Gueen locks on to the latest item "VLOG POCKET" of Feiyutech !! Report the use and tips for each function, each time it can be used.

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[The gimbal for smartphones has become so compact! ]

Hello, this is YouTube creator Guinetokugawa. This time, I would like to write an impression of FeiyuTech's smartphone gimbal "VLOG pocket" that appeared in September 2019. The best feature of this product is that it is "compact enough to be folded and put in your pocket"!

When I took out the box of the product from the package, the first words that came out of my mouth were "small!!" FeiyuTech's "VLOG pocket", as the name suggests, is an "ultra-compact" gimbal product for smartphones that can be folded and fits in your pocket. Up until now, I have introduced many similar products on my YouTube channel "gyueen's motion check!". Under such circumstances, the feeling of size and weight that I thought "This is what gimbals for smartphones look like" was suddenly destroyed the moment I saw this outer box.

▲Anyway, it's small enough to make you smile when you see the outer box.

When you take out the main unit, you can see the reason for its compactness. It is structured so that it can be folded in two from the gimbal arm. The clip that holds the smartphone in place fits snugly between the grips of the main unit, making it very well organized, and each arm has a lock, so you can put it in your pocket or bag. There seems to be no worry that the will collapse.

▲ When folded, it fits perfectly in your open hand.

In addition to the main unit, accessories include a screw-in tripod and a micro USB cable for charging the battery. It is a simple package with a storage pouch and various manuals.

Unlock and unfold each arm to use. Finally, it has become a familiar gimbal shape.

Attach the included tripod to the bottom of the grip and clip your smartphone.

▲ This time, it is used in combination with the “iPhone 7” that the author is using.

The most important thing when setting up the gimbal is to properly balance the mounted camera. In the case of this "VLOG pocket", it is the position where the smartphone is sandwiched. Before turning on the power, make sure the center of gravity of the smartphone (iPhone7) is firmly in place, and find a position where the smartphone mounted on the gimbal will remain stationary at any angle even if the clip is moved. However, it is not such a difficult task, and I think that it is OK with the feeling that it is roughly in the middle.

Let's take a look at each of the control buttons on the grip.

1 (button on the top of the photo): Power on by pressing and holding the power/function button. After startup, each time you press the button, it switches between pan mode and lock mode. Pressing the button twice in quick succession activates the vertical shooting mode.

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2 (Button on the bottom of the photo): Shutter button Take a photo/Start/stop recording

3: The gimbal will follow the tilt direction only while pressing the shortcut button. A quick double press resets the gimbal orientation.

This is also a very simple configuration. The power button also serves as a mode switch, and after pressing and holding it will switch between pan mode and lock mode each time you press it. Pan mode is a mode that follows the left and right rotation of the gimbal, and the camera smoothly follows the direction in which the gimbal is pointed. Even if you turn around at an intersection while walking around the city, it will be easy to understand if it points to the direction of travel. Lock mode is a mode in which the gimbal angle is completely fixed. The gimbal will keep looking in a certain direction no matter how you rotate the grip part. This mode is good when you want to take a straight flying shot. Also, if you do well, you can express slider shots in this mode.

By pressing the function button twice in quick succession, the smartphone rotates and switches to "vertical shooting mode". Isn't it perfect for users who mainly enjoy vertical videos on TikTok? This is a function unique to smartphone gimbals.

The button below is the "shutter button". When linked with the dedicated smartphone app "FeiyuON", you can take pictures and start/stop recording without touching the smartphone screen.

The trigger button that comes to the position of the index finger when holding the grip is also called a shortcut button, and the gimbal follows in all directions only while it is pressed. This VLOG pocket basically has only two modes, "left and right follow pan mode" and "lock mode", so you will use this button when you want to point the camera up and down. However, this button is called a "shortcut", and it moves like quickly pointing the camera in the direction the gimbal is pointed. It doesn't feel like a smooth follow in the tilt direction, so be careful.

[Dedicated app "Feiyu ON"]

Since this product is a gimbal for smartphones, it goes without saying that the smartphone's camera is in charge of taking photos and videos. Of course, you can also shoot with the iPhone camera app, but let's use Feiyu's dedicated camera app "Feiyu ON". When you start the app with the gimbal powered on, the target device (VLOG pocket here) is automatically listed, and you can easily complete the pairing via bluetooth. By doing this, the "shutter button" mentioned above will be enabled, and you will be able to start and stop shooting from the grip without touching the smartphone screen. It seems that Feiyu ON has evolved considerably with the times, such as being able to shoot motion type lapses that make use of the gimbal mechanism and being able to express the popular dolly zoom.

When you actually try it, if you tap the target on the screen with the tracking turned on, the gimbal will automatically follow so that the target is always in the frame. This is a unique way to enjoy high-performance smartphones. Also, if you switch to PRO mode, you will be able to specify numerical values ​​such as the camera's color and exposure, making it a satisfying creation for those who want to create solid works.

▲ Pro mode of dedicated app "Feiyu ON"

[Selfie vlogs are fun]

I had the opportunity to go to a large shopping mall, so I took a quick test shot. First, I tried a so-called "flying shot" using the smartphone's out-camera to capture the direction of travel while walking, but unfortunately the results weren't very satisfactory, probably due to the low motor power. bottom. It picks up the vibrations of walking, and the vertical shaking that makes you crunchy comes out greatly. The dedicated app is designed to be as simple as possible, so it seems that the motor power adjustment items are omitted, so I thought that if I was going to do this, I should consider a different product.

On the other hand, "Selfie VLOG" using the in-camera is very nice. If the main subject is firmly in the screen, the vertical shaking when walking is not too much of a concern. Also, if you enable face tracking, you can always follow your face without having to consciously point the camera at yourself, so you can shoot natural shopping scenes while shooting. Feiyu ON's camera app also has a beautiful skin effect, so I thought this is the best way to use it.

[Tips for following your face with face tracking]

When specifying your face as a target, if you surround the entire face, the gimbal will move the target's face anywhere on the screen. Move to bring it to the middle. In short, it is always the composition of the rising sun, so it cannot be said that this is a very cool image. As a trick to make this a cool composition, when specifying your own face, it is good to specify so that only the mouth is surrounded. You will be able to follow your appearance with a calm composition without creating a strange space above your head.

[Blogging gear recommended for those who mainly use smartphones]

Does "VLOG pocket" give you a small trick of +1 to your usual selfie video blog? . It's foldable construction makes it very compact, so it really fits in your pocket, not just in name. It would be an ant to always keep it in a corner of your usual bag. It may be a little unsatisfactory for serious videographers who shoot hard with a single-lens camera, but for those who usually use smartphones for shooting, I think it will be a very fun item.

VLOG pocket: 11,500 yen (excluding tax)

Product information ◎Fayutech VLOG pocket product site