Hohem iSteady M7 Gimbal Stabilizer for iPhone,3-Axis Gimbal for Smartphone w/AI Tracking,Detachable Remote,Extendable Pole,Magnetic Light,Phone Stabilizer for Video Recording - Hohem M6 Kit Upgrade

It's rare I use the term amazing about any product but I truly think the M7 deserves the title.Out of the box I was pleasantly suprised by the inclusion of a very nice carry case. Everything fits well and it keeps the M7 protected as you travel. I love when companies include a case that feels quality.The M7 itself feels premium and sturdy for daily use and I like that it extends out for wider shots without the need to add an additional accessory.You should download the Home Joy app, as it delivers extra functionality that using your standard camera app will not. After all you will want to get all the features of this wonder of technology.Set up was straight forward and was near plug and play after the app was installed. Simply place your camera in the M7 and balance your phone. I didn't need to balance my phone but you may need to. You'll be ready to go.The two things I find amazing are the AI tracker and the remote.The AI tracker can be used or removed. It can be used with simple hand gestures to frame and track a subject. Not just a person, but any moving subject. How awesome is that? It has worked flawlessly for me.The remote is where I really thought the M7 stood out. Being a solo creator it can be a real pain to have to run back and forth to your camera to adjust angles and framing let alone stop and start recording. Now you can do it all from the included remote. Even cooler is that the remote lives in the handle of the M7 so you're not searching in your pockets or bags for it. Simply detach when you're ready to use and mount back when done. It will charge and be ready for use when you need it again. The remote has a monitoring function as well. You can actually see what your phone sees as well as pick what subject you would like the AI tracker to follow.in conclusion the Hohem Steady M7 is a great gimbal that provides smooth video and all the functionality you would expect from a gimbal, but then goes above and beyond to provide solo creators a wonderfully useful tool to keep you creating and not distracted with adjusting your gear. The technology that's packed into the M7 is amazing.Who's it for: Everyone from the person making home video to the solo content creator...but especially for the solo content creator who will find tremendous value and quality in the M7.Should you buy: Most definitely! Amazing product. Great build quality. Does what it says it will. Lot's of possibilities for use. Most important of all I never thought " I wish it did..." while using it. Buy and enjoy.

I've been a hobby photographer for many years but never really got into cellphone photography/videography until recently. Though I still prefer proper cameras for photography, videography on cellphones have greatly improved and I've been exploring it. To do proper videography a gimbal is an essential tool as it helps in stabilizing the camera, specially when using wide angle lenses as they do not have built-in stabilization.Looking at available options there are so many choices that it is impossible for a newbie to make decision but after watching many videos and reading reviews I picked up Hohem iSteady M7. Even though it was more than I would have spent on first gimbal the features were outstanding to justify the cost.Starting with the built quality, gimbal is built with high quality plastics with hard rubberized grips. All corners and sides are perfectly tapered to not have any sharp edges. Gimbal feature locks on all three motors and they click with a satisfying click. All buttons, rotary dial and joystick for controlling functions are all very high quality and are a joy to use. The detachable LCD remote is lightweight but also same high quality. The included stand is also well made and make it simple to setup gimbal on a table or flat surface. Gimbal also feature three connection points that can be used to mount accessories like mics or lights.Functionality wise, M7 is extremely feature rich and overwhelmed me at first but aftergoing through the included quick start guide does a good job at providing details about the basic functionality to get you started. That plus few YT videos were enough to get me going.I use a foldable OnePlus Open and I also have issue with stands or phone holders because the phone is heavy and thick and does not work well with accessories made for bar phone but I'm happy to report that M7 works well with my phone and after some fiddling, I was easily able to stabilize it on the gimbal.Gimbal is paired with the phone using Bluetooth and it is a straight forward process. Once paired, either the built-in camera app or Homen Joy app can be used. I personally prefer the Hohem job app as it has a lot more feature that my camera app does not. Other than basic photo and video options, it has TimeLapse, TimeWarp, SlowMo, Pano and my favorite "Moment" option, which is like a template with predefined movements of gimbal to achieve pro level shots with ease.The ability to track subjects (not just people) and remotely trigger the camera and change settings view the remote are game changer for me as I usually make videos with camera at one location and don't usually carry it around. Just by selecting a subject on the LCD, Ai tracking can be enabled and it works amazingly well. Built-in RGB light is another great addition as helps in making videos in lowlight and I am sure Vloggers (which I am not) will make good use of it.Another feature that I really like is that gimbal features power out, so you can use it to charge the phone, which will result in decreased battery life for gimbal but at least there is an option for emergencies.I could write a lot more about why I like M7 but if I were to pick the main feature that stand out of me are the AI tracking, remote with built-in LCD and built-in light. All these features make it an amazing gimbal for newbies and pros alike.

Lets start with this, out of the box this gimbal did something I have never need a gimbal do before. You do NOT need a phone on it for it to balance. I set it up, turned it on and expected the typical gimbal shake because nothing was in it. Nope, he went right into the perfect balance. That was within the first 2 minutes of using this.The weight itself is decently light, nothing crazy. The app is great for control and whatnot. But lets talk about the elephant in the room that made me pull the trigger on it. The REMOTE! This is hands down the coolest feature of any gimbal I've used over the years. For those who record themselves. You always have that point where you still have to have the gimbal closely. And you cant use the app, because the app is on your phone thats on the gimbal. Hohem did a perfect job to solve this issue we never knew needed fixing. This was not just innovation, this was well thought out. Not only is it a remote for the gimbal, but the screen itself shows me what my phone sees. Which another hidden benefit is I can use my rear camera (better quality) and still see where i am in the frame. Job well done!Onto the AI, it works seemless and a great feature. I still have to dive deeper into its full use, but so far on the surface its great. The balancing of the unit itself is very simple and easy to use. Battery life so far is absolutely amazing, and its nice it tells you the battery of the mini remote also so you know if you are about to lose it. But even if you do you can still reconnect it and it powers off the gimbal battery. So even on a bad day, you still have a gimbal that outperforms most.Hands down my favorite gimbal and goes with me everywhere. If you are on the fence of upgrading or getting a gimbal. This one is leaps above anything else on the market today.