Smooth 5S Combo Gray - Open Box
Upgraded with a powerful built-in fill light and embodying the spirit of Make-It-Real, Smooth 5S offers an integrated yet simplified way of filmmaking for everyone. With the classic 3-axis design, you can create inspiring content with no angle limitations. Smooth 5S makes your one-man crew.
- Pro 3-Axis Structure & Free Angle Movement
- Unbreakable Stabilization
- Magnetic + Built-In Fill Lights
- Vertical and Horizontal Shooting Supported
- Intuitive Panel Control
Our Review
Zhiyun Smooth 5S Combo — a travel gimbal with its own lighting kit built in
The gist: A 3-axis stabilizer that solves two travel-filming problems at once — shaky footage and bad lighting — with a built-in fill light and a bundled magnetic light accessory.
- Built-in fill light: The gimbal's onboard light hits 650 lux on its own; add the bundled magnetic fill light and total output reaches 2,040 lux, useful for dim restaurants, night markets, or golden-hour backlighting.
- Handles bigger phones: The wider clamp accommodates larger phones and thicker cases, so it works even with a rugged travel case on.
- Doubles as a power bank: Its 2,600mAh battery can top up your phone in a pinch, handy when you're away from an outlet for hours.
- Creative shot modes: Built-in Dolly Zoom, Vortex, and Smart Follow modes let you grab cinematic shots without editing tricks later.
The Gadgeteer called it “a great little gimbal that is solidly built and feature-rich,” noting the Android companion app was the only rough edge.
Best for: travel creators who shoot in mixed lighting and want stabilization and fill light in one kit. Skip it if: you're strictly Android and want the smoothest app experience — iOS support is the more polished side. Runs ~$159 — check the current price before buying.
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