Zhiyun Crane 2 Electronic Gimbal Review

Here's a review of a large electronic gimbal that I've been testing out recently, with some pretty impressive features: the Zhiyun Crane 2. I take you through a few of its features and take a bit of a look at its performance. I'd like to thank Zhiyun for loaning me a test sample of this gimbal.

Find it here (Amazon affiliate link - I earn a commission on purchases. Be sure to buy the right lens for your system):

[zwete]

Those batteries can be bought cheap off eBay and battery stores, so not strictly off the shelf, but easy to get hold off.

[maruwaanmoses]

Thanks for the review Chris! I literally bought one 1 week ago! 😁

[BenjaminKanarek]

My favourite...with the dual handle adapter, it is quite useful.

[NebulousFilms]

Thoughts on the feiyu tech a2000? I want an electronic gimbal but i also want to add a microphone and an external monitor. Wich do you think is best?

[nt]

if you update the firmware you get POV mode, which allows you to "roll-follow".

[tomyboy]

Great review as always. What about new DJI Ronin-S? Looking at some reviews, quality, compared to this two is definitely higher. Moza and Zayon also lacking decent support, which is deal breaker for me..

[nckotene]

I have the Crane 2 with the Canon 5D IV and it's a great combination. One tip I'd offer is to turn the joystick sensitivity down - you'll get much smoother footage.
The only slight downside for me is the slightly awkward mobile phone interface but that may be me!

[REZrblde]

Chris have you seen the new Ronin S though?

[rebbel]

"Then, finally.., turn on your Canon camera."
Was expecting to hear "bokeh" 😃

[laurentiudll]

the motion blur at 0:52 looks so bad.. how does the filmmaker fix that ? is it by lowering the shutter speed ?

[matijakrajnik]

Could you review the older non art version of the sigma 85mm f1.4?

[danielaargandonalowe]

Christopher, do you know any of these devices that can work with Fuji xt2??? Thank you for an excellent video!

[chrisdryer]

I have had problems by my own fault for adjusting the camera while it is on the gimbal, it will spin violently in circles. I tried getting the follow focus controls on my camera to work but i think it only works with 5Ds?

[AerialLensVideo]

Thank you for the great video!
HOW do you RESET THE TILT to horizontal/flat after using the PF mode with joystick, or the Follow mode? The tiny manual seems to contain very little about the many functions.

[Zerokun]

Chris, did you used the gimbal with the canon eos m3? I have the m5 and want to know if the focus of the gimbal works on canon mirrorless

[GapBahnDirk]

I would certainly like one, but Chris, please test the cheaper ($50), lighter compomise, the Yelangu S-60T "Steadicam" stabiliser. 70's technology, no batteries, but in many cases it gets the job done.

[dantellor]

I'm interested in your opinion on the Feiyu a2000, will you try it?

[GLAXxan]

VIDEO IDEA: try out the Helios 40-2 85mm either new or the old one!

[aftereffects]

Did zhiyun sent it to you or you bought it?

[automatisatorpeace]

Zhiyun Crane 2 ist the best gimbal, better than Ronin.