Zhiyun Smooth 5 Review. Will Expectations Meet Reality?

What happens when expectations meet reality? Has Zhiyun delivered a good upgrade or a flop? Could the new Zhiyun Smooth 5 be the best gimbal for smartphone filmmakers and content creators? In this in-depth review, I go down the rabbit hole and show you the good and the not so good, so you can make an informed decision.

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iPhone 13 Pro Max 1TB- https://amzn.to/3oxtM0i
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zhiyun Smooth 5 combo - https://amzn.to/3GTgRxx
zhiyun Smooth 5 - https://amzn.to/3lWGJjG
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▶︎ TIMESTAMPS

0:00 - Introduction
1:03 - What's so good about the Zhuyin Smooth 5
1:36 - Weight & Payload
2:18 - Balancing
3:22 - Changing Modes
4:16 - Size & Build
5:48 - Focus/ Zoom Wheel
6:41 - ZY Cami App
7:34 - Timlapses
8:20 - Double Autofocus
9:02 - Settings
10:13 - Using Gimbal Modes
11:43 - Vortex Mode
12:41 - Vlogging
13:43 - Rear Lenses Over Selfie
14:50 - LED Light In Combo Kit
16:16 - The Not So Good
18:52 - So, Is It Worth It?

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*CAMERA*
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*LENSES*
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Canon EF 24-70mm L Series - https://amzn.to/39fFK94​
*TRIPOD*
Manfrotto 504HD,546BK Video Tripod Kit - https://amzn.to/3avvjwt​
ESDDI DSLR Camera Tripod - https://amzn.to/31YnprB​
*SOUND RECORDER*
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