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MOZA Mini S Essential Foldable Gimbal stabilizer for Smartphone Timelapse Object Tracking Zoom Vertigo Inception 3 Axis Video Stabilizer for iPhone Xs Max Xr X 11 Pro Max Samsung Note 9 S9 Huawei
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7.9
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/10
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94
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Ease of Use
23easy, use, figure, controls, setup
+100%
" ... Perfect for beginners ... "
" ... It's so easy to use. ... "
" ... so portable so easy to use becomes part of your gear that you don't forget leaving home just like you don't forget leaving phone at home. ... "
" ... I am extremely satisfied with this product, works exactly as advertised, it's extremely easy to use with little or no learning curve! ... "
" ... Easy to switch from landscape to portrait mode too. ... "
" ... No complicated set-ups. ... "
" ... It easy to use, some great feature. ... "
" ... Easy to use ... "
Size
18portability, gimbal, lightweight, folds, foldable
+100%
" ... It folds up very compactly for ease in packing for trips. ... "
" ... Portability/Convenience: With the foldable feature, the Moza Mini-S is pure gold. ... Having the capability of folding it into half, I was able to put this in any of my bags and have it with me all the time. ... BUT IN SUMMARY, I feel this gimbal is definitely a good purchase if you are looking for a light, portable and easy to use mobile gimbal! ... "
" ... Overall portability is great . ... Not quite pocket small but big enough to fit in a small sack. ... "
" ... so portable so easy to use becomes part of your gear that you don't forget leaving home just like you don't forget leaving phone at home. ... "
" ... It's very portable that it can fit in my fannypack. ... "
" ... This foldable design makes it more convenient to carry around. ... "
" ... This is the best gimbal in the market, and the two reasons are 1) the price, and 2) the portability. ... This reduces the space needed to carry the gimbal by half. ... I can easily stuff it in my backpack with laptops and books. ... "
" ... It is lightweight and having the ability to fold it is a definite plus. ... "
Build Quality
15build quality, tripod, moza, mini, grip
+93%
-7%
" ... I think the construction is mostly plastic, but it is so solidly built, you would not know it. ... "
" ... Design and Build Quality ... Because the main body is designed with resin and the aluminum parts are hollow, the total weight being 1.09 lbs. ... "
" ... Build: Feels solid and sturdy on hand which makes it comfortable to grip on. ... "
" ... It was nice to have the bag to carry it and the additional tripod base that comes with it as well. ... "
" ... Phone holder brackets that extend out are plastic, where DJI's are metal. ... Build quality not much better than Moza. ... "
" ... They're both similar enough to be considered product piers, but the Moza Mini S definitely has a slight leg up over the Feiyu when it comes to mechanical features. ... "
" ... + Nice build quality ... "
" ... The grip on the Mini-S is a bit easier to hold than the Mini. ... I would love to see Gudsen improve this to a rubberized grip. ... The overall build quality was excellent. ... "
Price
14gimbal, great product, point, one, hard
+100%
" ... Did I mention the price is fantastic? ... "
" ... But, all-in-all, I do think the price isn't bad for what Moza gives you with the Mini S. ... "
" ... This is my 4th cellphone gimbal and one of the best by far, especially at this price! ... "
" ... With this price point, it's hard to resist and it works pretty well. ... "
" ... Gives you extra smooth footage for different cinematography needs and is great for the price! ... "
" ... Definitely a good gimbal for a great price. ... Ratio of usefulness to price makes my purchase satisfying. ... "
" ... It is lightweight, foldable to very compact size, and most importantly it is at a cheap price. ... "
" ... I was really excited that I could get a Gimbal at such an affordable price. ... "
Fit
13folds, motors, tripod, plastic, mini
+85%
-15%
" ... Besides it being of super quality, it folds up nicely in my camera case. ... "
" ... It folds down so small I could put it in my hoodie pocket & almost forget it's there. ... It holds up my s10+ with no problem even with my life proof case on it. ... "
" ... It is packaged well, and includes a soft travel bag and a screw-on tripod. ... "
" ... fits, even with a case on.) ... "
" ... Fits in a bag similar in size to a pair of head phones. ... The grip on the Mini-S is a bit easier to hold than the Mini. ... If your case is large, you may want to remove it in order to get the best fit possible. ... "
" ... the product is lightweight making it nice to pack in the backpack plus its fold able so less space than other Gibmals out there! ... "
" ... I have seen no other gimbal that folds. ... Be sure to place the smartphone in the center so its easier on the motors. ... "
" ... It fit my Galaxy Note 9 like a dream in the case, and recorded some wonderful 4k video. ... "
Apps
12features, moza genie app, moza genie application, device, gimbal
+83%
-17%
" ... Built in App is great albeit a bit hard to confirm your mode. ... Once you figure it out, it’s easy to control from device or the app. ... "
" ... Works well and connects to app easily which enables a lot of great features. ... "
" ... Great app and it's foldable! ... "
" ... Functionality works great using the app to without the app depending on what your doing. ... "
" ... La app no es lo suficientemente buena para iPhone grabando en 4K. ... "
" ... the Moza genie app is really nice as well and connects well from phone to gimbal. ... "
" ... I have not used the app that much other than to say that is simple and I believe I should be able to spend more time taking pictures instead of trying to figure out an app for it. ... "
" ... For the more avid cinematographers that are looking for more control, the Moza Genie application has many options that can be adjusted and tweaked to get the exact look you are looking for. ... When used with a mobile device loaded with the Moza Genie application, a number of features can be accessed directly from the controls on the stabilizer, without having to make selections on the mobile device. ... The Moza Genie application is the software used to bring all the amazing features of the Moza Mini-S all together. ... The app is simple to use for the novice, but has the features for your advance filmmakers. ... Many adjustable options and features in Moza Genie app ... "
Camera
12capture, smooth, shots, shoot, professional
+100%
" ... This is rather impressive as $3,000 SLRs usually perform to the same level (Professional SLR cameras have their advantages, but that is for a different post). ... This allows the camera capture the extreme EV difference between the sunset sky and the foreground. ... "
" ... It does exactly what I need - shooting smooth videos with my cell phone. ... "
" ... With the mini-tripod, you can keep it on table or counter-top to shoot any video. ... "
" ... One more thing i like about this gimbal its that you might have an app you like more to take pictures an this brings a camera control cable so you can stay with your favorite app. ... "
" ... So I'm not a film maker or professional, I just wanted a way to shoot some nice video when out with family and friends. ... "
" ... + Entry Level Smartphone Gimbal ... "
" ... great starting Gimbal for stable footage! ... "
" ... Oh and the price is quite reasonable based on the inherent value this product has given my photography. ... "
Software Platform
10features, update, moza genie application, gimbal, firmware
+80%
-20%
" ... Then I read the manual, you need to download the app and allow it to connect to it. ... "
" ... Functionality works great using the app to without the app depending on what your doing. ... "
" ... I have not used the app that much other than to say that is simple and I believe I should be able to spend more time taking pictures instead of trying to figure out an app for it. ... "
" ... Built in App is great albeit a bit hard to confirm your mode. ... Once you figure it out, it’s easy to control from device or the app. ... "
" ... La app no es lo suficientemente buena para iPhone grabando en 4K. ... "
" ... Works well and connects to app easily which enables a lot of great features. ... "
" ... Important to read instructions before use, an download the Moza Geni App(IOS or Android available) Always verify to update the firmware so you running on the latest an have no issue with it and please calibrate the gimbal any time you change the phone as they all weight different. ... "
" ... For the more avid cinematographers that are looking for more control, the Moza Genie application has many options that can be adjusted and tweaked to get the exact look you are looking for. ... When used with a mobile device loaded with the Moza Genie application, a number of features can be accessed directly from the controls on the stabilizer, without having to make selections on the mobile device. ... The Moza Genie application is the software used to bring all the amazing features of the Moza Mini-S all together. ... The app is simple to use for the novice, but has the features for your advance filmmakers. ... Many adjustable options and features in Moza Genie app ... "
Battery Life
10life, charge, blue led, 8 hours, indicator
+80%
-20%
" ... The battery is insanly durable, i fully charged it before my 10 trip, used it often everyday, and it is has juice!!! ... "
" ... It's easy to use outdoor, the battery back-up is astounding ... "
" ... + Decent Battery life ... "
" ... Battery life makes me comfortable to trust this unit to be there for me when I have need for great shot. ... "
" ... It comes with some battery charge but do charge before use so you can work it properly. ... "
" ... So far from use the battery life is good too so that's a plus. ... "
" ... Three blue LED: 70% – 100% Battery Life ... Two blue LED: 40% – 70% Battery Life ... One blue LED: 20% – 40% Battery Life ... 8-hours of battery life for sunrise to sunset filming ... "
Features
7features, inception, timelapse, sports, main
+86%
-14%
" ... It easy to use, some great feature. ... "
" ... follow mode, sports mode, inception mode, timelapse, etc) take a while getting used to, so keep the manual handy at all times. ... "
" ... Built in App is great albeit a bit hard to confirm your mode. ... "
" ... Trigger - made switching between the various modes a breeze. ... "
" ... Features: Comes with all the basic features and also the inception mode which is perfect for cinematic videos! ... "
" ... The main selling features of this particular stabilizing gimbal is ease of use with a large number of customization and feature options, lightweight but durable design, and a small and compact design that can folded down and stowed when traveling or transporting. ... Technology and Features ... The application includes advance features like subject tracking, timelapse mode, and inception mode. ... "
Device Compatibility
7bluetooth, stabilizer, s10, payload, lbs
+57%
-43%
" ... I currently have an iphone 11 Pro MAX which I use with this product. ... "
" ... I bought this for use with my Moto G5 phone. ... Even though my phone is not one of the models listed in the description, I can tell you that it still works great as a stabilizer, even if it is not able to take advantage of some of the more advanced features and modes of operation. ... "
" ... I hope to add one or two more after phone and gimbel begin communicating. ... My fine new Mini-S is not connecting to my Pixel 3 XL. ... Using the Genie I click the connect button. ... "
" ... With a maximum payload of 0.57 lbs, it can support majority of the mobile devices on the market. ... When used with a mobile device loaded with the Moza Genie application, a number of features can be accessed directly from the controls on the stabilizer, without having to make selections on the mobile device. ... Another cool feature added into the application is the ability to live stream directly from the phone. ... 0.57 lbs max payload to use with pretty much any mobile device ... Ability to use application wired to device vs. over Bluetooth ... "
Controls
6press, pressed, mode, inception mode, click
+50%
-50%
" ... Also buttons sometimes doesn't work. ... "
" ... The Inception mode does not work, you click three times like the manual says or the Youtube tutorials show and nothing happens. ... "
Video Playback
5video, 4k
+80%
-20%
" ... Then you watched the footage on PC or TV and . ... And you're never disappointed in your videos again :)) ... "
" ... I found so many YouTube videos on how to use it and tips and tricks. ... "
" ... It fit my Galaxy Note 9 like a dream in the case, and recorded some wonderful 4k video. ... "
" ... Still very new to doing videos. ... "
Returns
5mini, back, sent, return, one
+20%
-80%
" ... Sending it back. ... "
" ... They sent me a broken one. ... "
" ... Based on these factors I cannot recommend to the moza mini s. And I will be returning it. ... "
" ... At this point I'm sending it back ... "
Setup
4use, intuitive, easy, controls
+100%
" ... No complicated set-ups. ... "
" ... Doesn’t come with great setup instructions but worth the price ... "
" ... I found this incredibly easy to setup and use. ... "
" ... Simple and intuitive controls to use with auto calibration and no tool setup ... Lightweight setup at only 1.09 lbs ... "
For Travel
4trip, used, trips, tripod, travel
+100%
" ... The battery is insanly durable, i fully charged it before my 10 trip, used it often everyday, and it is has juice!!! ... "
" ... It is packaged well, and includes a soft travel bag and a screw-on tripod. ... It folds up very compactly for ease in packing for trips. ... "
" ... You recorded some videos while skating, rolling, hiking, sports events - you were excited about that and wanted to share your experience with your friends. ... "
" ... I brought this Gimbal for my international trip to shot some quality videos. ... "
Overall performance
4much, job
+100%
" ... Great job Moza!! ... "
" ... From there it was smooth sailing and reliable when using it. ... "
" ... The speed of the camera movement is based upon how much the joystick is pointed in any direction. ... "
Marketplace
4products
+75%
-25%
" ... Picked this up, best Buy sells this brand at the store. ... You see a lot of products on amazon by different brands but exactly the same item. ... "
" ... I was distraught and posted this online. ... "
Design
4moza, mini, portability, foldable, build quality
+100%
" ... I don't need to go into all the details of its design and use, as other reviewers have already covered that very well. ... "
" ... Portability/Convenience: With the foldable feature, the Moza Mini-S is pure gold. ... "
" ... I have owned a few gimbals, and this one has a great design. ... "
" ... Design and Build Quality ... To fit your lifestyle, MOZA Mini-S comes in two colour styles: Black and White, offering a fresh and cool alternative to match your individual style. ... "
Comfort
4hand, grip, points, point, joystick
+75%
-25%
" ... Build: Feels solid and sturdy on hand which makes it comfortable to grip on. ... "
" ... The grip on the Mini-S is a bit easier to hold than the Mini. ... I would love to see Gudsen improve this to a rubberized grip. ... "
Zoom
3zoom, side, buttons, focus
+100%
" ... Stabilization is fine. ... "
" ... The stabilization is very good on this gimbal, needless to say, however the motors are not very powerful. ... "
" ... Stabilization no better than the cheaper Moza. ... "
Storage
3space, travel, includes, gimbal
+100%
" ... It is packaged well, and includes a soft travel bag and a screw-on tripod. ... "
" ... This reduces the space needed to carry the gimbal by half. ... "
" ... Bought this Moza MIni-S because first the price of it its a great value,love that it doesn't take that much space plus it brings the tripod. ... "
Charging
3charge, device, battery, usb, wireless charging
+100%
" ... After charging it is retaining for much longer now. ... "
" ... It comes with some battery charge but do charge before use so you can work it properly. ... "
" ... Solid red LED: Device is Charging ... Charging port available for mobile device on stabilizer ... If you have a newer device that has wireless charging capabilities, I recommend the $99.00 Moza Mini-Mi which has all the features of the Mini-S, but with wireless charging capability. ... "
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