Feiyu Tech Gimbals – The New WG2X

Feiyu Tech Gimbals WG2 was the most popular GoPro camera mount. Just over a year later, the company launched its new update: the WG2X. The main improvement is the elimination of the obstruction of the arm in some of the shots of the camera, users of the previous model telling as a defect.

Some other advantages have been incorporated refer to the improvement of the stabilization system that allows you to make better shots. In addition, the design of the control arm gives easy access to the screen of your GoPro. Its lightweight and the addition of 2 buttons to shoot and mode selection, are additional features also highlights. However, while its predecessor model, the WG2 was waterproof, the new model WG2X has resistance against splashing water, that is, it cannot be submerged in it.

On the other hand, the Feiyu WG2X is perfectly compatible with GoPro HERO 7, HERO 6, HERO 5, HERO 4, as well as with the HERO Session through the included Assembly adaptor. It is also compatible with most similar action cameras. Having a maximum payload of 130gr. The list includes the popular Yi 4K / 4K +, Son and RXO and SJCam.

The Feiyu WGX2 features a ¼ inch universal thread mounting hole that can be easily used with a chest or shoulder strap mounts also many GoPro helmet mounts. Similarly, if you have tripods, selfie sticks, and bike handlebar supports, you will not have any problem to use them.

The WGX2 has 3 motors with an unrestricted range of motion of 360 ° on the axes of rotation and inclination and a frequency correction in real time of 2000 / s, which gives it a remarkable superiority to many other similar devices in the market for the same price range. Being constructed in Aluminum and parts of ABS material, it gains around 27gr. of weight compared to the previous model of the same brand and an operating autonomy of around 2.5 hours.

The Feiyu ON application, available for iOS and Android, allows you to remotely access the configuration options of the 3 trigger modes and tracking modes:

Panoramic: Lateral movement (left and right) that is most appropriate for action sports, with the possibility of programming an argument to using the following mode.

Follow-up Mode: The arm will keep the frame stable.

Locked Mode: Keeps the camera focused on a fixed point.