# Robust Content Creator Gimbals Zhiyun's New 'Smooth 5S' Comes Equipped with Steel Motors By Niko Pajkovic | Published 2022-11-08 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zhiyun References: [pocket-lint](https://www.pocket-lint.com/gadgets/news/163303-zhiyun-launches-the-smooth-5s-smartphone-gimbal-with-integrated-lighting) & [zhiyun-tech](https://www.zhiyun-tech.com/en)  Consumer electronics brand [Zhiyun](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zhiyun-smooth-5) has announced the launch of its newest [smartphone stabilizer](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dji-osmo-mobile-7-pro) called the 'Smooth 5S,' which will join the brand's ever-expanding 'Smooth' line. The new device was designed to cater to serious content creators and mobile filmmakers. Because of this, it comes equipped with magnetic steel motors, an extra-wide phone clamp, and a [built-in fill light](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ma5r), which can be used to light-up scenes on the fly. Overall, the upgraded Smooth 5S has been built to handle larger smartphones and tablets, which is why it features a far more robust design than previous models. The gimbal offers a variety of simple controls and places them right at users' fingertips. In addition, it allows for both vertical and horizontal filming, and it delivers an impressive 25-hour shooting time on a single battery. Image Credit: Zhiyun ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.3/10 - Popularity: 68% | Activity: 78% | Freshness: 13% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Robust Stabilizers for Content Creation:** Opportunity for brands to cater to the growing demand for high-quality smartphone content creation tools - **Integrated Fill Lights in Gimbals:** Opportunity for brands to incorporate fill lights in smartphone stabilizers for better lighting options during filming - **Long-lasting Batteries in Gimbals:** Opportunity for brands to innovate in the area of battery life for filmmakers who need longer shooting times ### Sectors Adopting This - **Consumer Electronics:** Consumer electronics companies can capitalize on the growing demand for smartphone gimbal technology - **Media and Entertainment:** Media and entertainment industry can use these tools to create high-quality content for their audience - **Photography and Videography:** Photographers and videographers can use smartphone gimbals to expand their capabilities in capturing images and videos ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Professional-Grade Gimbals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zhiyun-smooth-5.md) - [Automated AI Smartphone Stabilizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smove-pro-mobile-x.md) - [Advanced AI-Powered Smartphone Gimbals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-tracking.md) - [AI-Powered Smartphone Gimbals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aipowered-smartphone-gimbal.md) - [AI-Powered Gimbals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/isteady-m7.md) - [Quad-Mode Smartphone Stabilizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dji-osmo-mobile-6.md) - [Solo Vlogger Smartphone Gimbals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gimbal-griptok.md) - [Modular Multifunctional Smartphone Gimbals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dji-osmo-mobile-7-pro.md) - [Subject-Tracking Touchscreen Gimbals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dji-rs-5.md)