FeiyuTech SCORP-C Gimbal Stabilizer for Cameras DSLR and Mirrorless Camera, 3-Axis Camera Gimbal, 5.5lbs Payload, for Sony α7Ⅳ A6300/A6400 A7S3 a9/a7 for Canon 5D3/80D for Nikon D7500/Z5/Z6 II

I’ve been using the FeiyuTech SCORP-C with my Sony A7 and A6400, and it’s proven to be a reliable tool for my video work. Whether I’m shooting handheld B-roll, talking head content, or event footage, the stabilization is smooth and consistent, especially for a gimbal in this price range.The 3-axis stabilization works well even when walking or moving quickly between shots. It does take a bit of time to get used to balancing your camera properly, but once it’s dialed in, it holds steady and performs like it should. It handles cameras up to 2.5 kg (around 5.5 lbs), and I’ve had no issues with lenses of moderate weight.Build quality is solid — it doesn’t feel cheap or flimsy, and the grip is comfortable for longer shooting sessions. The design makes it easier to get low-angle shots without needing an additional handle or arm extension. It’s light enough to travel with, but still feels professional in use.The controls are intuitive and responsive. Button layout makes sense, and I can easily switch between modes or re-center the gimbal without looking down or fumbling. The battery lasts through several hours of shooting, depending on your setup, and charges via USB-C, which is super convenient.It also supports Bluetooth connection and app integration, though I mostly use it manually. Setup was straightforward, and it plays nicely with many popular mirrorless and DSLR models from Sony, Canon, Nikon, and others.What really stands out is how usable and capable it is for creators who don’t want to drop $500+ on a stabilizer. If you’re producing YouTube content, weddings, social media clips, or even short films — and you need a tool that won’t fight you or break your budget — this gimbal delivers where it matters.

The FeiyuTech SCORP-C is a very impressive gimbal. In doing a review like this it is typical to want to qualify nearly every statement with “as an affordable option”. To be clear, it IS very affordable…almost absurdly so…. But many of its features and benefits are impressive at any price point, so the fact it is affordable is a huge bonus, not a disclaimer.Build quality is solid. The inclusion of built in multi position locks on each axis make balancing it a simple procedure. One aided greatly by the training videos available including in their app. The addition of ‘marker’ slides, (positionable indicators on each axis) makes re balancing after storage or travel a snap. Even without them, the balancing procedure is easy, well explained, intuitive and quick. Not enough can be said about just how useful separate locks on each axis are. Gone are the days of pinched fingers while attempting balance or transport. These locks have positions both for isolating the axis while balancing as well as for safe storage.The thoughtful attention to detail like that and the position sliders are evident throughout the product. While it comes with a solid mini tripod, used in balancing and useful as an extended grip, it is not needed if you are looking to operate in the most compact mode possible. Other similarly shaped gimbals will work the same but with a huge problem…how to safely rest or put put your rig on a flat surface. Here, again, they came up with a simple but intuitive solution…two legs deploy from the rear making the gimbal itself it’s own tripod for when you don’t have the extended handle tripod attached.The controls have a great feel, and while I would’ve liked a bit more resistance on the thumb joystick, it is not loose or floppy. The large wheel is a pleasure, great feel and capable of very precise control. Here again they have truly provide a great experience to the end user. Gimbals have become increasing more complex with wanted features like ‘selfie mode’ and ‘Dutch axis roll’ for those great spin shots. FeiyuTech delivers all of these features and more. However one thing that I find frustrating with many products is the limited number of physical buttons, knobs, and controls. This requires memorizing almost absurd ‘Morse code like’ sequences of “4 quick hits: to toggle into this mode and “long squeeze then short hit” to engage this feature. The scorp-c has some of that, but significantly less than similar gimbals I’ve used. Furthermore they give far more buttons that can be used as dedicated feature triggers to greatly reduce the number of ‘code presses’ you need to memorize. Many of those buttons can also be customized in the app, truly letting you configure the gimbal for your shooting style. A final note, when the ‘secret code’ method is needed they do well by including led indicators to help quickly clarify the mode you’re in and what you toggled to.Speaking of the app, it too was quite impressive. Many times smaller manufacturers roll out great products whose app feels like an afterthought. Not the case here. The UI was straight forward. The video links useful and informative. And the level of control impressive. I particularly enjoyed being able to dial in the sensitivity on the controls to exactly what worked for me. Also fun, and surprisingly useful was the ‘gyro mode’ wherein the gimbal becomes a pan/ tilt head controllable not just by an onscreen controller (though that works as well) but by the position of your cell phone, allowing for very controllable pans and tilts.Of final note, I compliment FeiyuTech on including all needed cables. Too often nowadays, even on expensive products, you have additional cost of purchasing the specific adapter cable to control your camera. Here the company errs on your side providing all the different cables for each of the manufacturers they support. The versatility and savings afforded here is significant, as I can go from flying a Panasonic one day to a Sony the next without concern of if I purchased the correct adapterOverall I was very impressed with the product. It would be a solid purchase in general, but at its extremely affordable price point it’s an absolute steal! Definitely recommend it.

Just unpacked and set up. Getting balanced took a little effort but works great with my BMCC4K. The phone app control and auto calibration is great. I don't know why it's never mentioned but so far works great with this camera.

Really good gimbal. Do not exceed 2kg of weight, does not link with BM cameras, still great to stabilize and move with joystick

Really sturdy, it's a learning experience to set it up, but it's all part of it feels great

The Scorp-C has a lot of promise - if you’re shooting with the right camera. I purchased this gimbal as it advised that my Canon 80D would be compatible with it. However, I think that while compatibility is possible, the canon 80D is absolutely at the extreme end of the envelope. The other issue with using this camera for this gimbal is the overall weight being manageable. I noticed on more than a couple of occasions after working through the balancing process, that my forearm would shake due to the weight, introducing some serious oscillations into the stabilization system.I am confident that this gimbal is a great tool for smaller cameras, but I’m writing this review for anyone shooting a more substantive DSLR to use heavy concern for whether this gimbal is the right fit. It’s also worth mentioning that, even trying multiple cables and methods, I could not succeed in getting the gimbal to control the camera, meaning I would have to start and stop video manually.Ultimately I chose to return the gimbal. The return process was fast and painless.If you’re shooting a lighter camera or some other solution that isn’t a “beefy” DSLR, this is a pretty great device. 3 stars because of the camera control issues as well as the listed compatibility while actual implementation doesn’t seem possible.