Zhiyun Crane M2S: Small & Mighty Cheap!
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- Опубліковано 15 чер 2024
- In this video I check out the new Zhiyun Crane M2S compact gimbal. You can read specs and check out pricing here: geni.us/cranem2s
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Gear That I Use & Recommend:
CAMERAS:
For Photo & Video
▸ Sony A6100 (My Favorite) - geni.us/MyFavorite
▸ Sony A6400 (Better) - geni.us/BetterAPSC
▸ Sony A6600 (Best) - geni.us/BestAPSC
▸ Sony A7C (Full Frame) - geni.us/FullFrameA7C
For Video
▸ Sony ZV-E10 (Good) - geni.us/ZVE-10
▸ Sony FX30 (My Favorite) - geni.us/BeastASPC
APS-C LENSES:
▸ Sigma 18-50mm F2.8 (My Favorite) - geni.us/BestZoom
▸ Sony 11mm F1.8 (Best Ultrawide) - geni.us/BestUltraWide
▸ Sigma 16mm F1.4 (Best Wide Angle) - geni.us/Popular
▸ Sigma 30mm F1.4 (Affordable Street Lens) - geni.us/Street
▸ Sigma 56mm F1.4 (Best Portrait Lens) - geni.us/Portrait
FULL FRAME LENSES:
▸ Sigma 20mm F2 (My Favorite) - geni.us/FFSigma20mm
▸ Rokinon AF 14mm F2.8 (Best Ultrawide) - geni.us/Rokinon
▸ Tamron 28-75mm F2.8 G2 (Best Do-Everything Lens) - geni.us/TamronV2
▸ Sigma 85mm F1.4 ART (AMAZING Portrait Lens) - geni.us/SHARP85
▸ Sony 50mm Macro (The Only Macro I Own) - geni.us/SonyMacro
AUDIO:
▸ Zoom F3 (Love this Recorder) - geni.us/zoomf
▸ Audio-Technica AT875R Mic (What I Use) - geni.us/at875rmic
▸ DJI Mic (Best On-The-Go) - geni.us/djimice
▸ Acoustimac Sound Panels (Must-have) - geni.us/soundpanels
LIGHTING:
▸ SmallRig RC220D (Great Value) - geni.us/rc220dlight
▸ SmallRig RC220B (My Key Light) - geni.us/rc220
▸ Sofirn SP33 V3 (Best Mini Flashlight) - geni.us/bestflashlight
NICE-TO-HAVE ACCESSORIES:
▸ Feiyu Scorp Pro (Big Gimbal) - geni.us/scorppro
▸ Zyihun Crane M2S (Travel Gimbal) - geni.us/cranem2s
▸ Atomos Ninja V (Recording Monitor) - geni.us/ninja5
▸ SanDisk SD Cards - geni.us/sandisksd
▸ Sony ECM-B10 (Camera Mic) - geni.us/ecmb10mic
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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!
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
super insightful review! and congrats on the baby!
Thank you sooo much for this! I was considering the M3, but this looks like a WAY better match for my basic needs.
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
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.
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.
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I'm so glad you made this review. Thanks man!
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!
Thanks, Arthur for making such a good review as always! It is kind of surprising how similar the M2S is to the M3, makes me kind of regret getting the M3 haha. The quick-release system of the M3 is my favorite part of it, glad that M2S also has it, it really helps me a lot in terms of efficiency in my workflow.
Are you now satisfied?
Excellent review. Answered all my questions 💫
Great video; your delivery is fantastic.
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.
Great review. Needing a dual phone-mirrorless setup that wasn't overly large and overly overkill. this gimbal seems to fit the bill.
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.
Great vedio ! It seems really friendly for me as the newbie,affordable price ,delicated quick release plate,small size......
Good review as always! The part you compare the motor torque of the M3 and M2S is interesting, seems their max payloads are almost the same, while m2s is $100 cheaper. I'm gonna get one soon!
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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.
As always, a great video! Thank you for the comparison of the two gimbal! I would like to know does the cable also allow the Crane M2s to control the zoom on the ZV-1?
I have the Sony ZV-E10 and the Sony A6400 with the 12mm F2 Samyang and the Sigma 18-50mm f2.8 so this seems perfect for what I need!
With CRANE M2S, if feels like you are basically just shooting with your camera in hand. Incredible!!!
Wow it's shocking how similar it is to the m3 seems great for smaller cameras
I bought the m3combo and its amazing.i combined it withe sony zv1 and its always on the white bag.it charges during video and i was filming a cultural event almost 3 hours with one stop rec.my shoulder and hands the next day were normal.consider that ronin sc,carbon fiber pole extension,boya mic, a7iii and sony 35mm f1.8 is the standard set up.(sometimes and a feelworld monitor w/battery 6ah)zv1 tracking eye af is amazing with the zhiyun!!!the only thing its bother me is the zhiyun app,it s not dji and i cannot servo zoom during filming with the buttons on the m3 gimbal.. although it has the light wheel knob on the left.
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.
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!
i mean kinda , but the m2s tilts more , is lighter , charges faster , lasts longer , cheaper , smaller-ish , has a rubber grip infront and the m3 + bag and mic is not 350 , its actually 450
Great review - Thanks Arthur. 😊
nice review.. very informative. thank you!
Idk bro.. by seeing your family on the video montage got me a smile and i starting thinking how beautiful life is ✨
Thanks, defo looks more in price point for apsc line. Was that taken on a6400 with no ibis or the 6600? Just trying to gauge as I'm running the 18-50 on 6400, if that's the case then looked really good. What ND did you use on that lense BTW?
Thanks
Thanks for the great review :) Can the gimbal handle a6600 and tamron 11-20?
So happy for you with the second baby coming!
Great video and awesome channel! Do you think it would hold a Sony a6400 + Sony 18-135mm lens (a total of 729.15 grams)? I have the 18-135 and the sigma 56mm and was wondering which would be better to shoot video on. Thanks!
i wonder if it will fit a7c with kit len or teh 24 2.8G good video as ALWAYS!
Excellent review as always. With the newly launched Sony 1635PZ F4, can the m2s take the a7C with that lens, which is designed for video in the first place?
Nice review! But is it programmable via app? For set movements for timelapses, for example
More cheaper price compared with M3 but most of. function of M3, it’s totally meet all demand for a beginner, I like it!
The Amazon listing shows the quick release is included with the M2S.
Very informative 👍🏻 can I use the universal quick release plate for the m2s too? Best cinematic greetings from germany
Great review. I can't wait to have my own😭😭😭
Amazing, i want to use it with my a6000!!
Great video, thanks for this. I was trying to figure out what to buy, and this is very helpfull. the m2s appears to be the perfect candidate for my needs.
Still got one question, as I'm not sure if I understand it correctly or not:
Can I use the Universal Quick Release plate for M3 on the m2s ?
I'm about to order it, but wanted some confirmation first before spending nearly 100$ on it.
Thanks
Yes, it's the same quick-release plate. You can go to their store and ask their customer service.
*LOL I JUST Bought the Crane M2 a few months ago only to have them come out with THIS lmao!!! I might get this but is the Sigma 16mm heavier then the 18-50mm? or the about the same weight?*
M2S is very suitable for APS-C camera+lens due to total weight not exceeding 2.2 lbs
What’s up Arthur. Were you able to get the gimbal to work with the FX30? Use the gimbal buttons to control camera?
Very informative.
Can I use xt3 & xf 16- 55 ?
Thanks Arthur, , I like your contents, I have a6600 that I normally pair up with a 35mm f1.8, I like to be lightweight and carry all in my backpack everyday, with this 700-800g I feel comfortable. I am thinking about gettin a all-over zoom either the new 3 f2.8 that showed up this months sigma18-50, sony16-55, tokina17-70 either the oldest sony 18-104 f 4. my set up will be almost the same weight with the sigma but i loose my oss, or i will keep the stabilization with the tokina or the oldest sony f4 18-104 and have a little more zoom options but it will be heavier. Does this Zhiyun Crane M2S really weights 550 g or after you add pieces in the bag it weights differently?
My philosophy is "lightweight always with you in your backpack i better that heavy in a box left at home".
I was seeing in some other comparrisons the movements of the gimball.
With a bigger full frame body the is so smalll that the ocular gets in the way while movin the camera from "pavement level" to "ceiling level" can you please show all the movements that are possible with the a6600 mounted on a Zhiyun Crane M2S?
Or just tell me if the camera blocks the vertical twist because of ocular and so on?
Thanlks a lot.
Sorry for my 1 mile long text.
Thank you for being present here.
Have a nice day,
Max
do you recommend upgrading form M2 to M2s ?
naisu! gonna grab it now 🔥
Great video. Did you happen to try the A7C with smaller primes? Like the 28mm f2 or any of the smaller new primes that came out. Should be ok right? Thx.
You can refer this compatible list: zhiyun-website-shenzhen.oss-cn-shenzhen.aliyuncs.com/instruction/20230905/1693882689102-NKjPzM47.pdf
Perfect for my ZVE-10 😁
hi Arthur, i'm a big fans of u and i have liked all your videos. I bought the sigma 17-50mm and a a6100 because of you. I would like to keep everything as light as possible. so I wonder if the m2s can hold a6100+sigma 16-50mm with all the way out to 50mm? if not, can the m3 hold it? thank you very much!
You can refer this list:zhiyun-website-shenzhen.oss-cn-shenzhen.aliyuncs.com/instruction/20230905/1693882689102-NKjPzM47.pdf
Thanks, how about the control, could it support control the camera directly? ISO etc.?
You ever had an issue where your camera goes black and reboots moment you press the shutter? I had that happen couple of times today (was in cold weather).
would this handle the a6400, and sigma 16- 1.4 ? love your videos , and subscribed.
Sure💯
best of all time
its only about if you can balance your setup
@Arthur R do dyou know if I will be able to keep my peak design capture clip on to my camera or do I need to use the quick release plate?
Will this Gimble follow me face with the face tracking if I'm in front of the camera? Also does it work with the camera to control start and stop recording on the Gimble?
Thank you for a great review. Do you think this would be a suitable gimbal for A6600 with the Sony 18-105 f4 G lens. I have a feeling it might be too heavy. Thanks again.
totalling around 905 gram i think - it wont work
@@archfxt3619 OK, thank you.
How do you turn the thumbscrew on the universal quick-release baseplate without hitting the camera grip (where the pinky of your right hand would go if you were holding the camera without the gimbal)? The thumbscrew that allows (or stops) the camera to move up and down. @4:55 it looks like your grip is sticking forward enough to block the thumbscrew if you were to turn it, and it's blocking on mine. I can't figure this one out. Thanks for any hints or tips.
6:00 hey i want one too 🚗🚗🚗🚗 😂
beautiful family arthur. lucky man. May God keep you all happy and safe for eternity!
Hi, a quick question. Is there any low cost quick release plate which is suitable for M2s other than zhiyun? Pls reply❤
Hi ,
Can use Crane M2S gimbal for my Sony a6400 with sigma 16 mm lens ?
Yes, what is the answer of this? Did you get an answer?
Used M2 is very cheap nowadays. The stabilization is better or the same on M2S?
i bought brand new Zhiyun M2S then it appeared to have problem the first time i used it, the gimbal keep spinning to the right non stop like crazy, i tot probably i was unlucky and got defect one, i brought back the gimbal to the store where i bought it, it took 10 days for them to repair it, they said something wrong with the Joystick, but i refused to bring the repaired one home cos im not going to spent my money for repaired one. i didn't even use it yet. The shop decided to replace the unit with another brand new gimbal, and now after 1 week of using it, this brand new zhiyun M2S also had the same problem, the gimbal keep spinning around non stop like crazy, even though i didn't push anything or touch the joystick, this product is pure failure 🥴
Hi Thank you this video is really well done! I need a light gimbal for travelling, do you think that the M2S can be used with a Sony A7CR and a 20-60 mm sony? or it is better the M3S?
You may refer the compatible list: zhiyun-website-shenzhen.oss-cn-shenzhen.aliyuncs.com/instruction/20230905/1693882689102-NKjPzM47.pdf
Can you please setup this gimble with Canon M50 mark II with all wire connected.
Is it worth buying this or just get the older Ronin SC?
Hey can you please make a balancing video on this?
Hello! I have a Canon EOS 60D. What do u think, is this camera compatible with this gymbal? I mean of course I know its not on the compatibility list because its an older camera, but can I mount it and stabilize it? This camera is with mirror and a bit big: 5.7 x 4.2 x 3.1" (144.5 x 105.8 x 78.6mm) and almost 1000g with the kit lens. Any answer would be appreciate. Thanks
Excellent video 👍 can M2S hold Sony A1 and Sony 20f1.8 lens? Thank you in advance.
no , a1 is around 700 grams , the 20 is around 370 , thats over a kilo
I tested this on my channel, but with s3 and m3 with a Tamron lens. so short answer no. its able to lift it but you are limited in hitting your evf for low angles. unfortunately
@@MrTechTok whats your lens though , the ones he mentioned is like 370 grams lmao
hey, does face tracking work with 4k after connecting the gimbal?
Arthur..does it works for SONY A6400 with 16mm sigma? o r Sony lens 18-135mm?..I'm planning to buy it to use for traveling... what do you think?... or Should I go for the ZHIYUN CRANE M2...
Hi, Fernando. Please refer to our compatibility list: zhiyun-website-shenzhen.oss-cn-shenzhen.aliyuncs.com/instruction/20220721/1658372919655-wtcGWXPA.pdf
Awesome Video! Could you balance an a6400 with a Tamron 17-70 on it? Or would that be too heavy for it?
It would be too heavy unfortunately!
@@ArthurR I was about to ask the same. I do have the a6400 too, and I still don't know which lens I should buy, I'm between Tamron 17-70mm or sigma 18-50mm. What would you recommend? Knowing that I wanna use it for my work, I'm a tattooer, so I want something for both photo and videos. (it worries me the no ibis on a6400)
So:
-Sigma + a6400 + one of these gimbals
Or
-Tamron + a6400
Hope you can answer my questions, greetings from Mexico 🇲🇽
PS: I do have a Ronin SC, but you know is bigger and well, use it every day wouldn't be as easy as these Zhiyun.
@@braiancastor1552 Id go with the Sigma. It is better at close up photography so you could get cool wide angle tattoo shots.
@@ArthurR thank you so much for your time and help me out with your opinion 🙏🏼
@@ArthurR do you have a recommendation on a gimbal that could handle this setup? Tamron 17-70 and a6400
Is it possible to balance it with a battery grip? Sony a6400 with battery grip and 18-105 lens
Sony a6400 + tamron 17-70mm?????
Will it work??
If you dont buy the combo, do you still get the phone mount?
I wanna know if it can load sony6400+FE18-135? Can it control sony 6400 with wired control?
Hello, do you know if it is possible to use the gimbal with the camera in vertical? thanks.
Cost-friendly and strong! I can find no reason for not buying this gimbal
Will the NIKON D7100 with Kit 18-105MM Lens fit this Gimble?
Will it be able to hold weight of A7III+ fe85 F1.8mm ?
Works with Sony a6000, settings on camera changed to PC remote - cable must be hooked up to gimbal.
how to fix axis lock ?
Will the zv-e10 still fit it is in a protective cage? Thank you
So everytime you put the camera back on it has to be rebalanced?😮
congrats on baby #2
so the M2s has a brightness control instead of a zoom control? Seems like a downgrade for me as the original M2 was crazy cool in combination with any powerzoom lens or a RX100.
Pretty absurd that they don't tell you the max camera weight it can hold and just expect you to buy it and hope for the best.
Is possible to put the camera vertical with this gimbal?
Question a. I'm a little new to these things, but that is why I have the question if cameras these days, especially the alpha cameras, allow you to wirelessly transfer photos and videos to your computer or phone, then what is the need to take out the SD card manually? Like why is that an issue that you cannot take out an SD card? And if you do so, you will have to readjust. Wireless transfer is always an option, is it not? Or is there some disadvantage to it which I don't know? Thank you.
Wireless transfer is possible.. but, it's of no help when you like to bulk transfer the photos and it kills your battery too! AND to transfer a video - takes too long time to almost not possible when dealing a 4K/long videos.
Point here is to have access to the battery replacement possibilities and this would be good and easy when you have a quick release plate (no need to mess up the balance and just quick release the camera).
@@Indibandy that makes sense, didnt know the transfer was that slow. thanks for the explanation!
mostly battery change
as someone with a habit of 4k video - that little apsc battery eats through it under half an hour - that can be fixed with a dummy unit but might not fit
its is strong enough to hold sony a6400 + 18-105 lens ?
Do you recommend this Zhiyun Crane M2S?
I think this would be a great option for me. I have an a6300 at 404 grams and would like to use my Tamron 70-300 at 545 grams since it has no stabilization. I would also like to use it with my Sigma 16mm f/1.4 at 405 grams. Both would be under the max payload weight you mentioned. What do you think? I have a $500 Amazon card I am itching to use. ;)
jesus , dont risk all that weight man , the 16 might work , but that tamron wont
Never trust the payload capacity of a gimbal.
Trust Payload if you're using internal focusing lens. For extending barrel telephoto lens, just use tripod bro
@@Tvennet the thing doesbt even have a payload capacity lmao , they kinda didnt want to give a clear limit
@@trym2121 that’s totally not true. The Crane M2 advertised a payload of 720g. The m50 with adapter and 24mm pancake lens was way below the payload and it didn’t balance.
Same goes for the Weebill 1, some setups below the payload didn’t balance even with counterweights just because a payload doesn’t take account of the form factor of the camera.
The eyepiece for example on some canon cameras is always in the way, and you can’t take it of…everything is important when balancing a camera on a gimbal.
Would the Sony 18-105 be too front heavy?
Yes
Will this work with a Sony Nex 5r camera?
What is the body material of m2s, Means plastic or aluminum, etc....
Please help! When I connect this gimbal to my a6400 the camera screen says "check the connected device" and the screen stays black. What is wrong?
Edit: OK, I have found the answer! :-) Turn control with smartphone off, go to USB connections and turn PC remote on! These two steps!!!
what is the difference between 2 vs 2s?
What would be a perfect lense for this gimbal and my Sony a6500? 🤔 I think all my lenses are too heavy 🥴
Sigma 18-50mm f2.8
@@robertpayne8762 thanks a lot Robert 🙏