Most tripods can be considered relatively universal tools that can be used for just about anything within their weight category. Even the tripod I’m reviewing today – the FotoPro E7 Camo – could, in theory, be used for something like studio photography. However, its camouflage coating and other design features clearly mark it as a companion for a different kind of adventure!

The Hohem iSteady MT2 is a 653g, 3-axis video gimbal. It can hold a lighter camera or a phone up to 1.2kg, and it can provide more stabilization for video compared to the IBIS systems on cameras. How does it perform, and is it the right gimbal for you? Read on to find out!