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Usually ready in 24 hoursThe ZHIYUN SMOOTH 5 is a professional 3-axis smartphone gimbal designed for vloggers, filmmakers, photographers, live streamers, and content creators who want smooth, cinematic smartphone footage. Its professional magnetic-steel motors, optimized control panel, adjustable wheel, wide phone compatibility, and support for low-angle and ultra-wide shooting provide greater creative control than basic smartphone stabilizers.
The SMOOTH 5 supports smartphones weighing approximately 150g to 300g and features a powerful 2600mAh battery, smartphone charging through the gimbal, SmartFollow, multiple shooting modes, and compatibility with ZY Cami and FiLMiC Pro.
The SMOOTH 5 uses a professional 3-axis mechanical stabilization system to compensate for unwanted movement and provide smoother smartphone footage. Its upgraded motor system is designed to handle smartphones within its supported payload range while maintaining controlled movement.
This makes it suitable for walking shots, cinematic movements, travel videos, product videos, interviews, social-media content, and professional-looking smartphone filmmaking.
ZHIYUN equips the SMOOTH 5 with professional magnetic-steel motors and upgraded algorithms. The motor design provides the strength needed for compatible smartphones and can accommodate many phones with additional wide-angle, telephoto, fisheye, or macro lenses, provided the overall setup remains within the supported limits.
The SMOOTH 5 provides a 360° pan range, giving creators greater freedom when performing camera movements. This is particularly useful for cinematic rotations, tracking shots, creative transitions, and dynamic smartphone videos.
The gimbal provides a mechanical tilt range of up to 349° and roll range of approximately 300°, allowing a wide range of shooting positions, including low-angle and creative perspectives.
The SMOOTH 5 supports a magnetic fill-light system that can be attached to the phone clamp. ZHIYUN specifies a 5300K–5700K color-temperature range, up to 580 lumens peak brightness, and CRI 95. Light filters can also be used to change the appearance of the illumination.
Important: The magnetic fill light is an accessory and should not be confused with a permanently built-in light. ZHIYUN's product page states that the magnetic LED fill light can be purchased separately.
The SMOOTH 5 places frequently used controls directly on the gimbal. The joystick, buttons, mode controls, and adjustment wheel allow creators to change settings and operate the gimbal without constantly touching the smartphone screen.
The adjustment wheel can be used for zoom and focus-related control with supported apps. This provides more precise control than simply pinching the smartphone screen, especially when creating cinematic movements or rack-focus effects.
The SMOOTH 5 is designed with the motor positioned to help reduce obstruction around the smartphone camera. This allows more flexibility for low-angle and ultra-wide compositions.
SmartFollow allows users to select a subject and keep it tracked while recording through the supported ZY Cami ecosystem. This is particularly useful for solo creators, vloggers, presenters, and people recording themselves.
The SMOOTH 5 supports several creative modes, including:
These modes give creators more control over camera movement and can help produce cinematic-looking smartphone footage.
The SMOOTH 5 works with the ZY Cami app and is also compatible with FiLMiC Pro, providing additional shooting and camera-control options for supported smartphones.
The SMOOTH 5 features a 2600mAh battery. ZHIYUN states that it can operate for up to 25 hours under standby conditions. With the fill light operating at maximum brightness, the stated runtime is approximately 4.5 hours. Charging takes approximately 2 hours with a 15W fast charger and up to 4 hours with a 5V/2A adapter.
The SMOOTH 5 can also supply power to a compatible smartphone through its Type-C connection, allowing users to charge their phone from the gimbal while shooting.
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Product Name | ZHIYUN SMOOTH 5 |
| Product Type | 3-Axis Smartphone Gimbal |
| Stabilization | 3-Axis Mechanical |
| Smartphone Weight | 150g–300g |
| Phone Clamp Width | 50mm–90mm |
| Smartphone Thickness | Up to 10mm |
| Pan Range | 360° |
| Tilt Range | 349° |
| Roll Range | 300° |
| Battery Capacity | 2600mAh |
| Maximum Standby Runtime | Up to 25 hours |
| Runtime with Fill Light | Approx. 4.5 hours at maximum brightness |
| Fast Charging | Approx. 2 hours with 15W charger |
| Standard Charging | Approx. 4 hours with 5V/2A |
| Output Voltage | 5V |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.2 |
| Operating Frequency | 2.402GHz–2.480GHz |
| Product Dimensions | 311 × 168 × 52mm |
| Net Weight | Approx. 615g |
| Operating Temperature | -10°C to 45°C |
| Fill Light | Magnetic, optional accessory |
| Fill Light Color Temperature | 5300K–5700K |
| Fill Light Peak Brightness | Up to 580 lumens |
| Fill Light CRI | 95 |
| App Support | ZY Cami / FiLMiC Pro |
| Charging Port | USB Type-C |
The above specifications are based primarily on ZHIYUN's official SMOOTH 5 specifications and product information.
The official SMOOTH 5 Standard package includes:
The magnetic fill light is not automatically included with the Standard package and may need to be purchased separately depending on the package being sold.
| Feature | ZHIYUN SMOOTH 5 | ZHIYUN SMOOTH 5S |
|---|---|---|
| Stabilization | 3-Axis | 3-Axis |
| Battery | 2600mAh | 2600mAh |
| Maximum Runtime | Up to 25h | Up to 24h |
| Minimum Tested Runtime | 4.5h | 2.5h |
| Fast Charging | Approx. 2h | Approx. 2h |
| Weight | Approx. 615g | Approx. 625g |
| Dimensions | 311 × 168 × 52mm | 311 × 168 × 52mm |
| Pan Range | 360° | 360° |
| Tilt Range | 349° | 349° |
| Roll Range | 300° | 349° |
| App | ZY Cami / FiLMiC Pro | ZY Cami |
| Fill Light | Magnetic, optional | Built-in fill-light system |
| AI Tracker | No | No |
| Best For | Mobile filmmaking and manual control | Enhanced lighting and newer design |
The SMOOTH 5 and SMOOTH 5S share a similar professional 3-axis platform, but the 5S has updated lighting and roll-range specifications.
The SMOOTH 5 is well suited for:
Yes. The SMOOTH 5 is a professional 3-axis mechanical smartphone gimbal.
The SMOOTH 5 supports smartphones approximately 150g–300g, with a clamp width of 50mm–90mm and smartphone thickness of up to 10mm. Specific phone compatibility should still be checked against ZHIYUN's compatibility list.
The SMOOTH 5 supports a magnetic fill light, but the light is an optional accessory rather than a permanently built-in light.
The SMOOTH 5 has a 2600mAh battery.
ZHIYUN lists up to 25 hours in standby conditions. When the fill light is used at maximum brightness under its specified test conditions, runtime is approximately 4.5 hours.
Yes. The gimbal supports two-way charging, allowing the gimbal to provide power to a compatible smartphone through its Type-C connection.
Yes. The SMOOTH 5 supports horizontal and vertical smartphone shooting, making it suitable for Reels, TikTok, Shorts, and other vertical formats.
Yes. SmartFollow is available through the supported ZY Cami ecosystem.
Yes. ZHIYUN states that the SMOOTH 5 is compatible with FiLMiC Pro on supported Android and iOS devices.
Yes. Dolly Zoom can be achieved through supported gimbal/app controls.
Yes. Its stronger motors, wide movement ranges, physical controls, manual focus/zoom control, and compatibility with professional camera apps make it particularly suitable for more advanced smartphone filmmaking.
Yes. ZHIYUN's Standard package lists a tripod along with the gimbal and charging cable.
Not necessarily. ZHIYUN's product page states that the magnetic LED fill light is sold separately, so the exact package should be checked before purchase.
The ZHIYUN SMOOTH 5 is a strong choice if you want a more professional smartphone gimbal with powerful motors, extensive mechanical movement, physical camera controls, SmartFollow, and compatibility with advanced mobile filmmaking apps.
Before purchasing, check your smartphone's weight, width, thickness, and camera configuration. If you need the latest lighting and stabilization features, you may also want to compare the SMOOTH 5 with the newer SMOOTH 5S. If AI subject tracking is important, the SMOOTH 5S AI is a different model and should not be confused with the original SMOOTH 5.
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