Zhiyun Crane 2 Review - How to Set up and Comparison with Original Zhiyun Crane

A full overview of the Zhiyun Crane 2, how to properly setup the Zhiyun Crane 2, the different functions of the Zhiyun Crane 2 gimbal, how I use it and a comparison to the orignal Zhiyun Crane handheld gimbal stabilizer.
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The Crane 2 introduces follow focus control, an intuitive way for you to control focus during your shoots. Additionally, the maximum payload weight now supports up to a whopping 7 lbs, and is compatible with a wide majority of DSLR & Mirrorless cameras as well as camcorders. Other features include a Manfrotto standard quick release plate for rapid camera mounting and a slow-fall function which protects your camera from sudden drops that may occur once the gimbal is powered down. All Zhiyun Crane 2's come with a hard shell carrying case.
Integrated, three-level follow focus control for autofocus lenses
Supports cameras weighing up to 7 pounds
Improved torque, response, and image stabilization over prior models
Quick, direct camera control via handgrip buttons
LED screen displays camera and stabilizer settings
Manfrotto standard quick release plate for quick camera mounting
Maximum of 18-hour runtime with included batteries (3 x 18650)
"Slow-fall" feature protects your camera from a sudden drop when the Crane-2 is powered down
Power select Sony and Canon cameras through the stabilizer
What's Included:
1 x Zhiyun Crane 2 Gimbal
1 x Hard Shell Carrying Case
3 x 18650 Batteries
1 x Battery Charger
1 x Micro USB Cable
1 x Micro to Mini-USB Cable
1 x Sony Camera Control Charging Cable
1 x Panasonic Camera Control Cable
1 x Shoulder Strap
1 x Tripod
1 x User Guide
1 x Limited 1-Year Warranty
Jonathan J Scott is a freelance filmmaker with over a decade of experience within the industry. Follow me on twitter / jonscottfilm

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[@Dreama_Reacts]

Thank you for this video man I definitely subscribed and I know I’m 4yrs late but I’m learning everything I need too 😂

[@JonathanJScottFilms]

Good stuff, glad it was useful

[@virtualoathstudios5484]

Hi i just bought a Zhiyun crane 2 gimbal it came WITHOUT mounting plate what size of mounting plate would be sufficient 120mm ?

[@BoReynolds]

Ya didn't HOW to mount the camera! I'm having a hello a time getting release plate inside the grooves of the mount

[@stevekaboobiroo1479]

Great product and nice review, thanks for sharing.

[@JonathanJScottFilms]

Steve 'Kaboobi' Roo thanks Steve, always appreciate your support.

[@stevekaboobiroo1479]

Jonathan J Scott Films . You are very welcome Jonathan. Have you any thoughts of a follow up video to the tonic of the sea?

[@JonathanJScottFilms]

Steve 'Kaboobi' Roo Not right at this moment, It was obviously a fairly unique story so I don't think a follow up to it specifically would be warranted but I'd love to do something similar for sure. I'm always on the look out for interesting stories that I think can be told through film.

[@stewartmckenzie4401]

DOES THE GH5 IRIS CONTROL WORK WITH THE CRANE 2

[@JonathanJScottFilms]

Stewart McKenzie as I say in the video, no it doesn't

[@MegaCavalier23]

You shoudlve shown how you placed the cameras on the crane. I can’t seem to even to put it on the plate and have it faced correctly

[@JonathanJScottFilms]

I have a video on how to balance the original crane on my channel, procedure is almost identical with model 2

[@MegaCavalier23]

Jonathan J Scott Films i think i have an updated crane 2 cause the lens support is one single wedge that has 2 knobs to tighten it (this is what’s causing me issues)

[@AshokKumar-dc2wn]

great

[@JonathanJScottFilms]

Ashok Kumar thanks