ZHIYUN CRANE for NEW Users - HOW TO BALANCE

[@Qwijebo]

Took me about 40 minutes to balance mine as I had a 1.5lb camera but once there it was easy, I do recommend getting the handlebar style grip as with a weight camera it tens to be cumbersome.

[@Lifethrufujifilm]

thank you for this instruction got to balance at last. 😁

[@colinthecameraguy]

I had to stop viewing after a few minutes as that background music is actually Foreground music !

[@underthespotlight8713]

Colin Ludlow sorry about that. Always appreciating the feedback for improvements!

[@berts6943]

I agree, especialle as non-native English, the music hinders me. Otherwise, very informative video; thank you for sharing.

[@fwerf5084]

hey I simply love the "LA future hip hop" and flylo but playing such a loop too loud for 17:25 is a bit of a nightmare .. otherwise the vid is pretty informative!

[@m2graphic66]

Where do you buy that quick release? what type is it?

[@iSpike]

Thanks mate. Cheers

[@ShehrbanoSaiyid]

Hi great video. Very informative, Im getting the crane 2 in a few days. Do you think I should get the dual handle? I thought it would just tire my hands out more but do you think it would be better in getting smother and more stable shots? Also I saw reviews of people complaining about the camera having a slow up and down bobbing movements even when it was balanced so im a little scared about that. do you think that was because of a defaulty crane or bad set up or is this a problem with the crane 2?

[@underthespotlight8713]

Thanks for your comment. The dual handle will absolutely help in getting more stable shots. Not that you can't get stable shots without it, but it can get tiring quickly, which will affect your shots. One thing about the dual handle is that it's a pain to bring around everywhere with you and it also makes your setup much bigger. Zhiyun came out with the Transmount Mini Dual Grip specially for the Crane 2. I just received mine and will be doing a video about it soon. So if you can wait, maybe the Mini Dual Grip would serve you better. Stay tuned! As far as people complaining about the camera having slow axis movements, you can adjust the speed of these motors. You just need to plug your Crane to your computer and download the latest firmware. However, it's better to have slower movements anyways for more cinematic shots. Hope this helped!

[@hoangtuheo1202]

Awesome

[@mr.t.9019]

7:14 talking before starting with the action....

[@Superjeanmarc]

so true....

[@aleapeters]

Thanks for the video! So what did you do after the motor went out on your v1? My v2 worked for one wedding but then I charged the batteries and it wouldn't even turn on after that. :( I wonder if I didn't balance it well enough?? I'm emailing back and fourth with Zhiyun but I'm not sure what will come of it.

[@iSpike]

Nice 👍🏻

[@casahicham]

Great tips,. Could you lower the background music. It distracts!

[@elgarnamocii3397]

have extra battery?

[@dablet]

can i use C batteries, they look same size

[@underthespotlight8713]

Don't think so. They look the same size but are slightly different. But the batteries that come with the crane should be sufficient being that it can last at least 6 hrs of continuous use. So that doesn't count each time you power it down. Your camera will die before the Crane so I wouldn't be too concerned about having spares.

[@ItsCanaye]

Hey mate, can you check my latest video, because i have some issues with my crane. It seems to get unleveled after i pan it.. Feel free to comment on the video if you know what i should do..

[@underthespotlight8713]

1) See which mode you are in (pan, locked, follow) and see which mode you have the issue 2) Calibrate your gimbal. You can do this on Zhiyun's app 3) Ensure the camera is balanced properly on the roll axis If none of the above worked, you might have a defective unit. I doubt it cause it looks like it's working fine and the roll axis motor might need some calibrating or adjustments in the balancing. Good luck!

[@ItsCanaye]

I have balanced it as good as i possible can, it always happends in follow mode, calibration doesnt work, stucks it self in step 4..

[@underthespotlight8713]

Hopefully you don't have a defective crane. But if you do I'm sure Zhiyun can help you out if it's still under warranty

[@travelwithcamera]

the music makes this impossible to watch!

[@underthespotlight8713]

Thank you

[@PauloRocka]

I've tried 4 tutorials before seeing this one. Yours is definitely the best. Nevermind the bollocks / the haters. Thanks, you nailed it.

[@underthespotlight8713]

Thanks a lot! It's the best feeling knowing that you've helped others out.

[@KTHKUHNKK]

@@underthespotlight8713 I agree you really did Nail it. I to watch a lot of tutorials on the crane. Your tip about installing the quick release and leaving it on the camera is perfect for me. I got tired of constantly resetting the camera into the right position. U THE MAN I hope to use my Zhiyun more this summer. Keith Kuhn

[@ramnathchandrasekhar7316]

Absolutely clear instructions! Got the gimbal balanced at the end of this video. Thank you.

[@TechInspected]

I don't know what people are complaining about. This video is perfect. I fell asleep right away.

[@gurjasgold]

Good informative video! Helped me out quite a bit! However, that music is really overpowering and distracting, as what I need is to concentrate on your voice. Still keep it up!

[@underthespotlight8713]

thanks for the feedback!

[@BenFleay]

Like your vid man it's real informative but I have to agree with the below poster - the music is far too loud and distracting!!

[@underthespotlight8713]

Thanks! I appreciate the constructive feedback

[@rocketjacket]

I like the music.

[@Monique.1709]

I stopped watching and will look for an other video to help me balance the Crane, English is not my native language and than the music is just to distracting :(

[@Creature_NL]

Yeah, sorry to say, but i wanted to commit suicide after listening more that 2 minutes to the music and his voice,.. i skipped and saved my life, 😂

[@Mosdefinitelyable]

@@underthespotlight8713 I like the music. I am really music heavy, too, and people always tell me my music is too loud.

[@kanzei8897]

Yo, I believe I balance my Zhiyun crane v2 but when I try to make it still to a side/ tilt to left or right it goes back to its original base. Is that balance or am I doing something wrong? I have a7s ii with MC-11 adapter nd Simga 35mm F1.4

[@underthespotlight8713]

try recalibrating the gimbal through the zhiyun app

[@gbfunky]

Did you work this issue out?

[@StardroneCanada]

Thanks for your video. But very Annoying music!

[@underthespotlight8713]

Noted, thanks

[@corneliuganea]

the music is too loud and repetitive. too much talking too. but thanks for the effort. the video did do the job helped.

[@AliMohammed-jj1hm]

My zhiyun Crane Plus doesn't balance my 7d mark ii with the sigma 24 105 f4 that well, but it's under the maximum weight

[@danielarobles544]

this video was stink stank STUNK. my stabilzationer span 50 times and killed my friend (not clickbait)

[@kaylynrender1737]

This was such a huge help. I was literally on the brink of a break down but, look at Good.

[@DuncanErrington]

Such a great video! Thank you. I've watched a couple of videos now and yours helped the most. Clear and informative. Showing us what shouldn't happen and how to fix it was super useful. Thank you, thank you.

[@underthespotlight8713]

thank you for the positive feedback!

[@MonroesArtStudio]

My problem is with it staying in position like you. It keeps rolling back to center. If I tilt it forward or back it corrects to center. Side to side it corrects to center. It doesn't stay in that tilt position. That's where I'm oddly having trouble :/

[@gbfunky]

MonroesArtStudio I’m having the same issue, did you work it out? It’s driving me crazy 🤪

[@FeritNecib]

Guys how did you solve this problem I'm having the same

[@MonroesArtStudio]

@@FeritNecib Yeah you gotta keep ever so slightly moving the axis and eventually it'll kick. It's mind-boggling at first though for sure

[@FeritNecib]

@@MonroesArtStudio tilt Axis never stays balanced. İ can not make it look to top or bottom and stay balanced. İs it because my setup is too light? 500-600gr but there is no problem when i run the gimbal it works normally

[@MonroesArtStudio]

@momentum productions has a video I watched on stabilizing the crane. I cannot link it, but it's still up from what I just verified. It's called : How to BALANCE A Gimbal - Zhiyun Crane V2

[@Alexis-el1wb]

OMG the background music is so annoying I can't even make it thru

[@soyouprod]

yeah music is way too strong i can't keep watching sorry

[@AryaDega]

Too much talking

[@OMARZAKIALIRAQEY]

Cool

[@57JackCaptainSparrow]

Maybe consider redoing this video with better audio and no background music. The music volume seems louder than your mic, so really hard to hear you. For that, I had to thumb down, sorry

[@ilanpretz]

Hi buddy, the music in the background is too noisy

[@The_Reel_JZ]

I have a glidecam and it takes me less than a minute to balance. I dont know where you came up with it taking days. The crane is way more complicated with the camera falling around. But once you do it a few times its not too bad. I will say after operating a glidecam for years these cranes are superior and just about anyone can use one. It takes skill to opperate a steadycam but this thing is the Rolls Royce of steady motion for a similar price point. Sorry for the rant. Thanks for the video. I just switch and needed help balancing.

[@underthespotlight8713]

Jordan Zale Thanks for your comment. There are definitely pros and cons between glidecam and gimbals. One thing that’s for sure is you have 100% control with the glidecam and there’s just that touch in your fly shots you can’t achieve with a gimbal. As for it taking days to balance, bit of an exaggeration, but it is much more difficult to balance a glidecam vs a gimbal.

[@ReinholdSonntag]

An interesting review, but the music in the background is too loud and disturbing.

[@BradysTv1]

I need a release plate and a receiver

[@ChessBoxin]

So there are only 3 modes right? Mode1: Left,right,up,down controlled by dial. Mode2: Up/Down by dial and left/right with arm Mode3: Selfie mode I thought i got one that was broken when mine only had those 2 modes. And then you just taught me about the selfie mode. Nice video. Bit long but helpful. Different style of how I've seen it balanced for the pitch or whatever the bottom is called.

[@AlexPereirax]

YO easily the best video about how to balance a crane, solely because you mentioned to make sure that the correct side was facing forward! I wasted half an hour trynna balance mine, thought that it maybe didn't support my a7iii w/ tamron 28-75, then came across this video. thank you so much!!!

[@rattlingsnakesmusic2716]

Nice info shared thank u sir. I got mine v2. Balanced it on all three axis with my Nikon d5300 dslr camera n smaller lense. As u said when I powered it on blue light started blinking. But no motion by motors which usually occurs on power on. M still in contact with vendor. But still not resoved. Would u pls suggest what or how can I check if any thing is wrong or not.

[@underthespotlight8713]

If the gimbal is powered on but no motion or response from the motors, it is likely damaged. This was the case with my Crane v1 and I had to send it back to replace. Good luck!

[@rattlingsnakesmusic2716]

Under the Spotlight thank u so much for response.

[@rattlingsnakesmusic2716]

Under the Spotlight hello sir. I am a music composer. I will be previllaged if you use my musics mainly instrumentals in ur videos. Pls check out links.

[@diskustophonik]

Does this video ever get to the point? Or is it 17 minutes of talking about older gimbals or v1?

[@underthespotlight8713]

I don't know, does it?

[@vancevanda8593]

Thanks dude. First vid I’ve watched that I could actually balance my crane. Looking forward to shooting with it. Thanks again!

[@Hankersonphotography]

The music bro.....a little lower. Great Vid tho.

[@underthespotlight8713]

Yep, noted. Thanks!

[@Santafefashionweek]

Great information!

[@neofaktion]

Im sorry, but the choice of music makes this unwatchable. Thank you anyways for helping out!

[@misurebanks1538]

He talks entirely too much

[@garybecker7047]

I was wondering if you power it up while the handle is facing up (for low to the ground shots) if the crane orients itself that way or if that can cause damage? Thanks for the video, super informative :)

[@underthespotlight8713]

Good question. I'm not actually sure if it damages it. I've always just powered it on in the normal upright position. I have powered it off in the reverse position with handle up and has never had issues.

[@toxicaf6173]

11:00 you say if its tilting forward or backward adjust the slide but you are showing yours on a tilted angle saying "there we go" which is it. tilt or not?

[@apollobukowski4275]

Great in depth video mate - thank you! And I enjoyed the music ;)

[@underthespotlight8713]

thank you!

[@alvinjwilderphotography190]

That music!

[@BadKarma714]

I have one how do I connect my camera to the App so I can see the video on the screen of my phone while I move the Gimbal around?

[@rr3381]

Great video!! Very informative and helpful. THANK YOU!!!

[@StasComoestas]

Amazing Video like it very much, thank you for sharing. did you get some problems with this gimbal? because lots of negative videos on youtube about this gimbal if search "Zhiyun Crane 2 problem" I'm thinking to buy this gimbal to gh5+olympus lens and hope not to be wrong with this gimbal

[@underthespotlight8713]

Thanks for the comment and feedback! I haven't had any problems really with my Crane, it's the 1.2 and not the 2. I'll be doing videos of the Crane 2 when they send it to me so stay tuned!

[@StasComoestas]

Under the Spotlight Thank you 😊

[@tiagomaltes2297]

9:19 the problem is with that setup, if you now try to tilt it left (moving your grip hand horizontally to the right) the zhiyun horizontal arm is going to hit the top of the vertical pole. I hope i made myself clear on this matter ;)

[@Fabsantana]

U talk a lot

[@daimert]

I Got my crane today, really Nice video. Helps me alot

[@DavidKfilmmaker]

I had a breakdown trying this with the gh5 and sigma 18-35/speed booster

[@SomeStrangemysterious]

Your voice and pacing sounds like Canadian Prepper. If you don't know who he is, never mind.

[@underthespotlight8713]

Not sure who he is sorry haha

[@YusufOnder]

that music just made me aggresive:)

[@rshutterbug47]

Excellent video.

[@TheKidCAB]

Very informative best video I’ve seen yet thanks a lot 🙏🏾

[@sashalegend1990]

Soundtrack?..

[@Digbyandthelullaby]

Thanks man, cool video!

[@underthespotlight8713]

Thanks! hope it was helpful

[@designedcinematic243]

tallk to much

[@canadianactionkid]

What quick release plate do recommend?

[@underthespotlight8713]

Honestly, I didn't bother getting anything fancy. I just got a generic quick release plate on Amazon and since it was so inexpensive, I bought multiple. That way my cameras can easily snap into the Crane and tripods quickly. Links in my description. Good luck and thanks!

[@aviralbissa3931]

Thanks a lot Brother....i was about return my new crane plus....just for the last balancing point...the bottom one... I don't know what is the name...bur when i saw how to balance that by rotating the crane and balance it....it was life saving for me sir.... thanks a lot...after one full day of pain you save me sir....god bless you

[@underthespotlight8713]

Amazing! Glad to hear. Thank you

[@andreyrozhko2295]

Amazing review , Thank you!!

[@invisiblecookies]

I balance the camera in the center but I can't seem to get the camera to stay when I move it, it always goes back in the center. I adjusted the adjustments to the extreme already, what am I doing wrong?

[@underthespotlight8713]

There's a lot of variables that affect where and how to adjust. Your setup plays a big role, especially lens. Depending on which axis you're moving the camera and having it moving back to center. If on the tilt axis, then you know you'll need to adjust the tilt axis. You would need to make very very micro adjustments, where you might not even think it would make a difference but every tiny adjustments, make a difference. Just keep at it and you'll get it

[@JuliusSDeLaCruz]

Hi! Where did you get your table stand?

[@rkkobayashi50]

This video helped me more then the rest. Thanks.

[@underthespotlight8713]

Thanks for the feedback! Glad you found it helpful

[@65Guys]

good informational video, but OMG - stop that music!!!

[@Superjeanmarc]

yeah man.. please, in next review try to go faster to the point.... this video could be 5 min long and equally effective

[@underthespotlight8713]

appreciate the feedback thanks

[@Lastindependent]

Music makes it almost un-watchable

[@rashamcknight]

appreciate the video where'd you get the quick release plate from?

[@underthespotlight8713]

Thanks, I got my quick release from Amazon similar to this one: amzn.to/2I9np15. But I'd recommend getting a quick release plate that you have across all your equipment like your tripod, monopod, etc so that you can mount your camera on everything on the fly. The most common type of quick release is probably the Manfrotto compatible ones like this: amzn.to/2I99oQP

[@rauditv]

Thanks!!!!

[@TWChannelThailand]

good tutorial

[@underthespotlight8713]

Thank you!

[@777maddox]

Most useful video.

[@MonkeyManVideo]

Mate, get on with it

[@sperrotti14]

Can you use a C100 Mark II on the crane? or too heavy?

[@underthespotlight8713]

Unfortunately it'll be too heavy. For a camera like the C100, you'll need a stabilizer like the DJI Ronin

[@Keanester58]

Very helpfull video. Thanks!

[@Keanester58]

Music didn't bother me at all

[@hannahelizabeth5693]

SO SLOW

[@_GXG]

At 10:47 he's doing it wrong, sorry. Go for another tutorial

[@underthespotlight8713]

Don't think there's no right or wrong. Been working fine for me for the past few months. "Go for another tutorial"? Why discourage people who create content who are at least trying to help others?

[@_GXG]

You should create good content, not just content. When you get to that skrew (10:47) you need to keep the camera with the lens facing up and balance it in that position

[@_GXG]

And the gimbal could work unbalanced as well, but that could affect the motors. Also the battery drains faster when the gimbal is poor balanced

[@whaiworld6001]

What quick release plate is that one?

[@underthespotlight8713]

I have a quick release plate on mine, yes

[@dtechlogic]

What is the difference from the M.

[@underthespotlight8713]

The M is smaller, lighter, and takes a lighter payload. It's ideal for smaller and lighter cameras. You can use it with a Sony mirrorless like the A6000/6300/6500, however you're inching closer towards the max payload, which can affect your battery life and probably overall motor life expectancy. The M's motors are smaller and will be working harder for a payload close to its max.

[@troyx9459]

Can you balance a camera vertically?

[@underthespotlight8713]

troy X not sure what you mean by that. Can you elaborate

[@troyx9459]

Camera mounted vertically (90 degree rotate). Is it possible to balance it that way?

[@underthespotlight8713]

i would assume so...as long as you can find the center of gravity, which thankfully isn't too hard to do on these gimbals

[@maldridge7630]

you go on and on and take too much time to make a simple point, then that HORRIBLE noise you have mistaken for music is most annoying!

[@underthespotlight8713]

Did someone strap you down and force you to watch my video? If you don't have words of encouragement then don't comment. KZbin's a community of content creators spending their time to put together videos to help others. At least give feedback that is constructive rather than sit there and whine like a little kid. Creating a tutorial video isn't as easy as it seems...care to give it try? Rather than have a channel with NO content and blasting other people's videos in the comment.