We looked at this unit's predecessor, the Smooth-Q2, and were impressed with its feature set, its capabilities and the photo and video results we got with it. What does the Q3 bring to the party?
The obvious standout new feature is the 4,300-kelvins warm-toned integrated fill light built into the clamp of the gimbal. This features three levels of brightness adjustment and touch-button control and can be rotated for either 180° front or rear lighting. This soft but powerful light contributes to a warmer, more natural skin tone and is well-suited to day or night-time use. Obviously at night, or in dark spaces indoors, having a dedicated light is immensely useful, making it much easier to capture clear portrait images or moody videos in low-light conditions.
It's a little like having your own professional studio lamp with you at all times, and the fact that you can adjust the brightness either for your selfie or your subject is crucial. Some of the...