Best All in One Gimbal? NEW Zhiyun Crane M2S vs Crane M3

[@NZOMV]

Just bought the m2s and its on its way. I'm excited since I've always wanted a light set up!

[@DaveyG]

This was a great review answering a question many people may have. I know i did, cheer🍻

[@PhilipLemoine]

Just the video I needed to see! Thank you so much! You did a great job with the video!

[@TIMagicProd]

Good comparative review. Over time, I've learned from using gimbals that they are also a pain in the butt to lug around, set up, and stow away. In a set situation like a wedding, a gimbal does not always come into play, as there are extended periods when a steady mount like a tripod or monopod are better, not to mention ease of zooming, when needed. Gimbals are best utilized when camera movement is expected, but not when stationary. If you are a hybrid shooter (photo and video), they become a hindrance as pressing the shutter button can adversely affect the video being shot.

[@awdp-dogtrainingbehaviours4094]

Your reviews are the absolute best! Thanks for your time and effort.

[@tamim_vlog]

What is the name of the round mount that you connected to the camera with the gimbal??

[@ClosetsToGo]

Thank you for being 1 of 2 youtubers to address camera compatibility in depth!!!

[@TheKing4576]

This helps decide what I will get next

[@DavesArchives]

Thanks for this! The M2s is currently on a Lightning Deal on Amazon for $229 which I just jumped on.

[@Gemini_Connect]

Nice find! Hope you enjoy it.

[@ChangshaNotes]

Great vid! I just decided to pick a gimbal up today and doing some research, your video popped up. It was exactly the kind of information I wanted to know. Thanks for making it.

[@Lucaemar]

Out of several videos and articles, this was by far the best, most comprehensive, easy to follow and clean comparison between these! I got a Fuji x100v recently, because I realised that my DSLR is a little too bulky to carry around on the daily - now I want to try out a little bit of video shooting with it too, and for that thought that a gimbal would be good. M2S definitely looks like the prefect fit all round (except maybe the build quality being worse than with the M3, but that I'll have to live with)

[@Lucaemar]

Also, I didnt even know you could use a Gimbal to do timelapse stuff, that is a huge plus for me! :D

[@eddyyoung53]

You have done a great job in making this comparison. Clear and concise explanations. Thank you very much for your efforts.

[@gravitymediapro]

New sub. Thanks for the great and useful comparison!

[@ryanwang2553]

A very informative point-to-point comparison video. For a constant traveller like me, CRANE M2S should do thr trick with me for its compact design and decent payload. Beside, the price beats.

[@TangerineTravels]

Do these include the tripod?

[@GeminiDiscover]

Yes, mini tripods are included. The M3 tripod is higher quality (rubber) while the M2S is smaller and all plastic.

[@TangerineTravels]

@@GeminiDiscover Thanks!

[@IAmXjazzx]

It's amazing how light M2S is! I have many stuff in my backpack when I'm out vlogging, so a lighter gimbal really helps making less extra weight!

[@Gemini_Connect]

It's such a great travel gimbal.

[@TakeOneTech]

Great comparison. Helped me to make my decision. Thank you. 🙏😊

[@thisiserich]

Seriously amazing review! Gone are the days of me using a full frame camera for anything really. My preference is to rock compact cameras now and still get insanely good video. The M2S arrives to my house tomorrow morning! I’m excited! I’ve switched to mainly using my GoPro 10 and my iPhone 13 pro max for everything. I may get an aps-c camera again in the future but at this point I just couldn’t stand lugging around a full frame body with several lenses and batteries and chargers and everything anymore. I want a full system that can fit in one pocket of my backpack. The phone GoPro combo does that for me!

[@ZorgFS]

Thank you exactly the review and comparison I was looking for! Amazing!

[@freyasmiths1054]

Thanks a lot for the great comparison between the two! The quick-release design is definitely my favorite part of the M3, glad that the M2S also has it. Love them both, but the M2S got me in terms of price haha.

[@VeryMiley]

Super helpful videos for first time gimbal buyer for GoPro and iPhone

[@mr.smiley4569]

Great video and your comparisons were spot on. Salute

[@coffee.muggle]

Thank you for the thorough review. You saved me from a lot of headache. I originally planned to buy the M3, but I wouldn't have known without your review that it wouldn't support my Fuji X-E4 natively. It seems my only option is M2S.

[@northcarolinalee1441]

Great information. Love your blog too.

[@bethlee969]

This review has covered all the points that would matter to an everyday user like me: the mounting and balancing problem, the cable control, payload, priceetc,. Liked and subscribed!

[@WomanTakenBytheWind]

Finally found the review i needed! Thank you!

[@marcoreviews]

Thanks for making this video! Very helpful info!

[@WORLDTHEWAYISEE]

Hey Gemini Connect, Thanks for the comparision. I mostly use GoPro and my phone for shooting videos, I was originally going for Inkee falcon plus as it allows media mod and control Gopro through gimble and take motion timelapse, downside I can't mount my phone on it. Crane M2S seems to solve problem for both but in your opinion how hard is it to have to manually operate Gopro while its mounted on M2S ? How would the motion timelapses work ?? Has any software upgrade or support extended since you made this video 1 year ago ? Thanks again and have a great weekend.

[@mybudinesd4545]

I love the breakdown and explanation of the gimbals you hit key points that would allowed me to make an informed decision. Thanks 🙏🏼 for a job well done.

[@InsidemeJourney]

Hey will you kindly make a video how to balance phone & gopro in crane m3 .

[@noumantraveller]

Hi dear I need your help choosing one.i have a canon m50 with kit lens so which one gimbal is better for me because I'm traveling to different countries and making vlogs for KZbin. Which one is better M2 S or M3 ?

[@JasmineHuang-rt8vm]

The M3 has a touch screen, I think it's awesome.🤩

[@Rcschim]

Hi, great video! Cool that you compared M2s and M3 here. I consider the M2s for my Sony A7c (wich is one of the smalles fullframe) and mainly would use smaller lenses like a 50mm prime, maybe the larger tamron 17-28mm. Do you think I can get away with the M2S with this cam, or would you still suggest the larger M3? I like the portabiliy. Tested the Ronin SC a few years ago with the Pana GH5 - and didn't like the bulkyness... thanks, Mario

[@Gemini_Connect]

Should be fine with the 50mm, but might be pushing it with the zoom lens.

[@Rcschim]

@@Gemini_Connect thanks, ordered the m3 not to limit the lenses I can use...

[@YorkieFrancesca]

Excellent review! Thank you!

[@DianaAnnyeong]

I cant seem to balance gopro 11 with mod and the ulanzi quick release on m3… possible to do a video to show how you set it up?

[@Aerovacx]

nice review.. very informative. thank you!

[@beyondxxl]

Does the M2S work with Sony ZV-E10 and Sony 11mm F1.8?

[@chenlyn-cj8ve]

the camera is ok but the lens not sure. because it is not in the compatibility list. Here is the link for checking: zhiyun-website-shenzhen.oss-cn-shenzhen.aliyuncs.com/instruction/20230131/1675150993060-fK5cKjBQ.pdf

[@MrTechTok]

Great comparisons very thorough much better than mine haha. LIKED! and for those who want a bigger camera, zhiyun also sells an universal extended quick release plate , works for both m3 and m2s!

[@MaxPhotoGraphic]

I've seen also your before and was also nice to me. different points of view help us choosing what is good for us, specifically.

[@robertludlam272]

Just subscribed and want to congratulate you on such an informative vid Suzi. I want to use my canon m50, go pro 10 and iPhone 11 Pro so am I right in thinking the Crane m2s with a seperate phone mount would be best ?

[@northcarolinalee1441]

Great information, I always like your channel and learned a lot.

[@beezito]

Great video! Thanks

[@LandOverview]

Will they eliminate the annoying up down movement in the gopro 10 when walking? don't see a up down servo on any on them.

[@Jodoodman]

Great comparison video

[@HookedTV]

Thank you much glad I came across ur page

[@paulbeckmann]

Thanks for a very comprehensive review and run thru:) Very helpful!

[@jaydee8553]

Is the M2s compatible with the sony Zv E10?

[@zhiyunsupportglobal706]

Yes💯

[@evenaicantfigurethisout]

@8:20, where your a7iv was knocking in to the gimbal bottom, which lens were you using and what was the total payload? Do you reckon that if I use the Lumix g9 with a laowa 7.5mm I'll be able to avoid this issue?

[@Gemini_Connect]

I was using the Sony a7IV with 20mm f/1.8 lens. I'm not sure the size and weight of your camera combination, but if it is smaller and lighter it will probably work better.

[@dannygoodman2052]

Watching this is fueling the anticipation I have for my M2S to arrive, my first 3 axis gimbal!

[@Gemini_Connect]

Woo-hoo! I hope you enjoy it ❤️

[@astariputeri3638]

Hello what did you put to the attachement of gopro to the baseplate? Is it to add weight? Because my zhiyun m3 okay with heavier slr camera but for phone it will vibrate and off. The gopro is ok at first but now it always vibrate though I have balanced it well.

[@TheKevMaster]

I'm using the media mod with the DJI Mic and I need a gimbal. I'm trying to figure out between the Inkee Falcon Plus and the M2S. could you please give me your experience on those two?

[@DavidTOnline]

While using the Crane M3 with a mirrorless camera can you put a mic on top of the camera cause I would think it makes it harder to balance the gimble.

[@philthehatfilms]

Excellent review, I use the M2s with an A6700 and 10-20mm, very light and small.

[@AkhiZakariah]

Awesome review.. thanks

[@Bonrod]

WITH THE M2 mY GO PRO 8 WITH MEDIA MODE WAS NOT FIRM WHEN ADDING A RODE MIC ON THE TOP. DO YOU THINK IT COULD HAPPEN THE SAME WITH M2S?

[@Gemini_Connect]

Yes, it's possible. Using a big mic really throws off the balance of the GoPro on a gimbal.

[@tulankantesariaphotography5479]

What would be a good one for gopro 10 ? Crane m2s .. I have a horhem i steady pro 4 bit doesnt seem to really pan left to right and vice versa as smoothly or as accurately with hand movements and my videos beg and end of clips are like struttering

[@lifewalklens8447]

Lovely thanks for the review

[@Roland.Schaal]

Great comparison. Thx a lot.

[@kushalht]

Hello, Could you please tell me if its possible to shoot Focus Pull Shot, Motion Timelapse Shot & Dolly Zoom Shots. Because lot of websites mention that its does not have the app support to shoot these shots. Thank YOu so much for the informative video :)

[@khalidahalex4562]

thanks for the comparison ,i would like to have the M2S instead of my M2.the quick release plate and small size surprised me .

[@tribui2407]

Hi Suzy, I plan to buy the Crane M2S to use with Gopro 10 + media mod for an oversea trip. Will this combination work? How difficult to balance? Thank you in advance for your reply. Tri

[@schoeferfilm]

Very informative 🙏 What would be a perfect lense for this gimbal and my Sony a6500? 🤔 I think all my lenses are too heavy 🥴

[@Gemini_Connect]

I'd stick with the 16-55 pancake kit lens. Super lightweight and easy to balance and affordable.

[@schoeferfilm]

@@Gemini_Connect thanks a lot 🙏😉

[@sistart7353]

Thanks a lot for this comparison.

[@DudsMotorShop]

Have a M2, buttons failed, moved to the M3 and love it.

[@HockeyKCA]

great insights. thank you

[@Clodrock]

Very helpful video. I’m a professional photographer and I’m looking to get into video but I didn’t want to spend a lot. I’m going to go with the M2S since it’s compatible with my Fuji bodies right out of the box. Ordered one on Amazon for only $159 (Cyber Monday special). I get it at tomorrow. I can’t wait to play with it!

[@luke11986]

Thanks for the great video! I would only need the gimbal for my Hero 10 (for low light shooting). If you can't control the Hero 10 with the Crane M2S, does it make sense to buy the Crane M2S? The Crane M2 gimbal also cannot control the Hero 10. This means that only the light and the longer battery life would speak for Crane M2S, as you already said in your video. Do you think that the motors are also better than in the Crane M2 gimbal? So the stabilization is also better than Crane M2? Thank you for your help!!

[@arundhatighosh4194]

Amazing comparison, Suzy! I’m planning to get the M2S for my Sony a6400, but the Lens I use is a sigma 16mm f1.4. Do you think the M2S will support this lens nicely?

[@creatorsvillage]

Thanks for the info on the Sony compatibility on the 3!

[@CK-qs9vr]

I like this gimbal comparison that makes everything clear! The white design on M3 is eye-catching and perfectly fits my ZV-E10. M2S has an aggressive price range over M3, so I believe it is an ideal option for beginners.

[@producersproducing]

Hey C K - how does your M3 work with your ZV-E10? Was thinking on picking one up some time myself and have the same camera

[@kcview7837]

@@producersproducing Dude, M3 works really well with my ZV-E10 in most gimbal movements. M3 is solidly built to match my compact camera. I believe ZV-E10 deserves a better gimbal like M3

[@Kamil_Radzewicz]

Do you recommend Crane M2S for sony a6400? Heard there is a problem with bluetooth connection and controls. Regards!

[@monarchpixels]

Can you control gopro 11 with m3. I,am referring to stop/start function. I also have a7iii so I can use both cameras

[@MrAurinko]

Can you recommend an inexpensive gimbal for my GoPro 10?

[@MANCHESTER312]

Hi there do you know the name of the accessory for the M3 so that you could connect your phone

[@Gemini_Connect]

It's a phone mount / clamp with a 1/4 inch tripod hole on the bottom.

[@ChrisBlairECom]

Can the Crane M2S use the phone app with gesture control and face tracking when using your IPhone as the camera like the Crame M2 does?

[@JasmineHuang-rt8vm]

Yes, it has!

[@halkanasta.mp4]

Very nicely explained video, subbed!

[@fahdhasnain979]

Nice comparison... Please suggest me budget all in one gimbal other than moza mini p

[@Gemini_Connect]

Zhiyun Crane M2

[@davegoldsmith2588]

Thanks great review. I have just bought the m2s to use with the sony zv e10. Hoping they work well together.

[@RobbinWK]

Hi Gemini Connect! First of all great video! I recently bought the M3. I was planning to use the same setup as shown in your video with the Hero 10 on the Ulanzi quick release magnetic mount, but unfortunately this setup makes it’s too top-heavy and it’s impossible to balance the tilt axis (camera facing ceiling)… Did you face the same problem? Thank you!

[@chenlyn-cj8ve]

Hero 10 is not in the compatibility list if it can not manual balance well, it may not wok with this gimbal.

[@abbycox6662]

Cool gimbal! This is the gimbal I've been waiting for.

[@akirahojo2]

Hi Suzi, would the M2S support A6500 + the heavier 16-55mm f2.8 lens?

[@wiredblue]

Hi, can the Crane M2s handle my old Leica V Lux 4 weight wise?

[@shadowswordairsofteast]

Sure wish the M2S came out before buying my inkee falcon plus...I hate the mount and balance process on the falcon. Looks like I'll be getting another gimbal thanks for sharing.

[@ismailamin3209]

Where did you get the adapter for the gopro to mount on the gimbal?

[@Gemini_Connect]

Amazon! It’s a GoPro to 1/4-20 tripod adapter. Cheap and super useful.

[@MamboFerido]

Does it feel tiring/straining when you mount the mirrorless camera? I love how compact this is vs the weebill 3 but the weebill seems more appropriate for mirrorless cams.

[@Gemini_Connect]

Depends on how heavy your camera and lens combo is. I don't think it's that bad with Fuji XT3 and 18-55mm and Sony A7IV and 20mm as long as I'm not filming for too terribly long.

[@lijianli]

Can you use the snap mounts with the crane m3 along with a gopro?

[@Gemini_Connect]

You could…I’d worry a bit about the extra weight that the Snap Mounts add to the gimbal though. Might make it hard to balance.

[@richardfromtoronto]

Will it stabilize a gopro that has a vertical mounting converter?

[@HellenLee-yz2oj]

Their user guide show that CRANE-M3 only provides stabilization for mobile phones and action cameras. Button controls are not supported.

[@provishu]

Are these good for Smartphones if were to shoot mainly with them and fewer times with Mirrorless cams and Action cams.... what do u recommend please

[@krane15]

My camera of choice IS a smartphone. But I purchased the M3 anyway just to give me some growing room. All of these are overkill for a smartphone. Even one with a lens and cage. You'd really have to load up a smartphone for it to be an issue here. At least in terms of weight. The other issues is clearance.

[@add9197]

Didn't catch what you said about M2S whether you can do tell go pro or you can't control go pro with gimbal control buttons?

[@Gemini_Connect]

Can't. Unless it is a Gopro specific gimbal like the Hohem or Inkee, GoPros usually can't connect to gimbal interfaces.

[@stewartongks]

Awesome video 👍 Can M2S hold Sony A1 with 20f1.8 lens? Thank you in advance.

[@Gemini_Connect]

I don't have an A1 to test, but it did work with my A7IV and that lens.

[@Kovaction]

Very good comparison of these. I just ordered the Crane M3 for use with an A6600 hoping it will hold the Sony 70-350mm G lens!

[@pocketski]

hii Suzy, thanks for the video! I have bought M3 and mentioned that warm light is not dimmable and it`s too bright - it makes you blind in dark, the cold light is flickering. Have you experienced something similar? Could you please test both lights?

[@halimrahman]

Came upon your review as I was looking for a gimbal. I am using Sony ZV-1 and GoPro 9 and I would like to use them interchangeably on a gimbal. Do I have to balance each time I switch between these two cameras? (I am considering either these two gimbals, as they have the fill light as opposed to M2)

[@Gemini_Connect]

Yeah, you would need to rebalance since those cameras are a different size and weight.

[@tentipiwildcamping]

Does the software for both support face and object tracking, vortex etc with the iphone 13 pro max ?

[@Gemini_Connect]

Great question. I don't have an iPhone, so not sure.

[@tentipiwildcamping]

@@Gemini_Connect Any change you can borrow a phone and check for this ? No one is checking this point in any videos on KZbin

[@johnnygacoustic]

I assume a DJI Action 3 will fit, functionally will it work well with this?

[@cuyoguzman1869]

I had trouble balancing my smartphone+lense kit to a crane m2. It was just not convenient at all and took way to long and too much of a hassle to balance with counterweight. Would the m2s have the same balancing problem ?

[@Gemini_Connect]

Probably. Whenever you add a lens to a smartphone, it gets tough to balance. In the past I've needed to use a counterweight on the gimbal to help balance.

[@annalynne20s]

Hi! just both CraneM2S after I saw your review but I'm not sure how to connect with Gopro setting?

[@Gemini_Connect]

The GoPro can physically fit in the gimbal and be balanced, but you cannot wirelessly connect and control the GoPro in any Zhiyun Crane gimbals.

[@annalynne20s]

@@Gemini_Connect Thank you for your reply, unfortunately the motor of the gimbal vibrates every now and then...

[@akvlogs1456]

What your view on gimbal for GoPro11 is it worth to buy or not for travel vlogging if yes which one would be good option for both GoPro and iphone 14pro

[@Gemini_Connect]

Crane M2S would be my pick for travel as it is smaller and lighter.

[@akvlogs1456]

@@Gemini_Connect thank you ❤️❤️

[@streetlife20]

How did u get that gopro to balance and calibrate? I just bought this M3 to use with a dji action 3 but when I turn it on it just vibrates and goes to sleep. It seems totally balanced though. May have to send it back for a refund and just stick to my dji rs3 with my sony

[@metal_sandwich]

Where can I get the wireless camera control module for this gimble...?? No one seems to talk about it..

[@lorisessions-mccurdy2907]

I am wondering the same thing.

[@kerryhutchings]

Does the gopro mount come with these gimbals?

[@HellenLee-yz2oj]

Nope.

[@starfleetoffcr]

Great view of the Space Needle!