Porodo VeloCam AI Tracker Smartphone Gimbal with Tripod and Magnetic Fill Light is now available at Mascom International for KSh 15,600, complete with the detachable AI tracking module, the magnetic LED fill light, and the quarter-inch tripod mount. The Porodo VeloCam runs three brushless motors across the pan, roll, and tilt axes, covering 275, 285, and 68 degrees of movement. Dual 800mAh cells give the Porodo VeloCam 8 to 10 hours of filming per charge, refilling in 2 hours over USB-C. Walk in to Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD to test it against your own phone.
Kenyan YouTubers, podcasters, and TikTok creators producing content from Nairobi, Mombasa, and Kisumu keep hitting the same wall: handheld footage that jitters the moment they start walking. Phone software stabilisation crops the frame and still wobbles on rough ground. The Porodo VeloCam solves that mechanically, holding your phone level while you move through a Gikomba market aisle or a Karen wedding reception. Real estate agents shooting property walkthroughs in Runda and Kileleshwa, event videographers covering KICC conferences, and small business owners filming product clips for Instagram all get steady, watchable video without hiring a crew.
Unlike other electronics retailers in Kenya who stock gimbals without the tracking module or the light, Mascom International supplies the Porodo VeloCam as the full kit at KSh 15,600 roughly a third of what a comparable DJI Osmo Mobile bundle costs in Nairobi. The AI module follows your face from up to 6 metres away with no phone app running in the foreground, which matters when you film yourself alone. Kenya's content creators report that the gesture controls remove the need to run back and forth to the phone between takes. Order for countrywide delivery or collect the Porodo VeloCam in person.
Common Questions About the Porodo VeloCam AI Tracker Smartphone Gimbal with Tripod and Magnetic Fill Light
What makes the Porodo VeloCam different from my phone's built-in stabilisation?
Your phone stabilises video by cropping the sensor and shifting pixels, which narrows your field of view and still leaves a floaty wobble when you walk. The Porodo VeloCam moves the whole phone physically, using three motors that counteract your hand shake across pan, roll, and tilt. Nothing gets cropped, so you keep the full lens width. Users consistently report that walking shots, stair descents, and boda boda ride-alongs look watchable straight off the camera roll with no editing software applied afterwards.
How does the AI tracking module on the Porodo VeloCam actually work?
The AI module is a separate 400mAh unit that clips magnetically onto the top or right side of the phone clamp, then pairs to the gimbal over Bluetooth. It has its own camera and reads your body, so tracking runs without the ULTRA GIMBAL app sitting open on screen. Show an OK sign to start or stop following. A raised palm triggers a photo or recording. Double thumbs-up flips between portrait and landscape. A V sign starts framing. Tracking reaches 6 metres; gestures work to 4 metres.
How long does the Porodo VeloCam battery actually last on one charge?
Two 800mAh cells inside the handle produce 8 to 10 hours of continuous gimbal operation, refilling in about 2 hours through the USB-C port. That covers a full wedding day in Naivasha or a two-session shoot across Westlands and Upper Hill without a power bank. The AI module carries its own 400mAh battery rated at 3.5 hours, recharging in 1.5 hours separately. The fill light holds roughly 2 hours at top brightness on a single colour, refilling in about an hour.
What does the magnetic fill light add for shooting after dark in Kenya?
The fill light snaps onto the metal plates on the phone clamp and throws a soft beam directly at your face, which fixes the muddy, grainy look phones produce indoors after 6:30 PM. It cycles through white, warm white, red, blue, green, purple, and cyan with a single press, and offers three brightness steps. Warm white flatters skin tones under Kenya's common yellow bulbs. The gradual-change mode shifts colours automatically for music clips and TikTok transitions filmed at night.
Which phones fit the Porodo VeloCam clamp?
The clamp opens from 55mm to 90mm and carries up to 330 grams, which takes in almost every phone sold in Kenya. That range covers the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra at 218g, the iPhone 17 Pro Max at 233g, the Tecno Camon 40 series, and Infinix Note models. Remove thick rugged cases before mounting so the clamp grips the body directly. Heavy phones with large camera bumps may need you to slide the phone left or right in the clamp to balance it.
Is the Porodo VeloCam worth KSh 15,600 in Kenya's market?
At KSh 15,600 the Porodo VeloCam includes three parts most rivals sell separately: the gimbal, the AI tracking module, and the fill light. Buying a tracking accessory and an LED panel on top of a bare gimbal in Nairobi usually pushes past KSh 25,000. Spread over a year of weekly shoots, that works out under KSh 300 per filming day. At Mascom International, we're seeing Kenyan creators upgrade from selfie sticks to gimbals once brand deals start demanding steadier footage.
Why choose the Porodo VeloCam over the DJI Osmo Mobile or Insta360 Flow?
DJI Osmo Mobile and Insta360 Flow both track using the phone's own camera, so their apps must stay open and their tracking dies if you switch to your native camera. The Porodo VeloCam module has a dedicated sensor, letting you shoot in your phone's stock camera app or straight into TikTok while tracking continues. DJI and Insta360 units also sell for KSh 28,000 to KSh 45,000 in Nairobi. The trade-off: their apps offer deeper editing tools than ULTRA GIMBAL.
Who should buy the Porodo VeloCam in Kenya?
Solo creators come first anyone filming themselves with nobody behind the phone. Photography professionals shooting weddings in Karen, events at the KICC, and corporate work across Westlands use it for video coverage alongside their main camera. Fitness trainers recording sessions, chefs filming recipe clips, teachers producing lesson videos, and real estate agents walking clients through Kileleshwa apartments all fit the profile. Field journalists and NGO staff documenting work in Turkana or Kisumu value the 366g weight and folding body.
How does the tripod work with the Porodo VeloCam?
A quarter-inch threaded socket sits in the base of the handle, the same standard every camera tripod uses worldwide. Screw the included tripod in and the Porodo VeloCam stands on its own for interviews, product shots, time-lapses, and desk-based recording. The built-in 20cm telescopic rod extends above the tripod for higher framing or group shots. Combine the tripod, the AI module, and gesture control and you can film a full piece to camera with nobody else in the room.
Technical Specifications
Three-Axis Stabilization Hardware and Motion Range
- Pan axis travels 275 degrees, letting the phone sweep left and right during walking shots without visible motor limits
- Roll axis covers 285 degrees, keeping the horizon level even when your wrist tilts on uneven Nairobi pavements
- Tilt axis moves 68 degrees for controlled upward and downward framing on architecture and product shots
- High-torque motors hold heavier phones steady without precise manual balancing before each shoot begins
- Six shooting modes — L, PF, F, POV, DM, and GO — switch through the M button on the handle
- DM mode spins the phone 180 degrees and back automatically for the rotating Inception-style transition creators use
AI Tracking Module and Gesture Recognition
- 400mAh lithium polymer cell runs 3.5 hours of tracking, recharging fully in 1.5 hours over its own port
- Dedicated tracking sensor works with your phone's stock camera app, so no companion software needs to stay open
- Face and body following holds subjects from 0.5 to 6 metres, covering an average Kenyan living room or shopfront
- Four gestures — OK, palm, double thumbs-up, and V — control tracking, capture, orientation, and framing from 4 metres
- Magnetic mounting clips to either the top or right side of the phone clamp depending on your framing preference
- Indicator light colours signal tracking status, low battery, framing mode, and whether a person has been detected
- Auto shut-off after 20 minutes without a detected subject preserves the module battery between takes
Magnetic Fill Light Output and Colour Control
- 3.7V 400mAh cell runs about 2 hours at top brightness in single-colour mode, recharging in roughly an hour
- Seven colours — white, warm white, red, blue, green, purple, and cyan — cycle with single presses of the power button
- Three brightness levels let you lift shadows without blowing out skin tones during close-range talking-head clips
- Gradual colour-change mode shifts through red, blue, green, purple, cyan, and yellow for music and dance content
- Slow red-blue blink mode adds an editorial look for night street filming along Kimathi Street or Kenyatta Avenue
- 22 gram weight adds almost nothing to the 330g payload budget, leaving headroom for larger phones
Battery Capacity and Charging Behaviour
- Dual 800mAh cells produce 8 to 10 hours of gimbal operation, enough for a full Naivasha wedding weekend day
- Full recharge takes 2 hours through the Type-C port using any standard phone charger you already own
- Green indicator light means 20 to 100 percent charge remaining; red warns you have dropped below 20 percent
- Red flashing light shows charging in progress; steady green confirms the handle has reached full capacity
- Charging input is rated 5V/1.5A, so a basic 10W brick handles it without needing a fast-charge adapter
- Auto shutdown after 5 minutes in folded storage mode stops the handle draining in your bag overnight
Phone Compatibility, Tripod Mount, and Build
- Clamp width adjusts from 55mm to 90mm, fitting Samsung, Apple, Tecno, Infinix, Xiaomi, and Oppo handsets sold locally
- Load capacity tops out below 330 grams, which covers every mainstream phone including large-screen models with cases removed
- Quarter-inch threaded socket in the handle base accepts the included tripod and any standard third-party tripod
- 20cm built-in telescopic rod extends reach for high angles, group framing, and overhead food or product shots
- Folded size of 53 x 110 x 165mm slips into a laptop bag; unfolded it measures 70 x 127 x 287mm
- 366 gram body stays comfortable across long handheld sessions without the wrist fatigue heavier rigs cause
- Lanyard hole and storage slot secure the folded arm during matatu commutes and boda boda transfers across town
App Control, Shooting Modes, and Bluetooth Pairing
- ULTRA GIMBAL app for Android and iOS unlocks face tracking, gesture remote control, panorama capture, and creative modes
- Bluetooth device name PD-Gimbal_LFS176 appears in your phone settings; the handle icon lights up once paired
- Joystick steers the phone up, down, left, and right for framing adjustments without moving your body position
- Roller wheel toggles between zoom and focus; a double press fires the 280 degree auto spin shot
- Trigger button double-tap recentres the phone instantly; holding it engages S mode for fast action tracking
- Capture button handles photo and video start, portrait-landscape flips, and front-rear camera switching when app-connected
Package Contents
- Porodo VeloCam three-axis gimbal handle (Black) with built-in 20cm telescopic rod and folding arm
- Detachable AI tracking module with magnetic mount and its own rechargeable battery
- Magnetic LED fill light with seven colour options and three brightness levels
- Tripod with quarter-inch thread for the handle base
- USB-C charging cable
- User manual with mode descriptions, gesture guide, and pairing steps
Note: No wall charger is included any 5V USB charger you already own works. Mascom International stocks compatible USB-C chargers and phone cases separately.
Warranty
The Porodo VeloCam AI Tracker Smartphone Gimbal carries a 6-month Mascom International warranty on manufacturing defects. Coverage runs across the gimbal handle, the AI tracking module, and the fill light. Drop damage, water exposure, motor strain from overloading past the 330 gram limit, and normal battery ageing sit outside the warranty. Our Nairobi CBD service desk handles claims directly.
Where to Buy the Porodo VeloCam in Kenya
Porodo VeloCam AI Tracker Smartphone Gimbal is in stock now at Mascom International, Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD. Visit Monday through Saturday, 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM, mount your own phone, and watch the motors hold it level before you pay. Available in Black.
Order through any of the following:
- Phone: +254 708 852 521
- Email: info@mascomintl.com
- Website: www.mascomintl.com
Mascom International ships the Porodo VeloCam across all 47 Kenyan counties with pay-on-arrival delivery you only pay once the gimbal reaches you. Nairobi and its environs receive same-day delivery. Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru, Eldoret, Nyeri, and other major towns receive it within 1 business day. Locations including Mandera, Wajir, Marsabit, Lamu, Tana River, and Turkana receive delivery within 2 to 3 business days.
The Porodo VeloCam carries a 6-month Mascom International warranty on manufacturing defects, processed through our Nairobi CBD service desk without third-party intermediaries.
Buyers across Kenya rely on Mascom International for accurate product specifications, current Kenyan market pricing, and direct after-sales backing on every camera accessory we stock.
