The DJI OM 5 is a smartphone gimbal with built-in three-axis stabilisation (and an integrated selfie stick, too). Snap your phone into the magnetic grip and you can shoot smooth and steady both photos and video with no effort required. Right now, this excellent gadget has dropped to its lowest ever price: head to Amazon to pick up the DJI OM 5 for just £99, rather than the usual £140.
It's an absolutely top-quality product backed by some extremely strong company credentials – this is the company behind almost all of the best drones of the past few years, after all. DJI knows what it's doing when it comes to creating smooth action. The DJI OM 5 is will work with almost any smartphone (although if you want an all-in-one tool, you should check out our DJI Pocket 2 review instead).
The integrated selfie stick is a genius addition, too. However you feel about these in principal, there's no doubt that an extended arm just doesn't always cut it. Using a stabilised selfie stick to snap self-portraits helps avoid the distortion created by a wide-angle lens, and here the gimbal ensures a blur-free image, even in dim light. This one extends to 215mm (8.5 inches) to open up all kinds of creative shooting possibilities. (If you don't need the selfie stick, you might be better saving your pennies and opting for the otherwise-similar OM 4 instead.)
DJI OM 5 gimbal with selfie stick: was £139, now £99 at Amazon (save £40)
The OM5 is a portable gimbal for your smartphone, to help you take smooth and shake-free shots with 3-axis stabilisation. This one comes with an integrated telescopic selfie stick, and an ActiveTrack feature to recognise and track moving subjects.
There are panorama and video modes to explore, and the DJI OM 5 boasts ActiveTrack 4.0 (a more advanced version than on the OM 4) for tracking subjects moving in the frame with a single tap. DJI has also added 'ShotGuides' to provide guidance that'll help you achieve more professional results. There's a tripod built-in too, for shooting from even further away.
Sign up to the T3 newsletter for smarter living straight to your inbox
Get all the latest news, reviews, deals and buying guides on gorgeous tech, home and active products from the T3 experts
Ruth is a lifestyle journalist specialising in sleep and wellbeing. She has tested more mattresses than her small flat can handle and will talk at length about them to anyone who shows even a passing interest, and has had to implement a one-in-one-out pillow policy for fear of getting smothered in the night. As well as following all the industry trends and advancements in the mattress and bedding world, she regularly speaks to certified experts to delve into the science behind a great night's sleep, and offer you advice to help you get there. She's currently Sleep Editor on Tom's Guide and TechRadar, and prior to that ran the Outdoors and Wellness channels on T3 (now covered by Matt Kollat and Beth Girdler-Maslen respectively).
-
When is Black Friday 2024 – this Friday or next? Here's the official answer
Black Friday is on 29 November in 2024 – a week later than the year previous. But that's not stopped retailers putting on their sales...
By Mike Lowe Published
-
Forget Black Friday, F1 24 is completely free for a limited time
This top racing game has a free weekend
By Max Freeman-Mills Published
-
DJI Pocket 2 review
Class-leading stabilisation makes the DJI Pocket 2 the ultimate ultra-portable vlogging camera. Here's our review
By Sam Kieldsen Published
-
The DJI OM 5 combines a steady cam and a selfie stick
The latest DJI Osmo model makes it easier to produce pro-quality video and great selfies
By Mat Gallagher Last updated
-
DJI Mini 2 review: confidence-inspiring features and rock-steady reliability
The dazzling DJI Mini 2 is an outstanding compact camera drone. Here's our full review
By Derek Adams Last updated