The Zhiyun-Tech SMOOTH-X Smartphone Gimbal Combo Kit (Grey) comes with the gimbal, a mini tripod, a charging cable, and a bag to carry everything in. The SMOOTH-X gimbal is very small, and the fact that it folds up makes it even smaller. But even though it's a pocket-sized gimbal, it can also be extended out like a selfie stick, in which case it works as both a gimbal and a selfie stick, letting you take 2-axis stabilised video and photos from more angles, including group shots.
The telescoping bar extends about 10", making the total length of the SMOOTH-X when it is fully extended about 20". When the telescoping bar is all the way back, the gimbal is about 10" long. It has an adjustable mount that can hold phones up to 3.5 inches, and you can place your phone horizontally or vertically to take both standard and portrait shots. Once your phone is attached, you can easily change the orientation with the press of a button. A battery that comes with the device lets it run for an average of 4 hours and standby for up to 5.5 hours.
This gimbal is easy to use and comes with an iOS/Android app that greatly increases your options. The app has creative features like slow motion, time-lapse, panorama, and the ability to automatically follow a subject once it is in the frame. It also lets you do some basic editing to the videos you record. You can easily cut out parts of a video, add music, subtitles, and more.
The SMOOTH-X has an app that lets you control it, but it also has a physical joystick and other controls that work directly with your phone. Also, this smart gimbal can be controlled with intelligent hand gestures. With this feature, you can take a picture or start making a video by making a "V" sign or waving to the camera. The USB cable that comes with the gimbal can be used to charge the battery. The 1/4"-20 mounting thread on the bottom of the gimbal lets you attach the included tripod, which can be used as an extension or a stand.
