Crane-M2 TESTED - Tiny powerful gimbal

[@adventurewithbernie]

I really enjoy the way you show how you get the shot then the actual shot simultaneously. It definitely helps those like myself still with so much to learn - thanks 🙏

[@regieduran3866]

I like that this video is more of a filmmaking exercise than a review. Thank you Brandon for always giving us the best of filmmaking contents!

[@Noealz]

You and Philip Bloom are pretty much the only one's who reviews I trust

[@jeppxpadilla]

same here

[@davidcedergren8703]

Yup

[@tammysypniewski1891]

Most anticipated review of this Gimbal for sure! Thank you.

[@alexchao]

Appreciate you trying the a7Riii on it. Looking for a gimbal for my MFT setup.

[@RockWILK]

Got me. I'm buying one. About to start a cool film project using the a6400, and mostly the Sony 35mm, 1.8... this seems perfect. Thanks so much for the awesome video, as always.

[@jaydivina533]

Wow that overheating looked like a real pain. The gimbal looked impressive on the walk around shoot. Zero jitter with the heavier cam too. Another helpful and practical review. Thanks Brandon.

[@BrandonLiUnscripted]

It overheated after literally every shot I did. I cut out most of that because I'm not reviewing the camera here...but trust me the Rx100v is a nightmare to shoot with in 4k. At least in hot weather.

[@doseofjean]

Brandon Li what would you recommend. Im broke. But i want a similar camera

[@tallkent71]

Thanks for the great review. Loved seeing the screen in screen footage, great way to see what you have to do to get the shots.

[@RGA1992]

the creativity of Brandon Li makes the gimbal more powerful

[@rehman24fps]

The film techniques showed here are greater than the review itself. very few people can accommodate such versatile themes into one video. Thanks man!💯♥️

[@GUANTA23K]

Great video. Straight forward. You also do have impressive skill moving and shooting with a gimbal. Great stuff.

[@AllatonceIvan]

The gimbal god has spoken!

[@kevin-lu]

Love the pov on the corner showing how you used the gimbal to make each part of the short video.

[@mylhainen]

This is an amazing little gimbal. It is quite a feat that you can use same gimbal for a full frame mirrorless camera and a smart phone.

[@BrandonLiUnscripted]

seriously I don't know how that's possible

[@ujjwolshrestha8421]

Brandons gimbal moves are so perfect😍😍😍😍

[@johnpadawan7948]

Run and gun setups. Appreciate the content you share with us Brandon. I got this over the weebill S for my apsc rx100 and gopro needs after watching both this and your weebill s review. Very happy with this.

[@Guitarsdetectors]

The Sony ZV-1 has never overheated on me. I use it with the crane M2, perfect combo for a low cost grab n go solution.

[@Nkanyiso_K]

I just love your editing, it feels so silky smooth: Your pacing is like Jazz

[@PicyPoe]

I know the video is about the gimbal! And the result is dope! BUT, at 0:17 does anyone know what causes the "jitterness" on the building (also at 2:10 on the greens) ? does anyone know how to make this kind of panning look smooth? is there a term for such "jitternness" ? sorry, but I am total noob

[@awonglk]

Brandon.. your videos look amazing, and this one just proves that you can make great videos with whatever camera, lens or gimbal. Hats off to you mate!

[@BrianRondeau107]

I always love your reviews not only for the review itself, but for your shooting and editing techniques combined with the BTS footage. All great stuff! Your Seoul video was top notch. On an unrelated note, my wife and I are trying to figure out where in Thailand this was haha. Keep the good stuff coming 😁

[@cristiansimion3721]

Hi Brandon! I've noticed that between 0:18 to 0:20 the vertical lines of all the windows are juddering quite unpleasantly. I'm also dealing a lot with this problem when I'm panning (especially when panning urban scenery with a lot of buildings and vertical lines in the shot). I've heard that IBIS can even make the pans worse. Do you have any advice on how you personally deal with this "panning judder/strobing" problem? Everybody's doing clips on the 180 degree shutter rule, but no one is really talking about this ever-present panning issue. Would be great if you could cover this. Thank you for the amazing work and knowledge that you are sharing. You've inspired me to start shooting and creating!

[@HOANGDUNG-Sept1962]

How to set the mode of focus when we use the gimbal with a camera? Auto focus or manual focus? What mode is better? Help me, please.

[@sergiog5176]

Do you think I could use this with the sony A7c and the 35mm 1.8? Nice composition

[@zone47]

Nice work man! That is some really pro sfuff! I just bought one so am excited to check it out.

[@Mister_Arther]

I was really impressed that you considered testing your Sony A7 III on this gimbal since I was a little skeptical to buy this for my Sony A6000 in combination with larger lenses like the sigma 16mm f 1.4. I would really appreciate if anyone could share their experience with that or a really similar setup 🙂👍

[@BrandonLiUnscripted]

I think it handles short lens/heavy camera better than long lens/light camera. I highly doubt sigma 16mm will work with any camera.

[@yusuihang]

Newbie questions: did you use AF on the RX100 and A7iii in this footage? If yes, what focus mode (e.g, wide, zone, center)? Face detect on? Thanks.

[@jacknicholasny]

Will it work with ZV-E10?

[@pbrunottephoto1646]

Noticed you used the outside mounting slot for the sony rx ..That looks like it works even though it is the inner slot recommended.. Could you change battery in that wider position ? Thanks great filming.

[@iridemanila]

editing always on point very nice

[@drone78]

Just an observation about the M2 that I own (regarding your conclusion). It's also good for big and heavy smartphone like the S21 Ultra. My smartphone gimbal really doest't support it while with the M2, no problemo! Keep up the good job, your channel rocks 👍

[@StuffDavidSees]

Love the BTS footage! 👍🏻

[@qidihu]

filmed with 4K 24p?

[@samueldavid2311]

May I know what cable you use to power the camera from the gimbal. Thank you Brandon

[@JamesGoldenboy]

I literally just ordered one of these for a shoot in Dubai next week, and then 10 minutes later your video pops up!

[@BrandonLiUnscripted]

you'll love it

[@kushagraverma7509]

What camera are you planning to use?

[@JamesGoldenboy]

Kushagra Verma hey it's a a6400, I've read mixed reviews with weight etc but I'm going to give it a go. You got one?

[@kushagraverma7509]

@@JamesGoldenboy I was thinking about buying it. But most reviews only showed either point and shoot cameras or smartphones on it. I wanted to know if it could be used for the sony a6300.

[@JamesGoldenboy]

Kushagra Verma Well it arrives tomorrow so I will let you know how it performs with 6400 (same weight as a6300 I think) I plan on using Samsung 12mm wide lens so hopefully it's ok

[@chrisleeishere_9070]

love seeing your footage every time! this one too, especially you included your footage filming RX100V how you shoot it :) it really helps people like me, love seeing behind the scenes !!

[@gracethang3472]

Is it GX 85+ 25MM F1.7 can use this gimbal?

[@JeremyKruis]

Thinking about this for a6500 + 10-18 lens as a super portable setup for travel shoots. Think that will work fine? Crazy that it could even work with the a7riii

[@BrandonLiUnscripted]

It's probably over the official supported weight so you might not be able to go inverted or do fast movements. But I don't know for sure

[@kno1316]

What cable did you use to be able to charge with the gimbal?

[@vadim.babeshkin]

kno1316 same question

[@TeaJayPhotography]

Learned a lot for shooting with a gimbal. Thanks!

[@michaelgondokusumo5336]

Do you test feiyu tech 6 Max ?

[@PlaylistProductions]

Compact and steady! Like my sense of confidence!

[@chung9952]

Thank you brother.... U have helped me a lot with a creative ideas.. And i also have applied or do every ideas you have share..and you have inspired me a lot.. I'm planning to make more videos learning from every video u make..

[@rokography]

Where do you get the charging cable for the Sony RX100?

[@melenriquez8985]

Brandon, thanks for this test/review. I will consider that to buy.

[@IAMOD]

I just bought sony rx100 mark vii... I think i should buy this... thanks for sharing the info

[@JackyLi]

What gimbal do you currently use as a minimalist for your filmmaking?

[@Moses_Kanneh]

www.icecam-gimbal.it/ On Instagram he has been shooting with this gimbal. It’s tiny, great quality, and packed with amazing features. Pricey though. But most likely worth it.

[@weeandwild]

thanks so much for sharing! wich gimbail would you use for smartphone + action camera?

[@Wilss]

I know it uses USB-C at the bottom to charge the gimbal, but what port is at the top to charge the camera? Micro-USB?

[@enricopallazo420]

Can anyone help with the USB power connection shown in this video? Tried different cables. The RX100V always tries to establish a data connection with the M2 and blocks all functions. Searching the right cable to bypass the battery and taking the power from the Crane M2 battery.

[@WilliamHenryAlbert]

I am using the Panasonic LX100 with this gimbal and I am experiencing micro jitters and the camera seems to jitter/wobble on its axis. It is perfectly balanced. I always need to stabilise in post. Have you experienced anything like this with the Crane M2? I also notice that your footage is very smooth and free of jitters, did you stabilise in post? Thank you.

[@BrandonLiUnscripted]

Sorry to hear that, I didn’t stabilize in post. Rx100 probably just has better internal stabilization than lx100.

[@paultsworld]

What's the lead connector called between the gimbal and the RX100 to charge the camera?

[@BrandonLiUnscripted]

it's a micro usb to micro usb male-to-male cable. Most of them are sold as connectors for UAV displays

[@paultsworld]

Thanks Brandon - I find the RX100v overheats way too quickly in 4K, pity - because I love this camera.

[@JoeSzilagy]

Brandon, did you also have the stabilizer set to 'on' in the RX100? And if so, was it on 'steady shot' or 'active steady shot'? Or is it better to just have it off? Thanks

[@BrandonLiUnscripted]

Steady shot was on, I think I used Standard for most shots. I recommend keeping it on.

[@naamsom555]

Brandon, can you give a link to that extended boom stick you're using at 3:53 of this video?

[@yoginwidhi6676]

You can use Sirui monopod, its work good so far for me even for a6400, 10-18mm and weebills held up there

[@naamsom555]

@@yoginwidhi6676 Thanks! I'll look into that.

[@illuminatiZ]

did you update the firmware of your sony for overheating problem?

[@레부엘토-w3n]

May I ask you a question? Sometimes, according to the position or the angle of camera(say, RX100 VII), I cannot see the monitor, especially, for example, while moving the gimbal very low to high. You don't change the angle of monitor in the middle of doing so, right? The question is you're just filming based on your intuition in that case? I mean, you're filming like blind? I wonder what I should do when not able to see what I'm filming now with the gimbal.

[@DennisMeetsWorld]

Does anybody know the cable Brandon is using to charge the camera from the gimbal? I would greatly appreciate the help, thank you! 🙏

[@Pics2FlicksDennis]

Try this. Works on my M2 and RX100M7: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07P2XJF9Z/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

[@tomneuenkirchen8531]

If you find the time for an MozaAircross 2 Review, it would be really interesting to test, if it could handle the a7iii with a RodeVideoMicPro+ or any other top-on Microphone...? Also really interesting to see how practical the new Quick Release System will be.... Really looking forward for that review….like waiting for the next David Fincher Movie ☺

[@vadim.babeshkin]

Where did you take that cable and is it charging your camera?

[@balbonvids7124]

New sub here . Man your really good with what you do. I think im gonna get this crane m2 for my a72 needed a gimbal ibis is nit enough. Would this gimbal be the right one ? Looking for a compact and sturdy gimbal for we travel alot so needed that space Thanks !

[@TheLuhya]

Great test review, thanks!

[@김영기-u7r]

Could you tell me which cable did you use for charging?

[@BKRJNREACTS]

can i use that gimble for canon M50? brandomli you are amazing

[@BrandonLiUnscripted]

yes it will work, thanks!

[@Bobbylopezcreative]

I would love to see a video of how you balanced the A7 on that gimbal. Did the motors ever quit on you and just drop the camera?

[@david_arga]

Hi! I have rx100 vi with Feiyu g6 Plus and is a great combo. I’m thinking on sony a6600/6500 on the same gimbal. I’ll pass the limit weight in 100 grams with sigma 16 mm. Would you mount this to the same gimbal? BIG THANKS! 👋

[@胡子盖]

another day another gimbal and yet another great review

[@navpreetsingh8156]

I bet you walking hendheld is smooth! Moza Aircross 2 when you get a chance please, that looks decent

[@cscheong5284]

Another great gimbal video! Btw any chances u tried this gimbal with any phone yet?

[@CheikoSairin]

Hi, greeting from Singapore and I'm a new friend in your channel. Thanks I found this video and I can learn something new about filming technique. Big thumbs up for the video 👍😀👍

[@fongfong4059]

Can it work with eos r？

[@ScottJWaldron]

Great work as usual. Your videos are a great way to see what a high skill level videographer can get out of each gimbal. I had two random distributors contact me about trying an M2, but those fell through. Might eventually check one out on my own dime. Seems a lot smaller and more functional than the original Crane-M that I have. Having the screen on the gimbal for changing settings would be really convenient. Not a fan of Zhiyun's app.

[@BrandonLiUnscripted]

It's way better than the original Crane M and somehow seems even smoother than Weebill at a fraction the size.

[@simeonkolev1231]

Awesome review again... no surprise. Great surprise by this tiny gimbal being able to hold an A7 III :)

[@NikoBols]

Great video Brandon. Learned some shooting techniques. You think the M2 will be able to handle an a6400 with a Sigma 16mm 1.4 lens?

[@pockettv007]

I think that's too heavy!

[@christopherrodriguez103]

One thing to consider is the M2 weight limit is 1.58 lbs, and a a6400 + 16 mm is almost 1.80 lbs. Brandon’s combo of the a7iii + 10-18 mm is 1.92 lbs. I’d say it would definitely work but not too sure about the longevity of the motors.

[@ctgtraveller866]

Hello bro, thanks for your review and it helps me to make right decision. Since you look like a knowledgeable guy about this gimbal, I have a question. That is, will I be able to use this gimbal for my sony a6400 with Sony Ultra wide angle liks Sony E 10-18mm f/4 OSS Lens ?

[@BrandonLiUnscripted]

Check out my FAQ page! learn.unscripted.com/faq/

[@WalkingTourAsia]

Great review, love your videos! Btw, are you in Pattaya?

[@SourianteOrange]

What about Fuji x-t30 and 18-55mm? Is it ok? Thanks!

[@lcprod]

my favorite gimbal for now remains the crane plus even though I tried ronin s, sc and moza air 2

[@Moses_Kanneh]

I was surprised to see that the A73 fit on it and worked so well. Only saw a little shake when you were running. Would it work any better paired with the a6500?

[@BrandonLiUnscripted]

yes a6500 would be better because it's lighter

[@vaneloniel3654]

Great video as always, can you compare it with feiyu tech g6 plus? Thx

[@BrandonLiUnscripted]

I never tried the g6 plus sorry

[@LeonTruong]

Brandon Right Arm is bigger than his left...true gimbal user...🤣

[@BuckarooBanzai-]

Leon Truong Hes the gimbal himself!

[@LeonTruong]

@@BuckarooBanzai- 🤣

[@jayphilipwilliams]

That reminded me of the Skittles Superbowl commercial: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pGilh6uCrq6ap68

[@ChrisParayno]

😂😂 there is truth in this

[@sudeviralph9493]

Another get 🎥 video Brandon 👏👏👏

[@kobebryt4269]

Thanks for the review. Will it support canon 200D?

[@herethere395]

Really Helpful video btw thank you so much! I’m just wondering if a Canon EOS 60D would fit.. any idea?

[@yoginwidhi6676]

No, dslr lens its heavy, dslr it self its heavy

[@cire30a]

5:36 your wife is like i cant take him anywhere.

[@AdventurewithSunny]

Great review and nice footage! I was amazed Crane M2 is somehow works for a7iii. I've been searching for a small gimball for a7c. Have you tried the combination?? I'd like to know tour opinion.

[@frankfeng2701]

Such an underrated gimbal. Ronin SC and Osmo Mobile 3 might have stolen but thunder but M2 is the best of both worlds if not three.

[@LevsRagasa]

Wow, thanks for answering my biggest question if a7iii will work on that lol, great review again Brandon.. cheers 😁👍

[@astigmatik]

Regarding the overheating, were you recording in 4k? Would it overheat if you shoot in 1080p only? Would it be able to charge the a6400? Also, I LOVE YOUR WORK! Even when you're just testing this, your gimbal movements are the best!

[@geraldbaria]

Holy heck it can take an A7iii with those lenses. Legit!

[@morphix007]

i was trying to order 3 weeks ago but not ready yet

[@shishithehuskymix8948]

not showing some low angle shots..

[@duncangillespie8565]

Hi Brandon. Thanks for the video. As a matter of interest, what was the combined weight of the A7Riii and the lens you used ?

[@JapanLovers]

Duncan Gillespie it can be as low as 740g. Check our channel for an a7 crane m2 complete review

[@JianHuiAw]

going to workout to get that gimbal arms now..

[@ExposurePictures]

Thank you for your review, it's very completely. I have both crane m2 and ronin-sc, but which one the best for run n gun or travelling? Although crane m2 is the smallest gimbal, but ronin-sc the simple gimbal too, which is you can knock down setup even when you put in your backpack. I need your recommendation. Thank you

[@gia6288]

Would it work with an a6500?

[@MarlonKingShow]

Love the way you demo how you made the intro. Really nicely put together. I'm impressed with what this can do. You said nothing like it but have you tried the g6 plus gimbal?

[@yoginwidhi6676]

He didnt but his friend oliver (which in onelens challenge) did and Brandon did comment there said its not smooth

[@leetom6003]

Brandon li ，do you think SONY rx100vii is worth buying?

[@madphotographer762]

Not if you want to use it for high end work...This is a camera made for portability.....that is where it shines..! You need compact buy it, if not... don't.

[@leetom6003]

Mad Photographer Yes, I needed a portable device, but I've struggled with a large aperture RXV and a better focused rxvii

[@leetom6003]

Yes, I needed a portable device, but I've struggled with a large aperture RXV and a better focused rxvii

[@BrandonLiUnscripted]

I've never used it

[@skboon4080]

Great review again Brandon.... thanks for sharing the info.

[@anupamchatterjee6612]

i tried balancing my A9 with samyang 24mm 2.8 lens but couldnt. let me know if someone has tried it. on paper if you can balance A73 with 35mm 1.8, then the said combination is also possible. thanks

[@PeterPengKrogh]

I just bought a webill lab to replace my crane v2. Does anyone know if they will perform similiar or one better than another?

[@BrandonLiUnscripted]

I did not have a great experience with Weebill. Crane v2 much smoother. If you're not satsified, be sure to contact Zhiyun before it's too late to return.

[@PeterPengKrogh]

@@BrandonLiUnscripted Thanks Brandon. Much appreciate your reply!

[@LessTalkMoreDelicious]

I replaced my V2 with the M2... the M2 motors actually feel stronger.. I was very shocked. Wasn’t expecting that because of M2’s weaker specs.