HOW I BALANCE my DigitalFoto Thanos Pro X & Zhiyun Crane 3s & Sony FX6

HOW I BALANCE my DigitalFoto THANOS PRO X & Zhiyun Crane 3s
This is how I balance my Thanos Pro X rig paired with the Zhiyun Crane 3s & FX6 for some of my commercial work.
This certainly helps me a lot when creating these commercials and getting really low and limiting the Z Axis bounce is crucial for some tracking left and right shots.
This is just how I balance my gear. Your ways of balancing may be different so please take this style and create your own way of balancing.
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[@AndrewMurphyFilms]

Such a detailed setup video! This will help so many people get this thing setup and working perfectly!

[@blahblahblah2243]

Reaaaallllly putting a lot of trust in that single 3/8 screw.

[@Artemie093]

Really appreciate all these vids of the thanos!

[@JasonMorrisphotocinema]

Thank you for watching

[@AbdraFilms]

Thanks Jason for the video . I have a suggestion tho Which i tried and worked for me and i feel its more secure For Rs2/Rs2 / ronin s users U can remove the battery from the rs2 and put the universal adapter and power it with a v mount battery This way u are reducing the length of the ronin which heavily reduces the torque on that screw Cheers

[@RadiantMediaEchuca]

really appreciate you explaining all this! we're looking into the Thanos with FX6 so this was really helpful. Cheers Jason.

[@nicolapaoli4561]

Thanks for the review. The lonely screw that holds everything together scares me a huge looot. Screws aren't indestructible, they can break, it happened to me already. No way I am risking my RS2, one camera rig and lens, for one little screw that has to hold all that. I was looking for a Trinity style thing, I wasn't too happy with Tilta Float features so I was looking somewhere else, but I will consider this Thanos only if they make possible to lock at least with two screws... It seems good indeed, otherwise.

[@davetinoco]

I don't know of any solutions for Ronin but I did find this for Crane3S kzbin.info/www/bejne/n5vdg6B9pb-oos0

[@AbdraFilms]

Here is the thing U can remove the battery from the rs2 and put the universal adapter and power it with a v mount battery This way u are reducing the length of the ronin which heavily reduces the torque on that screw

[@yourhappyuncle6055]

@@AbdraFilms yes but at the end is just holding by the battery internal click not even the screw

[@goddyosas6578]

I really! Appreciate this Video, you have no idea the load of information you just gave me in this Video. Now I have made up my mind to buy one, I was worried about the Arms capacity if it's can really carry 40Lbs or heavy camera like Arri cameras, but when I heard that you used Arri Amira with that vest and Arm? That was the magic 🎩 ✨ word for me, now with your recommendation hopefully when I buy it they would have implemented it. Thank you sir.

[@kitbaker9134]

Hey man thanks again for posting another Thanos video. Really appreciate it! I’m worried about how long it takes to setup but I’m guessing if you’ve done it once, you can keep it mainly setup/balanced for each shoot if you’re using the same camera setup? Like do you just leave the rig built and bring it to set and then make some small adjustments each time you use it?

[@JasonMorrisphotocinema]

I leave the main shaft and balance rig complete. Then all I have to do is balance the gimbal and place it of too and I'm good to go

[@JasonMorrisphotocinema]

Or check out my hook vest vs thanos video. You might prefer the hook vest set up

[@kitbaker9134]

Yeah that sounds smart. Thanks for getting back to me. The C star quick release that Digital Foto now adds to the Thanos Pro X kit looks like it’d speed things up as well

[@kitbaker9134]

@@JasonMorrisphotocinema yeah that was really helpful

[@Crappy.Consumer.Reports]

Your production company is called JACKED lol

[@SteveWB]

Hello brother from another mother. Love the high quality content. Anyone not subbing to this channel is crazy!

[@ClarkeLSmith]

@ 22:26 Lithium Grease - not WD-40.

[@ferfighter]

Sold me. Will be getting one this year

[@Michal_Kedzierski]

Hey Jason, could you please tell me what motor strength you use on the Crane 3s with the FX6?

[@racemode]

Thank you

[@mobenefits8296]

Could you possibly do a video on this with the rs3 pro? I can’t seem to figure out how to get the javelin mode or brief case mode to flip the camera correctly like it does In this video and it’s balance on all the axis.

[@PrChrisDuranOfficial]

Hi jason! Can you tell me what is the size of the cable hdmi x hdmi that i need to use to connect the monitor to the camera sony and what cable do you recomend me ? Thanks

[@JasonMorrisphotocinema]

I think this was a 30cm hdmi cable

[@thefactorypublicidad]

THANKS FOR THE VIDEO.. I buy this but I need help, I have balanced everything perfectly, both the gymbal (crane 3s) and the thanos pro2, but my gymbal vibrates when I use the thanos, can you know what is happening?

[@vsproductions894]

Hey Jason Just subscribed brilliant content bro!! I just got the Thanos ii on the way Im worried about payload. 12k pro ( around 6 pounds), lens (4 pounds), battery(2 pounds) gimbal (6 pounds), matte box ,wires, cage and other batteries around (4 pounds). Almost 22-24 pounds will I be okay I have project coming up and the x is very pricey also sold out for the full kit near nyc. I don’t understand how the arm has a different payload and the vest also does.I’d appreciate the input

[@Esoterixxx]

What gimbal would you recommend using for this rig - rs3 pro, or zhiyun crane 3s? It looks like the Crane 3s has long enough arms that you can actually use the fx6 with the top handle AND the battery on the back. Is the Rs3 Pro going to do me any favors here instead of the crane.?

[@faktordj]

the arms where I buy them to be able to hold that rig

[@adriatic123]

This is a great explanatory video. I wonder how good are shots compared to the 'real' Arri thing. Are they equally smooth and flexible

[@unamoviefilm]

Hey I was trying to buy one but digital foto want me to register I did but they not sending me the email to register also in b&h they don't have the full version and no details... I dont see anywhere to buy... do u have any recommendations?

[@JasonMorrisphotocinema]

Ordering directly from them would be best. Perhaps check your junk mail maybe?

[@ralphgeronilla]

I understand that one screw point is tested to carry the load in any orientation but when you have gear that costs more than a brand new corolla, I'd prefer redundancy.

[@JasonMorrisphotocinema]

this is where investing in some magic arms as a secondary point of contact is perfectly fine

[@VFXHut]

What storage shelves are they in the BG, they look solid. Ours rock and look tacky compared to yours :)

[@JohnDSmith]

Helpful! Thanks!

[@HiHaiNgo]

Thank you Jason. I have a tilta float at the moment. Would it ever make sense to bring the Tilta float sled and use the Thanos Pro arm + vest? Or would it be better to use their sled and just put the Crane 3s on top?

[@loyalxie8905]

Do you attach a dovetail plate on it to transfer it into a stedicam? Hold you do a video on that stedicam setup? Thanks

[@kitbaker9134]

Great to see your video. Really interested in the system but worried that I’ll have to spend ages tinkering with it every time I want to use it for a shoot. Do you think that there’d be a way of balancing it once and then leaving most of the rig intact so you don’t have to rebalance it too much every time? Say you were using the same camera body and lens each time and then had the camera and transmitter on quick releases so you could just clip them on/off (so that they were always in the same position). Guess you’d probably want a good travel case as well to keep it protected while the rig stayed mostly setup.. Think those steps could mean you could get it up and running within 5-10 minutes each time you used it?

[@moonmediaas9633]

Hi. liked your video... have you connected the crane3s to the FX6 so you can use the buttons? I tried, but it wont work.. I can see from the list that only FX9 is compatible to connect... or?

[@visualfocusphotographymedi100]

Dope Setup !

[@JasonMorrisphotocinema]

Thank you

[@ryanbarton72]

great great video

[@castellrock8260]

Thanks for this great video! I have a question that I would love to solve: How do you manage that the hdmi cable from the camera to the monitor does not destabilize randomly the equipment? That is my only doubt about it, I always have that problem when it comes to gimbals.

[@diaozhatianyujian6977]

I use Ursa G2 with Hollyand transmitter , 2 tilta M follow focus ,v mount battery.on the zhiyun crane 3s ,When I switch from high to low position there is a jitter , the motor set to ultra . it might be too heavy.

[@Dangolbustedman]

No that’s not too heavy. I run all of that regularly Turn the motor down, for some reason turning it up all the way just wigs it out for heavier loads I usually keep mine on medium-medium high and it works for me

[@diaozhatianyujian6977]

@@Dangolbustedman I put the V mount battery on the bottom of the rig.It's good now.

[@lastfilm_official]

Hi, will this gimbal really last all day with this big load? I have a feeling this one is going to fail, whether engine or something else

[@__urztruly__8210]

Very awesome video man, question, which do you think is better for the fx6 with heavier lenses? The crane 3s or the rs3 pro?

[@yourhappyuncle6055]

it's the same gimbal only different accesories. I woudl not use this idea, a whole rig camera in just one screw is literally a death sentence lol

[@harishue8575]

questions ... is there a remote we can get to attach to the Steadicam gimbal to control the tilt and pan ? For the arm hand to control it like Tilta Float remote ..

[@thepropolys]

Surely there are better lubricants than WD40

[@donbrooks8479]

Thank you, your video was very helpful. Don't forget the WD-40.

[@JasonMorrisphotocinema]

Hahaha I know right

[@onnie1968]

Wow bro seems like a lotta work, why don't you just use a lumix camera ? They have a thing called IBS hahaha. Sorry bro I just had to say it :) You know I love ya :P

[@jackkayong3363]

I bought thanos pro X from digitalfoto, but my tariff is 350 USD, what should I do? Do I have to pay? From China to Korea

[@firstactress]

What gimbal is that?

[@JonDavisPhoto]

Great video and beautiful workspace! What shelving brand is that? Did you paint your pegboard or find it in a nice black?

[@JasonMorrisphotocinema]

it is a heavy duty brand called Pinnacle. Yes, I found a white pegboard and just painted it black

[@JonDavisPhoto]

@@JasonMorrisphotocinema Darn Pinnacle isn't in the States. I'll have to find something similar, but at least I've got them for reference. Thank you.

[@ClarkeLSmith]

@@JonDavisPhoto Try Muscle Rack. Comes in 18" and 24" depths - sold at Walmart and Home Depot. Husky also makes some good racks

[@Teasebag]

Not the point of the video, but that FX6 shoulder rig configuration looks super comfy.

[@JasonMorrisphotocinema]

Yeah man I love the shoulder rig set up on it

[@elcirculobahia]

Hi Jason, can you control the camera zoom from the app? Thanks a lot

[@CEODeliveryBoy]

I WISH I could afford all of that. wow #jelly

[@cubul32]

WD40 is not grease, it's a penetrant. You need to get some good grease for mechanics.

[@davetinoco]

Hi Jason, do you trust that 3/8 16 screw to hold onto the gimbal? I am terrified it will snap. I recently came across a base plate that uses the bottom and the rosette connector on the back side of the gimbal.

[@JasonMorrisphotocinema]

deifnitely can use a magic arm as back up. Ive been doing this ever since just incase

[@adnana.nazzal5149]

Hey Jason Great thanks for all informations. 1000$ question: does i need the pro x for small cameras such like Sony A7SIII ? I mean is it big difference more than payload between the pro x and pro ii ?

[@ivankwok3852]

HI Except payload,the build quality and durablity is also big difference

[@AlIshrakSunny]

First view❤️

[@JasonMorrisphotocinema]

Hehe nice

[@xiaokunstudio4948]

cool。我有一个疑问，就是稳定器和平衡组件连接的位置是否安全

[@motonomy]

Nice man Just don’t use wd40 it will evaporate And you’ll have to lube it again in a few days/weeks Use some plain old lubricant

[@JasonMorrisphotocinema]

Yeah I ended up using some grease

[@kitbaker9134]

Really interesting to see that issue with the rig fowling on the Amira when you tilt it and how they fixed it for you. I had that same issue with my Steadicam Steadimate S and Ronin S. Are there any other issues with the Thanos Pro X and Crane 2 combo or does it feel perfect now?

[@JasonMorrisphotocinema]

It feels perfect now which is great

[@kitbaker9134]

@@JasonMorrisphotocinema Mad that’s good to hear. I’m intrigued by the Ready Rig and Easy Rig Stabil but this still sounds like it’d be better at removing bumps when you walk

[@yourhappyuncle6055]

Do you think that it is secure to put all that weight stress of your camera setup + the Zhiyun in just one 3/8 Screw?

[@lightsoundstudio8856]

I was wondering the same

[@TheFinestRunescaper]

Which sidegrip is that? for the FX6

[@notaboutyouau]

The updates they’ve done to the rig make me annoyed to have bought their first version. So many little detail bits that would make it easier to use. Great video though!

[@JasonMorrisphotocinema]

Do you have the thanos pro ii?

[@notaboutyouau]

@@JasonMorrisphotocinema I do. I found it has it’s place with longer lenses but a lot of the time it’s working harder, not smarter for similar results I get without it.

[@beppelonglegs]

Im not trying to be that guy but Im gonna just say this set up is for buff videographers.

[@alanjames670]

I have a red epic dragon, atlas anamorphics and a crane 3s pro. Do you think the thanos can take that? 🥶

[@JasonMorrisphotocinema]

yeah this one is much more robust design. it will take it. I used the arri amira on this and handled it perfect

[@alanjames670]

@@JasonMorrisphotocinema I meant to say will the thanks pro II take it?

[@Artfulscience1]

does your crane vibrate pretty hard when you go very underslung for low shots? I can't seem to get around that. Apparently thats a thing with the crane 3s and they reccomend POV mode and flipping it upside down. Thoughts? I just got a thanos pro 2 with my BMPCC 6k pro and crane 3s

[@JasonMorrisphotocinema]

I actually turned the power down on the crane 3s. It does that when trying really hard to compensate. Trying toning the power down. It will work

[@kitbaker9134]

I also power my Crane with a v lock and that definitely helps

[@ФлагманМедиа]

@@kitbaker9134 hi, how you did that?

[@kitbaker9134]

@@ФлагманМедиа I emailed Zhiyun Crane and they sent me a link for where I could buy the cable. One end of the cable plugs into the Zhiyun Crane and the other goes into a d tap so it can plug directly into a v lock. Then I added a Small Rig v lock holder, with a quick release, to the side of the Zhiyun Crane so it can attach easily. It adds a bit of weight to the rig but it lasts ages and can power other accessories like monitors etc. Just cheaper than buying Zhiyun Crane's power packs if you already own v locks

[@ФлагманМедиа]

@@kitbaker9134 so could you share this link with that cable?)

[@Howto-pl7jd]

Assalamualikum. How are you.l'm from bangladesh.

[@JasonMorrisphotocinema]

Walaikum assalam. I'm good. You?

[@ScribblebytesWorldwide]

This is all too hard. Can't they send it already setup. I'll send them the camera and they can hook it up 😭😭😆

[@_rhapsodist]

report back when the one 3/8" screw breaks that holds your gimbal and camera..this fact alone makes this thing not a professional tool imo

[@ivancuetowicq]

Do not buy the thanos pro 2, there is no way to balance the arm because there is nothing to adjust in the part where the arm connect to the vest and therefore you will never be able to have the entire system balanced. You are suppose to release the arm and it shouldnt go forwards or backwards, or left or right, but this is only possible with vest and arms that has adjusment knobs in the part the arm connects to the vest, the thanos pro 2 doesnt have it. So you will never be able to balance it. This guy must probably accepted the 20% money return that digital foto offers you if you do a video showing this equipment in a positive way even if it doesnt work. I refused that and asked them for a refund and returned and they didnt want it, I actually beg them and Lydia didnt give a damn. Dont buy this thing from then, all they want and do , is to make a sell, you are warned.

[@JasonMorrisphotocinema]

huh

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