You're probably one of the best creators of getting the most out of, properly calibrating, and the best settings for gimbals. Now, I just want to buy the Crane 3 Lab. Damn you!!
I've been waiting for this moment to come ! ! ! Finally yeeeeeeeessssssssss mate, the best gimbal on the market, works perfect with the 24-70 GM for both focus & zoom ! ! ! What can i say for you ? ? ? I love you man.... No words.... :D :D ! ! ! ! !
Hey man, thanks for this. I really want to buy this with some zoom lens. My question is: How much can you zoom before it looses balance? Does it lose balance at all when zooming? Also: Can you change the speed of the zoom (In/Out)?
Thank you for your Video. I only have one servo, I think its the Zoom (though I think I ordered the follow focus). No matter which Port I use, I can only use the Rocker, NOT the wheel. Is there any way to Change this? Thank you
Same here Can I use the MAX servo be controlled by the Focus wheel on the base of Crane 3? Currently only the Zoom rocker switch on rear handle controls that Max motor. Any suggestions? To use Max as focus?
Hi there Question When I plug in the zoom motor the follow focus all of the sudden doesn’t work. Only zoom. Until I unplug the zoom cable then focus motor is alive Any suggestions Firmware??
Hi Josh. Any thoughts as to why the CMF04 ONLY seems to work with the zoom rocker on the 3S? The literature suggests the motor can be used for either function, yet when I connect it, only the zoom rocker works with it even when I use the menu to "upgrade" the focus to the Max. Since I generally use a prime, zoom is useless to me so I need this to work on the wheel. I don't seem to be alone in this and wondered if you have a workaround?
Thank you this helped me a lot. Question: With and extending lens like the Sigma 24-70 would the gimbal still be balanced when zooming? I know that the GM is heavier than the Sigma so i need to know.
Hi, thanks for the videos. I have a Bmpcc4k set up on mine and have been using it for over a month. Last week I git the focus motor but i can't seem to get the AB Points working. Do you show how to set them in any of your videos?
I love your videos! They've been super helpful. Do you know anything about the crane 3 Lab controlling focus without the motors? I seemed to buy both extra zoom/follow focus and it seems the focus isn't controlled by the zhiyun moter I bought. It would all be great if turning down the sensitivity on the app actually worked. Let me know what you think! Keeps sharing!
I wanted to know which gimbal o should get. I have the XT3 with the 10-24 and the 35 and 56mm lens. I wanted your opinion of I should get the Moza Air or the Zhiyun Plus? They both are going for $380 on eBay
Is there a way to adjust the speed of the servo. For follow focus? Tried to use it for a focus pull and I had to spin the wheel 3 times using the hamster 24-70
what about tamron rxd 28-75mm 28 for sony FE, where the rings are reversed? in Tamron the zooming ring is next to the body and the focusing ring is on the front, does it change anything with focus and zoom control?
Hey Josh, thanks for the video. Question for you though. I just finished mounting the zoom and follow focus and balanced the crane. Testing it though the zoom won't stay in place. Meaning when I zoom in and out, it won't stay on whatever focal length I set it to. Once I let go of the trigger, it will zoom back out to the limit of my lens. Do you know the cause of this? Or if anyone does for that matter.
Hi. I have a other problem with my Crane 3S. My axis have a vibration always when I connect ZHIYUN follow focus lite or max. What I must do for resolve this problem?
is this good for a dslr that may not be compatible with the crane3 s a friend gave me a de on he gimbal. but feel i might've gotten this gimbal for nothing... my camera is a canon t5i which is discontinued BTW lol
On the crane 2, holding the gimbal with one hand and pulling focus with the other is difficult. Due to the ergonomics of this gimbal do you find it easier to hold the gimbal while pulling Focus? Also do you find the follow Focus on this one to be better? The crane 2 Follow Focus was good but it forgot A&B points every time you turned it off I found and in general do you find this one to be better in any way? Thanks for your replies.
Hi Josh. Great Step by Step. I've got this pre-ordered and can't wait to start working with this here in New Zealand. I'd love to know if it will balance the 70-200 GMaster and if the camera body will clear the back motor when slung into "briefcase mode" Would you please be able to try it if you have the 70-200GM? Also a "Focus Hold" servo would be a kick ass accessory if you want to leave your set up in auto focus. I use focus hold all the time when handheld. Cheers.
I’ve just bought and installed both the follow focus servo and the zoom servo. When I connect either one of the two, it works fine, but when I connect both at the same time, only the zoom servo works through the handle rocker. The follow focus doesn’t work. The wheel doesn't do anything. I’ve tried in both movie mode and manual mode and I still have the same issue. I have also set the lens to both AF and MF and I still have the same issue. My gimbal is attached to the Sony a7iii with a Sony 24-105 lens. Any advice on what could be wrong here?
I just ordered a 3 Lab + Zhiyun's Follow Focus Lite. I did not realize that the included rails are smaller than the standard 15/19mm rail systems. Do you have a practical solution to using an aftermarket wireless FIZ system (EX: Tilta Nucleus-M) with the Crane 3 Lab? I originally purchased Zhiyun's Follow Focus simply to get the rail systems that comes with it expecting I could use it with the Tilta FIZ, but now seeing the rails are smaller has me concerned a bit about how compact I will be able to build this system. For reference the goal is Crane 3 Lab + Tilta Nucleus-M (Focus/Zoom) + 7in monitor (attached via Noga Israeli arm) + (maybe) a V-Mount battery to distribute juice to monitor, camera & focus motors. Would love to hear your thoughts as someone who owns the Crane 3 Lab. Mine gets here Monday, but I am waiting on the Tilta FIZ purchase until I get things worked out. Cheers!
Unfortunately the follow focus servo AND the zoom servo only work into ONE direction, but not into the other direction although the yellow lights are blinking. Where is the mistake?
Yes. Ronin-S is totally outdated when stacked up against the Crane 3 Lab. The 3 Lab is very intuitive, has a much more ergonomic design, and is overall just a better value as a gimbal.
I have a questiom about why when I use the rocker，the follow focus and and zoom control just start working at the same time，but when I use the follow focus wheel，nothing moved，btw，my camera is bmpcc 4k
I assume the ff does not have a/b stops? If not, do you think it's possible to add stops with a firmware update? Can adjust the response speed or range for the ff wheel?
Thanks! Also...since the FF and Zoom motors are different sizes and torque. Could the zoom motor be used as the focus motor (incase the focus ring of the lens is wide & heavy)? If it can be, I assume it will still be assigned to the focus wheel on the gimbal and not the rear joystick controller?
I have exactly the same issue, it was working then suddenly both motors stop responding and just have fast flashing lights. Did you get a fix for this?
hey, josh... great content as always... question... just received my crane 3 lab... crane 3 lab V2??? do you know what this about? i just received an email from b&h that the crane 3 lab was DISCONTINUED and replaced by the crane 3 V2??? i confirmed the zhiyun manufacturer # is listed as "crane 3 lab V2"... (b&h # zhcran3labv2)...
@@MomentumProductions1992 yes i found the problem... i did a firmware upgrade and to upgrade the zoom and focus the crane have to be in standby mode (double click power button) and only one servo has to be connected. If you upgrade focus go to FOCUS -> Lite -> upgrade and zoom is FOCUS -> Max -> upgrade
Thank you very much! The booklet that came with both my crane 3 and the zoom weren't much help, but after watching you it works perfectly!
You're probably one of the best creators of getting the most out of, properly calibrating, and the best settings for gimbals. Now, I just want to buy the Crane 3 Lab. Damn you!!
You’re a great speaker and teacher!
Thank you so much!
Very subtle man, job well done.
Thanks Josh for this video. Definitely wanted to get the step by step process on Zoom and focus servo. Cheers!! Can't wait to get my Crane 3 now.
This video is very well done and educational! Exactly what I needed! I already ordered my Crane 3 Lab and hope to get it soon!
I've been waiting for this moment to come ! ! !
Finally yeeeeeeeessssssssss mate, the best gimbal on the market, works perfect with the 24-70 GM for both focus & zoom ! ! !
What can i say for you ? ? ? I love you man.... No words.... :D :D ! ! ! ! !
Hey man, thanks for this. I really want to buy this with some zoom lens. My question is: How much can you zoom before it looses balance? Does it lose balance at all when zooming? Also: Can you change the speed of the zoom (In/Out)?
Excellent video. Setting up my Crane 3. Love the way you explain everything step by step and do not skip anything! Thank you for your hard work!
Can you please add a video on focusing technique while using the gimbal? hold the gimbal with both hands, how do you use the focus wheel?
Very nice video
Great video very educational.
I have a question
Is there a dedicated port for the camera ?
How use external follow focus wheel with this stabiliser?
I need to purchase the servo for the Crane Lab 3 but I can't find them anywhere. Where can I buy them?
TransMount MAX can only be used with the zoom button? on Zhiyun Crane 3 Lab
Thank you for your Video. I only have one servo, I think its the Zoom (though I think I ordered the follow focus). No matter which Port I use, I can only use the Rocker, NOT the wheel. Is there any way to Change this? Thank you
Same here
Can I use the MAX servo be controlled by the Focus wheel on the base of Crane 3?
Currently only the Zoom rocker switch on rear handle controls that Max motor.
Any suggestions? To use Max as focus?
Is there a remote for a focus puller too ? Because pulling focus while shooting is too difficult
William T Same question?
Hi Josh thanks for the video. Have you used any external remote control system for follow focus? something like the EVO Pro Focus Remote.
Beautiful video
Thank you! Cheers!
Hello, I have the Canon Eos R. To focus manually, is it necessary to mount that system? Thanks.
Can tracking focus with transmitter?
Nice Video Man! Can you also use the follow focus motor wirelessly f.e. with your phone?
Ive yet found a reeal review of this product, its either unboxings or other videos that are in other languages
Anybody know where to find the adjustment arm ?
Hi there
Question
When I plug in the zoom motor the follow focus all of the sudden doesn’t work. Only zoom. Until I unplug the zoom cable then focus motor is alive
Any suggestions
Firmware??
Hi Josh. Any thoughts as to why the CMF04 ONLY seems to work with the zoom rocker on the 3S? The literature suggests the motor can be used for either function, yet when I connect it, only the zoom rocker works with it even when I use the menu to "upgrade" the focus to the Max. Since I generally use a prime, zoom is useless to me so I need this to work on the wheel. I don't seem to be alone in this and wondered if you have a workaround?
Thank you this helped me a lot.
Question: With and extending lens like the Sigma 24-70 would the gimbal still be balanced when zooming? I know that the GM is heavier than the Sigma so i need to know.
Hi, thanks for the videos. I have a Bmpcc4k set up on mine and have been using it for over a month. Last week I git the focus motor but i can't seem to get the AB Points working. Do you show how to set them in any of your videos?
ok, i set it up. now, how do i get it to follow the subject and stay in focus?
I love your videos! They've been super helpful. Do you know anything about the crane 3 Lab controlling focus without the motors? I seemed to buy both extra zoom/follow focus and it seems the focus isn't controlled by the zhiyun moter I bought. It would all be great if turning down the sensitivity on the app actually worked. Let me know what you think! Keeps sharing!
hey man, where do we get the follow focus system ?
Mounting servo arms didnt come with mine so how do I mount my Focus rings without them?
is there any "active track" type of program in the crane 3?
Didn't b and h list the crane 3 as discontinued today?
I wanted to know which gimbal o should get. I have the XT3 with the 10-24 and the 35 and 56mm lens. I wanted your opinion of I should get the Moza Air or the Zhiyun Plus? They both are going for $380 on eBay
Is there a way to adjust the speed of the servo. For follow focus? Tried to use it for a focus pull and I had to spin the wheel 3 times using the hamster 24-70
what about tamron rxd 28-75mm 28 for sony FE, where the rings are reversed? in Tamron the zooming ring is next to the body and the focusing ring is on the front, does it change anything with focus and zoom control?
Hey Josh, thanks for the video. Question for you though. I just finished mounting the zoom and follow focus and balanced the crane. Testing it though the zoom won't stay in place. Meaning when I zoom in and out, it won't stay on whatever focal length I set it to. Once I let go of the trigger, it will zoom back out to the limit of my lens. Do you know the cause of this? Or if anyone does for that matter.
Can it handle larger zoom lens ranges (for example 24-105 sony f4 G lens )? Or is this range will loose balance while zooming?
Hi. I have a other problem with my Crane 3S. My axis have a vibration always when I connect ZHIYUN follow focus lite or max. What I must do for resolve this problem?
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how much prize sir
Hi and thanks for your tutorial. Have you tried to put Canon C100 Mark ii on this gimbal, crane 3? Thanks again.
Yes, it works :)
is this good for a dslr that may not be compatible with the crane3 s a friend gave me a de on he gimbal. but feel i might've gotten this gimbal for nothing... my camera is a canon t5i which is discontinued BTW lol
On the crane 2, holding the gimbal with one hand and pulling focus with the other is difficult. Due to the ergonomics of this gimbal do you find it easier to hold the gimbal while pulling Focus? Also do you find the follow Focus on this one to be better? The crane 2 Follow Focus was good but it forgot A&B points every time you turned it off I found and in general do you find this one to be better in any way? Thanks for your replies.
Is crane 3 lab work with nikon d750?
Hi Josh. Great Step by Step. I've got this pre-ordered and can't wait to start working with this here in New Zealand. I'd love to know if it will balance the 70-200 GMaster and if the camera body will clear the back motor when slung into "briefcase mode" Would you please be able to try it if you have the 70-200GM? Also a "Focus Hold" servo would be a kick ass accessory if you want to leave your set up in auto focus. I use focus hold all the time when handheld. Cheers.
Hey Cody! Of course! I will cover that in a future video!
@@MomentumProductions1992 Epic Josh. Legend.
Is there a reason you would use the follow focus with a sony a7iii? Does that camera not have amazing autofocus? Great video by the way
If you are trying to do a slow controlled pull then autofocus isn’t an option.
Hello everyone, can someone tell me where I can get a Follow Focus Controller? Attention Follow Focus not Zoom Controller, thanks.
Helpful, thanks!
Thank you bro , but i have a question
Can i setup crane 2 follow focus on crane 3 !?
I have the same question, mailad zhiyun, but i think is impossible because we dont have usb-c
I’ve just bought and installed both the follow focus servo and the zoom servo. When I connect either one of the two, it works fine, but when I connect both at the same time, only the zoom servo works through the handle rocker. The follow focus doesn’t work. The wheel doesn't do anything. I’ve tried in both movie mode and manual mode and I still have the same issue. I have also set the lens to both AF and MF and I still have the same issue. My gimbal is attached to the Sony a7iii with a Sony 24-105 lens. Any advice on what could be wrong here?
Same here any fixes to get the MAX servo to be controlled by the large focus wheel?
I just ordered a 3 Lab + Zhiyun's Follow Focus Lite. I did not realize that the included rails are smaller than the standard 15/19mm rail systems. Do you have a practical solution to using an aftermarket wireless FIZ system (EX: Tilta Nucleus-M) with the Crane 3 Lab? I originally purchased Zhiyun's Follow Focus simply to get the rail systems that comes with it expecting I could use it with the Tilta FIZ, but now seeing the rails are smaller has me concerned a bit about how compact I will be able to build this system.
For reference the goal is Crane 3 Lab + Tilta Nucleus-M (Focus/Zoom) + 7in monitor (attached via Noga Israeli arm) + (maybe) a V-Mount battery to distribute juice to monitor, camera & focus motors. Would love to hear your thoughts as someone who owns the Crane 3 Lab. Mine gets here Monday, but I am waiting on the Tilta FIZ purchase until I get things worked out.
Cheers!
Hey! Thanks for this video!! Do you know if this gimbal is compatible with Nikon D500. The focus follow is it compatible too ? Thank you
Yes, it is compatible with Nikon cameras :) Even the new Z series :)
Although it is a wonderful system, we will need a substantial amount of practice to master it.
Unfortunately the follow focus servo AND the zoom servo only work into ONE direction, but not into the other direction although the yellow lights are blinking. Where is the mistake?
Do you know if any zhiyun follow focus can work properly with this model?
Please help 🙏🏾🥹
is it compatible with the Zhiyun Wireless follow focus accessory?
It will be soon with a potential firmware upgrade :)
Hi bro, i´ve a problem with the follow focus.. it works with the zoom option, but not in the follow focus. do you know something about this? Thanks!
I had this issue because I wasn't on the latest firmware. Try updating the firmware :)
Would you recommend this gimbal over the Ronin S? Especially for Sony systems
Yes. Ronin-S is totally outdated when stacked up against the Crane 3 Lab. The 3 Lab is very intuitive, has a much more ergonomic design, and is overall just a better value as a gimbal.
I have a questiom about why when I use the rocker，the follow focus and and zoom control just start working at the same time，but when I use the follow focus wheel，nothing moved，btw，my camera is bmpcc 4k
Please, DM pictures of your setup on Instagram: momentum_productions
Can we use panasonic gh5s with sigma 18-35 in crane 3 LAB with zoom and focus wheel motor sir
Yup!
@@MomentumProductions1992 are you sure you tried or not, most of the peoples are saying, we can't use
I assume the ff does not have a/b stops? If not, do you think it's possible to add stops with a firmware update? Can adjust the response speed or range for the ff wheel?
All of this is supposed to work once they update the firmware of the gimbal. Right now the A/B points aren't working the way they should.
Thanks! Also...since the FF and Zoom motors are different sizes and torque. Could the zoom motor be used as the focus motor (incase the focus ring of the lens is wide & heavy)? If it can be, I assume it will still be assigned to the focus wheel on the gimbal and not the rear joystick controller?
Yes, the motors can be reversed.
I can't get my motors to work with my crane 3 lab.... they are blinking fast but doing nothing
when I plug in both motors, they both stop working... but plugging in only one will work.
I have exactly the same issue, it was working then suddenly both motors stop responding and just have fast flashing lights. Did you get a fix for this?
hey, josh... great content as always...
question... just received my crane 3 lab...
crane 3 lab V2??? do you know what this about? i just received an email from b&h that the crane 3 lab was DISCONTINUED and replaced by the crane 3 V2???
i confirmed the zhiyun manufacturer # is listed as "crane 3 lab V2"... (b&h # zhcran3labv2)...
Hey man, there is no V2. There might be a communication error between B&H and Zhiyun.
u have all the gimbals in the world!!! lols
follow focus crane 2 serves on crane 3???
Nope
Does it work in my canon eos R
Yup!
nice
My crane 3 have usb type c on focus/zoom control ports :O
mine are Blinking faster... a few minutes ago they worked well now they do nothing.... any idears?
Your servos?
@@MomentumProductions1992 yes i found the problem... i did a firmware upgrade and to upgrade the zoom and focus the crane have to be in standby mode (double click power button) and only one servo has to be connected. If you upgrade focus go to FOCUS -> Lite -> upgrade and zoom is FOCUS -> Max -> upgrade
sorry, mate, could you please use a white t-shirt next time when you show black items? =)))
mobile canecting cran 3 lab wifi not saported
But when will it be shipped from B & H???? Ughhh
Order on Amazon! Lol. I have no idea what's going on with B&H :(
@@MomentumProductions1992 Looks like they got them in today! My timing is impeccable!
What's happened to CRANE 3 ?!??? Why removed CRANE 3 page on B&H and AMAZON site ????? What's happen to release Crane3 ?
Dude! I think its a issue with it or something, i cant find any american reviews of this, its just unboxings