Zhiyun Smooth 5 - Film Like a Pro (Review + Unboxing + Real Footage) 

This was hands down the most informative and actionable videos I’ve seen on how to actually use stabilizer gimbals like these. Thank you!

Such a high-quality overview and tutorial. Just got a Zhiyun Smooth 5, and am excited to use it to take my RU-vid content to another level!

Really love your video Andy. Every time I see your video, I always get inspired and will go out to shoot after watching. Keep em coming.

love the music and the footages！watching your video is such a comfort🥰

This was a great video! I feel like you are partial to the DJI OM but I like that you still show love to the Zhiyun. I have been using the Zhiyun Smooth 4 for almost two years with lens and filters from Moment. After this video, I'm pumped to get the Smooth 5!!

Out of all gimbal tutorials, this topped them all! No one really eludes to the set up steps which I would find really useful! Also being a fan of both you and jlinh, I appreciated that you gave her a shout at the end 😊 y’all are both killing it!!

Been thinking on what phone gimbal to buy and i was leaning towards the smooth 5 and this vid confirms it 100% this is the one. I currently have a note 20ultra and love your style of videos definitely how id like to create cinematics so yeah. once i buy this the practice begins. you're the only dude i follow for stuff like this because i think you're easily the best so ill be tickin' that bell icon so i can get all the tip you put out. Appreciate your vids bro keep em coming!

Yo, this was so good. So informative too. I’ve been researching this gimbal the past two weeks, and this is the best real life application of this gimbal.

Thanks so much Andy! You have such a cinematic eye, along with the skill to create an informative look at the new Smooth 5. Shout-out to JLINHH for her creative B-Roll. So well shot! You guys are indeed a dynamic and talented duo.

Appreciate this video. First time user of gimbals and your video helped me choose between smooth 4 vs 5. Gonna be using this to make vids of my car and my car crew

Love your videos Andy, giving me much inspiration. Appreciate what you do!

I'm glad I came across your videos! Definitely going to invest into this gimbal. I appreciate the reviews, also digging the videos & your artistic viewpoint.

Amazing video man. Solidified my purchase confidence! Great videography too!

Andy this is a really nice review showing real world use! Really enjoy this format. Right now I am using a Samsung S20 Note Ultra. I have two gimbals - the DJI 4 which I use with counter weights when I need to use filters / lenses. I also use a Hohem Isteady V2 when I am alone and want to film myself. It has an AI sensor that does an amazing job tracking you. I am considering replacing the DJI with this gimbal because of the bigger payload and greater roll.

Hey Andy, I was looking for the best smooth 5 video explaining and definitely you’re the best.

Andy to film school checking in 💯 these videos are giving me life! Love you brother! Much love from Vancouver Canada 🍁

The way you structured the review, especially the side by side of you filming and the shots you got, was super dope. maybe a comparison with the OM5 next? love your vids. thank you!

Definitely got Ricky Bobby “what do I do with my hands” vibes from bro at the end. Excellent content, man. Cheers to you guys!

iPhone 13 pro max, about to shoot with the smooth 5. Loving your newly found channel. Very inspiring! Dig your aesthetic🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼

Hi mate, I just got one few days ago. Now I’ll go in a vacation and it’s perfect time to practice with it. Good tips . Thanks ! 👏🏽💪🏽🎩

Just bought the iPhone 14 Pro Max and this video convinced me to buy this gimbal. Hope I have time to get it before heading to Vegas in a week or so. Keep these videos coming - the both of you. Thanks

Dont know what is better to rate here: is the quality of the production or is the gimba? Damn, is so coooool, man! Thanks Andy. Yo really inspiring me to start creating!

First video of yours I’ve come across but had to subscribe, very informative and great visuals, favoring my learning style. Will be tuning in for more. -iPhone 13 Pro, just purchased Smooth 5

Great video and I like you just being yourself in front of the camera 👍👍

Had to stop mid video and smash up the likes. Bro you’re the truth! Thanks for sharing this. ✌🏽😎

Great review Andy! It helped me decide buying this product! Thank you!

I have a 14 pro max and I just got the Smooth 5 and your video is super, thank you

Love your video Andy, you show more detail of the mode, app, fill light, especially, this one can shoot in very low angle. Nice product.

what a dooope as video. New favorite Videographer / RU-vidr

It's because of your videos that I got a gimbal. When you see the results you produce, it's gold! That's all the motivation I need. You really make it simple to understand. I appreciate these videos!!

This is a great video and helped me decide on a gimbal for my 12 Pro Max please keep them coming

Im currently on a One Plus 9 Pro and gimbal status is the DJI Mobile 3. Still a winning combination to this day. Perhaps I'll rent this gimbal to give it go. The metal construction and lights are making this very tempting. Super informative video, thanks for this.

I been debating between this and the DJI OM4, I didn’t like the OM5 because of that selfie stick extendo, didn’t seem solid. But this, this has a cool amount of features and I feel like it would be pretty solid starter for myself as I’m trying to pick up videography for fun. Love the videos bruh, from one dude from the bay to another, be safe! YEE 🤘🏽

A great narrative, kinda like a movie-style of review. Really enjoyed it. Andy always shares awesome filming skills in a very natural way. The Smooth 5 looks like a perfect match for pro mobile filmmakers. The big brother is finally back to the mobile gimbal industry

Andy that was phenomenal. Congrats.

Love it Andy! Currently shooting with the iPhone 12 mini and cycling between the Osmo mobile gimble and a tripod. Keep the videos coming!

Your energy is giving me energy to create!

Grat video, thanks for this. In the time-lapse setting, you seemed to be zooming in as well? How is that done please, it looks very effective.

I am waiting for your videos. I was so glad when I watched your videos.

Badass video brotha. Getting my Smooth 5 this month.

Thanks Andy! You’re the best!

Thank you!! Super informative and helpful.. makes me confident to get and use one myself :)

Oh yeah!!! Just in time to inspire me with my mobile videography again! I have 13 pro max coming can’t wait to be back in action again after being busy with mirrorless cameras

You inspire a lot of people. Your creativity makes we will have more videos like this masterpiece on RU-vid. You’re so valuable. By the way all we know why you have ZHIYUN - 8:00 😜 - Thanks for tips Andy! 👏

Love your work on this!!!

Nice job! I have been using Zhiyun Smooth 5 for the last 10 days and I am very satisfied 👍

Thank you so much, Andy, for your video. You were really clear. The editing was very good, very professional. I'd like to take this opportunity to ask if you could do a Review + Unboxing + Real Footage of the new Model 5S. Once again, thank you very much!

You inspire me so much! I hope to one day be half as good!

Always pro. Would love to know your export settings in premiere or other. I think most of this video was shot on DSLR right?

Dope video and great information. Was/is considering the Crane 3 but now….???

Just started learning about mobile videography and landed on your clips. They have been super helpful. Curious, do you use generally use any external lenses or LUT packs in your process? If so, any must haves for newbies?

Excellent video. Great footage man

This was dope and very cool to see another gimbal with a focus/zoom wheel on the device itself, I have to ask can you add a mic directly onto the iPhone by the lighting port while using this gimbal? And on another note, Will you do a review on the new sony ZV E10?

I’m loving the jlin collaboration

Andy,Thank you for such a detail review!Seems it's a super professional phone gimbal,isn't it?

Andy in the wild is always a vibe! You’re on some other stuff bro cranking out quality projects back to back like Khalid….another one! My current mobile set up is a 13 pro with the zhiyun smooth x 👀

The color grading on this was amazing. What camera and lut was being used? Video was very well put together

I had smooth 4. It was super stable, had a joystick and extra buttons. Most annoying thing was its size. I’ve sold it and bought Om3. I believe this one is amazing too but having extra box for a gimbal is not my thing defo.

Awesome video bro. Wow I’m super impressed that gimbal is amazing I’m sold need one now and it come with a LED light. Love the content with a iPhone too killing the game and great awesome tips very awesome and great channel very helpful keep up the excellent work and God Bless and many more blessings.

Another great and informative video! You've tried/used many different gimbals, are they as essential as they used to be? Phones is getting better optical stabilization. Wouldn't a simple rig/grip work? Would love a video and your view on the Shoulderpod grip/rigs. Both the small ones, S1 and S2, (with and without add-ons) and the larger G2 and maybe the R2. Keep up the excellent work! A new Andy To video always brighten my day. Thanks!

7:59 Thank you 🙏🏾! God Bless you lol! You’re the best bro!!

Great content as always ….every time I see one of your videos I want to go out and shoot on my IPhone. Do you recommend this gimbal over the DJI ?? I’m looking to buy a gimbal and this one looks 🔥🔥. Thanks

Thanks for your work. Does the Smooth 5 work well with the S21 Ultra? Did the software get resolved? I've been holding off buying anything as it seems the gymbals don't play as well with Galaxy. The gybal looks like a go but I'm wondering if it can handle the weight of a field shotgun mic. Is THAT even practical? Is there one you'd have any you recommend? I'll be a one-man band. Is a small cage like a Small Rig workable? Is there an ideal tripod you'd pair with this setup? Quick-release or such to use a genuine tripod and then go back to gymbal as needed. I'd like to be able to at least shoot at head height. I'm an old news shooter (photojournalist back in the day) and a gymbal seems a real help as I get back into field shooting again.

Thanks for sharing your talent all the time, Andy. Keep up the great work, for you are an inspiration.

Awesome review! Thanks 👍🏼

Love your channel❤️

I have Huawei 20 X and tried with Smooth 4 and it was a nightmare. Because of the weight and cos it couldn't really balance. Spotted in the Smooth 5 that you're able to slide the length of it. Pretty cool.

Thanks Andy - really really good video. Thanks for tips. Selling my Zoom 4 - Zoom 5 on order.

I am a filmmaker using a canon 5d mark 3 for quite a few years. I am thinking of becoming a RU-vidr and I want to go smaller and lighter. Your review on the zhiyun smooth 5 has given me my choice already. Thanks for a very informative review.

Oh my God I'm gonna buy this right now

Currently using the iPhone 12, Hiohem Steady+ and Sandmarc tele lens. Trying to perfect more mobile phone photography. I know many I will say “you can;t beat a good camera” however since I don’t have that kind of money I’m doing the best with what I got for not too much more in equipment costs. Gimble was on sale for $75 when I bought it and I managed to get the Sandmarc stuff when it was on sale as well.

Nice to meet you as well Andy

Great video ordering mine once available to go with my iPhone 13 pro max.

Zhiyun and dji which one has better stability..good video

Just discovered your account and your videos are so informative!! I'm a professional product photographer but new to videography. Trying to find the right gimbal for my work. Can the Smooth 5 shoot down (like overhead)?

Hey, do you slow the footage down before videoing through the app? Or what settings do you have it on to achieve the slow motion shots - they’re awesome 👏

thank you for this! do you absolutely have to use that app to shoot? if so, does it affect the cinematic mode on iphone 13 pro?

Best review of Zhiyun smooth 5 Recently bought it but faced a few problems but your video cleared up everything

Apparently Zhiyun is working to get support for filmic pro. The second that happens this gimbal will be hands down the winner. I haven't gotten a gimbal yet. I have an IPhones 12 max pro, and plan on getting this gimbal with a clamp on variable ND filter. If needed I will get a Blue tooth Mic setup, but for travel videos and such I don't need studio quality sound and will probably be throwing in royalty free music behind the video. I like the idea of the small fill lights. If I need more studio lighting there are LCD panels which are not expensive which would be more than adequate.

Great video... Thank you and for your fiance who helped make this video.

Andy To is a master at his craft 👑

Thanks for the vid.... I would just explain initial setup better and your background is black which makes what you do not visible enough against the black object and background

Literally all black samurai sword ⚔️ I love it 😻

Great video, and thank you for showcasing this! I have been looking for a remote zoom control option for shooting with an iPhone. The use case is broadcasting sports with an iPhone via an app, but I need the ability to smoothly zoom in and out of the action. I could do something like this, but a gimbal seems like overkill since it will be mounted on a tripod with a panning tripod head. Anyone have any suggestions?

Once again you killed it with the video! I’m using iphone 11pro & 13 pro Dji om4 and just ordered the smooth 5 Some moment lenses. Most of them after watching your videos, I’m really happy with my gear and I love to explore with it! I hope you’re ok man, you looked a little faded at the end. Big fan of your work! Edouard

I use a go pro 7 and a iPhone SE 2020, pretty stoked to go out and create today (: I also have a eos M, love mobile creating!

Bro, excellent video! How did u do the slowmo effect?

I don’t got a gimbal yet, but I’m going to consider this one because black is so beautiful 😻

Hey Andy, Currently looking for a gimble for shooting predominantly vertical content and was wondering if you would recommend this gimble? Looks amazing but not sure if it would fit my requirements

Great vid thanks. Tell me, how will the active tracking fare in a sporting event where you would want to track a person in a crowd?

Can you use the native camera app with all gimbal controls like the Hohem isteady V2?

So🔥🔥🔥! 13 Pro Max on the OM4 Would you take the Smooth 5 over the Movi?

Shooting on iPhone 13 Pro + DJI OSMO 4. Thinking of buying moment wide 18mm lens, because main 26mm is not wide enough for vlogging and 13mm superwide is not light sensitive enough ( even on 13 Pro ). I will highly appreciate if you can comment if it's a good idea and if it can improve video quality using main sensor with 18mm lens on it.

Can you do a tutorial on how you shoot with low light with your settings on your phone? Thanks 😊

From what I understand this gimbal will be compatible with Filmic Pro soon. Both Zhiyun and Filmic Pro are working on it.

THANKS ANDY

First time I seen u not use the native camera app 🤔 fire 🔥

Smooth 5 is really a creative and upgraded product. Repect Zhiyun, Thanks Black ,metal feeling and professionnal!

Ty good video im wating for my Zhiyun Smooth 5 🤔it lookes good. LOVE from sweden....

Thank you for what you're doing!