Why Mark, you don't name the products that you are reviewing in your titles and descriptions? I mean, I love your videos but this strategy of titling your videos is a bit annoying.
Not naming the product or discussing the brand is becoming a problem for me. I like you and did like the content, but you're wasting my time with this approach. And your link took me to a variety of gimbals... More time wasted. Wish you the best as you're such a nice guy and you have overall been helpful.
I just brought this. I have just used it. Best piece of kit I have brought in years. Superbly built, value for money and amazing features. Motion control is a game changer. Thank u for providing a great review. I was going to save for a more expensive gimble, however it does everything the expensive gimble does and more. The motion tracking is amazing.
Before buying for the AI tracking feature, be aware of some significant limitations: if the light is less than full daylight, it will tend to lose the subject; subject needs to be fairly close, about 5 meters or less or it will tend to lose the subject (only wide-angle with this for tracking); if subject has a helmet or other gear, it may have trouble "seeing" your start/stop signals; if subject turns around, it may lose the subject; it will not re-acquire the subject once it's been lost as some of the app-based trackers can do. This is good more for close-in work indoors or outside daytime probably with a camera operator.
Sir, I conducted a search for this and other similar set-ups/functions. Overwhelmed exhausted, and disappointed, I still can't find a decent gimbal with AI. I went as high as $500 and there was still none the was fail-proof. I realize that with our super modest existence, $500 is lot of money but do folks in the city have such resources that they can pay that amount despite them(the gimbals anyway) not preforming flawlessly? Could you recommend a decent gimbal+ AI for under $500? Sincerely
For the price on Amazon, this is a nice gimbal. However, from what I've seen online, the Ronin SC or really anything DJI is recommended as a starting point with the Ronin SC being the cheapest one and the Ronin RSC2 being next up in the lineup. Then after your gimbal, you can get a counterweight/counterbalance and upgraded handle or dual grips of needed. The problem with the DJI that the Hohem tries to solve is that they give you an "AI camera" for object focus tracking, something DJI relies on a smartphone for. Most cinematographers in the DJI Ronin gimbal ecosystem won't need or want an "AI camera" on their gimbal because they likely have a smartphone they can use for the DJI Ronin app. This Hohem gimbal is not rated all that great on Amazon. It is said to be glitchy and the movements when tracking isn't smooth and precise. I'd stick to DJI where it is a known good brand and it just works well and can be serviced and repaired and you can get spare parts and upgrades when needed.
Has anybody used this with the Fuji X cameras? I have an old XT3 and was wondering if this would work. I notice the Amazon listing does not mention Fuji at all.
I was wondering if the AI feature could be used for dogs. Is it possible to use the hand signal behind the dogs and move out of the way letting AI do the tracking on them? Just an FYI, its not hiding behind a chihuahua but a 90lb Lab!
I am re-watching your Zhiyun Crane-M3S (Best Gimbal for the Canon M50) video. I guess, between the two, this gimbal is a better choice for my M-50 Mkii as I plan to put the camera into untrained hands, as I ask people to records me in action for my YT videos.
Yes, but depending on the lens you mount. Look for the weigh specifications of the camera+lens if it is bellow 1200-1300 gr, it will work, unless its a very long lens tha you cant balance. The maximum I managed to balance is a Sony a7IV+Samyang 135 mm 1.8
Looks like it works pretty well as gimbal and tracking is great, but sadly my setup weights more, guess I'll have to wait till they release something bigger
Thank you very much for the very good tutorial. I have a question, could I select a person from the app? For example, or is there a way to select a person in some way so that the AI follows my subject while I use the gimbal? Imagine this scenario... a wedding and the bride won't remember to turn around and give the ok sign... you know what I mean? How do I tell the AI gimbal camera to follow anyone I need, without them having to do anything.
Hi, is it possible to change the framing of the person in angle? For example filming only the bottom half of a person ? Thank you for this great video🙏🏼
Does the AI tracking work without a clear view of the face? Like if you were wearing a motorcycle helmet? Also, would you be able to start the tracking and then walk out of view, maybe around a corner, to start the shot and have it pick up tracking as soon as you come into view?
I haven´t tried it with a helmet, but it should work, as it is tracking the body once it picks up the "ok" sign. It track you even if you have your back turn on it. I tried to hide from it behind a shelf for a second and it stops tracking, but regain track immediately after me reapearing in the frame. I don´t know how long it waits for you, but you definetly can pull off the "around the corner" shot.
@ViktorStudiosOficial Awesome! Thanks for the update. I'm going to have to try it out for my channel. Probably set one up on a trail, hit record and then sprint back to my motorcycle, lol
Do you know if they are going to offer a beefier model for professionals? R5c + Rf lenses and accessories could be 5 plus lbs…. So for me we have to go main line brands….
I use a z 8 and z7-2 in honesty the auto focus is not the best. Even foucs peeking needs attention as it can be if E .the idea of this tracker sounds great. Question would it improve bird photography if so it's a master stroke . I will be purchasing but into the new year. I found all your blogs helpful. You're clear and make sense in your answers.. really I enjoy the z8 it's amazing the z 40 mm f2 on the z 8 for it's price is amazing .... So I will be watching on a regular basis.thanks for your hard work and most of all your honesty. Please try a few bird shots for me using the gimbal 👃I will before- ever grateful. Or have I missed something on gimbals or found a new use for it 😅
Hello, if you lock the tracking on one subject with the ok sign, can you change it on your smartphone? For example, you have multiple subjects in a frame, you follow the 1st subject on the first 15 seconds and follow the 2nd subject on the next 15 seconds, can you manually change the target of the tracking on a smartphone?
Bigger up and down movements are poor gimbal technique, smaller ones/jitters are generally gimbal performance. I am not using an ND filter, so you might also be seeing the lack of motion blur, which can make the image look jumpy, especially when panning.
The gimbal stabilization is not the best. It doesn´s shake or anything, i fact if left on the floor it is rock solid, but if you move without proper ninja walk, there are small jitters, which i suspect are related to the stabilization algorithm, becouse the motors are powerfull enough for medium size cameras. Hopefully they can adress that with firmware updates, but I don´t have very high hopes.
If it could handle a heavier load and the sensor would be able to track a little closer (zoom closer) it would be great for live events of speakers who walks around so much.
This is amazing! I have recently started using activetrack on my DJI Ronin SC (great gimbal for the price.) The only downside is its super cumbersome to balance your phone on top of the hot shoe, then you have to ensure sure three items are charged (phone, camera, gimbal), connect the phone to gimbal via bluetooth, and (if filming yourself) you can't see what's on the phone screen to identify and start tracking yourself. I dug around for a while hoping that DJI had a solution to this, and it appears that their best solution is the "Raveneye" transmission system which takes an hdmi feed from your camera, connects to a phone via wifi, phone connected to the gimbal via bluetooth (talk about an EMF nightmare.) The raveneye also only works with their higher end models, not the Ronin SC. The built in camera/sensor and AI features on this rig solves all of that for me. And at a price point under $300 I will definitely be giving it a go!
I think a real limitation is that, while there are many cameras well within its advertised weight carrying capacity, many of them are outside the size they specify as maximum. This seems to be aimed at cameras around the size of a Sony ZV-E10. At least they do specify the size. Just be sure to note it before buying.
Mark…. Ditto on the Sony auto framing, it’s cool but just kinda takes you out of the moment with that motion blur. Hohem just sent me this gimbal and it’s really interesting! I’ve been messing with the AI and my fx30 with the sigma 18-50, however I keep getting slightly cropped out top of frame, you think this works best with wide angle lenses?
I was using the a6700 and the sigma 18-50. So basically the same setup. I was mindful that the gimbal has no idea what the camera is seeing, so I may have been working with that in mind from the start. I mostly shot at 18 mm from memory, and wouldn’t have gone beyond 23mm. I have an upcoming video I plan to use it for, so will make better note of what’s going on.
@@markwiemels yeah I think you are right, I tried messing with it and seemed to only work left and right. I’ll try squatting down more so I start lower and maybe that will help 😂 thanks Mark!
@@ReachFilms For sure the "Next Level" for this type of setup would to be able to tell the gimbal the focal length being used, based on sensor size, so it could estimate the FOV.
M3s is smoother overall, but lacks the tracking feature. If your camera has IBIS or good digital IS, you won’t notice the difference, but if it doesn’t the M3s will be smoother and it will be noticeable.
First of all thanks for your super fast respond. I own a Canon M50 II so im just beginning my journey. I think the M3S would be the better Option for this Camera@@markwiemels
I now really wonder, if on a budget, how this would compare to the new DJI Osmo Pocket 3 which also has similar features in a more compact body? Any clue on that? Thanks!
Hello! In the list of compatibility of this gimbal, the Fuji x-t3 does not appear, but I already saw a Spanish UA-camr doing a review and used an x-t3.. I'm thinking about starting the video and looking for a gimbal, this looks like an excellent choice for beginners.. but my camera is an x-t3.. and I'm not sure if it would work well with it. regards, Paul
Yes, it will work depending on the lens you mount. Look for the weight specifications of the camera+lens if it is bellow 1200-1300 gr, it will work, unless its a very long lens tha you cannot balance. The maximum I managed to balance is a Sony a7IV+Samyang 135 mm 1.8 which is 1430 gr (230 gr over max spec)
I have a Zhiyun Crane M2S and a Canon M6 Mark II and I find the M2S to be a little underpowered for the M6 Mark II, especially when I want to use one of the "larger" lens for the camera. So I'm looking to upgrade to a more powerful gimbal. I love the idea of AI tracking. That would help me out a lot because I don't have a lot of experience, but I don't want to trade one underpowered gimbal for another underpowered gimbal. (Both gimbals list the M6 Mark II as supported, heck the Hohem seems like it supports the M6 Mark II better than the Zhiyun. That being said, supported with the pancake lens is different than supporting it with a larger lens.) So, will the Hohem MT2 handle my M6 Mark II better than the Zhiyan Crane M2S?? Also, how is the ease of balancing? The sliders on the M2S make balancing a bit of a challenge. Is the MT2 any better?
The payload on the Crane M2S is 2.15lbs so it's for smaller and lighter setups. The iSteady MT2 is for up to 2.6lbs so it supports a tad more. Weigh your camera with the lenses you usually use and see how close you're getting to those limits.
I enjoy your videos and perspective. Have used your links for gear ive purchased. It would have been nice in this video to specify what brands it was compatible with. I'm a new Lumix SiiX user and was heart broken, because was ready to buy. Your video release even aligned with a lightening sale at that! Keep up the great work!
I do weddings for many years, and I think it could be great for me also in some situations,specially when you walk backward in church on path full of something like flowers, candels etc.
Don´t rely on that for that particular situation. It is too high stakes and asking the bride to do the ok sign at that moment is a little out of my comfort zone. But it works great for following shots at other more relaxed moments
The stabilization is def worse than other gimbals which is the main purpose of a gimbal. Was going to buy this but after watching hours of reviews of people comparing other footage with diff gimbals you see that hohem dropped the ball on this one despite the cool ai features.
Yes, as I mention in the video, if your camera has any IS feature, it’s negates that issue, as it’s mostly a micro jitter on hard footsteps. I’m going to try to tune the power settings, and see if this can be resolved with fine tuning, with some gimbals the issue is that the auto-tune feature is imperfect, but the gimbal will work fine if you manually dial it in. Not sure if that’s the case with this one, but I will be testing it.
369 is dirt cheap in video world, and as far as I know this is around the cheapest gimbals that support a medium size camera. It is often on sale on top of that. I got mine for 313 €
I bought this gimbal and I guess my camera too heavy because it doesn’t balance right or stay balanced and it’s a pain so I might have to get a new one guess what no one tells you if you have a cage the bar that goes on the camera too shower
I should have mentioned this in the video. It probably wouldn't track at that distance. They say up to 3.5 meters, but it worked for me up to about 9 meters, so about 10 yards maximum.
thank you so much for the amazing reviews. I have bought many of the products that you have been reviewing and every single one of them has turned out to be great! Your reviews are honest and you are giving us amazing gems with incredibly friendly prices :) so glad to have found your channel!
Exactly what I search for a long time. What if I go behind tree for a moment or something like that? I doing my shots alone so this could be help film myself 'cause no one can operate the camera.
@@markwiemels... and another questions: 1. Is it possinle to switch off beep sound (on wedding)? 2. On wedding I can't tell to the bride/groom: make gestures! So somebody try to make gesture from behind the camera? What happening?
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@@carloskulps4106 Same. Doesn't appear to be available via my local Amazon (Australia)
Why Mark, you don't name the products that you are reviewing in your titles and descriptions? I mean, I love your videos but this strategy of titling your videos is a bit annoying.
Clicks 😂 makes you click to view what the product is
A lot of youtubers do this bs
so you need to click on his link
All about the click through rate.
Don't watch it and make your own. Simple
the tracking is actually super cool. i've ALWAYS hated using a gimbal because i never feel like im in control of the camera, even after 4 years.
Honestly, it’s freakin mind bowing. I have a feeling that we will see this in most gimbals in the future.
Dang.....I dont do anything in front of the camera....but now I'm thinking I need to do a cooking show or something haha. Very cool
Not naming the product or discussing the brand is becoming a problem for me. I like you and did like the content, but you're wasting my time with this approach. And your link took me to a variety of gimbals... More time wasted. Wish you the best as you're such a nice guy and you have overall been helpful.
Saved me the time thanks
OMG I've been filming myself with the Ronin 4d for a feature film and these one man robot ques would have saved me so much Time 😭😭
Also using the stabilisation in Davinci Resolve will take care of those minor jitters and make it a smooth as butter.
I just brought this. I have just used it. Best piece of kit I have brought in years. Superbly built, value for money and amazing features. Motion control is a game changer. Thank u for providing a great review. I was going to save for a more expensive gimble, however it does everything the expensive gimble does and more. The motion tracking is amazing.
Before buying for the AI tracking feature, be aware of some significant limitations: if the light is less than full daylight, it will tend to lose the subject; subject needs to be fairly close, about 5 meters or less or it will tend to lose the subject (only wide-angle with this for tracking); if subject has a helmet or other gear, it may have trouble "seeing" your start/stop signals; if subject turns around, it may lose the subject; it will not re-acquire the subject once it's been lost as some of the app-based trackers can do. This is good more for close-in work indoors or outside daytime probably with a camera operator.
Simply amazing. You can imagine that most gimbals will have this technology in the future.
I am looking for my first gimbal, so this was interesting. Thanks. I am put off only by the low payload limit compared with, say the DJI RS3 Mini.
500$ "budget"
Sheesh thanks for saving me time 😮💨
I’ll be sure & pick up the new DJI RS 4 Mini when it comes out with this cool feature in 2024.
just bought one a few weeks ago. played with it a little but have not been able to give it a full test. but the ai. is. sick. Thanks Mark!
Very interesting technology.
Much better than bull££££ voice activated technology.
Sir, I conducted a search for this and other similar set-ups/functions. Overwhelmed exhausted, and disappointed, I still can't find a decent gimbal with AI. I went as high as $500 and there was still none the was fail-proof. I realize that with our super modest existence, $500 is lot of money but do folks in the city have such resources that they can pay that amount despite them(the gimbals anyway) not preforming flawlessly? Could you recommend a decent gimbal+ AI for under $500?
Sincerely
For the price on Amazon, this is a nice gimbal. However, from what I've seen online, the Ronin SC or really anything DJI is recommended as a starting point with the Ronin SC being the cheapest one and the Ronin RSC2 being next up in the lineup. Then after your gimbal, you can get a counterweight/counterbalance and upgraded handle or dual grips of needed. The problem with the DJI that the Hohem tries to solve is that they give you an "AI camera" for object focus tracking, something DJI relies on a smartphone for. Most cinematographers in the DJI Ronin gimbal ecosystem won't need or want an "AI camera" on their gimbal because they likely have a smartphone they can use for the DJI Ronin app. This Hohem gimbal is not rated all that great on Amazon. It is said to be glitchy and the movements when tracking isn't smooth and precise. I'd stick to DJI where it is a known good brand and it just works well and can be serviced and repaired and you can get spare parts and upgrades when needed.
I appreciate the nuance in background information you give in this review. I am new to videography so you're insights are very helpful!
Great Leap Forward. I own this. The only negative is that the human head framing is inconsistent from closeup to distant.
I hear it easily overheats
Has anybody used this with the Fuji X cameras? I have an old XT3 and was wondering if this would work. I notice the Amazon listing does not mention Fuji at all.
Hey just my opinion, don’t wear a black shirt when you are showing off a black gimbal. 😊😊
I was wondering if the AI feature could be used for dogs. Is it possible to use the hand signal behind the dogs and move out of the way letting AI do the tracking on them? Just an FYI, its not hiding behind a chihuahua but a 90lb Lab!
I’ve been watching Mark for only about a week and what a solid review he does. I’ve purchased two of his reviewed products. Very happy. Thanks Mark!
Do me a favor. Make some paper hand signals on sticks and see if it’ll read that. My hands are disabled so I can’t make hand gestures.
It would be nice if you could use the AI via App or otherwise to track objects like cars, dogs, etc.
And no Nikon DSLR is compatible with the gimbal. Not so good after all.
I am re-watching your Zhiyun Crane-M3S (Best Gimbal for the Canon M50) video. I guess, between the two, this gimbal is a better choice for my M-50 Mkii as I plan to put the camera into untrained hands, as I ask people to records me in action for my YT videos.
What all lenses do you use with your m50?
@@dheersusania601 Right now I am starting out with the kit lens, but will upgrade as budget permits.
Pressed the like button twice. Once for your poor daughter ;)
This looks amazing! Do you think this would work well with Fuji cameras like the X-T5 or X-H2s?
Yes, but depending on the lens you mount. Look for the weigh specifications of the camera+lens if it is bellow 1200-1300 gr, it will work, unless its a very long lens tha you cant balance. The maximum I managed to balance is a Sony a7IV+Samyang 135 mm 1.8
This guy doesn’t even name the gimbal in the description. 🤡
nearly 4,000 views and no comments??
Looks like it works pretty well as gimbal and tracking is great, but sadly my setup weights more, guess I'll have to wait till they release something bigger
If only it would track an object
I gave a like just for the shot of your daughter chasing you down the street lol
I think you want to forget mentioning name of gimble to watch people of your video to find out........thats not cool
Huh? Watch the video again.
Does it smell? No joke. Some gimbals smell like tyre rubber
Super cool
Thank you very much for the very good tutorial. I have a question, could I select a person from the app? For example, or is there a way to select a person in some way so that the AI follows my subject while I use the gimbal? Imagine this scenario... a wedding and the bride won't remember to turn around and give the ok sign... you know what I mean? How do I tell the AI gimbal camera to follow anyone I need, without them having to do anything.
Hi,
is it possible to change the framing of the person in angle? For example filming only the bottom half of a person ?
Thank you for this great video🙏🏼
>I couldn't even loose it if i tried
Now imagine a gun on it. We have no chance against the robots.
Lol
Are you in Australia? Those streets with terrace houses and plane trees look very much like Sydney, maybe Melbourne, streetscapes.
I'm not sure how a $450 gimbal can be classified as "budget." Even Dji's (which i thought was expensive) more affordable
is £330 regarded as 'budget'?
This... doesn't support the weight of the Nikon Z9 does it?
Pretty cool! I wish we cool tweak how fast the tracking react.
Agree
Fun/Deadly Drinking Game: Drink every time you hear the word "Gimbal"
Does the AI tracking work without a clear view of the face? Like if you were wearing a motorcycle helmet?
Also, would you be able to start the tracking and then walk out of view, maybe around a corner, to start the shot and have it pick up tracking as soon as you come into view?
I haven´t tried it with a helmet, but it should work, as it is tracking the body once it picks up the "ok" sign. It track you even if you have your back turn on it. I tried to hide from it behind a shelf for a second and it stops tracking, but regain track immediately after me reapearing in the frame. I don´t know how long it waits for you, but you definetly can pull off the "around the corner" shot.
@ViktorStudiosOficial Awesome! Thanks for the update. I'm going to have to try it out for my channel. Probably set one up on a trail, hit record and then sprint back to my motorcycle, lol
@@FreeTimeAdventures the tracking range is around 10 maybe 15 meters. I don´t think it will follow you in that scenario.
@@ViktorStudiosOficial hmm, that's tough. Maybe if it's tight enough trails, but yeah that's a tight limit
Do you know if they are going to offer a beefier model for professionals? R5c + Rf lenses and accessories could be 5 plus lbs…. So for me we have to go main line brands….
Dear mr.wiemels..greetings to You🎉
Is it compatible with canon r10 the budget boon system..?😊
I use a z 8 and z7-2 in honesty the auto focus is not the best. Even foucs peeking needs attention as it can be if E .the idea of this tracker sounds great. Question would it improve bird photography if so it's a master stroke . I will be purchasing but into the new year. I found all your blogs helpful. You're clear and make sense in your answers.. really I enjoy the z8 it's amazing the z 40 mm f2 on the z 8 for it's price is amazing .... So I will be watching on a regular basis.thanks for your hard work and most of all your honesty. Please try a few bird shots for me using the gimbal 👃I will before- ever grateful. Or have I missed something on gimbals or found a new use for it 😅
I'd sell my rsc2 to get this.. Using the Raveneye is such a chore, changes the stabilization so have to reconfigure.. Ugh!!
Never had a gimbal - just bought this one. Excited to use it - thanks for the explainer!
Budget where
“They had no say in the video even though they sponsored me. But, If I say anything bad about this product, I will lose them as a sponsor.”
Hello, if you lock the tracking on one subject with the ok sign, can you change it on your smartphone? For example, you have multiple subjects in a frame, you follow the 1st subject on the first 15 seconds and follow the 2nd subject on the next 15 seconds, can you manually change the target of the tracking on a smartphone?
DJI Pocket 3 better not have a pipsqueak camera it better have what the mavic 3 pro's have
0:24 this part makes it sound like you're saying the gimbal can track people without that camera box attachment.
You sold me on this I just ordered one. Ive been trying for the longest to teach my wife how to use my other gimbals.
I noticed that the gimbal looked shaky quite a few times throughout this video, as you touched the camera or the gimbal. Is that an issue?
Bigger up and down movements are poor gimbal technique, smaller ones/jitters are generally gimbal performance. I am not using an ND filter, so you might also be seeing the lack of motion blur, which can make the image look jumpy, especially when panning.
The gimbal stabilization is not the best. It doesn´s shake or anything, i fact if left on the floor it is rock solid, but if you move without proper ninja walk, there are small jitters, which i suspect are related to the stabilization algorithm, becouse the motors are powerfull enough for medium size cameras. Hopefully they can adress that with firmware updates, but I don´t have very high hopes.
thats the new sony a6700? what lens?
Yes. Sigma 18-50 f2.8
Is this gimbal compatible with the Nikon Z9?
Wow, this is a game-changer for people who just starting out and don't have the funds to hire someone. Thanks for the video.
hey did you test it with handing the camera to your self, like self portrait videos?
Pretty cool. It's like a DJI osmo 3 but for larger cameras.
The skateboarder in me NEEDS to know where that underpass is
My ronin does the same, I just need a phone for tracking.
If it could handle a heavier load and the sensor would be able to track a little closer (zoom closer) it would be great for live events of speakers who walks around so much.
what about low light condition, can it still track ?
That’s a great question, I have not used it in low light.
This is amazing! I have recently started using activetrack on my DJI Ronin SC (great gimbal for the price.) The only downside is its super cumbersome to balance your phone on top of the hot shoe, then you have to ensure sure three items are charged (phone, camera, gimbal), connect the phone to gimbal via bluetooth, and (if filming yourself) you can't see what's on the phone screen to identify and start tracking yourself. I dug around for a while hoping that DJI had a solution to this, and it appears that their best solution is the "Raveneye" transmission system which takes an hdmi feed from your camera, connects to a phone via wifi, phone connected to the gimbal via bluetooth (talk about an EMF nightmare.) The raveneye also only works with their higher end models, not the Ronin SC. The built in camera/sensor and AI features on this rig solves all of that for me. And at a price point under $300 I will definitely be giving it a go!
How easy is it to calibrate the gimbal?
I think a real limitation is that, while there are many cameras well within its advertised weight carrying capacity, many of them are outside the size they specify as maximum. This seems to be aimed at cameras around the size of a Sony ZV-E10. At least they do specify the size. Just be sure to note it before buying.
Very cool. Sadly my camera is too big.
Mark…. Ditto on the Sony auto framing, it’s cool but just kinda takes you out of the moment with that motion blur. Hohem just sent me this gimbal and it’s really interesting! I’ve been messing with the AI and my fx30 with the sigma 18-50, however I keep getting slightly cropped out top of frame, you think this works best with wide angle lenses?
I was using the a6700 and the sigma 18-50. So basically the same setup. I was mindful that the gimbal has no idea what the camera is seeing, so I may have been working with that in mind from the start. I mostly shot at 18 mm from memory, and wouldn’t have gone beyond 23mm. I have an upcoming video I plan to use it for, so will make better note of what’s going on.
You may be able to reframe with the framing feature? Can’t recall, I know that works for left and right? Can’t recall if it works for up and down.
@@markwiemels yeah I think you are right, I tried messing with it and seemed to only work left and right. I’ll try squatting down more so I start lower and maybe that will help 😂 thanks Mark!
@@ReachFilms For sure the "Next Level" for this type of setup would to be able to tell the gimbal the focal length being used, based on sensor size, so it could estimate the FOV.
But can it track the correct twin in a group of people? 😂
Yes.
Dang, this is cool
Would you say thats better than the Zhiyun Crane M3S? I'm so close to buying one but i cant decided which one ?
M3s is smoother overall, but lacks the tracking feature. If your camera has IBIS or good digital IS, you won’t notice the difference, but if it doesn’t the M3s will be smoother and it will be noticeable.
First of all thanks for your super fast respond. I own a Canon M50 II so im just beginning my journey. I think the M3S would be the better Option for this Camera@@markwiemels
@@rlx5762 yeah, that’s a good setup.
It was worth it to see you running lol. You're awesome man. I'm thinking the competition will be hot to implement tracking now, it looks great.
What would you recommend for a smaller camera/iPhone setup in terms of gimbals? Nice video either way.
Where was that bridge? Looks like a great skate spot. ❤
I now really wonder, if on a budget, how this would compare to the new DJI Osmo Pocket 3 which also has similar features in a more compact body? Any clue on that? Thanks!
Video quality will be better with a "real" camera, but the convenience of the the pocket would be very attractive.
Hello! In the list of compatibility of this gimbal, the Fuji x-t3 does not appear, but I already saw a Spanish UA-camr doing a review and used an x-t3.. I'm thinking about starting the video and looking for a gimbal, this looks like an excellent choice for beginners.. but my camera is an x-t3.. and I'm not sure if it would work well with it. regards, Paul
Yes, it will work depending on the lens you mount. Look for the weight specifications of the camera+lens if it is bellow 1200-1300 gr, it will work, unless its a very long lens tha you cannot balance. The maximum I managed to balance is a Sony a7IV+Samyang 135 mm 1.8 which is 1430 gr (230 gr over max spec)
I have a Zhiyun Crane M2S and a Canon M6 Mark II and I find the M2S to be a little underpowered for the M6 Mark II, especially when I want to use one of the "larger" lens for the camera. So I'm looking to upgrade to a more powerful gimbal. I love the idea of AI tracking. That would help me out a lot because I don't have a lot of experience, but I don't want to trade one underpowered gimbal for another underpowered gimbal. (Both gimbals list the M6 Mark II as supported, heck the Hohem seems like it supports the M6 Mark II better than the Zhiyun. That being said, supported with the pancake lens is different than supporting it with a larger lens.)
So, will the Hohem MT2 handle my M6 Mark II better than the Zhiyan Crane M2S??
Also, how is the ease of balancing? The sliders on the M2S make balancing a bit of a challenge. Is the MT2 any better?
The payload on the Crane M2S is 2.15lbs so it's for smaller and lighter setups. The iSteady MT2 is for up to 2.6lbs so it supports a tad more. Weigh your camera with the lenses you usually use and see how close you're getting to those limits.
I enjoy your videos and perspective. Have used your links for gear ive purchased. It would have been nice in this video to specify what brands it was compatible with. I'm a new Lumix SiiX user and was heart broken, because was ready to buy. Your video release even aligned with a lightening sale at that! Keep up the great work!
I am going to buy this, and it is your fault.
Great Review! Tx 🙏
I do weddings for many years, and I think it could be great for me also in some situations,specially when you walk backward in church on path full of something like flowers, candels etc.
Don´t rely on that for that particular situation. It is too high stakes and asking the bride to do the ok sign at that moment is a little out of my comfort zone. But it works great for following shots at other more relaxed moments
might actually get this gimbal
Wonderful tech, but it isnt really new. A lot of todays gimball manufacturers already have active tracking
The phone app tracking is not the same as this. As far as I know, this is the first one with an integrated solution
The stabilization is def worse than other gimbals which is the main purpose of a gimbal. Was going to buy this but after watching hours of reviews of people comparing other footage with diff gimbals you see that hohem dropped the ball on this one despite the cool ai features.
Yes, as I mention in the video, if your camera has any IS feature, it’s negates that issue, as it’s mostly a micro jitter on hard footsteps. I’m going to try to tune the power settings, and see if this can be resolved with fine tuning, with some gimbals the issue is that the auto-tune feature is imperfect, but the gimbal will work fine if you manually dial it in. Not sure if that’s the case with this one, but I will be testing it.
Hello Mark. Is this good for Leica SL2 with Leica SL 24 to 90 lens?
No, the lens is way too heavy and long
Thanks for the video. I really like your content
369$ is budget?
369 is dirt cheap in video world, and as far as I know this is around the cheapest gimbals that support a medium size camera. It is often on sale on top of that. I got mine for 313 €
That's what I thought as well. My Scorp Mini was only $200 USD. Works buttery smooth with the a6700 and Sony 15mm f1.4.
I bought this gimbal and I guess my camera too heavy because it doesn’t balance right or stay balanced and it’s a pain so I might have to get a new one guess what no one tells you if you have a cage the bar that goes on the camera too shower
If I wanted to track and video a soccer match from the corner flag, who/what would I need to track on?
I should have mentioned this in the video. It probably wouldn't track at that distance. They say up to 3.5 meters, but it worked for me up to about 9 meters, so about 10 yards maximum.
thank you so much for the amazing reviews. I have bought many of the products that you have been reviewing and every single one of them has turned out to be great! Your reviews are honest and you are giving us amazing gems with incredibly friendly prices :) so glad to have found your channel!
Exactly what I search for a long time. What if I go behind tree for a moment or something like that?
I doing my shots alone so this could be help film myself 'cause no one can operate the camera.
Yes, you can pass by and behind objects, no problem. I’m not sure how long you could “hide” behind something, but you can bass behind stuff for sure.
@@markwiemels thanks for the fast answer!
Regards!
@@markwiemels... and another questions:
1. Is it possinle to switch off beep sound (on wedding)?
2. On wedding I can't tell to the bride/groom: make gestures! So somebody try to make gesture from behind the camera? What happening?
Hi Mark. The 20% off code doesn’t work.
Thanks, I just checked and you are right. I have emailed the company, hopefully will be able to get it back going.
Thanks
@@alanfrgz should work now, I think it's USA only.
Yes! It works. I just ordered it. Thank you so much.@@markwiemels
DUDE! Niiiiiice.
Cool! Very nice gimbal… Just a matter of time til someone copies this idea. Nice video!
Guaranteed. I suspect it will happen fast.
Very interesting, thanks for sharing Mark