ZHIYUN launches CINEPEER SMOOTH 5E mainstream smartphone gimbal

ZHIYUN announced the launch of a smartphone camera gimbal, the CINEPEER SMOOTH 5E. Designed to elevate smartphone videography, the $149 SMOOTH 5E delivers stable camera movement with an orthogonal 3-axis structure, offering a broader range of motion compared to most competing products with limited capabilities. The gimbal features five professional shooting modes: Follow, Pan Follow, Lock, Vortex, and Point of View, which are based on widely used videography techniques.

In any mode, users can tilt the gimbal downward to capture low-angle shots with ease. Thanks to its responsive roll-axis motor, the SMOOTH 5E also supports both standard and wide-angle selfies without obstruction, ensuring natural, stable footage from any angle.

All primary controls are ergonomically placed for one-thumb operation, and advanced AI algorithms enable intuitive, professional-grade shooting with minimal effort, which is ideal for rapid content creation. An integrated high-CRI fill light provides up to 680 lux of brightness. Users can magnetically attach two additional lights to achieve up to 2040 lux, offering unmatched scene illumination.

SMOOTH 5E supports integration with the Apple ecosystem, allowing users to track, zoom, and monitor the shot with their Apple Watch as a remote shooting assistant.

ZHIYUN offers two dedicated apps—ZY Cami and StaCam—to meet the needs of video creators. ZY Cami provides intelligent features such as subject tracking, gesture control, SMART mode, and one-tap editing for effortless content creation. StaCam delivers features like LUTs, focus peaking, and monochrome display, transforming smartphones into professional filmmaking tools.