Zhiyun-tech they are great when they work, but if you run into any issues, good luck getting any support or even someone to contact you back after sending your product.
Hi Tony, we feel really sorry if you have unpleasant experience with our tech-support before, but we believe you should be able to find responsive and supportive personnel at service@zhiyun-tech.com, they will help you deal with all issues with products.
I run a RUclips channel in Geneva, *Switzerland* and have many contacts in the filmmaking local industry, along with a serious following (on the Internet and in real life). I would be honored to review one of your stabilizers. Comparing it to two different mechanical stabilizers and eventually to the Osmo would be an interesting promotional video for your brand. *Contact me* at recfilmschool@gmail.com to further discuss this review concept.
Having every bit of the sample footage in slow motion makes it almost useless. Slow motion smooths out jittery footage by its self, so not having ANY footage shot with the stabilizer in real time was a big oversight.
Glad i waited for a proper review before i purchased this. Looks amazing, and can't wait to get my hands on it. But i might wait a little longer to get one to see what issues people have with them etc.
i hava a canon m100 camera and zihyun crane m2 ..... but camera is not connect to the gimble... the eror is the "camera identification failed" please help me if u know
Nice, wow I just bought the Zhiyun Ikan MS Pro for $180 open box. $750 is a little steep for me right now but I'll be in the market for one down the road. Great video, Thanks.
Yeah its crazy. I going to see how long I can make it last. It's still at 50% after many days of on and off use. I have a job I'm going to use it on tomorrow which will be another 3-4hrs and I bet it can do it. Insane battery life.
Thanks for the review, it was great! I’m on the fence with this gimbal however I hate that the motor covers the screen. That’s why the Nebula slant and Pilotfly H2-45 is looking good right now.
Great review and this just made me want this gimbal even more. Looked at many but the functions on this for a canon shooter like my self, his should be amazing. Would love to see some kinda setup modes with the external monitor, that looked like the perfect setup to see focus and framing.
Extremely Helpful Info! Great video w/ perfect explanation of how to use this excellent product! I spent much of the day learning exactly how to use my Crane 2 Gimbal w/ Black Magic Pocket Camera 4K. Closely watching your video has already helped me up my production quality. Thank You for making and posting!
Already had Pilotfly H1 but the motors power have really gone down and it is not working so good. Thanks for letting me decide about this gimbal buying Zhiyun Crane 2
Hi I found it could't be used on bottom up mode. I balanced it ,put it on bottom up mode, turn on the crane 2 and the camera couldn't stay still. And this happened to two of my friends' crane 2 as well. Could you please let me know if any setting can help?
Nice video, but I am so confused! I am new to this, so I am trying to understand how around 7:26 you used the ZY Play App to get the Sony Camera to Face Track. Are you filming on the Phone or is it also on your Sony Camera? I tried turning on the App and doing that and my camera just moved all around haywire. I can't find any tutorials on this other than yours. I can't see from this video how you did all that. Do you have to attach the phone to the Crane? Please explain! I would really like to use my new Crane 2 with ZY app on my Phone to Face Track with my Canon 5d Mark IV, if that is what you were doing. Is this possible and how? Please make a tutorial on this if that is indeed possible. Thanks!
So in the video I show the phone mounted on top of the camera. I was still filming with the Sony. Its just that the crane2 is using the phones tracking ability to move and follow you.
Returned my crane 2 and got the Moza Air, that was a big upgrade and a nice way to save money, crane 2 must be cheaper than moza air, almos same payload, amazing accesories included and the app is a friendly to use!! Legendary the Crane 2? if you do not look at other gimbals on the market LOL
This is the best video I’ve come across covering the Zhiyun Crane 2! Great coverage of settings, test footage, app usage, at an engaging pace. I got my own Crane 2 last week & I’m needing to get comfortable with it.
Awesome video man! I just bought this and I’m going to try it on my D850! I know follow focus and camera control won’t work but this is I think the best option for Nikon shooters
Aveleen Schinkel yes it works just fine! It handles the camera really well. Definitely the best option for Nikon shooters right now. I did a review of it on my channel!
Loved the review. Just got my Crane 2 yesterday and couldn’t be happier with it. Quick question though, what cable it that you’re using at 8:35? I have a small HD Focus and the same clamp you’re using to hold it on the gimbal, but I need a long enough, flexible cable to run up to the camera itself through the HDMI port.
Hi Zed, my Crane 2 is charging my Sony a7rII's battery - which causes the Crane to only have enough power to run about 2 hours or less. I have the Sony plugged into the Camera control interface on the Crane, and USB charging turned 'off' on my Sony. Any ideas on preventing this?
Does the follow focus only work for canon or for the canon 5d marks ii, iii, and iv? From my understanding it was the latter. I have a t7i so it’d be nice to play with if it does in fact work with it
Thanks for the review. However, the previous model v2 made us sad. It did not bear the weight they claimed, and even at 6300 he was indecisive. In many forums, it is said that these instabilities continue at crane 2. Uncertainties arising from Gyro or IMU. I think the luck's going on.
Zed ProMedia thanks for the reply. Also will the follow focus work with a gh5 with a metabones for canon lenses or does it have to be a canon camera as well?
Yasin Hasan only works with canon. But they have a new follow focus motor out now that drives the lens. Maybe that’s what they thought you were talking about?
Yep it its very forgiving. I zoom the Panasonic 12-35 with an nd filter on it all over the place in that sample video I shot. Never once turned the gimbal off. It just compensates some how.
RisenMedia I know. I've been holding out on my review of the c200 because all of the stuff I've shot for clients has not been released yet so I can't share any of the footage. I have a few test samples like the video I posted about colour grading on the iPad Pro. That stuff was shot with the c200 but I like to show real world stuff since that's the best way to review something. Don't worry It's coming soon.
For some reason he hasn't released it yet. I think because he wants to drop the album first. Most of the stuff I shoot (that Im allowed to post) can be found on my Vimeo account.
I noticed in your video sample from the 6d on the gimbal you upscaled. If you don’t mind me asking what are the advantages of upscaling and does it improve the image. AWSOME videos you cover lots of gear and topics. Do you ever make it down to Texas?
kenneth williams it's upscale to match this video that was shot in 4k. No improvement on video quality it just lets you see it full screen other wise it would be 4x smaller
Hi Lee, my tripod does not have Manfrotto, it uses the Pergear TH3 Pro DSLR Camera Tripod Ball Head. Can you please recommend me a plate I could use with this ball head and the Zhiyun Crane 2? I appreciate your help.
ZY Play app need major improvements Crane 2 follow focus user with Canon 5DSR and Sony A7Rii For motion time-laps dose not work and can not create keyframe Wishlist: 1. Add the time-laps control in photo mode so user could control the intervals and no crane movement between pictures to prevent motion blur 2. Add time control for key frames in motion time-laps to control the speed of camera movement when more than two key frame created. 3. Adding the lens and camera sensor setting for panorama photography
Great video. What about cameras without IBIS and some prime lens in 24 or 30 fps, how smooth it is? Also, I need it for shooting music videos, how good it is for this? I am tired of shaky footage, searching for the best solution, tripod, monopod, or gimbal...
Great review, makes me want to get it as soon as I can afford one. But I have a question about the video specs in whihc you feature, what are the camera and lens and video camera settings on the camera that is filming you.
Would you actually ever realistically use it with the c200? I run it with the GH5 and it works quite well. I’m thinking Of getting the new eva 1 but not sure how practical it is for my forearms to run a cinema cam on a single hand gimbal
TOKYObrah it's probably not practical but I wanted to test the weight limit to see if it could handle it and it was fine. I think with the dual handle grip it could actually be a good option over a RoninM though
Thanks, very clear! I am using plates from Really Right Stuff on my camera's to attach it to my tripod for photography (arca swiss style). This is very popular among professionals (also Wimberley plates do fit my tripod head). I cannot change plates for video with the crane. Can i also use these plates or L-bracket on the Zhiyun crane? I read that the crane uses manfrotto plates? I dont use them.
Does any body else have a problem when getting in to inverted mode. When I try to go in to invert mode with cable connected to crane 2 and my camera canon 80d it gets stuck. So I have to unplug my cable and then reconnect it after doing it. Any solutions? Thank you
I'm thinking about mounting a Sony a7SIII with the FE 27-70 G Master lens on this gimbal. The lens is very front heavy, does anyone have experience with this or similar combination? Is there anything I need to do to make the camera work on this gimbal?
Any idea on how to get this thing to boot up in inverted mode? I like to hang my camera opposed to top mounting it which it does a great job at. Just having to physically flip the whole rig every time you power cycle is a pain when monitors, mics etc, are mounted.
nice gymbal but needs to put motors away from the line of veiw of the monitors like slant 5100 does and if it doesnt work with sony is no use for sony users maybe version 3 would be perfect
Love the video. But you kind of lost me at you using your phone? Was the phone attached to the crane? So can you do face follow with the DSLR on the crane?
Great work Zed ProMedia! Thank you for all the information, this is professional.
Zhiyun-tech Thanks guys! Keep making awesome gear and I will review it!
gh5 focus support!!!!
Zhiyun-tech they are great when they work, but if you run into any issues, good luck getting any support or even someone to contact you back after sending your product.
Hi Tony, we feel really sorry if you have unpleasant experience with our tech-support before, but we believe you should be able to find responsive and supportive personnel at service@zhiyun-tech.com, they will help you deal with all issues with products.
I run a RUclips channel in Geneva, *Switzerland* and have many contacts in the filmmaking local industry, along with a serious following (on the Internet and in real life).
I would be honored to review one of your stabilizers. Comparing it to two different mechanical stabilizers and eventually to the Osmo would be an interesting promotional video for your brand.
*Contact me* at recfilmschool@gmail.com to further discuss this review concept.
Having every bit of the sample footage in slow motion makes it almost useless. Slow motion smooths out jittery footage by its self, so not having ANY footage shot with the stabilizer in real time was a big oversight.
How smooth is it in real time, not slow mo.
Glad i waited for a proper review before i purchased this. Looks amazing, and can't wait to get my hands on it. But i might wait a little longer to get one to see what issues people have with them etc.
So far its been rock solid. I just like that I don't have to spend a bunch of time setting it up and calibrating it like I have to with the RoninM
I ordered the Crane 2 a couple days ago and it comes today in a few hours!!!!
Seriously enjoyed watching this. Got all the information I needed and answered all my questions in one place. Keep doing what you guys are doing.
ZP one of my recent favs! thank you for taking the time to share your observations !!!
i hava a canon m100 camera and zihyun crane m2 ..... but camera is not connect to the gimble... the eror is the "camera identification failed" please help me if u know
I was so proud when I saw them using Rokinon Cine lenses!!!!
Nice, wow I just bought the Zhiyun Ikan MS Pro for $180 open box. $750 is a little steep for me right now but I'll be in the market for one down the road. Great video, Thanks.
Incredible. All those features for under$800. Unreal.
Such a premium gimbal.
18 hrs with the weight capacity is amazing! great video and thanks for the detail review!
Yeah its crazy. I going to see how long I can make it last. It's still at 50% after many days of on and off use. I have a job I'm going to use it on tomorrow which will be another 3-4hrs and I bet it can do it. Insane battery life.
Zed ProMedia can’t wait to see the music video.
Is the battery just the regular AA ones?
Leica Dad no they look the same but they are about double the size
Zed ProMedia hey do you think you'll buy the dual grip? Or are you managing the weight with two hands on it fine?
raven elyse I actually rarely even use 2 hands. But i think if you're finding it heavy spreading it across 2 handles would help.
Thanks for the review, it was great! I’m on the fence with this gimbal however I hate that the motor covers the screen. That’s why the Nebula slant and Pilotfly H2-45 is looking good right now.
The focus wheel in 2020 works on pretty much all cameras now :D
How do you get your shot to be so clean and focus it's amazing I have one and my shots or not as smooth as yours
Finally a useful video regarding Crane 2. Tnx dude and keep up with a good work.
This is going to be so awesome the the Z CAM E2!
Any update if the follow Focus works for Nikon cameras? Especially the D750?
how do you synch your save settings onc the gimbal has reset back to orignal i cant find where i save my preferred settings?
Why does my camera tilt downwards when I tilt the gimbal back towards my body? What am I doing wrong here?
Great review and this just made me want this gimbal even more. Looked at many but the functions on this for a canon shooter like my self, his should be amazing. Would love to see some kinda setup modes with the external monitor, that looked like the perfect setup to see focus and framing.
Great review Lee. Just got my first crane and getting to grips with it now.
Extremely Helpful Info! Great video w/ perfect explanation of how to use this excellent product! I spent much of the day learning exactly how to use my Crane 2 Gimbal w/ Black Magic Pocket Camera 4K. Closely watching your video has already helped me up my production quality. Thank You for making and posting!
Already had Pilotfly H1 but the motors power have really gone down and it is not working so good. Thanks for letting me decide about this gimbal buying Zhiyun Crane 2
will work with canon 800d?
if not which best gimbal work with canon 800d
m really interested to know as what difference do u see compared to Zhiyun M ? .... y did u say its better than M ?
Hi I found it could't be used on bottom up mode. I balanced it ,put it on bottom up mode, turn on the crane 2 and the camera couldn't stay still. And this happened to two of my friends' crane 2 as well. Could you please let me know if any setting can help?
Thanks for going through the settings. Real helpful!
Does zhiyun crane 2 have a 360-degree option like DJI CRANE 2?
I have Nikon D5300, will this gimbal work with my camera, as i did not see Nikon name while selecting the camera brand in screen.
Nice video, but I am so confused! I am new to this, so I am trying to understand how around 7:26 you used the ZY Play App to get the Sony Camera to Face Track. Are you filming on the Phone or is it also on your Sony Camera? I tried turning on the App and doing that and my camera just moved all around haywire. I can't find any tutorials on this other than yours. I can't see from this video how you did all that. Do you have to attach the phone to the Crane? Please explain! I would really like to use my new Crane 2 with ZY app on my Phone to Face Track with my Canon 5d Mark IV, if that is what you were doing. Is this possible and how? Please make a tutorial on this if that is indeed possible. Thanks!
So in the video I show the phone mounted on top of the camera. I was still filming with the Sony. Its just that the crane2 is using the phones tracking ability to move and follow you.
Zed ProMedia Awesome! Thanks for replying. So, I just need to mount my phone to the camera for it to work?
ElizabethSouth yeah because it’s using your phones camera to track you. And then you just hit record on your camera below.
Zed ProMedia Very cool. I will try it later. Thank you! 😊
Can you mount the camera vertically on this gimbal?
how do you bring it to the center position? DJI ronin you just have to click twice to get back to center position, but Zhiyun I am confused?
Hi... Can you share the colorgrading preset in this video 🙏
xomo boss I can’t really do that sorry. I never use presets. Custom graded in lumetri
would the Dual Handle Grip Handheld Handlebar make a big difference on the smoothness of footage?
It might help a little this is the dual handle. At least it isnt super expensive. amzn.to/2zb112c
I have this gimbal and a Sony a6400 I still am not able to use the focus wheel on the gimbal to focus my camera
best crane 2 review that i've seen!
Hi. Please I need to find a replacement cable for my canon 80 D to the crane two. I keep buying the wrong ones.
Returned my crane 2 and got the Moza Air, that was a big upgrade and a nice way to save money, crane 2 must be cheaper than moza air, almos same payload, amazing accesories included and the app is a friendly to use!! Legendary the Crane 2? if you do not look at other gimbals on the market LOL
chunglou does moza air charge camera? My A6500 Hayek sucks, need to know
This is the best video I’ve come across covering the Zhiyun Crane 2! Great coverage of settings, test footage, app usage, at an engaging pace. I got my own Crane 2 last week & I’m needing to get comfortable with it.
MrJonnyCole still one of my fave single handled gimbals almost 2 years later.
Hello
thanks for the video
is this Crane 2 compatible with canon 550D
i have a canon sl2 and i'm trying to decide between this and the crane v2
Great video dude! Love that follow focus feature.
Jay Perry yeah man it's pretty awesome. There's nothing like it. Hopefully they can update the firmware to control Sony and Panasonic cameras soon.
Bought the Ronin SC and it drifts left or right even after balancing. Stationed its awesome. Need a good gimbal
Is this working for 5D mark 2 as well?
Just put my order in for one. Thanks man.
You think it do fine with the weight of a cannon 80D and a decent size lens
should i buy zhiyun crane 2 or zhiyun crane plus? for my canon eos 750d
Will the follow focus work with older canon cameras like the 7D?
Tell me something please... With the gimbal, can you see the monitor of your camera?
Crane 2 has a discount now : goo.gl/AuvxpY
Thanks for this video. I think you helped me make my decision on which Video stabilizer rod to purchase.
Really Dope review And Very Helpful man I wish this would've been out before I purchased the V2
Does this work on any camera? I have a Nikon D3500 DSLR and I'm searching for a good gimbal.
Is the mount on this gimbal large enough to support a canon c100? It looks rather small.
Awesome video man! I just bought this and I’m going to try it on my D850! I know follow focus and camera control won’t work but this is I think the best option for Nikon shooters
Hey, did you find that worked well? I have a D810 and am interested, but am wondering about the drawback of not connecting to a Nikon...
Aveleen Schinkel yes it works just fine! It handles the camera really well. Definitely the best option for Nikon shooters right now. I did a review of it on my channel!
Thanks! I'll check out your review. :)
Loved the review. Just got my Crane 2 yesterday and couldn’t be happier with it. Quick question though, what cable it that you’re using at 8:35? I have a small HD Focus and the same clamp you’re using to hold it on the gimbal, but I need a long enough, flexible cable to run up to the camera itself through the HDMI port.
Is it possible to use two remote controls on the crane 2?
Hi Zed, my Crane 2 is charging my Sony a7rII's battery - which causes the Crane to only have enough power to run about 2 hours or less. I have the Sony plugged into the Camera control interface on the Crane, and USB charging turned 'off' on my Sony. Any ideas on preventing this?
Does the follow focus only work for canon or for the canon 5d marks ii, iii, and iv? From my understanding it was the latter. I have a t7i so it’d be nice to play with if it does in fact work with it
Really good review may have to look into getting one!
great video, great explained, I'll probably buy the part too
Awesome video, detailed, with nice good clean very sharp video footage _including_ *when also* of the host of the video. Great. Thanks.
Thanks for the review. However, the previous model v2 made us sad. It did not bear the weight they claimed, and even at 6300 he was indecisive. In many forums, it is said that these instabilities continue at crane 2. Uncertainties arising from Gyro or IMU.
I think the luck's going on.
Cem DİKEN I can vouch for that. Thought the crane 2 would replace my ronin m. It won’t. Returning tomorrow
Can the front dial control the iso,aperture,shutter speed of canon 80d?
You think this would work with a stripped down Red raven?
Life of a Filmmaker if it’s under 7lbs I don’t see why not.
Zed ProMedia thanks for the reply. Also will the follow focus work with a gh5 with a metabones for canon lenses or does it have to be a canon camera as well?
Life of a Filmmaker only works with canon cameras
Really good review! 👍
i've contacted Zhiyun they said follow focus works with panasonic gh5.. did they lie to me?
Yasin Hasan only works with canon. But they have a new follow focus motor out now that drives the lens. Maybe that’s what they thought you were talking about?
My dudes at Dundas Peak! Sick review dude. I needa pick one up.
Where can I find a list of all camera’s that support the follow focus? I have a 70D...
can you touch the camera for setting changes while the gimbal is on, or do you have to power down each time to avoid unbalancing the gimbal?
Yep it its very forgiving. I zoom the Panasonic 12-35 with an nd filter on it all over the place in that sample video I shot. Never once turned the gimbal off. It just compensates some how.
Would love to see some footage with the C200!
RisenMedia I know. I've been holding out on my review of the c200 because all of the stuff I've shot for clients has not been released yet so I can't share any of the footage. I have a few test samples like the video I posted about colour grading on the iPad Pro. That stuff was shot with the c200 but I like to show real world stuff since that's the best way to review something. Don't worry It's coming soon.
Can't wait! I'm considering the Zhiyun Crane 2 for my c100 and wondering if it's the ideal choice for this camera.
Would the follow focus work with a canon c100?
Can i use it on canon80d? Need pros suggestion.
Is it possible to see the music video you made with this gimbal?
For some reason he hasn't released it yet. I think because he wants to drop the album first. Most of the stuff I shoot (that Im allowed to post) can be found on my Vimeo account.
Cool I am checking it out now. And shot on the Zhiyun V2?
I noticed in your video sample from the 6d on the gimbal you upscaled. If you don’t mind me asking what are the advantages of upscaling and does it improve the image. AWSOME videos you cover lots of gear and topics. Do you ever make it down to Texas?
kenneth williams it's upscale to match this video that was shot in 4k. No improvement on video quality it just lets you see it full screen other wise it would be 4x smaller
You messed up the crop... I thought at some point there's something wrong with my screen, panning or something..
Hi Lee, my tripod does not have Manfrotto, it uses the Pergear TH3 Pro DSLR Camera Tripod Ball Head. Can you please recommend me a plate I could use with this ball head and the Zhiyun Crane 2? I appreciate your help.
ZY Play app need major improvements
Crane 2 follow focus user with Canon 5DSR and Sony A7Rii
For motion time-laps dose not work and can not create keyframe
Wishlist:
1. Add the time-laps control in photo mode so user could control the intervals and no crane movement between pictures to prevent motion blur
2. Add time control for key frames in motion time-laps to control the speed of camera movement when more than two key frame created.
3. Adding the lens and camera sensor setting for panorama photography
Great video. What about cameras without IBIS and some prime lens in 24 or 30 fps, how smooth it is?
Also, I need it for shooting music videos, how good it is for this? I am tired of shaky footage, searching for the best solution, tripod, monopod, or gimbal...
Great review, makes me want to get it as soon as I can afford one. But I have a question about the video specs in whihc you feature, what are the camera and lens and video camera settings on the camera that is filming you.
Does it support a d500 nikon with a sigma art 18-35 mm ?' I didn't saw the brand on the display when you where selcting them
Hi, Will it support the weight of a Canon C100 and lens?
Would you actually ever realistically use it with the c200? I run it with the GH5 and it works quite well. I’m thinking Of getting the new eva 1 but not sure how practical it is for my forearms to run a cinema cam on a single hand gimbal
TOKYObrah it's probably not practical but I wanted to test the weight limit to see if it could handle it and it was fine. I think with the dual handle grip it could actually be a good option over a RoninM though
Zed ProMedia cool, thanks for the info. I’m gonna your try you custom settings out as well 👌🏼
Thanks, very clear! I am using plates from Really Right Stuff on my camera's to attach it to my tripod for photography (arca swiss style). This is very popular among professionals (also Wimberley plates do fit my tripod head). I cannot change plates for video with the crane. Can i also use these plates or L-bracket on the Zhiyun crane? I read that the crane uses manfrotto plates? I dont use them.
Does any body else have a problem when getting in to inverted mode. When I try to go in to invert mode with cable connected to crane 2 and my camera canon 80d it gets stuck. So I have to unplug my cable and then reconnect it after doing it. Any solutions? Thank you
no option for Nikon? does it work with Nikon?
Do you have rebalance the gimbal when you use xf10-24 and zoom in?
I'm thinking about mounting a Sony a7SIII with the FE 27-70 G Master lens on this gimbal.
The lens is very front heavy, does anyone have experience with this or similar combination?
Is there anything I need to do to make the camera work on this gimbal?
Any idea on how to get this thing to boot up in inverted mode? I like to hang my camera opposed to top mounting it which it does a great job at. Just having to physically flip the whole rig every time you power cycle is a pain when monitors, mics etc, are mounted.
nice gymbal but needs to put motors away from the line of veiw of the monitors like slant 5100 does and if it doesnt work with sony is no use for sony users maybe version 3 would be perfect
Great review of a seemingly great crane.
Now, wouldn't that be great if it could also work with Fujifilm's cameras ?
I bought one and when I twist it, it makes a little motor noise. Is that normal?
Joel Galindo I work at Best Buy and have tried the Crane 2 several times and it does make a slight motor noise so I’m guessing it’s normal
Does it have all follow mode ?
Did the clip you use to attach your phone come with the gimbal or did you have to buy that separately?
Great stuff ... Gonna get me one for sure
Hi bro...but working with canon 5 m2 all the stuff? Tks
It works in OLYMPUS M10 MARK III?? thxx!!
Love the video. But you kind of lost me at you using your phone? Was the phone attached to the crane? So can you do face follow with the DSLR on the crane?
redesign my life I had the phone on top of the camera so it can use the phone for face tracking but film with the camera.
interesting. keep up the good work!!
Great review. Can your canon camera allow you to use external monitor through HDMI while using follow focus through usb port.
Hi. Are you saying that if I use a Sony camera with a Canon speed booster, I will be able to use follow focus on the crane 2? Would be great...
Jonas Husballe Normann not till they support Sony cameras. Currently only works with canon