Mascom International stocks the Zhiyun Smooth 5 Combo at KSh 25,000, brand new and sealed, pairing the three-axis Smooth 5 gimbal with a magnetic fill light, four light filters, a tripod and a protective bag. The gimbal runs on a 2600mAh battery rated for up to 12 hours with a balanced phone. The light reaches 580 lumens at its peak and clips onto the phone clamp with magnets. Together they cover stabilising, lighting and standing the phone up for static shots. Come and test the Zhiyun Smooth 5 Combo at Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD.
Designed for event videographers, church media teams, YouTubers and online sellers, the Zhiyun Smooth 5 Combo handles shoots where daylight runs out. Phone cameras get grainy in dim halls and after sunset, and buying a gimbal, light and stand separately means three trips and three sets of parts that may not fit. This kit solves both. Film a harambee speech in a dim hall, a product unboxing at a Kilimani apartment or an evening fashion drop in the CBD, then set the Zhiyun Smooth 5 Combo on its tripod for a seated interview. University of Nairobi and USIU media students use kits like this for assignments.
Unlike other electronics retailers in Kenya that bundle generic lights of unknown quality, Mascom International sells the Zhiyun Smooth 5 Combo exactly as Zhiyun packs it, with matching parts and a 12-month warranty. At Mascom International, we're seeing creators skip the standard gimbal once they price a separate light and stand, because the kit works out cheaper. Buyers throughout Kenya report that the light changes their indoor footage the most. Order the Zhiyun Smooth 5 Combo with pay-on-arrival delivery, or walk in and try it with your own phone.
Common Questions About the Zhiyun Smooth 5 Combo
What is the Zhiyun Smooth 5 Combo price in Kenya?
Mascom International sells the Zhiyun Smooth 5 Combo for KSh 25,000, brand new and sealed, at our Kimathi Street store in Nairobi. The price includes the gimbal, magnetic fill light, four filters, tripod, protective bag and a 12-month warranty against manufacturing defects. You pay on arrival anywhere in Kenya, by cash or M-Pesa, after checking the kit. The standard Zhiyun Smooth 5 costs KSh 19,500, so the combo adds KSh 5,500 for the lighting, filters, stand and bag.
Is the Zhiyun Smooth 5 Combo better value than the standard Zhiyun Smooth 5?
The Zhiyun Smooth 5 Combo is the better buy if you will ever add a light, a stand or a bag, because all three come matched in the box. Both kits use the same gimbal, motors, battery and controls, so footage steadiness is identical. The difference is the KSh 5,500 gap, which covers the 580-lumen magnetic light, four colour filters, tripod and carry bag. Buy the standard kit if you film outdoors in daylight only. Buy the combo for indoor, evening or seated work.
How bright is the fill light in the Zhiyun Smooth 5 Combo?
The magnetic light in the Zhiyun Smooth 5 Combo peaks at 580 lumens, enough to light a face or a product at close range in a dim room. Its colour sits between 5300K and 5700K, which is close to midday daylight. Its CRI of 95 means skin tones, fabrics and food keep their real colours instead of looking grey or green. The four filters change the light's colour for mood or to match warm room bulbs, and the gimbal can run two lights at once.
Can the Zhiyun Smooth 5 Combo handle long shoots during KPLC blackouts?
Yes, if you plan the power, since the Zhiyun Smooth 5 Combo runs from a power bank and can charge your phone from its own battery. With the fill light at full brightness, the gimbal lasts about 4.5 hours, and with the light off it reaches up to 12 hours. Many Kenyan venues lose power mid-event, so a charged power bank keeps both gimbal and phone running. Recharging takes about 2 hours on a 15W charger, or 4 hours on a 5V 2A adapter.
Who is the Zhiyun Smooth 5 Combo for, and who should choose something else?
The Zhiyun Smooth 5 Combo is for people who film indoors, after dark or in seated interview setups and want one matched kit. Wedding videographers, pastors running church livestreams, podcast hosts and boutique owners get full use of every piece. It is not for someone who only films daytime outdoor clips, who should save KSh 5,500 with the standard Zhiyun Smooth 5. Casual users who want something pocketable should look at the Zhiyun Smooth-Q3 Combo at KSh 14,800 instead.
What can I do with the tripod in the Zhiyun Smooth 5 Combo?
The tripod lets the Zhiyun Smooth 5 Combo stand on a table or desk, turning it into a steady phone stand. That suits seated interviews, cooking demos, Zoom calls, TikTok Lives and talking-head videos where you are alone. It also helps with time-lapses of a sunset over Nairobi or a busy Kenyatta Avenue junction, since the phone stays fixed for long periods. When you need to move again, take the tripod off and continue shooting handheld.
Is the Zhiyun Smooth 5 Combo good for church and event livestreams in Kenya?
The Zhiyun Smooth 5 Combo is a practical starter kit for church and event livestreams on YouTube and Facebook. The fill light lifts dim sanctuary or hall lighting, and the tripod holds a fixed angle on the pulpit or stage. During worship or a procession you can lift the gimbal and follow the action smoothly. Stream over a Safaricom or Airtel Kenya data connection from the phone itself. For a whole service, keep a power bank connected, because the light shortens battery life.
Does the Zhiyun Smooth 5 Combo protect the gear when travelling upcountry?
Yes, the Zhiyun Smooth 5 Combo comes with a protective bag that holds the gimbal and its parts together between shoots. That matters on long matatu or bus trips to Nakuru, Kisumu or Eldoret, where bags get squeezed under seats and overhead racks. The bag also keeps dust off the motors on unpaved roads, which helps because Zhiyun lists no dust or water rating. The wrist strap stops the gimbal from slipping when filming in crowds or from a moving vehicle.
Technical Specifications
Stabilization and Motors
- Pan, tilt and roll motors steady the phone — removes footstep bounce and hand tremor during moving takes.
- Endless 360-degree pan rotation — follow a dancer, bride or speaker around a room without hitting a limit.
- 349 degrees of tilt movement — shoot high church ceilings or flat-lay product shots from directly above.
- 300 degrees of roll movement — switches the phone between wide and upright framing for different social platforms.
- Phone balance affects motor effort — a level phone keeps footage smooth and gets the most from each charge.
Fill Light and Filters
- Magnetic fill light included — attaches to the phone clamp in seconds, with no screws or cold-shoe adapters.
- 580 lumens at peak brightness — enough output to light a face or product at arm's length indoors.
- Colour temperature of 5300K to 5700K — a neutral daylight tone that mixes well with window light.
- CRI 95 colour accuracy — a measure of how true colours look, so skin and clothing appear natural on camera.
- Four colour filters in the box — warm up the light or add a tint to match the mood of a scene.
- Lights both sides of the phone clamp through 360 degrees — point it at your subject or back at yourself for selfie vlogs.
Battery and Charging
- 2600mAh internal battery — feeds the gimbal motors, the light and the phone-charging port.
- Up to 12 hours of use with the light off and the phone balanced — covers a full day of handheld filming.
- About 4.5 hours with the light at full brightness — plan a power bank for weddings and long evening events.
- Two-way charging over USB-C — draws power from a power bank or passes charge to your phone.
- Roughly 2 hours to recharge with a 15W charger — a basic 5V 2A plug takes about 4 hours.
- Up to 25 hours of standby with the light switched off — the kit holds its charge between weekend shoots.
Controls and App
- Joystick with a round cap — guides the camera angle with one thumb while the other hand stays free to hold a microphone or notes.
- Side wheel for focus and focal length — make smooth zoom moves and focus pulls during a recording.
- One-press switch between zoom and focus — sets up dolly zoom shots and repeatable conversation angles.
- Redesigned control panel layout — the most-used buttons sit where your thumb rests on the handle.
- Works with the ZY Cami app on Android and iOS — unlocks tracking modes, presets and gimbal tuning.
Build and Inclusions
- Gimbal weight of about 615g with its battery — light enough to hold through a speech or a full product tour.
- Folded footprint of 311 by 168 by 52mm — slips into the included protective bag with the light and tripod.
- Tripod in the box — stands the gimbal on a table for interviews, live streams and time-lapses, and folds away into the bag.
- Wrist strap included — keeps the gimbal tied to your hand in crowds or while filming from a car.
- No ingress rating stated by Zhiyun — keep the kit in its bag during rain, dust and coastal sea spray.
Package Contents
The Zhiyun Smooth 5 Combo from Mascom International arrives with the Smooth 5 gimbal, a USB-C charging cable, a wrist strap, the magnetic fill light, four light filters, a tripod, a protective bag and a Zhiyun membership card. These are the parts that make it a complete kit rather than a gimbal alone. No wall charger is included, so use a 15W USB-C adapter for the quoted charge time. Matching chargers and power banks are available separately at Mascom International.
Warranty
Mascom International covers the Zhiyun Smooth 5 Combo with a 12-month warranty against manufacturing defects under normal use. The cover applies to the gimbal and the parts packed with it. Claims are handled at our service desk in Nairobi CBD, so bring the item and your receipt to Kimathi Street.
Buying the Zhiyun Smooth 5 Combo from Mascom International
Find the Zhiyun Smooth 5 Combo at Mascom International, Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD, open Monday through Saturday, 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Our staff will mount your phone, switch on the fill light and set the kit on its tripod so you see the full setup working. Check with us on WhatsApp for the colour currently in stock before you travel.
Ask about stock or place an order through any of these:
- Phone/WhatsApp: +254 708 852 521
- Email: info@mascomintl.com
- Website: www.mascomintl.com
Delivery is pay-on-arrival across all 47 counties. Customers in Nairobi and its environs get same-day delivery, while Thika, Machakos, Nyeri, Kakamega and other major towns receive orders within 1 business day. Mandera, Wajir, Marsabit, Lamu, Tana River, and Turkana receive delivery within 2-3 business days.
The kit carries the 12-month warranty described above. Mascom International stands behind honest product details, correct prices and after-sales help at a physical shop in the city centre.
