Hohem iSteady MT2 User manual

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Warning & Disclaimer
Thank you for purchasing this product. By using this product, you herby signify that you
have read this disclaimer and warning carefully. In addition, you understand and agree
to abide by the terms and conditions herein. You acknowledge that you are solely
responsible for your own conduct while interacting with this product, and for any
consequences thereof. You agree to use this product only for purposes that are proper
and in accordance with all applicable laws, rules, and regulations, and all terms,
precautions, practices, policies, and guidelines Alza has made and may make available.
Alza accepts no liability for damage, injury, or any legal responsibility incurred directly or
indirectly from the use of this product. The user shall observe safe and lawful practices
including, but not limited to, those set forth in this document.
This document and all other collateral documents are subject to change at the sole
discretion of Alza. For up-to-date product information, visit www.alza.cz and click on the
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In case you need assistance with the product, feel free to contact Alza using the
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Important notes:
•Mount your mobile phone before powering on iSteady V2S.
•If no mobile phone is detected or the motor is overloaded because phone is not
balanced well, the gimbal will shut down after a warning beeping.

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Package Contents
Before using this product, please carefully check that all the following items are included
in the product package. In case that any item is found missing, please contact Alza
customer line.
iSteady MT2
Fill light with AI sensor
(sold separately)
Tripod
L-Bracket (Arca-Swiss)
Camera quick release plate
(arca-swiss)
Mobile phone quick
release plate (arca-swiss)
Adapter for action camera
Thumb screw wrench
Thumb screw ×2
Type-A to Type-C stabilizer
charging cable
Type-C to Type-C camera
charging & control cable
Type-C to Micro USB
camera charging & control
cable
Type-C to Mini USB camera
charging & control cable
Type-C to Multi camera
control cable
Type-C to TRRS (2.5mm)
camera control cable
Type-C to TRS (2.5mm)
camera control cable
Type-C to TRS (3.5mm)
camera control cable
Storage bag

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iSteady V2S Overview
1. Support mount
2. Pan axis arm
3. Pan axis arm latch
4. Pan axis motor
5. Roll axis arm
6. Roll motor
7. Multifunctional control wheel
8. Buttons for A-B motion
9. Joystick
10. Handle
11. ¼”-20 UNC port
12. Type-C reverse charging port
13. Type-C camera control port
14. Roll axis arm latch
15. Roll axis motor lock switch
16. OLED display
17. M (Mode) button
18. Zoom lever & shutter button
19. ¼”-20 USC port
20. Tilt motor
21. Tilt motor lock switch
22. Tilt axis arm
23. Vertical tilt lock
24. USB-C charging port
25. Positioning hole
26. Power button
27. ¼”-20 UNC port
28. Magnetic fill light with AI vision
sensor (sold separately)
29. Mount safety lock
30. Mount latch
31. Pan motor lock switch
32. Trigger
33. Strap hole

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Battery & Charging
Please, fully charge the iSteady MT2 before using it for the first time.
To charge the iSteady MT2, connect a USB adapter (not included, choose 5V/2A for
better results) into the charging port with the provided Type-A to USB-C charging cable.
Charging display: Charging is completed once the light stops flashing and the OLED
screen shows the battery icon is full.
Reverse Charging
For smartphones, cameras, and action cameras. Connect the charging cable to Type-C
reverse charging port of iSteady MT2.
Download Hohem Joy app
Scan the QR code or search “Hohem Joy” in the App Store or Google Play. The Hohem Joy
app required iOS 11.0 or later, or Android 6.0 or later.

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Mounting & Balancing
Attaching the Tripod
Attach the tripod to the bottom of the iSteady MT2 handle. Unfold the tripod and place
the iSteady MT2 on a flat surface.
Mounting the Camera
Before mounting a camera, please unlock the roll and tilt motor lock switched to unlock
the axes. Unfold the support mount base and roll axis arm. Then lock roll motor and tilt
motor for installation of a camera.
Next, mount the quick release plate. Mount the camera onto the camera quick release
plate and tighten the screw.
If you are using a long-focus lens and the camera is front-heavy, you can mount the
screw with the camera at the end of the slot (as shown on the right), which makes sure
more space to adjust the centre of gravity for horizontal balancing. It is required to
righten the screw in case of stabilizer shaking when the stabilizer is powered on.

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After that, loosen the L-bracket with the thumb screw
wrench (magnetically attached to the L-bracket). Adjust the L-
bracket according to the width of the camera and tighten the
screw after fitting properly.
Attach the camera with the quick release plate onto the L-bracket. Align the short arm of
L-bracket against the handle side of the camera.
Next comes mounting onto the stabilizer.
Unlock the mount latch and install the camera with L-bracket on the mount. Lock the
mount latch to ensure that the camera is tightly installed on the stabilizer.
How to quickly detach the camera from stabilizer:
Unlock the mount latch and remove the camera and quick release plate as a whole while
holding down the mount safety lock.
1. Unlock the
mount latch.
2. Holding down the
mount safety lock.

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Connect the stabilizer to the camera with a control cable to enable control of the shutter
and other functions from the stabilizer.
•Type-C to Type-C, Type-C to Micro USB, and Type-C to Mini USB are camera
charging cables. These cables can also be used for camera control.
•Type-C to Multi is the control cable exclusively for Sony cameras, it allows to
control certain Sony cameras to start/stop the filming.
•Type-C to TRRS (2.5mm), Type-C to TRS (2.5mm), and Type-C to TRS (3.5mm) are
camera control cables.
Rotate the camera with L-bracket 90° to switch to vertical shooting mode. Insert the L-
bracket into the mount slot and lock the mount latch.
iSteady MT2 offers dual-directional vertical installation with the L-bracket, allowing you
to install it in the desired orientation based on your specific requirements.
Scan the QR code to check the list of
camera compatibility and control
operations.

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Install the L-bracket on the left side. You can use the flip-out screen to view the
composition.
Install the L-bracket on the right side. You can attach accessories to the hot shoe facing
outward.
Mounting a Phone
Mounting in Landscape Mode
Mount the phone on the phone quick release plate in the middle. Attach the phone with
the quick release plate onto the L-bracket and lock the quick release plate latch. Insert
the L-bracket into the mount slot, and lock the mount latch.
Mounting in Portrait Mode
Rotate the phone with L-bracket 90° to switch to vertical shooting mode. Insert the L-
bracket into the mount slot, and lock the safety lock latch.

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Mounting an Action Camera
Mounting in Landscape Mode
Attach the tripod adapter to the folding fingers, then mount it onto the Arca-Swiss quick
release plate (for cameras) and lock it in place. Attach the action camera with the quick
release plate onto the L-bracket and lock the quick release plate latch.
Loosen the L-bracket with the thumb screw wrench (magnetically attached to the L-
bracket). Adjust the L-bracket according to the width of the action camera and tighten
the screw after fitting properly.
Mounting in Portrait Mode
Rotate the action camera with the L-bracket 90° to switch to vertical shooting mode.
Insert the L-bracket into the mount slot and lock the safety lock.
Balancing
Here, we take the mirrorless camera as an example. The steps to
balance the phone and the action camera are basically the same.
To see a video tutorial for balancing, scan the QR code.

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Tilt Axis Balancing
Vertical Balancing of the Tilt Axis
Horizontal Balancing of the Tilt Axis
1. Unlock the
tilt motor.
2. Rotate the tilt arm to
make the camera lens
point upward.
3. Loosen the vertical
tilt lock.
4. Move the camera forward
and back until it can remain
still and a vertical position
relative to the ground when
released.
5. Tighten the vertical tilt lock.
Make the camera lens point forward and check the centre of gravity.
1. Unlock the
quick release
plate latch.
2. Move the
camera
forward and
back until the
camera is
balanced.
3. Lock the
quick release
plate latch.

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Balancing the Roll Axis
1. Unlock the roll axis
motor lock switch.
2. Unlock the roll axis
arm latch.
4. Lock the roll axis
motor.
3. Move the roll axis
arm left and right until
the camera remains
relatively still and level
with the ground when
released.

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Balancing the Pan Axis
After balancing iSteady MT2, if you need to adjust the motor torque for proper using,
please see the description in the chapter “How to Use the Stabilizer”.
1. Hold and tilt the handle
slightly.
2. Unlock the pan
motor lock switch.
4. Unlock the pan axis arm latch.
3. Check the camera’s centre of gravity.
5. Push the pan axis to move left or right until the camera
can stay still in any position.
6. Lock the pan axis arm latch.

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How to Use the Stabilizer
Power Button
Press and hold for three seconds: Power on/off.
While powered on:
Press twice: Enter the standby mode.
Press once: Wake up the stabilizer.
M (Mode) Button
Press once: Switch between stabilizer modes (PF-PTF-L-POV).
Press three times: “ICP” Inception mode/360° infinite spin shot
(press M button once or press trigger twice to recentre the
stabilizer).
Press five times: Auto calibration.
Press seven times: Enter remote control pairing.
Press nine times: Clear the paired remote control.
Long press: Enters submenu on the OLED display, press button A/B
to switch submenu, push the joystick and single press M button to
set motor torque, fine tune motor angle, and pair with GoPro
camera.
Joystick
Push up & down: Tilt rotation control.
Push left & right: Pan rotation control.
Trigger
Press on: Sport mode “S”.
Press twice: Recentre the stabilizer.
Press three times: Reverse 180° panning rotation.
Double tap and then hold the last tap: All lock (release it to switch
back to previous mode).
Zoom level
Lever up/down: Zoom in/out (T/W).
Please make sure that your camera is on the list of supported devices
for control and that the control cable is connected. For smartphones, it’s
only available in the Hohem Joy app or on the native camera app of
certain standard protocol phones with Android 10.0 or later versions.
Please ensure the Bluetooth is connected.

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Shutter
Half-press: Auto-focus.
Please make sure your camera is on the list of supported devices for
control and that the control cable is connected.
Press once: Start/stop recording.
Press and hold for one second: Take a photo.
Please make sure your camera is on the list of supported devices for
control and that the control cable is connected. For smartphones, please
confirm the Bluetooth is connected.
Press twice: Photo/video switch.
For smartphones, it’s only available in the Hohem Joy app or on the
native camera app of certain standard protocol phones with Android
10.0 or later. Please ensure Bluetooth is connected.
Press three times: Front/rear camera switch.
Only available in the Hohem Joy app or on the native camera app of
certain standard protocol phones with Android 10.0 or later versions.
Please ensure Bluetooth is connected.
Multifunctional Control Wheel
Press twice: Focus/roll switch.
Roll rotation: +/-45°.
Focus: Focus control.
Please make sure that your camera is on the list of supported devices
for control and that the control cable is connected. For smartphones, it’s
only available in the Hohem Joy app or on the native camera app of
certain standard protocol phones with Android 10.0 or later versions.
Please ensure the Bluetooth is connected.
Long press: Turn on/off the fill light (CCT/RGB).
Paired with the optional fill light.
Press three times: CCT/RGB switch.
Paired with the optional fill light with AI tracking sensor.
CCT: Press the control wheel to adjust colour temperature “K” and
brightness “%”.
RGB: Press the control wheel to adjust colour value “°” and brightness
“%”.
Buttons for A-B Motion
For timelapse shooting, long-press A/B button to start/end point to
record the A-B motion timelapse. It needs to be used separately
from the app’s timelapse video template.
Long press A/B button: A/B as start/end point.
Short beep signifies a successful setting.
Press A/B button once: Quickly return to the position A/B.
Press A/B button twice: Return to position A/B from the current
position at a constant speed. You will hear a short beep as the
movement begins or ends. By default, the duration is 1 minute. That
can be customized in Hohem Joy app.

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Setting Motor Torque, Motor Angle Fine-Tuning, and Gimbal
Follow Speed
First, long press the M button to enter the OLED submenu “Motor Parameter Settings”.
Then, single press the A/B button, select [Motor Torque], [Motor Angle Fine-Tune],
[Gimbal Follow Speed], or [Camera Bluetooth Connection].
•Motor Torque: Select [Motor Torque], then use the Joystick to select the motor to
adjust its torque. To perform auto self-adaption, select [AUTO] and press the M
button to confirm. When the icon stops flashing, it represents the self-adaptation
is completed.
•Motor Angle Fine-Tuning: Select [Motor Angle Fine-Tuning], then use the
Joystick to select the motor to adjust its angle.
•Gimbal Follow Speed: Select [Gimbal Follow Speed], then use the Joystick to
select the motor to adjust its speed.
Pairing and Unpairing the Bluetooth
First, turn on your camera’s Bluetooth. The menu options may vary on different camera
models. Here we take Sony α7R IV as an example:
•(Network) > [Bluetooth] > [Bluetooth Function] > [ON]
•Bluetooth pairing: (Network) > [Bluetooth] > [Pairing]
Then, long-press the M button on the iSteady MT2 handle to enter the OLED sub-menu.
Press the A/B button to enter the device pairing interface. Finally, use the Joystick to
select [Pair] or [Unpair], and press the M button to confirm the operation.
Working Modes
Pan Follow (PF)
Tilt and roll axis both are locked, and camera is able to move
to left or right smoothly.
Pan & Tilt Follow (PTF)
Roll axis is locked, and camera is able to move left/right and tilt
up/down.

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All Lock (L)
Camera stays in its current orientation.
POV (All Follow)
First person view. 360° following movement (pan/tilt/roll).
Sports Mode (S)
The follow speed of the stabilizer increases for capturing
quick-moving subjects and any fast paced action.
Inception (ICP)
360° infinite spinning on pan axis while holding the stabilizer
horizontally.
Manual Tilt Adjustment
The tilt motor can be rotated by a certain angle by hand. Hold it for two seconds and the
camera tilt axis angle will be fixed at that angle.

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AI Visual Tracking
1. Install magnetic fill light with AI vision
sensor (sold separately).
Keep the “Hohem” mark upward and
camera outward, then put the fill light on
the magnetic joint.
2. Enable the AI vision sensor: Switch it to
“ON” position. Indicator light turns red
with fill light flashing twice.
3. Gesture control: Show gestures to the
AI vision sensor from 0.5~1.5 metres
away.
Gesture OK sign to start the AI tracking
(indicator light turns green).
Gesture palm to stop the AI tracking
(indicator light turns red).
Make the gesture portraited on the left to
activate the photo timer. (Extend the
thumb and your little finger while holding
the three middle fingers curled.)
After the indicator blinks for three seconds and turns to solid, the camera automatically
takes the photo or starts/stops recording without manually pressing the shutter button.
By using this, please make sure your gimbal is paired with a mobile phone or a camera.
You can use this gesture to control taking a picture or recording while using a mobile
phone or action camera. But in a mirrorless camera, controlling recording is not
available.
•It is completely normal for the magnetic alignment to become a bit hot when fill
light is in long-time use.
•Do not make a direct contact with the hot alignment, especially the metallic part.

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Frequently Asked Questions
How to make AI vision positioning adjustments? (Customized composition)
If the framed subject cannot be centred on the phone screen, or you want to customize
the AI vision position to be tracked, first make sure that the gimbal and AI vision sensors
are on. Next, make a “ ” gesture towards the AI vision sensor and the indicator
light will quickly blink green. Move in front of the screen until you find the preferred
position to be tracked. Show the “ ” gesture again to lock the position and create
the ideal composition (the indicator light will stop flashing).
How to control AI Tracker by using iSteady MT2?
When tracking other human subjects, you can use iSteady MT2 to start or stop the AI
tracker. First, power on the gimbal and AI tracking sensor. Next, let the subject make an
OK gesture toward AI tracking sensor to confirm the tracking subject. Finally, press the
M button twice to start or stop AI tracking.
It is necessary to confirm the tracking subject at first by using the hand gesture
command from the person being filmed.
OLED Display
Home Screen
1. Working status of control wheel
2. Working mode
3. AI tracker status
4. Mobile phone connection
5. Camera Bluetooth connection
6. Battery level