Just tried this on Dec. 29 2023 after watching all the videos on youtube. You can just leave the wires exposed at the end. No need to try to put the cover back on. That's what I did and it seems to work fine. I think you run a greater risk damaging the wire by trying to twist and turn it so that the cover goes back on. The wire is about .5 cm too long to fit perfectly. There's no reason to put the cover back on as long as you're sure your camera/cage or anything else sharp won't hit the esposed wires. Just my 2 cents. Also, I had absolutely no problem whatsoever taking the smaller cover off with the one screw. It popped off very easily.
I removed all big screws but one! It was so tightly screwed it wouldn't bulge whatever tool I used. Screw got ruined in the process and now I can't touch it anymore
I saw Potato Jet do this. I tried it, got all the screws out except one. Bent two allen wrenches trying to get the last screw out. Got a screw extractor and a buddy to help me get out the last screw. Now I'm noticing that yours is different from mine. Zhiyun seems to have replaced the little foam pad below the "removable" column with a metal one that I cannot budge. I guess they don't want customers making this adjustment themselves. Hopefully I can put it back together the way it was 🤦♂️
I just got it. I saw another TH-camr that went through the same as I did. He said that some people make it seem like it just pops right off but you actually need to pry it off with a screw driver or something. I did it and it finally came off. Just be careful because that thing will go flying once you pop it out
i would love this hack, but what I understood after removing part, using longer lens after balancing, lower part of gimbal is blocked while turning around. That's why that extender is needed i think, for bigger equipment.
Not really a hack considering it was designed to do this. Zhiyun Tech have mentioned previously that (apparently) you get somewhat better performance without modifying it to have a lower roll motor. Not sure how that is the case, but at least users have the flexibility to make the adjustment themselves.
Something changed about the design between yours and mine. Do you have a pre-production version? I've unscrewed everything, including the single bottom screw on the small wire cover. The top comes off, but the bottom connection is quite literally impossible to remove. I tried wiggling it a lot, both softly and with force, and prying the small wire cover plate up with excessive force, but it won't come out. If I pry any harder my tool will bend. Even if the solution is just "pry harder", I find that to be a design flaw. I wish mine was as easy as yours, but the amount of force I'm putting on it isn't worth the risk because once it pops free (if it does), there's a decent risk of yanking the cable at the same time, so isn't worth it to me. Was yours that "stuck" the first time? If so, what was your solution?
@@n1xen Nope, I ended up closing it back up. Either they changed it since sending preproduction units to reviewers or you need to get miles on the gimbal to loosen up the stiffness. Either way I plan on returning it for Ronin RS2
@@22WeddingFilms I eventually got mine out, but it was scary. I had to pull it directly away at a 90 degree angle, rather than shimmy or pry it. I also had to grip and pull very hard, while at the same time shaking it violently. I made sure my hand was 1/2" from the wall so when it broke loose, my hand bashed the wall and I didn't tear the control cable. Not much of a solution, but it at least let me use massive amounts of force while being relatively safe.
I've found that every gimbal that uses 90 degree motor position perfornes much smoother and feel more organic to operate. Working with old Ronin m was significantly better than new ones. This gimbal should work really great especially with dual handle and upside down mode just like older design Ronin but with better ergonomics.
I couldn't get the the part bottom part removed after removing the screws like at 1:47 you were doing it with fingers I was trying hard and it would budge and I didn't want to break it.
The removal of the bottom plate is extremely difficult I almost feel like I can damage my gimbal trying to remove the bottom plate. do you have an easy way to remove the bottom cover in order to make the adjustment?
Cool! Thank you Bro! Just bought for my Sony a7iii. One guestion! when you connect the Sony camera to the stabilizer, you cannot control the camera through the stabilizer??? ( Not available to setup from gimbal ,iso , shutter speed, exposure and rec bottom not active). ??
Once modified, can you still do that inverted shot where it’s close to the ground and you’re holding the grip above the camera? I would be using a Sony a6600 with a battery grip
How do you use the vortex mode with the lowered arm? When I enter the vortex mode the camera is shifted like 45 degree too far. I already did the six-sided calibration
Awesome video man, is the gimbal weaker or at any disadvantaged when lowered? How is the stability compared to the higher motor? There has to be a reason why they made the original design of this being higher. Keep up the great work!
I suppose the original design was left untouched to leave more space for bigger setups. If you have a small/medium setup, like a Sony or GH5, it wouldn't be a problem
They should sell it like that with an option to extend the arm in case you like your screen blocked (BM cameras - why would you add an external monitor anyway)
Bro great video question does the start and stop record button work with the Pocket 4k?. On the website it shows you can control the Pockets features with a USB cable but doesn't say if you can control the start stop function of the camera
Hi there! Sure it works, got a Crane 2S à week ago and works like a charm with my BMPCC4k, controlling start and stop recording from the Crane itself is a game changer!
Lotfi Kaz Film the motor went out of control when turned on TOTALLY FREAKED out and made horrible sounds no matter how many times I calibrated it or turned it off and on. I was terrified. Once I put the arm back on things went back to “normal”. Used the gimbal flawlessly on set last night. Again... This may only be with the BMPCC 4/6K.
On top of this (and I have a 6k) how are you going to carry it around since it’s not going to fit in its case anymore? Any special bags or cases I should know of?
You can. I got mine yesterday, made the modifications and it fits snugly in there! Shot today with a EOS R5 and the giant RF 28-70 f/2, and things were smooth...
He is a Zhiyun salesman- full disclosure. Just admit it- everything will be fine. Zhiyun has had bad designs from the start- I know, I had one. Or else, why didn't they design it right the 1st or SECOND time? 😭
@@bozire All gimbals (even high-end Movi and Ronin) have their issues and all of them seem to have a ton of unsatisfied customers. Which gimbal do you recommend?
@@NeilEvery I have a Zhiyun Crane, and I have a Ronin S. The Ronin is a beast. The Zhiyun- not so much. i had to get the Ronin because the Zhiyun couldn't perform well.
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Just tried this on Dec. 29 2023 after watching all the videos on youtube. You can just leave the wires exposed at the end. No need to try to put the cover back on. That's what I did and it seems to work fine. I think you run a greater risk damaging the wire by trying to twist and turn it so that the cover goes back on. The wire is about .5 cm too long to fit perfectly. There's no reason to put the cover back on as long as you're sure your camera/cage or anything else sharp won't hit the esposed wires. Just my 2 cents. Also, I had absolutely no problem whatsoever taking the smaller cover off with the one screw. It popped off very easily.
No disclaimer?? You have balls 😂
I removed all big screws but one! It was so tightly screwed it wouldn't bulge whatever tool I used. Screw got ruined in the process and now I can't touch it anymore
Im with the same problem, the 15mm hex screw is a pain in the a$$ to remove
Very interesting... I wonder why it was engineered the original way in the first place..
😂
More and more Camera has flip-screen. Anyway, you can choose.
Its a design fail it should be standard, even with flipscreen it doesn‘t make sense
It is simpler for the gimbal mathematically, could result in smoother results
This baby is amazing. Smart design
I saw Potato Jet do this. I tried it, got all the screws out except one. Bent two allen wrenches trying to get the last screw out. Got a screw extractor and a buddy to help me get out the last screw. Now I'm noticing that yours is different from mine. Zhiyun seems to have replaced the little foam pad below the "removable" column with a metal one that I cannot budge. I guess they don't want customers making this adjustment themselves. Hopefully I can put it back together the way it was 🤦♂️
I just got it. I saw another TH-camr that went through the same as I did. He said that some people make it seem like it just pops right off but you actually need to pry it off with a screw driver or something. I did it and it finally came off. Just be careful because that thing will go flying once you pop it out
The L.A. Explorer hey man, good day. Can you share the link? Would be a big help! Thank you in advance!
i would love this hack, but what I understood after removing part, using longer lens after balancing, lower part of gimbal is blocked while turning around. That's why that extender is needed i think, for bigger equipment.
I only use Ronin-s, but watching this video is very interesting! which one is better do you think?!😝😁
I'm curious to see the inevitable comparison videos too!
Not really a hack considering it was designed to do this. Zhiyun Tech have mentioned previously that (apparently) you get somewhat better performance without modifying it to have a lower roll motor. Not sure how that is the case, but at least users have the flexibility to make the adjustment themselves.
" Zhiyun Tech have mentioned previously that " would you please tell me where they mention it ?
Why your gimbal has philips screw on the arm that need to be removed, and mine is hex screws? those hex screws got ruined when i tried to remove them.
Where did you get that Shirt bro??
your moms house.
zhiyun crane 2s vibration issue plz solved this problem video
Something changed about the design between yours and mine. Do you have a pre-production version?
I've unscrewed everything, including the single bottom screw on the small wire cover. The top comes off, but the bottom connection is quite literally impossible to remove. I tried wiggling it a lot, both softly and with force, and prying the small wire cover plate up with excessive force, but it won't come out. If I pry any harder my tool will bend.
Even if the solution is just "pry harder", I find that to be a design flaw. I wish mine was as easy as yours, but the amount of force I'm putting on it isn't worth the risk because once it pops free (if it does), there's a decent risk of yanking the cable at the same time, so isn't worth it to me.
Was yours that "stuck" the first time? If so, what was your solution?
Had the exact same issue.
@@matthewgallant2719 did you ever manage to get it out I have the same problem no matter how hard i pull i cant get it lose.
@@n1xen Nope, I ended up closing it back up. Either they changed it since sending preproduction units to reviewers or you need to get miles on the gimbal to loosen up the stiffness. Either way I plan on returning it for Ronin RS2
I have the exact same problem, not happy
@@22WeddingFilms I eventually got mine out, but it was scary. I had to pull it directly away at a 90 degree angle, rather than shimmy or pry it. I also had to grip and pull very hard, while at the same time shaking it violently. I made sure my hand was 1/2" from the wall so when it broke loose, my hand bashed the wall and I didn't tear the control cable.
Not much of a solution, but it at least let me use massive amounts of force while being relatively safe.
Great hack!
some screws are very difficult to remove. Any help? I'm afraid of damaging any screws.
Put the allen key down into the screw hole when you do it. Then twist only once the key is in place and you are pushing downwards.
Why didn't they just do this in the first place? Seems like a given. Great hack! I will be doing this to mine when I get it.
I've found that every gimbal that uses 90 degree motor position perfornes much smoother and feel more organic to operate. Working with old Ronin m was significantly better than new ones. This gimbal should work really great especially with dual handle and upside down mode just like older design Ronin but with better ergonomics.
I tried to do mine but the little plastic cover at the bottom wouldn't come out.
The only issue will be the torque in Vortex Mode 90• is better
i have an issue i did all the steps but when i turn it on it says upgrading and then theres an x any Syggestion??
I couldn't get the the part bottom part removed after removing the screws like at 1:47 you were doing it with fingers I was trying hard and it would budge and I didn't want to break it.
SAME HERE
@@luisburkertvideo You need to use a lot of force but be careful of the cable...
Ok, I just did it with my crane 2s 😁😁👀
I'm really stuck trying to get it back to 90 I brought this used and I can't find the extention arm online to order it can someone help
Zhiyun Caran 2s it's able wireless mobile jaayro control or not? like DJI Ronin gimbal like !
Always love your videos...
do you have.. Real Video and BTS of using this Setup...
did you remove it and kept this Setup the whole time afterwards...?
When did this gimbal come out??
already lunched
Very interesting, i like, second thing after any problem or issues during video shoot ?????
The removal of the bottom plate is extremely difficult I almost feel like I can damage my gimbal trying to remove the bottom plate. do you have an easy way to remove the bottom cover in order to make the adjustment?
there is a extra screw on some of the crane 2s on the handle side of the removable arm
Ronin RSC2 or Crane 2S?
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awesome video!!
Cool!
Thank you Bro! Just bought for my Sony a7iii. One guestion! when you connect the Sony camera to the stabilizer, you cannot control the camera through the stabilizer??? ( Not available to setup from gimbal ,iso , shutter speed, exposure and rec bottom not active). ??
Once modified, can you still do that inverted shot where it’s close to the ground and you’re holding the grip above the camera? I would be using a Sony a6600 with a battery grip
This voids the warranty I got an email from them saying doing this will void warranty because it wasn't designed to be 45 degree mode.
When you switch to follow mode, does the camera point up? Seems like you’d have to do something in software to tell it the motor was also lowered.
This was my first thought, but when he started the gimbal the camera was not pointing up in PF mode tho
I A M P R E S E A N the default startup mode only follows left and right I believe.
Can you do this for crane 2
How do you use the vortex mode with the lowered arm? When I enter the vortex mode the camera is shifted like 45 degree too far. I already did the six-sided calibration
I Had the Same issue! Just auto tuned it now it works ☺️
auto tune the motors and it should work!
is this possible in crane 2?
Mine stripped the bolts extremely easy 🙃😤
Same here dude I have no idea what to do, Amazon won’t let me replace it either
can you please weight the removed bracket to see how much weight we shaved off? many thanks
Awesome video man, is the gimbal weaker or at any disadvantaged when lowered? How is the stability compared to the higher motor?
There has to be a reason why they made the original design of this being higher. Keep up the great work!
I suppose the original design was left untouched to leave more space for bigger setups. If you have a small/medium setup, like a Sony or GH5, it wouldn't be a problem
I haven’t been able to properly balance mine after removing the extension arm. I’m using Sony A7iii. Very frustrated! Sending mine back.
I asked zhyiun suport to do it this way, and they told me that it would be out of guarantee and that I should do it.. :( what do you think about it
sir plzz make a90 degree for zhiyun crane 3 lab
Why would you ever want the higher motor? It gives you more camera length as well?
They should sell it like that with an option to extend the arm in case you like your screen blocked (BM cameras - why would you add an external monitor anyway)
great
Bro great video question does the start and stop record button work with the Pocket 4k?. On the website it shows you can control the Pockets features with a USB cable but doesn't say if you can control the start stop function of the camera
Hi there! Sure it works, got a Crane 2S à week ago and works like a charm with my BMPCC4k, controlling start and stop recording from the Crane itself is a game changer!
make this for crane 2 !!!!
Dose it affect the performance of the gimbal？
I can’t get mine to balance anymore. It has micro vibrations now. I’m using A7iii and 12-24 GM not the heaviest setup.
CAUTION!!! DO NOT remove the arm if you are using the Blackmagic PCC 6k. Almost destroyed my motors so I had to put the arm back on.
What was the motor doing? I also feel this was a hack and not something engineers made in the original design.
Lotfi Kaz Film the motor went out of control when turned on TOTALLY FREAKED out and made horrible sounds no matter how many times I calibrated it or turned it off and on. I was terrified. Once I put the arm back on things went back to “normal”. Used the gimbal flawlessly on set last night. Again... This may only be with the BMPCC 4/6K.
So for the 6k Pro that is not a good idea…?
On top of this (and I have a 6k) how are you going to carry it around since it’s not going to fit in its case anymore? Any special bags or cases I should know of?
By doing this it means you can't store it back into the original case?
You can. I got mine yesterday, made the modifications and it fits snugly in there! Shot today with a EOS R5 and the giant RF 28-70 f/2, and things were smooth...
@@JasperLevi Thank you bro. I will definitely modify mine today.
I'm sure there will be a problem why a company didn't do it
Can you do this on Crane 2? That’s what I have.
You can't
No, crane 2 do not support this, with out flexable arm
I got all the screws off but the arm is not coming off. Can anyone help with this issue
Hey man, the plastic piece/cover is very stubborn. It will take a few wiggles to get it loose. There is adhesive holding it in place.
Its going to be a 2 millimetre Allen key NOT 5/64"...
ANY INFO on the original Crane2 firmware and adopting carryover features from S2? Thanks
5/64 is the one I used. No info on the firmware right now.
Momentum Productions lmao they are the same 2mm IS 5/64 in fractions. 🤦🏼♂️
Reebs Hahahah you’re right
Also a good way to void your warranty 👍
😭
Doesn’t void the warranty
@@edbermudez1788 Are you sure ?
Still waiting the sample footage..
Sample footage is in the previous video where he reviews the product
He is a Zhiyun salesman- full disclosure. Just admit it- everything will be fine. Zhiyun has had bad designs from the start- I know, I had one. Or else, why didn't they design it right the 1st or SECOND time? 😭
You seem like a very upset person. Do you want a hug buddy? 😊
@@MomentumProductions1992 POG
Actually, I like a lot of what you do. I just think Zhiyun is a garbage company with flawed designs. 😃@@MomentumProductions1992
@@bozire All gimbals (even high-end Movi and Ronin) have their issues and all of them seem to have a ton of unsatisfied customers. Which gimbal do you recommend?
@@NeilEvery I have a Zhiyun Crane, and I have a Ronin S. The Ronin is a beast. The Zhiyun- not so much. i had to get the Ronin because the Zhiyun couldn't perform well.