Hohem Eyepic Is a Pocket Gimbal Camera Built for Vertical 4K

Vertical video has become the default format for much of social media, but most cameras still treat it as an afterthought. Hohem is trying to change that with Eyepic, a compact camera that combines a three axis gimbal with a detachable camera unit and can record native vertical 4K at up to 60 frames per second.

Hohem unveiled Eyepic at IFA 2026 as its entry into the gimbal camera market. The company describes it as a two in one pocket gimbal camera, with the camera able to operate while attached to the stabilizer or separately as a wearable camera.

The device is expected to reach the market in the first quarter of 2027. Hohem has not yet announced final pricing or complete retail specifications.

Native Vertical 4K Is the Main Feature

Eyepic’s most notable feature is its approach to vertical video. A 2.51 inch touchscreen can rotate with the camera, allowing users to physically switch between landscape and portrait orientation.

In vertical mode, the camera records at up to 2160 x 3840 resolution at 60 frames per second. That means the camera captures a full resolution vertical frame rather than recording horizontal footage and cropping it later.

This is particularly relevant for creators making content for TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts. Shooting vertically at the camera level also gives users a better idea of the final composition while recording.

The three axis stabilization is designed for handheld shooting. When the camera is detached, the gimbal retracts and locks, leaving a smaller camera that can be worn using a hat clip or lanyard.

Hohem says the detached camera can also attach to suitable magnetic metal surfaces. It is rated for use underwater to a depth of 10 meters, giving it applications beyond conventional handheld filming.

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The Camera Can Keep Recording After It Leaves the Gimbal

Removing the camera from the stabilizer does not mean losing access to basic controls. The handle has a 2.51 inch touchscreen that can show a 1080p live preview from the detached camera from a distance of up to 10 meters.

That setup could be useful for shots where holding the camera is impractical, such as walking, cycling, traveling, or recording from a fixed position.

The concept also puts Eyepic somewhere between a traditional action camera and a pocket gimbal camera. An action camera is generally designed around mounting and hands free use, while a gimbal camera is built primarily for handheld stabilization. Eyepic combines elements of both in one device.

How well that works in practice will depend on factors that Hohem has not yet detailed, including image quality, sensor size, lens specifications, battery life, recording formats, and storage options.

Eyepic is not the only new imaging product Hohem is showing at IFA 2026. The company has also introduced the iSteady V4 Ultra and iSteady X4 smartphone gimbals, along with the Hohem Mic 2 wireless microphone.

Eyepic is perhaps the most interesting of the group because it tackles a familiar problem from a different direction: instead of adapting horizontal footage for vertical platforms later, it makes vertical shooting part of the camera’s physical design from the start.

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