I would have expected something special on 24. Maybe there will be a better deal on 31.12.18.
Is that the same as this one? https://www.amazon.de/gp/product/B07BK27MG6/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1638&creative=6742&creativeASIN=B07BK27MG6&linkCode=as2&tag=funthomas-21&linkId=cdf6a16b442fa408afcde3cf11e3ea68
Good morning
I ordered the Zhiyun Smooth 4 on the 24th and can say that the communication between the P20P and the gimbal works great. The device connects via Bluetooth and can be operated via ZY Play. Camera movements work great and I can't complain about the quality. Configuration is simple and the quality of the recordings is top. However, I have not yet tried 4k.
Nevertheless, a clear buy recommendation from me.
Kind regards
Flo
Unfortunately, I can't make any statement about the corresponding Iphone, but the Android app is still so bad that one has to advise against buying it, as not even all functions are properly supported. On a positive note, they keep releasing patches, so this could all change in the future. The iPhone app is supposed to be better, but it's best to check out the reviews in the App Store.
Only the USB 3.x to USB-C charging cable is included. You can buy the extra cables on Aliexpress, for example. I don't think Digitec has them in stock.
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/-/32891419863.html?spm=a2g0s.8937460.0.0.489d2e0ebqxopS
This is possible, but you lose certain functions such as object tracking and others. You can also attach a GoPro and use that. I'm not sure if you can use the trigger on the Gimball if you don't use the app.
Android in general works, assuming you have Android 5 or higher (i think). However the application has issues with different devices. it's very hard to predict what will happen. The Gimball works without the app too. So you can attach your GoPro or whatever suits you. The main functions provided by the gimball will always work.
Yes and no. If the app is really important to you, I might recommend waiting until there are a few more updates out. But if you can handle the basics of the app (and its limitations/problems), or even work with GoPro or just the phone without the app, then it shouldn't be a problem.
Could it be that it wasn't the original charging cable? I had the impression that the USB-C plug on the supplied cable was "slightly longer". Check with another USB-C device to see if the cable has continuity. And check that the socket in the gimbal is not covered by fluff, dust etc. on the contacts. As an idea.
I assume that most commercially available devices are compatible with it. So far I have only tested it with HTC and Nokia. But attaching and connecting a Samsung phone will pretty much do the trick.
Please note that this gimbal is intended for semi-professional shooting at best. The device from DJI (OSMO) would be a professional alternative.
The gimbal is a camera mount - in this case a smartphone mount - a very good one - but no more and no less!!!
As far as I know, no external microphone can be connected to any smartphone.
Best regards
Magnus Z'Rotz
This is highly unlikely and i am bold enough to say downright impossible. Digitec is a legitimate company and their suppliers most certainly do not include any black market companies. The more likely answer to your question is, that that zhiyun was saving (your) money by creating an international packaging, that happens to have chinese as well as english descriptions on the box. This may very well be a reason for the great pricing of the product.
Hello Hannes
I have the exact same setup and the same apps as you. Unfortunately, the interaction between the filmic pro app and the Smooth 4 does not work properly for me either. I sometimes have to restart the filmic pro app several times until it works.
I can only hope that there will be an update for the filmic pro app soon, because I think the problem lies with the app.
Regards
Tobias
i read your comments but i bought it after all.....man am i disappointed with the ZY play app....slomotion is jerky or the super motion time laps jerky, no smooth movement when i want to update the global via pc i have no chance to do this (i'm not exactly an extreme light in pc matters 🤔)....but my conclusion: I'm mega disappointed and devastated noee not the latter, next time I'll take your product reviews more to heart after Erich all a happy new year and a successful one like this.
Newly got a Smooth 4 with Filmic pro and Huawei P20 pro. I notice that the gimbal functions with the FY app all work without any problems. It is now supposed to be the same with Filmic pro. In my case, unfortunately, this is not the case. I have installed the latest firmware V 1.77. Zomm works well. Menu cannot be reached via the button. Front /rear camera switching does not work. Instead of triggering a single image, the front/rear switch is triggered. Support on the manufacturer's website has not responded to my message even after 5 days so far.
Question:
Has anyone had the same experience?
Am I doing something wrong?
Does the gimbal have a fault - exchange it?
Kind regards
Hannes
I installed the app 'ZY Play' from Google Play Store on the Galaxy S7 and S8 and was able to successfully connect the devices to the gimbal via Bluetooth. In the beginning, you have to try a few times until the connection works. If the gimbal is not found in the app ('Connect your device' click), you have to close the app and restart it. In the meantime it works every time without problems and first tests were successful.
According to the website (https://www.zhiyun-tech.com/smooth4/en - see Download, Software), the device is compatible with the Samsung Galaxy S9, so I think you can rely on that. I would definitely buy it - but here of course is my disclaimer: WITHOUT WARRANTY.