Zhiyun Crane M2S - Is it really THAT good?

The Crane M2S is an amazing little gimbal, capable of use with phones, action cameras, and even full frame mirrorless cameras.
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[@dukeafs]

Experienced amateur for decades. Just ordered M50 Markii + many accessories. Your videos are very well presented + v useful content. Thanks

[@markwiemels]

Great to hear!

[@junechung1572]

That's the best gimbal I've ever seen. Zhiyun, you never let me down.

[@markwiemels]

Yes, it's great!

[@ohmartinbronson]

Thanks for sharing this Mark. I think this is the gimbal I've been waiting for!

[@markwiemels]

I have been very impressed by it.

[@ohmartinbronson]

@@markwiemels how is battery life on it?

[@luiz-seigo]

Great video!!! Can't wait the next comparison

[@markwiemels]

Thanks!

[@marklee7181]

This gimbal is what I’m waiting for! Between M2 and M3, friendly price, just perfect for me!

[@markwiemels]

Yep!

[@dannygoodman2052]

Great video Mark! interesting gimbal with small size I have a question about it, how long does it last when it's fully charged and the lights are at their brightest

[@markwiemels]

I'm not sure, with the light, my guess would be 5-6 hours, but not sure.

[@polinahe3431]

on the top of my gimbal-to-buy list

[@markwiemels]

It's really good.

[@dukeafs]

Thanks!

[@markwiemels]

So Kind of you, thanks, it means a lot.

[@kohtun1065]

Thank you

[@markwiemels]

You are very welcome.

[@briannashreve4347]

Hey can you pre program motion time lapses for like 3-10 seconds per point with this gimbal using the app, like you did with the M3 in one of your previous videos? Great video

[@markwiemels]

I'm not sure, sorry.

[@bdnadimkhan]

Excellent and very helpful review. How to charge the camera M50 on the time of shooting? Do we have to unload the camera and charge or replace the battery? Thanks!

[@markwiemels]

They include a cable, check the document on the Zhiyun website to see if your camera is compatible.

[@nickentros]

Can you go over using this gimbal with the 16mm f1.4 sigma lens as well as if either the M2S or M3 can handle undersling mode without hitting the eye piece? Great content!

[@markwiemels]

Neither can, there is a video on my channel about this with the M3, and a work around to shoot under-slung.

[@faspete2nd]

Looks good. I still don't have a gimbal, but I see getting one soon.

[@markwiemels]

I suspect Zhiyun will release an update to the Weebill S this year, which would be the gimbal to get for your cameras. I would hang out and see if that comes about, based on their latest releases, that looks like the next gimbal to be updated.

[@Chris_P.eterson]

Hey, is it possible to leave the cam on the gimbal in your bag when you are traveling? I always want to prepared whenever I find interesting spots to film.

[@jaredalbin5658]

This is the perfect zve10 + 35mm 1.8 combo for b-roll

[@ukaszkocman4812]

Hi there! Great video. Could you please indicate if there will be no problems with stabilizing Crane M3 with Sony ZV-E10 + Sony Kit Lens (16-50 mm) and Sony E 10-18 mm?

[@markwiemels]

It will handle that easily.

[@RogerAVHansen]

Really interesting gimbal 😊 I see you’re using the M50 on the gimbal in this video, but what full frame mirrorless camera have you used on it? And even more interesting, what lenses can you put on a full frame camera before it’s too much for the gimbal to handle?

[@markwiemels]

I have the FujiFilm X-T4, which is similar size to full frame. Zhiyun only advertises it as compatible with small primes, but some videos online are showing it used with the Tamron f2.8 zooms. To get the full range of motion, moving into underslung positions, you can really only use small primes or small zooms. Zhiyun may release an update for the Weebill S this year, which would be the gimbal to get for full frame, in my opinion.

[@OUCGN]

@@markwiemels they already did its called Weebill 2 and its been more then half a year😃✌️🏼

[@pranaysarkar2415]

Best M2S review... Thank you..❤️

[@markwiemels]

How kind of you. Thanks.

[@mattchan2897]

With the quick release are you able to connect the camera without re-balancing every time (presuming you keep the same lens used on initial balance)

[@markwiemels]

Yes, no need to rebalance.

[@armandopiscitelli9864]

Thank you for the video; it is really well done! Do you think that the M2s can be used with a sony A7CR and the sony zoom 20-60 ? it is a 1150 g: set...

[@cyfoel_yang9425]

The Maximum Compatibility Setup of Crane M2S is Sony A7S3+small lenses, you may consider its weight.🤔

[@armandopiscitelli9864]

Thank you!!!@@cyfoel_yang9425

[@drichalex1491]

Awesome video. Will it work with canon m50 with 16mm

[@markwiemels]

I have not tested this yet, but it's on my list.

[@MeatMeOutdoors]

Just got Crane M2S for my Sony ZV-E10 and realized that both of my go to lenses Sigma 16mm and Song 18-105 are too fornt heavy for balancing even though total weight is in the limits. It really sucks that nobody mentioned this in their M2S product review videos...

[@markwiemels]

Yes, so many camera and lens combinations, it can be confusing for sure.

[@godsmack666a]

You as well cannot put it in vertical mode, at the moment, i bought attachements for my phone and its impossible to stabilize even with extra weight attached. You have to buy extra attachments to vertically attach the GoPro, when finally attached its difficult to press record.

[@Miguelj17]

Does it work well with the kit lens?

[@TadAkimoto]

Thank you for the review. I'm from Japan. I've been using G6 Max. It also has a joystick and you can pan a camera on the gimbal. However, its pan speed is a bit fast even at the slowest speed. I sometimes need a much slower pan motion. Does M2S can pan a camera slower? Or do you have a video showing how fast/slow M2S pans a camera?

[@markwiemels]

Some of the Zhiyun gimbals can be further tweaked, in a way that you can’t via the gimbals menus system, by plugging into the computer and connecting Zhiyun’s app. Give that a try.

[@TadAkimoto]

@@markwiemels I used to use Crane M2 and a smartphone app to tweak it. I remember M2 pans a camera as slowly as I want. If M2S pans a camera as slowly as M2, M2S is the one for me. It's probably worth buying and trying it. Thank you.

[@markwiemels]

@@TadAkimoto oh I see, you don’t have an M2S yet, you are asking how slow the pan can be. I thought you were saying to was too fast. I will try to check it out and come back to you.!

[@TadAkimoto]

@@markwiemels Now I realized I didn't say I don't have M2S. Sorry. I'm looking to buy M2S and I wanted to ask you how slow it pans a camera. Thank you for taking your time!

[@markwiemels]

@@TadAkimoto so the joystick is variable speed, the harder/further you push it the faster if goes. It is nice and slow when you only have it moved a little, but is fast if you push it all the way. So you can get it to go slow, but it can be challenging to just push it a little and not push it too far. There doesn’t seem to be any setting to slow it down any further, or change the speed.

[@paoloreyes2397]

As the thumbnail suggests you used it with either the XT3 or XT4.. How is it? Does the camera have access to full range of motion?

[@markwiemels]

Yes, but it all depends on the lens. Check out the Zhiyun website for the compatible lens list.

[@MrHomPun]

Many thanks for posting. I've a one question. Can use this gimbal for sony ax53 camera ??

[@markwiemels]

I’m not sure, best bet would be to check the Zhyiun website.

[@MrHomPun]

@@markwiemels Thank you

[@stories_age]

How to shoot vertical mode?

[@AkshayTravelFilms2]

Hi Mark, Can we connect this gimbal with ZY play app... and track object? using mobile on top of it

[@markwiemels]

I don't think so, but I'm not sure. I also find Zhiyun keeps adding features after release, so hard to know what the future holds either.

[@medul10alpha31]

Will it work on S22 Ultra ? Like can I control the phone movements ? So like using the vortex or something ?

[@markwiemels]

I'm not sure, I don't have experience with it.

[@K_Naz]

Any way to make an arca swiss work with the gimbal?

[@markwiemels]

Yes, you can buy an arca plate/clamp thing.

[@narkzon]

I want to use this with a M50, a Viltrox adapter, the EF 50 mm lens and a Boya MM-1 mic. Do you think it can balance it? I really like this gimbal but don't know if it's going to work :/

[@markwiemels]

it would be borderline, you might be better with the M3

[@adventuresinportland3032]

Question. Mine just arrived and I noticed the cord is in the way of pressing it up against the device. I'm using the M50 Mark II. How are you getting around that? Can I just mount it backwards, slide the plate out farther? Also having trouble with the order of balance. Any chance of making a video setting this up with M50 and the Sigma 16mm?

[@markwiemels]

Yes, you mount it further out and press the cord against the motor side. Good idea, I will do a balance video.

[@tiitulitii]

Everytime I see you, I think about Bertram Wilberforce " Bertie " Wooster. In a good way.

[@markwiemels]

ha! So many people tell me I look like diffrent celebs, in these videos... I just wish I have their money :-)

[@MaverickMahesh]

can it work with mic on the top ofn thje camera...?? Nikon Z30 with Sennheiser MKE 200 in perticular...

[@cyfoel_yang9425]

The Maximum Compatibility Setup of Crane M2S is Sony A7S3+small lenses, you may consider its weight.🤔

[@ramasolaaurora6667]

Really amazing gimbal. I like the small body and grey color, how about the price, compare ZHIYUN M3?

[@markwiemels]

M2S is $100 less.

[@isoladellerosetv]

Can you use it with m50 and external mic on camera? And Viltrox 23mm Lens ?

[@cyfoel_yang9425]

The Maximum Compatibility Setup of Crane M2S is Sony A7S3+small lenses, you may consider its weight.🤔

[@isoladellerosetv]

@@cyfoel_yang9425 thank you. Im sorry that Mark never answered me back. :(

[@cyfoel_yang9425]

@@isoladellerosetvYou are welcome~❤

[@Joe_I_Hadley]

Id like to find a cell phone clamp. i didnt get the acc kit. google cant find one for m-2S

[@markwiemels]

Just need a standard clamp with 1/4 female thread on the bottom.

[@erkkocak]

Zhiyun made a false advertisement with this gimbal showing full frame cameras on the commercials. Yes you can but you will be limited to use with only 1-2 compatible lenses(if you are lucky). This is a toy IMO and Mark I love your channel but you should definitely check that compatibility before saying "this is better than M2 with full frame support".. You should keep up the good work mate and I like your style.. but people are spending their hard earned cash after watching these reviews ...

[@markwiemels]

Yes, the M2s is on its limit with full frame, and lens options are limited. The M3s gives a few more lens options, and is probably a better choice.

[@yl9003]

Does this gimbal cab connect via WiFi directly to the camera? Or it will require the USB?

[@markwiemels]

No, you need to use a cable.

[@chakychang]

me quedé esperando que hablara y mostrara el video con la xt3 =(

[@STREETFOODJOURNEY5]

his voice is blood brother with Tim Cook

[@markwiemels]

Most people don’t pick it, yeah, he is my cousin.

[@JosBlomsma]

But: how large is that banana?

[@balanced_barrister]

can u do a vertical mode for this gombal?

[@zhiyunsupportglobal706]

You can enter Portrait mode (P) mode for vertical shooting. The tilt axis motor rotates upward by 90° and the pan axis rotates by 90°. In the vertical shooting mode, the joystick button will not work. ;D

[@radityyeka]

@@zhiyunsupportglobal706 can i use vertical plate for the zhiyun m2s?

[@bagpuss998]

fed up with the crane m2. For a6400. Hope this one will be better 👍

[@markwiemels]

By all accounts it is.

[@seanbrillante2867]

Will this work on canon m100

[@markwiemels]

Yes

[@Makewayproduction]

I've read it tilts to the side and the horizon is off slightly, has anyone had this issue?

[@markwiemels]

This can be fine tuned in the gimbal settings, when this happens. This is normal with all gimbals, sometimes they need a bit a help to know what is level. Drones often need to be calibrated like this as well.

[@Makewayproduction]

@@markwiemels thanks mark!

[@PJPantelis]

4 uploads in the last week! Your work rate is out of control Mark. I can see how a gimbal so small and light like this could replace a gorillapod. Especially with the little tripod feet

[@markwiemels]

I’m trying to upload every other day for a while, and see what happens. Yeh, I’m loving the little gimbals, and I’m using them way more than my bigger one. My daughter and I were playing around with a smartphone gimbal and an anamorphic lens on an iPhone today, with some pretty kick ass results. I hope to come up within a video idea for that setup.

[@akshvisuals131]

What is payload of crane m2s??

[@markwiemels]

The list of compatible cameras and lens combos is on the Zhiyun website, it's no longer based on a straight payload rating. The motors are so strong now, it's more about the envelope (area the camera and lens fit) and the balance.

[@puiahlawndo]

Will it load 1kg?

[@markwiemels]

Check their website, the gimbal is rated by the body/lens combo, not by weight.

[@cyfoel_yang9425]

The Maximum Compatibility Setup of Crane M2S is Sony A7S3+small lenses. 🤔

[@adralb3373]

Can you zoom in and out. ?

[@markwiemels]

Not with a camera, not sure about with a phone.

[@princemathew.1149]

Hmmm The link doesnt work.

[@markwiemels]

Thanks, just updated it, should work now.

[@princemathew.1149]

@@markwiemels Anytime man, also, if you don't mind Im kind of stuck between some camera choices if you could help with that it would be great. Im a beginner so I know at this stage cameras don't matter all the much and I should focus on story writing, but I'd still really like to get some beautiful shots. Im currently confused on Nikon z50, the canon m50, and the sony alpha 6400, and maybe the fuji xt200 The thing is I'm not sure if there is a camera with 4k (60 fps would be nice but not a deal breaker) that has ibis (also not sure if this is very important since gimbals exist but yes) and whip pans are some of the common shots you get in films however some of these cameras have rolling shutter, so I'm really confused as to get which. Incase you answer thank you in advance but no worries if you dont.

[@gerd6676]

​@@princemathew.1149 let me try to help instead, i think if you'd like to focus more on story writing and not worry abt the gear too much, the a6400 would be a good pick, since you can find more options for the lenses to experiment with your the stories you want to tell, not saying the other 3 is not a good pick, but for videography i'd say a6400 is probably the one to go for (or maybe m50 in 2nd place) sure it doesnt have 4k60fps or IBIS (a6600 does tho), if budget and rolling shutter is your concern, you can instead try the latest of the SONY apsc instead the ZV-E10 which has gyro data that could be use to mostly remove the rolling shutter (sure it's a bit cumbersome to export your footage 1 by 1 thru the Sony Catalyst Browse software) and it's about $150-200 cheaper than a 6400 with 90% of the features hope this helps a bit

[@princemathew.1149]

@@gerd6676 It does thank you.

[@rjkunzli]

This guy sounds like Jerry Seinfeld

[@miso669]

No zoom!??? 🤷‍♂

[@cyfoel_yang9425]

Yes.