Zhiyun Crane 3s | Unboxing the Small Gimbal for Big Cameras

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[@infernonova1]

Potato Jet: lets do a review! Me without a camera: interesting

[@njcartruckbikeshow]

When quarantine is officially over, everybody and their mom is gonna be outside with a new camera and new gimbal 😂

[@liamstrain]

Very cool update on the 3s - I'm glad they are providing more things (like the extender) as a standard - I've struggled with smaller rigs on their other gimbals trying to get clearance. And thanks for offering up the Weebil - that's very generous. I appreciate all you do for the community!

[@NewerSing]

I hope this is enough of a kick for DJI to start developing a new gimbal

[@maxwell5428]

Yeah I wonder what their next gen mid range gimbal will be like. The ronin s is starting to show its age

[@majestycolograding2890]

Dji RONIN RS2

[@farmer-rudi3134]

And there we are

[@abnerx.cruzrivera1772]

This comment aged like fine wine

[@Ashton.holmes]

3

[@VolosVibes]

Who needs the gym or VR boxing, if you've got a RED camera and Zhiyun Crane 3!!

[@Xico_cgi]

Hi Mr. Potato! I would love to have your older gimbal....i do CGI and VFX and all the shoots need to be smoth, because its ways easyer to track and compose, and bouncy movements always ruin the shots....unfortunatly i dont have the money currently to buy a gimbal and not having one makes my workflow much harder... i would LOVE to have your gimbal! All the Best!

[@hubbleproductions8374]

I know he probably won’t see this but potato please please do a giveaway of any old camera gear you don’t need!

[@olly_ov]

This guy expects mr potato to just give away expensive gear just like that

[@aramislerik]

That Gimbal is a beast. Nice to see that there's competition to the DJI stuff at an competitive pricepoint! Nice Vid as always!

[@joshuaplayer7956]

Gene: this sucker can balance anything! Me: ok but what about my bank account

[@abdulgafarsalah6483]

😂😂

[@nickpale3976]

What bank account wish there was a lil mic drop emoji

[@JeffMikeBobart]

My M50 looking at me begging for better lenses Me: Heh, gimbal

[@MrLegit]

Get that Sigma bro.

[@Nerdhaunt]

Same same

[@shubhgehlot6195]

Where to find the giveaway winner

[@MrLegit]

@@shubhgehlot6195 what giveaway? Just go make a channel and get them sending you free stuff hahaha.

[@andrewemad7773]

gene is the only one can make 11 min video and say i'll come back with the full review that's probably gonna be 3+ hours

[@ultimicio]

it never happend 😢

[@babalolaallengege1545]

Great work from Zhiyun. They Nailed and solve every error on their past gimbal with the Crane 3s. Bravo Zhiyun Bravo

[@FotoEstudioElSalvador]

What a great addition to any kit! The weight capacity is amazing.

[@itsjustcinema]

Gene carrying that gimbal like Rambo holding a machine gun 💪

[@laurajackson2572]

Masters of Movies this comment got me lmao 😂😂

[@AeviumFilms]

This is the first decently sized electronic gimbal that I’ve actually been excited about because I know I can fit my RED on it without having to worry. Awesome review!

[@Michael-jw9nf]

Nick! Nice to see a FTF here! 👋

[@zachhixon1819]

@@Michael-jw9nf I was just thinking the same thing! Nick you should do a collab with Potato Jet, that would be awesome

[@AeviumFilms]

@@Michael-jw9nf Haha thanks Michael! You as well!

[@AeviumFilms]

@@zachhixon1819 I would love that :) maybe after quarantine I'll reach out and see if he would want to do anything. I met him at VidSummit last year, he's an awesome guy!

[@camicees]

I click so quick on all potato jet's videos as soon as i see the notif!

[@ryanmillard4522]

I don’t own a gimbal but my heart fluttered with that RED on there... So good 😍

[@herodirt7116]

You could stabilize a small child.

[@GoldenPickaxe]

how to not shake the baby

[@herodirt7116]

@@GoldenPickaxe this is the shaken baby prevention we didn't know we needed.

[@samtarapata2547]

@@herodirt7116 this is a great addition to baby carrier ;)

[@x.ophotofilms4993]

Zhiyun always do better 👌, but this is a beast ❤️❤️❤️🙌

[@beter7497]

The CEO probably went “let’s make a tank into a hand held gimbal.”

[@IbrahimLucas]

Gene: I’ll be back with a more in depth review. Me: wait... this wasn’t the in depth review???

[@tylercrabtree5032]

Can always count on potato to grab the latest gear. Thanks buddy!

[@nathanzanders9810]

I'm so stoked about this gimbal! Great review!!

[@MrJazzroyal]

I'm only a very casual when-I-travel-I-MIGHT-take-some-video type of person, and yet I subscribe here and watch all these definitely-not-for-amateurs stuff. All because you make it quite entertaining, mate. Keep it up.

[@faizan9717]

Any other reviewer: Uses fan to test wind resistance Potato Jet: LEAF-BLOWER TO TEST HURRICANE RESISTANCE

[@krane15]

If its good enough for Hollywood, its good enough for PJ.

[@egarofalo]

Oh that Gimbal! Would be perfect for current middlerange projects!!

[@m4rkings]

this gimbal will definitely the one to complete my set up as a filmmaker! cheers and stay safe.

[@Banana36452]

Everyone else: I should be careful with my camera equipment Potato Jet: Lets blast it with a leaf blower

[@shahhzayb]

potato jet: *blasts his camera with a leaf blower* me: *looking at my camera* my camera: don't even think abt it

[@dereklindo4074]

Hahaha! I wanted to enter but after this comment, I got no chance!

[@isfproductions]

Love the look and style of the new Crane 3s. Hopeful for one in the future.

[@Blakkardtv]

Can’t wait for the in depth review, this may be the gimbal for my setup

[@salmosdelanoche]

Everyone: let’s focus on surviving. Potato: let’s go try this new gimbal Lol! 😂

[@MrDomq22]

“When the wind starts blowing with the microphone on the camera, it kind of throws off the gimbal” *SIMULATES CATEGORY 4 HURRICANE*

[@schezwansauce1138]

So if you're news vlogging, it will definitely help!

[@michaelbourgeois9909]

so many gorgeous cameras to test on one gimbal..

[@SeaToSummit1969]

Looks like a great option. Thanks for the first look!

[@YeohosuaSenpai]

That is really impressive. From this gimbal, to the ARRI Trinity, I love seeing how these different companies are engineering new line-ups of gimbals.

[@drumable]

As a student, I will never be able to afford such a gimbal, I'll try my luck tu win this! 😊 Thank you for your great videos as always and the insane work behind it!

[@AndyEngelkemier]

Love your "wind machine" test.

[@richardalvarez6768]

I just bought the weebil S about 2 weeks ago thanks to your review ... and this comes out.

[@myfordnoel6891]

Who else thinks Potato Jet deserves a Netflix series? I would be binge-watching all day every day. Waiting times between videos be killing me.

[@damianchongwh]

Me: I don't need a gimbal, I can't even leave the house at the moment. Potato Jet: uses leaf blower on gimbal Me: Oh sick it can work in a hurricane. Where's my wallet?

[@PeterKae]

:D This was so good!

[@liam-cowles]

super keen on the full review. this honestly looks cool as

[@MrIvanSuv]

Love this mustard yellow background!

[@GamerOUTlast]

Zhiyun: *makes a perfect gimbal* Gene: "let's add a clamp onto it"

[@AllaNXIII]

Here’s an Idea: Mount a telephoto prime on that 3S! 200, 300 vs 400mm!! And since I don’t have those prime lenses, the weebill s would be coolios!

[@oneiricmediamedia3261]

Can't wait to buy it. Super excited

[@RodieOsc]

Good thing i found this I need it for my big rig !

[@JimmyBlanco]

potato jet: Balances fully kitted Red camera me: *faints

[@eganeggzythornycroft1084]

This is released Me: I am never going to able to financially recover from this

[@LouiePurbanm3dia]

thanks for always being so informative on everything gear related love watching your content

[@emirhorozovic595]

That's a beast of a gimbal. I love it.

[@starmc6130]

When Gene said he's doing a giveaway but it's his old weebill instead of the 3s Damn the 1000IQ move

[@BeaPhotographerlessons]

Such a swindle huh

[@HarryKnight]

Hi from Bristol, UK! In these unstable times, we all need extra stabilisation. Loved the review, great product, would love to play around on the weebill! x

[@RoccoSarno]

Really cool video! It's crazy how powerful the crane is!

[@fr.clementdickieop7737]

The gimbal shots do seem amazing.

[@krane15]

Thanks for the RED test. I was wondering just how much big of a rig it could handle. Don't think I'd go past the 14 though. Just for warranty sake. In other news, the best solution if you're going to go full rig is to borrow the weight attachment from the original steady cam. Not only will it add the forth axis of stability, but its been around for 40 years so we already know it works. When all the weight is on your waist, your arms are free to just control movements and no longer need to strain to support the weight.

[@leer6871]

If you’re talking about the Steadicam Arm that attaches to the vest you’re gonna need some type of converter to make the pin at the end of the arm work. Also those arms are pretty expensive plus the vest.

[@krane15]

@@leer6871 They make them. But only the authentic professional versions are hella expensive. There are much less expensive brands for those independent operators outside of Hollywood productions. These motorized gimbals are fine but they lack the vertical supression that gives sequences that buttery smooth "floating" movements you see in big box office productions

[@leer6871]

Krane I’m aware, every steadicam operator that I know (including myself) is confident that gimbals can’t replace the natural and fluid feel of a steadicam. But gimbals are extremely good for things like car mounts and jibs where the camera is moving and needs to be controlled remotely. Those mounts also allow for built in dampening to reduce vibration.

[@leer6871]

Krane Also Hollywood Professional Gimbal Operators wouldn’t be using a Zhiyun Crane 3s. They’d probably be running a Movi Pro or more recently an RS2 on a ReadyRig, a harness with two poles holding straps that supports a ring that the gimbal sits in. The poles flex and so does the elastic in the straps which dampens motions. I’ve seen that type of stabilization side by side with a Steadicam and it’s pretty close. Steadicam has a different character to the movement but a ReadyRig paired with a high level gimbal is certainly fierce competition

[@shutterlightfilms7880]

19 yo filmmaker here, currently directing and DP'ing a feature film passion project out of pocket. I can't afford a gimbal but it would be invaluable once I am able to resume filming after quarantine.

[@Song1022]

Don't underestimate the power of mechanical gimbals! I still use mine about 50% of my shoots.

[@PixelSheep]

Where will you be releasing your movie?

[@ProfessaJ]

use a skateboard

[@freedomwaffle_]

Definitely putting this gimbal on the list!

[@condawgs6520]

Man would love one of these, would help so much with starting sports filming

[@WORTHITORNOT]

Potato Jet rides a skateboard at 8:38 looking at the monitor while holding this entire setup not looking where he's going without any fear ! Bravo, as if I wrecked my elbow like he did, I would be freaking out !

[@aswinvijay3861]

When we are trying to balance our life, potato jet is balancing his gimbal😌😂

[@sadiqsamari]

wow just wow. Best gimbal i have seen.

[@TNTArtisticMovement]

wooooow, im so impressed with that gimbal.. Looks like most cameras can work on that if not all.. i will definitely be getting that..

[@somedudewithacamera220]

My rebel sl1 and m50: father, we require lenses Me: what's that my children, I need smoother footage?🤔

[@TheonlyPsyPsy]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@CaseyDeLorenzo]

But can I mount a leaf blower on it to stabilize the airflow I blow at other gimbals to test their reaction?

[@missindigton]

It would be a great and totally acurate test I guess

[@CaseyDeLorenzo]

@@missindigton it's only fair to be this accurate. 🤷‍♂️

[@TheDreamCatcher]

Looks like a great investment on the long run. If you upgrade to a bigger camera, no problem! It can be useful on small and, with the accessories, it seems like it could be useful on bigger production as well 👌🏼

[@jiojo-jo-jo7590]

LETS GO Im in LOVE with that gimbal

[@brockadams3754]

Me: * spends life savings and orders a weebill s off Amazon * Gene: “hey, I’m giving away a weebill s” Me: “ahh, son of a b&%@!”

[@missindigton]

Hehe sorry for your money dude X w x I almost did the same as you, buuuut then I realised I wouldn't be able to pay my rents If I did sooooo

[@brockadams3754]

MissIndigton yeah, I got a sign from God that it was a dumb buy, cause my car started acting up the next day 😂 fix your vehicle or buy a gimbal? Decision, decision. Hahaha

[@tboifilms]

Please send me the weebill s you want to give away I want it please as a beginner 🙏

[@scry1888]

@@tboifilms stop begging and start saving. smh

[@nickpale3976]

I know im 3 months to late on the prize but I have advise that little red strip inside the battery is supposed to go under one battery then back up so u can pull the batteries out easier without jamming a knife in there or smacking it upside down. It would be cool if u mentioned it in a video because the reason I been binge watching ur channel recently is the wealth of knowledge u put out so I had to drop a piece right back at u bro but much like ur videos this comments well over done peace

[@flywheelmedia506]

I've got the Zhiyun 2, so sweet but the updates are welcome!

[@Sayers-Dan]

Another great video, very impressed with the capability of the gimbal! Keep up the great content 🤙🏼

[@mattcarlson12]

Just pray nothing stops working bc Zhiyun's customer service = non-existent.

[@BeeBeau]

If I could afford a camera for that gimbal and that gimbal I would use the follow focus all the time, I think it's crazy you only mention it once. Also I'd like that gimbal

[@unknownname3707]

Probably isn't that good considering all the other stuff packed into that gimbal

[@BeeBeau]

@@unknownname3707 wdum it's just the app and the actual gimbal it's self

[@unknownname3707]

@@BeeBeau but it's a really powerful gimbal

[@BeeBeau]

@@unknownname3707 tru

[@tomekfikus1952]

Potato just loves blasting everything with leaf blower

[@porkiedev7]

Great video, love seeing the reviews of gimbals, especially the Arri Trinity!

[@jakehaiar6513]

I have A Rebel t6 and would love to have the gimbal

[@carlosmm98]

Dji be like: Let’s make that RC car for the RONIN we never made :)

[@randavecajoles]

Another great product from Zhiyun! Extender arm ftw!

[@mikedesrochers]

Yeah it sure is nice to have a little extra power in the motors! I’ve got a gh5 so the weebil would be great. Keep it up Gene. Great content!

[@jakehaiar6513]

Potato jet:Lets see if it can withstand some wind {pulls out a leaf blower}

[@casumrides2799]

Just pre-ordered the X-T4, who said IBIS enough? 🙃

[@Josiah-X]

Wow that gimbal is excellent. I’m so glad something like this at that price exist. 👌🏿👍🏿😎🌴

[@AstenRegis]

Another GREAT video as always!

[@vineshp3129]

Me making DIY gimbal cause am broke. Potato jet: here we are with new camera from planet krypton. And it cost my house, neighbors house, and the gas station.

[@twinkmaster2]

I cant even imagine what Josh Yeo will do with that thing

[@bender06160]

Really interesting, waiting for the in-depth review. Thank you!

[@jayhall5017]

These reviews are sooo good man 👊🏽

[@TimBrownie]

Balances with the lenscap on. Rookie mistake Gene, rookie mistake...

[@TinyCometFilms]

Man, I'm so glad I never have to worry about leaf blowers getting in the way of my filming ever again!

[@zachduncan1787]

Raji Barbir Films how about moving vehicles?

[@34Media]

As always great job mate

[@nafih]

Awesome stuff as always!!!

[@goodnightmilk3047]

No one: KZbin comments: I am once again asking for an entry into your giveaway

[@All2jPro]

Zhiyun: can we send you a review unit 3s PotieJ: yea... what do you want? ZHIYUN: Can you balance your Classic Arri... PotieJ: rather not Zhiyun: you are such a potato 🥔...

[@iamimranbhatti]

Thank you for sharing these details loved it.

[@maximillianbrunette5972]

This is amazing! I wish I had a gimbal for my work. really need one!!!

[@bwfilms4566]

Every one thinks his hobby is filming.... they are wrong. It’s buying expensive stuff 😂😂

[@krane15]

He does this for a living; its not a hobby.

[@wildfirereborn8117]

Gene: "Lets take a look at the new Crane 3s" Weebil-s: "Daddy is that you?" Crane 3s:"Yes son, I am back and I got the milk" Gene:"Give away time" Weebil-s:"I am going to miss you daddy" Crane 3s"I will too and you will be like me soon"

[@iamwisdomsky]

Technically speaking, his dad is younger than him. 😂

[@Karthik-The-Photographer]

@@iamwisdomsky Stepdad

[@DannoMetoyer]

Good to see you at Lake Balboa brah. Keep up the good work. Big fan!

[@larrywhitehugostreetproduc1832]

Love your reviews and enthusiasm!

[@Kurt_Jones]

If I had the Crane 3s I’d make a Guerrilla quarantine film... I can do it without, but it will have more shaky cam than a Michael Bay movie 🎬😭

[@PBarry]

Me three weeks ago, scouring internet for Ronin 1 spare parts and batteries. "Come on, baby. Stay together..." Me today: "Zhiyun, you say...."

[@andrewnibbi]

Oh god, same. Came back to my Ronin M for the first time in a while, only to find that both batteries jumped off a cliff and I can’t replace them. Very cool.

[@BriscoMedia]

Literally me as we speak.. Trying to see if it's worth keeping my Ronin for the new RED, or getting a Zhiyun.

[@aarongardiner3561]

It has been used several times and loved.

[@godzilla_ina_tux]

Another good video! Thanks for putting content out so I can watch while I'm stuck in Saudi Arabia 👍