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Hohem’s new iSteady M7 smartphone gimbal elevates content creation with advanced AI features and professional stabilization capabilities that go beyond what even the best smartphone cameras can deliver on their own. While modern phones have improved their built-in stabilization, the M7 offers the precision hardware control and tracking features that serious content creators need to achieve truly cinematic, professional-grade video production with smoother camera movements and enhanced creative possibilities.

The big picture: Hohem’s iSteady M7 combines professional-grade stabilization with AI tracking capabilities and integrated lighting to help content creators produce more polished videos.

  • The gimbal features an orthogonal 3-axis design with 360-degree infinite pan rotation and a 325-degree tilt range, enabling smooth movement for cinematic shots.
  • It incorporates the upgraded iSteady 9.0 stabilization technology and includes axis locks that secure all three motors quickly to minimize unwanted movement.

Key features: The M7 offers integrated lighting, AI tracking, and extended battery life to support content creators across multiple platforms.

  • The device includes both RGB and CCT fill lighting to enhance video quality in various lighting conditions.
  • A built-in 2MP camera paired with AI algorithms powers the smart tracker that keeps subjects in frame during recording.
  • The gimbal supports a 10-meter control range via its detachable 1.4-inch color touchscreen remote.

Technical specifications: The iSteady M7 is designed to accommodate a wide range of smartphones while offering extended versatility for filming.

  • It supports phones between 58mm and 90mm in width with a payload capacity of up to 500 grams.
  • The gimbal includes a 193mm extendable rod for additional shooting angles and perspectives.
  • With a 12-hour battery life and reverse charging capability, the M7 can keep creators shooting longer without power concerns.

Software compatibility: The device works seamlessly with both native camera applications and popular social media platforms.

  • Users can operate the gimbal with their phone’s default camera app or directly with social apps like TikTok, Snapchat, and FaceTime.
  • This cross-platform compatibility makes the M7 versatile for different types of content creation across multiple channels.

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