Osmo Mobile a bit pricey but if you post videos online a lot it’s worth every cent
Hand-held device keeps your smartphone stable in all three planes of motion, but its app is not completely satisfactory – happily, you don’t need the app to make your films
Video is all the rage on social media and DJI, the Shenzhen-based tech company best known for its drones, has recently released the Osmo Mobile, a new handheld stabiliser, to help users make smooth and cinematic videos with their smartphone.
Design and hardware
Compared with similar, but cheaper, smartphone gimbals on the market, such as Ruipai’s X-Cam Sight 2, the Osmo Mobile looks more sturdy and professional. Weighing 501g, its metallic built, black coating and generous grip all spell quality. It feels solid in the hand.
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The three-axis gimbal ensures the smartphone camera stays stable when the power is on: the base rotator (pan motor) swivels left and right, and that is connected to another rotating joint above (roll motor) that goes up and down and, finally, the grip itself (tilt motor) moves forward and backwards.
At the bottom of the handle is where the 980 mAh battery goes.
Osmo Mobile is designed for any kind of smartphone (Android or iOS) with width length ranging from 2.3 inches to 3.3 inches. The adjustable arms can accommodate, say, the iPhone SE as well as the 6S Plus.