Insta360 Flow Handheld Smartphone Gimbal

Looking for the best smartphone gimbal? Behold the Insta360 Flow Handheld Smartphone Gimbal. This can be a good alternative to DJI smartphone gimbal.

Since the company's inception, its primary focus has been on the production of 360-degree cameras. I, myself came to know this company thanks to their fancy 360-degree cameras as well. But thanks to the introduction of the Insta360 Flow handheld smartphone gimbal, the company has more tricks up its sleeves right now!

Insta360 Flow Handheld Smartphone Gimbal

Prior to this, the company has done so by developing a number of distinct types of these devices, each of which is designed with a particular application in mind. Spherical videos, while the undeniable fact that they have some applications have not yet achieved the level of widespread adoption that the company behind them had hoped for. The company is expanding their horizons with the launch of the Insta360 Flow handheld smartphone gimbal, despite the fact that we do not see them moving away from its primary offering in the near future.

This is a Great Alternative to DJI Gimbals

Interestingly, I have noticed that the company has decided to forego the production of yet another 360-degree camera in favour of the production of a smartphone gimbal. This gimbal will allow you to film stabilized handheld footage using your smartphone. You are probably familiar with the OM series produced by DJI. In this particular instance, however, the company makes use of all of the AI features that they have already created for their 360-degree cameras. They employ these characteristics to assist you in tracking, stabilizing, and editing your films with the least amount of manual input possible.

All-in-One Smartphone Gimbal

The Insta360 Flow handheld smartphone gimbal has a locking clamp mechanism that should accommodate most smartphone sizes, as well as an extendable arm that allows you to hold the phone at a comfortable distance for self-framed video. It features three-axis gimbal stabilization that effectively balances out any shakes or jitters, allowing you to capture smooth footage with your smartphone camera without having to tiptoe and move slowly. Even the base of the grip is built-in, enabling you to film without using your hands.

Accurate Deep Tracking Gimbal

Versatile Tracking

It employs the outfit's AI-powered tracking system to keep the subject in frame at all times, which can function even if the subject is partially obscured. According to the organization, it can re-identify the subject upon their reappearance in the scene and recommence tracking them as before. It also has AI-based features such as all-angle tracking, zoom tracking (for more cinematic views), slow-motion tracking, and tracking during video calls.

Insta360 Flow Special Effects

Shot Genie Software

By using the available Shot Genie software, you can choose to record from the 80 different filming scenarios. In other words, Shot Genie will be doing all the heavy lifting, and shooting all the necessary cinematography. Of course, you can also control everything manually using the Smartwheel control on the handlebar. Sounds good? Definitely. However, the software is not yet compatible with all mobile devices. Currently, only the iPhone 11, 12, 13, and 14 are compatible with all features, while Android models vary in their compatibility.

Insta360 Flow Smartphone Gimbal Gesture Control

Insta360 Flow Smartphone Gimbal 360 Panorama Mode

Key Control You Need To Know

Your Gimbal cum Selfie Stick

Highly Pocketable and Compact

It can record in 4K at 60 frames per second and 1080p at 240 frames per second, but only for the iPhone models listed above and the Google Pixel 6 (and 6 Pro). Other smartphones can only record at 30 frames per second. So yeah… It's currently only a decent deal for iPhone owners with newer models.

Is This The Best Smartphone Gimbal?

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The company claims that the motor is strong enough to handle phones weighing up to 300 grams, which indicates that it should have no issue mounting even the largest iPhone. I am happy to note that a relatively huge battery of 2,900 mAh is powering the Insta360 Flow handheld smartphone gimbal. On paper, you will get enough juice to keep it shooting for up to 12 hours between charges. This means that you can go a whole half day filming stabilized video with this device. Insta360 smartphone gimbal is now available with a starting price tag of US$159 (RM699). For more information, head over to Insta360's official website.