Customer Ratings & Reviews

The Hohem ISteady M& 3 axis gimbal stabilizer has been a game changer when you need that extra set of hands to help you make your own videos with your smartphone. It feels like a very solid build and you can tell the company took pride in their products because it comes very well packaged and had its own carrying/storage case. The gimbal does come with a remote that detaches from the gimbal itself and can be used to control the device. The AI tracking system with the built in LED light will track a person or object for you without the need to have someone helping you record. This feature has become very handy for me since I do not have a second pair of hands to help me record videos. The gimbal can be mounted on to the included tripod and can also be extended a bit more to help with your video or pictures. The iSteady M7 can be used with Hohem Joy app and makes the process much easier to use the device. I am super satisfied with the product and will recommend to anyone who likes to create their own videos and can be a great addition to any streamer.

The Hohem iSteady M7 has been such a blast to use. Setup took just a few minutes, and we were out in the driveway filming my kids biking and playing lacrosse like pros. The stabilization is seriously impressive even when I’m jogging next to them or following fast action, the video stays smooth and steady. The app and controls are easy to figure out, and it really feels like holding a mini movie rig. My kids love it too and keep asking to make “action shots” with it. Battery life’s solid, and it handles my phone with no problem, even with a case. We’ve been using it every weekend now to capture highlights, replays, and just everyday moments. It’s turned simple family videos into something that looks straight out of a sports reel. I am looking forward to continuing trying out different uses for this, including taking it on nature hikes, bike rides and even on the boat next summer with my family to get great stable video of our ongoing adventures. It is quickly becoming an essential item for my family vacations and weekend excursions.

Everything today seems to be about what you can put on social media: Influencers, vloggers, media personalities, etc. All of them are constantly juggling mics, cameras, selfie sticks, and mode while trying to get the shot. This Hohem iSteady M7 is your extra set of hands! Immediately after unboxing this gimbal I could feel the quality. Solid construction, smooth movements, and even a sturdy fitted carrying case to keep your stabilizer safe. I have never owned a Hohem product before, however this product leads me to believe that they care about quality and I will be looking into more of their products in the future. I am not an instruction reading kind of guy, but ladies and gentlemen, give them a glance before trying to use this piece of equipment. There are so many features and shortcuts built into the iSteady M7 that you will not have any idea exist unless you do. For those of us that prefer visual learning, Hohem has a very useful video that outlines setup and features for this gimbal and will save you a lot of time. Pro Tip. download the Hohem Joy app and pair your phone with the iSteady. This gimbal can be used without the app, however it makes your life a lot easier. By pairing your phone, you can allow the detachable remote to control camera functions on your phone like zoom, record, etc. My favorite feature is the auto tracking function. You can use the detachable remote, however using your phone, you can literally just draw a box around what you want to track and let it cook! I will say its not perfect. It will start tracking a running subject, however speed and direction changes will fool it. Walking back and forth in a normal gait has no problems, but you can definitely fool the tracking if you try. Cliff Notes: This gimbal is so much more than just a stabilizer, its an extra set of hands! When paired with the app and given ample time to acquaint yourself with the product, the Hohen iSteady M7 will make your project so much easier to achieve and give it a far more professional and polished feel. Battery powered, quality built, and versatile piece of equipment with auto tracking, gesture recognition, and an app that expands and captures your horizons! Definitely worth the money if you want to create quality videos.

Gimbals are really a mixed bag, I've used a few to varying degrees of success, and I would say this one ends up near the upper end of that range of success, though it isn't without it's own issues. Packaging: Really just what you'd expect, carrying case, device, AI eye, tripod, charging, and some documentation. No frills here, but none needed. Setup: It's easy to set up, but honestly as you get using it you realize there's a lot of options sure, but the options all seem to take a lot of effort to get to, multiple button presses to do single actions or set up single things. I think simpler would have been better in this case, or a different way to execute. That said, when paired and working, it does do the job well, it's just a matter of jumping through menus. You'll get used to it as with anything, I just feel like it's a needless learning curve for something that's supposed to make content creation easier. Use: I've hit the multiple button presses and learning curve hard enough, so outside of that, how does it function? For the most part, it's great. Tracking is good on individuals (it definitely seems to track people better than other things, such as animals or objects). The AI helps a lot, but if it loses track of the thing it is tracking it can do what most gimbals do in that situation which is swing around wildly until you stop it. Hopefully there will be some updates in the future to reduce the amount of tracking loss. As I said, it's better with people. I'm going to see if there's a way to finagle it into holding my gopro to allow for the stability and tracking with that instead. Overall: Worthwhile, especially for content creators, just be aware that tracking of non-human objects/animals may result in interesting outcomes, but still it's a worthwhile option in the gimbal market