Smartphone gimbals have become a dime a dozen at this point, but who are the leaders right now? Here are our top three gimbals that you should be looking at if you are in the market for one.
Who is using a smartphone gimbal?
It feels like smartphone gimbals were all the rage with the rise of social media a decade or so ago. Back then, the only option was really just DJI, and they’re still the leader. However, with corporate America realizing they need a bigger social media team and being an “influencer” has now become an actual career path, more companies have entered the market.
Most of these options are tailored towards the casual consumer, someone that wants something for social media content or even as a webcam. However, in reality, most users of gimbals turn out to be members of a communication or social media team for companies looking for an easy content creation tool.
Although it’s a fun tool for those looking to have stabilized video for small-time filmmakers, aspiring influencers, or someone just wanting to capture some family moments.
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So, which one should you buy? Here are our suggestions.
DJI Osmo Mobile 7P
Starting with the OG, DJI’s latest Osmo Mobile is jam-packed with features that would be useful for anyone needing a gimbal. From the included selfie stick, ActiveTrack, and support for pretty much any mainstream smartphone on the market.
What makes the Osmo Mobile 7P different from its predecessors is its addition of an external tracking module that provides enhanced tracking capabilities to your phone without the need to use the DJI Mimo app. It also doubles as a light to brighten up your subject and a receiver for your DJI Mic 2 and Mic Mini transmitters. However, you’ll see that they aren’t the only ones with similar accessories.
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