Glide Gear Leios 3 Axis Handheld Gimbal $99.00 Shipped from Glide Gear on eBay (Aus)

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Kikkoman56 on 15/11/2017 - 14:07 ebay.com.au (389 clicks)
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Hi All,

Stumbled across this somehow and I think this is the cheapest 3 axis gimbal I've seen so far.
Reviews online seem to range from good to mixed, for example the reviews on amazon here to this guys youtube review.
Seems to be going for $200 USD at BH Photo and Video and a good $20 cheaper than the Zhiyun Smooth Q and shipped from Victoria.
The Smooth Q however has a proven and well known track record and seemingly more software and support backing it.

Don't forget the P5OZZIE code to make it $94.05.

Description

The Glide Gear Leios 3-Axis Gyro Stabilizer is a versatile gimbal that lets you capture smooth, stabilized shots with your smartphone, GoPro, or most point-and-shoot cameras. The three buttons on the handle let you control camera tilt and change the operating mode. You can choose to lock the camera in place along all three axes (pan, tilt, and roll), or select modes where the camera smoothly follows as you pan and tilt the handle.

Made from high-grade aluminum, the Leios 3-Axis Gyro Stabilizer is reliable for prolonged use. It uses two 18350 LiPo batteries (included) as power source, and ships with a battery charger and GoPro adapter.

Compatibility

Apple iPhone 4S, 5, 5S, 6, and 6 Plus
Samsung Galaxy Note 2, 3, and 4
Samsung Galaxy S3, S4, S5, S6, S6 Edge
Other < 7" screen smartphones
GoPro
Many point-and-shoot cameras 1

Operating Modes

Heading Following Mode: Camera follows panning motion of handle while locking tilt and roll axes
All Axis Lock: Locks the pan, tilt, and roll axes
Tilt and Pan Following Mode: Locks roll axis; camera smoothly follows the pan and tilt motion of handle

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  bargaino on 15/11/2017 - 14:32

  How stable are these sort of things?
  Just for video, or can they be used instead of a tripod for long exposure still shots? Maybe with a monopod (aka selfie stick)?

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    Kikkoman56 on 15/11/2017 - 14:44

    +1

    I think in the case with a monopod you'd still have some issues. The "3 axis" gimbal refers to the 3 axes of rotation about the X, Y and Z axis. For footage this is enough to present a significantly smoother video. However long exposure shots you really need it to be restrained in all 6 degrees of freedom. Movement in the x, y, z and rotation about the x, y and z. A monopod with the above would only be restrained in 4 and you'd get smearing from it moving laterally even a minute amount.

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      bargaino on 15/11/2017 - 15:24

      long exposure shots you really need it to be restrained in all 6 degrees of freedom.

      Good point, but for landscape shots that does not apply. Such movement only causes parallax problems for nearby objects in view.
      Camera moving a couple of cm sideways is no different than your subject moving a couple of cm. OK for buildings, bad for portraits :-)

      4-axis (roll,pitch,yaw and up-down) is good when you are walking.
      Googling, I see "8 axis stabilisers" being sold. Are they in hyperspace?

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        mattman on 15/11/2017 - 16:04

        Yeah except if it moves in the middle of one of your long exposures you will have quality problems. Gimbals and monopods have uses, but long exposure landscapes is very much tripod territory.

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        bargaino on 15/11/2017 - 17:07

        @mattman:
        ok, thanks.

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      bchliu on 15/11/2017 - 15:36

      3 Axis does not include Z (in and out). Its rotational Axis for the third

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        bargaino on 15/11/2017 - 17:09

        That's what he said. All 3 axes are rotational. Like roll-pitch-yaw in a plane.

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        bchliu on 15/11/2017 - 17:13

        @manic: He said Z axis. Geometrically it's not Z axis (in and out)

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        Kikkoman56 on 15/11/2017 - 17:27

        +1

        @bchliu: No this "Z axis (in and out)" is the 3rd degree of freedom. I wasn't referring to that.
        From my engineering/cad background, this is the way I see it that is…
        You can move left and right (x axis translation), forward and back (y axis translation) and up and down (z axis translation).
        Around each of these axes you can rotate and that's all the gimbal does, rotation.
        This is also why you can clearly see 3 motors to control the rotation in each axes here

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  beigehornet on 15/11/2017 - 14:46

  May have an issue with my large S7+ but worth a try, with the code its 95 delivered to sydney, so sure why not.