If you shoot on a GoPro or DJI Osmo Action and want smoother shots than electronic stabilisation alone, the Hohem iSteady Pro 4 promises long battery life, quick mounting and splash protection. I put it through trail runs, bikes and timelapses to see where it shines.
The DJI RS 4 slots between the Mini and the Pro with real 3 kg payload, second-gen native vertical shooting and an optional 29.5-hour battery grip. After a month of travel and client shoots, here is how it stacks up and who should buy it.
Flow 2 trims weight, price and pro features to become the new entry point in Insta360’s lineup. After two weeks of vlogging and travel tests, here is the verdict – plus how it stacks up against Flow 2 Pro and DJI OM 7 Pro.
Three hot sub-$150 gimbals rule 2025: Insta360 Flow 2, DJI Osmo Mobile 7 Pro and Hohem iSteady V3. I tested them side-by-side for stabilisation, AI tracking, fill lights and battery so you can pick the right travel rig.
The new Smooth 5E brings five gimbal modes, magnetic fill lights and optional AI tracking to the sub-150 dollar class. After two weeks of day-to-night vlog shoots I compare it with Hohem iSteady V3 and DJI Osmo Mobile 7 Pro.
Unveiled at CES on 9 January 2025, Hohem’s iSteady V3 folds smaller, tracks smarter and brightens faces with a built-in light. After three weeks of city, hike and studio shoots, here is the full verdict plus a head-to-head with iSteady M7 and DJI OM 7 Pro.
DJI shrank the Ronin line again. The RS 4 Mini gains auto locks, a 30 percent longer battery and optional AI tracking while keeping a 4.4 lb payload. After a fortnight on the road, here is the full verdict together with a head-to-head versus RS 3 Mini.
The first Flow was already a sleeper hit; however, Flow 2 Pro adds Apple DockKit, faster Deep Track 4.0 and stronger tripod legs while trimming weight. After a month of vlogging, here is the detailed verdict – plus a head-to-head with the 2023 model.
With a 2.5 kg payload, fold-out briefcase grip and on-board AI camera, the FeiyuTech Scorp 2 promises pro-grade stabilisation at a sub-$300 price. After three weeks of field shoots, here’s my verdict on build, balancing, battery and real-world performance.
DJI’s Osmo Mobile 7 Pro adds a removable AI tracker, bright LED and longer selfie rod—yet still folds into a jacket pocket. After three weeks of travel and client shoots, here’s my honest verdict on build, battery and real-world stabilisation.