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Zhiyun Cinepeer Smooth 5E Review 2025: Budget Phone Gimbal Adds AI and Apple Watch Control

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.
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Hohem iSteady V3 Review 2025: The Best Budget AI Phone Gimbal under 150 Dollars?

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.
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Best Gimbals With Built-In Lights 2025: Shoot Smooth After Dark

Shooting run-and-gun after sunset usually means juggling a gimbal and a pocket LED. Thankfully several 2025 models pack a lamp right on the roll arm. I tested dozens and picked the five best gimbals with built-in lights that keep your footage bright.
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Insta360 Flow 2 Pro Review 2025: Smarter Tracking and DockKit Power in a Pocket Gimbal

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.

Best Gimbals for Heavy Smartphones 2025: Stabilizers That Handle Big iPhones & Foldables

Bigger phones mean bigger stabilizer demands. I field-tested the heftiest rigs—iPhone 16 Pro Max with Moment lenses, Galaxy Fold 6, and MagSafe batteries—to find the best gimbals for heavy smartphones 2025. Here are the five that didn’t buckle.
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DJI Osmo Mobile 7 Pro Review 2025: Tiny Gimbal, Mighty Upgrades

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.

Best Budget Gimbals 2025: Smooth Footage Under $300

Affordable stabilizers have levelled-up in 2025. After hands-on testing dozens of "cheap" models, I picked the five best budget gimbals 2025 that stay below $300 yet deliver smooth, reliable footage for beginners and travelling creators alike.
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Insta360 Flow Review 2025: Is This the Smartest Smartphone Gimbal Yet?

The Insta360 Flow might just be the smartest gimbal I’ve used in 2025. Here’s my hands-on experience with its tracking, stabilization, and usability in daily content creation.
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Best Travel Gimbals 2025: Lightweight, Compact, and Reliable

Choosing the right gimbal can transform your travel footage. In this guide, I share my top picks for the best travel gimbals 2025 — lightweight, compact, and reliable options perfect for creators on the move.

Best Compact Gimbals 2025: Pocket-Sized Power for On-the-Go Creators

If you’re anything like me, you love having pro-level gear—but hate carrying it all. That’s why this year, I’ve gone deep into testing the best compact gimbals of 2025, and I’ve found some surprisingly powerful options that can easily fit in a jacket pocket or sling bag.
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