Zhiyun Crane M2S: Small & Mighty Cheap!

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[LouieMiLLz]

These products are becoming over kill lol.... Its only a $100 difference! I've learned over the years that it is best to wait and save for the gear you want to upgrade to vs buying the lesser version. In the long run you will pay double for what you originally wanted.... In the mean time make the gear you have work for you!

[petesilva]

You are a saviour for all APC users like me. Got Tamaron Lens after watching your video and absolutely loving it. Looking forward to checking this out, thanks Arthur

[IAmXjazzx]

It is amazing to see M2S having a similar payload to M3! I thought they would be different since the price is different. And it's great for beginners who don't need too many additional features on a gimbal.

[ThePhilharmonicStudios]

Idk bro.. by seeing your family on the video montage got me a smile and i starting thinking how beautiful life is ✨

[roguethunder]

Wow it's shocking how similar it is to the m3 seems great for smaller cameras

[CK-qsvr]

I especially like the quick release plate on M2S and M3. It saves so much time as I have no need to rebalance it after removing the setup. M2S almost has the same stability and payload capacity as M3. Given the price and features, M2S would be a better option for my APSC setup.

[JackCaptainSparrow]

Had my finger hovering on the "Buy it Now" button on the M2S and so thank you for the great review, it will be here Tuesday! Taking my new Sony ZV 310 on a 2 month Europe trip in April, and with this item am ready. Your channel is really well done, easy to watch and listen to, you are thorough without too much over production or filler stuff.... you seem to have this down perfectly! Maybe you could bring your wife onboard, ala Tony And Chelsea Northrup!
Thanks again for your channel and great work on your content, I your newest sub!

[NguyenHa-ebcp]

Hi Authur! I got my crane m3 on the first day released. I tested it with my sony 7c and sigma 85mm f1.4 DG DN and it worked. But it seems like it reached right at the edge of capacity payload. if I put my ND filter on the sigma lens then it will stop working sometimes. It can work well with only the body and the lens (no hood, no filter). So the maximum weight payload of M3 is about 1150 gr. Great video by the way. It makes me not regret buying the crane m3 instead of m2s. I think the crane m2s can't handle my combo a7c and 24mm GM or sigma 85 DG DN.

[FrankFang]

M2S is more for beginners who're on a tight budget but wish to get an easy-to-use gimbal on the go. I think this gimbal just precisely hit this group of people. It's a much better choice than those phone gimbals, either from price or functionalities.

[pergunnareriksson]

Thanks for an informative and - just like the M2S - compact interview! I picked up the Moza Mini-P at a bargain price a couple of months ago. Happy to see more manufacturers catering for the action-camera-to-APS-C-crowd users!

[Virtualvideos]

Thanks for sharing.
I tested my Crane m3 not the "M2s" yesterday, I love it.
The only issue I had was the portrait mode, it just not work well for smartphones. I don't know the reason! turns off after 1-2min.
Horizontal way the smartphone works well.

[amarajitproductions]

M2S is very suitable for APS-C camera+lens due to total weight not exceeding 2.2 lbs

[MrAlfredkwok]

So happy for you with the second baby coming!

[MrTechTok]

super insightful review! and congrats on the baby!

[ryane]

pease do a video balancing both the M3 and M2 with apsc.Then go in the field and show what the controlss do and how to use them.Never used a gimbal and bought a m3.Thank you.

[dannygoodman]

wow, super fancy Arthur review content, detailed and helpful, this ZHIYUN M2S really expecting, especially for this small size, super stable performance, and affordable price

[KRXOVRmedia]

Thank you sooo much for this! I was considering the M3, but this looks like a WAY better match for my basic needs.

[ryanwang]

With CRANE M2S, if feels like you are basically just shooting with your camera in hand. Incredible!!!

[kalel]

Great video; your delivery is fantastic.

[robbiebacolod]

I'm so glad you made this review. Thanks man!