How Good Is DJI's New OM 5 Smartphone Gimbal?

Smartphones have reached a point where they are legitimate creative tools, and as such, one of the most useful accessories creatives can purchase is a smartphone gimbal. DJI is one of the leaders in this space, and their new OM 5 gimbal brings their latest features and tech to the table. How does it perform? This great video review takes a look. 

Coming to you from Billy Kyle, this awesome video review takes a look at the new DJI OM 5 smartphone gimbal. Now a few generations in, the OM 5 offers a range of refined features, including:

  • Extension rod offering additional 8.5 inches of reach
  • Ability to hold smartphones up to 3.3 inches in width
  • Intelligent smartphone mount sensor
  • Foldable design
  • Redesigned handgrip
  • High-torque motor
  • Controllable range: -161.2 to 172.08° of pan, 101.46 to 229.54° of tilt, and -127.05 to 208.95° of roll
  • Bluetooth 5.0
  • Controllable speed
  • Up to 6.5 hours of runtime with built-in battery
  • 1/4"-20 tripod mounting thread
  • USB Type-C power input
  • Included grip tripod

Altogether, the OM 5 looks like another great option from DJI, with a range of useful features and good performance at a reasonable price ($159), making it a useful accessory for anyone using a smartphone for some of their work. Check out the video above for Kyle's full thoughts. 

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Alex Cooke is a Cleveland-based portrait, events, and landscape photographer. He holds an M.S. in Applied Mathematics and a doctorate in Music Composition. He is also an avid equestrian.

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