The Osmo Mobile 3 is a sturdy, compact gimbal. Suits the iPhone XR perfectly (even with a cover).
NBP, Geelong, 26/08/2019
The Osmo Mobile 3 has a very nice build quality and appears to be a mixture of alloy metal (on the main gimbal arms) and textured tough plastic around the rest of the body in addition to a substantially grippy rubber handle meaning the Mobile 3 sits in your hands quite firmly even with a fairly heavy device attached. I have been using the device in conjunction with the Apple iPhone XR with the genuine clear cover attached, and the phone sits securely in the mount with no dramas at all and does not have any issues hauling/stabilising the phone even with vigorous movements which is very good for a device which sits at approx. 215 grams. Controls are nice and well suited, with the buttons being set up in convenient locations, although if you are to use the device by holding it with your left hand, the zoom button is a bit awkward however it is typically held by the right hand. Integration with the DJI Mimo Application is quick and easy with no issues pairing the two devices (which is done via Bluetooth, negating needs to plug in your device). All of the settings for camera and tracking modes are easily accessible within the app and it runs smoothly. The folding mechanism seems very sturdy so I don't believe any issues will arise from repeated opening and closing of the device, provided the device is lined up appropriately before stowing (which is demonstrated by clear markings on the device body). Overall, amazing value for money with DJI producing a high-quality stabiliser for mobile devices. Just note that some of the functions are unavailable on Android devices, so be sure to do your research on supported models/etc on the DJI website to avoid issues - iOS/Apple devices have no issues I do not think.
Pros:
Easy to use, Compact, Build quality
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes
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