Porodo VeloCam 3-axis smartphone gimbal, supplied with its magnetic AI tracking module, detachable fill light and tripod, is now in stock at Mascom International for KSh 14,700 at Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD. The Porodo VeloCam drives three motors across the pan, roll and tilt axes, with movement ranges of 275 degrees, 285 degrees and 68 degrees. Twin 800mAh cells run 8 to 10 hours of filming per charge and refill in 2 hours over USB Type-C. The body weighs 366 grams, folds down to 53 x 110 x 165mm, and carries phones up to 330 grams.
Porodo VeloCam suits Kenyan creators who shoot themselves with nobody behind the camera. TikTok live sellers working from CBD shops, YouTube vloggers, church media teams, and real estate agents filming property walkthroughs in Karen and Runda all hit the same two problems: shaky handheld footage, and a subject who wanders out of frame. The magnetic tracking module fixes the second one by locking onto a face or body between 0.5 and 6 metres away. Videographers covering weddings and corporate events at the KICC run the Porodo VeloCam as a light second rig alongside their main camera.
Unlike other electronics retailers in Kenya, who stock bare gimbals without a tracking module or a fill light, Mascom International supplies the Porodo VeloCam as one complete kit at a single price. Users consistently report that hand gestures matter more than motor specifications once they start filming solo. At Mascom International, we're seeing creators retire their phone tripods because the OK gesture starts recording from across a room. Visit our Kimathi Street store Monday through Saturday, 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM, to handle the Porodo VeloCam before paying, or order for countrywide pay-on-arrival delivery.
Common Questions About the Porodo VeloCam
What does the AI tracking module on the Porodo VeloCam actually do?
The module is a separate camera sensor that clips magnetically to the top or right side of the phone clamp, then tells the gimbal where to point. It holds a face or body in frame while you move, at working distances of 0.5 to 6 metres for tracking and 0.5 to 4 metres for gestures. Its own 400mAh battery runs 3.5 hours and charges in 1.5 hours. The module has a 20-minute idle shutoff that saves charge when nobody is detected.
How long does the Porodo VeloCam battery last on one charge?
The gimbal holds two 800mAh cells and runs 8 to 10 hours of continuous filming, which covers a full wedding day or a Saturday of market filming in Gikomba without a recharge. A flat gimbal refills in 2 hours through the Type-C port at 5V/1.5A input, so a phone charger you already own works fine. The tracking module and the fill light charge separately and take 1.5 hours and roughly 1 hour respectively.
Will the Porodo VeloCam hold my phone with the case still on?
Yes, in most cases. The clamp opens from 55mm to 90mm wide and carries up to 330 grams, which covers a Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra, an iPhone 16 Pro Max, a Tecno Camon or an Infinix Note inside a normal silicone or plastic case. Thick rugged cases and heavy magnetic wallet cases push past the width or weight ceiling. Remove those before mounting. The high-torque motors mean you do not need to balance the phone precisely first.
Do I need an app to use the Porodo VeloCam?
No, the gimbal stabilises your phone's own camera app straight away with no pairing. Bluetooth pairing under the name PD-Gimbal_LFS176 unlocks the extra functions in the free ULTRA GIMBAL app on the Play Store and App Store: face tracking, gesture remote control, panoramic capture, zoom, focus, and the front and rear camera switch. Anyone on a Safaricom or Airtel data bundle can download it once and then film offline for as long as they want.
How bright is the fill light and which colours does it produce?
The fill light is a 22-gram magnetic panel with its own 3.7V 400mAh battery, three brightness levels, and seven fixed colours: white, warm white, red, blue, green, purple and cyan. A double press cycles gradually through red, blue, green, purple, cyan and yellow for colour transitions. Runtime is roughly 2 hours at the top brightness setting in single-colour mode, and a full recharge takes about an hour. It sticks to the metal plate on the phone clamp.
Is the Porodo VeloCam worth KSh 14,700 against a cheap phone tripod?
A phone tripod holds the camera still. It cannot walk with you, cannot keep you centred, and cannot light your face at 7 PM. The Porodo VeloCam covers all three jobs in one 366-gram body, and Kenyan creators pay roughly the price of two studio lighting hires for a tool they keep. Rival tracking gimbals sold in Nairobi that bundle a module and a fill light generally land well above KSh 20,000.
Can I use the Porodo VeloCam for TikTok and Instagram live selling?
Yes. The tracking module works on top of whatever app your phone is running, so it holds you in frame during a TikTok Live, an Instagram Live or a Zoom call without any special integration. A single press of the capture button flips between horizontal and vertical framing, which matters when a live shopping session runs vertical. Nairobi CBD shop owners use it to demonstrate stock while walking around the shelves.
Which gestures control the Porodo VeloCam tracking module?
Four hand gestures work from up to 4 metres away, so you never have to jog back to the phone. An OK sign switches tracking on or off. An open palm triggers a photo or starts recording. A double thumbs-up flips the frame between portrait and landscape. A V sign starts and ends framing. The indicator light on the module changes colour to confirm each state, including a red flash when no person is detected.
Can I film with the Porodo VeloCam without holding it?
Yes. The base carries a standard 1/4-inch threaded socket, so the bundled tripod or any tripod, light stand or clamp with that thread screws straight on. That setup covers interviews, tutorials, product shots and family group photos where you want to step into frame yourself. With the tripod fitted and the tracking module running, the gimbal keeps you centred while you move around, which is how most solo YouTube tutorials in Kenya get shot.
Technical Specifications
Stabilisation Hardware and Axis Movement
- Three motors control the pan, roll and tilt axes, cancelling the hand shake that ruins handheld walking footage.
- Pan range covers 275 degrees, so you can swing across a room without repositioning your feet mid-shot.
- Roll range of 285 degrees allows tilted horizon shots and the rolling transitions common in short-form video.
- Tilt range of 68 degrees handles low ground-level angles and upward shots of buildings or stage performers.
- High-torque motors hold heavier camera-bump phones without the precise pre-balancing older gimbals demand before every session.
- A double press of the roller key triggers a 280-degree auto spin shot for one-button rotating clips.
AI Tracking Module and Gesture Control
- Magnetic module clips to the top or right side of the phone clamp, facing either the front or rear camera.
- Tracking holds a subject between 0.5 and 6 metres away, enough for a full room or shop floor.
- Gesture recognition works from 0.5 to 4 metres, so controls stay usable when you step back for wide shots.
- The 400mAh lithium polymer cell runs 3.5 hours and recharges in 1.5 hours through its own port.
- An indicator light reports status by colour, including a red flash when no person is currently in frame.
- Tracking runs independently of the recording app, working with native cameras, TikTok, Instagram and video calls.
Magnetic Fill Light and Colour Options
- The 22-gram light panel snaps onto the metal plate on the phone clamp with no cables or brackets.
- Seven single colours cycle on a press: white, warm white, red, blue, green, purple and cyan.
- Three brightness levels let you soften the light indoors or push it harder against dim evening conditions.
- Gradual colour mode shifts between red, blue, green, purple, cyan and yellow for moving background tones.
- A 3.7V 400mAh battery runs roughly 2 hours at top brightness and refills in about an hour.
- A slow red and blue blink mode covers stylised clips without the need for separate coloured gels.
Battery Capacity and Charging Times
- Twin 800mAh cells give the gimbal 8 to 10 working hours, covering a full-day shoot on one charge.
- A 2-hour recharge over USB Type-C at 5V/1.5A means any phone charger in your bag refills it.
- A green status light shows 20 percent charge and above; a red light warns you below 20 percent.
- The red light flashes during charging and the green light holds steady once the pack is full.
- The gimbal shuts down automatically after 5 minutes in storage position to stop unnoticed battery drain.
- Module and light charge separately, so a flat accessory never stops the gimbal itself from filming.
Phone Compatibility and Physical Dimensions
- Clamp width adjusts from 55mm to 90mm, fitting nearly every Android phone and iPhone sold in Kenya.
- Load ceiling of 330 grams covers large-camera flagships, though very heavy rugged cases must come off first.
- Total weight of 366 grams keeps it light enough to carry all day in a laptop bag.
- Folded size of 53 x 110 x 165mm slips into a backpack pocket for matatu and boda boda commutes.
- Expanded size measures 70 x 127 x 287mm, with a 20cm telescopic rod built into the handle.
- A 1/4-inch threaded socket at the base accepts the bundled tripod plus standard light stands and clamps.
Shooting Modes App Control and Manual Inputs
- Six modes cover most shots: PF pan follow, F follow, L lock, POV, DM inception and GO sports.
- PF mode follows only left and right turns, giving the steady panning shot used in property tours.
- L lock mode keeps the lens pointed one direction while you walk, ideal for push and pull moves.
- DM mode spins the phone 180 degrees and back for the rotating inception effect popular on Reels.
- The roller key toggles between zoom and focus control; the joystick moves the phone up, down and sideways.
- A trigger double-tap recentres the phone instantly, and holding it switches to GO sports mode for fast pans.
Package Contents
- Porodo VeloCam 3-axis gimbal in black
- Magnetic AI tracking module
- Magnetic fill light panel
- Tripod with 1/4-inch thread
- USB Type-C charging cable
- Lanyard
- User manual and warranty documentation
Warranty
Porodo VeloCam carries a 6-month Mascom International warranty on manufacturing defects, covering the gimbal body, motors, tracking module and fill light. Batteries and cables are covered against failure under normal use within the same period. Our Nairobi CBD service desk handles every claim directly, without shipping units abroad or routing you through a third-party agent.
Where to Buy the Porodo VeloCam in Kenya
Porodo VeloCam is available now at Mascom International, Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD. Walk in Monday through Saturday, 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM, clamp your own phone into the Porodo VeloCam, and test the tracking module and fill light before you decide. Available colour: black.
Order through any of the following:
- •Phone/WhatsApp: +254 708 852 521
- Email: info@mascomintl.com
- Website: www.mascomintl.com
Mascom International ships the Porodo VeloCam to all 47 Kenyan counties on pay-on-arrival terms, so you inspect the kit and pay only once it reaches you. Nairobi and its environs receive same-day delivery. Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru, Eldoret and every other major town receive next-business-day delivery. Mandera, Wajir, Marsabit, Lamu, Tana River, and Turkana receive delivery within 2-3 business days.
Every unit ships backed by the 6-month warranty stated above, with claims coordinated at our Nairobi CBD counter. Buyers across Kenya rely on Mascom International for accurate specifications, current pricing, and after-sales support they can walk into.
