DJI Ronin S vs. Zhiyun Crane 2

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[DrAdnan]

They have another thing in common- they’re both out of my budget 😂.

[thefilmpoets]

Nice review Parker. I've been telling people that the Ronin-S had some special motors, glad you proved it.

[kcghostt]

DJI did a great job releasing the Ronin S Essential that's $499 instead of $749. That gives them a huge advantage over their competition, in my opinion.

[Bryceharpersmith_]

Awesome comparison. I’ve had the ronin s now for a week and a half. I’m a huge glidecam guy but had high hopes for the ronin s so I bought it. ITS FREAKING INCREDIBLE. I run the same setup as you except my main lens is a 24-70. I was filming a Doc in Alaska last week and was specifically shooting a high adventure salmon fishing trip where we flew out into the wilderness on a float plane. I wanted to get a super cinematic take off of the float plane so I had our fishing guide go full blast at 40mph high winds. 1DX mark ii at 70 mm smooth as butter even with all that wind. Blew my mind. Would of been an impossible shot on a glidecam and who has room for a regular ronin... I’m loving this thing.

[KwasnikPictures]

I LOVE the fact that your BTS guys is still using the Glidecam! <3

[DailyDrivenExotics]

Great review Parker! I just got my Ronin S and enjoyed watching this video. Keep up the great work. Oh and I'll let ya know how the Ronin S does out of a car moving significantly faster than what you guys were going! LOL Like 60+ mph.

[AlessandroSpenga]

I use the Crane 2 on every work I do with a smaller, lighter camera than the 1DXii and I can say it works pretty good, even with zoom lenses, which of course will change the balance of the gimbal. I did not experience some of the issues that Parker finds with an heavier camera. It does work very good if you don't need to get too extreme shots. So, if you use a lighter camera, maybe you're on the budget and maybe you shoot weddings or events (like I do) and you don't need to get crazy fast camera work, the Crane 2 is a very good choice and you will feel satisfied. Also, it now comes with the servo focus included.
However I see the Ronin S having one BIG advantage: you can see the camera screen! In my opinion, the real down side of the Crane 2 is that you can't properly see the screen. It isn't a problem if you have a flip screen or use accessories to mount an external monitor (that's what I do when I have the time). You will get used to that but sometimes it's just hard to use.
Awesome review Parker, really "real life" focused! You're always a great inspiration!

[DaveSincere]

This is a very THOROUGH, well thought out, comparison.

Thank you for putting your time and energy into this. I've been thinking about the DJI Ronin S. It looks phenomenal.

[nitnelav]

You can buy the Zhiyun Crane 2 Servo Follow Focus which you can focus perfectly with any type of camera or lens.

[uday]

Best gimble test, never felt board while watching.

Also learned new techniques of shooting.

[GriffinConway]

Parker all your videos are so well done. Really enjoy watching all your tutorials and comparisons. Thanks for sharing!

[axelvetter]

One advantage of the Crane 2 is that it's available. I've been waiting for my Ronin S for seven weeks now...

[brandontemple]

I just used the Ronin S first time the other day....game changer. insanely easy to balance/ quick set up, can actually see the screen, motion smoother, the thumb knob controller makes for quick pans

[nitnelav]

There are some settings in the Zhiyun Crane 2 menu that let you adjust the response time and speed!

[BOXINGEGO]

I just ordered the DJI Ronin-S on sale for $549 which is $200 off it's Reg. Price: of $749.00 from B&H Photo so my decision was a no brainer! I picked the RONIN over Zhiyun since it was the same price Limited Quantities remain it's the end of the year sales till New Years Eve! Better hurry and cop one! Thank me later!

[sannansaleh_]

finally! a genuine, comprehensive comparison video that doesn't include random vlogging shit and respects the viewers' time. Thank you so much!

[ammarbamatraf]

One of the best reviews and comparisons I have ever watched, I have a Crane 2 and seriously thinking about upgrading to Ronin S, BTW this is my first comment on youtube :) keep the good work.

[stoltzk]

I'm exhausted now after watching you run so much! lol.

[rtst]

I bought the DJI Ronin S with top hot shoe bracket and ext. GPS module around last Feburary due to the deep effect of this video,
and the weight of the gimbal set is only only only... 2 Kg (=4.4 lb) except the camera.
But, the quality and the stabilization ability of the Ronin s gimbal shows top priority in the market I thought.
Thank you so much...

[rafaelnrvl]

I'm about to get a gimbal and this review really helped me with my decision, thanks man! New sub!