Zhiyun Crane M2 + RX100vii: Everything You Need To Vlog Like A Pro

[@SteveKnows]

dude what a GREAT VIDEO super entertaining, let alone talking about the tech=] found great ways to show its features with out being boring

[@alvaromengual1191]

Thanks, I’ve been looking for this set up for a while! You just saved me a month of research, confusion, indecision and uncertainty. I also agree with all your review!

[@emmettshort]

It’s great. So light and high quality!

[@MariaPerePerez]

Love this! Super well done!

[@JohnRaqe]

Hey! Love the Review! How you put in the Rode Wirless Microfon? Do you need some extra accessoires?

[@emmettshort]

Thanks! I think I screwed in a hot shoe to the side mount on the handle.

[@rapaent]

Thanks for sharing.... Nice Gimbal but, for me it lacks one thing, a longer adjustable / tilt arm simiular to a GoPro 3-way for vlogging. I don't care to see all or part of my arm along with having the camera so close up in the shot. I'm used to having the GoPro 3-way angled up with my hand resting on my hip along with the ability of having myself and another in the shot. The Zhiyun Crane M2 looks to be very robust which can handle a variety of camera's compared to most other compact gimbals that fall way too short. Thanks again, great job! 👍😊

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Fantastic review. Thank you 👍

[@brycepenrod]

Great review!

[@TheBOR1S]

Nice review, thanks. Looking forward to ur next vid.

[@Haggis305]

If you had a choice and you already have a crane M2 gimbal....Would you purchase the Zv1 or would you purchase a larger gimbal Weebill S or Ronin SC to use with Canon and Nikon mirrorless cameras?

[@futuristsix5214]

Light weight and compact sounds perfect for me!

[@DarrenTheFilmer]

Yeah man it's basically an FS700 in your pocket. Slow motion is amazing too. Btw Smallrig makes a coldshoe mount that shifts external mic mounts out of the way of the screen. Just a few bucks as well.

[@emmettshort]

Yeah and a steadicam rig in your pocket too. I’ll def check out that mount.

[@torotaxi1]

Great review mate. I have the RX100 V and also the Osmo Pocket. Just wondered what you think of the video quality between these two cameras?

[@emmettshort]

I don’t own an osmo. But from the footage I’ve seen... I’d rather have the Sony. Cini modes is dope plus 120 in 1080!!! Rx100vii + gimbal + OneWheel = most buttery broll ever.

[@torotaxi1]

@@emmettshort Cool, that's good to know. I did get some nice footage from the RX100v when I was stationary so maybe the zhiyun crane is the way to go. I would just need to fix it to the side of my back pack securely so I can just take it off and shoot. The Osmo would still be useful on hikes where you can't be bothered to get all the zhuyin set up out.

[@emmettshort]

Haha. Yeah. Having ALL THE GEAR is def the best option

[@fostervf16]

Just pointing out that you threw the tracking information in there without discussing you were using the phone. I know someone else here mentioned it. I have the Sony rx100 vii and just bought this. I have an iPhone 5s that I use with my ronin s mounted on top of my cameras. I'm going to try it with this setup as well. The weight is below the max even with my cage and phone on top. This way the phone does its thing and the sony will be running too. So it will hopefully work just like when on the ronin. Will make balancing trickier. The iPhone 5s is dedicated to this type of use. It's the lightest and smallest I found that can run active track on the ronin s. Need to be a 5s or higher to work. And they are super cheap. I picked one up for $80.

[@MiguelClimbs]

Great little review of the Crane M2! I've been using it with the a6400 and it handles it very well!

[@emmettshort]

migimack thanks! I saw it worked with that cam. Looks nice but I don’t have one. Went ultra light.

[@emmettshort]

Do you think the a6400 has a lot better image quality than the RX100vii?

[@pxl-tech]

Can you maybe tell me what lense(s) you've been using it with and how well it worked with them ? :) I also have a 6400 and plan on maybe buying this gimbal.

[@MakingMagick2]

I was reading the manual and it says "Object tracking is only available on smartphone devices" how did you get it to work on the Rx 100VII??? Thanks!

[@emmettshort]

Antonio Armisto that part it was a smartphone.

[@MakingMagick2]

@@emmettshort thanks. That explains that..and the time lapse pan?

[@emmettshort]

@@MakingMagick2 i had to hack it kinda. i set up the move in the app with video mode in the gimbal app. then i did the timelapse in camera manually

[@BenWeldon1]

I live over in Silverlake, Loved this video you made! I'm going to purchase this exact setup, but the Rode Wireless Go mic is not available to purchase and I don't know how much one costs.

[@emmettshort]

Not available? Even or rode’s site?

[@BenWeldon1]

@@emmettshort I don't know what I'm looking for. First time ever using a wireless mic, but I think after research I found a solution.

[@ExploringtheWorld]

Awesome video! Subscribed for more 😊

[@davidbickert1013]

How would you use this setup if you wanted to attach an external microphone?

[@VeeDubRacing]

Need the same question answered. I film at car events, so need an external mic added. Can I do it on this setup, or is there a better option. Eg different gimble and camera.

[@davidbickert1013]

@@VeeDubRacing There's a 1/4 x 20 threaded socket on the side, so you can attach a shoe to it for the microphone, here's a link: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B071H4934L/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

[@VeeDubRacing]

@@davidbickert1013 thanks for that. Will it still balance and rotate in all directions?

[@davidbickert1013]

@@VeeDubRacing The 1/4 x 20 is on the handle, so it will not affect the gimble

[@sgtshin]

ok.. I found you today.. and watched several of your reviews. you are fucking good to go in my book man. excellent content, delivered well. really appreciate the effort you put in. helping me to save some $$$ and get the best gear possible.

[@emmettshort]

Oooh. It’s good to get a comment on this video. It’s a sleeper 😝

[@rcunhadf]

What abou zv-1 on this?

[@leeyoung]

Hi, is there an issue with the tripod socket being off-center? I have read on Amazon that you need to buy a custom plate.

[@emmettshort]

Naw works perfect for me. No plate needed with this camera.

[@howtomuscles8569]

how does the tracking feature work that you showed briefly at 9:57? Did it track directly from the camera, or did you have to mount your phone on top of the camera to track a subject?

[@emmettshort]

No that was synced with a phone for that shot. I don’t think there is any gimbal on the market that syncs and uses tracking with a point and shoot camera. I actually went to Zhiyun’s booth at CES and made that exact comment to them. Hopefully the next gen does that.

[@howtomuscles8569]

@@emmettshort thanks for the help. Is there any hope that I would be able to balance a phone on top of a canon m50 +22mm f2 efm lens. The weight of camera, lens and phone (galaxy s8) comes out to 744g which is a little over the 720 limit.

[@MarriedToTheKGB]

Really impressive visuals and smoothness. Please drop the dope phase though

[@emmettshort]

What’s the dope phase?

[@panpulkownik5789]

I LIKE your review! I'm interested in this gimbal and am going to buy it. I'd like to use it with my reasonably small and lightweight Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ82 (LUMIX DC VARIO Lens), but it's not on the list of supported cameras. I suspect the reason is the size of the lens (at 120x zoom mode) and the corresponding balancing restrictions. Could you answer to my question? Or what kind of gimbal would you recommend for this camera? Thanks in advance, I look forward to your opinion

[@anomaliafilms8258]

Hey! Do u know if I can use the gimbal with any other generic app? ZY play isn't compatible with two phones I have :( Thanks btw!

[@tigerpdj]

hey buddy nice video clip. where can I get the bracket that has it connected between wirelessgo mic and the body of crane m 2? it would be really appreciate to put the link here :)

[@yotuanyboi6201]

Hiiiiiii thanks for the great review. Currently looking for a gimbal for my rx100 vii, Is the update out to be able to take pictures with the gimbal now? Thanks

[@emmettshort]

Not sure. I would need to check for a firmware update. Haven’t yet

[@yotuanyboi6201]

@@emmettshort cheers, thanks for the quick reply. I tried looking online but only found a brief firmware log that they added support 2 cannon cameras

[@fred.e_b8171]

I think I saw in another review that you can double tap the red record button and it’ll take pictures. Worth a try.

[@Laertesthebarber76]

hey brother good video!!! what picture profile did you used on the rx100 vii?

[@emmettshort]

I think I used pp1 on all this.

[@Laertesthebarber76]

Emmett Short thanks 🙏

[@harishvasanth1982]

Hi there , does anyone have the link for the mounting screw to install rode wireless go mic?

[@emmettshort]

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[@RussianPinoy]

you forget to mention that you can connect micro USB on gimbal to micro USB on camera to have gimbal charge camera as camera's battery is so small and runs out quickly.,

[@warrensanders14]

What's the 2nd most export from the u.s? How can the Freedom Dividend can supercharge it should've been your story.

[@emmettshort]

For a gimbal review? 😜 kidding but how will the freedom dividend supercharge computer products exports?

[@warrensanders14]

@@emmettshort We export the arts, movies, music, stories, actors and actresses 2nd to agriculture. It's what we actually use the cameras for in the first place. Think big my talented friend.

[@tomowens7499]

dude looks like simon le bon of duran duran a bit... cool video.

[@jeffworthington8021]

So, on a Sony DSC-RX100v, how do you get it to continuously keep locked onto a subject?

[@emmettshort]

I don’t think it will. Only works with phones

[@SkittyCat23]

oh

[@PapuaKini]

"Look at the boxes" 😅😅😅😅😅😅

[@warrensanders14]

Hollywood is one of the biggest export. Freedom Dividend can help millions of artists to compete with the big boys. Pool your money. Your waiter can be the next big star, and I'm not just talking Boogie Nights.

[@emmettshort]

Haha. Yeah that would be dope.

[@FrankAtwood]

Pronounced Chi-Yun. Chi = smart, Yun = gimbal. In english smart gimbal...

[@maik_el_blue]

you are just selling