Hohem iSteady V3 Ultra gimbal. ZDNET's key takeaways The Hohem iSteady V3 Ultra gimbal is available on Amazon for $169
This gimbal makes getting smooth video on your phone a breeze
The AI follow on the iSteady V3 Ultra is the best I've tested. View now at Amazon
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I do a lot of filming, in various situations and for different needs. Most of my filming is done with a cinema camera, but every once in a while, I can get away with shooting on my phone. But even with Android's built-in stabilization, I can't get the smooth footage I need while moving.
That's where a gimbal comes into play. There are plenty on the market, but I've yet to see a brand as affordable and useful as those made by Hohem, so when I received the iSteady V3 Ultra, I was excited to put it through its paces.
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I've used other Hohem gimbals, so I knew exactly what to expect. But this model is a considerable step up from the original iSteady V3, as the AI and stabilization have vastly improved.
My experience
One thing I've always respected about Hohem's gimbals is how easy they are to use. I can unbox one, attach my phone, turn it on, start the Hohem app, and start filming. That's really all there is to it.
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