Insta360 Flow 2 Pro ZDNET's key takeaways The Insta360 Flow 2 Pro Creator bundle is priced at $189.
It has a longer handle than the previous model, a more stable tripod, and convenient magnetic clamp system.
There is no cold shoe available for your mic, and Android support is a bit of an afterthought. $189.99 at Amazon $159.99 at Best Buy more buying choices
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Today's smartphone cameras are so good that you can be a content creator without spending thousands on a dedicated camera. The optical image stabilization they have is also very good, but you can capture more creative shots and shoot in more challenging conditions with a smartphone gimbal.
Insta360's latest smartphone gimbal, the Flow 2 Pro is one of the best options available, with advanced features and a reasonable price.
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I've been using the original Insta360 Flow gimbal since 2023, primarily to capture B-roll for my e-bike and running shoe reviews. It's a decent gimbal, but I have to extend the handle and tripod legs to fit my hand, and one leg broke so the tripod was no longer functional. I also had to remove my phone cases to use the extended clamp connector plate so that was a bit cumbersome.
The first thing I noticed about the Insta360 Flow 2 Pro smartphone gimbal was the longer handle with silicone grip on the front. The tripod was redesigned so that three metal legs extend down three inches from the base and then out to create a solid platform that holds my iPhone 17 Pro Max even when the telescoping stick, which extends out eight inches, is fully deployed.
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