ZHIYUN Crane M2 [Official] 4 in 1 Handheld 3-Axis Gimbal Stabilizer for Smartphone, Action Camera, Gopro and Mirrorless Camera

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The CRANE-M2 features a quick release camera mounting system that lets you secure or remove your camera at the push of one lock button. Once I had it set up and once I learned how it works, the initial instructions became clearer, but as someone who's never done anything like that before, it can be a very frustrating process. Although I did not have the best start when trying to stabilize my camera or when trying to connect it to Wi-Fi, I'd be happy to put that experience past me, because this gimbal could be a really useful piece of equipment so as long as it fits your style of shooting and more importantly, it fits with your camera. The quality of footage obtained would be sufficient for me and my needs, and I would consider bringing it with me on shoots to potentially add brief video footage to the final gallery, too.

In any mode, you can triple-tap the trigger button to swivel the gimbal 180-degrees and pop it into vlogging (selfie) mode. Somehow the menu came back up and I pressed this one button and set payload from small to large, then it seemed to start working again. As for the footage, even though I had moments where I wanted to put it back in my bag and give up due to how the gimbal handled my specific camera, I still can't fault it too much when it comes to the quality of the actual material, which is something you've already come to expect from all gimbals coming onto the market nowadays.The POV mode follows all axis which means even if you tilt the gimbal sideways the gimbal is going to follow instead of staying leveled which can be useful for vlogging. The Fujifilm XF 23mm F2 R WR delivers a 35mm full-frame equivalent field of view and stands out due to its small size and weather-resistant build.

Having held heavier gimbals, I know how tiring it can become, but this one was very lightweight to use and to hold. As someone who'd be using only one mirrorless camera for the time being, which also happens to not have the full compatibility with all features this gimbal offers, I am slightly torn; however, if I owned one of the other cameras on the list, I wouldn't hesitate.It runs for approximately seven hours on a built-in battery that's rechargeable using an included micro-USB cable. Reproduction in whole or part in any form or medium without specific written permission is prohibited. Bluetooth connectivity allows you to capture footage and zoom in and out using the controls on the gimbal’s handle. As someone who is by no means attempting to get into professional videography, I did want something that can help make my personal video or photography tutorials footage more dynamic, and I can see this gimbal doing just that.

The Sony a9 III is the world's first full-frame mirrorless camera to feature a global electronic shutter with simultaneous readout. Zhiyun CRANE-M2, with unprecedented all-in-one design, offers great compatibility to multiple devices, such as compact cameras, light mirrorless cameras, smartphones, and action cameras.

Make sure you carefully study the compatibility list so you are not left disappointed, because certain cameras have limitations, (for example, unavailable zoom control on HERO5). Featuring a more easy-to-use quick setup system and smart lock design, as well as six creative operation modes, CRANE-M2 easily goes wherever you go and offers endless possibilities to your everyday creation.

Then you have POV (point of view), where you control all movements of the camera with the handle – pan, tilt and even roll. In-depth testing Latest Camera Reviews Beyond the studio tests Feature Articles and Videos see how we see Sample Galleries real world performance Field Test Videos Throwback Thursday Classic Cameras from Days Past What's that Noise? Balancing your camera is actually fairly easy and once you have mastered it you’ll be able to do it in minutes. With the aim of recording some of our personal travels, as well as a mix of photography and lifestyle vlogging, this seemed to be the missing piece in the puzzle that is amateur videography.And with a unique scale mark and memory lock, balancing can be easily finished and preserved, once and forever, saving much trouble of readjustment every time. There’s less of a difference between footage stabilised on the Crane-M2 and the electronic image stabilisation (EIS) you get on a decent action camera. I struggled to connect the gimbal to my camera, which may be due to my camera's connection more so than the gimbal itself; however, that meant I was not able to start recording by using the start button on the gimbal grip. Scale marks and memory locks help you balance the camera and lock the balance position for the camera used.