Thank you for doing the tests Brandon. I'm definitely on the lookout for 'my first gimbal'. And I'm glad I did wait because there has obviously been a lot of growing pains with pistol grip gimbals (and I suppose with two handed gimbals too. The Movi v1 which I've had my hands on was overly complex, and the Ronin was a cheaper alternative but it had plenty of bugs). The Nebula was a nightmare, and many of the clones using the same encoders were built more for engineers than operators (like the Pilotfly H2, that has endless amounts of insane settings that are near impossible to decipher). So I'm looking forward to what you have to say about the Crane V2. As I think those will probably be the two big ones to look out for at least in terms of the near future. All that said, hope your reviews come quick!
Brandon Li Love your stuff....would really like to hear about how you pre plan your shoot, if you even preplan or just show up and work with what you have.
He sort of already answered this question recently with what he thinks is the best fast past gimbal camera setup: ruclips.net/video/TQcOHbqQhA4/видео.html
@eduardo cardona IMVHO in does not matter, but to me a camera with no limits recording time is always better, BMPCC shoot RAW and the new one coming in the horizont is RAW 4 K 4:2:2 12 bits 60p + pro res and lot more
"Sorry for the quality of the test footage." - said footage is then better than anything I have ever shot in my life. Haha Great review. Genuinely I'm so appreciative of your honesty when it comes to this kind of stuff.
Hi everyone! Let me share with you my story of Moza Air. I watched this video and since I'm a big Brandon's fan I decided to buy Moza Air. I went to a store, I also happened to test the gimbal there, but of course with a store's camera. So, everything looked grate, all movements seemed very smooth. I was happy. Then, I returned home with my new Moza Air and was in a hurry to try it with my camera. I put on it my Sony a6300 with a prime lens 24mm f1.8 (total wight is 650g), properly balanced it and started shooting. When I watched the footage on my computer I really was upset and frustrated, because it was sucks. After that I put my kit lens 16-50mm which has optical steadyshot, but it also didn't work, the image still remained terrible with micro-shaking. First off, I thought that perhaps it's because of my Sony a6300 doesn't have a built-in stabilisation and my prime lens also doesn't have steadyshot.I continued my investigation and became to find people's feedbacks that Moza Air doesn't work good with too light cameras and lenses as I have. Also I assumed that maybe my Moza Air has a defect and I went to the store to check it. I tested the another one and the result was the same, there was a micro shaking in the image. My seller in Hong Kong refused to return money, but suggest me to change the gimbal to any other product. I started to watch Crane v2's reviews and read tons of feedback and came to conclusion that I need to change my Moza Air to Crane v2. I successfully got Crane v2 and everything changed. It really works much better with my wight. So, keep it in mind when you make choice. I hope that my experience will be useful for you.
After another couple hours "piloting" the Moza Gimbal, I have learned some very important lessons about super, super, super micro adjustments in balancing. Making the camera "float" in 3D space-ala the gimbal axis arms go a long way. I think a lot of people need to spend a complete day learning how to balance the Moza Air before even turning it on (myself included). After focusing on making the camera balance easily, so much so, that if you move it into a different position, it will still float, helped me immensely. Had a "noob" moment today, but I'm better for it.
The test footage blew me away... thanks for the comparison with your body cam to show how actually shaky that footage was! I've got the Zhiyun Crane V2 and sometimes I forget how shaky the footage is walking around! Thank you!
I always look forward to your videos Brandon. Thank you for sharing your expertise with us. More than the technical side of your tutorials or videos, I love that you open up your creative processes which allow us to peek at how a visually genius and creative person you are. Thanks man! Absolutely a fan here.
Hi Brandon, I just wanna ask something. I bought a Moza Air today and I don't have the remote and its clamp included in the box, is this possible? is it always included or is it sold separately? Thank you!
I was somewhat surprised about your comment about the dual handle not making shots any steadier. Your test footage does indeed look very steady using the single handle, but I'm not sure how much that is due to the camera's IBIS and your experience as a gimbal operator. In my case as an inexperienced operator using the Moza with a heavy 5D4 setup (IS lens but obviously no IBIS) using the dual handles resulted in significantly steadier shots; so for people like me, at least, they do have significant value. That said, I very much agree that they're not really practical to use in run and gun situations.
It’s fascinating to see Brandon Li uses gimbal and all his amazing different angle footages. I am considering to buy a gimbal but what confuses me most is that how would you focus when using gimbal ? Please leave your answer because your works inspire me so much and your words matter to help me make decision of buying gimbal or not, thank you !
Brandon thank you so much for yet another informative, concise, and useful review. I am a huge long time fan of your work and really appreciate your style. You know your gear and yet are not a gear head. You seem to put all your energy into creativity rather than the kit. So refreshing! I look forward to your Nebula 5100 Slant review as of everything out there now that seems like the best solution for heavier rig setups. Thanks again and keep up the great work!
I train with my gear a lot so that I can focus on the creativity when I'm out on a real shoot. It sucks being on set and fumbling around trying to get your gear to cooperate.
Just so you know, I purchased and just received my moza from your affiliate link in your description and my moza arrived without a tripod. You may want to change your link, :( Theres newer versions of this available...Side note: This does not work with gh5 metabones and sigma art 18-35. Biggest lens that fits is the canon 16-35 L with ND filter.
moza is coming out with a quick release plate next week! i spoke with them at a convention this week. its amazing. it works for manfrotto, its slim design and it has a adapter to use arca swiss plates also included!
I've seen the plate and it looks very useful. However I'd prefer one that doesn't slide back and forth because that means you still have to re-balance one axis every time you attach the camera.
Brandon, wanted to thank you for your reviews on this and the Zihyun Crane 2. I just found your channel and was looking for reviews on gimbals for DSLR's or smaller but with some fast action and running like you demonstrated. Alot of what I do is for sports and athletes running, etc so these reviews for me were extremely helpful
Great Video. I've been using the Moza Air with my Sony a6500 and 10-18mm f/4 for real estate for the past 3 months. I love it over the Crane v2 (which I had before). I'm going to upgrade to a Sony a7iii and a 16-35mm f/4 so I wanted to make sure it could handle the weight properly. Thanks!
Thanks for the review! Would be nice to see a comparisson of the three different gimbals side by side. Maybe see if any of them can balance a a7sii+24-70GM
you have really inspired me in many ways.I just got a moza air for canon 5d mark 3.can u please do a tutorial on settings you use on Moza Assistant App.
Thanks Brandon, just bought the Nebula 5100 and I'm happy with it. It even handles quiet well the Sony AsII plus the heavy lens G-Master 24-70mm f2.8. Of course there are also the same problem like with the Moza when you hold it vertical, but all other crazy moves are working very well even with the heavy lens and perfect if you use the 16-35mm. It's a little bit heavier than the other one-hand-gimbals and I need to get used to the pistol handle in the beginning, but it's just awesome now. I also bought and tested the Zhiyun Crane V2, but I will sell it again now because after all testing I like the Nebula 5100 more. Looking forward what are your thoughts and review on these guys ;)
Welp, just got the zhiyun v2 and now going to get this because of the payload weight. Cant use half of the gear I have which is disappointing... (gh5 with 16-35 with metabones) is what I used most of the time, and can't use that combo on the v2. Returning and getting this. thanks for the video!
For heavier rigs this is definitely a better gimbal. If I was using just a lighter rig like a6500, Crane v2 would be appealing because it's lighter and shorter with better battery life.
Brandon Li I just ordered it. I really like the fact it doesn't do that jitter stutter movement when you do those extreme angles you mentioned as well. Zhiyun just said they will be releasing the crane 2 at the end of the month (which confused me, I thought the v-2was the crane 2) but I guess I'll see how i like this one. 🙏
im shooting with the gh4 and dec lens regain with 16-35mm do you think the Zhiyun crane is better than the moza for this? I asked because you have a similar setup. Thanks
I think the gh4 is a tad bit lighter. But Im not exactly sure how the camera will balance. I realized once I had the metabones, 16-35 L and then ND filter, there was no way to get it to fit. So if I were you, Id go with the moza...
Hey, Brandon. How do you transport your gimbal? Do you just throw it in a bag when you're moving around a lot? Or do you take the time to set it up again everytime you want it use it again. I ask because I want to know how much adjustment you'd have to make it you were use it a bit roughly to get it to balance properly again.
Hi Brandon... awesome video... I hav a question... i really liked this gimbal but I want to use moza air with my "Galaxy S7 Edge with Samsung Lens Cover"..is it possible..? There are a bunch of mobile gimbals available but they don't support external smart phone lenses.
Informative. I have a question. Today I purchased Moza Air without thumb controller. How can I put it in lock mode. press the power key thrice, the motor vibrates but it doesn't lock. It pan left and right. Please help.
Great review, love the results, I just have one quick question, what exactly is steadyshot? Is that a feature that comes with the camera you are using? or is it post production feature? Thank you.
Really enjoy your revieuw, i bought the moza air 2 weeks ago and it's amazing what you can do with. I want to mention that there is an app for android and IOS where you can change a lot of settings for your gimbal :)
Thanks, yeah I didn't go into the app because the review was getting really long. And the Android version is still in beta and it's not that stable yet.
I watched a second time your video, but i've some question about your review and test footage. In your post production, do you stabilize your video? Because when i'm using mine, it's not stabilized as your videos Thank you
Hello sir I have a question I have gh5 w 12-60mm. Should I buy this or the aircross one? I plan to get dual handle and seems the price kind similar when I added it up. Thanks
Brandon, did you adjust the rolling values in Moza assistant? By default it is 40 deg, that might be the case why it is vibrating when rolling the gimbal.
Hello Brandon, I’ve been following you for quite sometimes, you videos are very helpful and informative, thanks for sharing! I’ve got a question and need your recommendation. Buying an A6300 and save the money for this type of gimbal or buying an A6500 with IBS? I’m a Canon user and thinking of buying Sony for my video works. Thanks in advance!
Test footage looks comparable to Zhiyun Crane, but I think I still prefer the Zhiyun for the reasons you mentioned. I used a Sony A6500 and Zhiyun for my latest travel video from a trip I did to Spain ( on my channel 😃 ) and I loved the combination!
Hey Brandon :) I'm from Germany and here the Zhiyun Crane v2 costs 399€ whereas the Moza Air Gimbal cost 650€. Currently, I'm using a g7 but I want to switch to the a6500 very soon. Would you say it's worth to buy the Moza Air (without the remote control) over the Zhiyun crane for this price?
Hello Brandon. I have a question. Based on your video I purchased the moza air. However I noticed sometimes when I use it the part you hold with your hand will sometimes spin. Is that normal
Heard that the gimbal isn't the best with lighter cameras. I have a Sony a6500 + 10-18mm + Rode Videomic. Will this be too lightweight for the gimbal??
Hi Brandon, Awesome review. I look forward to your Crane V2 review comparison. Btw, have you seen that there's also a Crane 2. They have confusing names... I think the Crane V2 is a modification to their existing Crane 1, while they just recently released a full Crane 2 that handles even more weight.
Since you mentioned this is one of the smoothest gimbals out there I Would also be keen to see a Moza air vs the New Zhiyun Crane 2 and your thoughts on how they both stack up against each other. Cheers Sheldon
Thanks for the review Brandon! Just recently purchased the Crane-M for my RX100, so for now I'm gonna stick to that. Shall I start shooting vids also with the a7RII, than maybe :D How do you compare it to the Crane (not the M as I guess it's not enough for the a7). Additionally, which mic are you using? It sounds crisp!
In full lock mode the camera stays straight correct? When I put mine in full lock mode via the MOZA App, the camera sways side to side. If I need to do a move where I need to pan left or pan right, the camera will turn in an opposite position. If the gimbal is put in certain positions the gimbal motors will completely turn off. I found this to be very annoying on a recent shoot. If I need to shoot something where I need the camera to point upward, it won’t point upwards when I raise the handles! I have to do it with the joystick on the handle. If I don’t put it in underslung mode and try to do a low angle shot, the motors will again turn off. I’m so annoyed with this gimbal so far.
brandon, on your personal choice. do you use, moza air or zhiyun crane v2? i want to save, caught a deal on moza air, and my zhiyun crane v2 is still on return period but running some little issues with it
Hmm I’m surprised that you walked so aggressively with heavy footsteps and I didn’t see the micro vibrations in the footage. I’ve been a gimbal user for a while with the GH5 and I just can’t believe it. Was anything done in post or is the air really that good?
When I put my Moza Air with a Canon EOS R with a small lens in the inverted position it starts vibrating even if I rebalance the gimbal. What did you have to do to get the Moza Air work in the single handle inverted position?
+Brandon Li I noticed you shoot way more with the A6500. Do you miss the AF on the A6500? Or were you using the A7SII in this test because of the low light conditions? Just curious. Trying to decide which camera to take to Taiwan if I want to travel light :)
I used a7sii because the a6500 is too light - not enough of a challenge for the gimbals. For testing purposes a slightly heavier camera is more useful. a6500 is probably fine for your Taiwan trip.
Thanks Brandon! Also, the tripod legs are definitely part of that Moza Air retail kit. I got a set with mine. My unboxing video reveals everything in the retail kit. Hope it's OK to post this - ruclips.net/video/m008OZCF9_Q/видео.html
Hi Brandon, as far as I understand it needs to be calibrated for each different lens, does it? Or is it possible somehow to calibrate for example for 2 different lenses to have apportunity to change lenses during a shooting without a new calibration?
Hey Brandon! I see you got these shots from Hong Kong. Hopefully you can hit me up next time when you're shooting a video, would love to learn and see how you do it. I'm a fan!
Hey Brandon, looks like there is an app as well so might not need the remote (at least for ISO) to get that Easter Egg 4th option. Keep the post coming.
Brandon Li, oh I suspect it might :) but thanks for the in depth video and now this is on my future want lists. Been using the mavic to film videos (hand held on a grip) at the moment till I can afford something like this.
Hi Brandon, great videos. I have really enjoyed your channel so far. I have asked this question at Gudsen support and gone through B&H Q&A etc but am yet to get a straight answer. In the specs for Moza Air it mentions support for a6000 and a6300... but does the Moza Air connect for start/stop with the a6500? or any focus control? I noticed you use both of these so I hope you don't mind me asking. Thanks for your time
I personally don't use any electronic communication between the camera and the gimbal. I think it allows start/stop recording but not focus for Sony cameras.
Hi, your video give me a lot off inspiration for vlogging as well, until know me video's that I'm making are not so good, i'm still not use to see and hear me on camera, it doesn't feel natural yet. Can you make a vlog about your preps before you start, like a shooting scenario?
Great ! Thanks for your time and make a good Review. Eagerly waiting for see zhiyun crane v2 review.. I tried to work with Sony kit lens 16-50mm and i didn't succeed to balance my gimbal by the way. Thanks again for inspiration 😀
![Gudsen MOZA Air 2 | Gimbal für Filmer im Test [Deutsch]](/img/1.gif)
Test footage at 8:35
Thank you for doing the tests Brandon. I'm definitely on the lookout for 'my first gimbal'. And I'm glad I did wait because there has obviously been a lot of growing pains with pistol grip gimbals (and I suppose with two handed gimbals too. The Movi v1 which I've had my hands on was overly complex, and the Ronin was a cheaper alternative but it had plenty of bugs). The Nebula was a nightmare, and many of the clones using the same encoders were built more for engineers than operators (like the Pilotfly H2, that has endless amounts of insane settings that are near impossible to decipher).
So I'm looking forward to what you have to say about the Crane V2. As I think those will probably be the two big ones to look out for at least in terms of the near future.
All that said, hope your reviews come quick!
Brandon Li Love your stuff....would really like to hear about how you pre plan your shoot, if you even preplan or just show up and work with what you have.
He sort of already answered this question recently with what he thinks is the best fast past gimbal camera setup: ruclips.net/video/TQcOHbqQhA4/видео.html
@eduardo cardona
IMVHO in does not matter, but to me a camera with no limits recording time is always better, BMPCC shoot RAW and the new one coming in the horizont is RAW 4 K 4:2:2 12 bits 60p + pro res and lot more
Brandon how are you so smooth!?? Its like your a 6 axis gimbal
"Sorry for the quality of the test footage." - said footage is then better than anything I have ever shot in my life. Haha
Great review. Genuinely I'm so appreciative of your honesty when it comes to this kind of stuff.
First person on youtube ive seen put a timecode for people who want to skip the review. Respect.
Hi everyone! Let me share with you my story of Moza Air. I watched this video and since I'm a big Brandon's fan I decided to buy Moza Air. I went to a store, I also happened to test the gimbal there, but of course with a store's camera. So, everything looked grate, all movements seemed very smooth. I was happy. Then, I returned home with my new Moza Air and was in a hurry to try it with my camera. I put on it my Sony a6300 with a prime lens 24mm f1.8 (total wight is 650g), properly balanced it and started shooting. When I watched the footage on my computer I really was upset and frustrated, because it was sucks. After that I put my kit lens 16-50mm which has optical steadyshot, but it also didn't work, the image still remained terrible with micro-shaking. First off, I thought that perhaps it's because of my Sony a6300 doesn't have a built-in stabilisation and my prime lens also doesn't have steadyshot.I continued my investigation and became to find people's feedbacks that Moza Air doesn't work good with too light cameras and lenses as I have. Also I assumed that maybe my Moza Air has a defect and I went to the store to check it. I tested the another one and the result was the same, there was a micro shaking in the image. My seller in Hong Kong refused to return money, but suggest me to change the gimbal to any other product. I started to watch Crane v2's reviews and read tons of feedback and came to conclusion that I need to change my Moza Air to Crane v2. I successfully got Crane v2 and everything changed. It really works much better with my wight. So, keep it in mind when you make choice. I hope that my experience will be useful for you.
From de Sky I had the same problem I calle them for warranty, but they help me with a set up with the computer app.. Is a setup configuration..
After another couple hours "piloting" the Moza Gimbal, I have learned some very important lessons about super, super, super micro adjustments in balancing. Making the camera "float" in 3D space-ala the gimbal axis arms go a long way. I think a lot of people need to spend a complete day learning how to balance the Moza Air before even turning it on (myself included). After focusing on making the camera balance easily, so much so, that if you move it into a different position, it will still float, helped me immensely. Had a "noob" moment today, but I'm better for it.
The test footage blew me away... thanks for the comparison with your body cam to show how actually shaky that footage was! I've got the Zhiyun Crane V2 and sometimes I forget how shaky the footage is walking around! Thank you!
I always look forward to your videos Brandon. Thank you for sharing your expertise with us. More than the technical side of your tutorials or videos, I love that you open up your creative processes which allow us to peek at how a visually genius and creative person you are. Thanks man! Absolutely a fan here.
His reviews are so straight to the point and he does explain very well!
Hey Brandon , just found you today and man, thanks for that honest , no fluff, meat and potatoes review was looking for . subbed for sure
i like that this is a pretty honest review. you openly talk about what you dont like. many other reviewers dont do that. keep going like this :)
I'm counting on Moza to watch my review and consider my criticisms for future gimbals/firmware updates. It's a good product but can always be better.
can you try it with the steadyshot off too?
please post regularly.......... i am Ur huge fan........
Kunal YADUVANSHI me too
me three !
Hi Brandon, I just wanna ask something. I bought a Moza Air today and I don't have the remote and its clamp included in the box, is this possible? is it always included or is it sold separately? Thank you!
Never a need to apologize; your stuff is great. Thanks
I was somewhat surprised about your comment about the dual handle not making shots any steadier. Your test footage does indeed look very steady using the single handle, but I'm not sure how much that is due to the camera's IBIS and your experience as a gimbal operator. In my case as an inexperienced operator using the Moza with a heavy 5D4 setup (IS lens but obviously no IBIS) using the dual handles resulted in significantly steadier shots; so for people like me, at least, they do have significant value. That said, I very much agree that they're not really practical to use in run and gun situations.
Id say it looks great and smooth because HE was using it. I have zhiyun and man, i cant pull that SMOOTH movement at all lol.
I can't beleive how smooth the full follow mode is!
Oh wow. A new hairstyle totally fits you man! I bet Kobe would be even happier now hahaha
Thanks, I decided to start trying to look like I have a job.
Wow this gimbal is a beast!!! It really seems like one of the best gimbals out there man. Cool stuff!
It’s fascinating to see Brandon Li uses gimbal and all his amazing different angle footages. I am considering to buy a gimbal but what confuses me most is that how would you focus when using gimbal ? Please leave your answer because your works inspire me so much and your words matter to help me make decision of buying gimbal or not, thank you !
Thanks dude. Timing of the video couldn't be more perfect
Brandon thank you so much for yet another informative, concise, and useful review. I am a huge long time fan of your work and really appreciate your style. You know your gear and yet are not a gear head. You seem to put all your energy into creativity rather than the kit. So refreshing! I look forward to your Nebula 5100 Slant review as of everything out there now that seems like the best solution for heavier rig setups. Thanks again and keep up the great work!
I train with my gear a lot so that I can focus on the creativity when I'm out on a real shoot. It sucks being on set and fumbling around trying to get your gear to cooperate.
Can't wait for the zyhun2 and nebula slant reviews! Just in time for my next purchase
Thanks for the review . I bought one and I am using it with my A6000 50mm 1.8 . glad I watched this.
Very nice so steady of a shot while running.
Can i use my canon t7i with moza air 3?
Just purchased from BH, loved the video with camera side footage, I enjoyed seeing what you were doing to get that footage.
Just so you know, I purchased and just received my moza from your affiliate link in your description and my moza arrived without a tripod. You may want to change your link, :( Theres newer versions of this available...Side note: This does not work with gh5 metabones and sigma art 18-35. Biggest lens that fits is the canon 16-35 L with ND filter.
New Subscriber! I REALLY MISS (HONEST REVIEWS) and i'm really glad that i found someone who is honest! :)
moza is coming out with a quick release plate next week! i spoke with them at a convention this week. its amazing. it works for manfrotto, its slim design and it has a adapter to use arca swiss plates also included!
I've seen the plate and it looks very useful. However I'd prefer one that doesn't slide back and forth because that means you still have to re-balance one axis every time you attach the camera.
Brandon, wanted to thank you for your reviews on this and the Zihyun Crane 2. I just found your channel and was looking for reviews on gimbals for DSLR's or smaller but with some fast action and running like you demonstrated. Alot of what I do is for sports and athletes running, etc so these reviews for me were extremely helpful
Great Video. I've been using the Moza Air with my Sony a6500 and 10-18mm f/4 for real estate for the past 3 months. I love it over the Crane v2 (which I had before). I'm going to upgrade to a Sony a7iii and a 16-35mm f/4 so I wanted to make sure it could handle the weight properly. Thanks!
Thanks for the review! Would be nice to see a comparisson of the three different gimbals side by side. Maybe see if any of them can balance a a7sii+24-70GM
Y'all, Let me tell you; This guy knows Science!!!
you have really inspired me in many ways.I just got a moza air for canon 5d mark 3.can u please do a tutorial on settings you use on Moza Assistant App.
Great what you're doing and showing.
If you guys ever come to Berlin, you know what I mean.
Thanks Brandon, just bought the Nebula 5100 and I'm happy with it. It even handles quiet well the Sony AsII plus the heavy lens G-Master 24-70mm f2.8. Of course there are also the same problem like with the Moza when you hold it vertical, but all other crazy moves are working very well even with the heavy lens and perfect if you use the 16-35mm. It's a little bit heavier than the other one-hand-gimbals and I need to get used to the pistol handle in the beginning, but it's just awesome now. I also bought and tested the Zhiyun Crane V2, but I will sell it again now because after all testing I like the Nebula 5100 more. Looking forward what are your thoughts and review on these guys ;)
Welp, just got the zhiyun v2 and now going to get this because of the payload weight. Cant use half of the gear I have which is disappointing... (gh5 with 16-35 with metabones) is what I used most of the time, and can't use that combo on the v2. Returning and getting this. thanks for the video!
For heavier rigs this is definitely a better gimbal. If I was using just a lighter rig like a6500, Crane v2 would be appealing because it's lighter and shorter with better battery life.
Brandon Li I just ordered it. I really like the fact it doesn't do that jitter stutter movement when you do those extreme angles you mentioned as well. Zhiyun just said they will be releasing the crane 2 at the end of the month (which confused me, I thought the v-2was the crane 2) but I guess I'll see how i like this one. 🙏
im shooting with the gh4 and dec lens regain with 16-35mm do you think the Zhiyun crane is better than the moza for this? I asked because you have a similar setup. Thanks
I think the gh4 is a tad bit lighter. But Im not exactly sure how the camera will balance. I realized once I had the metabones, 16-35 L and then ND filter, there was no way to get it to fit. So if I were you, Id go with the moza...
Jamie Fenn ok I'll try that route first. Thanks for responding
Thanks for reviewing the gimbal, Brandon. I'll be picking one up today and I'll be sure to use your affiliate link. Can't wait to get my hands on it.
Hey, Brandon.
How do you transport your gimbal?
Do you just throw it in a bag when you're moving around a lot? Or do you take the time to set it up again everytime you want it use it again.
I ask because I want to know how much adjustment you'd have to make it you were use it a bit roughly to get it to balance properly again.
Thanks for making this video - bought mine as a result of your comparisons :D
Good review Brandon ! I bought the gimbal and even though I turn on full lock mode i get some Yaw from side to side. Any advice?
can't wait for the zhiyun crane ver2 and the new zhiyun crane 2 review yeay!
Hello! Will this be able to work on an a6300 16-50mm lens (kit lens) or would it be too light in weight like the other stabilizers :(
Hi Brandon... awesome video...
I hav a question... i really liked this gimbal but I want to use moza air with my "Galaxy S7 Edge with Samsung Lens Cover"..is it possible..? There are a bunch of mobile gimbals available but they don't support external smart phone lenses.
You are the best, I am always waiting for your videos
Just bought this gimbal! Will it work with a small rig cage for the 6500?
Informative. I have a question. Today I purchased Moza Air without thumb controller. How can I put it in lock mode. press the power key thrice, the motor vibrates but it doesn't lock. It pan left and right. Please help.
Thanks Brandon! Another great review. I'm in the market for one and your reviews and comparisons are a great way to get accurate information.
Great review, love the results, I just have one quick question, what exactly is steadyshot? Is that a feature that comes with the camera you are using? or is it post production feature? Thank you.
Really enjoy your revieuw, i bought the moza air 2 weeks ago and it's amazing what you can do with. I want to mention that there is an app for android and IOS where you can change a lot of settings for your gimbal :)
Thanks, yeah I didn't go into the app because the review was getting really long. And the Android version is still in beta and it's not that stable yet.
I watched a second time your video, but i've some question about your review and test footage. In your post production, do you stabilize your video? Because when i'm using mine, it's not stabilized as your videos
Thank you
Hey Brandon, Is the Moza designed for any camera or mainly geared towards mirrorless? Seriously considering this one. TIA
Hello sir I have a question I have gh5 w 12-60mm. Should I buy this or the aircross one? I plan to get dual handle and seems the price kind similar when I added it up. Thanks
Brandon, did you adjust the rolling values in Moza assistant? By default it is 40 deg, that might be the case why it is vibrating when rolling the gimbal.
Have you seen those slow mo robots! I think that remote will work for that kind of stuff. Slo mo superbness.
Hey Brandon. Do you prefer this or the Zhiyun from your experience?
Hello Brandon, I’ve been following you for quite sometimes, you videos are very helpful and informative, thanks for sharing! I’ve got a question and need your recommendation. Buying an A6300 and save the money for this type of gimbal or buying an A6500 with IBS? I’m a Canon user and thinking of buying Sony for my video works. Thanks in advance!
Test footage looks comparable to Zhiyun Crane, but I think I still prefer the Zhiyun for the reasons you mentioned. I used a Sony A6500 and Zhiyun for my latest travel video from a trip I did to Spain ( on my channel 😃 ) and I loved the combination!
Wow! :) It looks super smooth :) Thank you for your review :)
Thank you for this one Brandon!..
Hey Brandon :) I'm from Germany and here the Zhiyun Crane v2 costs 399€ whereas the Moza Air Gimbal cost 650€. Currently, I'm using a g7 but I want to switch to the a6500 very soon. Would you say it's worth to buy the Moza Air (without the remote control) over the Zhiyun crane for this price?
Hi. Thanks for another great video. Please review the zhiyun crane 2 with the built in follow focus when it becomes available. Thanks
What is a good affordable quick release plate to get for this stabilizer and all my other equipment
Did you do any post editing on the stabilized footage? It looks incredibly smooth
Hello Brandon. I have a question. Based on your video I purchased the moza air. However I noticed sometimes when I use it the part you hold with your hand will sometimes spin. Is that normal
Handy wise. is this better than moza air 2?
Great job! Do a comparison please!
What the best gimbal? , zhiyune crane v2 or this, moza air?
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you should do a video of your top gimbals
How long did it take you to get really good with it?...love ur work!!!
Thank you Brandon. This was perfect :-)
In short - will you be using Zhiyun Crane V2?
Nice video! What is the best budget friendly 3axis gimbal?
maf36 around 700€/600$
Bro, in your projects, did you use some stabilization on post production? Thanks!!!
Great content by the way....Is the moza air as easy to use as the zhiyun crane v2?
Pretty much just as easy but you can customize it more in the software and with the remote control.
Heard that the gimbal isn't the best with lighter cameras.
I have a Sony a6500 + 10-18mm + Rode Videomic.
Will this be too lightweight for the gimbal??
Hi Brandon, Awesome review. I look forward to your Crane V2 review comparison. Btw, have you seen that there's also a Crane 2. They have confusing names... I think the Crane V2 is a modification to their existing Crane 1, while they just recently released a full Crane 2 that handles even more weight.
Really Nice review, Thank you :)
Since you mentioned this is one of the smoothest gimbals out there I Would also be keen to see a Moza air vs the New Zhiyun Crane 2 and your thoughts on how they both stack up against each other.
Cheers
Sheldon
Zhiyun offered me a test crane 2 when they have some extras in stock. I'm curious how it performs as well.
Thanks for the review Brandon!
Just recently purchased the Crane-M for my RX100, so for now I'm gonna stick to that. Shall I start shooting vids also with the a7RII, than maybe :D
How do you compare it to the Crane (not the M as I guess it's not enough for the a7).
Additionally, which mic are you using? It sounds crisp!
Great review!
thanks a lot for the review. Could you please review nebula slant because it seems to have a lot of advantages.
Thanks
I'm reviewing that one next
Looking forward a lot :-)
In full lock mode the camera stays straight correct? When I put mine in full lock mode via the MOZA App, the camera sways side to side. If I need to do a move where I need to pan left or pan right, the camera will turn in an opposite position. If the gimbal is put in certain positions the gimbal motors will completely turn off. I found this to be very annoying on a recent shoot. If I need to shoot something where I need the camera to point upward, it won’t point upwards when I raise the handles! I have to do it with the joystick on the handle. If I don’t put it in underslung mode and try to do a low angle shot, the motors will again turn off. I’m so annoyed with this gimbal so far.
Hey Brandon like I'm struggling to decide of I should buy this or the crane
Best review ever!!! Thanks allpt
Do you use any software to help stabilize your footage during post production? How are you able to make it so smooth especially while walking/running?
no post stabilization. The gimbal is very stable. Also I shoot with gimbals every day so I have a lot of practice.
brandon, on your personal choice. do you use, moza air or zhiyun crane v2? i want to save, caught a deal on moza air, and my zhiyun crane v2 is still on return period but running some little issues with it
Lately I've been using the Moza mostly
Brandon Li appreciate it bro
thanks dude. Im choosing from Moza and Crane v2. I decided to sell my old Beholder DS1
Hmm I’m surprised that you walked so aggressively with heavy footsteps and I didn’t see the micro vibrations in the footage. I’ve been a gimbal user for a while with the GH5 and I just can’t believe it. Was anything done in post or is the air really that good?
No post stabilization. Moza does a great job dampening fast impacts. Lens and camera stabilization reduce the shakes further.
Amazing as always Brandon! I just got the Zhiyun Crane, and I love it. Got some nice shots with it on my Japan trip.
Let me know what you think :)
is 'STEADYSHOT' part of the Sony A7SII? would have been nice to see some shots with it off
When I put my Moza Air with a Canon EOS R with a small lens in the inverted position it starts vibrating even if I rebalance the gimbal. What did you have to do to get the Moza Air work in the single handle inverted position?
+Brandon Li I noticed you shoot way more with the A6500. Do you miss the AF on the A6500? Or were you using the A7SII in this test because of the low light conditions? Just curious. Trying to decide which camera to take to Taiwan if I want to travel light :)
I used a7sii because the a6500 is too light - not enough of a challenge for the gimbals. For testing purposes a slightly heavier camera is more useful. a6500 is probably fine for your Taiwan trip.
Thanks Brandon! Also, the tripod legs are definitely part of that Moza Air retail kit. I got a set with mine. My unboxing video reveals everything in the retail kit. Hope it's OK to post this - ruclips.net/video/m008OZCF9_Q/видео.html
Hi Brandon, as far as I understand it needs to be calibrated for each different lens, does it? Or is it possible somehow to calibrate for example for 2 different lenses to have apportunity to change lenses during a shooting without a new calibration?
It works fine with any lens combo within the weight limit..no need to recalibrate
How is it compare to Zhiyun?
Hey Brandon! I see you got these shots from Hong Kong. Hopefully you can hit me up next time when you're shooting a video, would love to learn and see how you do it. I'm a fan!
How'd you get it so smooth. Mine is so shaky, everytime i take a step it shakes
Hey Brandon, looks like there is an app as well so might not need the remote (at least for ISO) to get that Easter Egg 4th option. Keep the post coming.
App is still buggy but yeah it might work
Brandon Li, oh I suspect it might :) but thanks for the in depth video and now this is on my future want lists. Been using the mavic to film videos (hand held on a grip) at the moment till I can afford something like this.
Cool, you can do some great hand-carry launches with Mavic and seamlessly transition from ground to air mid-shot.
Hi Brandon, great videos. I have really enjoyed your channel so far.
I have asked this question at Gudsen support and gone through B&H Q&A etc but am yet to get a straight answer.
In the specs for Moza Air it mentions support for a6000 and a6300... but does the Moza Air connect for start/stop with the a6500? or any focus control?
I noticed you use both of these so I hope you don't mind me asking.
Thanks for your time
I personally don't use any electronic communication between the camera and the gimbal. I think it allows start/stop recording but not focus for Sony cameras.
Hi, your video give me a lot off inspiration for vlogging as well, until know me video's that I'm making are not so good, i'm still not use to see and hear me on camera, it doesn't feel natural yet. Can you make a vlog about your preps before you start, like a shooting scenario?
nice test. thanks
It's pretty dam smooth
Yeah it was crazy seeing him running with it, and it didn't skip a beat.
Great ! Thanks for your time and make a good Review. Eagerly waiting for see zhiyun crane v2 review.. I tried to work with Sony kit lens 16-50mm and i didn't succeed to balance my gimbal by the way. Thanks again for inspiration 😀