Instead, I programmed the wheel to adjust manual focusing when I wanted more control.
This is one of the best new upgrades, and I’ll discuss this further later in this review.
This is one of the more useful features that set it apart from most of the competing mobile gimbals.
For vloggers and selfie-takers, the built-in extension rod allows you to get more creative with your shots.
Once opened, the gimbal automatically turns on.
I still find the mechanism to be a bit awkward, and it takes time to get used to.
The gimbal can support phones up to 290g (10.2 oz), which covers most modern smartphones.
With the iPhone 14 Pro, its balance point is slightly closer to its cameras.
An indicator on the clamp tells you which side should be pointed toward the phone’s camera.
With its separate magnetic attachment, I find making adjustments much easier than gimbals with the traditional built-in grip.
Oddly, DJI’s Mimo app is not officially available on the Google Play Store.
Beyond this, there is another significant difference between iOS and Android.
iPhone users can further simplify the setup with DJI’s new Quick Launch feature.
This is especially true when shooting in low light, but also with faster movements such as running.
This is where having a mobile gimbal like Osmo Mobile 6 comes in handy.
Its performance is on par with other competing options, including the Zhiyun Smooth 5S.
Just as with other mobile gimbals, the bobbing motion from walking can still be very obvious.
The trigger can lock the tilt and switch between modes.
The new zoom/focus wheel can also switch between modes.
The display shows the corresponding icon for the mode being used.
This is not something that we were able to test.
The Fill Light Phone Clamp replaces the included magnetic clamp and costs $59.
These tools could create a highly portable and professional vlogging kit.
Mimo App
The DJI Mimo app offers several features and modes to enhance your shooting experience.
you could also adjust the gimbal’s options, such as tilt and pan speed.
It also supports live-streaming to popular social media platforms such as Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram.
DJI includes several social media-style videos to inspire or help you learn how to create similar shots.
It did a good job of tracking people as they moved briefly behind trees or other foreground elements.
It struggles with close-up subjects or when using the telephoto lens.
With that said, DJI still offers one of the best tracking software tools we’ve tested.
