DJI's Osmo Mobile 6 gimbal offers improved tracking and a new "quick launch" feature

DJI launched the Osmo Mobile 6 gimbal, and it comes with a larger clamp than its predecessors to accommodate larger or smaller phones with bulky cases. It has a new handle designed to be more comfortable to hold, but it retains the Osmo Mobile 5's built-in extension rod that lets you use it as a selfie stick. The Osmo 6 also features an improved version of DJI's ActiveTrack, which provides stable tracking over longer distances and allows the phone's front camera to track subjects that turn or turn sideways.

Another new feature is Quick Launch for iPhone. As long as it's an iPhone attached to the gimbal, the Mimo app instantly enters the camera view when the gimbal is unfolded. DJI says this could significantly reduce prep times and get the phone ready to shoot three times faster than previous Osmo Mobile models.

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The new gimbal has a built-in status panel that lets you quickly check battery levels, as well as a Mode button that lets you switch between modes with each press . In Follow mode, the camera view remains locked during rolls but follows the pan and tilt movements of the gimbal. Tilt lock allows the camera view to follow the pan movements of the gimbal but remains stable during tit and roll movements. The camera view follows all gimbal movements in FPV mode for more dynamic footage, while SpinShot lets you control the camera view by moving the joystick left or right.

Just like its predecessor, the Osmo Mobile 6 also has a number of smart features, namely timelapse, gesture control, automatic dynamic zoom, panorama and story mode. Finally, the gimbal comes with a side wheel that lets you control and adjust the focal length and zoom in or out. The DJI Osmo Mobile 6 will be available from today from the company's online store for €169/£145 (US$166) and will be offered at more retailers in the future. It will come with a magnetic clamp, tripod, power cable, wrist strap and storage pouch.

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