In follow-up to the popular VILTA M, FreeVision has released the slightly simplified VILTA-SE Special Edition 3-Axis Smartphone Gimbal Stabilizer for the broader audience. While the VILTA M is one of the most compact and ergonomic smartphone gimbals, with multifunction controls in two locations, the VILTA-SE provides much of the same feature set in a more streamlined body and more accessible price point. Additionally, the VILTA-SE also introduces a few new features. The gimbal works in conjunction with an iOS/Android app and supports iPhones and Android phones up to 3.25" wide.



                                 

The new features include the ability to switch your phone between landscape and portrait modes. Also, there's a small focus wheel on the side that syncs up with the companion app to let you control focus by hand. And a self-locking mechanism makes storage and transport of the gimbal much easier. When the gimbal's motor arms are folded the way they normally are for storage they magnetically lock into their folded position, preventing wobble when you carry the gimbal from place to place. This locking feature works only when the gimbal is powered off so that nothing locks up while you're shooting.



The VILTA-SE provides almost full-circle 320° pan motion, 160° tilt motion, and 155° roll motion, all stabilized by efficient motors and IMU control algorithms. Depending on what kind of stabilized shot you're trying to achieve, different modes of operation are selectable at the press of a button on the gimbal handle.

The included FV Share app (free download), opens up creative possibilities with features such as motion delay, intelligent tracking, panoramic photo capture, Hitchcock zoom, slow motion, photo/video editing, POV mode, orbital shots, a beauty enhancer, and looks filters. The app wirelessly syncs up with the gimbal's buttons while also providing touchscreen control. The gimbal's built-in battery provides up to 17 hours of operating time and is rechargeable using an included USB cable. Phone batteries don't last as long, so to power your phone beyond its normal runtime, FreeVision offers optional L-shaped cables (see Accessories tab) that let you connect the phone to an external USB power source, such as a USB power bank. The 3.3' cables provide the distance for you to keep the USB power source in a pocket or even in your hand while operating the gimbal.

A mini tripod is included that secures into the 1/4"-20 threaded hole on the bottom of the gimbal and works as a stand when you want to set the gimbal down. It can also be used as an extension on the bottom of the gimbal, allowing for better handling. For even better handling, you can incorporate the optional FreeVision Extension Rod, which provides an even longer extension in a more robust aluminum build. Another accessory that you might want to incorporate is FreeVision's 2 oz Counterweight Set. The VILTA-SE balances up to 7.7 oz phones without any counterweights. But when your phone is heavier than that because of a case or external lenses, counterweights are required for balance.