8:52 That comment about being right or left handed, you are incorrect that you can move the joint to the other side. It needs to be on that side otherwise your lens will always cause the camera to point down when balancing.
Dude, thank you so much! I just got my Crane v2 yesterday, I watched another 9 minute video that didn’t really help. At right under 9 minutes your video actually helped me UNDERSTAND each axis and I got it balanced perfectly. Thanks!! Sub.
Thank you for your tutorial. I watched a few videos and still couldn't figure out how to level my gimbal. Your video was exactly what I needed. Very helpful!
Thanks Kraig! That last axis was hard to figure out from the manual so glad you made this video. Also love the manfrotto qr use, I've got a couple of those and will put em to good use.
I actually don't know what I would have done without this video, thankyou so much! I'm going to be that crazy person running down the street now and testing it out 😅
Hey kraig! I wanted to confirm; once you have a quick release plate and first balance your cam, then take it off and want to put the cam back on (with the same lens), you don't have to rebalance it right? one of the main perks of having the quick release plate?
Hi,I've just uploaded a Sony A6500 cinematic test video.I'm not sure if I should keep or sell the camera.Please check it out and please suggest what should I do.The new gh5 is pretty good.Can you guys please tell me what should I do?please.
Hey Kraig, just a quick question. Why don't you just leave the Manfrotto plate in place on the Zhiyun crane at all times? All you would have to do the next time is pop your camera on maybe make minute adjustments and you would be good to go. no? Or maybe that's what you do but for the purpose of this video, you showed how to balance it. Anyway thanks for this. Love your channel.
Hey Kraig. Looking at getting a Zhiyun V2. I shoot mainly with Panasonic G7; it was either going to be that or the M, but I think it long term the V2 would be better. Do you have any advice?
I have a Lumix G7 with the lens it comes with which is 14-42, I'm trying to staiblize it but it just doesn't stay in position it will fall back into place. Do you think my camera is to light?
Hi,I've just uploaded a Sony A6500 cinematic test video.I'm not sure if I should keep or sell the camera.Please check it out and please suggest what should I do.The new gh5 is pretty good.Can you guys please tell me what should I do?please.
Hi, there. Very nice video! I have a question though; when you're using your gymbal to film outdoors using ND filter in a wedding, for example. And then you need to quickly get ready to start filming indoors. What do you do? Remove the filter and switch the gymbal on, even though it is not properly balanced, dyou use the ND filter to shoot indoors, or do you use a second gymbal? Thanks for your time!
tricky at first as the tightening knobs get in the way. so far the zy play app does not work to show any cam/vdo window. Using a s9+.. this is god also for the m2 !
Found your balancing video to be the most helpful but we still can’t seem to get our Sony a6000 to balance out. Any tips? We saw a comment somewhere that they’re a6000 was too heavy in the back and they needed to buy a lense to make it more front heavy so that it would balance. Is this the only option? I feel like we’ve tried every single position there is! HELP PLEASE! lol
I am trying to figure out why my handle is spinning after a couple test shots? I just bought the crane and I need more practice balancing my a7s2, but the spinning handle is puzzling. Any suggestions? Thank you!
Confused about that last bit-- what were you pushing on the back of the gimbal to test if it was level-- I often feel mine is not level but didn't know I could adjust that! Or maybe my eyes are not level, HAHAHA
Hi Craig. Thanks for all this information.How do you compare with glidecam hd2000? I´m wondering if I get better performance with that equipment.Are you closing Wedding film school, meaning that all your videos will be deleted?? Nooooo... please
i have a canon 6d mark ii ( 765 grams ) + a tamron 24-70 ( 825 grams ) total 1600 grams. would you advise me to buy a zhiyun v2? or will it be too much to handle? please advice me. or should i buy a smaller lens to make it lighter for the gimbal?
Hi! I like the idea of having a realease plate on the gimbal and on the tripod or monopod. Super quick set up on both. Any thoughts on which base or quick release plate will be good for the new Zhiyun Crane 2? Any thoughts?
Hey quick question. I am getting Crane V2, i wanna know why do you use the manfrotto quick release plate?i thought they have the plate included in the box. I am new to gimbal world, so can i use the gimbal without the manfrotto qr plate? Thanks!
SONY USERS.....The crane needs a certain amount of weight to be able to balance properly. My a6500 would not balance until i had a 55-210 mm which has some weight to it. To use a smaller lens you must add weight to the camera rig or you will never truly balance it....none of these videos explain that as most people only care about the max payload of the gimbal.
I've seen in an another review that if you hold it in front of a subject it has some movement vertical movement up and down because it doesn't stabilize on that axis. Can anyone confirm that?
Hiya, thanks very much for this video Kraig, although I need help with a certain aspect of the device. I can balance the camera on the Crane Plus just fine, but I find it almost impossible to balance the camera once I have attached a Rode Mic or a hot shoe phone mount (with a Galaxy S9 attached). This has become very frustrating and I want to know if there is an easy fix for this. Thanks in advance.
Hello, I'm using this with a heavy setup: a 6d with a Sigma 24mm 1.4. At 6:30 in your video, I have to scoot the camera all the way to the right side to balance, but I noticed the right motor always hits the bottom motor. Is this bad or are you not supposed to tilt the crane on that side?
I use the exact same setup with the rc2 plates and monopod. I some times get a micro jitter when using my gh4. no matter how hard I try to balance I still get that problem
Hi Kraig, I have just purchased the Zhiyun myself and really would love to know how you handle changing the zoom whilst holding the stabiliser? Also I am using a 24-70 lens- do you think that is too big for the stabiliser to handle? Many thanks. Samantha
Hi,I've just uploaded a Sony A6500 cinematic test video.I'm not sure if I should keep or sell the camera.Please check it out and please suggest what should I do.The new gh5 is pretty good.Can you guys please tell me what should I do?please.
Hi Kraig, if you orient the long side of the plate along the lens axis, when you move to the MHXPRO-2W head, do you need to rotate the plate? Btw, watched all videos on your two channels, awesome work!
I can't "move" the camera freely after balancing. It goes straight "to the middle" - or where it's supposed to sit as the perfect balance point. But I can't just put it "still" in the air. Whats wrong?
Just picked one of these up a few weeks ago. Couple questions: Do you change the speeds of it following in majestic mode or any other settings in the app, or change the deadzones of when majestic mode doesn't work after a certain angle? Still trying to figure that out. With this lens, is it able to go upside down without switching it to "selfie" mode first? With my lens setup I have to switch orientation if I want to do it inverted otherwise the joints hit each other (I need to stop using a cine on it anyway lol, just haven't gotten the 16-35 yet)
Hello Kraig Adams had you tried or compared the autofocus update on the Fuji XT2. Do you know if Sony will have an update to make the autofocus on the A7SII ? Is not bad, but could be better. I am planning on getting the A7SII just because of the low light on video. Let me know what do you think about it. I know you use Sony. I am just looking for options. Great videos.
I would suggest if you have some more money to spend,go for Sony A6500.Great camera for its price range.Check out my cinematic test video of the A6500 in my channel.I think it will help you decide.
Hi, I have trouble balancing my Zhiyun Crane 2. I have a Sony A7SII with a 50mm Zeiss Lens. I would like to know if there is a reason I can't balance my gimbal, and if there is a solution to this problem. Thank You
Hi,I've just uploaded a Sony A6500 cinematic test video.I'm not sure if I should keep or sell the camera.Please check it out and please suggest what should I do.The new gh5 is pretty good.Can you guys please tell me what should I do?please.
Thanks Kraig this will be very helpful to a lot of people. I'm looking at the 'Herringtons' set up of a A6500 a Crane and the 16mm pancake lens because I want to have it permanently setup. If I could get away with using the Crane-M as well that would be better again as I shoot for an event company and travel on planes a lot - so lightweight is king for all my stuff.
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8:52 That comment about being right or left handed, you are incorrect that you can move the joint to the other side. It needs to be on that side otherwise your lens will always cause the camera to point down when balancing.
you got the best "how to balance vid" most of the other video i watch was kinda worthless. good job!!
This is, by far, the best zhiyun crane balance tutorial on UA-cam. I’ve used this twice now that I’ve upgraded to a different camera.
most simplest straightforward tutorial on balancing the crane. Thanks so much
Dude, thank you so much! I just got my Crane v2 yesterday, I watched another 9 minute video that didn’t really help. At right under 9 minutes your video actually helped me UNDERSTAND each axis and I got it balanced perfectly. Thanks!! Sub.
Thank you! wasted my time watching 5-6 different videos on the setup process before coming to yours... which was direct, concise and helpful.
best gimbal setup video on youtube. after 2 years, I am still checking it to remember how to fix that last axis :)
🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾 I so needed this video as I recently purchased this and had trouble balancing it.
Thank you for your tutorial. I watched a few videos and still couldn't figure out how to level my gimbal. Your video was exactly what I needed. Very helpful!
The best description ever for Zhiyun Crane on UA-cam - awesome!!
That third step was what i was lacking! Thank you for this video, so helpful!
The best balancing video for the crane plus. Thanks
The only zhiyun stabilize video that really helped me! Thanks
Thanks Kraig! That last axis was hard to figure out from the manual so glad you made this video. Also love the manfrotto qr use, I've got a couple of those and will put em to good use.
I actually don't know what I would have done without this video, thankyou so much! I'm going to be that crazy person running down the street now and testing it out 😅
Awesome video! Most helpful out of all of The ones I've found.
Hi mate. fantastic tutorial. Could you please post the link to the lens you use on your Crane ? Thanks in advance
This is awesome! What are the advantages and disadvantages of this compared to a steadicam?
I would say its better because you can focus on the the shot rather than trying to make sure its keep a steadicam stable but thats just my opinion :)
Finally! Yes! I thought you would never get it. I wanna get one too.
I've got this gimbal and I feel like you made balancing it way harder than it needs to be. Good demonstration and explanation video though.
Hey kraig! I wanted to confirm; once you have a quick release plate and first balance your cam, then take it off and want to put the cam back on (with the same lens), you don't have to rebalance it right? one of the main perks of having the quick release plate?
wow it’s natural tutorial no cutting and editing...unlike the others. Thank u sir i will buy zhiyun crane 3?
Just curious, why is this particular video in 60fps? Also would love to know your settings for the gimbal within the app.
I shot this with my camera. I do a ton of slow motion so I almost always shoot 60fps
tis helped me out tremendously and was super easy to follow! Thanks man!
zhiyun crane vs beholder for canon 5d mk3? which is better??
Hi Kraig, greetings from Italy! Could you say why you have choose the zhiyun crane vs the feiyu ones? You rock. Bye
Hi,I've just uploaded a Sony A6500 cinematic test video.I'm not sure if I should keep or sell the camera.Please check it out and please suggest what should I do.The new gh5 is pretty good.Can you guys please tell me what should I do?please.
Thank you so much, this is the most helpful balancing video I've seen.
Always helps me out when the settings get messed up again! Thx Kraig! Tho a more minimal version would be nice 😉
Hey Kraig, just a quick question. Why don't you just leave the Manfrotto plate in place on the Zhiyun crane at all times? All you would have to do the next time is pop your camera on maybe make minute adjustments and you would be good to go. no?
Or maybe that's what you do but for the purpose of this video, you showed how to balance it. Anyway thanks for this. Love your channel.
Hey Kraig. Looking at getting a Zhiyun V2. I shoot mainly with Panasonic G7; it was either going to be that or the M, but I think it long term the V2 would be better. Do you have any advice?
I have a Lumix G7 with the lens it comes with which is 14-42, I'm trying to staiblize it but it just doesn't stay in position it will fall back into place. Do you think my camera is to light?
Ah this is the issue I am having with the same camera. What did you end up doing?
I found some (door) draught excluders. They're full of sand, quite heavy. I bought two for a light stand, but they'd be good here too.
Kraig! Have you change your screen or just bought some glass protection for it? Can you add it to your kit?
Hi,I've just uploaded a Sony A6500 cinematic test video.I'm not sure if I should keep or sell the camera.Please check it out and please suggest what should I do.The new gh5 is pretty good.Can you guys please tell me what should I do?please.
Hi, there. Very nice video! I have a question though; when you're using your gymbal to film outdoors using ND filter in a wedding, for example. And then you need to quickly get ready to start filming indoors. What do you do? Remove the filter and switch the gymbal on, even though it is not properly balanced, dyou use the ND filter to shoot indoors, or do you use a second gymbal? Thanks for your time!
Is the nikon d7100 or d7200 worth upgrading to? Please help. Thanks
tricky at first as the tightening knobs get in the way. so far the zy play app does not work to show any cam/vdo window. Using a s9+.. this is god also for the m2 !
is this gimbal compatible with the Canon Camera EOS t5i?
FYI you should link to the Manfrotto base plate that's on B&H. Cheaper there and there's only 2 left on amazon.
Found your balancing video to be the most helpful but we still can’t seem to get our Sony a6000 to balance out. Any tips? We saw a comment somewhere that they’re a6000 was too heavy in the back and they needed to buy a lense to make it more front heavy so that it would balance. Is this the only option? I feel like we’ve tried every single position there is! HELP PLEASE! lol
Curious about your lighting setup for this video. What are the 2 lights we see bouncing on the ceiling?
I am trying to figure out why my handle is spinning after a couple test shots? I just bought the crane and I need more practice balancing my a7s2, but the spinning handle is puzzling. Any suggestions? Thank you!
why don't you mount the gimbal to the tripod. I always mount the gimbal to tripod when balancing to make sure it not fall off.
Confused about that last bit-- what were you pushing on the back of the gimbal to test if it was level-- I often feel mine is not level but didn't know I could adjust that! Or maybe my eyes are not level, HAHAHA
Hi Craig. Thanks for all this information.How do you compare with glidecam hd2000? I´m wondering if I get better performance with that equipment.Are you closing Wedding film school, meaning that all your videos will be deleted?? Nooooo... please
i have a canon 6d mark ii ( 765 grams ) + a tamron 24-70 ( 825 grams ) total 1600 grams. would you advise me to buy a zhiyun v2? or will it be too much to handle? please advice me. or should i buy a smaller lens to make it lighter for the gimbal?
Hi! I like the idea of having a realease plate on the gimbal and on the tripod or monopod. Super quick set up on both. Any thoughts on which base or quick release plate will be good for the new Zhiyun Crane 2? Any thoughts?
Hey quick question. I am getting Crane V2, i wanna know why do you use the manfrotto quick release plate?i thought they have the plate included in the box. I am new to gimbal world, so can i use the gimbal without the manfrotto qr plate? Thanks!
Excellent tutorial. 10/10 Topmarks
SONY USERS.....The crane needs a certain amount of weight to be able to balance properly. My a6500 would not balance until i had a 55-210 mm which has some weight to it. To use a smaller lens you must add weight to the camera rig or you will never truly balance it....none of these videos explain that as most people only care about the max payload of the gimbal.
you can adjust the settings via the App, so even lighter setups (a6500 + 16-50) will be balanced correctly..
I've seen in an another review that if you hold it in front of a subject it has some movement vertical movement up and down because it doesn't stabilize on that axis. Can anyone confirm that?
Hiya, thanks very much for this video Kraig, although I need help with a certain aspect of the device. I can balance the camera on the Crane Plus just fine, but I find it almost impossible to balance the camera once I have attached a Rode Mic or a hot shoe phone mount (with a Galaxy S9 attached). This has become very frustrating and I want to know if there is an easy fix for this. Thanks in advance.
Car Obsession did you ever get this sorted? I’m now having this problem since buying a rode mic. Very frustrating!!
Hello,
I'm using this with a heavy setup: a 6d with a Sigma 24mm 1.4.
At 6:30 in your video, I have to scoot the camera all the way to the right side to balance, but I noticed the right motor always hits the bottom motor. Is this bad or are you not supposed to tilt the crane on that side?
This was perfect. THANKS!!
I use the exact same setup with the rc2 plates and monopod. I some times get a micro jitter when using my gh4. no matter how hard I try to balance I still get that problem
gotta have that in body stabilization like the A7Sii hazzzzzz
Hi Kraig,
I have just purchased the Zhiyun myself and really would love to know how you handle changing the zoom whilst holding the stabiliser? Also I am using a 24-70 lens- do you think that is too big for the stabiliser to handle?
Many thanks.
Samantha
Hi,I've just uploaded a Sony A6500 cinematic test video.I'm not sure if I should keep or sell the camera.Please check it out and please suggest what should I do.The new gh5 is pretty good.Can you guys please tell me what should I do?please.
Hi Kraig, if you orient the long side of the plate along the lens axis, when you move to the MHXPRO-2W head, do you need to rotate the plate? Btw, watched all videos on your two channels, awesome work!
I have same quick release and just cant configure with a6500 + batis 25 f2. Bottom arms always touching, is there any chance to figure this issue out?
I can't "move" the camera freely after balancing. It goes straight "to the middle" - or where it's supposed to sit as the perfect balance point. But I can't just put it "still" in the air. Whats wrong?
Could you level your Glide Gear gimbal like that as well? I always have to level my shots in post.
Would this be compatible with a cannon sl2
which settings do you use for the zhiyun crane?
Hi Kraig, is it possible to change focal length on the zoom lens without having to re-balance each time? Thanks!
Depends on the lens design. Some have internal zoom, those should be ok,
during setup the 3rd axis motor kept hitting the 1st motor
any advise
1st n 2nd axis setup were both ok
Curious have you set this up with a Nikon DSLR 5600
What frame rate are you shooting at?
Finally... thank you!
Awesome, thank you for making this so clear.
Just picked one of these up a few weeks ago. Couple questions:
Do you change the speeds of it following in majestic mode or any other settings in the app, or change the deadzones of when majestic mode doesn't work after a certain angle? Still trying to figure that out.
With this lens, is it able to go upside down without switching it to "selfie" mode first? With my lens setup I have to switch orientation if I want to do it inverted otherwise the joints hit each other (I need to stop using a cine on it anyway lol, just haven't gotten the 16-35 yet)
Can I use it with the fuji xt2 with the grip on?
This is very helpful, thank you
Hello Kraig Adams had you tried or compared the autofocus update on the Fuji XT2.
Do you know if Sony will have an update to make the autofocus on the A7SII ? Is not bad, but could be better.
I am planning on getting the A7SII just because of the low light on video. Let me know what do you think about it. I know you use Sony. I am just looking for options. Great videos.
Do the new Sony 100mm f/2.8 review please!!!!
why the tape on the sony logo? cool video bro!
M I N I M A L
what camera would you reccomend under $500
I would suggest if you have some more money to spend,go for Sony A6500.Great camera for its price range.Check out my cinematic test video of the A6500 in my channel.I think it will help you decide.
Hi, I have trouble balancing my Zhiyun Crane 2. I have a Sony A7SII with a 50mm Zeiss Lens. I would like to know if there is a reason I can't balance my gimbal, and if there is a solution to this problem. Thank You
Keep practicing. Just takes getting used to.
Where did you get your base plate?
This is a VERY old video. We use manfrotto base plates on everything
@@WeddingFilmSchool thank you
Thanks this helped a lot
Great advice
BRO when i point my MY LENS down its TOO FUKIN LONG IT HITS THE HANDLE. help?
Akabo de comprar uno gracias exelente video
cool video bro!
This was helpful, thank you!!
Thank you!
very helpful thanks
I'll stick with my Beholder EC1 as its hold almost 5lbs...but good video.
ajmash agree. and its compatible with manfrotto plate
Great video - thanks for sharing :)
Lovin the shirt
I use a 6D with a 17-40 and manfrotto quick release haha
Thanks Man
do not forget to put the battery, card and mic ( in case using one ) before starting to balance :)
Anybody knows where to get the crane in the UK? I just don't really trust the sellers on ebay..
Hi,I've just uploaded a Sony A6500 cinematic test video.I'm not sure if I should keep or sell the camera.Please check it out and please suggest what should I do.The new gh5 is pretty good.Can you guys please tell me what should I do?please.
Your best bet is amazon. Even here in the states it was hard to find a retailer with it in stock.
I'll take a look, thanks. Really? I always kinda thought it's easy to get gear in the US, you got them big stores such as B & H.
Michal Spišiak B&H is only in New York. I live in Boston so I get most of my stuff online
nice one at 60 fps! 🙌🏼
very helpful
thanks
Thanks Kraig this will be very helpful to a lot of people. I'm looking at the 'Herringtons' set up of a A6500 a Crane and the 16mm pancake lens because I want to have it permanently setup. If I could get away with using the Crane-M as well that would be better again as I shoot for an event company and travel on planes a lot - so lightweight is king for all my stuff.
why should you Calibration it
Looks like a lot of work just trying to see review on how to use it thanks kraig Adams 👍🏼
whats up with the noise and the high frame rate? Not a Kraig Adams vid.
shot and edited by yours truly
No worries ma dude. Thats why you're there.
Adam Hamwey Good job!
EF Media shot on a canon camera lol. Used to be impressed with the 70D quality but now with my G85 I think it's terrible in comparison.
thanks a lot..!