Zhiyun Crane M2 S vs Crane M3 vs Smooth 5 with a Smartphone: Compared

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  • I review and compare 3 Zhiyun gimbals for use with a smartphone: Zhiyun Crane M2 S, Zhiyun Crane M3 and Zhiyun Smooth 5.
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    Zhiyun Crane M2 S: geni.us/IPZ8
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    My 9 Day Beginners Mobile & Gimbal Courses: geni.us/SimonsOnlineCourses
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    EQUIPMENT I USE
    ►Cameras
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    ►Lenses
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    ►Gimbals
    DJI OM 4: geni.us/dAP4jxu
    DJI OM 5: geni.us/5ClrBBX
    Zhiyun Smooth 5: geni.us/jpRFb
    Zhiyun Crane M3: geni.us/lzaaINt
    ►Filters
    Neewer 37mm ND & PL Filter Kit: geni.us/iDqZx7b
    K&F 67mm Variable ND: geni.us/3XQ8O0f
    Tiffen Black Pro-Mist Diffusion Filter: geni.us/BKf1xAO
    Moment 67mm Filter Mount: moment.8ocm68.net/rn4y5D
    Sandmarc ND / PL clip on filters: bit.ly/3dVrfcE
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    SmallRig Cage: geni.us/Ei418r3
    ►Tripods
    Joby GripTight ONE: geni.us/xHZuxjD
    Ulanzi MT-08: geni.us/p5BSQVT
    Manfrotto PIXI: geni.us/LUrk
    Joby GorillaPod: geni.us/TRpfpB
    Andoer Horizontal Arm Tripod: geni.us/8j3c
    Manfrotto Monopod: geni.us/dEXk
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  • @BeersInJapan
    @BeersInJapan 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I am a member and it rocks! Sign up today

  • @StevenDempseyArtist
    @StevenDempseyArtist 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Simon, you are a life saver! That ZY Play hack was just what I needed to calibrate (manually adjusting the tilt) my Smooth 5 without having to connect to a computer. Thank you.

  • @dagasancreative
    @dagasancreative 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I really like the name change!👀✨ Congrats on that :). Your videos are something else📸.

  • @alchemistTi
    @alchemistTi 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Yes!!!! Been waiting for this!

  • @dtperformance256
    @dtperformance256 ปีที่แล้ว

    Another great video Simon! I am new to gimbals and I am soaking up all your videos!

  • @timothyporr
    @timothyporr ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video, thanks! Just what I was looking for. 👌

  • @thudang3039
    @thudang3039 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for sharing! Really appreciate this review - especially compared to some others in their line up.

  • @AmazingPeterGaming
    @AmazingPeterGaming 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great review/comparison as always, Simon, thank you! I'd lean towards the Crane M3 but the price is really holding me back really. Have a great weekend, all the best from Holland!

  • @jonathanquinn9444
    @jonathanquinn9444 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    To improve speed of set up on the crane M3, I got a large camera backpack with lots of padding and when finished filming i just lock the axis in place and keep it like this instead of folding up to the compact size. When next filming, jam the phone in and you only need the most minor of adjustments to be ready to shoot.

  • @PRODIGY5369
    @PRODIGY5369 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video thanks.
    I am only just starting out on this adventure. I recently bought the Smooth 5. Still , when time allows having a play with it.
    I really love it, so far. A lot to learn. One immediate thing I noticed which is a bit annoying and potentially worrying is the clamp. It's great that it is so strong but it does deform my phone case. To the point that it starts popping out. The shape of the clamp jaw is a bit odd.

  • @Mark-OutWest
    @Mark-OutWest ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm surprised there's no railing on the outboard side of your staircase. Oh, and AWESOME video by the way. Quite helpful.

  • @MrB_fpv
    @MrB_fpv 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I just bought the m3 and I have a 13 pro max and I haven’t used it a lot yet but with a variable nd and a case it balances nice and works good! Excited to get use to it and figure out all the buttons and what not. I appreciate all your videos and keep up the good work!!

    • @byshotmedia
      @byshotmedia ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Any feedback and status of this. Planning to use same configuration. Thanks.

    • @MrB_fpv
      @MrB_fpv ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@byshotmedia i just sold it and i didn’t use it as much as i thought i would but as long as you balance it really good you should have no problems. The touch screen on mine came unglued and started to separate from the handle, i never used it and never dropped it so not sure whats up with that. Hopefully its just mine and not a known problem.

    • @byshotmedia
      @byshotmedia ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@MrB_fpv thanks for your fast answer. But the app worked after the hack? Timelapse and this kind of things?

    • @MrB_fpv
      @MrB_fpv ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@byshotmedia I never used the app, I just used the gimbal as a standalone gimbal. The app to me was just garbage and inconsistent and I’d rather just make my life easier and strictly just use the gimbal by itself.

  • @City_Angels
    @City_Angels ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks a lot, it's very useful and helpful for beginners.

  • @jimprior180762
    @jimprior180762 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Nice video Simon! I got the Smooth 5 for use with my Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus, and was considering the M2 or M3, but after watching this I'm still pleased with my decision. I also purchased Filmic Pro the day after Zhiyun announced integration with the Smooth 5, and I think Zhiyun /Filmic have done the Android integration really well. I'd also like to add that it was your reviews that really turned me on to Filmic.

    • @4340leo
      @4340leo ปีที่แล้ว

      It is possible to capture at 4K@60fps on Android now?

    • @jimprior180762
      @jimprior180762 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@4340leo Mmm, probably not. Manufacturers disable some resolution /frame rate combinations to ensure phones will record successfully. Filmic Pro however has settings (Filmic Labs option) to override the limits, so you can at least experiment to see if your phone is powerful enough to handle it.

    • @4340leo
      @4340leo ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@jimprior180762 Thanks for the help.

  • @orvet
    @orvet 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Superb, thank you Simon.

  • @24obrazki
    @24obrazki ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hello I love your videos :) Thanks for Your work
    Does Crane 3 with hacked Zy Play app takes motion timelapses and saves photos in raw?

  • @TheBengaal
    @TheBengaal ปีที่แล้ว

    awesome video's you made!! Thanks a lot. What is your opinion on the DJI OM5 compared to the Smooth 5, really hesitating between the two.

  • @jeffmpvd7689
    @jeffmpvd7689 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I just bought a smooth 5. One big problem is that the mode/power lights are VERY dim. You can see the lights indoors but outside there is no way you can see if the gimbal is powered or what mode you are in! This is mentioned at the end of this video.

  • @B32FILMS
    @B32FILMS 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Really great in depth review of those gimbals I also love the look of the M3 but 100% agree the smooth 5 is so easy to use and so quick to set up. As a newbie filmmaker I really don’t need any extra things to think about, I want to concentrate on the composition etc and just crack on with it. The smooth 5 certainly lets you do that. Great review as always! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

  • @MyalismFilms
    @MyalismFilms 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome comparison video as always, Si, really helps to see these gimbals in more details. I'm curious, have you tried setting them up with a larger Android, like any of the new Samsung phones?

    • @SiHorrocks
      @SiHorrocks  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I don't have one so I can only test with what I have, Note20 U and iPhone 12 PM

    • @Jambo5-1
      @Jambo5-1 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@SiHorrocks Dear Mr Horrocks, I am going to buy a new smartphone with my birthday money, there is one issue that I have with my android smartphone is when I am recording a video at 60fps, sometimes the video frame rate drops to 30fps and this is in bright sunshine at 1pm, it only lasts for around 2 seconds but can you please tell me if iPhones also do this.

  • @bodhi9180
    @bodhi9180 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    as far as microphones go that shouldn't be an issue using the smooth 5, it has a 1/4 20 thread on the arm, you can get a mic adapter that screws on and there's also adapters that screw on to the the bottom of the handle. So no need to attach an external mic on the gimbal motor.

  • @dr.manojarka
    @dr.manojarka ปีที่แล้ว

    Great vid..thanks

  • @illegalmindset4122
    @illegalmindset4122 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    You literally read my mind,and I love your videos by the way awesome and inspiring filming including silent eye ,I do have a question I purchased the zhiyun M2s and am wondering about the universal smallrig the reasoning being I am just coming to digital and while I can edit years of being a harline film purist I believe it would be beneficial with a thread adapter for multiple lenses filter manufacturers and configurations as to eliminate (as much as humanly possible) editing for artistic integrity not quality btw do you believe this would be compatible,god bless you and your loved ones and your work

  • @AkilezNewEngland
    @AkilezNewEngland 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for the vid.

  • @AgeofRogerio
    @AgeofRogerio 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks again Simon 😁

  • @alchemistTi
    @alchemistTi 2 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    I really wish the M2, M3, and other “pro” gimbals were supported by Filmic Pro.

    • @3RR4
      @3RR4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Absolutely what we filmmakers are waiting for. Plus we need full support with our extra accessories

    • @manupulation731
      @manupulation731 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It is supported with smooth 5

    • @largemoneytv
      @largemoneytv ปีที่แล้ว

      @@manupulation731 smooth 5 is not a pro gimbal

    • @manupulation731
      @manupulation731 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@largemoneytv it was about mobile gimbal...so it's best in class compared to other mobile gimbals

  • @fluffers3793
    @fluffers3793 ปีที่แล้ว

    thank you so much for this video. i was really losing hope when i heard about the crane apps don’t work with iphones but this video gave me hope

    • @SiHorrocks
      @SiHorrocks  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Glad I could help!

    • @fluffers3793
      @fluffers3793 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@SiHorrocks so just to confirm object tracking and motion timelapse does work when i just wish to record through phone right? just that i have to physically press the record button on screen😅

    • @byshotmedia
      @byshotmedia ปีที่แล้ว

      @@fluffers3793 hello. Could you confirm this question if affirmative or not?

  • @MiMetaverso
    @MiMetaverso 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Brilliant review Simon, so you didn't have any issues while filming with all the lenses and filters using Zhiyun Smooth 5? No vibrations or lose os power in the motors in quick movements? Did you have to add your coins kit for balancing?

    • @SiHorrocks
      @SiHorrocks  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I've never had any issues with the Smooth 5, except with a moving timelapse (I just discovered)

  • @armandopiscitelli9864
    @armandopiscitelli9864 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hi Thank you for you really well done video. Do you think that M2S can work with the Sony A7Cr and a Sony 20-70 zoom? it is a 1100 grams set.

  • @auntieowlproductions
    @auntieowlproductions 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hi there, could use some help, I am looking to get a gimbal that will need to work well with both Canon M50 and iPhone 14 Pro, but am wondering about how I will be able to use a mic with the iPhone...does any gimbal model support a cage or have a shotgun mount anywhere on it? Or does any of them leave the usb-C port open so I could use a Rode VideoMic Me-L for iPhone?

  • @chemmutk1
    @chemmutk1 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hello there, I appreciate ur time for such a comparison. I was wondering whether possible to mount iphone 14 pro (not max) vertically for tiktok videos ???

  • @elijahpd7000
    @elijahpd7000 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice comparison, can you please do a review on the Crane M3 Bluetooth Module and expansion Base? Thanks!

  • @LouisLuzuka
    @LouisLuzuka 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for everything

  • @RonaldBrown59
    @RonaldBrown59 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great comparison of these gimbals. Which one would be the best if you wanted to use your camera, and your phone on same gimbal at various times.

  • @MyGreenLawn2019
    @MyGreenLawn2019 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love your videos man. I wanna find a nice gimbal for my canon 70d for my TH-cam channel.

  • @erwinsusanto7787
    @erwinsusanto7787 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi Simon. I am very new to Gimbal and I haven't own any of them yet. I am thinking of getting one, i love the DJI OM5 design but unfortunately I read lots of issues about compatibility issues on S22 Ultra (since i am using one with case also), so is there any best of the best recommendation for me? You name it every gimbals, i got the budgets here... please advice. Thanks in advanced!

  • @tadcraig3162
    @tadcraig3162 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey Simon. I'm new to gimbals. I bought a M2s for my iPhone 11
    I specifically want to make videos only in vertical for ig Reels. Balancing was brutal so I made a counter weight that hangs behind & low the gimbal.
    Any pro advice on vertical set ups?
    Thank you TadCraigPhotography

  • @kevinpowers9024
    @kevinpowers9024 ปีที่แล้ว

    For a beginner like me, the most important part is balancing the camera on the gimbal. I've watched many videos on the M2 S and only a couple have shown balancing. And they were not very detailed. Has anyone seen a detailed video that shows how to properly balance a camera on this gimbal?

  • @rexliu2334
    @rexliu2334 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    It is very useful! But I still like to confirm that M2s cannot hold iPhone 15 pro max with the cage and anamorphic lens plus 67mm’s ND adepter, and I should buy M3s, am I right? Do you have any other recommendations except M3s? Thank you so much!

  • @mareaclareforsthoefel4428
    @mareaclareforsthoefel4428 ปีที่แล้ว

    Im considering the M3 just because I am entertaining using a Smallrig cage. But for all of the gimbals, do you convert the footage for the anamorphic lens in post to have the proper desqueezed video dimensions? Or is there a way to view the footage while filming in the proper aspect ratio?

    • @SiHorrocks
      @SiHorrocks  ปีที่แล้ว

      only way is to use a 3rd party app which allows you to desqueeze the video in the app while filming

  • @OriginalNightStalker
    @OriginalNightStalker ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'm on the brink of getting a Crane M3, mainly due to the fact that I also have a DJI Action 3 camera, and the Crane can mount this and use it. The Smooth won't - it only works with smartphones, unless I've misunderstood things. The other gimbal I've looked at is the DJI OM6, but again, this won't mount an action camera - not even their own Action 3. Well, you can clamp it in the smartphone holder, but it obscures most of the front touchscreen, and it's a bit of an insecure workaround. So the M3 looks to be the one. That way I'll be able to use both my iPhone 14 Pro Max and my Action 3. Don't know yet how fiddly that changeover would be, though...

    • @SiHorrocks
      @SiHorrocks  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I haven't got round to including action cams in my tutorials (or experience), however you can also look at gimbals like the Moza Mini-P www.gudsen.com/moza-mini-p

  • @zer0K0000l
    @zer0K0000l 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Was wondering how come no s22+ or ultra video & what's going on with moment did they stop making phone cases for their lens??

  • @darrylrixonphotography
    @darrylrixonphotography 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Simon I have the M3, the battery indicator never reaches full as far as it just continues flashing as if it’s charging and also the arm into the base seems to have some small movement, does yours have any of these traits? I have contacted ZH and they have requested a video from me showing the movement, they haven’t responded to the battery charging.

    • @SiHorrocks
      @SiHorrocks  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      ah that's annoying. I haven't had those issues. Mine seems to work perfectly

    • @darrylrixonphotography
      @darrylrixonphotography 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@SiHorrocks ok thanks

  • @andrestarazona9479
    @andrestarazona9479 ปีที่แล้ว

    do you know if i could use the lumix g85 on the m2s or m3??

  • @PartyintheAM
    @PartyintheAM ปีที่แล้ว

    will all these gimbals work with a gopro 10 thanks?

  • @barryratner255
    @barryratner255 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I am currently using a DJI gimbal and it would be great to upgrade. Curious how I would mount my DJI Mic transmitter with any of the gimbal‘s you illustrated?
    I am using a iPhone 13 Pro. Also would appreciate your advice on ND filters without changing my case. Moment or clip on seem to be the best options for me. However, I am concerned about and want to avoid bleed.
    BTW, happened on your channel a little bit ago and have learned a lot from your content. Thank you, thank you, thank you🙏🏼

    • @user-6tfvk70k78
      @user-6tfvk70k78 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi, why you decided to buy another gimble? I got DJI gimble om4, and it can't shoot nothing at my high resolution camera settings. Very annoying and stick application, weight is 1.06gb

    • @user-6tfvk70k78
      @user-6tfvk70k78 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi, why you decided to buy another gimble? I got DJI gimble om4, and it can shoot nothing at my high resolution camera settings. Very annoying and sick 🤢 application, weight is 1.06gb

  • @Finite-Tuning
    @Finite-Tuning 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I love your work man. While I will never "record" at 24/25 fps myself, you have shown me how very capable today's camera phones can be. Do please keep in mind, there is No film in your digital camera, No footage involved, Nobody is filming anything anymore. It's all just 'Digitally Recorded Video' on a timeline. Cheers 🍻

  • @blackhatultra
    @blackhatultra ปีที่แล้ว

    is it possible to rig a DSLR on m3 gimbal vertically? To shoot reels and stories?

  • @fotobeamtv
    @fotobeamtv 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for providing the app hack!

  • @Davey89
    @Davey89 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for the great video! Love how detailed it is.
    QQ: what Samsung are you using for the filmic pro? I see that you have a 4K60 option and you're not in lab mode. I'm using a S22 Ultra and I can only get that option if I turn on Lab.

    • @SiHorrocks
      @SiHorrocks  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Note20 Ultra

    • @Davey89
      @Davey89 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@SiHorrocks thank you. You must have the Exynos version. Snapdragons they have it locked.

    • @barrysimpson4628
      @barrysimpson4628 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Davey89 That’s interesting, when I force 60fps through Filmic Pro Labs, my s22 ultra screen goes black and freezes.

    • @Davey89
      @Davey89 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@barrysimpson4628 I'm able to get a video from it but quality is so bad it's unusable. So I'm currently using the native camera. I wanted to use Filmic pro for the Log V3 profile but that doesn't work also.

    • @barrysimpson4628
      @barrysimpson4628 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Davey89 Do you use a gimbal at all David? I’ll admit I’m struggling to find useable solutions for my s22 ultra in what appears to be an ‘Apple’ centric world combined with my limited knowledge. I downloaded Filmic Pro for its hardware support only to find limitations. Using the native app won’t allow gimbal use as far as I can see.

  • @barrysimpson4628
    @barrysimpson4628 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi Simon. I’m just getting into videography and photography with a smartphone. Coming from a background of film and medium format(where costs are now prohibitive), I though to myself, ‘why not give the camera that’s always in my pocket a go?’. Smartphone cost aside, I’m amazed at the quality of film and stills available for so little cost. So, galaxy s22 ultra in hand, here I go. I have a question though, if you wouldn’t mind answering (if you know even). I’m considering a zhiyun m3 and a beast grip pro (for filter, lens mounting). Would you happen to know if one can successfully be mounted to the other? I don’t mind adding balance weights if called for.

    • @SiHorrocks
      @SiHorrocks  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      the M3 can handle the weight, it's just the balance part is tricky. The more weight you put at one end of the device the more likely it will be a problem. Apart from that, I'm not sure you would be able to mount such a big cage like the universal Beastgrip one (because of the size, not the weight). I use Moment thin case plus filter mount with my Samsung Note20 Ultra plus lenses when using with a gimbal

    • @barrysimpson4628
      @barrysimpson4628 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@SiHorrocks Thanks Simon. Yes I’ve seen those cases. I’ll have a closer look. 👍

  • @danishiqbal1322
    @danishiqbal1322 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great detail video. I have the same gimbal. Can you please do a video to shoot video vertically and balancing the gimbal with S22 ULTRA. as I found gimbal doesn't hold cell phone vertically and portrait mode doesn't help much.
    Thx

  • @tnapierala
    @tnapierala ปีที่แล้ว

    FYI, M3 also uses double /single click cycling through modes

  • @hariswami4827
    @hariswami4827 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have not seen a single crane m2s exclusive balance video with Sony ZV-1 like camera. Could you pls do one?

  • @BlaqViper
    @BlaqViper 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    How about compared to the Feiyutech G6Max?

  • @MikeBouchard
    @MikeBouchard 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent presentation of pros and cons here. Do amazon affiliate links from your end work internationally? Will canadian amazon orders result in affiliate credit?
    It's a shame they don't have functionality parity across the entire line of gimbals. Now I'm more convinced that Smooth 5 should replace my DJI OM4. I thought it would be the crane M3, but it seems like it could be frustratingly inconvenient.
    I don't understand if Filmic Pro needs to support specific gimbals like the M3, or if Zhiyun needs to build in support in their firmware for Filmic Pro.

    • @SiHorrocks
      @SiHorrocks  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I'm signed up to Amazon Canada so it should help me out if you use the link in Canada.
      The Crane gimbals are more aimed at being used with regular cameras, with the option to use a smartphone. Which apparently means they can't have app support for filming via a smartphone. I know nothing about app design so I couldn't say why that is

    • @MikeBouchard
      @MikeBouchard 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@SiHorrocks right on. Summer weather has really kicked in so it's time to venture out with a solid gimbal that can support all the frigging Moment gear.
      Regarding app design, apple's camera API is very much open and available so controlling a shutter on their hardware shouldn't be a problem. It's clearly a choice to not focus (groan) on mobile phone app controls.

  • @jimprior180762
    @jimprior180762 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I like the idea of getting the Rode GO 2 wireless mic but, ouch that's a hefty price! More than I paid for the Smooth 5.

  • @atreyucove7456
    @atreyucove7456 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi Simon, how are you? I have a question, does the Crane M3 have active track?

    • @SiHorrocks
      @SiHorrocks  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      hi there, I'm good and you? The ZY Play app has object tracking which works on the M3 (if you use the trick I show in the video to connect). Switch it on, draw a box over the object

    • @atreyucove7456
      @atreyucove7456 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@SiHorrocks I’m happy you’re doing well, I’m well also. ♥️ Thank you for answering my question, and thanks for another great and informative video. I appreciate your time, effort, hard work, and dedication. When I finally make my first short film I’m giving you credit in the rear title crawl for sure. lol thanks again Simon. 😊

  • @cbarajas52
    @cbarajas52 ปีที่แล้ว

    Would the weebill 3? Would with an iPhone? And do tracking for time lapses?

    • @HellenLee-yz2oj
      @HellenLee-yz2oj 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Weebill3 is not design for smartphone, the phone is too light for weebill3.

  • @umbertoaguiar
    @umbertoaguiar 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks for your review. I don't think the Smooth 5 is for professional use. I can't use it with a professional top light. That alone makes the gimbal more of a toy than a tool of work. I can't add a shotgun or a wireless mic receiver such as Picogear.
    I can't even use it with the Freewell Sherpa case with their new fish eye lens or macro lens at it would exceed the maximum recommended weight for the Smooth 5.
    Iphone 14 Pro 206 grams Freewell iPhone 14 Pro case 62 grams Freewell Sherpa fish eye lens 243 grams Freewell Sherpa macro lens 184 grams maximum recommended weight for Zhiyun Smooth 5s 400 grams. The numbers don't add up.

  • @byshotmedia
    @byshotmedia ปีที่แล้ว

    Please. Need your help. I have to be 100% sure that the tip that you gave us about connect the m3 to the zyplay app to do motion Timelapse. Please. The only that is not working is the rec button? I almost going to use your link to buy one M3 but I have to be 100% it will work please with a iPhone 14 Pro Max. Thanks in advance

    • @chenlyn-cj8ve
      @chenlyn-cj8ve ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Do you mean that you want to use your phone mounted on the M3 or just use the phone to connect the app and to do motion Timelapse? The iPhone 14 Pro Max can balance well on M3, but can not be connected and control via app. Hope this would help~

  • @takayoshihito1260
    @takayoshihito1260 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for the great content but could you please stop balancing your gimbals the way you do? First have them locked in the same position as when the gimbal is running (of course the gimbal is off at this time). Then unlock each axis at a time and balance it for the action of that axis. Finally, turn on your gimbal and run an autocalibration. Simple and easy! Btw bought the crane m3 with your help so thanks again for the videos... Hopefully my explanation can help my old man a bit 😉

  • @sahand90
    @sahand90 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    what do you suggest for sony ze-v10 ? weebill s or crane m3...?

    • @tnapierala
      @tnapierala ปีที่แล้ว

      I have M3, but it will not balance with bigger lenses

  • @metime-sharethegoodlife
    @metime-sharethegoodlife 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Please suggest me gimbal to use for smartphone and dslr both...

    • @SiHorrocks
      @SiHorrocks  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Crane M3? Depends on the DSLR (I don't own one)

  • @user-nn8up3qx9g
    @user-nn8up3qx9g ปีที่แล้ว

    What is the best kind?

  • @POMPZY
    @POMPZY ปีที่แล้ว

    I cant seem to get the Crane 3 to balance probably even after trying for days and also it keeps constantly locked screen on and off every few seconds. Bluetooth doesn't seem to work even though it finds it on my smartphone. Too much hassled with the crane m3 unfortunally I wonder if perhaps Smooth 5 would be way easier without having to balance every parts of the gimbal.. Apart from does the Smooth 5 needs to be calibrated ? ((Crane m3 seems far too much confusing to balance every parts and never seems to be balance it correctly. I am using a android Samsung S23 Ultra phone)) I think i gave up using the crane m3 and might return it as much as i like it because it has a small screen.. Might try out the Smooth 5 but i sure wouldn't want to have the same unbalance issue with the smooth 5 unless there's only 1 part where you balance and the rest is automatic done ? So smooth 5 is almost set up automatically for me or do i have to do exactly the very same thing as to Crane m3 ? Before i used the smooth 4 which seems easy set up but had minor issues with it since i used it a lot over time.

  • @marylim2011
    @marylim2011 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I don't understand why rigged up something so big and heavy from something that is small.

  • @eeyooonbh5358
    @eeyooonbh5358 ปีที่แล้ว

    I own a Samsung Note 20 Ultra phone, and I took the zhiyun smooth 5s device, but it did not work with it because of its inability to connect to Bluetooth. I tried several times and the phone did not see it. Does anyone have an explanation or solution for the matter?

    • @chenlyn-cj8ve
      @chenlyn-cj8ve ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi~ you may try to quick press FN button 5 times to reset the Bluetooth. Set phone to End User instead of Developer Option.Hope this would help~

  • @SANJ795
    @SANJ795 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you Dr strange

  • @Blackardius
    @Blackardius 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Can anyone tell me if smooth 5 (not 5s) works with iPhone 14 Pro?

  • @brentbeatty4171
    @brentbeatty4171 ปีที่แล้ว

    I had issues with the smooth 5 some... I should have upgraded to the crane

  • @CubamusPrime
    @CubamusPrime ปีที่แล้ว

    My pro max would totally forward with crane m3. But I order counter weights

  • @EriX88888
    @EriX88888 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    this is the comparison that matters to us heavy phone users haha iphone 13 pro max gimbal is a pain to find

  • @BeersInJapan
    @BeersInJapan 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    You said you don’t worry about a mic on your Smooth 5 but gimbal arm is blocking the mic port on the IPhone. I must be missing something.

    • @SiHorrocks
      @SiHorrocks  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I don't worry because I use the Rode GO 2 transmitter as a standalone recorder. I record onto the transmitter than sync the audio with the video in Premiere. So I don't need to connect the mic to the smartphone

    • @BeersInJapan
      @BeersInJapan 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@SiHorrocks I see

    • @BeersInJapan
      @BeersInJapan 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@SiHorrocks syncing audio sounds challenging.

    • @SiHorrocks
      @SiHorrocks  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@BeersInJapan not too difficult. In Premiere there's an auto sync so it takes 30 seconds per clip. Otherwise you can add a clap at the beginning of each clip and match the clap. Takes a bit longer, but I find filming is faster because using the GO 2 is very easy (as a standalone) - so in all its about the same time

    • @BeersInJapan
      @BeersInJapan 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@SiHorrocks I wonder if Luma Fusion can do that. I am using Luma Fusion on my IPad for editing.

  • @ridewithrimbu
    @ridewithrimbu ปีที่แล้ว

    yes you said perfect, indeed Crane M3 is best

  • @alekhrajput2087
    @alekhrajput2087 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I saw the witcher. I clicked.

  • @Jambo5-1
    @Jambo5-1 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Dear Mr Horrocks, I am going to buy a new smartphone with my birthday money, there is one issue that I have with my android smartphone is when I am recording a video at 60fps, sometimes the video frame rate drops to 30fps and this is in bright sunshine at 1pm, it only lasts for around 2 seconds but can you please tell me if iPhones also do this.

    • @SiHorrocks
      @SiHorrocks  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I haven't experienced that with my iPhone 12 Pro Max, it's always very stable with frame rates

    • @Jambo5-1
      @Jambo5-1 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@SiHorrocks have you experienced frame drop rate from 60fps to 30fps on your Samsung.

    • @SiHorrocks
      @SiHorrocks  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Jambo5-1 no

  • @manishaviator
    @manishaviator 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    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 FROM ZY PLAY APP WITH PHONES.
    3. It’s only for Mirrorless/ types cameras.

  • @ecorduna
    @ecorduna ปีที่แล้ว

    In a parallel universe where the society treat The Joker right. (Sorry about my poor joke, you kinda look like Joaquin Phoenix) Haha. Great video and comparisons!

  • @abdmer5166
    @abdmer5166 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    can i use wifi mic with smooth 5 and iphone 13 pro max ?

    • @SiHorrocks
      @SiHorrocks  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The short answer is yes. But depends on how you want to set it up

    • @abdmer5166
      @abdmer5166 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@SiHorrocks i use iphone 13pro max and i want to take real estate shots videos . And i have to record audio from wireless mic that has sender and reciver

    • @abdmer5166
      @abdmer5166 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Can i talk to u to explain the problem?

    • @ThomasGB4
      @ThomasGB4 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@abdmer5166 bro use an external recorder and Sync it when you edit

    • @abdmer5166
      @abdmer5166 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ThomasGB4 ita good idea but maybe i will take more than 10 shots to depend on one that will be more harder 😅

  • @mattbba8451
    @mattbba8451 ปีที่แล้ว

    The systems are just wrong. The phone clamp arm needs to be longer and the motor at that end needs to be stronger and the main sliding adjustment arm clearly needs to either weigh more or be another 8 centimeters long. A gimbal is supposed to balance using weights. So if they want to remove the weight type, then the angles have to be increased from the pivot point outward. Somehow these wonder kids making these don't understand leverage. This could all be solved with very simple fixes but somehow they refuse to adapt and just make a good gimbal.

  • @Marian1st.
    @Marian1st. ปีที่แล้ว

    Isn’t DJI 5 the obvious choice when compared to smooth 5?
    It snaps in so fast and you’re good to go. It seems like Smooth 5 takes a very long time to get it ready.

    • @VideosByBob
      @VideosByBob ปีที่แล้ว +1

      DJI 5 lots of reviews saying it really doesnt work well with Pro Max phones.

  • @Philmaxwell414
    @Philmaxwell414 ปีที่แล้ว

    What a randomly odd assortment of home decor… kinda creepy.

  • @BeersInJapan
    @BeersInJapan 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Why is that bag so ugly?

  • @user-6tfvk70k78
    @user-6tfvk70k78 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi everyone 👋 don't buy DJI om gimble. Very bad ugly software