During quarantine, creators are having to make more out of the limited resources they have on hand. This means shooting more at home and using their smartphones more often for photo or video content. Today, DJI launched its latest tool for mobile content creators - the DJI Osmo Mobile 4*.
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I’ve used gimbals before and they’re great for getting smooth footage for your project. I also own a couple smartphone gimbals. As a matter of fact, one is the Osmo Mobile 2 and the Zhiyun Smooth 4. I enjoy using both of them. And now-a-days, I’d use them more for shooting clips around the house.
The Skinny On the Osmo Mobile 4
So there’s not much to say on the tech specs because gimbals aren’t anything new to the creative space, but what DJI did to make this new product newsworthy is change up the ease of use. DJI added a magnetic clip allowing you to connect your smartphone in a few seconds. No more battling with clips and clamps. No more hoping your external microphone doesn’t get caught up in the clamps or arms of the gimbal. Nice. You’ll get your typical calibration tools for the motors as well as features such as time lapse mode and gesture controls. All of these are useful when trying to make your Instagram stories or TikTok videos pop. I also like the foldable form-factor that was present on the previous version of the Osmo. Great for packing and portability. Nice move, DJI.
I’m not sure if I’ll buy one of these since I already have two gimbals on my shelf as I write this, but I am definitely curious about the quick connection magnet. Looks like a great idea. Hopefully it has a great battery life and still allows you to charge it while being used as an added convenience.
You can get the DJI Osmo Mobile 4 for $149* online. Let me know if you decide to order one or have any questions about using a smartphone gimbal.
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