If you want to improve your smartphone cinematography, you can check out the new DJI OM 6.
DJI may be best known for producing some of the best drones on the market, such as the DJI Mini 3 Pro and DJI Mavic 3, but it also produces other excellent photographic devices, such as its Osmo Mobile (OM) smartphone gimbals.
Like the DJI OM 4 and DJI OM 5 before it, the DJI OM 6 (opens in a new tab) is actually a high-end selfie stick if we're going to brace ourselves. But it offers more than just the ability to keep your phone at bay. It also has 3-axis stabilization to keep your shots steady, Active Track 5.0 to keep your subjects centered in the frame even when they're moving, and various gimbal and recording modes to help you get the shots you need with relative ease.
On top of that, the DJI OM 6 also comes with supporting software in the form of DJI's Mimo Gimbal app for smartphones - we're fans of this app, offering a wide range of nifty tools and tutorials that make it the go-to companion perfect for seasoned veterans and newcomers to videography.
Although we haven't had a chance to test the DJI OM 6 yet, from the sound of things, it takes everything we love about the OM 5 and refines the experience to make it even better.
Among the improvements, the OM 6 appears to have a more ergonomic design, with new controls on the grip, which should help resolve the occasional issue with older models. Your new status panel will also make it easy to check your current gimbal mode.
We found the DJI OM 5 to be a versatile piece of kit that can handle most of the best camera phones, regardless of size, and the new OM 6 promises to be even better at holding large phones, even if they're in a case. . It also retains the sleek design of the OM 5, although like its predecessor, the DJI OM 6 may not appeal to those looking for a more traditional gimbal.
However, from what we've seen so far, OM 6 doesn't seem to offer much more new, so if you have OM 5, you probably don't have a big reason to upgrade - we'll know more when I've had a chance to test the DJI OM 6. by ourselves.
But if the DJI OM 6 already sounds like the device you need, then you'll be glad to know you're picking one up now from DJI's online store for £159 / £145 (around AU$240). Along with the inflated selfie stick, you'll also get a magnetic clip, a tripod, a power cord, and a storage bag.
Alternatively, you can check out our picks for the best phone gimbal to help you find the perfect accessory for your needs.