As a smartphone video maker, you may be satisfied with your device’s built-in stabilizer, so a gimbal won’t be on your ‘must purchase’ radar. However, a gimbal does enable you to greatly expand your shooting options, especially if you need your smartphone to pan and tilt to follow you as you walk and talk. Check out my opinion piece on the pros of adding a gimbal to your smartphone kit bag.
Insta360 designs and manufactures a wide range of action cameras. As the ‘360’ in the company name suggests, many of their action cameras – such as the Insta 360 X4 – capture a 360º field of view in photos and video clips. The company also gives GoPro and DJI a run for their money in the shape of a wide range of action cameras, including the Insta360 Ace Pro 2 (which can shoot up to 8K).
