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Hey Otto, I'm having a really hard time with this gimbal. I keep trying to AUTO CALIBRATE it but keep getting the message "calibration failed". I've balanced it (per your video) and have written Zhiyun but haven't heard back yet. Any help on this would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
Hi Otto. I wondered if you have some information on the accessories available for the camera? I use Sony cameras like the ZVE10 also Canon R series of mirrorless camera's. They both use USB C. I know the cameras are able to connect to the gimbal through the USB C port, now I'm unsure if they can be used to control some of the camera features like recording etc! I had spoken to Zhiyun about this but there was a misunderstanding with what I asked them. As I purchased the basic M3 gimbal as I don't really need the extra bits for £650 etc. I'm trying to find out if the usb c Bluetooth module can be used to offer more control from gimbal buttons to control cameras functions? Then if the Bluetooth module can be used without buy the expansion base? As its a little misleading in the description as it say has to be used with the expansion base. Other information out there says it is able to be used on its own. Then there's parts saying it's for charging and storage. So if you have any information or you can make a video ad there's none I'm able 2 find. Thanks
I have to agree! I even went back to bestbuy to have the camera guy help me there and he couldn’t figure the balancing out so this video saved me. Thanks for specifying each step
Hi Otto! I am new to vlogging and very new to gimbals. I just recently purchased the Crane M3. I have to tell you, out of all the videos and tutorials I've looked up on this, this was by far the best for a beginner like me. Thank you so much for this video and I look forward to learning more from you to level up my craft so count me in as a subscriber!!
That's an excellent and precise guide to the Zhiyun Crane 3. It saved me quite some time in order to set up a gimbal for the first time quickly and understand the ALL functions. Thank you very much for your efforts...!
Hey Otto! I bought it few weeks ago and still battling with balancing it. But thanks your video is most helpful in fact the best of all i have watched so far.
Excelente TUTORIAL .. estuve viendo muchos videos pero ninguno mejor que este, nunca he manejado gimbal y me compre Zhiyun Crane M3, tu explicación con detalles pausado genial, ya aprendí el primer paso poner la cámara en el Zhiyun Crane M3 una primera parte de la estabilización , seguro que pronto con tu video terminaré para disfrutarlo .. Gracias
This is the most helpful video I found to get started with my Crane M3. It arrived this morning and have been searching for the right source to understand the workings. Thank you so much for your help. I subscribed!
Thank you so much!!! Your video is well-explained and easy to follow. I am totally new to this gimbal and struggle a lot. Your slow and careful instructions help me understand how it works
Thank you for making that simple to follow and showing me what you’re talking about! I am new to ALL of this-photography too and needed every bit of info.
Excellent tutorial. I just got this gimbal and was getting incredibly frustrated with the initial setup process. I followed your instructions and voila! All done.
@@OttoJulian_ it is! really! try one video about yoga or meditation with a peaceful wallpaper like a mountain or a forest and see for yourself! i can almost imagine you saying things like " close your eyes..take a deep breath..think of happy memeory.....surround yourself with positive energy....you are floating in this sea of energy... you are floating..you are resting...resting...resting....peacefuly....resting..ress.....💤💤💤
Hi. Thanks for the video. One question, do i need to turn on the camera when i'm balancing the gimbal? Firstly I balanced my gimbal with my camera turned off and everything was fine and balanced. Then when i turned on my camera I noticed my camera started tilting downwards because of the camera lens moving forward which causes the weight to be shifted more to the front as the camera is turned on.
if the lens is retractable then it will shift the balance for sure. Best practice is to balance with the Camera on to know exactly what you will get once you are using it
Hi Otto, I use cameras for all my realestate listings and have just upgraded the video aspect and gimbal. Your video is brilliant, no more needs to be said. Actually there is, thank you.
@@OttoJulian_ Hi again. Just fired up my dji mini 2 to another one of your videos but sadly this time the controller is faulty. An issue that seems to be prevalent on the internet
From what i heard you can’t. This reduces the battery life of the gimbal as the battery beed to charge the camera as well. It is a complaint i heard. On Sony cameras i recommend not using the cable as you lose face detection (as it is required to set pc remote to on which deactivate it). It is better to keep a bluetooth remote Sony or Revo to start/stop with bluetooth. You can also control focus shutter and zoom and c1 bitton with the remote with the left hand and keep the gimbal in the right hand for example. There is a loop to attach the remote to anything and not losing it. You can control still or movies with a switch.
Like always, meaningful and to the point. I also had a look at your previous videos back in months ago. Still productive since I found one of my questions answered regarding DJI Mini-2 in that video.
I’m asking myself why is Zhiyun not putting the quick release plate in the standard package?Whomhas the time to calibrate each time the camera on a gimbal? Why aren’t these plates available for normal prices?
Hey Otto from Calgary Canada! Thanks for this step by step balancing video...much better than trying to read the manual...and MUCH better than others in here...every other so called "balancing video" they fly through it without explaining anything in detail "just do this and this and there you go..done!" and you have no idea what they just turned, adjusted or anything....or there's one guy who says "I always use these parts and these rigs to balance, so just do this and this...." which means to balance you have to buy what he has to even follow his instructions!! One question for you: during step 2 when you turn the camera up, and have to turn that thumb switch to loosen that arm, my handle of the switch hits the ZV-E10 handgrip and is unable to move...and it looks like it does for you as well, as your video cuts at that point and shows a different view. What do you do to get past that? I had to guess at where it might balance, and try to do that step before step 1.
My reply got deleted somehow! anyway I was saying that I know how it feels watching those kind of tutorials where they go too fast (and still manage to make it a 15min video!) So the handle you are talking about it's annoying indeed. Multiple ways to approach that, but I try to push the camera "back" a bit so that handle will spin. Try loosen the screw at the bottom (the one that screws the plate to the camera) just a bit so you can manipulate the camera enough. Hope this helps and I hope everything is good over there at Calgary!
@@OttoJulian_ hmm ok...so loosen the camera mount screw to move it out of the way enough that I can turn the screw.... I can try that! Also, I have the Sigma 16mm lens that others have balanced on this gimbal but I can't get it to go.. just too front heavy...so I'm not sure how they do it! Thanks for the reply also!
Hi Otto, thanks for you tutorial. I have similar ZV-E10 Sony but I cant manage with cable USB-C : may be I have to download a app for gimbal or my camera Sony? Thanks Alberto
Hello there! I recently purchased this and wondering how to use the play/shoot button? my camera is sony A7c but everytime I hit the play button to shoot, it won’t work. help pls
Very clear guide. I wish you would had shown how to balance the phone. What power brick are you using? Do you recommend the Freewell ND FILTER? thank you!
Thank you Sakura! I do recommend the Freewell ND filters, the ones I use are the VND ones with hard stops. The power brick is the one that came with a Samsung Galaxy phone a year ago. Balancing the phone is quite the same, but more forgiving than balancing the camera. Hope this helps!!
hye Thank you for your video. I have do all set up like on your video and all it's ok expect the record bottom. I have connect the usb c cable in my Crane M3 and in my Sony ZVe10 but the control not workin. Must I do anything else ? synchro or something ? Thank you
Many thanks for this very good video. Just a question... I've just bought a Crane M3 Pro; I balanced the camera on the axis, I did the auto calibration, but during the movement I notice some vibration! Is there some way to eliminate this problem? Thank you! 🙂
@@OttoJulian_ Hi... I use different cameras. Leica, Canon and Fuji, but I was having some test with a Fuji X-T20 because I think the Leica SL2-S and the 5D are too heavy for the M3. I have resolved (or I think to have resolved) setting "Motor Torque" on "Low". Is that the solution in your opinion? Many thanks for your willingness! 🙂
Sorry about the late response. I wanted to try it out before responding but it has been impossible. I can’t remember if it was possible since I only used the PZ zoom lens a couple of times
@@OttoJulian_ I saw on this video this guy's crane m3 was tracking him ruclips.net/video/iEIWQapQHpo/видео.htmlsi=7YSpr60uc3g-wkgT. Unfortunately that guy doesn't respond back to comments so I don't know how he got his to do subject tracking.
This is my first gimbal, so appreciate the simplicity of your video. I'm using it with the Sony a6600. When connected to the gimbal, I love it that I can use the record button on the gimbal. Any firmware updates to control the camera's aperture, etc? Also, is there a way to turn off the charging of the camera while it is connected? I don't want to drain the gimbal's battery.
you are welcome Dennis! you can't turn off the charging for now, not sure if that will ever be a thing and that's the downside of using the cable. Usually my 2 solutions are, not to use the cable, or carry with me a powerbank to charge the gimbal if needed.
Might have been a firmware update, but I had the same question. Mine was not charging, but when I went to settings and power output on the gimbal, you can choose open or close. I had to set mine to open to get it to charge so you may find that setting yours to close will stop it from charging your camera.
Hello Otto! A question, with what system or how did you attached the Gopro to the Zhiyun? and besides the record button that doesn't work with Gopro what else doesn't?.......thanks.... you're doing a great job
hi! nothing special, just placed the gopro on a regular mount (with a 1/4" thread hole) and that goes directly into the quick release plate that I showed on the video. Record button doesn't work on the gopro, but gimbal modes, follow speed, joystick, etc will work. The Gopro needs to be operated manually (changing modes, settings, start or stop recording, etc)
@@OttoJulian_ Thanks much appreciated. I recently chatted with an agent from Zhiyun regarding my query and they confirmed that the Sony ZV-E10's protocols have not been provided to Zhiyun. I did express my disappointment. However, I found a solution to the record and zoom function. 1. Balance the ZV-E10 2. Plugin the Type C to Type C for charging in case you don't have any spare batteries 3. Pair a mobile to the ZV-E10 using Sony's Image Edge App and select Remote option. 4. Mount the mobile to the Gimbal using a hot shoe type adaptor that can hold your Mobile. Now you have both worlds. I used an old mobile which does the job pretty well. Not i'd share with you. Feel free to make a video or get in touch by all means. If you find a better solution I would be most interested. Thanks Shenil
Hello. Quick question . Does zhiyun crane m3 have quick set up? Example on a trip where you have your gimbal and camera on your bag and just want a quick footage. I really had a hard time with my old gimbal and I end up giving up on it specially I’m always catching my kid running around with a gimbal.
hello Han. Yeah I completely understand your situation. Well, if you keep using just one camera then you can leave the release plate at the bottom and not change the positions of the arms. If you have different cameras, the position of the arms will change every time you change your device.... hope this helps
For each axis there is a value indicated. Note that configs for each lens you use. And you should be able to restore a previous config in seconds. No need to recalibrate each time. Weebill 3 is more easier to balance even the first time. A small gimbal like the m3 is more difficult and most of the reviewer admit they fail to balance the pan axis. With weebill 3 everybody say it is the most easier gimbal to balance. And the motor and locks are even stronger. You can put any lens combo nearly. It is 400g heavier but have better stabilization and more compatible with more cameras and allow more angle movement. Better battery, and have an embedded micro and lights. Weebill 3 is Compatible with a7c. M3 is not ( if you want to use the buttons on the gimbal). I recommend using a bluetooth remote to keep face detection on sony cameras for all zhiyun and dji gimbal.
Hi Otto, thanks for your nice video, i'm going to buy this Gimbal for channel, i have a Lumix G7, do you think that this Gimbal will be ok for my camera? Thanks in advance, Alberto
Great video! Did anyone try the Crane M3 with Sony zv-e10 and Sony 18-105mm F4 lens? This particular lens is not included on the compatibility list but I see heavier lens from Sigma are on the list. Thanks in advance!
Hello Otto, i'm here 1 year after your video. I recevied today my gimbal, and I've some questions. One of them is, my gymbal is not connecting with my cam and I don't know why. My cam is a Sony ZVE10, and when I connect the usb C, the camera tells me to look at the connected device, but nothing appears... It's a little confusing, but in short, I can't connect via Bluetooth and USB C
I think that the M3 had limited functions if used with your camera. The record button should work but the dial in the front doesn’t. I can’t be 100% sure now and I can’t test it in the time being
is it now possible to use the camera control functions directly from the gimbal? i have a sony zve10. but i can't connect it, or I don't know how. thank you
hello Claudio, go to my M2S review video, at 5:10 you will see how I did set it up to work with the cable. I haven't tried that with the M3 yet. Let me know if it works
1 question, do these camera gimbals have features like gesture control which smaller, cheaper, phone gimbals like OM4 have? its a nice trick when you want to film yourself and you are alone.
@@OttoJulian_ oh...if the zhiyun could build these into the next version of m3, then i think they will seriously put DJI out of gimbal business! it would be a killer gimbal at the price and size!!!
yeah the gimbal is pretty nice. I wish I could mount bigger cameras/lenses, but I guess that's the whole point of the smaller size. Thanks for the feedback!
@@zhiyunsupportglobal706 so whats the point here ? these are crucial features you should provide update i bought it for my iphone at least it should record on and stop from a dedicate button
Hi.. I have some major issues..I cannot record the button of recording using the cable plz help me...my fujifilmxt4 and crane m3 was not properly usb connected??
My M3 isn't charging my Sony ZV 1. I have the correct cable connecting the camera to the M3. I can start and stop recording using the M3, but for some reason, the M3 is not charging the camera. Must be a settings issue? I've tried a couple of different settings, but no luck yet. Suggestions? We are going to Europe soon and I'd like the gimbal charging the camera so I don't have to change batteries every half hour.
@@OttoJulian_ Hey, Otto. Thanks for responding to me lately. I've already purchased the Zhiyun Crane M3 on Amazon for two weeks. I will be testing out my camera until Christmas. I really want to learn those gimbal moves before shooting.
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Hello sir julian otto and happy new year👋 wow nice camera and nice video 💕📸
Hey Otto, I'm having a really hard time with this gimbal. I keep trying to AUTO CALIBRATE it but keep getting the message "calibration failed". I've balanced it (per your video) and have written Zhiyun but haven't heard back yet. Any help on this would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
Hi Otto. I wondered if you have some information on the accessories available for the camera?
I use Sony cameras like the ZVE10 also Canon R series of mirrorless camera's.
They both use USB C. I know the cameras are able to connect to the gimbal through the USB C port, now I'm unsure if they can be used to control some of the camera features like recording etc!
I had spoken to Zhiyun about this but there was a misunderstanding with what I asked them.
As I purchased the basic M3 gimbal as I don't really need the extra bits for £650 etc. I'm trying to find out if the usb c Bluetooth module can be used to offer more control from gimbal buttons to control cameras functions?
Then if the Bluetooth module can be used without buy the expansion base? As its a little misleading in the description as it say has to be used with the expansion base. Other information out there says it is able to be used on its own. Then there's parts saying it's for charging and storage.
So if you have any information or you can make a video ad there's none I'm able 2 find. Thanks
This is one of the best videos I've seen on Crane M3. It's simple to follow and I was finally able to get the gimbal balanced after watching this.
Awesome, thank you for your feedback! Enjoy the gimbal!
I have to agree! I even went back to bestbuy to have the camera guy help me there and he couldn’t figure the balancing out so this video saved me. Thanks for specifying each step
Thanks Eva!! And you are welcome !!
This video is 10x better than any other Crane M3 tutorials out there
Thaaaanks!! So kind of you to say that. Have a great day !
Sweet
Hi Otto! I am new to vlogging and very new to gimbals. I just recently purchased the Crane M3. I have to tell you, out of all the videos and tutorials I've looked up on this, this was by far the best for a beginner like me. Thank you so much for this video and I look forward to learning more from you to level up my craft so count me in as a subscriber!!
hello Butterfly! Thank you so much for your comment and for subscribing to the channel! What camera are you going to use on this gimbal?
@@OttoJulian_ Well I was using the Canon M50, but I just got my brand new Canon EOS R!! So excited!!
hello @purelypurplebutterfly and @ottojulian_ I just purchased this gimble. Can I use the gimble to take photos?
That's an excellent and precise guide to the Zhiyun Crane 3. It saved me quite some time in order to set up a gimbal for the first time quickly and understand the ALL functions. Thank you very much for your efforts...!
You are welcome !!!
Hey Otto! I bought it few weeks ago and still battling with balancing it. But thanks your video is most helpful in fact the best of all i have watched so far.
this is so nice to hear! I'm glad that you found this useful!
Excelente TUTORIAL .. estuve viendo muchos videos pero ninguno mejor que este, nunca he manejado gimbal y me compre Zhiyun Crane M3, tu explicación con detalles pausado genial, ya aprendí el primer paso poner la cámara en el Zhiyun Crane M3 una primera parte de la estabilización , seguro que pronto con tu video terminaré para disfrutarlo .. Gracias
Hola Maria!! Con mucho gusto !!
This is the most helpful video I found to get started with my Crane M3. It arrived this morning and have been searching for the right source to understand the workings. Thank you so much for your help. I subscribed!
Thank you Phillip, hope you enjoy your new gimbal!
Just picked up an m3 myself yesterday, love your video, straight to the point and clarity on function
Thanks !
This video explained how to balance the gimbal so well and very detailed. I have the crane m3s and finally think my gimbal is balanced thanks to you 😊
Hello Laura!!! I'm so glad it helped!
@OttoJulian_ I couldn't work out how why i couldn't get portrait to work but it works perfectly now it's balanced
Well done !!! How is this tutorial more detail then the official manufacture tutorial. Madness.
I was tight I had to come here for help
Haha really? Thank you so much
Thank you so much!!! Your video is well-explained and easy to follow. I am totally new to this gimbal and struggle a lot. Your slow and careful instructions help me understand how it works
You're very welcome!
Thank you for making that simple to follow and showing me what you’re talking about! I am new to ALL of this-photography too and needed every bit of info.
You are welcome!!
The best Crane M3 tutorial video. You are awesome man. Keep doing the good work.
Glad you think so! Thanks!
The best one! thanks from Brazil!
Thank you too!
Excellent tutorial. I just got this gimbal and was getting incredibly frustrated with the initial setup process. I followed your instructions and voila! All done.
Glad it helped!
Is it possible to control the gimbal via app? in case I would want to stick it on monopod?
yes you can, in a very limited way but you can move it with the virtual joystick
Most useful Crane M3 video I've seen. Thanks!
You are welcome !!
Thanks!
You are welcome !!
otto' sir you have such a calm, Zen like voice- your videos are not only informative, but also meditative. Happy New Year btw!
wow thanks! I've read different comments about the tone of my voice, but this is the first time someone says it's "Zen like". Thank you for this!
@@OttoJulian_ it is! really! try one video about yoga or meditation with a peaceful wallpaper like a mountain or a forest and see for yourself! i can almost imagine you saying things like " close your eyes..take a deep breath..think of happy memeory.....surround yourself with positive energy....you are floating in this sea of energy... you are floating..you are resting...resting...resting....peacefuly....resting..ress.....💤💤💤
Hi. Thanks for the video. One question, do i need to turn on the camera when i'm balancing the gimbal? Firstly I balanced my gimbal with my camera turned off and everything was fine and balanced. Then when i turned on my camera I noticed my camera started tilting downwards because of the camera lens moving forward which causes the weight to be shifted more to the front as the camera is turned on.
if the lens is retractable then it will shift the balance for sure. Best practice is to balance with the Camera on to know exactly what you will get once you are using it
Hi Otto, I use cameras for all my realestate listings and have just upgraded the video aspect and gimbal. Your video is brilliant, no more needs to be said. Actually there is, thank you.
Awesome, thank you!
@@OttoJulian_ Hi again. Just fired up my dji mini 2 to another one of your videos but sadly this time the controller is faulty. An issue that seems to be prevalent on the internet
thanks a ton, for such a simple, and detailed review of gear.
You are welcome
Great video dude, this was the best one I've watched about the M3! I just got mine and can't figure out how to use it! This helps!!
I'm so glad it helped! thanks for sharing!
hi! can i disable the charging camera mode but still using the cable to control camera function with no charging? thanks!
I don’t think you can disable the charging mode
From what i heard you can’t. This reduces the battery life of the gimbal as the battery beed to charge the camera as well. It is a complaint i heard. On Sony cameras i recommend not using the cable as you lose face detection (as it is required to set pc remote to on which deactivate it). It is better to keep a bluetooth remote Sony or Revo to start/stop with bluetooth. You can also control focus shutter and zoom and c1 bitton with the remote with the left hand and keep the gimbal in the right hand for example. There is a loop to attach the remote to anything and not losing it. You can control still or movies with a switch.
You are a life saver! Thanks for the detailed tutorial!
You are welcome !
Thank you very much for your wonderful explanation.👍(From Turkey)
you are welcome!!
Thank you for making this tutorial, excellent step by step on how to set up the M3.
thank you for your feedback!
Any tutorial how to connect Bluetooth module for crane m3?
no, I didn't get that module so no tutorial on that
Thanks for the video, do you know if works with a fujifilm xt4 plus lens 16.55mm ?
hello, I think it should but honestly I'm not very familiar with the Fuji lineup
Great tutorial!
Thank you!
Like always, meaningful and to the point. I also had a look at your previous videos back in months ago. Still productive since I found one of my questions answered regarding DJI Mini-2 in that video.
Hello Amir!!! Thanks for your feedback!!
I’m asking myself why is Zhiyun not putting the quick release plate in the standard package?Whomhas the time to calibrate each time the camera on a gimbal? Why aren’t these plates available for normal prices?
They had plans to change the plate that came with the gimbal, but I'm not so sure which one are they giving now.
Perfect Video. Many greets from Germany
Thank you very much!
Thank you for your tutorial
You're welcome Jarle!
Thank you so much for this tutorial!
You are so welcome!
Dear Otto, Thanks for this great tutorial! Greetings from Munich, Volker
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching!
Do you still have to touch the camera if you want to zoom in and out? or you can control it on the gimbal?
will depend if your camera is compatible
Thank you for your video. I have gone through the video to set up the gimbal but when I do auto calibration it states failed.
Are you using a long lens ?
This video is really helpful. Thank you
Glad it was helpful!
Hey Otto from Calgary Canada! Thanks for this step by step balancing video...much better than trying to read the manual...and MUCH better than others in here...every other so called "balancing video" they fly through it without explaining anything in detail "just do this and this and there you go..done!" and you have no idea what they just turned, adjusted or anything....or there's one guy who says "I always use these parts and these rigs to balance, so just do this and this...." which means to balance you have to buy what he has to even follow his instructions!!
One question for you: during step 2 when you turn the camera up, and have to turn that thumb switch to loosen that arm, my handle of the switch hits the ZV-E10 handgrip and is unable to move...and it looks like it does for you as well, as your video cuts at that point and shows a different view. What do you do to get past that? I had to guess at where it might balance, and try to do that step before step 1.
My reply got deleted somehow! anyway I was saying that I know how it feels watching those kind of tutorials where they go too fast (and still manage to make it a 15min video!)
So the handle you are talking about it's annoying indeed. Multiple ways to approach that, but I try to push the camera "back" a bit so that handle will spin. Try loosen the screw at the bottom (the one that screws the plate to the camera) just a bit so you can manipulate the camera enough.
Hope this helps and I hope everything is good over there at Calgary!
@@OttoJulian_ hmm ok...so loosen the camera mount screw to move it out of the way enough that I can turn the screw.... I can try that!
Also, I have the Sigma 16mm lens that others have balanced on this gimbal but I can't get it to go.. just too front heavy...so I'm not sure how they do it!
Thanks for the reply also!
is it possible to rig a DSLR on this gimbal vertically? To shoot reels and stories?
It's going to be too "tall" and the camera will hit the arm in the back. I don't think it's possible
Very well done ,so informative video
You are welcome !!
Can u please tech how to use focusing object so, gimbal can move in the direction of the object whenever the object moves. Thank you
There is no tracking with this gimbal
Thank you very much. This video has helped me a lot!
You're welcome!
Thanks inded. very helpful video. good job.🙏
My pleasure
Gracias Ottto. Saludos desde Colombia.
Gracias! Hola Colombia!!
Hi Otto, thanks for you tutorial. I have similar ZV-E10 Sony but I cant manage with cable USB-C : may be I have to download a app for gimbal or my camera Sony? Thanks Alberto
hello Alberto, I think there was a setting that had to be changed in the menu, I'll have to look again to see what it was
So informative video for a newbie like me. Thanks much :)
Thanks!!
Hello there! I recently purchased this and wondering how to use the play/shoot button? my camera is sony A7c but everytime I hit the play button to shoot, it won’t work. help pls
not sure if the A7C will work by connecting the usb-c cable to the gimbal.
Thank you for making this video, my question how to control the gimbal moves with iPhone
download zhiyun app for remote control
Tried to balance my crane forever with a different tutorial . But got it first time with yours thank you !!
Great!!! I’m really glad it was helpful, hope you enjoy using it 😀
What would be the best mode for videoing sports up and down the sideline?
follow mode or sport mode (go-mode)
Very clear guide. I wish you would had shown how to balance the phone. What power brick are you using? Do you recommend the Freewell ND FILTER? thank you!
Thank you Sakura! I do recommend the Freewell ND filters, the ones I use are the VND ones with hard stops. The power brick is the one that came with a Samsung Galaxy phone a year ago. Balancing the phone is quite the same, but more forgiving than balancing the camera. Hope this helps!!
Thanks for the tutorial. I have some problems though. After Auto calibration it failed. What Can I do?
hope you were able to fix it
hye Thank you for your video.
I have do all set up like on your video and all it's ok expect the record bottom. I have connect the usb c cable in my Crane M3 and in my Sony ZVe10 but the control not workin. Must I do anything else ? synchro or something ?
Thank you
I think it’s the settings. I am planning to make a short video about this as soon as I get some time
Hello. Thanks for your video.
By putting the Crane M3 on a tripod, is it possible for it to follow the movement of a person?
Mmmm it doesn’t have tracking if that’s what you are asking
Thank you for your reply !@@OttoJulian_
Many thanks for this very good video.
Just a question...
I've just bought a Crane M3 Pro; I balanced the camera on the axis, I did the auto calibration, but during the movement I notice some vibration!
Is there some way to eliminate this problem?
Thank you! 🙂
Hi. What camera and lens are you using ?
@@OttoJulian_ Hi...
I use different cameras.
Leica, Canon and Fuji, but I was having some test with a Fuji X-T20 because I think the Leica SL2-S and the 5D are too heavy for the M3.
I have resolved (or I think to have resolved) setting "Motor Torque" on "Low".
Is that the solution in your opinion?
Many thanks for your willingness! 🙂
Superb as always Otto -I want to connect my iPhone 13 but apparently the M3 doesn’t connect wirelessly you have to use a lead is that right?
If you are using a phone with this gimbal you need to use your native camera app, that’s it
@@OttoJulian_ riiiight, so I can’t use the dolly zoom (vertigo) effect using the M3 functions…?
I need to know if has the follow function means to put to follow you in recording mode
Are you referring to tracking? This gimbal doesn’t have that
Thanks for this very usefull video. Short and crispy! Thank you;)
You are welcome! I hope the balancing instructions were clear enough, capturing the right (and best) angle was a bit challenging
Nice review man !
Thanks!
This is very informative. 1 sub here
Awesome, thank you!
Can you control the zoom on Sony PZ lenses with this gimbal?
Sorry about the late response. I wanted to try it out before responding but it has been impossible. I can’t remember if it was possible since I only used the PZ zoom lens a couple of times
Awesome info bro, thank you so much
you are welcome!
Is there subject tracking with this gimbal? I can't seem to find it on the zy play app. I'm thinking its camera dependent.
no there is no tracking with this gimbal
@@OttoJulian_ I saw on this video this guy's crane m3 was tracking him ruclips.net/video/iEIWQapQHpo/видео.htmlsi=7YSpr60uc3g-wkgT. Unfortunately that guy doesn't respond back to comments so I don't know how he got his to do subject tracking.
Best explained loved your video
Hello Raja!! Thank you so much!!
@@OttoJulian_ 😍😍😍😍😍😍
Very well done! New to gimbals maybe in a up coming video you could go over each mode with examples. still a little unclear which one to use, thanks!
I will put this idea on the "Video Ideas List"! thanks
This is my first gimbal, so appreciate the simplicity of your video. I'm using it with the Sony a6600. When connected to the gimbal, I love it that I can use the record button on the gimbal. Any firmware updates to control the camera's aperture, etc? Also, is there a way to turn off the charging of the camera while it is connected? I don't want to drain the gimbal's battery.
you are welcome Dennis! you can't turn off the charging for now, not sure if that will ever be a thing and that's the downside of using the cable. Usually my 2 solutions are, not to use the cable, or carry with me a powerbank to charge the gimbal if needed.
Might have been a firmware update, but I had the same question. Mine was not charging, but when I went to settings and power output on the gimbal, you can choose open or close. I had to set mine to open to get it to charge so you may find that setting yours to close will stop it from charging your camera.
Thank you very useful!😁
You are welcome !
Do the moter get overheat? Because your lens is long. It might consume power to balance you camera.
I haven't really had problems with overheating, but I usually don't use very long or heavy lenses
My canon m50 chord is not connected. I cant play the red button to record? Can you help me?
I wish I could but I don't have an M50 with me to try out
Hello Otto! A question, with what system or how did you attached the Gopro to the Zhiyun? and besides the record button that doesn't work with Gopro what else doesn't?.......thanks.... you're doing a great job
hi! nothing special, just placed the gopro on a regular mount (with a 1/4" thread hole) and that goes directly into the quick release plate that I showed on the video. Record button doesn't work on the gopro, but gimbal modes, follow speed, joystick, etc will work. The Gopro needs to be operated manually (changing modes, settings, start or stop recording, etc)
hey hey, great video! I would want to put my zv-e10 with my sigma 18-35 1.8 ART on there (1,5kg) would that be too heavy?
I think that’s too heavy for that gimbal
@@OttoJulian_ tx for replying! bummer :) will get a DJI RS3 then prob :)
@wimvandenborre706 you can get the RS3 Mini. There is a review on my channel
@@OttoJulian_ looking at it right now! :)
Hi did you get your zv e10 to work with the record mode and anyway to get zoom working?
I haven't used my ZV-E10 in a while, and lots of users have been asking the same question, I'll have to take a look at this again.
@@OttoJulian_ Thanks much appreciated. I recently chatted with an agent from Zhiyun regarding my query and they confirmed that the Sony ZV-E10's protocols have not been provided to Zhiyun. I did express my disappointment. However, I found a solution to the record and zoom function. 1. Balance the ZV-E10 2. Plugin the Type C to Type C for charging in case you don't have any spare batteries 3. Pair a mobile to the ZV-E10 using Sony's Image Edge App and select Remote option. 4. Mount the mobile to the Gimbal using a hot shoe type adaptor that can hold your Mobile. Now you have both worlds. I used an old mobile which does the job pretty well. Not i'd share with you. Feel free to make a video or get in touch by all means. If you find a better solution I would be most interested. Thanks Shenil
Thank you for the work and posting.
My pleasure!
Hello. Quick question . Does zhiyun crane m3 have quick set up? Example on a trip where you have your gimbal and camera on your bag and just want a quick footage. I really had a hard time with my old gimbal and I end up giving up on it specially I’m always catching my kid running around with a gimbal.
hello Han. Yeah I completely understand your situation. Well, if you keep using just one camera then you can leave the release plate at the bottom and not change the positions of the arms. If you have different cameras, the position of the arms will change every time you change your device.... hope this helps
For each axis there is a value indicated. Note that configs for each lens you use. And you should be able to restore a previous config in seconds. No need to recalibrate each time. Weebill 3 is more easier to balance even the first time. A small gimbal like the m3 is more difficult and most of the reviewer admit they fail to balance the pan axis. With weebill 3 everybody say it is the most easier gimbal to balance. And the motor and locks are even stronger. You can put any lens combo nearly. It is 400g heavier but have better stabilization and more compatible with more cameras and allow more angle movement. Better battery, and have an embedded micro and lights. Weebill 3 is Compatible with a7c. M3 is not ( if you want to use the buttons on the gimbal). I recommend using a bluetooth remote to keep face detection on sony cameras for all zhiyun and dji gimbal.
hey otto i was wondering if you could do a comparison video for zhiyun smooth 5 vs q3? if you can thanks!
Hi Zoewee!! that one will be released in a few days
Hi Otto, thanks for your nice video, i'm going to buy this Gimbal for channel, i have a Lumix G7, do you think that this Gimbal will be ok for my camera? Thanks in advance, Alberto
Hi. With the kit lens? If so it should be fine
@@OttoJulian_ i don't know the kit lenses, Is It necessary?
No. Which lens do you have ?
@@OttoJulian_ Ah ok, i have the std 14-42, fix focus ED 30 mm f/3.5 macro and a 45-150 F4-5.6 ASPH why?
Nice tutorial.
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Thank you Jarek! have a great day!
Great video! Did anyone try the Crane M3 with Sony zv-e10 and Sony 18-105mm F4 lens?
This particular lens is not included on the compatibility list but I see heavier lens from Sigma are on the list. Thanks in advance!
Did you test it? I think it doesn't work with this gimbal. Maybe with the new M3S which has bigger arms
Hello Otto, i'm here 1 year after your video. I recevied today my gimbal, and I've some questions. One of them is, my gymbal is not connecting with my cam and I don't know why. My cam is a Sony ZVE10, and when I connect the usb C, the camera tells me to look at the connected device, but nothing appears... It's a little confusing, but in short, I can't connect via Bluetooth and USB C
I think that the M3 had limited functions if used with your camera. The record button should work but the dial in the front doesn’t. I can’t be 100% sure now and I can’t test it in the time being
auto calibrate fails, can you tell me what might be wrong
Can you describe how it’s failing?
So good! Thank you!
You're so welcome!
is it now possible to use the camera control functions directly from the gimbal? i have a sony zve10. but i can't connect it, or I don't know how. thank you
hello Claudio, go to my M2S review video, at 5:10 you will see how I did set it up to work with the cable. I haven't tried that with the M3 yet. Let me know if it works
@@OttoJulian_ nope… I really don’t know why 😞
Is it necessary to use an L-adapter for portrait mode?
Yeah. Have you seen the new model? The M3S. I have a video about it
Hello . Please can I know which app to download on my phone to start using the zhiyun crane m3?
ZY Play
1 question, do these camera gimbals have features like gesture control which smaller, cheaper, phone gimbals like OM4 have? its a nice trick when you want to film yourself and you are alone.
no, there is no gesture control, just like there is no tracking
@@OttoJulian_ oh...if the zhiyun could build these into the next version of m3, then i think they will seriously put DJI out of gimbal business! it would be a killer gimbal at the price and size!!!
I have this gimbal and cant figure out how to add camera control to an OMD Em1 MKii! But thats okay, because its pretty awesome!
yeah the gimbal is pretty nice. I wish I could mount bigger cameras/lenses, but I guess that's the whole point of the smaller size. Thanks for the feedback!
@@OttoJulian_ I have the Crane 3S but thats overkill for a small setup for my OMD, i use my eor R and large lenses with that gimbal.
Yeah agreed. I also have a bigger gimbal for bigger setups but I do appreciate having a smaller and lighter gimbal for smaller setups 😊
can the gimbal control the phone ? iphone 13 pro
like video on off buttons? if yes please let me know how
Hi! CRANE-M3 only provides stabilization for mobile phones and action cameras. Button controls are not supported.
@@zhiyunsupportglobal706 so whats the point here ? these are crucial features you should provide update i bought it for my iphone at least it should record on and stop from a dedicate button
EXELENTE TU VIDEO GRACIAS!!
con mucho gusto!
Hi.. I have some major issues..I cannot record the button of recording using the cable plz help me...my fujifilmxt4 and crane m3 was not properly usb connected??
sorry I don't have experience with the fujifilm system. Anyone who can help him would be appreciated
Thanks. Good video
Glad it helped
My M3 isn't charging my Sony ZV 1. I have the correct cable connecting the camera to the M3. I can start and stop recording using the M3, but for some reason, the M3 is not charging the camera. Must be a settings issue? I've tried a couple of different settings, but no luck yet. Suggestions? We are going to Europe soon and I'd like the gimbal charging the camera so I don't have to change batteries every half hour.
Sorry about the late reply, I don't have the M3 anymore so I can't test or look into it.
Is there a button in thr gimbal to capture photo?
the shutter button should take a pic if you are in photo mode
hello i have canon m50 mark2 can i use the record button with the gimbal ?
I don't think they tested that camera so I'm not so sure, sorry
Hi! You need to use Micro USB Bluetooth Control Unit and Expansion Base to control with the record button. 😸
Hello sir julian otto and happy New year 2022🎆
Hello Ardieee!! Happy New year to you as well!!!
Can Canon EOS Rebel T7I attach the gimbal tripod?
it should hold it, but I recommend getting the M3s
@@OttoJulian_ Hey, Otto. Thanks for responding to me lately. I've already purchased the Zhiyun Crane M3 on Amazon for two weeks. I will be testing out my camera until Christmas. I really want to learn those gimbal moves before shooting.
@ yeah sorry about the late reply. Too many messages and too much work to do lately
@@OttoJulian_ That's okay, man.
what does the moon icon mean,
when does it appear on the screen?
standby mode
Hello! Excellent video! One question: I would like to use it with an A7SIII (700 grams) and a 16-35 lens (300 grams). Can it hold 1 Kg? Thank you!
which 16-35? if it extends too much it probably won't work
@@OttoJulian_ Thanks! The Power Zoom 16-35mm F4 Serie G FF... What do you think? It's 300 Gms. Thanks.