Zhiyun Crane M2 Setup and Review - EVERYTHING you need to know

[@EvanThomas]

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[@KarthiOfficial]

Does GoPro 8 and G7X mark iii support this gimbal ?

[@rarareadabook982]

@@KarthiOfficial yes

[@FloridaSnowman]

I'm an urbex KZbin channel. I just got this gimbal. I've never set up anything like this before and the company video skipped over all the important steps that this video showed me. Thanks for the tutorial.

[@EvanThomas]

thanks for watching

[@ObmChris]

Novice Videographer here: took the gimbal out the box, so confused had no idea. Your video helped so much! With the step by step instructions. Your a pro! Immediately subscribed right after. Love your content man!

10:46 I can go to Vertigo mode in my Zhiyun Crane M2 with my a6500 + 16-55 kit lens which weighs around 720 gr. I think in your case the eyepiece hits the gimbal itself. Try removing the eyepiece. 13:29 Also when you balance your camera you didn't balance the tilt axis completely by turning the camera up (lens looks up) and then balancing by shifting it on the vertical slider. I believe that is the reason of the crazy vibration (thinking that you repeated the same procedure on balancing your a6500). I know it because I had it too, due to the incomplete balance.

[@alexgharf]

This worked for me! I balanced the tilt axis and now it works although only when the gimbal is standing up and pointing at the sky, if i turn it sideways, it seems the motors aren't strong enough to do the full 360 :/

[@ryanforbes2259]

@@alexgharf Just got mine and managed to get vortex to work. Although I had to remove the eye piece cup? Did you have the same issue?

[@alexgharf]

@@ryanforbes2259 I got vortex to work on mine too, I had to shift one of the other axis I forget what it's called though

[@cherianthomas8882]

True! No Vertigo if Tilt axis is not balanced.

[@flyingpearl6956]

Most useful comment

[@graemehughes1138]

Hey Evan. The reason you had issues with vertigo mode may not be the weight of the camera, but because you neglected to balance the third axis. On the video, when you enter that mode you can see the camera rotates around excessively quickly on the base axis, which would indicate that's where the problem may be.

[@adrians.1890]

GOOD CATCH G!

[@ericboylan8021]

I literally was thinking he skipped that bit when he was doing it, then seen this comment and it all made sense

[@lisewatkins8326]

Can someone jsut explain what vetigo mode is supposed to do? Cant't find much info. My camera is smaller (canon m50 ii) and i *think* it's balanced still getting axix lock. Also what a the third axis? thanks!

[@TheStephaniear85]

Thank you for this! I have only been able to get vertigo mode to work once and I honestly believe it was by chance. Ever since I have been struggling and just like you said, it’s the third axis. Once I adjusted it, vertigo mode worked like a charm. I’m using my a6100. Thank you again. Now between you and Evan, my gimbal is finally balanced 😅 Thanks to the both of you 🙏🏾

[@JustTechGuyThings]

@@lisewatkins8326 Vertigo mode is just continous spinning.

[@masonjamal1]

I've watched a of number videos on the M2. By the far, this is the best tutorial that I've seen. Now, I don't feel like throwing this thing out the window. This is my first gimbal. Thanks for the help!

[@tipsfortravellers]

Thanks., appreciate the slower and detailed balancing as other videos rushed through that. very practical and helped a lot.

[@DoesKieran]

dude thank you so much, I just bought my first ever gimbal and the tutorial put out by the official page is wayyy too fast and doesnt help at all but you made it so much easier to understand!

[@wherewewent]

That was the best review of m2 I have seen. Simple and Straight to the point. Have you found any other issues lately?. Thanks for sharing and all the best to both of you.

[@Sauce-ke]

This is the BEST VIDEO FOR THIS PRODUCT EVER!! I swear I watched a lot of video about this product and this is by far the BEST ONE!

[@richardarthur-nycstories]

I have added this to my watch later list because I am going to need it, lol. For a much older man like myself, the ultra mini guide that they include in the box is useless for those of us with poor eyesight. Once the Gimbal is charged I will probably spend half an hour watching your video step by step.

[@jhass00]

Bro the website has THE WORST video, it goes way too fast and has a horrible breakdown... You crushed it. Tried for over an hour before I found your video. THANK YOU!!!

[@CRD90]

Thanks for providing the only easy to understand video for people using a gimbal for the first time. I'm no professional but needed a lesson on how to set it up for KZbin videos

[@ShaunResolute]

Just got this last week, first gimbal. Took 3 years but finally made the investment. I like it just having a little learning curve. Thanks for the video.

[@whisperingbeeasmr]

There are so many videos showing a how to for this crane and you’ve been the only one that explains it very well! Thank you for the help!! I was frustrated until I found your channel! 😂 Thanks again!

[@xavycarc]

I just got my gimbal and I'm so gladI found your video. Other tutorials don't compare to how great yours is!!!

[@turinhorse]

Excellent review. much better than the "official Zhiyun" tutorial. thank you sir.

[@colinhoward2200]

Cool - you are the only reviewer who took the time to go over the modes properly - most other reviewers just show how to balance it al correctly. So thank you - it is rare I subscribe to a channel, but yours provides more information than others, so just clicked on the button :) I have ordered one for use with an RTX100 VII so hopefully will have more luck with vertex mode!!!

[@carlosortizgranada9311]

Thanks a lot, very instructive video I just bought one to use with a gopro and I had no idea what to do with it!! GREAT VIDEO!!

[@AutoShowTV669]

Very good video because I just bought Crane M2 and don't know how to use

[@only1kyng463]

This was much more helpful than the other guys video. he went wayyyyy too fast.. You earned yourself a NEW subscriber

[@4kTrainVideos]

Awesome video, thanks! I just ordered one after watching this for my Canon G7X Mark III. I reviewed a lot of Ginbals and this M2 is perfect for my needs! Thanks again 🤓👍😀

[@saadaljabri3766]

Thank you. Very clear review and tutorial. I have the A6400, Gopro Hero8, and iPhone, I think I'm going to buy this gimble.

[@MamoAir]

Hello Saad, I have this review too if it helps you. I test the gimbal with the a6500, Hero 8 and a Samsung phone. You might find it useful: kzbin.info/www/bejne/sKnXiWV8ltt-g9E

[@chanclarke2848]

This is a very comprehensive review and set up video! Thank you!!!!!!!!

[@denniselmbaek6440]

Using this gimbal with Sony a6300 sigma 16mm 1.4 Weight is 808 gram for camera and lens. and No problem with Any modes. This gimbal is perfect for the travel bag.

[@mrbarbelbarbello2332]

That's a very helpful review - clear and informative.

[@mgml]

Good review, especially on the modes. Thanks.

[@robiniapseudoacacia]

Great review. thankyou for taking the time. If anything I had trouble keeping up and had to go back several time but no problem there.

[@RakibulHassanRakib]

Liked this video for your balancing work :)

[@GlowUrbanX]

Evan your a life safer thanks, clearly explained. Gimbals and explanations have to be perfect otherwise your views get super hacked off. You did an amazing job. I have subscribed and liked your channel. Well done bro. ;)

[@walthamwalker]

Much better than the official video easier to follow

[@WanderlustRiyadh]

Hi Evan Thomas, good thing about this video, you kept it pretty straightforward & honest ! Keep it up bro !

[@bengazey4830]

Very helpful and brilliant set up video, highly recommend

[@EvanThomas]

Glad it was helpful!

[@4kTrainVideos]

Which Mode would you recommend for a walking tour around an outdoor car show that I occasionally turn sideways to look at a car? Thanks again for a great video! 👍😎

[@yonlaycabrera4431]

Thanks for the tutorial, very helpful.

[@crystalkeikei5238]

Hi Evan! If I want to use this to shoot vertical video on my DSLR camera, is that possible? Do I have to buy an adaptor? Many thanks!

[@jackbalhan7644]

Yesterday I bought the Zhiyun Crane-M2. I i searched on YT for tutorials, wel your tutorial is the best. I'am dutch but your English is perfect. If i have any questions can i ask them through this way?

[@EvanThomas]

thank you! yes you can ask here, but I get many comments, I cannot always respond

[@SabeeKazmi]

what about the microphone attached to it???

[@FYHAREHAN]

please confirm is this can use for Canon 2000D

[@Time2getgoin]

Nice video🙏 I've had mine for about a year and don't use it. I forgot how. So, now after watching your video I'm going to give it a try again. I'll probably use my Galaxy S21 Ultra. It has 8K capabilities. So lets try it.

[@ArtEducation]

Best Review.Thanks for helping. Love and regards

[@OLCtv]

Vertigo mode...that's what I'm here for. Doesn't work so no need to switch from what I have with this 1 being about the same cost. Thanks

[@Kombivar]

11:13 - The reason why it can't go to Vortex mode is that the eyepiece is preventing the camera to go fully vertical, I bet it would work otherwise.

[@LelySusilawati]

The best tutorial of zhiyun crane M2 I have ever seen, thankyou

[@drnancyloveskin253]

I have watched more then 5 videos 🤣👍 only this video helps me 🥰

[@rshgang]

I’m definitely gone use this video . I’m been trying to get my lumix G7 to stabilize on my crane m2 n never got it on there n I’ve been giving up but ima try again thanks to this video .

[@ElliotWhitehead]

The axis lock isn't a software error. The camera is physically too large. If you look at the eyepiece of the camera, it is hitting the gimbal when it tries to roll the camera back. The axis is blocked, so the gimbal is protecting its motors.

[@richardshepherdson2904]

Excellent! Really helpful

[@richiebricker]

My Pentax X5, like yours, has the "eye peice" that bumps into the back motor and keeps you from tilting the rig downward more than about 40 degrees and this is what caused the warnings and shutdown. Its also why You cant use "VERTIGO" mode. Im gonna try to take the rubber part of the eye viewer off and see if it still hits

[@lynoj777]

Thanks for the very honest review. Awesome job.

[@EvanThomas]

Thanks for watching!

[@sincerely.amirah]

Great video. May I know what wireless Bluetooth mic you used on yourself when you were shooting outdoors? What shot gun mic would work with this gimbal? Thanks again.

[@JuanAntoniovlog]

Very cool! I get to see what this device is like. thank you!

[@EvanThomas]

thanks for watching Juan. If you enjoyed the video please consider subscribing :)

[@sab605]

Evan and Julia, very nice video. I believe with a lighter camera the Zhiyun Crane-M2 is ideal. Thank you for posting this informative video. Seashells and balloons, Peace!

[@InkVision]

Nice video! I used it for a couple of days with my A6400. Some issues: 1) couldn’t find the setting to control motor speed with the camera. I believe it works when you use a phone on the gimbal, so not useful for camera users. The speed in my opinion is quite slow. 2) the plastic body can induce some serious scratches on the camera’s body especially while moving it around with the gimbal off. There is only one axis lock and the camera can become super wobbly while transporting. I have scratches on the back of my flip screen and some around the lens cover. All in all if you’re okay with carrying a little bulkier but more robust and safer gimbal for your camera then go for the DJI ronin-SC or something in that range.

[@EvanThomas]

thank you for your comment :)

[@45182]

Thank you for the awesome tutorial.

[@BostonAreaHomes]

It doesn't seem like I can add a microphone on the camera, there is no space to add the wire. Unless it is a battery operated mic, right? Thanks for the great video, very clear and I was able to do put it together just to find out that it will not work for me because I need to talk while filming

[@MedVet77]

Hello Evan, Thanks for your video illustration for the Gimbal. I was wondering if that can be synchronized with Hero Black Action Cam. And which one is the best as I have seen some comment that it can not communicate with the Hero Black 8. Thanks in advance

[@sashareiher]

Thanks for this video! Its very helpfull for me ❤️

[@yohanes77]

thanks for very informative vids 👍👍

[@EvanThomas]

Glad you like them! Please subscribe to see more.

[@yohanes77]

@@EvanThomas already subs to you to make sure will get latest vids from you 👍👍😊😊

[@cokeman747]

Good morning nice video ....iam hopefully going to use this with galaxy s20 ultra with the moment lenses ...i see there is a smartphone adapter that comes with gimbal, question is it will able to support the size of phone? It should be sweet the weight of it ....buying this phone has pretty much made all the other gimbals useless (and my old one)especially with moment lenes (as they heavy as well)...if u know please tell me thanks

[@kevinpowers9024]

On the M2 S Gimbal, what should the motors be set for a point and shoot camera like the Sony ZR 1 and the Canon Powershot 740 HS? Have you done a video for the M2 S?

[@AdamCouser]

thanks for the vid mate, any idea why mine shows "axis locked" ?

[@asantinos]

The Crane M2 can hold up to 720gr. Maybe your camera and accesories weigh more than that?

[@EverythinginLasVegas]

I just had this issue out of the box. I thought that I didn't charge it enough, until I realized that the "acid lock" slider button was on "lock" in the front. Switched it and now enjoying the gimbal.

[@ObmChris]

@@EverythinginLasVegas same!! Ha ha, there’s an axis lock red button on the top, that needs to be unlocked before turning it on. Ha

[@mattemediauk]

Just to clarify something, you MUST make sure the camera is balanced on ALL THREE AXIS before you turn on the gimbal. Check the pitch, yaw and roll to make sure they all stay level when you move them. The reason Evan gets an "axis lock" warning is because the camera is not 100% balanced on that axis. You MUST balance perfectly BEFORE you turn on the gimbal :)

[@WeeWalks]

@@mattemediauk So if I used this with a compact camera with a zoom lens would the gimbal axis lock when I zoom in far and the lens extends forward?

[@LeraMulina]

Thanks! Great video!

[@tsheringtamang5031]

So we have to do this adjustment every time we connect camera on it?

[@twisterbigmac]

Is your camera out of focus the whole time? The video from your girlfriend's osmo looks a lot sharper.

[@AnkurSethi108]

Forgiveable for some regular youtube content, but for a videography guy this is just weird.

[@kzcreativephotography6060]

Seems out focus :( , maybe no one help him to monitor it

[@MagivaIT]

totally agree

[@linlotto]

Maybe he has no autofocus :(

[@tkermi]

Yeah, that's weird. And it's not like he's using very shallow DoF either, so focus is off quite a lot.

[@LifeontheEdgeTexas]

Thanks for the tutorial!

[@KimwellH]

Thanks.. very informative

[@Burzcasts]

You didn't balance one Axis, that's why it's going wierd in Vortex mode

[@ianfrallonvisuals]

I think this was made for travel vloggers or cinematographers a way is this good for mirrorless with a heavy lens?

[@huongharmon]

Thank you for sharing very clear and easy tutorial! I made it !

[@EvanThomas]

Glad it helped!

[@ItsMarkBaby]

Correct me if I'm wrong, but isn't vertigo mode supposed to be done pointing forward? Not up? You hold the gimbal flashlight style (handle pointing horizontally) and then the camera rotates? You have it pointing straight up, I don't think thats what vertigo mode is designed for.

[@juanurtaza6453]

Great Video but I have a question, I have a problem when I'm trying to balance right and left like you do in the minute 6:30 i need to move more to the side but the little knob or screw don't let me move more to the side, how can i move it? I'm using the sony a6400 with the 10-18mm

[@EvanThomas]

are you sure it's the right screw?

[@constantin58]

After connecting phone to Crane M2 with bluetooth succesfully I was getting "connection failed" for setting up wireless connection between Crane M2 and both my Sony A6300 and RX100 M6 . I tried updating firmware of Crane M2 , updating firmware of Cameras, updating the remote control application on Sony A6300, downgrading the remote control application so it becomes "remote control embedded" again. Uninstall ZY Play application , rotate the camera mode swivel to different modes (auto, video). Nothing seemed to work. I then pulled out an old Samsung S2 tablet , downlaoded the ZY Play app on it, and the wi-fi connection for Crane M2 and Sony camera went through on the first time. This is all that it's needed, for the Crane M2 to learn the camera ssd and password once which it saves in the memory. After trying to connect again with my Samsung S10 phone, it connected right away to Crane M2 with all the controls for Sony Camera.

[@tirezis7564]

I love this stabilizer

[@EvanThomas]

yes it's pretty nice, except for the Vertigo mode problems. If you enjoyed the video please consider subscribing :)

[@MaxPhotoGraphic]

Awesome content. Can you please repeat which lens have you used on the test on the a6500? Sony FE 28mm f/2 @ 200g? which weight was the total weight with the pentax circa 550g plus the lens? I normally use the a6600 with the sony 35mm f1.8 and I'm thinking about buing the sigma 18-50 f2.8 both of them slightly under 300g. Thanks again :)

[@gopro2438]

Hi. Please If you can do clip show us go-pro hero 8 on the gimbal and test the option on the gimbal.( all clips with big camera not on gopro).

[@HustleNinjas]

After watching this, I think I'm sold. Getting a Osmo.

[@EvanThomas]

thanks for watching

[@reutishow]

thanks/ its very help:)

[@maxpears1]

Hi Evan, thank you very much for the video, I am curious on your thoughts, for someone who is only a hobbyist would you recommend getting a gimble or a DJI Pocket? Appreciate your time.

[@Mackbann]

I am looking to buying this for my boyfriend. He has the only a6400 with the E 18-135mm F 3.5-5.6 OSS Lens. The camera body plus the lens is 728g (45.5lbs) but the weight limit for the gimbal is 720g (45lbs). I wanted to get your opinion on this and if you think that extra .5 lbs would really cause issues with stabilizing. Thanks so much!

[@wherewewent]

Hi, Please help. Single click on trigger button doesn't take me to F mode. I did single click from all other modes but it never took me to F mode. I cant go to F mode at all !!. As given in manual, Long press on trigger button activates F mode and it goes back to previous mode upon releasing the trigger. The firmware version is 2.02 upgraded on 27 June 2020, The Gimbal is purchased in January 2020.. Please help to solve the problem. How to go to F mode.

[@stefandeluxx]

Will the Wi-Fi mode for zoom and stuff on the gimbal connect with any camera Wi-Fi? I have a Panasonic fz 80.

[@WalterKoren]

Evan, thank you for this video. It’s excellent. I have a Canon M50.

[@LeChatSwag]

Wow it is beautiful. i have the smallrig cage, the lens (ulanzi) on my zv1 combined to the Crane M2, but it seems to get some overweight problèms (total amount 520gr), and not able to do vortex mode. Any solutions ? Ty

[@bsanteeno83]

Hi there, quick question, can you put Feiyu v2 700 alloy extension stick to zhiyun m2 gimbal? Like using it to achieve a dronelike shots..Thanks a ton.

[@farandulerooficial9147]

Great video thanks for help me

[@EvanThomas]

Glad it helped

[@iBackpackersuresh]

It's been a year. Have you got any better option for this kind of 3 in 1 gimbal? Or this is still rated better. I want to buy one. I will be using action camera and mobile phone. May be in future I might use dig camera.

[@georgf2056]

Can you do low mode, let's say at waist height without bending down or forward, or do I need to get any of these two-bar handles? Thx

[@akaink1567]

wow great video very informative and I aspire to eventually be half as great as you are my friend.

[@EvanThomas]

thanks for watching :)

[@CompleteCommando]

Quality thanks mate.

[@uksteveee]

Does it have to connect to camera on WiFi or Bluetooth or can use use a camera that doesn’t have either like a small compact camera like Sony w830??

[@furkankoca2333]

Hi can i use with Canon Eos RP? Its not over weight. 132.5x85x70mm and 485g. What do you think.

[@KipJackson]

What about the a6100?

[@martinbarrenecheawong2229]

Hi. Great and informative video. Will this work with a Sony RX1 RII camera which 507 grams with the battery? Thank you in advance!

[@PUNKIN]

I have a Eos rebel sl2 I’m having a hard time balancing my camera maybe I’m not understanding exactly how I’m supposed to do it. Wish I could send u a video of what’s happening

[@PUNKIN]

Is this camera to big? I’m starting to think it might be

[@CreativeRamy]

I bought this m2 gimbal arrived today and when testing the vortex mode on a G7X mk2 it doesn't work and struggles and seems like the motors aren't strong enough, that is out of the box, then i changed the motor strength to high in the menu settings to see if that was the issue, and nope didn't work and couldn't even complete a vortex

[@ed.t.hansen6499]

need deeper fingers for cameras with a uag case. can't be held now. still trying to get zy play to connect with my samsung s9+ ?

[@francescomuscas5029]

Do you think can support vertical mode with a canon M50? Weight around 380g

[@amateursatyajit4203]

I want to use my sony a6400 with sony 35mm f1.8 oss lens. Can zhiyun crane m2 bear the load?

[@koreath]

So is my iPhone 10 (regular size) not going to work too well? I’m having challenges with balancing the camera as I lean it say north-East.