Wow, we were literally discussing this hand held today when you popped up on our ‘scribe feed! Would this work for a consumer level camcorder? Seems all these hand helds are for DSLR’s and mirrorless, which means manufacturers are missing out a potential market.
that dual handle idea is genius! I get much smoother circling moves with my dual handle but it makes it a little too wide to get through crowds and the monitor doesnt fit as nice. This will be great for me, thanks!
Thank you for the video. If I may be critical, as a videographer who is investigating his options, a review would be much more insightful if you didn't apply warp stabilizer to ANY of the footage so one can really assess how this thing performs (in new/experienced hands). Thanks!
I LOVE this gimbal for my a7III. But... changing modes is a massive pain in the ass. Zhiyun uses a click through system: pan following > locked > POV+roll > double click: POV > locked > POV+roll > locked > then you are finally back at pan following. It’s also different every time you use it. It is random whether or not it will directly send you into pan following mode after POV mode. It’s seriously sooo aggravating. And of course just to piss people off they made the default POV mode roll following so when you are cycling threw the modes it super easy to throw off your horizon. And there is no way to avoid the shitty POV+roll mode, it always forces you into it during the process of switching to the normal POV mode. Now I need to buy or borrow another cellphone which will be always connected to the gimbal then mount it to the dual handles just to switch modes. Zhiyun - buy a cellphone just to switch between our damn modes On my old $170 gimbal it had designated key presses to switch modes, so single press for pan following, double press for POV mode, and hold for locked mode, that works astronomically better.
Love this breakdown. We use the Zhiyun crane-M and the Ronin M when it comes to client work and have found the same thing. It’s portability and light weight makes the Z-crane great for travel and long shoot days but the stability and movement you can get with the Ronin because of its weight also makes a big difference. Curious to look into the difference between the z-crane m and the z-crane plus.
So I’m watching this a little late lol. But I had no idea they had this gimbal. Being that I want to buy my first one, you definitely convinced me to pull the trigger on this one. I can practice and once I get the hang of it I can upgrade in the long run. Thank you for this review !
If you don't need the extra weight capacity, is the Crane V2 essentially the same as the plus? Are the nightlapse and tracking features crane plus exclusive?
Left Coast Levi, I need some help bro. ...im not sure the crane plus is supported by the ZY Play app any longer? trying to get it up and running for a follow feature but no luck. any insight would be apricated.
Debating whether I should eventually buy a gimbal like this to replace my glidecam. Is there any stress when you adjust the focal length with the 12-35mm?
yes there will always be stress when throwing any gimbal out of balance, but it can manage zooming in the lens do problem. Motors are just working harder so you might get an extra jitter here or there if you aren't operating smoothly
I sold my old feiyu handheld gimbal when I got the ronin, but back to really wanting one for the odd b-roll shot when on travel/camping trips. Almost bought that Crane 2 this week but it’s just not quiiiiite portable enough so this is a perfectly timed review! Cheers man!!
Hey, great review! I have a GX80 with a 25mm 1.7 lens and am contemplating either this or the Weebil S. What are the main differences between the two? I think portability and less weight is important but I do want to be able to get good movement and stability for client shoots.. Would the Crane Plus suffice?
Hi thanks for the nice review. I would like to buy it for a GoPro. Can I mount a GoPro on the crane plus ? I prefer invest in a robust gimbal for future rather than a first small one
pushREC ronin s is going to be heavier. It's the competitor to the zhiyun crane 2. If you want portability and lightness go with this one if you want bigger wait :) hope I could help
ive heard the zhiyun crane plus is more shaky when filming at high speed or at high winds than the zhiyun crane 2. have you experienced that as well or not? I plan bringing the zhiyun crane plus (or 2) to go skiing with at high speed or using it when biking or at coastline etc. When I asked in the shop they said the crane plus should be fine but still I dont trust them too much :D
Question: Were you using any other form of stabilization, such as lens IS or GH5's IBIS? Beautiful shots of Vancouver! I am long overdue for a northward trip...
I am primarily a still photographer and have grown accustomed to Canon DSLR but I am interested in getting into doing some fun videos of my daughters ballet dancing. I am interested in Sony A6000 mirrorless but I don’t know which firs.t lens is best for multipurpose video. What would be the most versatile lens for this body?
thank you so much for doing this with a gh5 , i've watched a bunch of reviews but i couldn't find a proper video with the gh5 on the gimbal (in english or german) ... i'm filming with the gh5 over a year and i'm not sure wich one i should buy the crane2 or the crane plus.. i'm filming for fun and vacation-stuff .. probably the crane plus is easier to handle right? they both can do the same functions right?
Great review Levi, definitely a sweet day trip rig for the portability factor for wanting to pack a small gimbal. Love the mass variety of heaver lenses you can use on the Crane 2 as well, definitely a huge fan of their lineup.
Thank you so helpful I'm getting one soon I have a silly question about carrying it is it okey to put it in a bag like that or do I have take the case with me especially for trips won't be damage ?
Very interesting, I am new to filming. Just started with a couple of GoPro cameras. Going to upgrade my SLR to a video system next. Your videos are really inspirational to me. Found you on the "Pure Living for Life" RUclips and have watched everything you have out there since, except "Untethered" haven't found that anywhere yet. Love it keep posting.
Great video as always man! Personally I think that if I had to pick one up I'd rather get the crane 2 still... or the ronin s whenever that comes out :D The small size and the features for the price is still intriguing thought
Set focus ahead of time, or just change focus with my hand right as I’m framing the shot. All of this video was shot manual focus actually, except for some shots of me. Or sometimes I just mess up the focus completely like the skateboard shot at the beginning/end - so I just made them title shots instead haha
I'm using the Zhiyun Crane 2 since a few days, excellent product, but found already some flaws which I don't really like: 1. I'm connecting with the little USB cable my Canon 77D to the zhiyun... problem? The flip screen is then VERY limited to its flipping use because hitting the cable just behind, screen blocked, can't be flipped up nor down anymore... kind of.... bad point. 2. Also, speaking flip screen: the Zhiyun must be balanced with your cam, the way you use it! If the flipscreen of your cam stands out, you'll need to re-balance the zhiyun for best performance, as as little weight it seems to be, it is weight which plays with the gravity, so unbalances the position... So, always balance the zhiyn the way you'd shoot (cable? flip screen opened? etc.... 3. Using a battery back on my cam, so now I can't switch the zhiyuns position anymore to top down, as the arms are colliding, due to the igher cam position... 4. there's non, that's all... just 3! :-)a But anyway, can't shoot w/o anymore, what a beast! :-) Wondering nobody talked about my 3 bad points above, and reviews I've seen some, those points weren't covered.
I have this same gimbal and use it with the sony a7iii and 16-35mm f4 lens. I want to get a monopod to use with the Gimbal but don't want to spend $320 on a monopod. I don't know if it's smart to get the $15 amazon basics one as it may not hold the gimbal or break. any recommendations?
Hi, do you still use it? I have some questions about it maybe somebody can answer me. 1. Seems like I set the smoothness and effectiveness of the motors by the app and then it doesn't remember. Should I always be connected when I want it to work as I set it in the app? 2 I was using and sometimes it did some random movements like it was in a delay rotating and then suddenly catch up itself. Weird. Maybe too much payload? A7rII + zeiss 35 1.4. Quite annoying anyway. Is the crane 2 more reliable or I just set it up wrong? I really appreciate any answer.
Hey Levi, I bought Crane Plus right after they came out and have yet to use it. I brought it out last night and set it up and tried to do the firmware and software upgrade and found there is no firmware available and the software wouldn't load. I also tried to get the app but was unsuccessful but after I write this I'm going to try again. Do you think I've missed my chance on everything, that the device has run its course because I didn't see it listed any longer. Your thoughts on the matter would be helpful and appreciated. Thank you!
Hi! Maybe You can help me? :) I dont know what to buy, Crane 2 or Crane Plus. Filming mostly with GH5/12-35mm (but thinking about bigger lenses in far future :) ) Crane 2 is really better with stabilisation, or screen is the only benefit for me now? Some users talking that Crane 2 is has very "fat" handle and its uncomfortable to use, very hard to hold in one hand, some talking that additional weight of Crane 2 helps when filming. Unfortunately its impossible to compare this products in store in my city, in your video looks that Crane 2 is just a little bit bigger than Crane Plus, and speci said that only 300 grams heavier. As i understand payload of Crane Plus is good for my setup, but maybe Crane 2 is better. I want one gimbal for local projects and for travel and i dont know what to do :) And sorry for my bad English :)
@orptv. I think the crane 2 is to heavy. Honestly. And don't even mention the ronins. Way to heavy. I genuinely think it makes a different to your shots if you're constantly thinking of putting your camera down. And logging those gadgets around all day is a real pain. But it all depends on the weight of your camera ofc.
Wish your videos would show up in my damn homepage feed...I had to dig to find this video. Anyway, great shots, great review. Would like hear your thoughts on the Ronin-S once you get your hands on one.
It looks like this is another gimbal that blocks the camera screen. Not a big deal if you have an articulating screen or external but I thought we were past that design flaw. And no QR plate just makes me smh. I use Arca Swiss across all my devices and other than the Moza Air it seems tough to find. Excellent video though.
I will be announcing T-shirt winners tomorrow! Thanks for your patience
Leftcoast curious are you on Instagram / Twitter? Wanted to post this awesome shirt & mention you...
Yep! Crane plus is my fav for travel too! Great video Levi
Wow, we were literally discussing this hand held today when you popped up on our ‘scribe feed!
Would this work for a consumer level camcorder? Seems all these hand helds are for DSLR’s and mirrorless, which means manufacturers are missing out a potential market.
Love this gimbal man! I take it everywhere with me!
what and where is the dual handle? cant' see or find anywhere. thanks
Ashton Kutcher? What are you doing here?
haha ikr
Best comment ever. I thought the same haha
that dual handle idea is genius! I get much smoother circling moves with my dual handle but it makes it a little too wide to get through crowds and the monitor doesnt fit as nice. This will be great for me, thanks!
Did not know how much i miss the Chief until seeing it in this video... thanks for bringing a smile my way. Great days to you brother !
This video’s aspect ratio is ideal for the iPhone X. Nice vid too. Thanks!
Thank you for the video. If I may be critical, as a videographer who is investigating his options, a review would be much more insightful if you didn't apply warp stabilizer to ANY of the footage so one can really assess how this thing performs (in new/experienced hands). Thanks!
jonathan dubsky what’s warp stabilizer mean
I LOVE this gimbal for my a7III.
But... changing modes is a massive pain in the ass. Zhiyun uses a click through system:
pan following > locked > POV+roll > double click: POV > locked > POV+roll > locked > then you are finally back at pan following. It’s also different every time you use it. It is random whether or not it will directly send you into pan following mode after POV mode. It’s seriously sooo aggravating. And of course just to piss people off they made the default POV mode roll following so when you are cycling threw the modes it super easy to throw off your horizon. And there is no way to avoid the shitty POV+roll mode, it always forces you into it during the process of switching to the normal POV mode. Now I need to buy or borrow another cellphone which will be always connected to the gimbal then mount it to the dual handles just to switch modes.
Zhiyun - buy a cellphone just to switch between our damn modes
On my old $170 gimbal it had designated key presses to switch modes, so single press for pan following, double press for POV mode, and hold for locked mode, that works astronomically better.
This makes me miss Vancouver so much. As always, great video man!
Love this breakdown. We use the Zhiyun crane-M and the Ronin M when it comes to client work and have found the same thing. It’s portability and light weight makes the Z-crane great for travel and long shoot days but the stability and movement you can get with the Ronin because of its weight also makes a big difference. Curious to look into the difference between the z-crane m and the z-crane plus.
what and where is the dual handle? cant' see or find anywhere. thanks
Woooooow. Beautiful photography man, really stand out. So neat, sharp and colorful. Congratz from Brazil!
Really nice review. I'm definitely looking to add a crane like this to my production.
Dope gimbal shots Levi!
So I’m watching this a little late lol. But I had no idea they had this gimbal. Being that I want to buy my first one, you definitely convinced me to pull the trigger on this one. I can practice and once I get the hang of it I can upgrade in the long run. Thank you for this review !
I MADE STUFF. Sitting at my edit and kept hearing that phrase until I finished it. Cheers for the inspiration.
If you don't need the extra weight capacity, is the Crane V2 essentially the same as the plus? Are the nightlapse and tracking features crane plus exclusive?
very rad review man! love the insight
Seriously love watching your videos. You're just a real and down to earth creative guy giving out some amazing knowledge and your work is fantastic.
Left Coast Levi, I need some help bro. ...im not sure the crane plus is supported by the ZY Play app any longer? trying to get it up and running for a follow feature but no luck. any insight would be apricated.
Yo dude. You’re videos are great. Thanks for staying consistent with great content. Keep it up. You’ll be at your first mil sooner than you think.
Debating whether I should eventually buy a gimbal like this to replace my glidecam. Is there any stress when you adjust the focal length with the 12-35mm?
yes there will always be stress when throwing any gimbal out of balance, but it can manage zooming in the lens do problem. Motors are just working harder so you might get an extra jitter here or there if you aren't operating smoothly
That shot at 5:52 is stunning
I sold my old feiyu handheld gimbal when I got the ronin, but back to really wanting one for the odd b-roll shot when on travel/camping trips. Almost bought that Crane 2 this week but it’s just not quiiiiite portable enough so this is a perfectly timed review! Cheers man!!
Thank you for taking the time to do this video.
Thanks for making this video and sharing your insight and tips on using this gimbal.
I'm sold! I travel quite a bit so definitely getting this as my first gimbal. Also, loved the footage you got at Stanley & Gastown!
Gorgeous shots Levi 👌 Thanks for sharing!
thanks ashton, your review helped me with my decision to buy it!
Great review. I have been after a gimbal for a while and this has sold it for me. Awesome work, thank you.
Hey, great review! I have a GX80 with a 25mm 1.7 lens and am contemplating either this or the Weebil S. What are the main differences between the two? I think portability and less weight is important but I do want to be able to get good movement and stability for client shoots.. Would the Crane Plus suffice?
Thanks for sharing, I appreciate it!
Hi thanks for the nice review. I would like to buy it for a GoPro. Can I mount a GoPro on the crane plus ? I prefer invest in a robust gimbal for future rather than a first small one
Well done! I have the Zhiyun Crane 2, this one here is definitely easier on my grip.
what and where is the dual handle? cant' see or find anywhere. thanks
What backpack are you pulling the Crane Plus out of in the video? I'm trying to find one that I can carry my Crane Plus in fully assembled.
Thanks for the review! Still not quite sure if I should wait for the Ronin-S or pull ther trigger on this guy tho
pushREC ronin s is going to be heavier. It's the competitor to the zhiyun crane 2. If you want portability and lightness go with this one if you want bigger wait :) hope I could help
Another awesome video man, great review!
ive heard the zhiyun crane plus is more shaky when filming at high speed or at high winds than the zhiyun crane 2. have you experienced that as well or not? I plan bringing the zhiyun crane plus (or 2) to go skiing with at high speed or using it when biking or at coastline etc. When I asked in the shop they said the crane plus should be fine but still I dont trust them too much :D
Just came back from Vancouver, amazing city
Nice advise at the end to mix your shoots with a handheld style - how would you compare Crane Plus vs Crane V2 Levi Allen?
Nice video. I would like to know if this crane plus is good with my fuji xt20 35mm f1.4?
Thanks for sharing insight, which carbon monopod at 3:00 do you use, any other tips for using this? thxs
Awesome bro! What luts do you use to color grade? Beautiful!
Question: Were you using any other form of stabilization, such as lens IS or GH5's IBIS? Beautiful shots of Vancouver! I am long overdue for a northward trip...
I am primarily a still photographer and have grown accustomed to Canon DSLR but I am interested in getting into doing some fun videos of my daughters ballet dancing. I am interested in Sony A6000 mirrorless but I don’t know which firs.t lens is best for multipurpose video. What would be the most versatile lens for this body?
I also love it quite much!
Really nice tool!
thank you so much for doing this with a gh5 , i've watched a bunch of reviews but i couldn't find a proper video with the gh5 on the gimbal (in english or german) ...
i'm filming with the gh5 over a year and i'm not sure wich one i should buy the crane2 or the crane plus.. i'm filming for fun and vacation-stuff .. probably the crane plus is easier to handle right?
they both can do the same functions right?
Loving your content man! And i love your style :D Reminds me of Peter Mckinnon, and I love Peter Mckinnon... so, I love your stuff aha
Looks like a great gimbal. Thanks for the video
Great review Levi, definitely a sweet day trip rig for the portability factor for wanting to pack a small gimbal. Love the mass variety of heaver lenses you can use on the Crane 2 as well, definitely a huge fan of their lineup.
Thank you so helpful I'm getting one soon I have a silly question about carrying it is it okey to put it in a bag like that or do I have take the case with me especially for trips won't be damage ?
Informative and very nicely shot.
Very interesting, I am new to filming. Just started with a couple of GoPro cameras. Going to upgrade my SLR to a video system next. Your videos are really inspirational to me. Found you on the "Pure Living for Life" RUclips and have watched everything you have out there since, except "Untethered" haven't found that anywhere yet. Love it keep posting.
Great video as always man! Personally I think that if I had to pick one up I'd rather get the crane 2 still... or the ronin s whenever that comes out :D The small size and the features for the price is still intriguing thought
My huge question is: GH5 only has manual focus for slow motion. So how do you keep focus on a slow motion tracking shot when the GH5 is on the gimbal?
Set focus ahead of time, or just change focus with my hand right as I’m framing the shot.
All of this video was shot manual focus actually, except for some shots of me.
Or sometimes I just mess up the focus completely like the skateboard shot at the beginning/end - so I just made them title shots instead haha
keep up the good work, praying for you man.
Thank you for your honest and real life scenario review :)
Thanks, Great review!Great footage! Would be working with a camera like the Sony FS5?
great review Levi! Thanks for sharing
I really like your video, speciale your color tone, would you share how to you do your color correction
Great review! But where did you film? Which city/town/region? It´s beautiful there!
I say in the video......
Vancouver : )
Oh... sorry, I mus have missed it...:-( Shame on me ;-)
I'm using the Zhiyun Crane 2 since a few days, excellent product, but found already some flaws which I don't really like:
1. I'm connecting with the little USB cable my Canon 77D to the zhiyun... problem? The flip screen is then VERY limited to its flipping use because hitting the cable just behind, screen blocked, can't be flipped up nor down anymore... kind of.... bad point.
2. Also, speaking flip screen: the Zhiyun must be balanced with your cam, the way you use it! If the flipscreen of your cam stands out, you'll need to re-balance the zhiyun for best performance, as as little weight it seems to be, it is weight which plays with the gravity, so unbalances the position... So, always balance the zhiyn the way you'd shoot (cable? flip screen opened? etc....
3. Using a battery back on my cam, so now I can't switch the zhiyuns position anymore to top down, as the arms are colliding, due to the igher cam position...
4. there's non, that's all... just 3! :-)a
But anyway, can't shoot w/o anymore, what a beast! :-)
Wondering nobody talked about my 3 bad points above, and reviews I've seen some, those points weren't covered.
Good video ! This model has trepitations and the image trembles a bit, the v2 model I think is thinner and smoother! regards
What monitor is it your using here? What dual handle setup too? Looks like a great combination
I'm looking for a dual handle grip, did you ever find one?
@@chereihbeats I ended up buying the ZHIYUN crane dual handle grip. Not the gealest out there but it's a great bit of kit.
@@joewilliams3177 This one? www.ebay.com/itm/273827145247
Mate I love your colouring! Do you sell LUTs?
hiya, thanks for the review, which polarising or nd filter do you have on the GH5 thats the next thing i need to get along with the gimbal.
3:45 "Wow seeing that?! An alien with some strange device approaching us!"
Hey Nice vid! Will this work with a Sony NX80?
I have this same gimbal and use it with the sony a7iii and 16-35mm f4 lens. I want to get a monopod to use with the Gimbal but don't want to spend $320 on a monopod. I don't know if it's smart to get the $15 amazon basics one as it may not hold the gimbal or break. any recommendations?
What LUTs did you use on this video? It looks really nice!
Josh McGuigan it's a Kodak one. He has video about it go check out :)
Hello, van you tell me what monitor did you use for see your recording and the stick to put it on? Thanks
How did you get that handle off? Ive tried everything
This crane plus seems a good and worth upgrade to the crane v2.
Hi, do you still use it? I have some questions about it maybe somebody can answer me. 1. Seems like I set the smoothness and effectiveness of the motors by the app and then it doesn't remember. Should I always be connected when I want it to work as I set it in the app? 2 I was using and sometimes it did some random movements like it was in a delay rotating and then suddenly catch up itself. Weird. Maybe too much payload? A7rII + zeiss 35 1.4. Quite annoying anyway. Is the crane 2 more reliable or I just set it up wrong? I really appreciate any answer.
Hey Levi, I bought Crane Plus right after they came out and have yet to use it. I brought it out last night and set it up and tried to do the firmware and software upgrade and found there is no firmware available and the software wouldn't load. I also tried to get the app but was unsuccessful but after I write this I'm going to try again. Do you think I've missed my chance on everything, that the device has run its course because I didn't see it listed any longer. Your thoughts on the matter would be helpful and appreciated. Thank you!
Contact customer support
Hi! Maybe You can help me? :) I dont know what to buy, Crane 2 or Crane Plus. Filming mostly with GH5/12-35mm (but thinking about bigger lenses in far future :) ) Crane 2 is really better with stabilisation, or screen is the only benefit for me now? Some users talking that Crane 2 is has very "fat" handle and its uncomfortable to use, very hard to hold in one hand, some talking that additional weight of Crane 2 helps when filming. Unfortunately its impossible to compare this products in store in my city, in your video looks that Crane 2 is just a little bit bigger than Crane Plus, and speci said that only 300 grams heavier.
As i understand payload of Crane Plus is good for my setup, but maybe Crane 2 is better. I want one gimbal for local projects and for travel and i dont know what to do :)
And sorry for my bad English :)
@orptv. I think the crane 2 is to heavy. Honestly. And don't even mention the ronins. Way to heavy.
I genuinely think it makes a different to your shots if you're constantly thinking of putting your camera down. And logging those gadgets around all day is a real pain.
But it all depends on the weight of your camera ofc.
so it it worth getting over MOZA AirCross?
I'm wondering the same thing.
Crane plus or Ronin SC?
Hi, thank you for your video! Does the crane plus connect with the camera in some way (Bluetooth?) in order to control the focus?
There is a plug like a cord! Bluetooth is for the crane and the cellphone I think!
Wish your videos would show up in my damn homepage feed...I had to dig to find this video. Anyway, great shots, great review. Would like hear your thoughts on the Ronin-S once you get your hands on one.
Awesome video, I'm sold
Cool review, I enjoyed it.
Those colors are breathtaking man !! The look so washed out vintage, love it! Any particular LUT u are using?
I think he has used the simple orange teal LUT.
hey bro!! A little question! What follow focus recomend for zhiyun crane plus? Thanks
does thi
s fully work with the m50 canon
hey
thanks for that video !
what monitor are you using on that gimbal ? :)
I too would like to know what monitor he's using!
Will this work with my Canon 7d mark ii with the sigma 24 105 f4? I also have the Sony a7 iii
What’s the best 4K camera to use with the Crane Plus?
Can you write back and tell me if this Crane plus can work with a Canon 80d? Can't seem to find the correct info anywhere...Thanks!
It should as long as you don't have a massive lens on
Do you think I can use the Sony a7iii with a 24mm 1.4 on the crane plus ?
What parts did you use for the crane 2 so you have the monitor on the side?
It looks like this is another gimbal that blocks the camera screen. Not a big deal if you have an articulating screen or external but I thought we were past that design flaw. And no QR plate just makes me smh. I use Arca Swiss across all my devices and other than the Moza Air it seems tough to find. Excellent video though.
Thanks for being awesome!
Did you use any IBIS in the camera or image stabilization in the lens
both
what and where is the dual handle? cant' see or find anywhere. thanks
Thanks for the great review！Btw where can I find the backpack in the video lol. Looks really nice
It’s called and explore 40 by shimoda desisgns
Nice to meet you and gimbal for movie
What attachment mount did you use for the monitor? That has been my main issue with gimbals, as I shoot on a camera sans articulating screen.. thanks!
ordinary ball mount
Nice review and vid! Sending some sub love from Toronto Canada 🇨🇦