When talking about gimbals, especially phone gimbals, my biggest concern is the size of it. For me, I would definitely sacrifice some functions to make sure that when I am in need of a gimbal, I can get access to it and actually start using it within 1 minute. Luckily, I find this little guy, the Feiyu VlogPocket. From beginners to pros, this gimbal deserves a seat on your baggage list.

Video Review

Design

Start with the body design, which is the biggest selling point of it. This is the smallest gimbal I have ever used. It is as tall as your phone and it only weighs 272g, which is not much heavier than your cell phone. So, it is super portable and can be easily fit in your pocket. Apparently Feiyu is not joking or exaggerating about naming the device.

It can be perfectly fit in the side pocket of your backpack or most of the big pockets on your shorts or even jeans. I really like the notch design of the phone clip. It will prevent pressing the lock or volume buttons.

The shell of the gimbal is made of plastic but covered by a layer of skin-like coating. So, the touch of the handle is great and a little bit small. When operating the device, it is slightly tricky especially for those who have a big hand. Sometimes you will miss tap the buttons. So, you may need some time to get used to it.

We have two color editions, black and pink. I have to say the pink version is really a clever move because at least in China, more and more girls start their business with a gimbal no matter doing a live show or making a vlog.

The current price of VlogPocket is 450 yuan, which is around 64 USD. For this price, you can get a gimbal, a mini tripod, and a carrying bag.

Practical Use

Form my own experience, the VlogPocket is doing a great job of recording some moments of your interesting life or adventurer trip. However, if you are thinking about business use or a relatively professional shot, I don’t think the VlogPocket is a good choice because due to its small body, it usually takes more effort to get a rather smooth and stable shot. Also, if you are using a big phone whose screen is bigger than 6.5inch, like my Oneplus 7 Pro, you might give it a second thought because there is not enough room for the phones to freely switch orientations. It might be stuck with the axis and even cause damages to your phone.

Talking about the orientations, I really like it because you don’t have to turn the whole thing off to accomplish the switch. All you need to do is double-tap the function button. Most importantly, you can directly use the camera of your phone via Bluetooth. No need to download a third-party camera app. You can even change from landscape mode to portrait mode without touching.

Sadly, in this model, I find no joystick. Although VlogPocket claims that you can achieve tilting the gimbal by holding the trigger button on the back. But according to my experience, it is not so convenient comparing using the joystick directly and the tilting angles are a little bit narrow.

Stability

The stability of the VlogPocket is above the average, but not as good as the DJI Osmo Mobile 3. It becomes more obvious when I start running. I am not saying that you cannot use it while intensive movement but if you prefer a more delicate shot, you have to switch to a bigger gimbal. And I also notice that if you are using the Feiyu ON, which is a camera app designed by Feiyu, the shaking is more violent. Maybe some algorithm update is needed to make more efficient use of the built-in stabilizer.

All in all, the small size is both the pros and cons of the Feiyu VlogPocket. It sacrifices some stability and comfort to make sure that the little smart guy can be easily fit in your pocket. Practical or convenient, which one do you prefer?