Sony A6300 & Zhiyun Crane Review | The Best Combo For Wedding Filmmakers?

[@eMobilityExchange]

Good afternoon, I have been looking at reviews for 48 hours now and I have to say that yours was the only one worth commenting on. Excellent review and exactly the set up I am about to purchase. I don't know much about videography, just that when I go on my travels, I wants smooth 4k, and sometimes 1080p slow motion footage, short shots and this seems perfect! thank you very much!

[@tylerherrinton]

Thanks Jonny, I'm glad you found the review helpful. It does sound like the A6300 will be perfect for your needs!

[@thejai28]

Great review! Was wondering what quick release switch plate you’re using? Thank you in advance!

[@VIDJACK]

very well done! I shoot weddings and have been using a canon c-100mkll. I've recently bought the a6300 and this really validates that purchase - in terms of extending its functionality and upping my game. Thanks!

[@ludupgyatso7]

VIDJACK sir may I ask you, which Zhiyun Crane is good and use full for Sony a6300?

[@BSRWeddingFilms]

Great review. I got a a6300 recently and will be adding this gimbal to my setup.

[@tylerherrinton]

Awesome! Make sure to stop back and share some results!

[@ronrandle7963]

Tyler, you're right, this is an amazing set up!!! Light and compact it performed flawlessly right out of the box. I can't seem to get the camera forward enough to balance in the fore-aft plane but the gimbal seems to hold it in place when it's powered up. Thanks again for sharing your info.

[@tylerherrinton]

Ron I have that same issue. It's just because the lens is so small/light that it's always going to be back heavy. I just attach my quick release plate as close to the front of the sled as possible!

[@danielschiffer]

Great vid! I have the crane for the a6300 and I cant get the tilt axis to balance. With the kit lens it seems as though the camera is too back heavy.. have you had this problem? Do you know what im doing wrong?

[@tylerherrinton]

Mine has the same issue, but the end result is just fine. You're right, the camera is just too heavy compared to the super light lens. When I have mine perfectly balanced, the lens is pointing straight up to the sky.

[@apost099]

Awesome Review! I currently pair with sony a6000 andI like to switching between my sony 10-18 lens and my 35mm 1.8 lens. I can switch lenses and not throw off the gimbal balance. Also throw it on a monopod for unlimited versatility.

[@HollisNancysHomestead]

Nan here -Thank you! I really learn alot from you videos. I got so exicted and went to Best Buy and got the A6300 because of built in mike port. Been doing a youtube cannel for a year with a Iphone6 plus. Your videos stand out in the way you teach and video quality. I really enjoyed it. I subbed your channel.

[@ameture-fotografer]

Yes. I do realize this is an old video, but I was wondering if you can make a video on how to you plan your shooting for a wedding?

[@MrBlackReviews]

looks awesome... i should be getting my Zhiyun next week!! and hopefully the A6500 in a couple weeks!

[@tylerherrinton]

+The Danny Black VLOG Awesome! I'm sure you'll love them both!

[@2lyke]

The Danny Black VLOG

[@fabandell]

was looking at both of these products, this video is perfect! you sold it to me

[@benarnoux]

Very informative video, Tyler!! My C100 just came in today!! A6300 an. 16mm is next on my list!! Thanks for sharing!!

[@tylerherrinton]

Awesome, enjoy it! Fantastic camera!!

[@eddiecontento]

Just purchased my Zhiyun Crane for my a7s II and I'm picking it up next week. I'm so excited :)

[@tylerherrinton]

Awesome combo, you won't be disappointed!!

[@antonv.]

Eddie Contento nice

[@MakuLabs]

Great review! how has the gimbal held up in last 6 months?

[@dpixvid]

Check out Omeneo Cine4 settings & accompanying LUTS to lose the Sony color space... I prefer!

[@philjamprimate]

overheating was solved with an update. rolling shutter is fine in 1080 and can be reduced in 4k by shooting wide angle and clear image zooming in by 1.3 or so. much less prominent when cropped.

[@martinputra8884]

Hi...Thanks for the video...I'm also thinking to incorporate sony's footage to canon's...May I know which picture profile you meant that is easy to match to each other?

[@thomashealy5375]

Also would like to know this?

[@tylerherrinton]

Hey there! I shoot the Sony at PP3 and the Canon on CP8 (Wide DR). I've found this to work pretty well for matching! I'm going to make a separate video on how I handle the footage in post to get the colors to match!

[@martinputra8884]

The Herrintons nice! I'm looking forward to watch the video :) thank you for sharing

[@thomashealy5375]

Cheers

[@jayount]

Great review of this gimble! I"ve been interested in this since I first saw it in a youtube video a couple days ago. I notice this video is almost 4 months old, has anything better than this Zhiyun come out since or is about to come out? Thanks for this!

[@tylerherrinton]

Thanks, I'm glad you found it helpful! Nope, I'd still say this is the one I recommend! I know a lot of people who have purchased it because of this review and they've all been pleased!

[@nichrodriguez]

would you mind sharing how to mach the colours ? I'm going to buy a Sony to use with my canons, and advice on colour profiles would be a good start, good video btw cheers!

[@tylerherrinton]

+Nicholas Rodriguez thanks for the suggestion! I can definitely make a video about that! I use PP3 on the Sony and Wide DR on C100. Keep an eye out for a video!

[@morkargo]

Hi Tyler. What are your settings for your c100? I use the mk1 + a6300 for most of my weddings. Thanks for all of the info and reviews.

[@tylerherrinton]

Hey there! I have it set to WideDR, nothing fancy! Check out my other video on this channel about matching Canon & Sony footage!

[@ericlee1651]

Very informative video! I just got the crane for my 6300 and I'm on the same page as you not totally ready to jump into Sony since I also shoot with a C100. I wanted to know what picture profile settings do you use on your 6300 to match it well with the C100?

[@tylerherrinton]

Hey Eric! Congrats on the new A6300, I know you'll dig it! So I shoot PP3 on the 6300 and Wide DR (CP-8) on the C100. I just made a new video about how to setup your A6300, make sure to check that out!

[@ludupgyatso7]

Sir, I watched your video. You teach very well. Thanks. I have Sony a6300 so which Zhiyun Crane suitable for my Sony a6300 mirrorless camera ? And how much dollar cost in USA ? Please give me advice.

[@elementalview1]

Thanks for this very informative review! You have convinced me to get the Zhiyun over the Beholder EC-1 (which is also more money). If I were using the a6500 should I be turning off the camera's in-body IS?

[@thegarmafamilyexperience6512]

Hello Tyler. Great review. Question? Do you primarily use this setup with your gimbal to do just tracking shots or have you done detail, and other variety shots with that setup?

[@tylerherrinton]

I have only used this specific lens setup for gimbal shots. I've used the A6300 for other shots but I use my Canon glass with a metabones adaptor. The focus ring on the 16mm isn't super great, so I would imagine it wouldn't be great for other shots, but totally doable.

[@JRAlli]

just got a crane, how has it been holding up? performing the same or has it been breaking down?

[@tylerherrinton]

So far, it's been holding up fantastic. No issues whatsoever. I've used it for 3 weddings and a bunch of other shoots and it's still just as good as day 1!

[@ThePassionHiFi]

I have the same setup...cool stuff :)

[@shafnoor5209]

Hi. Great video. I have tried the same camera and lens combo and found that some of the autofocus modes are not available when using the 16mm. How have you got it working?

[@tylerherrinton]

+Shaf Noor you're correct, not all the AF features work with this specific lens. It still autofocus great for my needs on a gimbal!

[@adventureriders4515]

great review mate. yes the a6300 is awesome. u should swop that 16mm lens for the 10-18mm (1. it has built in stabilization... so even more stable with gumbal 2. super light 3. crazy sharp 4. crazy wide (15mm FF equivalent) 5. u still have ur 16mm covered but u can get the crazy wide shots of venue / landscape / setting etc etc. ) i highly recommend it

[@tylerherrinton]

+Adventure Riders I looked into that one! It's way more expensive than the 16 which is honestly why I went with the 16mm to start. I also need the extra light for dark receptions with the2.8.

[@adventureriders4515]

The Herrintons ah ha fair enough on the 2.8. the 10-18 is a pricey lens but so worth the price... its totally awesome. especially with the stabilizer aswell

[@tylerherrinton]

+Adventure Riders sounds like it! Thanks for the recommendation, that would definitely be my first choice to upgrade to!

[@DigitalSamTV]

Collin yes 10-18 is great. very sharp

[@1hdtfte]

Hey Tyler, great video - I noticed at 8:44 you're really getting into the 'ninja walk' to get that smooth footage. Have you been able to eliminate that bounce that seems to be so prevalent in a lot of other reviews I've seen? Clearly skill and practice would be a factor here - any feedback would be greatly appreciated. I'm looking to do 'walk through' style real estate videos with this combo. The shot where you walked into the kitchen 8:22 seemed to give a really nice balance between inside and outside light.

[@tylerherrinton]

+TT I've found there to be very little bounce in my shots at all! If you look at the basketball hype video I just posted, there are shots I was LITERALLY sprinting down a track as fast as I could. I think the shots looks pretty smooth. This would be a great combo for house walk thoughts. Shooting in 4K and s-log will give you good dynamic range to balance light

[@CharlieCarterCreative]

Nice video!.....do you know if the Sigma 18-35 on the A6300 would be too heavy for this gimbal??

[@tylerherrinton]

Yep, should be fine! The Sigm+Metabones+A6300 is 1,365g and the advertised weight limit of the crane is 1,800g.

[@CharlieCarterCreative]

Appreciate the reply, thank you!

[@ColorfieldMedia]

Thank you for doing this. Great review. I was looking for this direct comparison (a6500 actually) for this specific use on the Glidegear Geranos to match my C100 shots. Was up in the air between the 6500 or GH5 but for this specific use, I think this is a great call. Can I please ask which Sony profile you use to match the C100? Thanks!

[@tylerherrinton]

Thanks for commenting! I use PP3 on the Sony when matching with my Canon cameras. I've found it to work pretty well! It requires some small adjustments in post, but nothing major!

[@ColorfieldMedia]

Thank you :-)

[@rscm93]

Interesting video about this setup, Thanks from Paris

[@tylerherrinton]

Thanks for watching!

[@Alphavideoireland]

Great review Tyler. One thing that has put me off buying is the rolling shutter issue. On other videos I have seen online it horrendous, yet on this video you can 't see any. Did you do any post editing to fix it or is that footage out of the camera? Also, can you use any QR plate? All my monopods and cameras have Mannfrotto plates so would be good if I could keep it the same. Thanks

[@tylerherrinton]

Thanks so much! So the rolling shutter thing made me nervous to buy this camera at first, but I honestly haven't had any issues with it. I have used the camera handheld a few times, and in those instances, you can start to see a little wobble. For gimbal work, rolling shutter is no problem. On a monopod, as long as you're not doing any crazy whip pans or fast movements, you should be fine. The footage you see is color graded, but nothing else has been done to it. As far as quick release plates go, I tried using a Manfrotto QR plate, but it ended up being too tall and heavy for my setup. Because the lens is so light, it made the whole sled SUPER back heavy. I just use a small QR plate, because for weddings this camera only stays on the gimbal. Depending on what lens you're using, you could experiment with the Manfrotto plates and see if it works for you!

[@phillipcolling]

Tyler! great video... question, have you ever considered the 24mm sony zeiss 1.8 on the 6300 for the better low light features than the 16mm?

[@tylerherrinton]

That would be a fantastic option! It's just WAY more expensive. The 16mm isn't THE best lens in the world, but for only ~$200 it's hard to beat. If you can afford the 24mm 1.8, go for it!

[@phillipcolling]

I got it on Amazon to test out... its auto focus is ridiculously fast but it doesn't have stabilization and you can for sure tell on many shots!

[@juniorrodrigues1805]

Great review dude! All i needed to know

[@tylerherrinton]

Thanks Junior, I'm glad you found it helpful!

[@ChrisMaiMusic]

Do you shoot with the lens wide open on this setup? If so, ND filter? Or do you recommend getting more in focus for gimbal shots?

[@tylerherrinton]

I definitely will shoot wide open in certain situations! The AF is so good, that you shouldn't need to worry too much about focus. The main issue with me is light, like you mentioned. I'll shoot around f/4, f/5.6 if it's sunny but don't like to go much higher than that...I'll just crank my shutter speed in those cases. I don't want to mess with ND filters on a wedding day.

[@majestixb1355]

hi, awesome review, can you provide link where you bought that gimbal and picture profile you use on a6300. really like the color, want to learn how to achieve that cinematic look

[@tylerherrinton]

Here's a link to the whole setup: kit.com/Tyler_Herrinton/a6300-gimbal-setup I'm shooting PP3 with the A6300. Keep an eye out for a color matching video in the future!

[@andyhk3]

Have you tried taking any pictures with the A6300? I'm looking for a camera to replace my Canon 600d which I use pretty much 50/50 stills/video. Something small like the A6500 is really tempting for travel but I'd really love to find a system that does both stills and video well enough without breaking the bank.

[@tylerherrinton]

The 6300 takes pretty good photos! They're definitely on par with an 60/70/80D. The AF system is awesome on the 6300 with native Sony lenses, and even works pretty well with the Metabones adaptor and Canon glass.

[@hf8547]

Hmm, great review, what about sound ?

[@tylerherrinton]

+HF you can use a shotgun mic like a video mic pro!

[@antonisdavis2288]

Great review! What is the max iso of 6300 at 1080 p without using denoiser at post?thanks

[@tylerherrinton]

The max I would shoot it at would be 6400, maybe 8000 with denoiser. Just makes sure it's exposed properly!

[@ArraialHD]

Great video! How about this same gear with the Sony 18105 PZ F4? Regards from Brazil

[@tylerherrinton]

Hey Carlos, thanks for checking out the video! You should double check the weight of the lens, but I'm 99% sure that would work on the Crane! I know that people use the Sony A7sII and 16-35 f/4 (which are both heavier than the setup you're suggesting) so you shouldn't have any issues!

[@jatt5abi407]

CarlosBarroso.360 According to the manufacturer with the new firmware update Crane supports 1800 grams whereas earlier it supported up to 1200 grams.

[@RichardsWorld]

When I was in Brazil the camera prices where 2 - 3 times more than the U.S. I seen many Brazilians buying their electronics in Ciudad Del Este in Paraguay. The prices in Ciudad Del Este are very low.

[@Secondcropcreative]

Any hacks for mounting a video mic pro or other mic on it. I think I've seen people mount it to the handle?

[@tylerherrinton]

Hmmm, no hacks I know of personally. The crane can definitely handle the A6300 with the videomic on it no problem, so not sure why you'd want to attach it somewhere else really.

[@Secondcropcreative]

My concern with using the hotshoe would be when using the crane to 'look up'. Wasn't sure if it would catch on the crane itself. Thanks for the reply!

[@heikogehrig]

Great review! Question: Can you change the "level" or orientation the gimbal keeps? ie - instead of level with the horizon, have it pointed down at 50 degrees (or whatever) via the joystick, and have that be the new level it keeps while moving around? Thanks!!

[@tylerherrinton]

Hey Heiko! Yes, you can do exactly what you described here. There are 2 modes. One that mirrors you movements (turn the handle left, the camera moves left) and a locked down mode where the camera stays the same orientation no matter what. In the 2nd mode you can use the joystick the adjust the tilt angle! Hope that helps!

[@TheSinasho]

thank you very much. BTW, what lenses do u use ? would recommend to buy 35mm 18 for youtube videos ?

[@IsaacTurnerMusic]

I just got this set up I was thinking abjut the sigma 30mm 1.4 though what's your opinion on that

[@tylerherrinton]

That's a great focal length for some tighter gimbal shots. I'm not sure how well the Sigma will autofocus, that would be my main area of concern. If you want the BEST AF, go with a native Sony lens.

[@IsaacTurnerMusic]

The Herrintons thank you for the response man your videos helped me a lot. Just purchased the camera today and trying to learn it. Minor snag my computer won't let me edit 4K lol

[@IsaacTurnerMusic]

The Herrintons hey man really quick just picked up the 16mm lens on your recommendation. In picture mode when I press the focus button down it kinda turns to jelly as it tries to focus. Is that normal?

[@pakkami77]

How do you transcode your material before editing? and after editing? And thank you for the video!

[@tylerherrinton]

Hey Mikko! With Premiere Pro you don't need to do any transcoding which is great! When it comes to exporting, I honestly use the built in Presets most of the time. Most commonly I'm using the Vimeo or KZbin export presets.

[@lauza247]

great comprehensive review! Ive meaning to find an answers to this question: is there an app for the zhiyun crane that can automate really slow pans (for example) I would love this to double up as a timelapse set up?

[@tylerherrinton]

There is a crane app but it doesn't seem to offer timelapse capability. That would be an awesome function to have! It seems like it would be pretty easy to make actually. I'll keep an eye out!

[@barteklurka8091]

Hi! Thanks for great review! Now I'm thinking to buy. What do you think, Manfrotto 577 adapter with a7s2 and batis 25mm (and also sony 35 2.8) will be fitted to this gimbal? Thanks, once again!

[@tylerherrinton]

Hey! Those should all work just fine on here. Weight wise, no problem. You just might need to be careful if you go into inverted mode with the height of the camera + manfrotto adaptor. If you check out the kit for this setup in the description you can see the plate I use that is super small. But for the most part you should be fine with that setup!

[@thesacvroom]

Hey Tyler, Great video. Could you please tell me whats the max weight the gimbal can handle? I just wanted to know if I can use any other lens with my a6300

[@tylerherrinton]

According to B&H the limit is: 0.8 - 2.65 lb. I know people use the A7SII with the 16-35 f/4 (a much heavier setup) with no problems. You can definitely get away with a heavier lens than the 16mm I use.

[@tonyris4621]

Mate, thank you. This was a fantastic review of the gear I'm currently looking at to buy! I was looking at 35mm lenses for it, but now I'm considering the wider one for what you're doing and keeping my GH4 with the 50mm focal length and shallow depth of field. (Speed boosted Sigma Art 35mm) I was so keen on the 6500 but given I'm going to chuck it on a crane the 6300 makes sense eh! Legend mate

[@tylerherrinton]

Thanks Tony, I'm glad you found this helpful! The 6500 definitely has some great improvements on the 6300, but if you only need it for a gimbal and are looking so save a couple hundred bucks, the 6300 is a fantastic option! You can't really go wrong either way!!

[@SidneyDiongzon]

Great video bro!

[@cavs693]

very accurate presentation. Thanks

[@JjackVideo]

Thanks for making this review. Really makes its easier for me to build my gear case. Quick question. Your quick release plate. Was it by any chance this one: Vktech Black Camera 323 Quick Release Plate? Or do you remember the name of yours? Best regards from Denmark.

[@tylerherrinton]

Hey Jan!I You can check out the whole kit right here, including the quick release plate. Thanks for watching and commenting! kit.com/Tyler_Herrinton/a6300-gimbal-setup

[@BenCulpin]

Thanks for sharing! One question for you - can the gimble handle an external mic being mounted on the camera also?

[@tylerherrinton]

+Ben Culpin yep, for sure! This setup is nowhere near the weight limit the gimbal can handle, even with a mic attached. The mic would only give you issues if you flip to inverted mode 👍🏼

[@BenCulpin]

Awesome thanks The Herrintons

[@jbx907]

have you tried the zhiyun usb control cable with the sony?

[@erugerio]

Amazing review! Thanks!!!

[@dipoakbar2469]

thanks for sharing, what do you think about beholder ds1 comparing to zhiyun crane?

[@tylerherrinton]

I don't have any experience with any other 1 handed gimbal systems. I would be hard pressed to find any reason I'd spend more money on something different tho. The Crane does everything I could want flawlessly!

[@DVAProductionz]

Hey Tyler do you still get good bokeh, when up close with your couples?

[@tylerherrinton]

Hmmm I'd say you definitely achieve a relative shallow DoF look, but no crazy bokeh or anything. Wide lens, cropped sensor and 2.8 aren't a killer combo for good bokeh. I do think you still get that nice shallow DoF look, while still keeping everything in focus.

[@miguelmagalhaes270]

Really good review!!!

[@shem44]

May I know your settings to match c100? I'm using c100 too and will love to match them!

[@tylerherrinton]

I'm currently shooting PP3 on the Sony and CP8 (Wide-DR) on the C100. I usually need to add some magenta to the Sony to help it match, but it's usually pretty close as long as WB is the same!

[@TheInfinite66]

Hi :) Could you tell me your experience with focusing while on a gimbal with the a6300? Since you have press alot to change focus to the background for example was it really a pain to change the focus?

[@frankharis1947]

Very nice Amazing review! Thanks!!!

[@ludupgyatso7]

Sir, I am asking you one think. There are Zhiyun Crane 2 and 3 which is small and best for Sony a6300?

[@TristanBarrocks]

I was looking for a video just like this. I am a c100 user and I am looking for a B Camera. I was thinking of the Sony a6500 and this gimbal. What do you think about getting the a6300 vs getting the a6500? I mean I know the spec stuff but what about the overheating etc?

[@tylerherrinton]

+Tristan Barrocks I doubt that overheating will be different between the two. If you can afford the 6500, go for it. Those extra features are definitely a great improvement. But the 6300 will be very similar in image quality. If you plan to take the camera off the gimbal, the IBS of the 6500 is worth it in my eyes!

[@KCTroyer]

Do you think if I add a bit of weight, the gimbal would work well with a GoPro or iphone?

[@tylerherrinton]

hmm...maybe. They do make a specific gimbal specifically for those type things! But if you already have it and want to use both, I'm sure you could figure out a way to make it balance!

[@FrankyEames]

Nice thorough review!

[@tylerherrinton]

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@apost099]

I see in your kit you have the a6500. Did you upgrade? How do you like it?

[@tylerherrinton]

+Adam Post I did not upgrade. The 6500 was announced 3 weeks after I bought my 6300. I think the IBIS and touch screen on the 6500 make it worth the extra $$

[@apost099]

I agree. Trying to make the most of my a6000 wedding setup and holding off from upgrading as long as I can. It's getting tougher and tougher. just too expensive at the moment. Say hi to Kraig for me :)

[@masalbaslasin7195]

Hi. i have z cran v2 and a6300 with 50 mm 1.8 lens... i have a problem to balance. some people say that a 6300 is not heavy enough... I have to add some weight... How can i add weight and where can i buy this weight

[@TylerTripsTunes]

When you balance the A6300 how are mounting the camera?

[@tylerherrinton]

I use a quick release plate that I use specifically for this setup. You can check it out in the A6300 gear kit I have linked in the description to see the exact one!

[@TylerTripsTunes]

Newbie question are you attaching the quick plate to the crane and using the quick plate to balance your a6300?

[@Muaythaiama]

have the same setup currently use the 18-105 on the crane. Thinking about getting the 16mm 2.8// Do you think it is worth it?

[@tylerherrinton]

I think for the price (only around $200) you can't go wrong with the 16mm. It's definitely not THE best lens on the market, and it doesn't work with some of the advanced AF functions on the A6300, BUT I do think it's worth it for the cost, size, weight and fast aperture. A good addition to your kit, even if you only use it for specific scenarios.

[@natanaetrouves6548]

good. Thanks for this. 🖤

[@djabsolute6117]

any suggestion on quick release adapter for the crane m? i just ordered a sony a6300

[@tylerherrinton]

Definitely! Check out my Kit page (linked in the description) and you'll see the quick release plate I use in there!

[@forzaitalia5111]

What settings do you shoot for video? The "movie" dial on the camera or manual mode?

[@tylerherrinton]

Movie dial! Check out my 6300 setup video as well!

[@forzaitalia5111]

The Herrintons thanks!

[@homerdj0nt]

@The Herrintons did you find the fast a6300 AF much useful to combo with Zhiyun Crane in movement?

[@tylerherrinton]

Yes, the AF on the 6300 is perfect of gimbal use!

[@jeffcemel7268]

Have you had trouble seeing the screen outside when shooting 4k?

[@tylerherrinton]

+Jeff Cemel yeah it can be tough because they limit the brightness of the screen at 4K. Nothing you can do about it really.

[@meronmeron-m3m]

Hi what crane version are you using?

[@Johnliphotography]

Thanks for sharing !

[@willbaxter3922]

Question, Did you get the M or the larger Zhiyun Crane? what lens and weight work best for you? I feel like my a6300 and 35 sony lens are just to light. thus I dont get amazing stabilized shots? or I could be doing it wrong haha.

[@tylerherrinton]

I use the regular crane...the M would probably be pushing it on weight. If you're not getting smooth shots you're probably not balanced properly

[@NoLikeCheese]

How did you get the tilt to balance? I have an a6500 with the pancake lens and Manfrotto 323 RC2 adjusted all the way forward and it still tilts rearwards.

[@tylerherrinton]

Yeah, mine does that too. It's just not physically possible to balance it completely with that lens/camera setup. But because the whole thing is so light, the motors can compensate no problem. I've never had any issues with it, and it's always been tilting backwards.

[@NoLikeCheese]

Thanks for getting back to me on that. I discovered that I could use the 1/4-20 screw hole beneath the mounting bracket to attach a 3/4 inch by 3 inch long piece of stainless steel rod and it balanced perfectly. In fact I was able to move the camera back 1/4 inch. The rod added 6 ounces.

[@luisgomez9]

Did you use the IBIS during your steady cam shots?

[@tylerherrinton]

Hey Luis! The A6300 does not have IBIS, so it was not used in any of the shots shown. The A6500 that was just announced does have it, but I'd say you won't need it to get smooth shots with this gimbal setup.

[@2009hoopy]

thanks for sharing, 2 questions if you dont mind. Has using this made you think now about swapping out the C100 for an A7s. And secondly, its never going to come close to the iso performance of the A7s, but how dose it compare to the 5diii for low light, i will shoot my 5d at 6400 and its just about ok but i wouldn't go above it.

[@tylerherrinton]

Haha, I have lots of internal battles about the C100 vs A7SII thing. At the end of the day the C100 is so good for a lot of stuff that we do, and shooting a full 4K wedding is just not really necessary yet. Ultimately I am spoiled by my C100 and things like built in NDs that you only find in those cinema cameras. If I had a 5D3, I'd have switched to Sony in a heartbeat. With low light, I'd say it's similar to the 5D. Maybe 1 stop less. This can vary depending on your picture profile in the Sony however.

[@cburgz3697]

How would this gimbal work with accessories tacked on, such as, rode external mic, Ikan 5" monitor?

[@tylerherrinton]

Rode Mic, no problem. It will still work flawlessly. I'm not sure where you'd attach a monitor so you can still hold it and see the monitor BUT it wouldn't affect the gimbal if you attach it to the arm. So if you can find a good spot to put it, I say go for it.

[@vietuser7]

Do you think the a6000 is still worth to pick up? Considering it's a lot cheaper!

[@tylerherrinton]

I would suggest spending the extra money on the A6300. I think the 6000 would leave you wanting a lot more. I've never personally used the 6000 but from what I've read and seen online, there are some pretty significant improvements in the 6300 that are worth the money!

[@foxycreations6432]

Hi. I have a question. Have you run into any issues using a song camera with the zhiyun ? I have the crane 2 and I know the follow focus doesn’t work on it and I worry that will cause a lot of complications. Have you or anyone else run into this?

[@qray1]

Hi! Why not use the Crane M? Not enough? Thanks

[@tylerherrinton]

+László Kurai I honestly don't know if the M existed when I bought mine haha. But I like that I can use a heavier camera setup if necessary down the road.

[@qray1]

I see :) Thanks for the quick response. Very helpful review!

[@Birkan1903]

Hey, i have some questions: 1) What do you think about the Zhiyun Crane V2? Do think about a upgrade? 2) I purchase a a6300 kit with a 16-50mm camera lens...do i need the Wide-Angle Lens from your kit for perfect wedding clips or can i begin with the 16-50mm lens? Do you just use this lens or do you need also other lens during the weddings? 3) I heard that the audio from the a6300 is very bad... also with a external audio recorder... Does that make problem for you? Thank you

[@tylerherrinton]

Hey! 1) If you have the crane already, skip the upgrade. If you are buying your 1st crane, go with V2! 2) The advantage that Sigma 18-35 is that you'll be letting more light in, it's a 1.8 through the whole zoom range. The kit lens has a variable aperture and isn't nearly as nice. 3) I rarely use any audio from the A6300 so it doesn't bother me!

[@Birkan1903]

The Herrintons thank you for the answer

[@Birkan1903]

The Herrintons one question again... I mean the Sony SEL16F28 16mm f/2.8 as comparison and not the Sigma... Because in the video you said that you use the Sony with this kit... Or did you change to the Sigma?

[@markshirley01]

Tyler - I'm looking at buying a second hand A6500 or A6300 and a Crane I want to just leave it on the Crane with the 16mm for motion clips. Is that feasible or will I have to break it down and rebalance it for every job.

[@tylerherrinton]

What you're describing is exactly what I do! I leave the A6300 & 16mm lens on the Crane for the entire wedding day. I do break it down at the end of every shoot and put the Crane back in it's case, but it literally takes me 45 seconds to put it all together the next time I want to shoot. Once you balance it once, it only takes a few minor adjustments to get it perfectly balanced.

[@georgeaura]

I also couldn't get the zooming from gimbal to work with my sony

[@Pcpro047Tkgeekyteenagers]

can I use sony a6300 with rokinon 8mm and then put it on a flycam hd 5000 then also i will experience rolling shutter ?

[@kevinantonowvideo]

First of all: I used the flycam and it's absolutely bad against any kind of gimbal. I used the flycam a lot and with the light weight of the a6300 this combo really gets frustrating. Because you will never get a decent balance. It's either too heavy or it gets so light that it becomes a giant pendulum which ruins your shot. Get a gimbal. It's worth it. Second: The rolling shutter isn't an issue as long as you don't make fast pans. Minor rolling shutter shots can be easily corrected using software if your PC can handle it. But since you wanna edit 4K video. It should.

[@ronrandle7963]

Tyler quick question, we just picked up the same set up you're using based on your recommendation and I'm not seeing the AF functionality in the menu settings, am I missing something? The AF tracking and drive speed menus say 'Not supported with this lens'

[@tylerherrinton]

+Ron Randle unfortunately this lens does not give you access to those advanced AF features. I personally have not had any issues with the AF speed or tracking as they have worked perfectly for me!

[@ronrandle7963]

Thanks Tyler, I guess my question is how do you initiate AF on the lens so it is operational 100% of the time, specifically so the facial recognition is active? Is there a way to show where the camera is focusing? Thanks again for an informative video and being so willing to help your fellow film makers.

[@tylerherrinton]

If I see that the focus is off, you can hold the shutter button down half way to initiate auto focus. You can change the AF zones in the menu system to be whatever you'd like. With good lighting, I let the camera use all the AF points. In dark environments, I limit the zone to the top middle quadrant of the screen (where faces would be). You can do single point, expanded points etc. Just experiment to find what works best for you! Facial recognition will also be in the menu system!

[@ChristianNoelFilm]

Yea boss I love my a6300

[@christianstills]

does it overheat on 1080p 120? or only on 4k?

[@taoleping]

what is the mount on the camera The light gray plate between Crane and camera?

[@tylerherrinton]

+John Scott it's a quick release plate! Check the link in the description for a link to buy it!

[@TahaJawashi]

great job man, Thank you..!!

[@tylerherrinton]

Thanks, glad you enjoyed it!

[@laurenthenry]

Hey man! Good review! But the a6300 has no headphone jack :)

[@tylerherrinton]

Haha, I misspoke. KZbin doesn't really have a great way to re-upload/fix mistakes :(

[@cefitax]

5d mark iii or sony 6300 whats your advice? For weddings

[@tylerherrinton]

Man, that's a tough one. Do you own lenses for either at this point?

[@cefitax]

only for canon if i choose sony i will have to buy the adaptor. thats for the main camera that i want :)

[@tylerherrinton]

Gotcha. It's a tough call, but I would probably go with the 5DmkIII as a main camera. The low light performance on the A6300 isn't bad, but I'd feel better with a 5DmkIII. I think both could totally work though!

[@cefitax]

yeah i thought that too, thanks anyway and feel free to follow my work too! facebook.com/flashproductionsvd thank you and a lots of success for you

[@alanmckean]

Can you invert the gimbal with the A6300 on it?

[@tylerherrinton]

Yes! Depending on the lens you use.

[@kevinantonowvideo]

Hey, do I need an external monitor for the crane? Since you can't flip the screen on the a6300.

[@tylerherrinton]

+P3rform3rDesign I don't think it's necessary. The screen does articulate enough to see it from most angles. A screen would make the whole setup more complicated than necessary in my opinion

[@kevinantonowvideo]

So I'm not in the need for an external monitor if I buy one? The Herrintons

[@willbaxter3922]

Can you help!? just bought same setup, but I am getting really jittery footage. It looks weird haha. Ever experience this?

[@tylerherrinton]

Sorry to hear that Will! I've never had that problem...not sure what the issue could be! I would double check and make sure everything is balanced correctly, and maybe try updating the firmware on the crane? If that doesn't fix it I would try to contact someone. You shouldn't be getting any jittery footage, especially with a light camera/lens combo!

[@delsonchong]

I got this background hissing sound when I start recording. It just won't stays completely silent in an enclose room without any sound. Turning the audio rec level down doesn't eliminate the background noise. Is it a defect or normal? Thanks

[@tylerherrinton]

Hmmm sounds like a potential issue with your mic? Definitely not normal if you're in manual audio controls.