--- title: Zhiyun Smooth-Q2 date: 2019-10-25 09:00:41 permalink: https://lesterchan.net/blog/2019/10/25/zhiyun-smooth-q2/ author: Lester Chan categories: - Camera tags: - gimbal - Kickstarter - Zhiyun --- [Zhiyun Smooth-Q2](https://www.zhiyun-tech.com/smoothq2/en) started out as a [Kickstarter project](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/zhiyun/zhiyun-smooth-q2-a-truly-pocket-size-advanced-mobile-gimbal), where it raised a total of HK$4,156,171 from 3,947 backers out of their initial goal of HK$784,700. The project started on 27th August 2019 and was fully funded on 27th August 2019. I received the product on 23rd October 2019. So far, I have backed 56 projects on Kickstarter, and this is the only project that I received the product on time. I paid **HK$933 (S$163)** with an additional HK$78 (S$14) shipping to Singapore for the Smooth-Q2 (Premium) Super Early Bird reward tier. > Get 1 SMOOTH-Q2 at 119 USD for 50 USD off the KS retail price 169 USD. You will get 1x Smooth-Q2, 1x USB-C Cable, 1x Mini Tripod, 1x Bag For the unaware, Zhiyun is a Chinese company that specialized in gimbals for DSLR cameras, Mirrorless cameras, point and shoot cameras, and mobile phones. Zhiyun Smooth-Q2 is an affordable, pro-performance, and pocket-sized gimbal for mobile phones. [![Zhiyun Smooth-Q2 - Kickstarter](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48950405657_0ab447caed_c.jpg "Zhiyun Smooth-Q2 - Kickstarter")](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48950405657_521807f88a_o.jpg "Zhiyun Smooth-Q2 - Kickstarter") [![Zhiyun Smooth-Q2 - Pouch](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48950203326_2418df9404_c.jpg "Zhiyun Smooth-Q2 - Pouch")](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48950203326_df432ed789_o.jpg "Zhiyun Smooth-Q2 - Pouch") [![Zhiyun Smooth-Q2 - Box Front](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48949661798_ecc01135a4_c.jpg "Zhiyun Smooth-Q2 - Box Front")](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48949661798_cd9a36a0ca_o.jpg "Zhiyun Smooth-Q2 - Box Front") [![Zhiyun Smooth-Q2 - Box Back](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48950405027_e98cf97f0b_c.jpg "Zhiyun Smooth-Q2 - Box Back")](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48950405027_467ae332c8_o.jpg "Zhiyun Smooth-Q2 - Box Back") [![Zhiyun Smooth-Q2 - Box](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48950203171_d31a9461b2_c.jpg "Zhiyun Smooth-Q2 - Box")](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48950203171_5ea46948d7_o.jpg "Zhiyun Smooth-Q2 - Box") [![Zhiyun Smooth-Q2 - Box Open](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48949663323_3e223ae361_c.jpg "Zhiyun Smooth-Q2 - Box Open")](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48949663323_2edbd19d76_o.jpg "Zhiyun Smooth-Q2 - Box Open") [![Zhiyun Smooth-Q2 - Box Contents](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48950404962_b81c715e09_c.jpg "Zhiyun Smooth-Q2 - Box Contents")](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48950404962_2701157a8e_o.jpg "Zhiyun Smooth-Q2 - Box Contents") [![Zhiyun Smooth-Q2 - USB-A to USB-C Charging Cable](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48950405312_2cd258fb35_c.jpg "Zhiyun Smooth-Q2 - USB-A to USB-C Charging Cable")](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48950405312_d4a8fd90b4_o.jpg "Zhiyun Smooth-Q2 - USB-A to USB-C Charging Cable") [![Zhiyun Smooth-Q2 - Phone Holder](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48949661658_e356a25cc6_c.jpg "Zhiyun Smooth-Q2 - Phone Holder")](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48949661658_e39b87052e_o.jpg "Zhiyun Smooth-Q2 - Phone Holder") Zhiyun Smooth-Q2’s body is made of aluminum alloy, and it measures 204 x 102 x 42 mm and weighs 450 g. [![Zhiyun Smooth-Q2 - Front](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48950202691_fa63c8a3d3_c.jpg "Zhiyun Smooth-Q2 - Front")](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48950202691_f9718266a1_o.jpg "Zhiyun Smooth-Q2 - Front") Inside it is a 4,500mAh battery, which will give you up to 16 hours of usage. There are two ports; the main USB-C port is used to charge the Zhiyun Smooth-Q2 while the Micro USB port is used to charge your mobile phone while being mounted on the gimbal. [![Zhiyun Smooth-Q2 - Side - Charging Ports](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48950202946_2f854aed35_c.jpg "Zhiyun Smooth-Q2 - Side - Charging Ports")](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48950202946_9d1cdea021_o.jpg "Zhiyun Smooth-Q2 - Side - Charging Ports") Since this is a Kickstarter project, the mobile phone charging cable is provided. I am using an iPhone, so I chose the Micro USB to Lightning charging cable. [![Zhiyun Smooth-Q2 - Micro USB to Lightning Charging Cable](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48950405592_a67b7a8408_c.jpg "Zhiyun Smooth-Q2 - Micro USB to Lightning Charging Cable")](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48950405592_91f8a34c30_o.jpg "Zhiyun Smooth-Q2 - Micro USB to Lightning Charging Cable") There is a standard tripod screw mount at the bottom of the Zhiyun Smooth-Q2, and you can use it to attach the provided mini tripod. [![Zhiyun Smooth-Q2 - Bottom](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48949661563_4af3dd75e6_c.jpg "Zhiyun Smooth-Q2 - Bottom")](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48949661563_6161483e33_o.jpg "Zhiyun Smooth-Q2 - Bottom") [![Zhiyun Smooth-Q2 - Mini Tripod](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48950203231_9cecc3453b_c.jpg "Zhiyun Smooth-Q2 - Mini Tripod")](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48950203231_c0bb79957a_o.jpg "Zhiyun Smooth-Q2 - Mini Tripod") The adjustable range of the phone holder is between 55 mm and 85 mm, and Zhiyun Smooth-Q2 supports mobile phones weighing up to 260 g. [![Zhiyun Smooth-Q2 - Phone Holder Attached](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48950404822_59863ef466_c.jpg "Zhiyun Smooth-Q2 - Phone Holder Attached")](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48950404822_526bf829f2_o.jpg "Zhiyun Smooth-Q2 - Phone Holder Attached") [![Zhiyun Smooth-Q2 - Phone Holder and Mini Tripod Attached](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48950405087_6cf9bf881b_c.jpg "Zhiyun Smooth-Q2 - Phone Holder and Mini Tripod Attached")](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48950405087_c270793af7_o.jpg "Zhiyun Smooth-Q2 - Phone Holder and Mini Tripod Attached") [![Zhiyun Smooth-Q2 - With iPhone 11 Pro Max](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48950405142_52e9e054af_c.jpg "Zhiyun Smooth-Q2 - With iPhone 11 Pro Max")](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48950405142_4306310187_o.jpg "Zhiyun Smooth-Q2 - With iPhone 11 Pro Max") Some other features include: - Bluetooth 5.0 - Quick Release Clip - 360° Unlimited Vortex Mode - 360° Point of View on 3 Axis - Time/Motion Lapse - Object Tracking - Direct Control of Native Camera App