Hohem MT3 Pro Gimbal Combines Object Tracking, Remote Control, and Lightweight Build

by Alexandra ThompsonSeptember 19^th, 2025

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At IBC 2025, we met with Eddie Melendez from Hohem to look at their newest stabilizer, the MT3 Pro. Designed for hybrid shooters, it supports payloads up to 2.5 kg (4.5 lbs) while keeping the body weight under 1 kg (990 g). The gimbal also brings AI subject tracking, a detachable remote, and support for both autofocus and manual lenses.

The MT3 Pro is part of Hohem’s growing stabilizer family, building on ideas introduced in the M7 AI Tracking Smartphone Gimbal Stabilizer and V3 Smartphone Gimbal models. According to Eddie, the product evolved through direct feedback from creators and early collaborators, with adjustments made even in the months leading up to launch. That process shaped features like broader AI tracking and the detachable remote, underlining Hohem’s aim to make the gimbal adaptable to different shooting styles.

AI tracking and remote control

AI tracking on the MT3 Pro goes beyond simple face detection, locking onto faces, pets, and objects. The detachable remote adds flexibility, acting as both a compact reference monitor and control unit. From up to 10m (32.8 ft) away, you can select subjects, adjust parameters, and start or stop recording without relying on an app.

The remote also supports shutter control and follow focus, either with Hohem’s kit or third-party gear, thanks to standard ports and bundled rails. It works with both autofocus lenses (Canon, Sony) and manual cinema lenses when paired with a follow focus system.

Lightweight build with higher payload

We lifted the gimbal on the show floor, and it felt light compared to others in this class. At 990g (2.2 lbs), it’s easy to carry, yet it supports 2.5 kg (5.5 lbs) of camera and accessories, so it’s suitable for mirrorless setups, small DSLRs, and action cameras. The built-in fill light adds flexibility for quick setups, while the open approach to follow focus means users aren’t locked into one ecosystem.

Price and availability

Hohem is aiming for a late October to mid-November 2025 release, with a staggered regional rollout. Pricing is expected to be in the $500 range, though the final figure hasn’t been confirmed. For more information, visit the Hohem website.

If you already own follow focus gear, does Hohem’s open design make this gimbal more appealing? Would you use AI tracking for faces, pets, and objects in your shoots? Let us know in the comments.