Comparison Hohem iSteady Q vs Hohem iSteady X

The range of rotation angles supported by the steadicam.

In this case, it means turning the camera to the right or left, without tilting back and forth.

The range of forward-backward tilt angles relative to the vertical position supported by the steadicam.

It can be written in different ways.

The simplest option is when one angle value is indicated in the characteristics. This may mean that the camera is able to deviate from the neutral position in both directions by the same angle, which is half the range.

Another recording option is used when the angles of inclination forward and backward are not the same. In such cases, the horizontal position of the camera on a vertical steadicam is taken as zero, the “—” sign indicates the maximum angle of camera deflection back, lens up, the “+” sign — forward, lens down.

The range of roll angles (to the side) supported by the steadicam.

Can be recorded in two ways (See "Tilt Range")

The maximum diagonal of the phone that can be installed on this stabiliser.

This parameter is more relevant for models for various purposes, not only for those that were originally designed for smartphones. Here we note that the maximum diagonal is a rather approximate parameter: models with the same screen size may have different actual dimensions.

The maximum size of the phone that can be installed in the steadicam mount.

Model of the battery used in the Steadicam. This information is not of key importance when choosing: if you wish, knowing the battery model, you can find detailed information about it, however, the key characteristics of the battery are usually given in general information about the steadicam. However, model information can be useful if you plan to purchase an additional battery, or if the household already has a battery and you need to evaluate its compatibility with the device.

The capacity of the battery used in the Steadicam.

Theoretically, a higher capacity allows you to work longer without recharging, but in fact, the battery life of the steadicam also depends on its power consumption. So, only models with similar performance characteristics can be compared with each other according to this indicator; and when choosing, it is better to focus not on the capacity, but on the directly claimed operating time on a charge.

The maximum time during which the device will work stably. It is worth considering that the manufacturer really indicates the maximum time, which does not correspond to real indicators due to the conditions and intensity of use.

The presence of a retractable (telescopic) system in the stabilizer allows you to move the camera away. Thus, when recording yourself, you can capture more events in the frame.