Zhiyun Crane M2 | Will it balance the M50?

[@idjhalsey1]

Man I wish I saw this video before I brought mine... Review is spot on.

[@DJreinadehawaii2570]

I’ve had my m50 a few months and you have saved me from waisting 💰 on the wrong accessory!

[@Tvennet]

Always happy to see that I somewhat helped someone with my shenanigans 😅

[@eg6135]

Hi, I was able to solve the problem with vortex mode (v- mode) canon m50+zhiyun crane m2: when you calibrate the gimbal for the camera pull the bottom axis (M2) all the way out. It will take time but in the end it will work.

[@Shieldsofshame]

Just got my M2 today, I LOVE it! Right now have the M50 with kit lens and it does exactly what I bought it for, smooth pan and tilt, that's all I needed. I sell footage on Shutterstock and this gimbal is going to dramatically improve my shots. I am getting the 50mm and the Viltrox in a few days but I don't feel I got cheated because of the balancing as I also have cellphones, gopros and other video devices that will do all the trick stuff. Great video bro!

[@pharaohiic]

Have you tried to use the 50 mm with the viltrox on this gimbal?

[@Dan.I.B]

Thank you buddy for an honest review

[@FattuTutorials]

Hello, I am from India, I have a Canon M50 camera, also use canon 50mm/1.8, finally I should take it or not Zhiyun Crane M2, Plz reply

[@Tvennet]

That’s going to be too heavy. Consider the weebill lab or Ronin SC for that setup.

[@FattuTutorials]

@@Tvennet Thanks for a fast reply ... ok I will plan to buy other gimbal

[@BIMLounge]

Thanks for your video. Helps knowing its limitations. I think it's a good buy especially now that the price went down. Planning on using it with the 22mm F2 and some manual lenses for some very simple movements.

[@kristopherrainwater2681]

Glad to see a new video from you sir. Love the info you give on the M50, and all things film making.

[@Tvennet]

Happy you enjoyed it! I’ll do my best for making more soon...this time I’ll try to be more serious about it! Thanks for watching!

[@piucorner]

Hi, I can’t sync m50 mark ii with zy play wifi , do you have any suggestion? Tnx

[@strategie-video]

Mais que ça a l'air léger tout ça, ça fait rêver !

[@nacholibre1962]

Very imformative. Thanks very much. I have watched several reviews on the crane M2 and none of them mentioned the problems you did. I was just about to buy one online and saw this review and am glad I did. I think I will avoid it and get something else. Liked.

[@TomJoeSHOW]

Great review I’ve not had a chance to put mine through its paces yet but there’s some great features I didn’t know about till watching this

[@TaehoonMoon]

Great review, that is what I exactly want to know about Crane M2. Though I have Canon M50 + 22mm lens, it looks better to buy bigger one likes Weebill LAB or Ronin SC. Thanks!

[@mariellerus]

Great honest review with valuable information! Thank you

[@BobbyDiaries]

you are correct. why use hero 8 or 9 to this if they have already super image stabilization

[@capturedbycherrie]

how do you set it up. I hope you make a video please how to set up m50 and iphone on zhiyun crane m2 :).

[@Tom_Roberts]

thanks for the honest review - saved me money for buying it for an M50.

[@Tvennet]

You’re very welcome 😉

[@mytv4049]

nice review , how about ef-m11-22 i need craneM2+m50+11-22 for vlog

[@Tvennet]

Don’t have that lens, but from what I’ve seen, it’s the same issue. You need to kind of unbalance resulting in less stable footage. Best option for vlogging is either your phone, a 22mm pancake lens or accept that it’s not going to be perfectly balanced. Now it’s still possible to balance it properly, but then you don’t have some modes like vortex, which for vlogging isn’t necessary, so yeah why not. Thanks for watching and commenting !

[@mytv4049]

@@Tvennet Thank you. It's helpful. 👍

[@zachlucas]

I've always enjoyed your videos. One of the reasons I actually purchased the Canon M50 as my first camera. Thank you!

[@Tvennet]

Thanks a lot Zach! Appreciate the support, and always am happy to see people to actually take time to watch and comment, it really means a lot to me!

[@wanderbucket]

How do you compare this with the feiyu g6 plus??

[@Tvennet]

Hey Sylvia, I don’t own the G6 plus, but from a little bit of research, they look pretty much the same. Couple of small differences here and there, like the quick plate, the memory lock and axis lock mechanism, but they seem to be very close to each other. The G6 suffers from the same problem than the M2 if you use it with the Canon M50, the eyepiece will hit the back motor. I’ll see if I can get my hands on a G6 to compare it. Thanks a lot for watching and commenting!

[@wanderbucket]

Thanks for replying so quick!! 👍

[@therealdougblueskies]

Sylvia Herrera, having owned both the G6+ and Crane ‘M’, this is head n shoulders above G6+ and the Crane ‘m’ which is also much better than the G6+. This is the best ‘lightweight’ gimbal on the market, if your camera fits.

[@wanderbucket]

@@therealdougblueskies thanks a lot for clearing this out for me. I was undecided on which gimbal to get and now that you have shared your experience im getting the zhiyun crane m2

[@ReadySetAutismFamily]

Thanks We were all excited to see a Gimbal this size for Canon M50 and thought how can a Gimbal that size handle it!

[@pxl-cube]

I'm just so unsure if I should by this thing for my a6400 or not. I'm planning to use it with the 16-50 Kitlens wich shouldn't be to heavy, but also with the Sony SEL-35F18 lens which also meets the max payload requirement, but its just a bit on the heavier side for this gimbal and I'm just not sure if I'm not better off buying a bigger gimble because it might get me more stable shots. However, this one is just so much more compact and "travel-friendly"

[@Tvennet]

You shouldn’t base your decision on the payload capacity. Really. I owned the Crane M1, the weebill lab, the Crane M2 and used the ronin S. None have been true to their payload, because there’s one thing that isn’t taken in consideration : the camera form factor. Normally, with an a6400, it should be ok, because Zhiyun likes to support a lot of Sony cameras. Also because the eyepiece is on the side of the camera which prevents some issues in some of the modes. But I would be in your place, I would buy a little bit heavier gimbal, the price difference between this and the weebill S for example is a 100$. 100$ for a better gimbal that is still comfortable to travel with isn’t a big deal. Especially when it also would be able to support a little bit heavier setups...

[@pxl-cube]

@@Tvennet Okay, wow. Thanks for your quick response :) Yeah I guess you've really got a point there. I guess a bigger gimble is also just going to be a bit more "future proof" so I can put on there heavier lenses wehen I need to. I'm still struggeling a bit to make a decission between the ronin sc and the weebill S. I think the weebill S looks a bit more compact so I'm propably going to get that one although it's a little bit more expensive.

[@royelofficiall]

Canon 750D useable the gimbal?

[@Tvennet]

No

[@avstraliskizivot]

would love a Gimbal to be able to use both ,M50 & action camera too . Yes I do have 22mm lens and Crane m2 sounds good option . However , if I buy Weebill , yes that gimbal is up to 3 kilos , but will that gimbal support/fit action camera or smart phone too ?or it will be too big for that ? Thanks

[@Tvennet]

Funny, someone asked this on Facebook and I’m going to say almost the exact same thing. An all in one gimbal won’t make everything work, mostly because there are a lot of differences in gravity centers. Now if you only, and only if, you’re using the m50 with just the 22mm... The weebill S isn’t your answer. The Moza mini P Is better for that setup and can also be used with action cams and phones.

[@avstraliskizivot]

@@Tvennet thank you kindly

[@YOUSSEF942]

Hey man you just saved me from buying this!!!

[@viethuyche8958]

@@Mrveescuba when it zoom out?

[@benshutter1490]

Very accurate review. It good to view your review before making decision. Thanks you so much.

[@Kumakintahu]

I have m50 and planning to buy this gimball and now i am disappointed 😢, the weebill is not available in my country (yet?) so can you suggest similiar price point to performance ? Anyway great review, need more reviews like this 👍

[@Tvennet]

For around 370$...not really. If you don’t have it available in your country, maybe try the aliexpress shop Zhiyun has. Maybe an older Crane 2. For a bit more, you have the Ronin SC or Moza Air 2...

[@Kumakintahu]

@@Tvennet Thanks man, i'll have a look those. Very helpful 🙏🙏🙏

[@chezycohen5766]

With the m50 mark 2 kit lens( EF-M 15-45mm is STM) Does vortext mode work and would you recomend it? thanks

[@Tvennet]

My opinion is still the same. M2S is slightly better. For the best results, go for M3

[@chezycohen5766]

​@@Tvennet But does it work? thanks

[@RL-eh9mt]

sorry is it possible use follow focus wheel with this gimbal ?

[@Tvennet]

No. It’s way too small. If you want a follow focus wheel you’ll need a Weebill lab or S and buy the follow focus module.

[@TheKryngz]

Thanks brother! We same the gimbal problem My crane m2 is not compatible for my gx85 panasonic... when i do the low mode and v mode the motor is vibrating i think it is not a normal ... the gx85 is in the compatible list of crane m2...

[@Tvennet]

It might be the same issue than with the m50...maybe the setup is too heavy? What lens are you using with it?

[@TheKryngz]

i use the 12-32 kit lens and and i saw in compatible list my gx85 with lens is only 550grams..another issue when im doing the low mode the motor is vibrating...i think is not a normal...what do you think brother some advice? thanks!

[@Tvennet]

TheKryngz vibrating issues are mostly due to an unbalanced setup. Might also be a calibration issue. Make sure to put your motors on high...other than that...I don’t really see what could be the issue...

[@TheKryngz]

@@Tvennetyes it did the calibration it was sucess...for my balancing i think i do the right.. i decide to return the product saw your video for weebil...thanks man appreciate your video😎🤙

[@scorpisces182]

Great video! I was about to buy the Crane M2, luckily I came across your video because I use the Canon M50. Besides the Weebill Lab, what other gimbal would your recommend to use with the Canon M50?

[@Tvennet]

You can take a look at the Moza mini P or the Weebill S.

[@scorpisces182]

@@Tvennet Awesome... I was actually thinking about the Weebill S. Thanks for letting me know!

[@MrSTravelQuest]

Do you still use the Webill Lab? Would love to see a review on that. Love your content brother.

[@Tvennet]

No I sold the weebill lab and upgraded for the weebill S. It’s a bit hold for a review...Donny really know how I could talk about it...maybe a breakdown of gimbal movement....

[@MrSTravelQuest]

@@Tvennet I have the Zhiyun Crane V2 and looking to upgrade. Seen one of your videos about using it. How do you like it?

[@Tvennet]

If you’re in for an upgrade...I don’t know, I like the weebill S. It’s small and compact, but can carry some weight...it’s very well built.

[@rabbitwang214]

Great work man.I would like to use this gimal with my m50, I just wonder if I could connect to my power bank to my m50 if I use this gimbal?

[@Tvennet]

Like I said, this isn’t probably the best gimbal for the m50. Unless you’ll use it with the kit lens or a very light lens. And I assume you use a dummy battery for your power bank. If that’s the case, no you won’t because of the mounting plate.

[@rabbitwang214]

@@Tvennet fully understand, once again thank you.

[@Mat0Guitar]

It´s really cool. I wonder, my G5X is higher (76,4mm) than normal mirrorless cameras. Should I worry about it..? ..maybe in vortex mode?

[@Tvennet]

Thé G5X mk 1 is smaller than the m50 and 30g lighter, I think it might be ok. Can’t promise anything but the fact it’s shorter might let you use vortex mode.

[@Mat0Guitar]

​@@Tvennet Thanks for fast response. I am just worried if it compatible for follow mode(where i need to connect camera and gimbal), because it is not in compatible camera list. And the same with weebill lab,

[@Tvennet]

You mean Face Tracking mode? Yeah no that doesn’t work at all, because it’s not available with cameras, works only with phones (at least, from everything I tried). Connecting the camera to the gimbal is useless here, it just enables start/stop record.

[@Tvennet]

On the Crane M2, there’s not really a workaround. On the weebill, if your setup is light enough, you can either mount your phone on the hotshoe of the camera (risky) or mount it on the side of the handle...

[@Mat0Guitar]

@Tvennet Thanks a lot! I consider that weebil lab will be better. But I prefer DJI ronin sc for the same price.

[@christianjadevaler7027]

Nice review, hope you provide b-rolls of sample shots next time with this kind of review.

[@wildandliving]

You could add some coins to the gimbal with tape to add weight to balance it people have to do that with the DJI mobile gimble because some bigger newer phones are to fat and heavy

[@ivani6311]

Hi Thomas, is there any gimbal that you would recommend for the M50? I am using the 22mm but also the kit lens and I would like to buy my first gimbal. Thanks a lot

[@Tvennet]

At the very least, I’d say the Moza Mini P. It’s 20$ more than the Crane M2 and offers a better experience.

[@ivani6311]

@@Tvennet great, thanks for answering. I see a promo on kamera express for the moza aircross 2 at 299€. Do you think it is a better option and I should go for it ?

[@Tvennet]

For that price, you should definetly go for it, it will be a gimbal you can upgrade with!

[@brettyg76]

I have the M2 and I too have the exactly same issue with balancing and vortex... I have a Panasonic TZ80, and basically impossible to balance it completely... hence then not being able to use the vortex mode... this gimbal is sooo annoying to try to balance... I have no problems with balancing with a SMALL camera such as a GoPro and Samsung ST500... but my TZ80 drives me insane...I get to the point where I don't want to have the hassle of trying to balance the gimbal so I hardly use it. I did get it very cheaply on EBay for AUS$299... so I was very happy with that price... I have the Weebill Lab as well... and I love that one more so as it's a lot easier to balance than the M2... but that's abit too bulky and big for my liking, which is why I like the size of the M2.

[@trguha]

Great item!

[@TonyKhoang]

I have a zhiyun m2 connected to my m50, but the zoom in/out on the slide doesnt work is this normal?

[@Tvennet]

Yes, zooming is only available with compact cameras and phones.

[@pennpeng1750]

if we do not keep the m50+11-22mm in the perfect balance in order to use the Vortex mode, will it harm the engine of the zhiyun m2？

[@Tvennet]

According to Zhiyun, not really. But that’s only what they told me.

[@LowRotor]

bought the M2 to use with my M50 but now see its not completely compatible as the site says. Think ill be returning and getting something a little more suitable

[@Tvennet]

The website and the specs are kind of a lie. The brand itself has admitted it...so....take a look at the Moza Mini P.

[@ramchoudhary01]

Nice Explain thanks bro...

[@daxzy7898]

Does the Zhiyun works with canon T3i?? Thx

[@Tvennet]

No. Too heavy.

[@almizanafsar1001]

Dear sir i like ur reviews Please review hohem isteady multi 3 in 1 gimbal please

[@Tvennet]

Thanks for watching! Well, if Hohem ever watches this comment, I’d be more than happy to get that gimbal and review it 😅

[@therealdougblueskies]

Hey, thanks for the video. Shame you couldn’t see the actual value of the gimbal. The M2 is the only lightweight option for M50 that actually works. Oh, Crane plus and crane V2 work, that I have tested. But with the batteries and mini tripod, are well over double the weight. None of the earlier models would connect to canon either. So no loss there and the M2 has more modes than the earlier metal body offerings from crane. I shoot from an electric skateboard, sometimes for hours at a time. I need something lightweight that can handle the weight of M50 and 22mm lens. After nearly 2 years using the likes of G6+ and crane ‘M’, both shake intermittently with the M50 and 22mm pancake, I am looking forward to using this in real-time conditions at the weekend. In tests a few days ago it held up well, even does inverted with those tiny arms, amazing. Expecting this lightweight offering to handle zoom lenses is a little unrealistic. Best of luck

[@Tvennet]

Think you missed the point. I see the value of the Crane M2, and the 15-45 isn’t a heavy zoom. It’s even listed as a supported lens from zhiyun’s compatibility list so it’s normal to expect it to fully work. I never said that it didn’t work well, on the contrary, it works pretty great, as mentioned, with pancake lenses. But you also need to admit that using it without a wide angle enough for people who want establishing shots and/or vlog (since it’s a feature that is advertised) 22mm on thé m50 isn’t « wide » in my opinion. Still I really like the gimbal, I admit it’s the best lightweight solution for the M50, but I wouldn’t keep my hopes to high. And as always with Zhiyun, not trusting the payload.

[@peterjb49]

Would you recommend using the A6400 with 18-105 sony lens with this gimbal? I don't have much money to spend.

[@Tvennet]

Not really, you’re almost 200g to heavy...to less expensive solution is again to save 100$/€ and get the weebil S

[@peterjb49]

@@Tvennet Thank You for taking the time to respond! Not all bother to do so!

[@Tvennet]

If you took the time to comment, it’s the least I can do to answer ;)

[@yapsmyisland]

With that M2, can you control the zooming in and out of the Canon M50?

[@Tvennet]

No. And it won’t be possible because the m50 isn’t a digital zoom. If you want to zoom on a camera like the m50 and a gimbal, you’ll need something like a follow focus module that you put on the zoom ring

[@apostasiaelegcho5612]

Good video. Wish I would have seen it before I purchased the M2. It's not the ideal gimbal for the M50.

[@Shafiqa18]

can you help me I use Zhiyun M2 with Lumix G85. My masala Zhiyun M2 can't rotate 360 ​​° please give me the solution thank you

[@Tvennet]

I don't have that Camera, but one thing you can try is to put the bottom axis all the way out...it somewhat solved the problem with the M50

[@iggymlq]

hey guys.. i need advice. which one should i pick for budget multi gimbal.. between crane m2 or feiyu g6 plus..

[@Tvennet]

What cameras or devices are you going to put on it?

[@iggymlq]

@@Tvennet maybe a6000, canon eos m or canon m50 + microphone..

[@Tvennet]

For the a6000, the Crane M2. If you plan the M50, weebil S

[@oscarlai5325]

If the use the kit lens of the M50, will it be too heavy?

[@Tvennet]

Like I said in the video, with the kit lens you can use it, but have to unbalance it completely to use it correctly and have acces to every mode.

[@tulgabayarkhuu512]

I have sony a6100 and tamron 17 70 which will be around 920 gram should i buy this gimball??

[@Tvennet]

No

[@tomsodyssey]

Love the intro shots 🤩 and nice review! But I think my gm lens + sony is a bit to heavy 😅😂

[@HealthyFoodBae_]

Hi I have the m50, will this gimbal hold my m50 with the new 16mm 1.4? Please reply. Thank you

[@Tvennet]

I can confidently say no, as the weight on paper is already too heavy to be supported.

[@Imyourdoc]

Can we balance M50 with 10-18mm?

[@Tvennet]

Not on the Crane M2. If you want this setup, you’ll need at least the Weebill Lab.

[@Imyourdoc]

Is there any other compact and cheaper option for vlogging with wide angle lense on M50?

[@Tvennet]

Umer farukk in terms of gimbal? Not really. Sirui is coming with a gimbal like the M2 but with higher payload. I’m trying to get my hands on for review. In terms of lenses...maybe the EF-m 22mm

[@Imyourdoc]

@@Tvennet I'm so confused I'm going to buy all the setup but no gimble is seems to be working for me on price point, can you help me out find a better option, M50, Adapter for 10-18mm and a microphone...😏which gimble I should buy...?

[@Tvennet]

Weebill lab or Weebill S. Every gimbal below the weebill will not be strong enough to support the setup.

[@TroskyOnline]

Nice Video. I have exat the same setup. The Vortex Mode works for me.

[@Tvennet]

Thanks for commenting. When you balance your setup, is the bottom axis completely out?

[@TroskyOnline]

@@Tvennet Did you set the Motor power to high? I send you a Video on Instagram.

[@sniperr613]

Do one of you guys have balance tutorial for it? I'm unable to fully balance it and it doesn't want to do the vortex

[@Tvennet]

Robert Joseph which camera and lens?

[@itabs-auckland6547]

How?????

[@kinoluxxe]

Can I use Canon 250d with Zhiyun Crane M2?

[@Tvennet]

No it’s going to to be too heavy.

[@kinoluxxe]

@@Tvennet canon 250d have 449g

[@Tvennet]

It’s not about what it’s described on paper. The body is chunkier than a mirrorless camera, you’re never going to be able to balance it on such a small gimbal. The Crane M2 is made for mirrorless cameras, and preferably cameras like the Sony A6xxx because they’re small, compact and not too heavy. 450gr+ the weight of your lens + battery is going to be too heavy.

[@kinoluxxe]

@@Tvennet Ok, thanks. Can I use feiyutech g6 plus with canon 250d?

[@Tvennet]

Don’t know. But according to feiyu’s website, the smallest gimbal for you is the G6 Max.

[@jerresk]

What gimbal would you recommend for an m50?

[@Tvennet]

At least a weebill lab. Nothing below, and most certainly not a 3-in-1 gimbal.

[@Paulfrankfriend]

Thanks for the review! i was gonna buy it for my M50, but now i will look for something else! any recommendations for some else compact as a handheld stabilizer?

[@Tvennet]

Until I get my hands on the Moza mini-p and make a review on it, I still would recommend the Weebill Lab or Weebill S.

[@VloggingMolly]

Dude this would be PERFECT for my G7X! Holy crap 😱 dude I love how tiny this is!! Oh but I see what you mean. That’s really unfortunate at how small it is because of the balancing issue along with the eye piece hitting it. Hmmmm. That is a hard decision though 🤔 I’d actually prob buy it because it’s a crane and I’d want to test this out. But yea that’s a hard choice lol

[@Tvennet]

Oh for the G7X, it will be perfect! Don’t have to worry about it!

[@moganrjchannel]

Which crane is suitable for M50 then?

[@Tvennet]

Weebill S, weebill Lab, Crane Plus, Moza Air, Ronin SC...depending on you budget. But stay away from « all in one » gimbals...

[@moganrjchannel]

@@Tvennet Thanks bruh 🙏🏽

[@moganrjchannel]

@@Tvennet What about Feiyutech ak2000? Thoughts on that

[@Tvennet]

It’s not a bad one, but I see some performance issues and most important: no motor locks which is a pain for balancing and carrying.

[@Tvennet]

But in all honesty: you could buy a second hand zhiyun Crane Plus or Crane 2 and it’ll work. It all depends if you want all the bells and whistles. Note that not all gimbals give you camera controls.

[@DivDirty]

I liked this video just for the stunt man part at the start

[@Tvennet]

Gotta take risks for those reviews and likes!

[@DivDirty]

@@Tvennet Great video as well. Do you still recommend paying more for the Weeble Lab if its also not compatible with the M50? (Zhiyun mobile application cannot control the camera) Or is the Crane fairly decent with the 15-45MM on? And apart from Vortex, do the other modes work fine? Thanks.

[@Tvennet]

Get the weebill. You’ll have more room to use heavier setups. The Crane M is good, but you’ll reach quickly it’s limits. All the modes work fine.

[@ahmetemirakbulut]

Thank you so much for sharing this video with us. 🙂 🙃 😁 🌼

[@Tvennet]

You're very welcome my friend, thank you for taking the time to watch the video and leave a comment!

[@TravelMap]

Will it balance sl2?

[@Tvennet]

To be honest, even if on paper it should work, I really doubt it will work. The sl2 is a bit bulkier than the m50, ans the m50 already has some issues. Better save 100$ more and get the weebill lab.

[@gr8t3a]

Merci Thomas

[@Bdubtheblack]

😡 Was watching this, and my girlfriend said you're so handsome she'd leave me for you. Still, very good info.

[@Tvennet]

🤣 that’s the most priceless comment I’ve ever got!

[@anthonychadwick3200]

Just spent an hour trying to balance m50 15-45mm then found this, many more hours saved gimbal returned to sender 🙃

[@Tvennet]

That’s a comment I like to hear!

[@DandelionMultimedia]

I use this gimbal with M50 paired with EF 50mm F1.8 + adaptor to make cinematic videos of my friends. Don't ask me if the gimbal is properly balanced or not

[@ashrafalameldin7173]

I got to ask u man😅

[@DandelionMultimedia]

@@ashrafalameldin7173 😆

[@ryunakasato0505]

thanks for tip!!! 100%

[@vishu2kool]

Subscribed. U saved me from buying this

[@samiam9160]

Doesn’t work very well on the M 50. You cannot control the camera with the gimbal controls. They will not link, especially if you have an iPhone. Very disappointing. I sent mine back.

[@Sputz3]

The M2 is too small for mirrorless cameras. They should have called it the “Crane pro Go” or “Crane Phone Go pro” cause anything the size of a mirrorless is a pain and a hassle to set up and waaay too many jitters in your footage due to it being so small. Stick with the Crane M1 if you have it or get something bigger.

[@Tvennet]

Even the M1 wasn’t really strong enough. I personally always advice to start with something like the weebill lab, even if there’s a heavy contender right know which is the Moza Mini P that actually can even support some bigger setups like a 10-18, and isn’t getting those jitters.

[@james8fate]

Most of the time the biggest issue with gimbal is the owner unable to position and balance it properly. Not the gimbal.

[@Tvennet]

Well, for someone who knows how to properly balance a gimbal, it’s not a balance issue...and when the manufacturer himself confessed that to properly use the gimbal for certain mounts you have to unbalance it...it’s a gimbal issue. Thank you anyway.

[@baybayonsincanada4474]

Forget it if you have a Canon M50, it's more of a headache than any help at all.

[@Tvennet]

Yeah, to be honest, the Crane M2 isn’t really made for this gimbal. And I don’t know why, but it looks like there’s not a single gimbal brand wanting to support correctly Canon cameras. The weebill will still be my recommandations if people look for something compact and doing a great job, even if zhiyun doesn’t release a firmware update...

[@baybayonsincanada4474]

@@Tvennet Have you tried the I Steady Gear 3 Axis for mirrorless, much bigger but I think we have very little choice due to the size of the M50. Thanks.

[@Tvennet]

Nope, didn’t tried that one. One major flaw I see with the isteady is not having axis locks. In the end, almost every gimbal does what it is supposed to, getting things smooth. Some of them have a bit more features but that’s not really what I am looking for. Most important to me is the payload capacity, setup speed and portability which is why I still stick to the weebill even if I confess that the Moza air 2 is winking at me...

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@@Tvennet You are correct about the axis lock, bought it and returned it. It was very easy to balance but that's the end of the good part. Will wait for your review of the Weebil.

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Mon B you mean The weebill Lab? Or the new Weebill S they are announcing on October 11th? For the weebill lab, I’m not going to make a review because it’s already a year old. All I can say is that I love it. It’s lightweight, compact, stabilizes the footage like it is supposed to. But again, like with any Zhiyun gimbal, the payload is a bit of a lie. The canon M50 + sigma 18-35 are way under the payload, and it simply doesn’t balance at all, even with counterweights. Reason why I keep my 24 and 50mm prime lenses for gimbal work. The Weebill S...I don’t know, it’s officially announced in the coming days, so I don’t know if I’ll have a chance to get my hands on for review. But if I do, I’ll make a video about it.