With the popularity of smart phones, more and more people like to use mobile phones to take photos and videos, especially when traveling, they want to freeze the most beautiful moments. However, compared with photography, photography is more difficult. In addition to the influence of the hardware of the device itself, a large factor comes from the photographer itself, that is, the stability control of the human body over the mobile phone. In particular, when the mobile phone is used to shoot moving objects, or when shooting in motion, the picture often shakes, Even mobile phones that support the anti shake function cannot capture large motion pictures. In order to meet the needs of mobile phone photography, mobile phone stabilizers have gradually become popular. Today, the author introduces a very good mobile phone stabilizer - Feiyu SPG-C.

Feiyu SPG-C is produced by Feiyu Technology, a famous domestic stabilizer brand. Previously, Feiyu G4 handheld stabilizer launched by Feiyu Technology has become the product with the highest market share in Europe and the United States, and has also become the target of many domestic media procurement and assembly. In addition to G4, Feiyu also launched G4 Prp, G5, vimble c, SPG and other handheld stabilizers. The latest Feiyu SPG-C, as an upgraded version of SPG Live, has better stability. In terms of product packaging, Feiyu SPG-C is relatively simple and generous, with brand and product marks printed on both sides, which is very recognizable. In terms of accessories, Feiyu SPG-C provides a light counterweight, a heavy counterweight, a 3000mAh super large battery and a USB data cable.

SPG-C is mainly black, and some areas are decorated with gold. In addition to the stabilizer and accessories, the instruction manual is also an indispensable thing. Since the mobile phone stabilizer is a professional product, it may be difficult for Xiaobai to operate it directly, so the author suggests that you should read the instruction manual carefully before use and operate according to the instruction manual. Before use, place the 3000mAh super large battery in the battery compartment and connect the battery compartment to the main body of the stabilizer. Be sure to install it on the stabilizer before starting the machine.

SPG-C adopts the popular three-axis stability control system. Users can freely control the angle of the stabilizer through the four-way rocker, which is also the best way to control the stabilizer at present. Among them, the heading axis can control the bar body to rotate 360 degrees freely left and right, the roll axis can control 320 degrees left and right, and the pitch axis can control 320 degrees up and down. There is a dead angle between the roll axis and the pitch axis.

The control area of SPG-C is located in the middle of the handle. From top to bottom, there are status indicators, four-way rocker, switch/function keys, and Bluetooth shutter. Among them, the status indicator light can display 7 different flashing modes, corresponding to 7 different modes. For example, a single flashing blue light indicates that the stabilizer is in the heading following mode, and two flashing blue lights indicate that the stabilizer is in the heading and pitching following mode. See the instruction manual for details; The four-way rocker key can control the steering angle of the rocker; In addition to controlling the power switch, the On/Off key is also a function key. By clicking, double clicking and other operations, different modes such as follow/lock, heading/pitch follow can be switched; The Bluetooth shutter button can control the phone to take photos and record video, and mode switching can be performed by clicking and long pressing.

SPG-C uses USB data cable for charging. The power adapter needs to be provided by itself. There is no separate battery charger for the battery. Of course, the battery can also be taken out and charged with the self provided battery charger. The USB interface is located on the left side of the control area, and the protective cover needs to be removed when charging. Since the USB interface is somewhat recessed, it is better to use the original data cable for charging. In addition to charging SPG-C through power adapter, mobile power can also be used for direct charging. However, some netizens suggested that the author should not use 2A fast charging, and the best voltage is 1-1.5A.

In addition to various buttons on the front, there is a trigger key and a 1/4-inch screw hole on the back of the SPG-C handle. The trigger key function is also very important. Press and hold the trigger key while operating the up and down four-way rocker to realize the manual zoom function. The 1/4-inch screw hole can be used to install a tripod, a phone back clip, a microphone, etc.

In addition, there is also a 1/4-inch screw hole at the bottom of the handle. This 1/4-inch screw hole can also be used to install a tripod. Of course, there is a more important function, which is to connect the extension rod. It is very suitable for outdoor live broadcast. The official website also has a universal extension rod, which can be freely retracted. The price is not very expensive, only 89 yuan. In order to increase the grip comfort of the handle, the outside of the handle is also covered with a layer of silicone soft film.

The back clip of SPG-C is very strong, and the clamping force is also very large. In order to protect the phone from scratches, thick rubber protective pads are added at the inside of both ends of the back clip, which can not only protect and buffer the phone, but also firmly fix the phone with the strong damping of rubber. In the user manual, SPG-C does not specify the maximum size of the phone supported by the back clip, but the 5.15-inch Xiaomi 6, 5.5-inch VIVO X9 and iPhone 7 Plus can be easily clamped after measurement, and the phone can be fixed up to 6-inch by visual inspection.

The SPG-C counterweight is designed on the outside of the pitch axis and supports free unloading. Users can choose to increase or decrease the weight of the counterweight according to the weight of their mobile phones. If Xiaomi 6 or iPhone 7 Plus phones are used, the author suggests adding a light counterweight, so that the stability of the stabilizer will be better.

SPG-C is connected to the mobile phone through Bluetooth. Users need to download Feiyun ON in advance to realize the interconnection between the stabilizer and the mobile phone. Before use, first fix the phone on the back clip of the stabilizer, then press and hold the On/Off key. After the angle of the stabilizer is adjusted, click to enter Feiyun ON, select the corresponding stabilizer model, and connect the PTZ. Jumping to the camera interface means that the connection is successful.

The Feiyun ON interface is very simple and very similar to the mobile camera interface. The left area is the setting area, where you can set IOS, white balance, focusing mode, camera parameters such as heading speed, pitch speed timer, continuous shooting mode, etc., as well as PTZ parameters such as motor strength, tracking adjustment, rocker adjustment, etc. On the right side is the function area, where you can switch between camera mode, panoramic mode and delay mode.

About exposure values IOS、 The settings such as white balance and focusing mode are familiar and simplest. Users can choose and adjust the corresponding parameter values according to their shooting habits.  

For the settings of rocker, follower and motor strength, the author suggests that ordinary users should not adjust them. The default parameters are strictly regulated and tested by Feiyu. Of course, if you accidentally set them incorrectly, you can also choose to restore the factory settings. If you really want to adjust the PTZ parameters, it is not particularly difficult. The APP interface is also very clear. Maybe what you customize is the best for you.

In terms of control, the four-way rocker can be moved up, down, left and right to control the direction of the stabilizer. The whole operation is also very smooth, without any delay or jamming. In addition, it can be used with the official intelligent Bluetooth remote control to shoot, which can achieve long-distance override, and is very convenient.

SPG-C supports three operating modes, including heading following, heading and pitching following, and locking mode. The heading following mode can ensure that the pitching and rolling directions remain unchanged, and the lens rotates in the direction of the handle rotation; The heading and pitching follow mode can ensure that the direction of the roll axis remains unchanged, and the lens rotates with the direction of the handle rotation; The locking mode level lens remains unchanged, and users can select different modes according to shooting requirements.

In addition, SPG-C also supports the self timer mode. When the included angle between the pitch axis and the heading axis is less than 30 degrees, click the function key to quickly switch to the self timer mode (vertical mode). If you want to restore to the horizontal mode, just click the function key again to successfully switch back to the horizontal mode.

When taking photos, it is inevitable to adjust the focus of the picture. Feiyu SPG-C's original trigger key (in fact, the zoom key), combined with four-way rocker operation, can realize real-time mobile phone lens focus adjustment in shooting, manual focusing, and ease of distance. The specific method is to press and hold the trigger key while operating the four-way rocker up and down.

Handheld phone recording picture

Handheld stabilizer recording picture

Without comparison, I didn't think about it. In order to test the shooting with and without stabilizers, the author specially held the mobile phone and the mobile phone equipped with stabilizers to take pictures during running. The comparison results are also very obvious. The pictures recorded by the mobile phone are shaking abnormally, which makes you feel seasick. The pictures shot by the mobile phone equipped with the stabilizer are really stable, and the whole picture is like moving directly to the past.

In general, Feiyu SPG-C is a very good mobile phone stabilizer. While continuing the lightweight appearance and high stability of the SPG series, it also innovatively adds the trigger key, which can realize manual zoom, shoot pictures freely from far to near, and the pictures are also very stable. The built-in 22650mAh super large battery can be used for about 7 hours at a time, and its endurance is also very outstanding. It supports free switchover between horizontal and vertical rows. In addition to manual control, it also supports Bluetooth remote control. Camera photography also supports face recognition, panoramic mode, delay mode, etc., and can manually set rocker, follower, motor strength, etc., which is very user-friendly. Finally, the author suggests that an image post editing function can be added to the APP, which will be more perfect.

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