Buyers Guide - Smartphone Gimbal

GET SMART: Choosing a Smartphone Gimbal

Smartphones put incredibly powerful video cameras right in your back pocket. But their small size makes it impossible to get a smooth shot by hand. WIth a smartphone gimbal you can get Hollywood-style shots anywhere and then share them directly with your millions of adoring fans. Or at least your mom.

Which smartphone gimbal is right for you?

EVO makes two smartphone gimbals, depending on the level you like to shoot:

• Our entry-level gimbal is the EVO Shift, it's the perfect accessory to keep in your backpack for shooting smooth shots whenever the mood strikes you.
• Want to make your YouTube followers go wild? Then you need the EVO SP-Pro. With its aircraft-grade aluminum body construction and advanced features, the durable EVO SP-Pro is made for the daily shooter or someone who plans on shooting a lot of outdoor footage.

 

EVO SHIFT VS EVO SP-PRO

EVO SHIFT

EVO SP-PRO

Shooting style	Weekend shooting	Instagram star
Price	$149	$249
Construction	Nylon reinforced plastic	CNC aircraft-grade aluminum
Colors	Black, Gunmetal and Rose Gold	Black
Battery life	Up to 12 hours	Up to 14 hours
Refresh rate	4Khz	4Khz
Payload	75g-220g	75g-260g
Gimbal weight (without phone)	450g	440g
Pan axis range	-360° to + 360°	-360° to + 360°
Tilt axis range	-135° to +185°	-135° to +185°
Roll axis range	-30° to +30°	-30° to +30°
Built-in smartphone charging port
2-way bi-directional mounting frame
Unlimited 360º panning
Tripod/extension pole compatible
Protective case included
Advanced dual charging
Built-in scroll wheel for advanced camera settings
Removable batteries
Advanced cable management
Advanced shooting features accessible through the EVO mobile app
Battery	Li-Ion 18650	Li-Ion 26650
Warranty	1 Year US Warranty	1 Year US Warranty

EVO SHIFT & EVO SP-PRO Gen2: Compatible devices

Before you buy a smartphone gimbal make sure it’s compatible with your phone. Be careful if you use a bulky case like an Otterbox; not all gimbals can accommodate all cases. Check the measurements and the weight of your phone with the case on to make sure you’ll be good to go.

 

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