DJI has announced its new smartphone gimbal, the Osmo Mobile 5 (OM5). The new stabilizer comes with a refined design as well as tons of new features.

The design changes include a smaller form factor, and according to the press release, the OM5 is one-third smaller than its predecessor. DJI has also redesigned the clamp – it now goes over the phone’s case to provide a secure fit and make it compatible with a lot more devices. Last but not least is the addition of an extension rod, thus allowing users to transform the gimbal into a selfie stick. Yup, you read that right.

The DJI Osmo Mobile 5 has a 3-axis stabilization for recording smooth videos in different scenarios. There is a new feature called ShotGuides that provides up to 30 sets of shooting tutorials for newbies. ActiveTrack has been updated to version 4.0 and now supports tracking at up to 3x zoom at 5 m/s, it is also better at following subjects and keeping them in the center of the frame.

DJI has also added gesture control that allows users to start and stop video recording and take photos easily. Timelapse, Motionlapse, and Hyperlapse are available and they use electronic image stabilization along with the 3-axis gimbal for smoother videos. other features are spin shot gimbal movement which rotates the phone for a spinning effect; panoramas including CloneMe panorama for adding multiple versions of a subject into a single shot; story mode templates; and glamour effect which is automatically activated when you switch to the front camera.

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There are new accessories users can purchase to make the OM5 more useful such as the Fill Light Phone Clamp, a magnetic clamp that has lights built-in for that extra brightness when recording or taking photos. There is also a wrist strap and a pouch users can buy.

DJI has put a price tag of $159 on the OM5 while the Fill Light Pone Clamp is $59. It will also be available in Singapore on Lazada and Shopee for S$219 while the clamp will sell for S$65. The OM5 can be purchased in Athens Gray and Sunset White.

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