Totally worth it though I promise. I can’t afford to just purchase one outright, but recently I did get a gimbal for work and the quality went up, substantially and noticeably.
Great review Parker! I just got my Ronin S and enjoyed watching this video. Keep up the great work. Oh and I'll let ya know how the Ronin S does out of a car moving significantly faster than what you guys were going! LOL Like 60+ mph.
Parker Walbeck I challenge you if you still have that flycam to put a glidecam foot plate/base on the bottom of the flycam instead and see if you get better results! 🤔
DJI did a great job releasing the Ronin S Essential that's $499 instead of $749. That gives them a huge advantage over their competition, in my opinion.
I just try ronin last day, and its so heavy fyi, you can handle it with one hand but maybe not for long time, thats why i know that feel (even he have a great look muscle, idk), so yeah, ronin is so heavy
I just ordered the DJI Ronin-S on sale for $549 which is $200 off it's Reg. Price: of $749.00 from B&H Photo so my decision was a no brainer! I picked the RONIN over Zhiyun since it was the same price LMAOOOOO! Limited Quantities remain it's the end of the year sales till New Years Eve! Better hurry and cop one! Thank me later!
This is a very THOROUGH, well thought out, comparison. Thank you for putting your time and energy into this. I've been thinking about the DJI Ronin S. It looks phenomenal.
Awesome comparison. I’ve had the ronin s now for a week and a half. I’m a huge glidecam guy but had high hopes for the ronin s so I bought it. ITS FREAKING INCREDIBLE. I run the same setup as you except my main lens is a 24-70. I was filming a Doc in Alaska last week and was specifically shooting a high adventure salmon fishing trip where we flew out into the wilderness on a float plane. I wanted to get a super cinematic take off of the float plane so I had our fishing guide go full blast at 40mph high winds. 1DX mark ii at 70 mm smooth as butter even with all that wind. Blew my mind. Would of been an impossible shot on a glidecam and who has room for a regular ronin... I’m loving this thing.
great vid, TY! I bought the Ronin SC and discovered that it will not fit my Canon 6DM2 and now I see your Ronin S will hold the 1DX, Did I just purchase the wrong Ronin??? Or should I return this (just got it 3 days ago) and get the Zhiyun? TIA
Awesome!! Better review. Your way to explain each detail is very clear and to the goal. You really have consideration on the viewer's time. Other filmmakers/reviewers sounds like they were selling the product.
@@istrefmurtezaj6979 Hell yeah. I can do two full days of video on an EOS R+16-35mm lens. It's very stable and smooth, also super durable as it's fallen countless times. idk about the DJI, but you can swap out batteries directly so you never have the gimbal out of batteries.
@@jorgegarciarojas9010 Probably, although I've never used a t6i before. I've never used it and just looked at reviews, it doesn't have PDAF like the EOS R so I'm not sure how smooth/fast the focus will be, but weight and lens selections will be no problem.
Yes. So this test doesn't mean much because the "Default" settings are different from gimbal to gimbal. For PARALLAX can Zhiyun Gimbal adjust the settings optimally with the App and everything is smooth and beautiful. :)
always love all of your tutorials, and reviews. Unfortunately my zhiyun crane v2 started on fire last week and it was perfectly balanced. Very scary, frightening and disappointing. Not to mention painful! Worked wonderfully up to that point. but that has me gun shy about Purchasing more zhiyun products. I wrote to them about what happened and not even a reply, Nada. Not very reassuring or responsible on their part. I have not heard of this happening to others but having it happen once is enough. I lived it as did asdic the frightened people on the dance floor. I only had it on for less than 10 minutes. As I said, it was perfectly balanced with a sony a6500 on it blue a light lens. I am a long time wedding videographer and the sony a7 line and the crane have been a huuuuge part of my shooting. I have a wedding coming up Dec 8th 2018, as a crane shooter, and I have got to find a good, compact, and powerful replacement. Manfrotto 501 plates on all my tripods and monopods. Has the weebal lived up to what has been printed about it in your eyes? Have you ever heard of the crane motor burning. Thanks so much for posting this. Great video. Any updates you may have would be so appreciated. I truly want to like Zhiyun again but having this happen once and no response makes me question their integrity
gigifaraci mine went out and rarely used it, had it for 1 year and made around 10 videos. I also had no response from there customer service and I’m sketchy about buying another one!
After field test on Wedding, head to head for whole day... Crane2 is monster. Beast. Except fancy rubber and usefull joystick, we haven't found a single reason not to return it and buy another Crane2. Laggy, slow, undefined movements. Back motor placement doesn't make a difference at all since we are using gh5 and flipout screen is on the side anyway. Position of some buttons scream for mistaken push... Overall in real-life these specs are nothing much. Controlled conditions test is one thing but 12-13h of work on the field are completely something else.
One of the best reviews and comparisons I have ever watched, I have a Crane 2 and seriously thinking about upgrading to Ronin S, BTW this is my first comment on youtube :) keep the good work.
Sorry but this is heavily biased against the crane 2. And to be honest... I'm angered by your ignorance. You can alter the settings of the crane 2 to create the exact same shot but you just ignore that. Using two hands on the DJI instead of one on the crane. No crap is it going to be smoother! I can't believe that you trust the battery life spec, it's most likely going to run out after 8 hours. I just don't understand the logic of not wanting to have the removable batteries. It's vital no matter who you are.
Activate Halo I was about to say the same thing lol the DJI check was probably nice enough to just keep saying DJI lol. I don’t trust anyone’s opinion anymore since money is always the motive!
He gave the point to the Crane for better battery life....but you’re right, it probably runs out in 8 hours anyways. I for one, would much prefer the rechargeable battery over having to keep track of a bunch of small batteries and buy them constantly. He even said it’s a personal preference and that some prefer the Cranes battery method. Not sure how he was “ignorant”
And why is that? Again, I'm sure MANY people would prefer devices having a rechargeable battery. I don't want to have to think about buying batteries constantly. Being able to charge a Ronin from a powerbank or wall outlet sounds very nice to me. Buying batteries all the time would blow.
cyotheking Removable batteries are not disposable batteries. Why do you think cameras have removable batteries? So you can swap them and get more hours. Simple.
I use the Crane 2 on every work I do with a smaller, lighter camera than the 1DXii and I can say it works pretty good, even with zoom lenses , which of course will change the balance of the gimbal. I did not experience some of the issues that Parker finds with an heavier camera. It does work very good if you don't need to get too extreme shots. So, if you use a lighter camera, maybe you're on the budget and maybe you shoot weddings or events (like I do) and you don't need to get crazy fast camera work, the Crane 2 is a very good choice and you will feel satisfied. Also, it now comes with the servo focus included. However I see the Ronin S having one BIG advantage: you can see the camera screen! In my opinion, the real down side of the Crane 2 is that you can't properly see the screen. It isn't a problem if you have a flip screen or use accessories to mount an external monitor (that's what I do when I have the time). You will get used to that but sometimes it's just hard to use. Awesome review Parker, really "real life" focused! You're always a great inspiration!
There are settings on the Crane 2 app for different types of filming.. I don't think you took advantage of those settings.. this seemed to be an unfair comparison leaning heavily in favor of the Ronnin S. You seemed to pick specific competitions that you knew the Ronin S would win yet you didn't do the same for the Crane 2.. what about POV mode? The screen and the focus wheel both should have scored points for the Crane yet you didn't give those any points..
dji Ronin S is heavy, when you do a long time shooting , it is a challenge for your energy, i find this strap, maybe can help you guys ! reference link : bit.ly/2AMqJvM amzn.to/2ngu0JV
Started to use Crane 2 recently and i'm quite happy with it. I saw a few videos from Parker and other TH-camrs. I though it is accident that they look like gym junkies (in good meaning). I tell you one thing, to use gimbal it is not only about gimbal but also about yourself. You MUST have very strong and steady hands. It looks like piece of cake when watching but actually to do it, it is very tiresome. You have to learn how to move steadily, carefully and see what is going on around you to not to hit something. You are basically gimbal.
Sounds like it, but believe me it is far better. I've been using the Crane Plus recently and it just doesn't compare. Ronin S is the best on the market. Going to buy one soon
How dji sponsored the review if he is giving a discount code for the Crane 2. Would u sponsor someone that gives discount codes for their audience to buy your competitors merchandise? SMH
You can actually modify the responsiveness of zhiyun cranes through the app, and it takes less then 30 seconds to infinitely modify the behavior you like , so the last test was a failure on your side :)
Holy sh*t! The only thing that Crane was a clear winner (real estate filming) was my main function for it! But overall it is worse than the Ronin! Still don't know what to buy!
With our Sony cameras, Ronin takes about twice as long to set up, especially with that metal build (grinding). I wasn't super impressed with it, but so far for me, they are comparable when I add in pros and cons. Although, that trigger was my best friend when I was shooting the other day. The also seemed bouncier than our Crane 2, but maybe I didn't calibrate it well enough.
dji Ronin S is heavy, when you do a long time shooting , it is a challenge for your energy, i find this strap, maybe can help you guys ! reference link : bit.ly/2AMqJvM amzn.to/2ngu0JV
Good review and as always, entertaining and informative. Things i'd like to see: some more diverse uses other than for action oriented videos like sensitivity of use with longer lenses 70mm+, rotating around things above and below you, mounting of monitors, mic's etc, changing focus with touch screen and time lapse. Also, this may be a stupid question but could you use the time lapse function on this to tilt whilst also using the arc and motion of the Rhino?
Wow so cool, what would you recommend for filming myself talking whilst walking, I have a canon 80D and a samsung 8 or is it 7? These Gimbos seem to advanced for my needs but they are cool though
Excellent review, I am going to buy Ronin-S, this is not that you have tested and shared your views, because I have understood about both the products and decided to buy Ronin-S, your video helped me to take decision, #AscertainProdcutions
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Hello sir Can you please tell me the cheap & best and affordable adapter for my Sony a6300 and cheap lenses for which to take you please hurry (15k indian rupee)
At the end...... Parker - "I recommend" - Me "getting a glidecam" Parker - "getting good" - Me "huh maybe he's not gonna say it!" Parker - "at the glidecam!" - Me "He said it! I knew it!" Had me fooled for a second though!
He does love the glidecam. Lol. I have a crane 2, thinking of getting the flycam king, or saving up for the ronin s as backup. Was convinced from his glidecam vs flycam video to get the flycam but now my mouth is watering for the ronin s. Argg... I am betting that you would probably tell me since I have one electronic gimbal to get the glidecam or flycam, something that is one less electronic that can take a beating... ?? :(
Did not expect such bias from you... I was waiting for you to say the Ronin S has better low light capability too. The thing is heavy, does not really use Manfrotto plates (well OK DJI Manfrotto!), has a stupid proprietary battery setup (ya, please find out the replacement cost!), most functions are not working right now, has a poor foam box, is packed like a puzzle inside it..... Really??
6:11 Parker Walbeck, sorry man, but I can charge these three 18560 batteries with a 1500mA or 2000mA, and it will be REALLY much faster, comparing with a charging through a cable (500mA MAX), so it absolutely doesn't matter how long it takes to take out a batteries out. Not saying about just replace with already charged ones.
Meanwhile the 360 barrel roll was updated to the crane 2. And if you go into the details inside the cranes possibilities the result will change a lot! Better to use a mechanical gimbal at all....
Hard for me to buy a Ronin-s after having so many battery problems with my ronin-m. and I've also heard reports of the ronin-s not charging properly. Bought 2 replacement batteries for the ronin-m for 160$ and straight out of the package they didn't work, and if im not mistaken a new battery grip for the ronin-s is 100$.
I've used the Ronin S for over 40 hours on two feature films. So, has basically already paid for itself. And I've had the same experience with it as you have. Also, although the Ronin S is advertised as handling 8 pounds of weight, here is a video of someone who used 15 pounds of camera on it: th-cam.com/video/Gfs-U9a1BQM/w-d-xo.html
Hey, you swapped the products from left to right :) dont do that when you comparing some stuff. Keep the same side whole video :) It is little bit annoying, if you know what i mean. Till 5:41 zhiyun at the left, ronin at the right side and poof they are swapped :) edit: And at the end of the video - the titles/notes are swapped too - why the sign says dji at the right side and there is zhiyun beneath? But anyway - perfect comparsion!
it really very much depends on what you need and want. To me the motor position of the Ronin S is not that much of an advantage because I either use the flip out screen of my cam or an added monitor. The display of the Crane 2 however IS a big advantage because it helps me a lot when switching modes. The biggest plus for the Crane 2 is the price. I bought mine refurbished for only 400 Euros which is almost half the price of a Ronin S.
I am curious now that both the Ronin and Crane 2 have been out for a while, do you prefer one of these now over a glidecam? I have been learning with a cheap knock off glidecam but I am ready to invest some money into a better quality tool. I am torn about weather to continue using a glidecam or step into a motorized gimbal. Thank you.
Both gimbals are really great if you use them enough. I own the Zhiyun Crane 2, but I would switch to Ronin S for the sport mode and for the fact that I can have a greater view of the LCD.
Would love to see a comparison with the new upgrades that Zhiyun added to the 2 via firmware. You can now roll and have a Pov mode aside othet stuff. Thanks!
Man your reviews are simply the BEST. Thanks a lot for putting this stuff out there and doing it with such care and quality. Best from a Swiss filmmaker, Nick
I have the AX53 as well. Every video I see on TH-cam that uses the AX53 with the Ronin-S looks like garbage... Not sure if they don't work well together, or if it's user issues. Either way, it has me scared... It's because of the videos that I'm leaning towards the Zhiyun Crane 2... Did you make a choice yet?
where can i get the longer plate for the crane 2 ? i have a crane plus and my beastgrip pro mount is to big for the gimbal ... i need help here if push comes to shove ill just order some weights lol
Is there ever an advertised minimum weight the camera can be? I shoot on a a6500 and it seems like my crane v2 can't balance if it use only a pancake lens
Hi Parker. I'm a photographer and recently started working as a filmmaker. I have a Sony a6300 with 18-135mm lens. There are special offers for buying Ronin S 490 Euro, ZHIYUN CRANE PLUS 430 euro, and Feiyu a1000 265 Euro. Although buying Feiyu a1000 save my budget to buy other things, the important thing is the quality of filming. Since my camera doesn't have a stabilizer like Sony a6500, do you think if I wanna buy Feiyu a1000, I'll miss a substantial quality? Which one do you recommend?
I bought the DJI Ronin S with top hot shoe bracket and ext. GPS module around last Feburary due to the deep effect of this video, and the weight of the gimbal set is only only only... 2 Kg (=4.4 lb) except the camera. But, the quality and the stabilization ability of the Ronin s gimbal shows top priority in the market I thought. Thank you so much...
Thank you for this video. Is it a sponsored test or it's your own gimbal? I have the DJI Ronin SC and lot of people like me have experienced some micro jitter (same for the RSC 2 and few other models). Do you have experienced micro jitter with the Ronin SC? PS. Micro jitter seems to be common with the Ronin.
🎬 1 📽 🎞 🗣 🎙 🌎🌍🌏 ★★★★★ 🧐 👩🏾💻 Outstanding, thank you so much for sharing. ❤❤❤❤❤ 👁👁 👍🏿 I like both concerned about recharging the Ronin S has no backup battery and the wheel.
Overall good review, but I have to question the basics: 1- Why such a giant camera? Most of these vids are going to be viewed no larger than an iPad, so a 1" or APS-C Sony and a much smaller, lighter and cheaper gimbal would do as well and save $$$ and pounds; 2 - Are you going bald? Either way, lose the hat. You look ridiculous.
please suggest me i got fad-up to watch many video i want to buy Gimble i never buy before i have DSLR canon 6d with kid lens with macro lens & Wide angle can you please suggest me which should i can buy please advice me DJI Ronin-SC , Ronin-S or any other brand thank you....i am looking for low price with good quality for long time thank you All
Guys, I need your help here. I kept my zhiyum crane 2 and motion sensor remote control, for about 2 years in a closet, well packed, now that I open the boxes both displays got black. The gimbal turns on and work, but nothing I can do through the display for it is black. Don’t know if the motion remote turns on (can see the light inside blinking when I press the power button) but display is also black. Has anyone had the same issue.? I need your help.
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They have another thing in common- they’re both out of my budget 😂.
i was really reading down on comments seriously, and then... my very silent room just went loud with HAHA, HAHA and HAHA.. hahaha..
Click Faith Glad you enjoyed it :)
Totally worth it though I promise. I can’t afford to just purchase one outright, but recently I did get a gimbal for work and the quality went up, substantially and noticeably.
Nash Powersports Yeah, I’m sure they help a lot. It’s not within my med student budget right now, but perhaps in a few years :).
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Great review Parker! I just got my Ronin S and enjoyed watching this video. Keep up the great work. Oh and I'll let ya know how the Ronin S does out of a car moving significantly faster than what you guys were going! LOL Like 60+ mph.
Well, how'd it go? o-o
So can you also use the Ronin S to do basic Pan and Tilts with a camera?
Just the video I need ! Thanks again!
Nice review Parker. I've been telling people that the Ronin-S had some special motors, glad you proved it.
I LOVE the fact that your BTS guys is still using the Glidecam!
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it seems that Glidecam are better than DJ-S sports MODE when they shooting moving thing
Glide always best
maybe
@@minjia4177 the only problem i find with the glidecam is that its waaaaaay too heavy for one arm
one day when i grow up i hope i can be as cool as you...
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Parker Walbeck I challenge you if you still have that flycam to put a glidecam foot plate/base on the bottom of the flycam instead and see if you get better results! 🤔
Parker Walbeck new to the gimbal game....event and growing video...Sony A7riii and A7iii...which would you recommend?
U will
And you have like 3 time more subscriber?
DJI did a great job releasing the Ronin S Essential that's $499 instead of $749. That gives them a huge advantage over their competition, in my opinion.
Just casually have two spare 1DX MK IIs
For the running on both you used 2 hands for dji and 1 hand for crane
Uneven testing is awful and also proves how heavy the ronin-s is
I just try ronin last day, and its so heavy fyi, you can handle it with one hand but maybe not for long time, thats why i know that feel (even he have a great look muscle, idk), so yeah, ronin is so heavy
In addition with dji he ran on the hard lane , with crane he used the side of the grass
it's because he need 2 hands to focus on dji
Why am I watching this? I can't even afford either one of this😂
Parker all your videos are so well done. Really enjoy watching all your tutorials and comparisons. Thanks for sharing!
I just ordered the DJI Ronin-S on sale for $549 which is $200 off it's Reg. Price: of $749.00 from B&H Photo so my decision was a no brainer! I picked the RONIN over Zhiyun since it was the same price LMAOOOOO! Limited Quantities remain it's the end of the year sales till New Years Eve! Better hurry and cop one! Thank me later!
This is a very THOROUGH, well thought out, comparison.
Thank you for putting your time and energy into this. I've been thinking about the DJI Ronin S. It looks phenomenal.
I'm exhausted now after watching you run so much! lol.
You have worked at the field haven't you? It's pretty normal.
Awesome comparison. I’ve had the ronin s now for a week and a half. I’m a huge glidecam guy but had high hopes for the ronin s so I bought it. ITS FREAKING INCREDIBLE. I run the same setup as you except my main lens is a 24-70. I was filming a Doc in Alaska last week and was specifically shooting a high adventure salmon fishing trip where we flew out into the wilderness on a float plane. I wanted to get a super cinematic take off of the float plane so I had our fishing guide go full blast at 40mph high winds. 1DX mark ii at 70 mm smooth as butter even with all that wind. Blew my mind. Would of been an impossible shot on a glidecam and who has room for a regular ronin... I’m loving this thing.
great vid, TY! I bought the Ronin SC and discovered that it will not fit my Canon 6DM2 and now I see your Ronin S will hold the 1DX, Did I just purchase the wrong Ronin??? Or should I return this (just got it 3 days ago) and get the Zhiyun? TIA
i made that mistake also, bought a sigma lens 18+35 on cannon 70 d , and its too heavy setup... ronin s is better for all setups
I see u handle dji better then u handle crane 2 😂
narasena absolutly true
Awesome!! Better review. Your way to explain each detail is very clear and to the goal. You really have consideration on the viewer's time. Other filmmakers/reviewers sounds like they were selling the product.
I just bought zhiyun crane 2 .....
Abby Yang worth it mate?
@@istrefmurtezaj6979 Hell yeah. I can do two full days of video on an EOS R+16-35mm lens. It's very stable and smooth, also super durable as it's fallen countless times. idk about the DJI, but you can swap out batteries directly so you never have the gimbal out of batteries.
@@stevess7777 would you recommend buying it if I have a canon t6i?
@@jorgegarciarojas9010 Probably, although I've never used a t6i before. I've never used it and just looked at reviews, it doesn't have PDAF like the EOS R so I'm not sure how smooth/fast the focus will be, but weight and lens selections will be no problem.
"I think the Ronin was smoother" "Slight edge to my sponsors"
I thought he got given the crane 2? Also he has a crane 2 discount code, that I’m sure he would get a percentage of.
There are some settings in the Zhiyun Crane 2 menu that let you adjust the response time and speed!
Yes. So this test doesn't mean much because the "Default" settings are different from gimbal to gimbal. For PARALLAX can Zhiyun Gimbal adjust the settings optimally with the App and everything is smooth and beautiful. :)
glad I wasn't the only one thinking this.
I'm about to get a gimbal and this review really helped me with my decision, thanks man! New sub!
You can buy the Zhiyun Crane 2 Servo Follow Focus which you can focus perfectly with any type of camera or lens.
Nitnelav 2610 yeah, it's a big advantage over the s
always love all of your tutorials, and reviews. Unfortunately my zhiyun crane v2 started on fire last week and it was perfectly balanced. Very scary, frightening and disappointing. Not to mention painful! Worked wonderfully up to that point. but that has me gun shy about Purchasing more zhiyun products. I wrote to them about what happened and not even a reply, Nada. Not very reassuring or responsible on their part. I have not heard of this happening to others but having it happen once is enough. I lived it as did asdic the frightened people on the dance floor. I only had it on for less than 10 minutes. As I said, it was perfectly balanced with a sony a6500 on it blue a light lens. I am a long time wedding videographer and the sony a7 line and the crane have been a huuuuge part of my shooting. I have a wedding coming up Dec 8th 2018, as a crane shooter, and I have got to find a good, compact, and powerful replacement. Manfrotto 501 plates on all my tripods and monopods. Has the weebal lived up to what has been printed about it in your eyes? Have you ever heard of the crane motor burning. Thanks so much for posting this. Great video. Any updates you may have would be so appreciated. I truly want to like Zhiyun again but having this happen once and no response makes me question their integrity
gigifaraci mine went out and rarely used it, had it for 1 year and made around 10 videos. I also had no response from there customer service and I’m sketchy about buying another one!
One advantage of the Crane 2 is that it's available. I've been waiting for my Ronin S for seven weeks now...
Excellent review! Thank you very much.
After field test on Wedding, head to head for whole day... Crane2 is monster. Beast. Except fancy rubber and usefull joystick, we haven't found a single reason not to return it and buy another Crane2.
Laggy, slow, undefined movements. Back motor placement doesn't make a difference at all since we are using gh5 and flipout screen is on the side anyway.
Position of some buttons scream for mistaken push...
Overall in real-life these specs are nothing much. Controlled conditions test is one thing but 12-13h of work on the field are completely something else.
So are you saying Ronin-S is better?
I wish I had two friends to help film me.... No hate, just saying I have no friends haha
finally! a genuine, comprehensive comparison video that doesn't include random vlogging shit and respects the viewers' time. Thank you so much!
One of the best reviews and comparisons I have ever watched, I have a Crane 2 and seriously thinking about upgrading to Ronin S, BTW this is my first comment on youtube :) keep the good work.
Sorry but this is heavily biased against the crane 2. And to be honest... I'm angered by your ignorance.
You can alter the settings of the crane 2 to create the exact same shot but you just ignore that.
Using two hands on the DJI instead of one on the crane. No crap is it going to be smoother!
I can't believe that you trust the battery life spec, it's most likely going to run out after 8 hours. I just don't understand the logic of not wanting to have the removable batteries. It's vital no matter who you are.
Activate Halo I was about to say the same thing lol the DJI check was probably nice enough to just keep saying DJI lol. I don’t trust anyone’s opinion anymore since money is always the motive!
He gave the point to the Crane for better battery life....but you’re right, it probably runs out in 8 hours anyways.
I for one, would much prefer the rechargeable battery over having to keep track of a bunch of small batteries and buy them constantly.
He even said it’s a personal preference and that some prefer the Cranes battery method. Not sure how he was “ignorant”
cyotheking Not that specific point. But for professional use you should always go with removable batteries.
And why is that? Again, I'm sure MANY people would prefer devices having a rechargeable battery. I don't want to have to think about buying batteries constantly. Being able to charge a Ronin from a powerbank or wall outlet sounds very nice to me. Buying batteries all the time would blow.
cyotheking Removable batteries are not disposable batteries. Why do you think cameras have removable batteries? So you can swap them and get more hours. Simple.
Crane 2 can do sports mode via custom profile. Make it to your liking!
Yup
Nice comparison man! Did you set the Crane 2 into high motor strength? The footage looks bumpy on the Crane xD
Ronin S - 600$
Crane 2 - 300$
At the moment... go for the crane 2?☺💯🤔
13:05 7-10 to 7-11and 11:48 7-10 to 7-11 O_O
Bruh holding the Zhiyun crane with one hand and the DJI one with both of course the ronin S wins duh😭
I need that barrel roll for music videos but I’ve got a crane 2 😭😭
you gotta learn to fly
get a boom pole :)
You can record the footage as normal.. from far and near to subject.. just need to Pan And Crop in editing with 360 mode.. 👍
Post production my friend 👍🏻
Dude same haha I bought my crane 2 like 2 months before this came out I’m pissed!
Killer video as always Parker!! Actual real world comparisons make it so much better to see which one to buy
I use the Crane 2 on every work I do with a smaller, lighter camera than the 1DXii and I can say it works pretty good, even with zoom lenses , which of course will change the balance of the gimbal. I did not experience some of the issues that Parker finds with an heavier camera. It does work very good if you don't need to get too extreme shots. So, if you use a lighter camera, maybe you're on the budget and maybe you shoot weddings or events (like I do) and you don't need to get crazy fast camera work, the Crane 2 is a very good choice and you will feel satisfied. Also, it now comes with the servo focus included.
However I see the Ronin S having one BIG advantage: you can see the camera screen! In my opinion, the real down side of the Crane 2 is that you can't properly see the screen. It isn't a problem if you have a flip screen or use accessories to mount an external monitor (that's what I do when I have the time). You will get used to that but sometimes it's just hard to use.
Awesome review Parker, really "real life" focused! You're always a great inspiration!
is crane works with 75-300mm lenses?
Can you add a an external microphone to the camera while it's on the gimbal?
Btw, love your videos!
Best gimble test, never felt board while watching.
Also learned new techniques of shooting.
bored. yes, it's a good video.
There are settings on the Crane 2 app for different types of filming.. I don't think you took advantage of those settings.. this seemed to be an unfair comparison leaning heavily in favor of the Ronnin S. You seemed to pick specific competitions that you knew the Ronin S would win yet you didn't do the same for the Crane 2.. what about POV mode? The screen and the focus wheel both should have scored points for the Crane yet you didn't give those any points..
Love it dude, exactly what I wanted to see :D
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Started to use Crane 2 recently and i'm quite happy with it. I saw a few videos from Parker and other TH-camrs. I though it is accident that they look like gym junkies (in good meaning). I tell you one thing, to use gimbal it is not only about gimbal but also about yourself. You MUST have very strong and steady hands. It looks like piece of cake when watching but actually to do it, it is very tiresome. You have to learn how to move steadily, carefully and see what is going on around you to not to hit something. You are basically gimbal.
hey parker great review. btw where did the top 10 tips for real estate go?
I think in wind resistance Parker did better than the two gimbals😅😅
Feels like a DJI sponsored review
Sounds like it, but believe me it is far better. I've been using the Crane Plus recently and it just doesn't compare. Ronin S is the best on the market. Going to buy one soon
How dji sponsored the review if he is giving a discount code for the Crane 2. Would u sponsor someone that gives discount codes for their audience to buy your competitors merchandise? SMH
@@fulltimefilmmaker There is nothing angered about my original comment. An observation.
You can actually modify the responsiveness of zhiyun cranes through the app, and it takes less then 30 seconds to infinitely modify the behavior you like , so the last test was a failure on your side :)
15:15 confused me w the gimbals being in the incorrect placement when you were rating
Holy sh*t! The only thing that Crane was a clear winner (real estate filming) was my main function for it! But overall it is worse than the Ronin! Still don't know what to buy!
Wow awesome job from Morocco 🇲🇦👏👏👍👍
With our Sony cameras, Ronin takes about twice as long to set up, especially with that metal build (grinding). I wasn't super impressed with it, but so far for me, they are comparable when I add in pros and cons. Although, that trigger was my best friend when I was shooting the other day. The also seemed bouncier than our Crane 2, but maybe I didn't calibrate it well enough.
Love your video's mate, thanks for all the effort you put in.
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Again And Again I say “Fulltime Filmaker Has HELPED ME ALOT!”and I know I’m A kid but it’s better to learn Young..Thanks
Crane 2 is difficult to setup and balance, usually taking hours of trial and error if it's even possible
Yea the ronin s is so much better
Any comment on the Ronin S essentials versus the max-pack? Is it really wroth $250 more for a focus wheel and a couple cables?
Great in depth comparison/review. Thank you 👊👍
Good review and as always, entertaining and informative. Things i'd like to see: some more diverse uses other than for action oriented videos like sensitivity of use with longer lenses 70mm+, rotating around things above and below you, mounting of monitors, mic's etc, changing focus with touch screen and time lapse. Also, this may be a stupid question but could you use the time lapse function on this to tilt whilst also using the arc and motion of the Rhino?
Another awesome review! Hope I can meet this guy one day!!
Wow so cool, what would you recommend for filming myself talking whilst walking, I have a canon 80D and a samsung 8 or is it 7? These Gimbos seem to advanced for my needs but they are cool though
American gimbals
Don't know what you're talking about, I can do 360 barrel roll with my Crane 2.
Hi,
What would you buy when you want make travelmovie , but don't pay so much ( Zhiyun Crane 2 vs Zhiyun Crane v2)
Crane 2 is much better than crane v2.
I'm getting the Zhiyun Crane 2 for my Real Estate business once I get paid from a Luxury shoot then I will get the Ronin S
Ronin S or Ronin-M(x) ?
Louis T both (;
That’s what I’m wondering too, I kinda leaning to ronin m series
Excellent review, I am going to buy Ronin-S, this is not that you have tested and shared your views, because I have understood about both the products and decided to buy Ronin-S, your video helped me to take decision, #AscertainProdcutions
Glidecam VS DJI Ronin S
Zoom accessories?
ok now buying DJI RONIN-S
Full time film maker
Seriously bro that's awesome. Anyone in the future giving a thumbs down is a hater. Great job.
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Hello sir Can you please tell me the cheap & best and affordable adapter for my Sony a6300 and cheap lenses for which to take you please hurry (15k indian rupee)
At the end......
Parker - "I recommend" - Me "getting a glidecam"
Parker - "getting good" - Me "huh maybe he's not gonna say it!"
Parker - "at the glidecam!" - Me "He said it! I knew it!"
Had me fooled for a second though!
He does love the glidecam. Lol. I have a crane 2, thinking of getting the flycam king, or saving up for the ronin s as backup. Was convinced from his glidecam vs flycam video to get the flycam but now my mouth is watering for the ronin s. Argg... I am betting that you would probably tell me since I have one electronic gimbal to get the glidecam or flycam, something that is one less electronic that can take a beating... ?? :(
for sport MODE I would go for Handled mode 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂v
Exactly the video I was looking for.
Did not expect such bias from you... I was waiting for you to say the Ronin S has better low light capability too. The thing is heavy, does not really use Manfrotto plates (well OK DJI Manfrotto!), has a stupid proprietary battery setup (ya, please find out the replacement cost!), most functions are not working right now, has a poor foam box, is packed like a puzzle inside it..... Really??
"but if that one pound is a big difference for ya then you might want to consider the Crane 2"
Me: you might wanna consider the GYM...
6:11 Parker Walbeck, sorry man, but I can charge these three 18560 batteries with a 1500mA or 2000mA, and it will be REALLY much faster, comparing with a charging through a cable (500mA MAX), so it absolutely doesn't matter how long it takes to take out a batteries out. Not saying about just replace with already charged ones.
Isaiah 43:10
Meanwhile the 360 barrel roll was updated to the crane 2. And if you go into the details inside the cranes possibilities the result will change a lot! Better to use a mechanical gimbal at all....
Hard for me to buy a Ronin-s after having so many battery problems with my ronin-m. and I've also heard reports of the ronin-s not charging properly. Bought 2 replacement batteries for the ronin-m for 160$ and straight out of the package they didn't work, and if im not mistaken a new battery grip for the ronin-s is 100$.
I've used the Ronin S for over 40 hours on two feature films. So, has basically already paid for itself. And I've had the same experience with it as you have. Also, although the Ronin S is advertised as handling 8 pounds of weight, here is a video of someone who used 15 pounds of camera on it: th-cam.com/video/Gfs-U9a1BQM/w-d-xo.html
Hey, you swapped the products from left to right :) dont do that when you comparing some stuff. Keep the same side whole video :) It is little bit annoying, if you know what i mean. Till 5:41 zhiyun at the left, ronin at the right side and poof they are swapped :)
edit:
And at the end of the video - the titles/notes are swapped too - why the sign says dji at the right side and there is zhiyun beneath?
But anyway - perfect comparsion!
it really very much depends on what you need and want. To me the motor position of the Ronin S is not that much of an advantage because I either use the flip out screen of my cam or an added monitor. The display of the Crane 2 however IS a big advantage because it helps me a lot when switching modes. The biggest plus for the Crane 2 is the price. I bought mine refurbished for only 400 Euros which is almost half the price of a Ronin S.
I am curious now that both the Ronin and Crane 2 have been out for a while, do you prefer one of these now over a glidecam? I have been learning with a cheap knock off glidecam but I am ready to invest some money into a better quality tool. I am torn about weather to continue using a glidecam or step into a motorized gimbal. Thank you.
The roll axis will just not stick no matter which way I balance it on my 1DX with the Ronin S...any recommendations?
Both gimbals are really great if you use them enough. I own the Zhiyun Crane 2, but I would switch to Ronin S for the sport mode and for the fact that I can have a greater view of the LCD.
Cristi Kerekes You can create snappy movement on the crane. Just go into the settings and change some numbers.
Yes, I know but that means I should change the settings using the app. On the Ronin it's a press of a button. But I will try what you said.
I wouldn't switch. The built in battery situation on the Ronin S isn't good. Crane 2 has removable ones, works better when your on site for a shoot.
@@amdesigns9607 exactly
Would love to see a comparison with the new upgrades that Zhiyun added to the 2 via firmware. You can now roll and have a Pov mode aside othet stuff. Thanks!
Man your reviews are simply the BEST. Thanks a lot for putting this stuff out there and doing it with such care and quality. Best from a Swiss filmmaker, Nick
Excellent review. I have a Sony FDX AX53 camcorder, do you recommend buying the Ronin S? Can I calibrate it correctly?
I have the AX53 as well. Every video I see on TH-cam that uses the AX53 with the Ronin-S looks like garbage... Not sure if they don't work well together, or if it's user issues. Either way, it has me scared... It's because of the videos that I'm leaning towards the Zhiyun Crane 2... Did you make a choice yet?
where can i get the longer plate for the crane 2 ? i have a crane plus and my beastgrip pro mount is to big for the gimbal ... i need help here if push comes to shove ill just order some weights lol
Is there ever an advertised minimum weight the camera can be? I shoot on a a6500 and it seems like my crane v2 can't balance if it use only a pancake lens
On the latest firmware Ronin S can handle with 1DxMarkII focus
Enjoyable video - succinct, informative with a normal presentation. Thank you.
Hi Parker. I'm a photographer and recently started working as a filmmaker. I have a Sony a6300 with 18-135mm lens. There are special offers for buying Ronin S 490 Euro, ZHIYUN CRANE PLUS 430 euro, and Feiyu a1000 265 Euro. Although buying Feiyu a1000 save my budget to buy other things, the important thing is the quality of filming. Since my camera doesn't have a stabilizer like Sony a6500, do you think if I wanna buy Feiyu a1000, I'll miss a substantial quality?
Which one do you recommend?
Thanks a lot, this was one of the greatest comparisons I ever watched between products!
I bought the DJI Ronin S with top hot shoe bracket and ext. GPS module around last Feburary due to the deep effect of this video,
and the weight of the gimbal set is only only only... 2 Kg (=4.4 lb) except the camera.
But, the quality and the stabilization ability of the Ronin s gimbal shows top priority in the market I thought.
Thank you so much...
Thank you for this video. Is it a sponsored test or it's your own gimbal? I have the DJI Ronin SC and lot of people like me have experienced some micro jitter (same for the RSC 2 and few other models). Do you have experienced micro jitter with the Ronin SC? PS. Micro jitter seems to be common with the Ronin.
🎬 1 📽 🎞 🗣 🎙 🌎🌍🌏 ★★★★★ 🧐 👩🏾💻 Outstanding, thank you so much for sharing. ❤❤❤❤❤ 👁👁 👍🏿 I like both concerned about recharging the Ronin S has no backup battery and the wheel.
Overall good review, but I have to question the basics: 1- Why such a giant camera? Most of these vids are going to be viewed no larger than an iPad, so a 1" or APS-C Sony and a much smaller, lighter and cheaper gimbal would do as well and save $$$ and pounds; 2 - Are you going bald? Either way, lose the hat. You look ridiculous.
please suggest me i got fad-up to watch many video i want to buy Gimble i never buy before i have DSLR canon 6d with kid lens with macro lens & Wide angle can you please suggest me which should i can buy please advice me DJI Ronin-SC , Ronin-S or any other brand thank you....i am looking for low price with good quality for long time thank you All
Guys, I need your help here. I kept my zhiyum crane 2 and motion sensor remote control, for about 2 years in a closet, well packed, now that I open the boxes both displays got black. The gimbal turns on and work, but nothing I can do through the display for it is black. Don’t know if the motion remote turns on (can see the light inside blinking when I press the power button) but display is also black. Has anyone had the same issue.? I need your help.