Zhiyun SmoothQ: Smoother Video with Your Smartphone

Shooting video with your smartphone is convenient but often the results are pretty jarring with lots of shake and jitter. The Zhiyun SmoothQ is an affordable motorized gimbal which smooths out your video and is easy to use. In this episode, we have a closer look at the SmoothQ to see whether it might be a good option for you.

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Gear used to record and featured in this episode:

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Zhiyun SmoothQ Motorized Gimbal:

Amazon USA: https://geni.us/vLXwF1v

Amazon UK: http://bit.ly/SMOOTHQUK

More Info: http://bit.ly/zhiyun-the-youtube
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Manfrotto Monopod (for crane shots)

Amazon: https://geni.us/yaV7Y

B&H: https://bhpho.to/2mqVjhL

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DPA 4017B Shotgun Microphone

B&H: https://bhpho.to/2mb6pr6

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Sound Devices 633 Audio Mixer/Recorder

DVeStore: http://www.dvestore.com/guy-says-gear-reviews/audio/audio-recorders-mixers/sound-devices-633-six-input-compact-mixer-with-10-track-recorder/#aid=6242

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Aputure Light Storm COB120t LED Light (Key Light)

Amazon: https://geni.us/Chkokp

B&H: https://bhpho.to/2mDOUoi

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Aputure Light Dome Soft Box (for COB120t key light)

B&H: https://bhpho.to/2lIDfj0

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Panasonic GH4 m4/3 Camera

Amazon: https://geni.us/7aGrpv

B&H: https://bhpho.to/2k9edgO

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Panasonic Lumix 12-35mm f/2.8 Lens

Amazon: https://geni.us/dz4Pe

B&H: https://bhpho.to/2k9dmg2

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Copyright 2017 by Curtis Judd

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