Hohem iSteady X Review with Apple and Android 

Quick heads up for anyone there now is a way to switch modes on the Gimbal itself. A) Press & hold down the shutter button B) Then press the power button... 1 Time for Pan/Tilt Follow 2 Times for Follow 3 Times for All Lock 4 Times for POV)

"There is nothing missing and there is nothing extra " - is the best line for me . Thanks 😊.

Those locks are smart, necessary infact. Because till now the few Gimbals I have used (and one I am using), using phone in it is impossibly hard for Photography. And I am someone who switch between video and photos. My two photowalks ruined because of that. So good to see those locks in placed and hopefully will not cause the same troubles.

You are putting in the work for this channel. Bravo. Keep up the good work.

A great review! Thank you for explaining all of its features. I've watched other videos with this same gimbal but they didn't explain it the way you did. Gonna watch your other videos and reviews. 🙌🙌🙌

Thank you for reviewing this,there were no other proper reviews

Thank you so much for taking the time to make this video. I'm in the process of creating film projects now, so its important to have the right equipment. (always)

Thank you! This was very helpful. I’ve never used a gimbal before and didn’t really know how to get started. Your explanations were very good.

Can you do a comparison to the DJI mobile 3 (I believe that's its name).

Your videos are always so simple and easy to understand by novices like me. People like me say "keep it up" . Although i am completely against Apple devices and devices made for the Apple ecosystem and will probably never use one.

I will also happy too see comparisons between filming without gimbal at all at first. However thank you for this. It was so helpful for me!

I think this is the best packaging I have seen on a Gimbal. (still watching the video but wanted to say that first before it slipped off my mind) :)

this one looks nice and I love the size of it, the portability has me sold.

It is so useful to me bought same gimbal today! Thank you!

Just updated to IPhone 12 and looks like this gimbal will be ideal for 1st time. Loved your video and well explained. Thanks

Thanks. Your video was the only one I found with a clear and detailed explanation of the capabilities of fps options in the app.

Thanks for a great review. I have this gimbal and the Osmo 3. What I like about this one is the ease of use, the simplicity in operation. What I wish it had was 24 frames a second in the video, selection of all the lenses on my Iphone 11 pro max and better exposure control. Hopefully they will upgrade the firmware. But I just throw this in my moment phone sling bag with the camera, lenses, etc.

Thanks for the review... 2 years ago I bought the dji osmo pocket and the app doesn't work well with android, same thing with the zhiyun.

I missed your Ahoi in very beggining... :D But u said later on :) Thank you for all your tutorials...Love from India

I just got the Osmo 3 this week and your videos have been extremely helpful. When doing a drone or crane shot move, was is the best shooting mode? And how to control or anticipate the view from start to finish? Thank you again for your work.

Sorry for asking as i'm new to the field: - I've heard u talking just about gimbals' own apps. Do u mean that these gadgets don't work with the phone's own video/photo app? Not really interested to learn new apps each time I buy a new gimbal... Sort of... Thx for answering. Great video BTW!

Great review & tutorial! Very clear & concise...just purchased this last week 😊

"It's like the tease, I like that you can see inside the cover. It makes you wanna rip it apart, get to it and try it out" - I see what you did there. :P

Hey Zdenka, I love your content! It's really cool that you mentioned all the locking mechanisms that lots of people arent and also the fact that can be used as a self-stick. You know a lot about gimbals, and I kinda have a doubt. When you're walking around and you're done filming for now, is it okay to leave the phone on the gimbal, turn it off and stay in your hand dangling around on the side of your body or this can affect the motors? Because of the fact that you can lock all motors on iSteady X, it makes sense to me since can be used as a selfie stick, which will be less harmful to the gimbal to be dangling. What do you think? Or all gimbals are fine to do that? And also what's your take on motion timelapse on a gimbal so light, especially if it's windy?

Love it. Your gimbal comparison review video brought me here🍻

Could you please tell us how it compares to the DJI Osmo 3 gimbal?

It's just that description that I wanted...Thanks Zdenka

Good work! you are the only vlogger testing with both Apple and android.

I use this with a Pixe Fold (no case) and the weight is maxxed out but it does work great...

Great choice I'm always waiting new gambles with new more features Thanks for the review BTW , you are so pretty 🥰

Wonderful production, presentation and content. You really go above and beyond. How does the motor do when you have an external lens attached? Is the motor more powerful at the Osmo Mobile 3 and equal to the q2?

Hello Zdenka, nice to see you got the Hohem iSteady X review, i am planning to get one. 🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩

Very informative as always ... A quick pointer ... The pan tilt and other modes in the gimbal can be managed with a combination of taps on the power and the shutter key.. not super intuitive but it is there 😁... BTW.. please keep up the good work.. I continue to learn a fair few things from your logs.

Hey Zdenka! I just bought this gimbal and apparently it was given a lot of firmware updates! On my S20 FE ultra wide angle works inside their camera app (quite tricky, not so comfortable to switch between Ultra and wide lens and also tele is not available), 24fps works (no 60fps unfortunately), Pro/Manual settings of ISO, shutter and white balance are better placed.

It’s a good deal for the price.... I’ve still got the DJI Osmo Mobile 1. I am a little concerned about that phone holder... looks a bit cheap to me.....

Love this review Zdenka :) I was confused on which Gimbal to buy and your video cleared it all. Right away ordered from Amazon. Thanks! and yeah I subscribed too. Have a good day! love from India :)

You are awesome! I have to go back to this video and relearn my old gimbal. 👍👍👍

Thanks for the review of the product. I like that your review is just simple, concise, and straightforward.

Hey Zdenka! Interesting review that makes me buy another gimbal. I have filmed a lot with my smartphone but have had a lot of problems with wind noise when filming outdoors. Today I got home a Röde VideoMic Me and it turned out very well despite strong winds. Unfortunately, the mic does not fit when it is on the camera in my Vimble 2S gimble so I have to take a deep breath and order a Hohem iSteady X. I think you should try a good external mic when filming outdoors with Smartphones.

Hohem should hire you for their explainers. Super job.

Something I find lacking in gimball analisys is if the holding mechanism interferes with the power button of the phone. Something you could consider in future analysis

Hi Zdenka, great Video and i decided to buy this very gimbal thanks to Your Presentation. All the best and take care. Bye

Zdenka, are you Canadian? just asking and I hope you don't mind. I loved watching your videos

Thank you very much Zdenka Darula and great job! Congratulations! I would like to ask you something if possible: with the latest app updates can I finally have access to the ultra wide angle lens of my smartphone? If this is not possible, did you find it difficult to film ultra wide angle through your phone while staying connected to the gimbal? Works well? Thank you so much for your eventual answer!

Can you compare it to DJI?

Zdenka hi The gimbal is perfect charge with 100% charge. The question is: if i dont use it during 15 days it will discharge or the charge will maintance 100%

Beautiful video, keep up with the awesome and great content 👍🙂

Excellent review Same osmo 3 No iso No shutter speed 24 frames Whith android All companies do not support Android

What’s the best gimbal to get right now to future proof your self any suggestions?

Very well explained and a detailed vdo on the gimble operation. Being a new RU-vidr this is extremely helpful to me.. Thanks for sharing. Have you made such review for Dji osmo 3? Coz I believe that's the one which has been most popular among all brands

Hi Zdenka. Thank you for a brilliant insight into this gimbal. As a first time gimbal user I am about to order the steady X based on your review. I reckon I can experiment as a a newby for not too much money. Oen question: in the video you mentioned that it is not possible to lock exposure. Is this not a real problem? I noticed in one of your other videos you stated that if exposure is not locked "things can look a little colourful". Is this a big deal or should I just get on with it and experiment with the iSteady? Thanks & Regards Michael

Hi Zdenka, what's the differences between the Hohem isteady x and the isteady mobile plus? Love your videos and have learned a lot from you. Keep them coming. Stay safe. Sky 🇮🇲

Zdenka, is it compatible with iPhone 12 Pro? I use a GH5, but I am thinking of using an iphone for occasional gimbal shots. I'm a music biz photographer for 4 decades, now also doing videos and live streaming. Thank you for your wonderful videos.

Good coverage and u answer the basic questions.. like if the same features are for both os, connectivity speed in both etc.. subbed 🤍

Hi Zdenka, How the heck are you? Because of your awesome review of the dji Osmo 3 I bought it. Do you think this gimbal compares or is the dji still the better gimbal.?

Is this the best gimbal on a budget or can you suggest anything that is even better and a Bigger Bang for the Bucks? Thx

Great, thanks for sharing your review. Im thinking get one like this.

Wow. Amazing review for an amazing woman. I'm buying this gimbal today, thanks a lot.

I just purchased the Hohem ISteady and found your video useful and easy to follow. My question why would I need to 24 Frame video… or need to adjust any speed. How does that add to or take away from my picture quality? Thank you;

Ma'am you're just awesome.. so much informative video. 👍

Very good video. What's the difference with the X2? It looks the same for me. Can you charge the phone with it? If it can charge the phone, then I will go for it since it's half price compared with the X2.

Was that stock footage at 11:34 or did you visit Downtown Las Vegas recently? Great review!

10:24 is what I was here for. Looking at the way the gimbal arms are designed, I was skeptical about the advertised 270 degrees tilt on the Hohem website. And my doubt was right. It has a very very limited tilt. And also has very inefficiently set up buttons which cannot be used to change modes.

You have quickly become one of my favorite RU-vidr

Hello Zdenka, I hope that you'll make a comparison video with the new moza mini mx 😁 Awesome review btw.

Oh my I have so much to learn

0:28 The intro sequence reminds me so much of the style we asked models to emulate back in the day on FHM and SI bikini edition shoots.

I love that it fits in a hand bag. I love that it stands on it's own on the table too. I have a question: My phone is without any apps (I keep my phone Internet-free but I sometimes use it to film extra shots), can this be used without the app? And just use my own phone setting for stills and videos?

Great review Zdenka well explained.....I have Hohem isteady pro 2 for my Gopro's and it a brilliant piece of kit and use DJI Osmo mobile 3 for my phone.......stay safe.....thanks for sharing

Great vídeo ! Do you actually get to make cinemátic vídeo with this gimbal since it's not compatible with filmic pro? Or You Think it's more for a personal use like quick staff Instagram etc

Great video thank you. How would you compare this to the Zhiyun Smooth Q2? Which is better? Thank you.

Hi Zdenka! Thank you for this review! I own a DJI OM3 already (which is currently being repaired) so I thought about getting the hohem isteady as a secondary device. Would you recommend adding this to my gear list?

thanks for this video ... this help me decide to buy hohem iSteady x.... i also watched your Gymbal comparison videos .. but this one is exactly what im looking for in a gymbal .. cheap, light, pocket sized. .. and yeah i subscribed.

Good thing Isteady update there app for Wide cam support

Great video. You mentioned in one of your videos about color grading app for the android. I cannot find that video again.

Hey! thank you for your informative video! Quick question, can I attach an extendable tripod to this gimbal to increase height?

subscribed pressed bell icon liked aswell,sooner im gonna buy this one hohen iSteady x ,thank you so your tremendous review on this

can Samsung s20+ fit to the gimbal what would you recommend

That´s very nice gimbal

Hi, Can I use the gimbal with iPhone 7 ? Best regards !

Thanks Zdenk. Cristal clear. Greetings from México.

LOVE your demo's!!!! Do you know if it can handle the iPhone 11 Pro with Moment 37mm filters?

Any information about how the gimbal responds when you attach an external lens? How is the rebalancing? You covered the issue in the moza mx video but not here I believe

Hello, what is the best performance Gimbal isteady x or isteady mobile plus ??? What I should buy for overall good performance Plz give me suggestion

New to your channel truly amazing video and really enjoyed Deb.👌✌

Thanks for the review ✔️ I just order it for me 🙂

Hi Zdenka, Loving your advice and reviews. I think I told you I bought this steadycam. Now I bought the Ulanzi anamorphic. Do you have any recommendations for a counterbalance weight? I am thinking of another lens mount to put on the other side of the phone as I cannot see any other system for this gimble.

Need a decision. The store was OUT OF STOCK on the DJI Mobile 3 YESTERDAY as I walked in on their reopening day. Is your video a sign I should consider this as a viable choice vs DJI? Comparison of feature by feature will help me make choice.

Confused between Hohem isteady X and Zhiyun Smooth X. Kindly help make a decision. Btw awesome review as always 👏🏻

Hi, in your comparison video of the app of 6 gimbals, you have put Hohem isteady x last for android. However, here in the comment, I saw you mentioned, Hohem supports android better than DJI or Zhiyun smooth x. How good is this unit based on your usage with Android? I am planning to use it with Galaxy Note 20 Ultra. Thank you for all the comprehensive videos.

Hi there. Thanks for this informative video. You just got a new subs. I just wanna know which one is better using with iphone 12. The Hohem Isteady X or DJI OM3? Thanks for your answer. Appreciate it.

At the $79 US price point I think it's worth the price of admission just for the dolly zoom feature. Thanks for sharing. 🥂

nice review! and is it possible to change working mode(lock mode, pov etc) in hohem app but record using native camera?

Not my cup of tea. But it cute and I'm sure those that will get it will love it.

I bought this and was disappointed, it has many features but wouldn’t hold its position on the subject you wanted to pan around - always having to bump the position with the controls to bring the subject back to centre frame. I gave up in the end and returned it.

Zdenka we are curious about your opinion about the latest changes in Shutterstock, maybe make a video about that.

Hello which mobile are you using Is it iPhone 12 Do u think it can handle the IPhone 12 Pro Max

So so far I have watched a few of your viedos and I am not sure which is the overall best for samsung s22ultra. Can you point me to a few?

Hi Zdenka! I'm choosing between this and the osmo 3. I can get the osmo 3 combo with the tripod etc for about 115 usd The I smooth x for about 57usd. Ill have to get the isteady x from abroad tho so the warranty is a bit of a question. Which would you suggest between the two? I'm just an amateur phone video shooter using it for some cooking videos and some b rolls on a p20 pro. Thanks!

Thanks 🤩 you make very good informative videos