediately. If only there was an indicator light or screen that could display the current mode. On the right are the power on key and the photo key. If the yellow light turns to blue after 3 seconds of long press, the power on is successful. If the power is off after 3 seconds of long press, you can take photos by pressing twice in the process of taking videos.

There is a screw hole on the left side of the operation area to fix the pan tilt. If it is changed to black, it will be more harmonious. The middle part is the Micro USB interface, which is used for firmware update and stabilizer charging. There is a dial knob at the bottom, which can adjust zoom ISO、 White balance, shutter time, exposure compensation and other functions are similar to those of some entry-level SLR.

There is also a screw on the upper right of the operation area, which is slightly protruding. In the middle is the mark of Zhiyun Smooth-3 model, and there is an FN button, which can realize some functions with the left wheel.

There is a circle of anti slip lines on the upper and lower ends of the handle. There is a big round hole at the bottom and five small holes around the handle for extended shooting. It can also be fixed to the tripod of the camera. There is a small hole with a label that has passed the inspection.

Let's take a look at the PTZ. The position I touch with my thumb is the mobile phone clip. The balance position of the fixed mobile phone clip is adjustable. The industrial standards to be followed are written on the back, and the bottom is marked "make in China". The balance bar is a bit like a scale bar, which is adjusted by manual movement. Someone asked why we should adjust it. Because the weight of each mobile phone is different, the original balance point has changed, so we need to readjust it.

There are large anti-skid rubber pads inside and on both sides of the clip, which can also prevent the phone cover from being scratched by the PTZ. The phone clip can be extended to accommodate phones of different sizes. However, the clip has great clamping force and it is hard to open it with one hand.

This is the pitch axis, which can adjust the vertical direction of the phone. It is especially easy to use when taking a selfie. The Micro USB interface beside can charge the phone. There is a problem here. If the mobile phone is installed horizontally, the charging port of the mobile phone will be blocked, and the charging wire cannot be inserted. The mobile phone can only be flushed by turning the mobile phone upside down and putting the mobile phone port to the left, but it will drag a wire, which is inconvenient. If the phone is placed vertically, there is no problem.

This is the horizontal roller, which can adjust the vertical direction of the phone. The logo of Zhiyun is printed on it. There is a small knob on the side to adjust the position of the fixed caliper.

The large knob on the back of the phone clip can be used to adjust the horizontal and vertical directions of the phone. Similarly, the side of the screw has anti slip lines.

Unscrew the lower end of the handle to take out the rechargeable battery. Remember the positive and negative directions of the battery. Don't install it backwards at that time. The positive pole is upward and the negative pole is downward.

This is the thread of the handle, very bright. The middle part is copper, with a large contact area.

This is the rechargeable battery of Zhiyun. It is white, with Zhiyun's LOGO on it, 3.7V, 4600mAh, and its center of gravity is balanced. It can be used for 14 hours in theory. Of course, we seldom use it continuously for such a long time, and the memory card cannot store such a long video.

Connect the stabilizer to the computer with the data cable. The indicator light on the back of the handle operating surface turns red, indicating that it is charging, and turns blue when it is fully charged. What should be mentioned here is that if the stabilizer needs to update the firmware, download the firmware from the official website, and then update it in two ways: one is to download the calibration and upgrade tool to update the firmware, and the other is to directly copy the firmware to the USB flash drive of the stabilizer identified by the computer, and overwrite the original firmware, that is, the upgrade is successful, which is very convenient.

4、 Installing the phone

The unit weight of the Zhiyun Smooth-3 handheld stabilizer is 519g (including the battery). After installing my iPhone SE, the weight is 656g. The weight is more than one kilogram. It is not a problem for adults to hold it with one hand, while children need to hold it with both hands.

This is the installation effect of the 4-inch iPhone SE phone. It should be mentioned here that my iPhone SE is equipped with a thick phone case.

This is the installation effect of the back of the phone. It is recommended to fix the stabilizer with one hand during installation, otherwise it will run left and right. This is the installation in the horizontal direction. The vertical direction can be adjusted by adjusting the large knob. There is a good installation effect behind.

I originally made two GIF dynamic pictures here, but the website supports 5M at most, so I can't share them with you. I will upload them to Youku to show you the stability of the video. The quality of the picture has been compressed by Youku. Sorry.

This is the dynamic diagram of power on. Press and hold the power on key for 3 seconds, and the blue light comes on. After startup, the SmartCloud Smooth-3 handheld stabilizer automatically adjusts to the horizontal balance state. My arm swings left and right, up and down, and the PTZ still keeps its original posture, so as to maintain the stability of the video in motion.

This is the dynamic diagram of the horizontal and vertical rotation of the PTZ controlled by the handle keys. You can shoot videos dynamically. My mobile phone is 4 inches. The pitch axis can operate at an angle of - 135 ° to+185 °, and the translation axis can operate at an angle of 360 °.

5、 APP software

My mobile phone is iPhoneSE. You can download ZYPlay in the APP Store for use. After starting the APP, you need to turn on the Bluetooth of the phone at the same time and start the stabilizer. Search Smooth88ED and click. In addition, the APP also has a "My", in which you can view tutorials and FAQs.

Click the camera to enter the camera interface directly. There are homepage, video, camera, PTZ, and filter functions on the top, and settings, camera/video switching, shooting buttons, front and rear video switching, and picture and video viewing functions on the bottom. The following large virtual buttons, white for camera and red for video, are the same as mobile camera. Click the picture to see the pictures and videos taken by the software, which are classified according to the shooting time.

The video has four modes: default, slow motion, delay photography, and mobile delay photography. There are two modes: filter with or without, and Leng Yan. Click the setting button in the lower left corner to set the PTZ, calibration, advanced, general, and live broadcast.

There are four options for video: resolution, white balance, manual mode and grid. There are three resolutions: 1280X720, 1980X1080 30fps and 1980X1080 60fps. There are three modes for white balance: automatic, sunny, cloudy and fluorescent.

Video can be switched to manual mode or set to grid. There are four modes: Yes/No, Grid, Grid+Diagonal, and Center Point. Finally, there are three options for PTZ settings: profile, application scenario and remote control.

The scene modes in the PTZ include walking, movement and customization. The application scenes include shooting and control. The remote controller can operate the stabilizer in three modes: left and right following, full locking and full following.

6、 Outdoor experience

It's sunny on weekends. According to the convention, I take my daughter to the cinema to watch animated movies once a month, and take outdoor photos in the square of the university town.

The movie doesn't start until 3:00 pm. After lunch, I take the girl to the outside. The little thing is also very cooperative. I think it's about popcorn and drinks. I asked her to give me the current model, but she didn't have any opinions. Let me feel that this little thing is afraid of going to the movies and eating popcorn!

Zhiyun Smooth-3 handheld stabilizer has adjusted the length of the shoulder belt. The little girl is just carrying it. The backpack is not heavy, and she is willing to carry it.

While the girl was full of interest, she quickly took out the Zhiyun Smooth-3 handheld stabilizer to experience the experience.

The installation of the mobile phone is very simple. Open the phone clip and tighten the screws on the back. Then you need to adjust the balance of the mobile phone, loosen the small screws below, gradually move the scale, find the balance point, and then fix the screws. The phone clip can load 75g-260g mobile phones, which is also the balance category of the balance bar.

After the mobile phone is fixed and the PTZ is adjusted, it can be turned on for use. Long press the power on button and the yellow light flashes quickly for 3 seconds, and then it stays on for 1 second. It turns into a blue light and turns on successfully. After the stabilizer starts, it automatically adjusts the horizontal and vertical directions. Similarly, long press the start button and the yellow light flashes quickly for 3 seconds, and then it will stay on for 1 second. The indicator light is off, and the shutdown is successful. Four flashes of blue light indicate 75% - 100% power, three flashes indicate 50% - 75% power, two flashes indicate 25% - 50% power, and one flash indicates low power. If the red light is always on, it means that the PTZ is faulty.

Open the mobile phone Bluetooth and APP software ZY Play, click Connect Device, select Smooth8680 from the Bluetooth devices found, and the connection is successful.

After the Bluetooth connection is successful, click the camera to enter the shooting. Place the mobile phone horizontally. Press the key to adjust the vertical direction, shoot the ground, shoot the sky and shoot the people. You can adjust it without moving your arm.

This is the effect of setting the mobile phone in the vertical direction, which is more suitable for live broadcast. If the mobile phone has no power, the mobile phone interface is below, which can be directly connected to the stabilizer for charging, or directly connected to the mobile power supply. Yesterday, I watched a press conference of a peripheral device on Weibo. The host held a mobile phone to broadcast the live broadcast on Weibo. The picture was dizzy and dizzy. If it was replaced with a stabilizer, it would improve a lot. What's the specific comparison effect? There is a GIF dynamic demonstration behind.

Holding the stabilizer to take photos, you can also take selfies in addition to taking videos. Moreover, this is an era when people love to take selfies, especially girls. In addition to taking self photos, short self videos are also popular now. Compared with the ordinary self timer, the main feature of the handheld stabilizer is that it can maintain good stability and can easily operate the self timer angle of the mobile phone. However, the length of the lever is not as long as the self timer, which is not the main purpose of the handheld stabilizer. In addition, the handle can be lengthened and a fixed hole is reserved.

This is the effect of installing your family's 5.5 inch LeEco mobile phone on the stabilizer. The phone clip can still be used universally. However, if you want to fix the sports camera, you need to purchase another sports camera splint adapter, which is inexpensive and costs dozens of yuan each.

The girl saw how excited I was to take photos and hurried to play. But this little girl likes taking selfies very much. The balance of the pan tilt made her laugh. She said, "Dad, this thing looks like an ostrich.". Yes, it really looks like the ostrich when it runs.

I originally made three GIF motion pictures, but the website supports 5M at most, so I can't share them with you. I will upload them to Youku to show you the stability of the video. The picture quality has been compressed by Youku. Sorry.

The above picture shows the movement effect of the direct handheld shooting of the iPhone SE. The picture shakes violently. The following figure shows the effect of installing iPhoneSE into the SmartCloud Smooth-3 handheld stabilizer. Is the picture much more stable and the effect significantly improved. But when I was shooting, I just wanted to demonstrate the stability. I forgot to set the white balance, and the picture was a bit bright.

This is a video of me standing still and shooting this girl playing with branches. I try to move the picture left and right through the rocker, and zoom through the wheel to test the shooting effect. The picture zoom is still flat.

This is the clip of my little girl dancing in the vertical mode instead of the stabilizer's mobile phone. After more than a year of dancing classes, I now jump up after playing music. I shot the girl 360 around her. After using the stabilizer, the picture was very stable, and there was no vertigo of pure hand-held shooting. Therefore, if you want to use your mobile phone to shoot short videos, it is recommended to use the handheld stabilizer for shooting. The effect is better.

7、 Summary

Zhiyun Smooth-3 handheld stabilizer, currently priced at 1899 yuan. The body is made of black metal, with a black and red theme, which has a good complexion. With three axis adjustment of pitch axis, roll axis and heading axis, the phone clip can be adjusted in size, and my 4-inch iPhone SE and my family's 5.5 inch LeEco phone can be fixed. Through the rocker on the operating handle, you can control the heading axis and pitch axis of the stabilizer to adjust the direction of the mobile phone. The stabilizer can install the mobile phone horizontally and vertically, and can shoot different types of videos. Personally, horizontal installation is suitable for video capture, and vertical installation is suitable for live video broadcast. In addition, zoom ISO、 White balance, shutter time, exposure compensation and other functions. The stabilizer is equipped with a 3.7V, 4600mAh battery, which can theoretically last for 14 hours. In addition, there is an interface on the side of the pitch axis, which can charge the mobile phone for a rainy day. The unit weight of the stabilizer, including the battery, is 519g. In addition, the iPhone SE has 656g. The weight is slightly heavier than that of similar products. It is estimated that the handle is longer. Through the mobile phone APP, you can shoot regular videos, slow motion, delayed photography videos, and adjust the video resolution and white balance. The maximum resolution can be set to 1920X1080 60fps. The white balance can be set to sunny, cloudy and other modes, and can also increase the cool and beautiful filter effect. Finally, summarize the advantages and disadvantages of Zhiyun Smooth-3 handheld stabilizer.

[Advantages]:

-Metal body, black and red theme color, beautiful and durable.

-It has three axis adjustment of pitch axis, roll axis and heading axis.

-One hand control rocker and dial wheel can change direction, zoom, white balance and other operations.

-The stabilizer has a 4600mAh battery, which has a long life and can also charge the mobile phone.

-ZYPlay's APP has rich functions.

[Deficiency]:

-With 519g of battery and 656g of mobile phone, the weight is not bad for boys, but slightly too heavy for girls or children.

-The current mode of the stabilizer. If there is an indicator or the screen shows the current mode, it would be better. -

-When the phone is installed horizontally, the charger interface will be blocked.

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