Moza Aircross 2 vs Moza Air 2.. Do we finally have the perfect gimbal?

The Moza Aircross 2 is out and has a lot of similarities to the Moza Air 2, and implements a few things I really liked about the DJI Ronin S. The addition of the iFocus M makes it a treat to work with on any number of manual lenses or cameras, and with two ports for focus motor controls, you can keep your hands off the camera and concentrate on the gimbal work. If I had to pick one gimbal today, I would probably be sticking with the Moza Aircross 2 due to the USB charging, better grip, full 360 degrees on every rotational axis, and the axis locks on every axis. Beyond that, the mimic capabilities are fantastic - and the LED lit focusing ring is really fun to look at.
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My comparison of the Moza Air 2 to the DJI Ronin S:
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[@mptlifestyle7787]

I bought the aircross 2 by mistake, was planning to get the air 2, now i'm glad I did. 😃

[@DylanNabeth2]

yeah i just found out i bought the aircross 2 by accident and now seeing if i ended up getting the better option lol

[@GavinSeim]

The leather grip on my Air 2 came loose after a few uses and the included batteries failed within a month. The QC from them is terrible and while it works its not been a good experience. They need to get their gear in order before they worry about gimmicks like RGB

[@bennozwanenburg9318]

I think you have bad luck, I'm working more than a year with the Air2 and it's a very well gimbal. Also the mimic and tracking options works perfect. Maybe you left the batteries in the gimbal when you didn't use it? This will destroy your batteries.

[@hai211]

Hi Tommy great review man. QUESTION, can the AirCross2 hold cameras with a cage? Such as Sony a6500, a7iii or GH5...Ive heard they may not fit? Thats the only thing holding me from buying it really. Thanks!

[@LWhaples]

I've owned an AirCross 2 for several years now. I've always had trouble with jitter. Tried a few camera / lens combinations, calibrated motors automatically and even tried manually adjusting things and never been able to find settings that eliminate the jitter. This is with the axis all balanced pretty well. I've tried heavy and very light setups with the same results. I typically use it with tilt on locked and Pan and Tilt in follow. Jitter shows up most when I have the gimbal arm straight up and down then tilt it to the left or right and forward a little bit. - or anything in the neighborhood of orientation. These seem like typical movements, not something extreme. The other annoying thing is that if you flip it so your carrying it with the handle above the camera (for low shots) the follow tilt is reversed. So if you try to tilt the camera to the sky, it looks more at the ground and vice versa. If I power it down and power up with it in that orientation then it is correct. But makes flipping back and forth an issue. About a month ago I did drop it on a soft carpeted floor and the tilt motor now scrapes through a certain range. Fortunately it is a range that I never go to but I can't find a way to service/repair it. I've looked at other gimbal options and always come back to the AirCross 2 because it does look really good on paper. I have used the iPhone bluetooth follow mode before.. I put the gimbal on a tripod near a crowd of people and can pan around to get B-Roll shots without it looking too conspicuous (compared to a guy in the corner waiving the thing around). I've also used the timelapse features for that additional movement, both for video and stitched photos. It looks pretty good if you turn the stabilization off on the camera and time the movements with your settings well, otherwise it can look sort of jagged and choppy. Thanks for the great review! :-)

[@Fless]

Seems like Air 2 wins only in max payload - which is important for bmpcc & sigma 18-35 though

[@vitos1k]

If you update firmware of AIR2 you would get same mimic features, and tracking

[@ferenckocsis7365]

How did you set up the AIRCROSS2 so that the gimbal motor falls to the left side of the camera? I've tried countless times, but never once.

[@Moore-Ent]

Will a Blackmagic 4K camera work with the Moza Aircross 2?

[@WisebuyIsrael]

Have you been able to control the focus from the app? or are you using the M version with no bluetooth? I have the Air 2 and the iFocus that moza says can connect to the app but it never worked. their customer service told me this is something that they may add in the future but they sell it like it does work.

[@AlexDerrick_DP]

great review. I also tested this gimbal at Samy Camera in Hollywood with the new Panasonic S1H and Sigma 50mm Art Prime Lens. Once we got it balanced it was really fun to operate. The smart phone follow function looks really cool! I didnt get to try that.

[@thatsaloadofcrap]

I was surprised you did not test the object tracking using a phone. I'm curious how the gimbal balances with a phone mounted on top. In particular, a gh5

[@aquaman5464]

Just thinking about the insane amount engineering that goes into producing these

[@vlinnus]

Hi. With Air I can just balance my gimbal while having my 28-75mm zoomed out to around 50mm and then during a shoot, I'm able to just zoom the lens in or out without rebalancing the gimbal. Can Aircross 2 handle a weight the same way? This is a major selling point to me.

[@mikey7326]

Thanks Tommy, It's not an easy decision between this and Zhiyuns new Weebill S.

[@bacharoudeh3274]

Did you bought one of them or bot yet ?

[@mikey7326]

@@bacharoudeh3274 Nope, afraid not. I need a new PC first.

[@JoshuaStancea]

Zhiyun is trash, avoid.

[@teddylopez5342]

@@JoshuaStancea how?

[@JoshuaStancea]

Teddy Lopez It’s just a B rated product. The motors are weak, their lifespan is short. I own Moza, Ronin S, original zhiyun crane, and weebil s. The Moza is ok, Ronin is my go to, and the zhiyun feels 80% designed.

[@SBKZMedia]

Can I control the electronic zoom from the grip using a sony a6500 with an 18 - 105 lens?

[@MrYadjdf]

Nikon Z6's focus can be controlled with electronic lenses? It is written in the compitability table, that electronical focus is fine with Z6 + 24-70 F4?

[@Trevellian]

Another great review. How is the AirCross 2 when balancing large, heavy lenses like a Sigma 18-35 on a GH5? And when you get your Moza Slypod, check it for wobble. Lots of reports that it can't smoothly glide without wobbling randomly. Seems to be a design issue.

[@TommyCallaway]

Thanks, will check. And I’ll try the gh5 on it soon!

[@Trevellian]

@@TommyCallaway Thanks. And is there room for the GH5 in a cage, or will it have to be removed?

[@rezwanbinkabir9494]

How it works with the 18-35mm

[@rezwanbinkabir9494]

Would love to know about 80d+18-35

[@JimLamaison]

Hello, will it work with a heavier camera? i have a 70D combined with a sigma art 18-35. Will be ok?

[@brissonmedia9554]

Hey - awesome video. I too am having the same issue with not being able to use the arca-Swiss plate with the Ifocus motor. There was mention about a third party quick release plate used. Is that the initial plate on the camera, then secondly attach that to the manfrotto/ifocus mount, and lastly to the L-bracket? Any current tri-pod setup is arca-Swiss, so it would be convenient to use an arca-Swiss plate, instead of taking all the brackets off. Thanks!

[@pablonietoriudavets8640]

Hi, one question, I know that the moza air 2 works well with the blackmagic 4k with the cage(smallrig) with hd,ssd.. Because is bigger than other Gimbals, the aircroos too? is the same of sizes? Thanks

[@qhuamilhaosphotography4636]

Please can Moza Aircross 2 hold canon 6d ii plus it less?

[@jake30966]

Is there any way to attach a field monitor to this ?

[@wilkbor]

I bought the air cross 2 a couple of years ago and generally like it. Probably the only thing I don't like about it is that there is no way to mount a cross bar. The only way to hold it is Samurai style

[@kentjensen4504]

Can you also control the follow focus via the phone?

[@storieswetell5141]

Hi, I have a Canon SL3 (250d mark II), is the moza aircross 2 better than air 2?

[@otegadamagic]

this felt more like a review than a comparison

[@TommyCallaway]

Watch my more recent showdown with 4 gimbals. Definitely a full comparison.

[@otegadamagic]

@@TommyCallaway will def do that.

[@georgealmir9826]

Hey Tommy, which gimbal do you recommend with Canon EOS R6 that has follow focus , iFocus ?

[@johnburnett1974]

On the dial what do you think about putting skateboard grip tape on the dial

[@mrnothing249]

thanks for sharing, amazing video. Can we attach a pole with the gimbal's base to take shots from a height or distance?

[@bobbydbuze]

Hey bro, great review! Could you plz tell me if you think it could handle the BMPCC6K with a tilta cage on it and a vintage super takumar lens? I’m trying to decide between this and the feiyutech ak4500 and zhiyun crane 3... I’m gonna ask gudsen if they’ll send me one for a review for my channel as well. Thank you!

[@AlexDerrick_DP]

i think it can hold that. i used it with Panasonic S1H and sigma art 50mm no problem.

[@jeffersonalves3202]

@@AlexDerrick_DP Hello. I'm using google translator. Do you think aircross 2 resists an a73 + 70-200? thankful

[@AlexDerrick_DP]

Jefferson Alves sadly no i don’t think it is strong enough for 70-200 zoom. Sony body is light weight but zoom is long and heavy and i feel too much for the motors to balance ... this is just my opinion, not my real life testing tho. But the S1H and Panasonic Zoom lens is heavy but it is not long like a 70-200 zoom.........

[@jeffersonalves3202]

@@AlexDerrick_DP I imagined that. It would be difficult to balance. Is this Aircross 2 better than Crane 2? Can you handle more weight than Crane 2? I currently have an Isteady Gear and I need to improve the equipment. I live in Brazil and Air 2 is very expensive. Aircross is more affordable.

[@AlexDerrick_DP]

@@jeffersonalves3202 I don't have any experience with Crane 2. I just happened to use Aircross 2 at Samy Camera in Hollywood when I was testing the S1H and my Varicam. In the test we had the S1H and the 24-70 Panasonic Zoom and it worked well. This is best advice I can give :) Hope that helps. But feel free to message me on Instagram if you want more specifics or to see some footage. My IG is @2020_intution

[@jeffersonalves3202]

Hello. I'm using google translator. Do you think aircross 2 resists an a73 + 70-200? thankful

[@micikho1]

great review, T. i am considering moza air cross 2 and use ifocus. is it will be big problem as well? according to cons you mention earlier?

[@TommyCallaway]

Thanks - the iFocus works great.. but only has issues with certain lenses if used on as a power zoom due to lens stiffness. If you're already using an iFocus you'll be fine.

[@js_guyman]

@@TommyCallaway has the iFocus M worked well for just adjusting the focus manually?... personally I'm not concerned if it can handle the zoom.... thanks

[@TNGrecords]

Hey! I'm planning in getting a gimbal and I was thinking about getting the moza air 2 because I read it could handle my bmcc 2.5k, i use it with a sigma 18-35mm, do you think the aircross 2 would handle it? Thanks man

[@TommyCallaway]

I think the sigma 18-35 is generally a tiny bit too front-heavy for a lot of setups using the AirCross 2. It’s “possible” with counterweights perhaps, but you’ll probably be disappointed. I would recommend the Air 2 or Ronin S for the heavier setups.

[@TNGrecords]

@@TommyCallaway Thank you very much!

[@TheGeoDaddy]

I played with the Moza Air II (stuck in the Nikon Filmmaker’s kit… probable because they wanted to clear out the inventory of the heavier gimbles) but - honestly - I got smoother shots with my iPhone / 4K that cut into my shoot for the limited BRoll needed - than the time it took to setup the Nikon Z6 and lens on the gimble - so it sounds like this is only niche for LONG shots where you need a Prosumer Camera and lens… agreed? BTW - the Insta360 blew either away - for gimblimg at a GoPro level!!!

[@outfitdolo8093]

How can I power my camera off the moza air 2

[@temurabdullaev7313]

Didn't try to mount it on a monopod and make passes from a height. I wonder if it will withstand the horizontal load of the steadicam if you attach it to the monopod, make a run behind the actor and then lagging behind raise him up, like a crane)

[@CoreyMcKinneyJr_CMJR]

Literally just bought the Moza air 2 for my gh5 and now I'm not sure if I'm sad or not..

[@bennozwanenburg9318]

Why you're sad? The Air2 also have the mimic and tracking options. The only advantage of the Aircross I can see is the less weight.

[@keenimagery]

Ahhh, I just ordered the Air 2 for my gh5 yesterday before I watched this. Hopefully it comes quick. Have you got to mess with yours yet?

[@bennozwanenburg9318]

What do you mean by mess? I’m very happy with the Air2. It can handle larger camera’s thsn the Aircross and you have to balance only ince because of the ‘smart’ quickrelease.

[@CoreyMcKinneyJr_CMJR]

Keen Imagery i Have! I Love It! It takes some getting used to. I had the original Z crane before this so i wasn’t used to all of the bells and whistles but once you find the way you like to hold it its great! I even love the little sounds it makes when i re center it. I won’t need to upgrade for a very long time and that was the point ✔️

[@Visinski]

Moza Air 2 looks like crap after this review 🤔

[@jesse_cole]

Awesome. Can it balance a BMPCC6k with a Sigma 18-35 on it?

[@DanaPhotoCinema]

Are you using canon.

[@bennozwanenburg9318]

I don't think, I can't find a user who get it done. Also you can't power the BMPCC because the Aircross has only 7,2V output. But the Air2 works just fine.

[@jesse_cole]

@@bennozwanenburg9318 Thanks... I was looking at the Air2, but wanted to know if the Aircross made more sense. I think you convinced me to go with the Air2.

[@pranavpahwa268]

I own a Canon 90d, so will it go with this gimbal

[@CraigToddOfficial]

Yes

[@vedder7373]

Which one for the 90D?

[@___xyz___]

7:05 I respectfully disagree. This was a real game changer. No other gimbal has this feature, and it is one of the main reasons my videography has been taken to the next level.

[@js_guyman]

Your timecode linked to the 'sexy LED light' on the focus ring...did you mean to link to some other feature? Btw, does the iFocus M work well for you with the aircross 2? I'm looking at buying the aircross 2 in a package that includes the iFocus M. Would love to have manual focus control on the handle, if it works decently...

[@lysander2136]

uuhmm... how is that a versus? 90% of video about Moza aircross2 and 10% about Moza air 2

[@francesconavarro2725]

Please get a more stable worktop... hard to focus on what you are talking about all the time when I keep worrying that your gear might fall off. Other than that minor detail, thank you for a very competent review.

[@pranavpahwa268]

I have a Canon EOS 90d, so will is go with moza aircross 2

[@vedder7373]

Do you find out it the air cross 2 is comparable with a 90d. ? I have the original mozzarella air cross. It does work with the 90 D. But only with the 24mm pancake lens. I want to be able to use my Better lenses. So I’m considering the air cross 2 or the air 2. So confusing!

[@やせうまレシピ絶対痩せる食事]

Happy to comment first :)

[@JonniArmani]

Nice review T,)

[@mrnothing249]

very nice..

[@Bangkitdion]

aku rodo ramudeng bahasamu mas :)

[@marcoFVD]

not a stable table

[@TommyCallaway]

Yeah, I know. It's gone through some iterations.. a new fix comes this monday!

[@rizkyfn109]

please give me sir from Indonesian 🙏🥺

[@Pics2FlicksDennis]

Nice review. Speaking of active tracking, has anyone ever figured out how to use this when you’re running solo? How does one get their phone to lock on them when they can’t see or touch the phone’s screen? I’ve seen some folks use a hat, and hold the hat in front of the phone, then put the hat on when they return to the front of the camera, but that’s kind of a kluge.

[@Pics2FlicksDennis]

Just dug out my AirCross 2 after not using it for a while, and see this question still hasn’t been answered. Anybody figure out how to use the active track to track yourself when you can’t “hit your face” on your phone because you’re operating solo?