Comparison Zhiyun Smooth-5 vs Zhiyun Smooth-4
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| Compare prices 2 | from £108.36 | |
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Functional mobile application. Has a USB port for charging your smartphone. In the Combo version, extended equipment includes magnetic LED lighting, a lanyard and a carrying bag. | Functional mobile application. Many special shooting modes. Long battery life. USB port for smartphone charging. | |
| Type | for smartphone | for smartphone |
Gimbal specifications | ||
| Max. load | 0.21 kg | |
| Rotation angle | 360° | 300° |
| Tilt angle | -140° +209° | 240° |
| Bank angle | -90° +210° | 240° |
| Max. phone width | 90 mm | 82 mm |
Battery | ||
| Capacity | 2600 mAh | 2000 mAh |
| Battery life | 12 h | 12 h |
| Power bank function |  | |
Shooting features | ||
| Camera control | joystick/buttons | buttons |
| Functions | camera position fixing axis lock control wheel | camera position fixing axis lock control wheel |
| Shooting modes | Time lapse autopanorama tracking mode inversion mode | Time lapse autopanorama tracking mode inversion mode |
General | ||
| Connection | Bluetooth | Bluetooth |
| Dimensions (folded) | 311x168x52 mm | 123x105x328 mm |
| Weight | 615 g | 547 g |
| Added to E-Catalog | december 2021 | july 2018 |
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Glossary
Max. load
The maximum weight that the stabiliser is designed to carry.
This is the maximum weight of the camera with all accessories allowed for this model.
This is the maximum weight of the camera with all accessories allowed for this model.
Rotation angle
The range of rotation angles supported by the steadicam.
In this case, it means turning the camera to the right or left, without tilting back and forth.
In this case, it means turning the camera to the right or left, without tilting back and forth.
Tilt angle
The range of forward/backward tilt angles relative to the vertical position supported by the gimbal.
It may be specified in different ways.
The simplest option is when a single angle value is given in the specifications. This may mean that the camera can deviate from the neutral position in both directions by the same angle, equal to half the range.
Another notation is used when the forward and backward tilt angles are not the same. In such cases, the camera’s horizontal position on a vertically oriented gimbal is taken as zero; the “-” sign indicates the maximum angle of the camera’s backward deviation, with the lens pointing upward, while the “+” sign indicates forward deviation, with the lens pointing downward.
It may be specified in different ways.
The simplest option is when a single angle value is given in the specifications. This may mean that the camera can deviate from the neutral position in both directions by the same angle, equal to half the range.
Another notation is used when the forward and backward tilt angles are not the same. In such cases, the camera’s horizontal position on a vertically oriented gimbal is taken as zero; the “-” sign indicates the maximum angle of the camera’s backward deviation, with the lens pointing upward, while the “+” sign indicates forward deviation, with the lens pointing downward.
Bank angle
The range of roll angles (to the side) supported by the stabiliser.
Can be recorded in two ways (See "Tilt angle")
Can be recorded in two ways (See "Tilt angle")
Max. phone width
The maximum size of the phone that can be installed in the stabiliser mount.
Capacity
The capacity of the battery used in the stabiliser.
In theory, a higher capacity allows you to work longer without recharging, but the battery life of the stabiliser also depends on its power consumption. So, only models with similar performance characteristics can be compared with each other according to this indicator; and when choosing, it is better to focus not on the capacity, but on the directly claimed battery life.
In theory, a higher capacity allows you to work longer without recharging, but the battery life of the stabiliser also depends on its power consumption. So, only models with similar performance characteristics can be compared with each other according to this indicator; and when choosing, it is better to focus not on the capacity, but on the directly claimed battery life.
Camera control
— Joystick. Usually, the joystick has the form of a switch that can move or tilt in different directions. With it, the user can control the position of the camera mounted on the stabiliser — namely, tilt it and turn it to the sides.
— Buttons. The presence of buttons for turning the camera in one direction or another. Compared to joystick control, it is a less comfortable and convenient solution.
— Buttons. The presence of buttons for turning the camera in one direction or another. Compared to joystick control, it is a less comfortable and convenient solution.