ZHIYUN Crane M2 [Official] 4 in 1 Handheld 3-Axis Gimbal Stabilizer for Smartphone, Action Camera, Gopro and Mirrorless Camera

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I looked at the batteries, and there was a bit of oxide on the contacts, which I managed to clean with a coin, I think. To me, it just seems like a great option for those who travel often and don't want to carry heavy equipment. Well for anyone who may be interested it is a total freakin' nightmare trying to do firmware updates with zhiyun.

Featuring a more easy-to-use quick setup system and smart lock design, as well as six creative operation modes, Crane M2 easily goes wherever you go and offers endless possibilities for your everyday creation. Featuring a more easy-to-use quick setup system and smart lock design, as well as six creative operation modes, CRANE-M2 easily goes wherever you go and offers endless possibilities to your everyday creation. This was my first mistake, when I thought I would just learn it on the go, but looking back, I would recommend thoroughly reviewing each mode first.For the life of me I can't get the computer to to connect with the gimbal despite downloading their USB cable support files, etc.

Other features include a quick-release camera mounting system, scale marks, and memory locks to make balancing easier for different types of cameras, and you can attach the mini tripod on the bottom to use it as a stand or if it's easier, for you to grip and control it. But, even during the most crucial moments of setting up, the tutorial would quickly rush past it or not show a close-up of the action at all. Instead of leveling off during motion, the camera will remain locked in position no matter which way or how far you move the gimbal, allowing for true POV shots. Having held heavier gimbals, I know how tiring it can become, but this one was very lightweight to use and to hold.Although I did not have the best start when trying to stabilize my camera or when trying to connect it to Wi-Fi, I'd be happy to put that experience past me, because this gimbal could be a really useful piece of equipment so as long as it fits your style of shooting and more importantly, it fits with your camera. If you are thinking of venturing into videography and looking for an entry gimbal, check out the compact ZHIYUN Crane M2, compatible with a variety of lightweight mirrorless, compact, and action cameras, as well as smartphones.

If you are approved you can complete your purchase immediately Representative example: Representative 19. That’s why we’ll make it in our best interest to offer you the very best option should you find them cheaper. Once I attached the tripod bottom, I didn't take it off, because it is that light, and I prefer having the option to safely put it down on the ground or use it as a tripod for filming certain clips. Secondly, changing the modes can be confusing too, because you don't simply run through each mode by pressing one button. The majority of cameras on the list allow taking photos, start and stop recording, as well as a zoom in and out option when using the gimbal handle.If you are relatively unfamiliar with filming equipment, as I am, ZHIYIN's Crane M2 handheld stabilizer looks very promising at the first glance. Then you hit continue and, finally, go back to “smartphone mode”, select Motion Timelapse mode again and tap Start.

Although I had previously used gimbals before when assisting on a shoot, I had never actually taken a brand-new one out of the box and blindly followed the included instructions from the get-go. Adopting a WiFi-and-Bluetooth control module, CRANE-M2 allows you to control your camera wirelessly through the gimbal handle. In fact even the previous version didn’t have any competition either, probably because the market for those compact cameras is constantly shrinking and not growing. The CRANE-M2 offers 360 pan, 310 tilt, and 324 roll rotation across six modes of operation, including POV and Vortex modes. However, this gimbal certainly isn't for anyone whose camera isn't on the list, primarily because of the size and weight.

This gimbal is well suited for those who use videography as an addition to their lifestyle or even business and less so for those who specialize in pro video work and need to use more substantial camera and lens combinations. The Zhiyun Crane M2 S is a small and portable gimbal with only 549g net weight, as large as a bottle, it also has the portability of the Crane M2 and the tech from the Crane M3. Most other gimbals are rather big to fit DSLRs or much smaller because they’re designed for smartphones. Just be aware that there will be a bit of a learning curve with the setup and with the rather unintuitive app.