Smooth 5S AI Mobile Gimbal - Open Box, Combo

Zhiyun Smooth 5S AI Mobile Gimbal (Open Box) — Hands-Free Professional Video for Remote Creators

The gist: An open-box Zhiyun Smooth 5S AI that brings AI subject tracking, 3-axis stabilization, and a built-in fill light to remote professionals who record video content without a production team.

• AI tracker with gesture control: Autonomously tracks your face or body during solo recording sessions — wave to trigger tracking, no assistant or expensive motion software needed.
• 3-axis stabilization up to 300 g: Eliminates camera shake during walking demos, product showcases, or office tour footage; works with flagship phones in cases.
• 26-hour gimbal battery / 7-hour with AI + light: Enough runtime for a full creative day of shooting; the fill light’s 680 lux peak helps in dim home-office or coworking environments.
• Multiple modes (Pan Follow, Lock, Follow, POV): Switch between talking-head lock mode for interviews and follow mode for dynamic walkthroughs without stopping to adjust settings.

Gear Diary described the Smooth 5S AI as delivering “stunning results” in stabilization and AI tracking performance, noting it elevates smartphone footage to a professional standard with minimal learning curve for basic shooting modes.

Best for: Online course creators, freelancers, and remote marketers who shoot regular video content alone and need automated tracking. Skip it if: your workflow is entirely desk-bound (a fixed tripod suffices) or you need a travel-compact foldable gimbal. Runs around $110 open box — check the current price before buying.