Sometimes you want to record the whole family, but in order to do that, your might have to compromise how good the shot looks. Let’s say it’s Christmas morning and you’re all opening present by the tree. Maybe you prop your phone up, leaning it against whatever seems stable enough on your coffee table. The angle might look weird now, plus it’s just going to be static the whole time. You can of course pick the phone up and record it yourself, but now all the video recorded will have minus one parent because you’re back behind the camera. This is a perfect situation to break out the DJI Osmo Mobile 8.
This gimbal stabilizer from DJI comes with AI native tracking so you can have dynamic shots that keep everyone in frame. Right now, it’s on sale for 20% off. Usually, you’d find this phone camera bundle going for $149, but a limited-time discount at Amazon has taken the price down to just $119. If you don’t have a need for the tracker and just want the gimbal and its associated components, there is a bundle for that too at a slightly lower price. The standard combo which typically sells for $109 has dropped to just $92 for a limited time.
Intelligent Tracking and Stabilization
The tracking phone module is extremely versatile. You can use this to keep the phone camera automatically focused in on one person or multiple people as well as cats and dogs. The tracker pairs with your phone over NFC with just a simple tap. Once connected to added to the mount, it can deliver precise, continuous tracking, avoiding obstacles and even being able to zoom.
When you have someone in control of the gimbal, you can make use of the amazing stabilization. When your kid has the ball in their peewee soccer game, you can chase along the sidelines, recording everything through their shot on goal, all while avoiding that nauseating shaky cam you’d get if your tried to just free-hand it with your phone alone. The gimbal also allows for tilting so you can shoot from low and high angles, capturing some more creative perspectives.
If you are using the intelligent tracker, you have have the gimbal set up as a tripod to keep it in place. When you’re on camera, you can operate your phone remotely using gesture controls. Raising your palm to the camera will tell it to start or stop intelligent tracking. Making a double L with your index fingers and thumbs will allows you to adjust the framing by expanding apart or closing your hands together. Then you can make a V-shaped peace sign to tell it to either take a photo or to start or stop recording.
