Hohem iSteady M6 Kit Smartphone Gimbal Stabilizer 3-Axis with Magnetic Fill Light/AI Tracking Sensor for iPhone Android with 0.91-inch OLED Display Max Payload 400g

Know that I almost never leave amazon reviews, even on items I like.But I just happen to have a minute and I can't shut up about this thing.Now granted I have zero prior experience with filming, streaming, or any kind of media creation. I bought this to get good shots for social media marketing for my business, and only because I cannot yet offord to hire anyone to do these things yet. So I have no experience with other models, or any of this kind of tech in general.But.... I did do my research before buying, and I apparently did it well because I got the right gimbal.My phone is the s23 Ultra, and it's HUGE. Great for me because I have big hands, but I was worried about it being attached to a gimbal. It weighs 275 grams, this gimbal is rated for 400 grams, and it handles my phone like a champ. Motors don't struggle a bit, very smooth movement, very nimble. Took me a little bit of reading and a few instruction videos to get all the features figured out but once I played with it a bit I began to realize just how cool this thing is. The AI tracking feature.... I was skeptical that it would be any good. And its not good, it's great. You do have to keep your face in the shot or it can lose you, but just flash the okay symbol with your hand and it locks right onto you again. So user friendly. I love being able to use the hand signals to start and stop the tracking.This part may be phone specific, I don't know, but I was very pleased to find out that the zoom toggle on the gimbal itself, not only works to zoom the camera in their app, but also works on my phones native camera app. Which is super cool. Zero compatability issues with my phone, bluetooth connects easy, everything just works.Honestly I would have paid more than $200 for this. Especially after having read all the bad reviews on other brands and models, and seeing all the common complaints about other gimbals... this has none of those common issues. None. Only bad review I could find on this one were about it overheating and I have had no such issue. Battery life drains kinda fast if you are using the light on the AI tracker on 100%, but otherwise battery life seems great. I was testing it for at least a few hours at a time and only saw the battery deplete a bar when using the light. Havn't fully tested the battery life to be fair, but it does not seem to drain fast so far. again depends if you are using the light or not.I don't know what else to say. This thing is great and makes phone filming actually fun. Amazing tool. I own a business doing product design and 3d printing, so be on the lookout for a sweet custom designed hardshell/soft interior 3d printed case for this bad boy made by Unreal 3D, because I already got the itch to jump into fusion 360 and get on it.

Good product! It is a little confusing to figure out how to operate the arm/swivel. But overall it is really helpful for content creation.

As a total newbie to gimbals, I can honestly say the Hohem iSteady M6 has been a game changer for my video content. The learning curve is practically non-existant, which is perfect for someone like me who’s never used a gimbal before. I was able to get it up and running in no time, and the results have been nothing short of amazing.I’ve been using my iPhone 16 Pro with the iSteady M6, and the footage quality has exceeded all my expectations. Whether I'm walking around or even running and filming outdoors, the stabilization is so smooth that it feels like I’m using professional-grade equipment. I’ve also used it for filming sports, and the results have been equally impressive—no more shaky, unusable shots. The gimbal truly takes my video quality to new heights, making it a must-have for anyone serious about content creation.One of the standout features is the tracking function. It’s incredibly accurate and has made it so much easier to "selfie vid" while moving around, etc. The versatility of this gimbal is also remarkable. It adapts seamlessly to a variety of filming styles, whether you’re shooting steady walking shots or capturing fast-paced action.I seriously don’t know why I waited so long to get a gimbal. After using the iSteady M6, I’m so glad I chose this one. The build quality and attention to detail are top-notch, which gives me confidence in Hohem as a brand. I wouldn’t hesitate to purchase other Hohem products in the future based on how well this gimbal performs.If you’re on the fence, consider this a good shove. You won’t regret it! This gimbal has truly elevated my videos, and I can’t wait to see what else I can create with it.

It was nice, however I did end up reselling due to not using it unfortunately because it just wasn't what I needed. I may get the M7 in future if possible because the detachable screen seems more useful. The first hohem I got however was defective so it did make me worry about using the 2nd one I purchased so in the end I didn't use it much.