Customer Ratings & Reviews

It’s ahead of his time I love using it. It makes it more easier for me to find solo shots for myself in motion shots without being in the scene.

If you’re a creator or just a tech enthusiast that creates video the Hohem iSteady MT3 Pro can help you create amazing content. Unboxing the gimbal you notice how nice the box and packaging of the device is, though this has no bearing on the product, it just makes a nice first impression. Once you get it out, the heft and substantial feel of the gimbal is apparent as soon as you take it out. From the tactical feel of the buttons to the precision of the aluminum body and parts. Setup is easy with the instructional videos on Hohem’s website. The videos make setup up a breeze and as they walk you thru setting up your device and all the functionality of the gimbal. Included with the gimbal are mounts for smartphones and action cameras as well. Probably one of the coolest features is the AI subject tracking and how easy it is to use with just a flip of a switch and a hand gesture if you're the subject. When filming you use the removable display to use the AI function and from either way you have an indicator light so you know when it’s on or off. The AI camera serves as basically an extra screen when using a DSLR/mirrorless camera and your screen turns off to save battery. You also have a configurable fill light that is customizable for temperature and brightness with CCT and RGB modes. I have a gimbal for my smartphone that I thought was sweet, but the versatile and functionality of the Hohem iSteady MT3 is amazing. Having the ability to use it for smartphones and action cameras is a real plus also. About the only thing I wish Hohem included was a carrying case, that would make transporting it a little less of a worry.

I’ve been using the MT3 Pro Gimbal with several devices and, while there is definitely a learning process, the stabilizer and AI tracking have elevated my recordings immensely while giving me the ability to record myself as well. I used this gimbal with a 2lbs DSLR, an iPhone, and a GoPro 360 Max. *AI* The AI tracking is phenomenal. A target can be set in a second with a trigger, an OK sign, or a tap on the remote screen. It will track people, animals, and even objects. I had it track my kids and myself separately, and it did not falter. It took amazing skating shots of my teen. If we hid, it would immediately find us once we reappeared. I had it track a countertop object, and it stayed on it as I moved around. Furthermore, it can detect gestures from up to 5 meters away for hands-free control. *Removable Screen Remote* The included removable remote will show what the AI camera is seeing to easily allow for setting controls from a distance. The stick’s transmission provides seamless movements across the axes. It also provides and shows what changes are being made in settings, Bluetooth connections, calibration, and battery life, among other things. *Knob and Buttons* The rotating knob can be used in various ways depending on how many times you click its button. It can be used to focus, tilt, or roll, as well as help change the lighting brightness and color. The AB buttons help set automatic start and end points for a smooth shot with time length that is customizable. *Ease of Use/Intuitiveness* While the gimbal is extremely user-friendly, it is still quite the learning process to get it going. There have been several instances where I miss one of the unlock buttons before powering on the gimbal and has no awareness that an axis is still locked so it tries to calibrate causing the motor to overheat until the gimbal triggers its safety power off. There were also times when the gimbal struggles with a certain axis, begins vibrating, and then seeks calibration. This of course has been user error on my part. For the GoPro, for example, I found that even though the balancing in the mount acted properly, according to the video’s instruction, I had to extend the GoPro to the left (away from the AI tracker), to get the proper stability. After doing so I was able to rotate up and down without any issue. I highly recommend watching all of their video tutorials and following along until getting the hang of it if you are a beginner. Along with that, just play with it before trying it out on a serious project. It seems simple, but there are a lot of nuances to it. *App* The Hohem Joy App is a great resource and pair for the gimbal. It found the gimbal as soon as I downloaded it – I had already paired my phone beforehand. The app provides easy access to all the video tutorials also found on their website. It also provides a camera with additional settings not available on the basic phone’s camera app, and it is where I found more info on the other hand gestures beside the OK for tracking. Additionally, it includes editing templates that will put together videos for you. *For reference, the other gestures are a peace sign gesture to start and stop shooting, and a stop gesture to stop face tracking.* *Durability/Battery Life* The battery life is stated to run 20 hours with regular use, 14 hours with AI tracking, and 8 hours with AI and fill light. Personally, I have charged it once and used it for a few hours over the past five days with and without AI tracking and fill light and still have half my battery left. I trust that it is definitely something that will last a full day of shooting. *Important Notes* This gimbal does not have connection compatibility with all devices. They can be used on the gimbal, but they cannot be connected via wire or Bluetooth to control with the remote. My Nikon DSLR was not on their compatibility list, and I was not able to get it to connect via Bluetooth. I was still able to shoot using it and use the AI function so long as I manually controlled settings and pressed record on my camera first. My iPhone and GoPro 360 Max both connected right away via Bluetooth, and I was able to use the remote. *Conclusion* This gimbal is honestly amazing! It had been a while since I had used one, but this one makes mounting changes extremely easy. While balancing is definitely an art to perfect, it gets easier and more second nature the more I use it. The star is, of course, the AI tracker and remote. The AI tracker is so effective and allows for perfect action shots as well as makes solo set ups easy. Highly recommend for professional results.

Amazing gimbal! Strong motor to handle anything from an action camera to mid size DSLR. The color remote is also a big plus making gimbal functions super simple

PROS: * ease of use * Modern aesthetics separates itself from other camera gear * OLED screen * Pairing it with a phone and a DSLR or action cam * A.I. Tracking Sensor SO-SO: * Some features require a mobile hotspot, which can’t really be helped, but I wish a normal phone connection would suffice * Price ($450) CONS: * None that I can find I really enjoy using this device and can’t wait to try more creative things with it. I’m an amateur videographer and photographer who enjoys going on outdoor adventures throughout the year here in the PNW. One of my favorite aspects of those adventures is capturing nature, landscapes, and animals I find along the way. This is one serious set-up that will be the only thing you’ll need along the way, whether you’re a novice, amateur hobbyist, or a professional. In fact, my brother is a professional photographer, and marvels at this thing with a critical eye, but admits he wants one himself. The matte-black body with metallic-orange knobs and switches looks modern and stands out among so many other camera accessories. The controls are not only easy to recognize, but also easy to use. The OLED screen is bright and clear, making it easy to explore all the features without feeling like you have to study the manual. Speaking of the manual, instead of a big book, there’s a small pamphlet with QR codes that link to helpful video guides, so you can easily find answers rather than searching through a big book that’s hard to read due to small type or unnecessary information. The case is well-designed, with pockets for all the accessories. For example, the AI Tracking Sensor is new to me. I know most of us are tired of hearing the words A.I., especially when it comes to tech. Most of the time, it's a gimmicky feature that most won’t use, but in this case, it’s very practical when recording. My first test was pairing it with my Pixel 10 Pro, which has a minimal case. Many gadgets struggle with cases, but the MT2 works perfectly, showing it can also handle a bulkier case or a large camera. Pairing was simple, too, and the setup process is streamlined. Once paired, the AI tracks movement, so if you’re trying to capture an animal, child, or something else that is moving, the focus will remain on them! It’s very cool to see in person. The battery lasts a long time and can charge my phone or the whole setup while I’m using it! Battery anxiety is nowhere to be found when using this. The Hohem Joy app is a great, fleshed-out app that adds even more features. Some benefits: the phone screen turns off during casting, helping prevent overheating and saving battery. It’s also wireless, which helps with bulk and makes it easier to use on the go. This thing is an absolute blessing for making everything so much easier and letting me do what I love out there. It’s easily packable in my pack and isn’t heavy or bulky, so it won't become a problem or a nuisance. I generally love using it.

DJI may be the first name that comes to mind when it comes to gimbals but this gimbal is legit. Solid construction, great controls, and clever features are awesome for a solo creator like myself. I quite like the versatility with mounts for DSLRs, smartphones, as well as action cameras with a good selection of cables to connect with different camera manufacturers. I’m using it with Sony cameras which works great but found that I love the convenience of being able to use it with my smartphone. The reduced overall weight is also really nice using a smartphone vs a DSLR. The detachable remote is awesome especially combined with the built-in sighting camera on the main unit. Being able to see a preview of what my camera sees is a game-changer. It’s definitely a small screen but it gets the job done. I thought it would be challenging using this small a screen for selecting objects but it works surprisingly well. AI tracking works great for human subjects but not as good for inanimate objects. Human tracking is fast and responsive but I found it to not be not as smooth with non-human objects. It sometimes has to “think” about it for a second when moving and it then maintains tracking for objects. It never lost a non-human subject but just found it to be less precise and not quite as locked on as humans. Still worked well overall. Hand gestures worked flawlessly. For filming alone, being able to start AI tracking on myself is vital and being able to do this with a simple hand gesture was great. There’s also a very handy built-in fill light. It sounded a silly at first but it’s actually useful for darker situations. It’s not quite bright enough to illuminate an object farther than a few feet from the camera but for first person shots it certainly helps. Something I did not expect from this light is that you can change the color temperature and it also has an RGB mode. I thought the built-in light would be gimmicky at first but it’s come in handy. Start up time is fast - after holding down the power button for 2 seconds the gimbal is ready to go in about 3 seconds (after the initial calibration). The initial setup took about 10-15 minutes to get up and running. Balancing is straight forward and takes a minute or two. The camera and gimbal control portion of the app are well thought out for the most part with plenty of controls for different functions however I’d love to see manual gimbal control directly accessible from the main camera view vs having to go into a menu. Unfortunately, similar to other apps like Insta360 and Meta AI, the home page of the app is filled with ads and “inspiration” for content and camera control is at least one tap away. I wish this came with a carrying case - I think that should be included with all gimbals but in addition, a hole in the remote to attach a tether. From what I can tell there’s no way to attach a tether which makes me nervous about losing it. I’ve had and sold gimbals for DLSRs before, mainly due to them not being that useful as a solo creator - great for filming others but not as good for just myself. The preview remote and AI tracking bits makes this a super useful and versatile tool, especially since I can even use it with my smartphone in a pinch. Highly recommended!

So, you have a DSLR or mirrorless camera and you want to go beyond taking static pictures? This iSteady MT3 gimbal stabilizer and AI tracker adds SO much functionality to your camera that it's almost like a whole new world opens up. First, there's the obvious with the gimbal stabilizer piece where you can take videos while moving around while keeping the camera VERY stable (or, take multiple pictures in sequence with the stabilizer) which works very well. But that's just the start. You can use the included remote to take selfies or otherwise remotely trigger the camera (or, trigger the camera while holding the gimbal at an odd angle where you can't reach the normal trigger / shutter switch). Then there's the AI tracking - it can track a person or an object (through the 2MP camera built into the mount itself!) and does quite a good job at not just tracking but at remaining stable and smooth while doing so. The resulting video or pictures are amazing. The tracking also works in two directions - you can track an object that's moving OR you can track a stationary object while YOU'RE moving (or both, I suppose) for different options. You can also smoothly pan the camera from the remote or grip. So, this grip / stabilizer / tracker adds a LOT of functionality to your camera. You'll take it with you everywhere, and Hohem has built it for that - it's VERY heavy duty to take good care of your camera and to last even under heavy use. And the battery life on the gimbal is very good as well so it will last through quite a lot of shooting during a long day (the remote charges on the mount and the mount charges via USB-C). All in all, this is a must have addition to your photography gear as it adds a TON of flexibility to what you can accomplish. If that sounds good to you, give this one a try today!

My wife has always love photography so with her starting her own photography business, I wanted to get her something nice to contribute to her success. I thought the Hohem iSteady phone and camera stabilizer would be perfect. The product is light weight and worked well with the mirrorless camera we just picked out. It also fit in her bag easily. Learning curve – It took us a little time to get used to it. We downloaded the app and played around with it for a couple of days, but after that things seemed to click. Make sure you unlock it if you are trying to calibrate…otherwise if will turn off for the safety power down. It was helpful watch YouTube videos and tutorials to understand everything. The detachable remote – This is where the magic is…being able to adjust and see what you are going from a distant has helped her dial in her photography. Battery life – It says that it will run for 20 hours with regular use and 14 with AI tracking…we do know that after 3 days (several hours) of playing around with it we had about ¼ battery left Compatibility – The Hohem website has a long list of compatible devices…we just got lucky out Canon EOS R6 MII was completely compatible. So far my wife loves it…and it’s helped her confidence in taking pictures. Only cons I have is the learning curve…it’s not unreasonable but there is so much you can do with it that I didn’t realize it when I bought it.

I did a lot of professional video in my youth and still dabble in it today. Many weddings, some events, and just a few basic promotional pieces. Used a gyroscopic "cage mount" for tracking shots for the big 3CCD cameras of the 90's and 00's. Knowing what this was capable of, I saw this and jumped on the chance to add some serious kit to my camera bag. This allows me the same creative control of a hollywood-style mount but with my Mirrorless SLR. Setting up the balance and basic calibration took some time - about 45 minutes - but the end result was an excellent device that is going to be a part of my regular shooting kit from here on out. The AI assistant is sharp as a tack, giving me the opportunity to think of the art of the shot rather than focusing on the minutia of setting up the shot. It programs easy and quickly, so your onscreen subjects aren't getting bored and grumpy. It's fantastically balanced, feels lightweight but very durable. It's sometimes difficult to tell where the metal ends and plastic starts. the mount moves buttery smooth. I've used kits with none of the technology and triple the price that didn't feel as good. This is compatible with all the action cameras, mirrorless camera systems, and cell phones you can think of. It's also a great gift or tech idea for the budding film student or new videographer business. The versatility is absolutely phenomenal.