The SECRET to the Zhiyun Crane M3
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 14 มี.ค. 2023
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Gimbals are great, but they can be cumbersome and slow you down. In this short I show you how to streamline using a gimbal via quick release plates and alternative ways of carrying them.
Quick release plate www.ulanzi.com/products/falca...
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The gear I use to make my content (although this is always changing!)
Sony A7iv + 20mm 1.8G - My main TH-cam camera for shooting out on location.
Canon EOS R + 16mm F2.8 + Zhuyin Crane M3 - I use this for a combination of stills and video B-roll
Sony A7iii - this is my primary stills camera that works with native Sony lenses and all my Canon EF lenses on the Sigma MC-11 adaptor
Canon 5D3 - I use this camera when I use my EF glass and there is no benefit in adapting
DJI Mavic Pro 2 - My first drone, and I can’t see me replacing it. It’s amazing for both stills and video
Go Pro Hero 8 - for adverse weather conditions that my other cameras might not survive!
Insta360 - X3 & One inch edition - for 360 degree video and BTS content
Microphones - DJI Wireless Mic, Rode Wireless Go, Rode Lav Go, Rode Video Pro+, Rode Video Micro
Photo Tripods - Sirui ST-124 with Sirui ballhead, Peak Design travel tripod
Video Tripods - Benro + spikes, Switchpod, K&F travel tripod + Gorillapod
Monopod - Sirui P-325FL
Camera bags - Manfrotto, Lowepro, Peak Design, K&F and Crumpler
Photo Filters - Nisi V7 + Nisi filters, H&Y magnetic filter system
Video filters - Freewell magnetic NDs, H&Y Revoring, Hoya Variable ND
All of my cameras have Arca Swiss plates to connect with the Peak Design Capture Clip and compatible tripods.
Video editing software - Adobe Premiere Pro
Video editing on the iPad Pro - LumaFusion
Photo editing - Adobe Lightroom, photoshop, Artisan Pro X, Silver Efex, Color Efex
Music: Epidemic Sound
Music: www.davidcuttermusic.com / @dcuttermusic
Thanks for the AS plate tip. I refused to pay the ridiculous price for the Zhiyun replacement quick release plate that should have come with the gimbal.
I agree - the quick release shouldn’t be an extra - plus it still isn’t Arca Swiss compatible which defeats the point of it being quick release. What do you do with it once you have removed it from the gimbal? You would still have to put it away in a camera bag….
What is the plate called and where can I get it?
Hello, the link to the product is in the video description :-)
That was very cool, thanks 😀
FALCAM clips are great - highly recommended
How do you use portrait mode without it moving so much? I’m trying to record vertically but I can’t get it stable.
Hi, this gimbal does allow vertical shooting, however it is missing one axis of stabilisation as the camera is still mounted horizontally. You just have to be extra careful when shooting vertical video, but I have done it.
How do you balance the gimbal with the mic on the camera. When I try to balance the roll the mic is in the way of the axis?
This is a good question. Putting an actual microphone on the of the camera throws the balance way off, it becomes too heavy and I have not successfully balanced a camera properly with an actual microphone on top, even a Rode Video micro which is a small light microphone. Instead I use a wireless microphone (ride wireless go or DJI equivalent) and the receiver is very small and light and will allow you to balance the setup just fine.
The gimbal will easily hold a mic on top, they don’t weight very much - you just can’t balance it properly. I hope this helps!
may i know what lens did you use on the canon camera? i used this gimbal too but it cant really support camera body with heavy lenses
Hi. I use a Canon RF 16mm f2.8 and a canon RF 50mm f1.8 on the Zhiyun crane M3. Both of those lenses are the same size and weight and therefore you don’t need to rebalance it when you switch them. This gives you a wide and a tighter shot both of them are pretty cheap!
thanks! how does it work with vertical video? for tiktak/reels Thanks!
Hi Tess, I shot some vertical content with it recently, and it has a dedicated vertical mode however you have to hold the gimbal out horizontally (typically described as torchlight mode) and after a while it gets uncomfortable. If you shoot a lot of vertical content then I would find a gimbal that allows you to mount the camera in the gimbal vertically - this one might but I don’t have an l-bracket for my canon to try it out.
Do you have a list of links to buy the accessories specifically the attachment for carrying the m3 crane on your backpack. I just bought it but I don’t have any of the accessories you mentioned?
Hi. I responded to the same question in the comments of the video. Pasted below again :-)
Hello. The attachment that I am using doesn’t actually have a name as far I can see. It’s an accessory that comes with the Peak Design Everyday 35L bag and allows you to loop it around a handle and as the bottom is a clip to take the ‘tags’ from peak design that loop through your camera. Then I attached a mini tripod plate with another tag on it to the side of the gimbal (it has a 1/8th thread on the side of it) and that allows my to clip it to the strap. Does any of this make sense? If not send me an email or DM me and I will send you some photos. I am Ben Harvey Photography everywhere.
just the video I was looking for, thank you! do you know if this gimbal works with a røde pro mic on top? I can't seem to find any reviews mentioning an external mic + a bigger lens (like the sigma 16)
Hello. I use a ride video micro on too some times and it does unbalance it. Not because of the weight, simple because it is too heavy. It will take the weight of the ride pro but you may struggle to balance it and it will therefore put more strain on the motors and use my battery. Not sure which sigma 16mm lens you are referring to and if that is heavy?
@@benharveyphotography thank you for clarifying that! the sigma 16mm is a great lens but it does add extra weight as it's about double the size of the kit one. probably best to use a smaller fluff mic if using that lens + a gimbal or just using a tripod & running it through catalyst :)
Your video clarity was awesome.
when i download video to youtube clarity was blurrrrr!!!
How i can fix this situation??? Which software are you using??? Kindly reply me 🙏
Hello. The good news is that I am not doing anything special! This was filmed in 1080, 25fps, probably on my Sony a7iii with a 35mm lens at F1.4. The video was simply cut up in adobe premiere and exported, uploaded in the same settings it was shot in.
I use it too brother
perhaps what lens are you using to capture this reel??
Hello. This was shot using the Sony 35mm f1.4 G master lens, if that was the question?
WARNING : Crane M3S only provides stabilization for smartphones & action cameras. Button controls are not supported. I linked my iPhone13 pro max with Crane M3S and issues were :
1. Struggles to connect via Bluetooth. Nightmare.
2. OBJECT TRACKING IS NOT POSSIBLE.
3. It’s only for Mirrorless/ types cameras.
This is simply not true. I have a full frame camera on the Crane M3 in the video?!? The M3S supports more weight than the M3 that I am using, but I cant speak for the Bluetooth connectivity as its not a feature on the M3; I have to connect my camera via a cable, but that’s not a great workflow considering the quick release plate. So I simply press the record button on my camera.
That's an apple issue buddy... You get what you pay for😅
@@TheVideoChain Oh no ! 😅 But thanks for clearing doubts though. I almost regretted buying the gimbal. Will try with other phones then.
Is it better than the Hohem MT2? Will it work with the DJI Action 4, any additional accessories if it is compatible? Thx😊
I haven’t used the Hohem so I cant really comment, and I personally wouldnt be using a gimbal of this size to stabilise an action camera. If you want a small stabilised camera then get the pocket 3! This gimbal is designed for small mirrorless cameras.
Awesome thanks! Do you have an affiliated or any link for the carrying strap and shoe connector?
Hello. The camera strap that I use is annoying not for sale individually, This came with the peak design camera back and simply has a ‘female’ peak design anchor attachment on loop that you can thread through any camera bag strap. The Zhiyun M3 has a thread on the side, so explore options of how you can use this to attach it to some sort of clip or system (but I personally wouldn’t put a tripod plate on this as it would be uncomfortable to hold. The Ulanzi quick release plate is linked in the video description. I hope that you find this helpful!
@@benharveyphotography hey thanks Ben. Much appreciated!
How did you carry it around? I know its a peak design clip but attached to what? 😅 and how lol
Hello. The attachment that I am using doesn’t actually have a name as far I can see. It’s an accessory that comes with the Peak Design Everyday 35L bag and allows you to loop it around a handle and as the bottom is a clip to take the ‘tags’ from peak design that loop through your camera. Then I attached a mini tripod plate with another tag on it to the side of the gimbal (it has a 1/8th thread on the side of it) and that allows my to clip it to the strap. Does any of this make sense? If not send me an email or DM me and I will send you some photos. I am Ben Harvey Photography everywhere.
What's that second attachment called?
Hi John, I have copied the response from one of the other comments below. The quick release plate is by Falcam, which I have linked to in the description. The other attachment that I am using doesn’t actually have a name as far I can see. It’s an accessory that comes with the Peak Design Everyday 35L bag and allows you to loop it around a handle and as the bottom is a clip to take the ‘tags’ from peak design that loop through your camera. Then I attached a mini tripod plate with another tag on it to the side of the gimbal (it has a 1/8th thread on the side of it) and that allows my to clip it to the strap. Does any of this make sense? If not send me an email or DM me and I will send you some photos. I am Ben Harvey Photography everywhere.
Great info. Which tripod is in the video?
Hi Alif, i just watched the short back to make sure i was answering your question correctly. The tripod on the bottom of the gimbal comes with it, that’s made by Zhiyun - But i think you are referring to the switchpod with looks a bit like a weapon made by batman, it is a folding mini tripod with magnetic legs that allow it to turn into a mini selfie stick for vlogging.
@@benharveyphotography That's awesome. Thanks for your reply!
I this gimbal rotate 360 or no?
Hi. It has the vortex mode if that is what you mean? It rotated 360 degrees, but you have to hold the gimbal in front of you like a torch.
Wondering if crane m3 can handle sony 24-70mm f2.8 gm ii.
Cant test it cuz too expensive… but if works, considering it. so please help 😂😂😂😂
Hello, I don’t have the 24-70 f2.8, but my advice is that the M3 is probably not the right tool. I would look for one of the ‘medium’ size gimbals that will allow a heavier payload and therefore the 24-70is not stressing out the motors. The M3 is also very small and carrying a heavy camera setup with be uncomfortable without a second handle or additional grip for long periods of time.
Will it balance a6000 + sigma 16mm 1.4?
Hello, I just looked up the weight of those two combined and they come to circa 750g. The weight of my Canon and lens comes to 825g and it can handle it no problem. So yes, but you will need to calibrate it as it will be a front heavy set up (the lens weights more than the camera) and there it will sit a bit further back than my setup. I hope that this is helpful.
@@benharveyphotography Thanks for reply!
Yes it handles a6600 with the Sigma 16mm
The SECRET IS
the issue of the systems used, which are STM32 counterfeits, and the policy of making it difficult to repair devices
have you really been using this gimbal for a year? No signs of use? The paint comes off after the first week
Yep, I bought it in December 2021. I take of all my camera gear, so you won’t see scratches and dents on it - but I have used it. The body work won’t be painted or sprayed, I am certain that if I were to scratch the white body work it would be white throughout the plastic.
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More like how to not make the gimbal suck more than it already has lol
DJI rs 3 mini better
Hi Jordan, perhaps, I have not used the DJI - but it was released a year after the Zhiyun Crane M3; it should be better. I like DJI products, but they didn’t have such a small gimbal at the time.
@Ben Harvey Photography M3 is now on sale for $100. Less than dji rs3 mini. I like my M3
I really like it. I am happy with my purchase.
link to the quick release mount pls thank you
Hello, its in the description :-) It’s made by Ulanzi.