MOZA AirCross 2 Professional Kit Handheld Stabilizer with iFocus-M Motor

The media could not be loaded. This review is for the Moza AirAcross 2. About a month ago I purchased the Moza Mini S Gimbal. I liked it so much I wanted a professional gimbal to use with my DSLR. This gimbal is amazing. I've tried other brand DSLR gambles before but I was never able to balance them. This gimbal had no problem being balanced.I was able to balance it within about 5 minutes on my first try. The onboard screen allowed me to run a balance check to make sure everything was balanced correctly. I really like the onboard screen. I haven't seen other gambles in this price range that can hold as much with a display screen. The display screen allows beginners to operate this gimbal much easier. Typically you have to count how many times you push a button to know what setting you're in. With this gimbal there's no guessing work, everything is visible on the monitor. However it is really easy to use the app as well. The app will let you go into inception mode, control your gimbal from a distance, and many other things. So I definitely recommend using the app to start with.Here are a few cool features that this gimbal has. You can do mimic movement using your cell phone. This allows the gimbal to follow the movements of your cell phone in case you're recording yourself. Then there is motion tracking. This also uses your cell phone, but you attach it to your hot shoe on your camera. Then you set the tracking so the gimbal will follow a subject on its own. This works great with a tripod. Inception mode is another cool feature. You can spin the camera 360 degrees in any direction automatically or manually. I highly recommend checking out tutorials on how to use all the features available. Tutorials are also a good way to learn how to properly balance the gimbal. Every time you add or take away something from your camera, the gimbal will need to be rebalanced.My favorite thing about the Moza AirAcross 2 is how easy it is to use. That's why I recommend this gimbal to any beginner or professional for that matter. It is a professional gimbal but it is the easiest one I have found to use. Setting up the gimbal didn't take any time at all, which is a big plus when your first starting out. The onboard screen makes maneuvering through the settings so much more easier. Definitely a necessity if you're just starting out. The app allows you to update the firmware without having to connect to your computer. However you can still update using your computer if you want to. My camera and the gimbal together only weighs a little over 5 pounds. I found that pretty easy to carry.I guess all I can say is if you're looking for a first time gimbal to use with your DSLR or mirrorless camera, this one is a good choice. If you're looking for a gimbal to buy for someone else whether their starting out in videography or have been doing it for awhile, this gimbal is my recommendation. It is a good gamble to learn on and it is one you can grow with, not outgrow.

I got to use this gimbal when it first came out a couple years ago. The company I worked for that did high-end weddings was always buying the latest gimbal on the market and letting us freelancers try it out. We tried a number of them (Ikan, Zhiyun, Ronin, etc). But as a DSLR shooter, I always liked the Moza because it was simple, lightweight yet sturdy. You shoot an Indian wedding for 10-12 hours straight, you want a light gimbal!! You're going to be exhausted regardless, but at least you'll recover faster. Anyone who does marathon shoots knows what I'm talking about.Anyway, the company supposedly "traded-up" to some newer gimbals after a few months (which were heavier / bulkier). They might have had more features (which I never used), but they were literally "painful" to use / carry around all day. Especially when we switched to Blackmagic cameras with the metal cage for accessories / attachments (much heavier than DSLRs). Not long after that, I quit shooting weddings.I had an Ikan Beholder at home, which I used sparingly with my Canons, but it tended to vibrate at the beginning and end of moves. If I couldn't smooth out the vibration in the edit (stabilization), I often didn't use the shot (it wasn't a balancing issue... more of a motor issue). It's a decent gimbal, but this problem drove me nuts!Anyway, I got tired of that and finally bought this Moza. Not only is it lightweight, but it's very smooth. You can't put a real heavy / long lens on the camera, but balancing short to medium lenses, no problem. Batteries charge quickly and last. Comes with a hard case that's great for gigs. You can use a phone app to control it, but I just grab it and get creative. I like things that are simple and intuitive to use.It has 4 selectable modes right on the stick (Yaw, Tilt, Lock, Roll). Separate tilt / pan button for combo moves. That's all you really need. Also recommend the snub-nosed Moza N2 shotgun mic. Replaced my Rode shotgun (which always came off those weak rubber band-like mounts!!) with the N2. The quality is excellent and it is center-mounted with tighter bands that keep the mic stationary and noise-free. Plus, it included a black foam and dead cat option (breeze blocker) in the box. Has audio cable for smartphones too. Does the job in a compact size that easily fits in your camera bag. Ideal for freelancers.