Uploaded December 2022 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
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The Zhiyun Smooth 5S is an upgraded version of the smartphone gimbal Zhiyun Smooth 5 but with plenty enough under the hood to justify the upgrade. After testing it and using it with a range of different payloads, I can comfortably say it is a great gimbal for phones, both small and large, and for advanced smartphone filming. This is my practical in-depth review of this 3-axis stabilizer for iPhones and Android phones. I hope you enjoy it and find it helpful!
Smooth 5S Smartphone Compatibility List - bit.ly/3BrLtpi
▶︎ Equipment featured in this video
Zhiyun Smooth 5S Gimbal - amzn.to/3houTQl
Universal gimbal counter weights - amzn.to/3hpc6Eq
SmallRig Video Rig Cage for iPhone 13 Pro Max - amzn.to/3hlosO3
SmallRig Video Rig Cage for iPhone 14 Pro Max - amzn.to/3BodVZe
Sandmarc Filters and Lenses for Smartphone - bit.ly/3DS6Ezt
All Music in this video is from Epidemic Sound - epidemicsound.com/referral/9l0dzy
For enquiries:
Samuel Sotiega, London, UK.
e: sam@samsotiega.com
w: samsotiega.com
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▶ CHAPTERS / TIMESTAMPS
0:00 - Intro
0:14 - Smooth 5S Give Away
0:43 - Creative montage
1:27 - Vlogging with the smooth 5S
3:36 - The infamous up/down test
4:39 - Payload surprise!
5:20 - The not so good.
7:46 - The Zhiyun Way: 3 camera apps
8:51 - Is timelapse any good?
9:44 - AI Features and other gimmicky features
10:33 - Tracking feature
11:32 - Worth the investment?
12:17 - Who is the Smooth 5S for?
▶︎ Some of the camera gear I use:
**CAMERA**
My camera - Canon M6 MK2 - amzn.to/3EKzB2D
My Phone - iPhone 13 Pro Max - amzn.to/3EMkCVL
DJI Pocket 2 Creators Combo - amzn.to/2O7eYY7
**LENSES**
Canon EF 70-200mm L series - amzn.to/2KFG3zB
Canon EF 16-35mm L Series - amzn.to/39c1J0j
Canon EF 24-70mm L Series - amzn.to/39fFK94
**TRIPOD**
Manfrotto 504HD,546BK Video Tripod Kit - amzn.to/3avvjwt
ESDDI DSLR Camera Tripod - amzn.to/31YnprB
**SOUND RECORDER**
Zoom H6 (2020 Version) 6-Track Portable Recorder - amzn.to/2E5XQg0
Tascam DR40X - amzn.to/2MdYgoD
Zoom H1N Sound Recorder - amzn.to/32rs07i
**LOCATION MONITOR**
Atomos Nina JV Camera Monitor/ Recorder - amzn.to/3Fa9IL1
DISCLAIMER: Links included in this description might be affiliate links. If you purchase a product or service with the links that I provide I may receive a small commission. There is no additional charge for you! Thank you for supporting our channel so we can continue to provide you with free content each week!
Copyright © 2022 Samuel Sotiega. All Rights Reserved. Any reproduction or republication of all or part of this video/audio is prohibited.
▶︎ ▶︎ Get my Smartphone Pro Pack LUTs with over 100 LUTs here bit.ly/3BBkbfV
The Zhiyun Smooth 5S is an upgraded version of the smartphone gimbal Zhiyun Smooth 5 but with plenty enough under the hood to justify the upgrade. After testing it and using it with a range of different payloads, I can comfortably say it is a great gimbal for phones, both small and large, and for advanced smartphone filming. This is my practical in-depth review of this 3-axis stabilizer for iPhones and Android phones. I hope you enjoy it and find it helpful!
Smooth 5S Smartphone Compatibility List - bit.ly/3BrLtpi
▶︎ Equipment featured in this video
Zhiyun Smooth 5S Gimbal - amzn.to/3houTQl
Universal gimbal counter weights - amzn.to/3hpc6Eq
SmallRig Video Rig Cage for iPhone 13 Pro Max - amzn.to/3hlosO3
SmallRig Video Rig Cage for iPhone 14 Pro Max - amzn.to/3BodVZe
Sandmarc Filters and Lenses for Smartphone - bit.ly/3DS6Ezt
All Music in this video is from Epidemic Sound - epidemicsound.com/referral/9l0dzy
For enquiries:
Samuel Sotiega, London, UK.
e: sam@samsotiega.com
w: samsotiega.com
▶︎ WATCH NEXT
Ultimate Gimbal Comparison. Which One Should You Never Buy?? - youtu.be/6z_QmEEcs9g
Cheaper And Better Than DJI OM6? Hohem iSteady Mobile + Review - youtu.be/_w0F4Em_5OI
DJI OM6 Review | || What Nobody Tells You || Watch This Before You Buy - youtu.be/TJq7wkHjNAg
All-In-One Gimbal for Smartphones and Cameras? Feiyutech Scorp Mini Review. - youtu.be/rwHUE1Gu48U
I hope you enjoyed this video, please leave a comment and SUBSCRIBE.
▶ CHAPTERS / TIMESTAMPS
0:00 - Intro
0:14 - Smooth 5S Give Away
0:43 - Creative montage
1:27 - Vlogging with the smooth 5S
3:36 - The infamous up/down test
4:39 - Payload surprise!
5:20 - The not so good.
7:46 - The Zhiyun Way: 3 camera apps
8:51 - Is timelapse any good?
9:44 - AI Features and other gimmicky features
10:33 - Tracking feature
11:32 - Worth the investment?
12:17 - Who is the Smooth 5S for?
▶︎ Some of the camera gear I use:
**CAMERA**
My camera - Canon M6 MK2 - amzn.to/3EKzB2D
My Phone - iPhone 13 Pro Max - amzn.to/3EMkCVL
DJI Pocket 2 Creators Combo - amzn.to/2O7eYY7
**LENSES**
Canon EF 70-200mm L series - amzn.to/2KFG3zB
Canon EF 16-35mm L Series - amzn.to/39c1J0j
Canon EF 24-70mm L Series - amzn.to/39fFK94
**TRIPOD**
Manfrotto 504HD,546BK Video Tripod Kit - amzn.to/3avvjwt
ESDDI DSLR Camera Tripod - amzn.to/31YnprB
**SOUND RECORDER**
Zoom H6 (2020 Version) 6-Track Portable Recorder - amzn.to/2E5XQg0
Tascam DR40X - amzn.to/2MdYgoD
Zoom H1N Sound Recorder - amzn.to/32rs07i
**LOCATION MONITOR**
Atomos Nina JV Camera Monitor/ Recorder - amzn.to/3Fa9IL1
DISCLAIMER: Links included in this description might be affiliate links. If you purchase a product or service with the links that I provide I may receive a small commission. There is no additional charge for you! Thank you for supporting our channel so we can continue to provide you with free content each week!
Copyright © 2022 Samuel Sotiega. All Rights Reserved. Any reproduction or republication of all or part of this video/audio is prohibited.
