no.... it's my final decision, y'all can't change my mind..... . . btw did some music videos with 1300d, please check out on my channel, and follow me on instagram @eyesofsayan Love from India everyone ❤️
"Entry" "Done" Reason: I am an independent filmmaker who makes surrealist comedies, typically I have all of my shots locked down on a tripod because personally I feel like the hand held look creates a more tangibly realistic quality to it. Hand held is viscerally exciting and can be used so well but its not what I want in my work currently because I'm going for a more detached, nailed in, atmosphere. Currently I can't afford a gimble but I really want one to be able to introduce a sense of movement to my work while also maintaining that sense of detachment that I'm after. Some of my favorite examples of this are the long takes in Birdman and/or the long takes in Children of Men. Thank you for doing this, you guys rock.
Bought it. Here’s what no one is talking about or telling you. If you are coming from a Crane2 read this BEFORE you buy... CRANE2S review: So yesterday I used my new crane 2S on a real estate shoot. Keep in mind I’m coming from a Crane2 and it could be that newer Zhiyun gimbles already function similar to the way this one does. Pros: As suspected the ability to quickly switch the camera from horizontal to vertical is not only awesome but also convenient. I see this ushering in an entire new suite of products I am able to sell. I’m also excited to start integrating these clips into my standard widescreen format videos as well. You can adjust your settings right on the gimble (pan speed, etc). Super awesome not needing to use the app. Cons: There’s a trigger button that you bump constantly. Touching the trigger moves the gimbal into follow mode which completely screws up your composition if you are in lock mode. This happens a lot and I hope eventually I will learn not to touch this goddamn button. On my original Crane2 to you can easily adjust the camera with your hand as well as with a joystick. This does not appear to be the case with the Crane2S. My guess is that the motors are much stronger so that I can hold larger cameras and therefore are not able to release for hand adjustment. This is a big  workflow problem for me because... 1. after every shot I normally till the camera forward with my hand to quickly review the footage and tilt it back into place.   you cannot do this so you have to use the joystick which leads me to problem two... 2. I have my joystick adjusted to move the camera extremely slow for some specialized shots that I often do. This means if I have the camera tilted up or down it takes forever to get it back to level using the joystick. Another workflow problem I encountered is that when switching between the lock mode and the pan follow mode the motor does not go back to CENTER when you switch to pan follow mode. On the crane2 pressing the mode button and going into pan follow would instantly realign the camera back to forward facing center which was awesome because it allows you to quickly get set up for the next shot as you move around the room. On this new gimbal moving from lock mode into pan follow mode the camera stays exactly where it’s pointed relative to which direction you were standing.  The workaround for this is to do your shot in lock mode then before you change directions move to pan follow mode and then you can walk to your next location with the camera staying basically in front of you. This is a small workflow issue that I can train my mind to work around.  The case!?!? What in the actual living Christ! It’s a cheap foam POS. A huge downgrade from the Crane2 case. Summary... The big killer here for me is not being able to adjust the camera by hand which in a real estate shoot is an extremely valuable timesaver because we also need to have our joystick dial down very very slow.... or at least I do.   So the question for me is will the ease at which you can mount the camera vertically outweigh the inability to adjust the camera by hand? It’s tough because I really really really want the vertical shooting feature but that is something I will not use on a every shoot whereas adjusting the camera by hand is something I use after every clip. The one saving grace work around maybe to rely more heavily on the ease at which you can adjust settings on the gimbal. If I figure out my preferred joystick settings I guess I could somewhat quickly go back-and-forth between them when needed and the majority of the time have the joystick set to move quickly so I can use it more effectively to adjust the camera after each shot. Not ideal though. Hope this helps or perhaps Zhiyun reads this and fixes these issues with an update. At MINIUM going into Pan Follow should re-center the camera back to zero pointing forward.
Having that quick release is genius!! Been waiting for a gimbal to FINALLY defeat the rebalancing issue. Entry, done. R- I miss so many shots fiddling around rebalancing my gimbal getting our off road footage.
@@BorderlineExplorer ive got it my self and i have been using it for 6 months now, its like 2 years older than this one but it still has all of the functions
I think the best feature of this is being able to switch between your tripod and gimbal fast. It may seem like a small feature, but it just makes your life 100 times easier! Everyone knows how annoying it is to balance your gimbal every time. (Is it time to switch from DJI to Zhiyun?!!)
Despite creativity being the most important thing in filmmaking, there is a point where you need some equipment to bring your ideas to life, the Crane 2s is that equipment for me. Also, here in Mexico, most indie filmmakers don't have access to this, so having this wonderful tool will allow me to create art that is almost always exclusive of bigs studios.
Gene is always making me spend money on videography gears! Everything he recommends, I buy! He’s just so convincing! Canon m50, Weebill S, Osmo Pocket and thinking about the a7sIII now 😰😣
Yeah......I blame him for making me preorder the a7s iii..... He's just too convincing! And then after watching every other review it was an easy choice XD
Improve With Joe yeah totally!!! I was still contemplating with the 12 megapixels for the a7sIII in the beginning, but after just halfway into his review, IM SOLD 😂 gonna find some cash to make it happen
Damn, I just tried to remove the column of my Crane 2S like you did at 1:16 and I got all of the screws out except for the last one. I completely stripped it. That thing was so tight that I bent 2 Allen wrenches trying to get it out. Just a word of caution to anyone else who is thinking of attempting this.
“Entry” “Done” Reason: I’m a R&B recording artist and I’ve been waiting on 3 music videos that I went all the way to the grand Cayman Islands to shoot! Last July! Fast forward a whole year later I still haven’t received my 3 videos yet 😫. So instead of continuing to wait around I spent over 3,500 and purchased most of the equipment I would need for my bmpcc 4K that I’ve had maybe 3 weeks now. I’m literally searching for the perfect gimbal. This is it 😁THANK YOU 🧡7️⃣ P.S my wife and I just had our first child and today marks one month since baby Golden’s arrival. This would be the perfect congratulations gift 😂 who ever gets it I’m sure they deserve it!!! Good look to you all
I like that they have the quick release to go to tripod and ability to film vertically for creating stories for social content. The payload capacity alone makes me want to get one, but those two features are and awesome add!
First..?! 😋 NB : it's literally the first time I got the occasion of doing this, so I am not totally ashamed. Sorry guys, gonna watch the video now ! 😅
"Entry" "Done" Reason. I've never been able to use a gimbal like that, I've been a subscriber of Potato Jet from day 1, and I've never won a giveaway before.
"Entry" "Done" Reason : I have a plan to buy new camera this year. Next year may be buy this. If i got it I will run one year fast in future. best wishes for that lucky winners.
"entry" "done" Reason: 19 year old student and Semi-pro video maker, been shooting video for 5 years and never had a gimbal cuz can't buy one, it would definitely revolutionize my video game. P.S. Wan't to become a film-maker to payback my parents for everything they've done for me.
My reason: I'm forced to join the military and I offer to film for them as a way to avoid training. I would like to have the gimbal because it is hard to film steady in the military base. Thanks 👍
That is soooo beautiful!! One of these days I will be able to afford one of those for my tools. The Zhiyun has definitely been on the top of my list since you started reviewing these years ago. I can't believe how far they have come in such a short period of time. You are definitely going to make 2 lucky people so happy! I am so happy for them!!! And thank you for doing these giveaways all the time, hopefully one day I will catch it in time and be on the list
I love the way you present your videos.... always so interesting to watch, informative and I love your great sense of humour... Well done. I am now going to subscribe to your channel.
Good to see you rocking the old 10-22mm with the cinema cam! Love that little lens. Also, how the hell do you stay balanced on that one wheel while wielding a loaded gimbal!!! That's talent.
the gimbal looks attractive, but i am thinking to buy ARRI Trinity and use with my current canon 1300d.
Loooool don’t mock the 1300 😂😂
Bruh don't. Trinity cant handle it.
😂 I thought about to buy a RED Monstro and use my Zhiyun Crane 1 😁
arri minity from James Matthew's lol
no.... it's my final decision, y'all can't change my mind.....
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btw did some music videos with 1300d, please check out on my channel, and follow me on instagram @eyesofsayan Love from India everyone ❤️
"Entry"
"Done"
Reason: I am an independent filmmaker who makes surrealist comedies, typically I have all of my shots locked down on a tripod because personally I feel like the hand held look creates a more tangibly realistic quality to it. Hand held is viscerally exciting and can be used so well but its not what I want in my work currently because I'm going for a more detached, nailed in, atmosphere. Currently I can't afford a gimble but I really want one to be able to introduce a sense of movement to my work while also maintaining that sense of detachment that I'm after. Some of my favorite examples of this are the long takes in Birdman and/or the long takes in Children of Men. Thank you for doing this, you guys rock.
"What do you think about this Steven"
Steven: "i think"
Made me laugh way too damn hard man!
Bought it. Here’s what no one is talking about or telling you. If you are coming from a Crane2 read this BEFORE you buy...
CRANE2S review:
So yesterday I used my new crane 2S on a real estate shoot.
Keep in mind I’m coming from a Crane2 and it could be that newer Zhiyun gimbles already function similar to the way this one does.
Pros:
As suspected the ability to quickly switch the camera from horizontal to vertical is not only awesome but also convenient. I see this ushering in an entire new suite of products I am able to sell. I’m also excited to start integrating these clips into my standard widescreen format videos as well.
You can adjust your settings right on the gimble (pan speed, etc). Super awesome not needing to use the app.
Cons:
There’s a trigger button that you bump constantly. Touching the trigger moves the gimbal into follow mode which completely screws up your composition if you are in lock mode. This happens a lot and I hope eventually I will learn not to touch this goddamn button.
On my original Crane2 to you can easily adjust the camera with your hand as well as with a joystick. This does not appear to be the case with the Crane2S. My guess is that the motors are much stronger so that I can hold larger cameras and therefore are not able to release for hand adjustment. This is a big  workflow problem for me because...
1. after every shot I normally till the camera forward with my hand to quickly review the footage and tilt it back into place.   you cannot do this so you have to use the joystick which leads me to problem two...
2. I have my joystick adjusted to move the camera extremely slow for some specialized shots that I often do. This means if I have the camera tilted up or down it takes forever to get it back to level using the joystick.
Another workflow problem I encountered is that when switching between the lock mode and the pan follow mode the motor does not go back to CENTER when you switch to pan follow mode. On the crane2 pressing the mode button and going into pan follow would instantly realign the camera back to forward facing center which was awesome because it allows you to quickly get set up for the next shot as you move around the room. On this new gimbal moving from lock mode into pan follow mode the camera stays exactly where it’s pointed relative to which direction you were standing.  The workaround for this is to do your shot in lock mode then before you change directions move to pan follow mode and then you can walk to your next location with the camera staying basically in front of you. This is a small workflow issue that I can train my mind to work around. 
The case!?!? What in the actual living Christ! It’s a cheap foam POS. A huge downgrade from the Crane2 case.
Summary...
The big killer here for me is not being able to adjust the camera by hand which in a real estate shoot is an extremely valuable timesaver because we also need to have our joystick dial down very very slow.... or at least I do. 

So the question for me is will the ease at which you can mount the camera vertically outweigh the inability to adjust the camera by hand? It’s tough because I really really really want the vertical shooting feature but that is something I will not use on a every shoot whereas adjusting the camera by hand is something I use after every clip.
The one saving grace work around maybe to rely more heavily on the ease at which you can adjust settings on the gimbal. If I figure out my preferred joystick settings I guess I could somewhat quickly go back-and-forth between them when needed and the majority of the time have the joystick set to move quickly so I can use it more effectively to adjust the camera after each shot. Not ideal though.
Hope this helps or perhaps Zhiyun reads this and fixes these issues with an update. At MINIUM going into Pan Follow should re-center the camera back to zero pointing forward.
Having that quick release is genius!! Been waiting for a gimbal to FINALLY defeat the rebalancing issue.
Entry, done. R- I miss so many shots fiddling around rebalancing my gimbal getting our off road footage.
ronin sc
@@Meljabur Just looked into it. Nice find!
@@BorderlineExplorer ive got it my self and i have been using it for 6 months now, its like 2 years older than this one but it still has all of the functions
OMG A NEW ZHIYUN CRANE 2S!!! love that angle flexibility!! 😍
I think the best feature of this is being able to switch between your tripod and gimbal fast. It may seem like a small feature, but it just makes your life 100 times easier! Everyone knows how annoying it is to balance your gimbal every time. (Is it time to switch from DJI to Zhiyun?!!)
Have been using the 2 professionally for the last 3yrs. Awesome to see there is a new one. Thanks!
I don’t even need camera advice most of the time - I watch potato jet’s videos for his humour
You think he is hot..........tell the truth!!!!
When Gene posts , I click fast boi !
Same ^^
fast boi
Despite creativity being the most important thing in filmmaking, there is a point where you need some equipment to bring your ideas to life, the Crane 2s is that equipment for me. Also, here in Mexico, most indie filmmakers don't have access to this, so having this wonderful tool will allow me to create art that is almost always exclusive of bigs studios.
As a Latin American colleague I understand it
Nice, I wish I can afford any
Yooo....the slide in plate....im sold....mount vertical.....whole mind blown!!!!
"Entry"
"Done"
Reason: I like it smooth!
Gene is always making me spend money on videography gears! Everything he recommends, I buy! He’s just so convincing! Canon m50, Weebill S, Osmo Pocket and thinking about the a7sIII now 😰😣
Yeah......I blame him for making me preorder the a7s iii..... He's just too convincing! And then after watching every other review it was an easy choice XD
Improve With Joe yeah totally!!! I was still contemplating with the 12 megapixels for the a7sIII in the beginning, but after just halfway into his review, IM SOLD 😂 gonna find some cash to make it happen
Woah this gimbal is actually pretty cool... I'll add that to the list of toys i'll never actually afford to get 8D
Damn, I just tried to remove the column of my Crane 2S like you did at 1:16 and I got all of the screws out except for the last one. I completely stripped it. That thing was so tight that I bent 2 Allen wrenches trying to get it out. Just a word of caution to anyone else who is thinking of attempting this.
“Entry”
“Done”
Reason: I’m a kid starting out with filmmaking and this gimbal would help me a lot!
"Entry"
Reason: Shot about 200 videos with my M50 on a budget and would've loved to have a gimbal for at least 50 of them. ☺️
“Entry”
“Done”
Reason: I’m a R&B recording artist and I’ve been waiting on 3 music videos that I went all the way to the grand Cayman Islands to shoot! Last July! Fast forward a whole year later I still haven’t received my 3 videos yet 😫. So instead of continuing to wait around I spent over 3,500 and purchased most of the equipment I would need for my
bmpcc 4K that I’ve had maybe 3 weeks now. I’m literally searching for the perfect gimbal. This is it 😁THANK YOU 🧡7️⃣
P.S my wife and I just had our first child and today marks one month since baby Golden’s arrival. This would be the perfect congratulations gift 😂 who ever gets it I’m sure they deserve it!!! Good look to you all
Hope you win along with me😁
Jordan McGlotten I appreciate that my friend so do I!!!
Jesus Christ is Lord & He's coming soon. Dont take that vaccine ❤ 🙏🏼
I hope baby Golden grows up to be a strong and Noble man in Jesus Christ's Mighty Name Bro. AMEN👨 🙏 💙 ❤ He's COMING SOON
I like that they have the quick release to go to tripod and ability to film vertically for creating stories for social content. The payload capacity alone makes me want to get one, but those two features are and awesome add!
First, apologize to the tree, and then give me that gimbal
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"Entry"
"Done"
Reason -i love this gimbal.
Zhiyun Crane 2S balances my life better than I do. Came here as a lizard, went out as an alligator
SO GLAD YOU DID THE REVIEW WITH THE MOTOR OUT OF THE WAY! BEEN WAITING FOR SOMEONE TO DO IT!!!
"Entry"
"Done"
Reason: A gimble would let me get that next level stabilization for music videos :) Would up my video content so much
Wanted a gimbal for ever now.
"Entry"
"Done" :D
Reason: Everyone is commenting like that ;) :P
First..?! 😋
NB : it's literally the first time I got the occasion of doing this, so I am not totally ashamed. Sorry guys, gonna watch the video now ! 😅
glad that the update actually solve a few issue, not just a spec bump
"Entry"
"Done"
Reason: Smoothness
Awwww man! Down below
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My comment was dropped
"Entry"
"Done"
Reason: Gotta get those tasty cinematic footage for e-commerce b-rolls
3:11 Did he drink helium 😂😂😂 . All love
"Entry"
"Done"
Reason. I've never been able to use a gimbal like that, I've been a subscriber of Potato Jet from day 1, and I've never won a giveaway before.
"Entry"
"Done"
Reason: everybody is commenting like that
„Entry“
„Done“
Reason: totally peer pressure. great video thanks! would love to have one! :-)
“Entry”
“Done”
Reason: My footage looks like i’m shaking it on purpose, and plus... handheld footage from a non ibis camera and lens sucks at times
"Entry"
"Done"
Reason : Gimbals are dope but I cannot afford one.
Serious question: Is having more equipment more a blessing than a curse in filmography or vise verse?
Entry
Done
I used to own Zhiyun Crane v2 but sold it already due to financial constraints. Awesome Gimbal.
“Entry”
“Done”
Reason: I wanna win this gimbal it’s amazing
I’ve never had a gimbal before and I need one ant afford
Fun fact:
His head is like a POTATO
I’m learning about gimbals and I find your video teaching me a lot please keep it going and thanks.
"Entry"
"Done"
Reason : I have a plan to buy new camera this year. Next year may be buy this. If i got it I will run one year fast in future. best wishes for that lucky winners.
"Entry"
"Done"
Reason: the rolling shutter in the A6400 is bad enough that it needs a gimbal
Phat dope rig!! Seriously though, my sons and I need this. ( insert photo of three boys giving you puppy dog eyes). We love your channel.
"entry"
"done"
Reason: 19 year old student and Semi-pro video maker, been shooting video for 5 years and never had a gimbal cuz can't buy one, it would definitely revolutionize my video game. P.S. Wan't to become a film-maker to payback my parents for everything they've done for me.
99% comments
"Entry
Done"
Reason: everybody is commenting like that.
What is the reason
Because the first few commented the same 😭🤪
“Entry”
“Done”
Reason: I need to get laid
I love watching your videos because you are always happy
"Entry"
"Done"
I feel stupid writing this comment😂
“Entry”
“Done”
Reason: Everyone is commenting like that.
My reason: I'm forced to join the military and I offer to film for them as a way to avoid training. I would like to have the gimbal because it is hard to film steady in the military base. Thanks 👍
"Entry"
"Dome"
Reason: Everyone is commenting like that.
In love with the vertical mode my Instagram stories will be fired with this🔥🔥
"Entry"
"Done"
Reason: Everyone is commenting like that. lol
So..... Yeah
“Entry”
“Done”
Reason: everybody is commenting like that.
That is soooo beautiful!! One of these days I will be able to afford one of those for my tools. The Zhiyun has definitely been on the top of my list since you started reviewing these years ago. I can't believe how far they have come in such a short period of time. You are definitely going to make 2 lucky people so happy! I am so happy for them!!!
And thank you for doing these giveaways all the time, hopefully one day I will catch it in time and be on the list
I just bought one this morning and can’t wait to use it with my BMPCC4K
incredible presentation. Phillip Bloom can't come close to this review !!! .you the MAN.
Let’s go !!! That gimbal looks awesome 😎
Entry
Done
Reason: I have the original crane 2 and I love it
Wow, the tripod feature is amazing!
Good to see someone able to actually balance a BMPCC6K. Keep up the informative vids.
Love it! Also like that park you're shooting in.
That C300 setup on the crane was legit 👌🏽
Well here is my “Entry” and it would appear to be “Done” but my reason for doing so:
...because this gimbal looks MAGNIFICENTLY MARVELLOUS!!
gimbal and camera of my dreams
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“Done”
That would be perfect with my bmpcc4k😍
It looks awesome. First thing i though was about the angle. Good you can change it.
I got one for X mas from my Fiance, and yet to open the box 🤣
TODAY IS THE DAY!
haha Thanks for the inspooo
Amazing at the least....Adding this to my Canon 90D would be amazing. Thanks for the overview.
Looks quite compact for the weight it can carry.
Duuuuuude.... we sooooooo need one of these to step up our Slingmods production level!!!
“Entry”
A cake gets “Done”. 🤔
Love your videos!!
i find potato jet very genuine when talking
Would love something like this for my A6300. No IBIS unfort. Great vid!
The random drone flyby at 9:55 caught me off guard for sure!
Nice just subscribed! Nice cinematography reference! I like how technical you get.
I love the way you present your videos.... always so interesting to watch, informative and I love your great sense of humour... Well done. I am now going to subscribe to your channel.
Gimbal is amazing, waiting to get hands on it. And u xplained it very well. Awesome 😍😍
Omg i want it !! I'd love to shoot vertical videos with it ! Must be great!
Damn son, I'm two days late, but that crane is damn gooooood. Luke here and I love your content and you are inspiring me to became a film maker man.
Uh. New video from Potato jet while eating potato chips?
Count me in.
Good to see you rocking the old 10-22mm with the cinema cam! Love that little lens. Also, how the hell do you stay balanced on that one wheel while wielding a loaded gimbal!!! That's talent.
I want to start my wedding cinematography project ... So I need it ... Thanks..
Love your videos❤️❤️
"Entry"
"Done"
Reason : it's my best tools of making my films..
i really enjoying use it.. OMG
N your info about it so detail..
Seems pretty nice, may get one in the future if I need something heavy duty. Currently have a DJI ronin sc
Entered the comp from the UK! Another great vid
Would love one of these for my BMPCC 4K. I don't have any gear like this. WOW
"We are giving away two asses" - Rebranding to Pimptato Jet has begun 😂
Thanks for the gimbal Gene 😁
Ship it to me here in the Philippines 😅
Gimbal of the Year!
Awsome video! Have been thinking about investing in a gimbal for some time, but don't really know wich one. Keep up the cool videos mr Potato Jet :D
It looks like some decent upgrades
"Entry"
"Done"
Reason = really love that gimbal 🥰🥰🥰
Ziyun Crane 2S is Amazing!!
Jeez! Is it 12 hours yet? Nope.
Entry
Done!
Fingers crossed. I could use one for my fuji x-t30
Zhiyun is my go to for gimbals! Thanks for the review!
YEAHHHH COMMONNNNNN LETS DO IT... LET'S WIN THIS
Looks like a great gimbal .Enjoying your Channel bro
Drooling. Absolutely want one.
This is a very cool gimbal. I am thinking of getting one so I appreciate the video to help with deciding on going with this one over the ronin.
“Entry” Yeah baby! Thanks for giving stuff away to all of us poor videographers!
Potatoe jet is the best. Buying this!!!!