Trying to be an Instagram influencer? Get a gimbal.

Selfie sticks are out, gimbals are in. Just ask anyone with a following on Instagram.

To the uninitiated, a gimbal is basically a glorified selfie stick, except that instead of just helping you take better pictures of yourself, it also stabilizes your device so you can capture crystal-clear footage. Call them steady-cams if you will. Their sole purpose is to help you record your best memories.

Now that summer is fast approaching, a gimbal should be on top of your list of essentials — especially if you're trying to rack up those likes. We *know* you don't want to end up with jerky photos and videos that you'll just end up deleting. Read more...

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