2023-05-13 03:00:49
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It’s been a long time since shooting videos with a smartphone has become commonplace. The camera shake correction function of smartphones has also evolved greatly, making it possible to easily shoot images with less blur. Still, images with a floating feeling using a dedicated gimbal camera have a different charm from smartphones.
Serialization “I can’t help but feel sorry for using various gadgets “Gachi” review of photographer Toshiyuki Tanaka”‘s 16th is a small and lightweight project that is being posted on “Makuake”, a service that allows you to know the thoughts of the creators and bearers and have a buying experience with a feeling of support.Gimbal camera “Feiyu Pocket 3”I would like to review the actual machine.
The camera and handle can be completely separated
Gimbal camera “Feiyu Pocket 3”
The “Feiyu Pocket 2S” was an epoch-making gimbal camera that might separate the camera and the main body, but the camera and the main body were connected by wire. This time, the newly released Feiyu Pocket 3 is freed from cable connections, and the camera and handle can be separated completely wirelessly. Therefore, the camera part can also be used alone, and each will be sold in a separate package.
Camera part that can be used alone
The camera package contains the camera body, a plate for connecting accessories, a mini tripod, a cable for charging, etc.
The camera part can insert a micro SD on the side. Since there is no cover etc. for the micro SD insertion port, it seems better to be careful regarding water and dust. You can check the settings on the small monitor, and you can perform operations such as shooting with the three physical buttons. You can shoot with the camera alone, but you can’t check the footage you’re shooting, so connect it to a smartphone with a dedicated app and use it as a monitor.
By combining with an attachment with a 1/4 inch screw hole for a tripod, the camera body can stand on its own with the included mini tripod.
In this state, it weighs regarding 158g, so it can be used as a handheld gimbal camera for light shooting.
Only the camera part is regarding 86g.
The camera part is lightweight and has a strong magnet built into the back side, so it can be fixed by attaching it to metal. The camera can be easily fixed in places where it was difficult to install a camera until now, so it seems that you can create new video expressions depending on your ideas.
Combining it with the handle allows for more comfortable shooting.
The handle package contains the handle body and a USB cable for charging.
The handle has a joystick for controlling the direction of the camera, physical buttons, and a zoom switch, so you can easily perform various operations with one hand.
Connect the camera part to the USB-C terminal on the top of the handle and use it.
When the camera and handle are connected, turning on either one will start both, and it seems that the battery is also shared.
Once the camera and handle are connected, even if they are separated, turning on the power to both will automatically connect the camera and handle. Even in the separated state, there is almost no delay in the operation from the steering wheel and the displayed image, and it is comfortable.
The liquid crystal on the handle is a touch panel, and various operations such as setting are possible. However, the LCD screen on the handle is small, and the sensitivity of the touch panel is somewhat poor, so it cannot be said that the operability is comfortable. For normal shooting, operating the steering wheel is easy enough, but when using Pro mode and making complicated settings, it is more comfortable to connect to a smartphone and operate.
While connected to a smartphone, the LCD on the steering wheel will only display that the connection is in progress. It is more comfortable to operate the settings with a smartphone, but there are many situations where it is more convenient to use only the compact body when shooting. I had to disconnect from the smartphone each time, so I thought it would be more convenient if the steering wheel screen might be used while the smartphone was connected.
Like Feiyu, who has a reputation for gimbals
Gimbal is very stable
I actually took various pictures using Feiyu Pocket 3. I tried shooting handheld while walking, but the gimbal has a high sense of stability, and it is possible to easily shoot smooth images without blurring. When using the motionlapse function, vertical and horizontal movements were stable, but there were times when diagonal movements were a little stuttering. I installed it on the dashboard as an in-vehicle camera, but the gimbal has a high sense of stability even in a moving car.
With a stable gimbal, you can shoot hyperlapses and motionlapses comfortably and easily with Feiyu Pocket 3 alone. You can easily shoot 4K/60fps high-quality images, and you can shoot beautiful images even at night, although there is some noise.
Versatile and easy to use even for beginners
Handy small gimbal camera
Most of the sample shots were taken in auto mode, where the exposure settings are left up to the camera. You can easily shoot clear images without the need for difficult settings. The PRO mode allows for more detailed settings, making it a camera that satisfies a wide range of users because it is easy to use and has many functions. The feeling of floating in a full-fledged 3-axis gimbal, which is a bit different from the camera shake correction of smartphones, is sure to become addictive once you experience it.
It has a face tracking function, a selfie mode that allows you to point the camera at yourself with a single touch, and a beauty mode that makes your skin look naturally beautiful. Perfect for Vlogging and other uses.
I haven’t mastered the advantages of being completely separate yet, but I’m currently working on a project with Makuake for the “Feiyu Pocket 3”, which seems to be able to express various things depending on your ideas.
Makuake’s project page ishere。
* Support purchases are available until 18:00 on May 19, 2023. For details, please check the project page linked above.
Photo/Text =Toshiyuki Tanaka
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