Watch AJ’s Hohem iSteady MT3 Pro review covering balancing, camera setup, AI tracking and outdoor stabilisation tests.
AJ Techno Freak video review. The video was originally published on 2026-09-01. This page is a companion with chapter links; watch the embedded review for AJ’s footage and full conclusions.
What the review covers
This review walks through the MT3 Pro as a working camera accessory, from mounting and balancing to calibration and tracking tests. It includes outdoor footage, a handheld comparison and a discussion of the DJI RS4. Jump to the setup chapters if you want to see the work involved before shooting.
For a gimbal, workflow can matter as much as the feature list. Pay attention to the balancing process, controller and focus-motor sections if you plan to change cameras or lenses regularly. The video contains AJ’s test footage and closing assessment; no new measured results are added in this companion.
Jump to a chapter
- 00:00 Intro – Hohem iSteady MT3 Pro
- 00:52 What Makes the MT3 Pro Different?
- 01:39 Unboxing & What’s Included
- 04:39 Gimbal Design, Payload & Built-In Light
- 05:21 How to Set Up the Hohem iSteady MT3 Pro
- 07:17 Mounting Your Camera
- 09:26 How to Balance the Gimbal
- 13:28 Connecting Your Camera
- 14:17 Setting Up the Focus Motor
- 17:36 Attaching the Briefcase Handle
- 19:05 Powering On & Auto Calibration
- 20:06 Gimbal Modes & Settings
- 20:40 Detachable Wireless Controller
- 21:24 Controlling the Focus Motor
- 22:21 AI Tracking – Best Feature?
- 23:04 How to Set Up AI Tracking
- 24:41 AI Tracking Test
- 25:38 Object Tracking & Gesture Controls
- 26:12 Built-In RGB Light
- 27:31 Outdoor Stabilization Test
- 28:19 Running Test & Low-Light Test
- 29:06 Handheld vs Gimbal Comparison
- 30:19 Stabilization Results
- 30:49 Vertical Shooting Mode
- 31:20 Hohem MT3 Pro vs DJI RS4
- 32:23 Final Thoughts – Is It Worth It?
- 32:54 Conclusion & Upcoming Insta360 X6 Video