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Usually ready in 24 hoursThe ZHIYUN SMOOTH Q3 is a compact and foldable 3-axis smartphone gimbal designed for vloggers, mobile filmmakers, travel creators, live streamers, and everyday content creators. It combines smooth 3-axis stabilization with a built-in rotatable LED fill light, portrait shooting, gesture control, subject tracking, panorama, time-lapse, and other creative functions through the ZY Cami app.
With support for smartphones weighing 150g to 280g, a 55mm–90mm mounting width, and a lightweight 340g body, the SMOOTH Q3 offers a practical balance between portability and mobile video stabilization.
The SMOOTH Q3 uses a 3-axis stabilization system to compensate for unwanted movements and help produce smoother smartphone footage. It is suitable for walking videos, vlogs, travel footage, social-media videos, and handheld mobile filmmaking.
ZHIYUN specifies a valid payload range of 150g to 280g, allowing the gimbal to work with many mainstream smartphones within the supported size and weight limits.
One of the standout features of the SMOOTH Q3 is its integrated LED fill light. The light can rotate horizontally through 180°, allowing you to direct illumination toward yourself or your subject.
The fill light provides three brightness levels, making it useful for selfies, indoor vlogging, nighttime content, and situations where additional light is needed.
SmartFollow 3.0 helps keep your selected subject in the frame while recording. The feature works through the ZY Cami app, making it easier to record yourself when there is nobody available to operate the camera.
The SMOOTH Q3 supports both horizontal and vertical smartphone shooting. Its control system makes switching between portrait and landscape orientations convenient, which is particularly useful for TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts, and other vertical-video platforms.
Gesture Control allows compatible shooting functions to be activated using simple hand gestures. This can be useful when the gimbal is positioned on a tripod or placed at a distance from the creator.
Through the ZY Cami app, the SMOOTH Q3 provides several creative shooting options, including:
These features give smartphone creators more options without requiring additional camera equipment.
The SMOOTH Q3 works with the ZY Cami app on supported iOS and Android smartphones. The app provides intelligent shooting features as well as video editing tools, including templates, music, filters, stickers, and special effects.
The SMOOTH Q3 is designed for portability. Its folded dimensions are approximately 45 × 154 × 180mm, while the unfolded dimensions are approximately 90 × 127 × 279mm. The gimbal weighs approximately 340g, making it convenient to carry for travel and everyday shooting.
The SMOOTH Q3 features a 1300mAh battery. ZHIYUN lists a standard battery runtime of approximately 7 hours and a maximum runtime of up to 15 hours under specified testing conditions. Charging time is approximately 3 hours.
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Product Name | ZHIYUN SMOOTH Q3 |
| Product Type | 3-Axis Smartphone Gimbal |
| Stabilization | 3-Axis |
| Valid Payload | 150g–280g |
| Mounting Clamp Width | 55mm–90mm |
| Supported Smartphone Thickness | 7mm–10mm |
| Battery Capacity | 1300mAh |
| Standard Battery Runtime | Approx. 7 hours |
| Maximum Battery Runtime | Up to 15 hours |
| Charging Time | Approx. 3 hours |
| Charging Voltage | 5V |
| Charging Current | Up to 1200mA |
| Operation Voltage | 6.5V–8.4V |
| Standard Operation Voltage | 7.4V |
| Tilt Mechanical Range | -260° to +80° |
| Roll Mechanical Range | -170° to +170° |
| Pan Mechanical Range | -150° to +150° |
| Static Following Deviation | ±0.01° to ±0.04° |
| Motion Following Deviation | ±0.05° to ±0.3° |
| Fill Light | Built-in LED |
| Fill Light Rotation | 180° horizontally |
| Fill Light Brightness | 3 levels |
| Product Weight | Approx. 340g |
| Folded Dimensions | 45 × 154 × 180mm |
| Unfolded Dimensions | 90 × 127 × 279mm |
| Operating Temperature | -10°C to 45°C |
| App | ZY Cami |
Specifications are based on ZHIYUN's official SMOOTH Q3 product specifications.
The Combo package adds accessories to the Standard package and includes:
ZHIYUN lists these separately for the Standard and Combo versions, so the exact package should be matched to the variant being sold.
| Feature | ZHIYUN SMOOTH Q3 | ZHIYUN SMOOTH Q4 |
|---|---|---|
| Stabilization | 3-Axis | 3-Axis |
| Smartphone Payload | 150g–280g | 150g–280g |
| Clamp Width | 55mm–90mm | 55mm–90mm |
| Fill Light | Built-in LED | Magnetic Fill Light |
| Fill Light Rotation | 180° | Magnetic/adjustable |
| Extension Rod | No | Built-in 215mm |
| Battery Capacity | 1300mAh | 1200mAh |
| Standard Runtime | Approx. 7h | Approx. 10h |
| Maximum Runtime | Up to 15h | Up to 15h |
| Weight | Approx. 340g | Approx. 370g |
| Foldable | Yes | Yes |
| App | ZY Cami | ZY Cami |
| Best For | Lightweight mobile content creation | Vlogging with extension-rod flexibility |
The main advantage of the Q3 is its lighter body and integrated 180° rotatable fill light, while the Q4 adds a 215mm built-in extension rod and a different magnetic-light design.
The SMOOTH Q3 is suitable for:
Yes. The SMOOTH Q3 is a 3-axis smartphone gimbal designed to stabilize mobile video footage.
The SMOOTH Q3 supports smartphones weighing 150g to 280g.
Yes. It has a built-in LED fill light with three brightness levels and 180° horizontal rotation.
Yes. The gimbal supports portrait shooting, making it suitable for TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts, and other vertical content.
Yes. SmartFollow 3.0 is supported through the ZY Cami app.
The gimbal supports smartphones within its physical and weight limits. The official specifications list a clamp width of 55mm–90mm, smartphone thickness of 7mm–10mm, and weight of 150g–280g.
The standard stated runtime is approximately 7 hours, while maximum runtime can reach up to 15 hours under specified test conditions.
The official charging time is approximately 3 hours.
Yes. ZHIYUN states that the ZY Cami app supports both iOS and Android phones, subject to device compatibility.
Yes. ZHIYUN provides live-streaming functionality through the ZY Cami ecosystem, including supported tracking features. Some advanced functions may require ZY Prime membership.
Yes. Its compact folding structure and approximately 340g weight make it convenient for travel vlogging and mobile filmmaking.
Yes. The official Standard and Combo packages both list a tripod.
No. According to ZHIYUN's current package listing, the storage bag is included with the Combo package, not the Standard package.
Before purchasing the ZHIYUN SMOOTH Q3, check your smartphone's weight, width, and thickness to make sure it falls within the supported range. The Q3 is especially suitable if you want a lightweight 3-axis gimbal with an integrated rotatable fill light and intelligent smartphone shooting features.
For creators who need a built-in extension rod, the newer SMOOTH Q4 may be worth considering. For buyers who prioritize a lighter body and integrated 180° fill light, the SMOOTH Q3 remains a practical mobile-content solution.
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