Zhiyun Crane M2S: Small & Mighty Cheap!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 15 พ.ค. 2024
- In this video I check out the new Zhiyun Crane M2S compact gimbal. You can read specs and check out pricing here: geni.us/cranem2s
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Gear That I Use & Recommend:
CAMERAS:
For Photo & Video
▸ Sony A6100 (My Favorite) - geni.us/MyFavorite
▸ Sony A6400 (Better) - geni.us/BetterAPSC
▸ Sony A6600 (Best) - geni.us/BestAPSC
▸ Sony A7C (Full Frame) - geni.us/FullFrameA7C
For Video
▸ Sony ZV-E10 (Good) - geni.us/ZVE-10
▸ Sony FX30 (My Favorite) - geni.us/BeastASPC
APS-C LENSES:
▸ Sigma 18-50mm F2.8 (My Favorite) - geni.us/BestZoom
▸ Sony 11mm F1.8 (Best Ultrawide) - geni.us/BestUltraWide
▸ Sigma 16mm F1.4 (Best Wide Angle) - geni.us/Popular
▸ Sigma 30mm F1.4 (Affordable Street Lens) - geni.us/Street
▸ Sigma 56mm F1.4 (Best Portrait Lens) - geni.us/Portrait
FULL FRAME LENSES:
▸ Sigma 20mm F2 (My Favorite) - geni.us/FFSigma20mm
▸ Rokinon AF 14mm F2.8 (Best Ultrawide) - geni.us/Rokinon
▸ Tamron 28-75mm F2.8 G2 (Best Do-Everything Lens) - geni.us/TamronV2
▸ Sigma 85mm F1.4 ART (AMAZING Portrait Lens) - geni.us/SHARP85
▸ Sony 50mm Macro (The Only Macro I Own) - geni.us/SonyMacro
AUDIO:
▸ Zoom F3 (Love this Recorder) - geni.us/zoomf
▸ Audio-Technica AT875R Mic (What I Use) - geni.us/at875rmic
▸ DJI Mic (Best On-The-Go) - geni.us/djimice
▸ Acoustimac Sound Panels (Must-have) - geni.us/soundpanels
LIGHTING:
▸ SmallRig RC220D (Great Value) - geni.us/rc220dlight
▸ SmallRig RC220B (My Key Light) - geni.us/rc220
▸ Sofirn SP33 V3 (Best Mini Flashlight) - geni.us/bestflashlight
NICE-TO-HAVE ACCESSORIES:
▸ Feiyu Scorp Pro (Big Gimbal) - geni.us/scorppro
▸ Zyihun Crane M2S (Travel Gimbal) - geni.us/cranem2s
▸ Atomos Ninja V (Recording Monitor) - geni.us/ninja5
▸ SanDisk SD Cards - geni.us/sandisksd
▸ Sony ECM-B10 (Camera Mic) - geni.us/ecmb10mic
Complete Gear List:
▸ kit.co/ArthurR
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Thanks for an informative and - just like the M2S - compact interview! I picked up the Moza Mini-P at a bargain price a couple of months ago. Happy to see more manufacturers catering for the action-camera-to-APS-C-crowd users!
You are a saviour for all APC users like me. Got Tamaron Lens after watching your video and absolutely loving it. Looking forward to checking this out, thanks Arthur
I'm so glad you made this review. Thanks man!
super insightful review! and congrats on the baby!
Thank you sooo much for this! I was considering the M3, but this looks like a WAY better match for my basic needs.
wow, super fancy Arthur review content, detailed and helpful, this ZHIYUN M2S really expecting, especially for this small size, super stable performance, and affordable price
Excellent review. Answered all my questions 💫
I especially like the quick release plate on M2S and M3. It saves so much time as I have no need to rebalance it after removing the setup. M2S almost has the same stability and payload capacity as M3. Given the price and features, M2S would be a better option for my APSC setup.
Had my finger hovering on the "Buy it Now" button on the M2S and so thank you for the great review, it will be here Tuesday! Taking my new Sony ZV 310 on a 2 month Europe trip in April, and with this item am ready. Your channel is really well done, easy to watch and listen to, you are thorough without too much over production or filler stuff.... you seem to have this down perfectly! Maybe you could bring your wife onboard, ala Tony And Chelsea Northrup!
Thanks again for your channel and great work on your content, I your newest sub!
Great video; your delivery is fantastic.
It is amazing to see M2S having a similar payload to M3! I thought they would be different since the price is different. And it's great for beginners who don't need too many additional features on a gimbal.
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M2S is more for beginners who're on a tight budget but wish to get an easy-to-use gimbal on the go. I think this gimbal just precisely hit this group of people. It's a much better choice than those phone gimbals, either from price or functionalities.
Great review. Needing a dual phone-mirrorless setup that wasn't overly large and overly overkill. this gimbal seems to fit the bill.
Thanks, Arthur for making such a good review as always! It is kind of surprising how similar the M2S is to the M3, makes me kind of regret getting the M3 haha. The quick-release system of the M3 is my favorite part of it, glad that M2S also has it, it really helps me a lot in terms of efficiency in my workflow.
Are you now satisfied?
With CRANE M2S, if feels like you are basically just shooting with your camera in hand. Incredible!!!
Hi Authur! I got my crane m3 on the first day released. I tested it with my sony 7c and sigma 85mm f1.4 DG DN and it worked. But it seems like it reached right at the edge of capacity payload. if I put my ND filter on the sigma lens then it will stop working sometimes. It can work well with only the body and the lens (no hood, no filter). So the maximum weight payload of M3 is about 1150 gr. Great video by the way. It makes me not regret buying the crane m3 instead of m2s. I think the crane m2s can't handle my combo a7c and 24mm GM or sigma 85 DG DN.
Great review - Thanks Arthur. 😊
As always, a great video! Thank you for the comparison of the two gimbal! I would like to know does the cable also allow the Crane M2s to control the zoom on the ZV-1?
These products are becoming over kill lol.... Its only a $100 difference! I've learned over the years that it is best to wait and save for the gear you want to upgrade to vs buying the lesser version. In the long run you will pay double for what you originally wanted.... In the mean time make the gear you have work for you!
i mean kinda , but the m2s tilts more , is lighter , charges faster , lasts longer , cheaper , smaller-ish , has a rubber grip infront and the m3 + bag and mic is not 350 , its actually 450
Thanks for sharing.
I tested my Crane m3 not the "M2s" yesterday, I love it.
The only issue I had was the portrait mode, it just not work well for smartphones. I don't know the reason! turns off after 1-2min.
Horizontal way the smartphone works well.
Wow it's shocking how similar it is to the m3 seems great for smaller cameras
So happy for you with the second baby coming!
I bought the m3combo and its amazing.i combined it withe sony zv1 and its always on the white bag.it charges during video and i was filming a cultural event almost 3 hours with one stop rec.my shoulder and hands the next day were normal.consider that ronin sc,carbon fiber pole extension,boya mic, a7iii and sony 35mm f1.8 is the standard set up.(sometimes and a feelworld monitor w/battery 6ah)zv1 tracking eye af is amazing with the zhiyun!!!the only thing its bother me is the zhiyun app,it s not dji and i cannot servo zoom during filming with the buttons on the m3 gimbal.. although it has the light wheel knob on the left.
pease do a video balancing both the M3 and M2 with apsc.Then go in the field and show what the controlss do and how to use them.Never used a gimbal and bought a m3.Thank you.
nice review.. very informative. thank you!
I have the Sony ZV-E10 and the Sony A6400 with the 12mm F2 Samyang and the Sigma 18-50mm f2.8 so this seems perfect for what I need!
Great vedio ! It seems really friendly for me as the newbie,affordable price ,delicated quick release plate,small size......
Great review. I can't wait to have my own😭😭😭
Good review as always! The part you compare the motor torque of the M3 and M2S is interesting, seems their max payloads are almost the same, while m2s is $100 cheaper. I'm gonna get one soon!
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Great video and awesome channel! Do you think it would hold a Sony a6400 + Sony 18-135mm lens (a total of 729.15 grams)? I have the 18-135 and the sigma 56mm and was wondering which would be better to shoot video on. Thanks!
M2S is very suitable for APS-C camera+lens due to total weight not exceeding 2.2 lbs
Thanks, defo looks more in price point for apsc line. Was that taken on a6400 with no ibis or the 6600? Just trying to gauge as I'm running the 18-50 on 6400, if that's the case then looked really good. What ND did you use on that lense BTW?
Thanks
Idk bro.. by seeing your family on the video montage got me a smile and i starting thinking how beautiful life is ✨
The Amazon listing shows the quick release is included with the M2S.
Very informative 👍🏻 can I use the universal quick release plate for the m2s too? Best cinematic greetings from germany
naisu! gonna grab it now 🔥
Thanks for the great review :) Can the gimbal handle a6600 and tamron 11-20?
Excellent review as always. With the newly launched Sony 1635PZ F4, can the m2s take the a7C with that lens, which is designed for video in the first place?
Nice review! But is it programmable via app? For set movements for timelapses, for example
Perfect for my ZVE-10 😁
i wonder if it will fit a7c with kit len or teh 24 2.8G good video as ALWAYS!
Thanks Arthur, , I like your contents, I have a6600 that I normally pair up with a 35mm f1.8, I like to be lightweight and carry all in my backpack everyday, with this 700-800g I feel comfortable. I am thinking about gettin a all-over zoom either the new 3 f2.8 that showed up this months sigma18-50, sony16-55, tokina17-70 either the oldest sony 18-104 f 4. my set up will be almost the same weight with the sigma but i loose my oss, or i will keep the stabilization with the tokina or the oldest sony f4 18-104 and have a little more zoom options but it will be heavier. Does this Zhiyun Crane M2S really weights 550 g or after you add pieces in the bag it weights differently?
My philosophy is "lightweight always with you in your backpack i better that heavy in a box left at home".
I was seeing in some other comparrisons the movements of the gimball.
With a bigger full frame body the is so smalll that the ocular gets in the way while movin the camera from "pavement level" to "ceiling level" can you please show all the movements that are possible with the a6600 mounted on a Zhiyun Crane M2S?
Or just tell me if the camera blocks the vertical twist because of ocular and so on?
Thanlks a lot.
Sorry for my 1 mile long text.
Thank you for being present here.
Have a nice day,
Max
More cheaper price compared with M3 but most of. function of M3, it’s totally meet all demand for a beginner, I like it!
how to fix axis lock ?
Very informative.
Can I use xt3 & xf 16- 55 ?
Great video, thanks for this. I was trying to figure out what to buy, and this is very helpfull. the m2s appears to be the perfect candidate for my needs.
Still got one question, as I'm not sure if I understand it correctly or not:
Can I use the Universal Quick Release plate for M3 on the m2s ?
I'm about to order it, but wanted some confirmation first before spending nearly 100$ on it.
Thanks
Yes, it's the same quick-release plate. You can go to their store and ask their customer service.
*LOL I JUST Bought the Crane M2 a few months ago only to have them come out with THIS lmao!!! I might get this but is the Sigma 16mm heavier then the 18-50mm? or the about the same weight?*
What’s up Arthur. Were you able to get the gimbal to work with the FX30? Use the gimbal buttons to control camera?
Thanks, how about the control, could it support control the camera directly? ISO etc.?
@Arthur R do dyou know if I will be able to keep my peak design capture clip on to my camera or do I need to use the quick release plate?
best of all time
You ever had an issue where your camera goes black and reboots moment you press the shutter? I had that happen couple of times today (was in cold weather).
How do you turn the thumbscrew on the universal quick-release baseplate without hitting the camera grip (where the pinky of your right hand would go if you were holding the camera without the gimbal)? The thumbscrew that allows (or stops) the camera to move up and down. @4:55 it looks like your grip is sticking forward enough to block the thumbscrew if you were to turn it, and it's blocking on mine. I can't figure this one out. Thanks for any hints or tips.
do you recommend upgrading form M2 to M2s ?
Amazing, i want to use it with my a6000!!
Works with Sony a6000, settings on camera changed to PC remote - cable must be hooked up to gimbal.
Will this Gimble follow me face with the face tracking if I'm in front of the camera? Also does it work with the camera to control start and stop recording on the Gimble?
Hi, a quick question. Is there any low cost quick release plate which is suitable for M2s other than zhiyun? Pls reply❤
hey, does face tracking work with 4k after connecting the gimbal?
Do you recommend this Zhiyun Crane M2S?
Hello, do you know if it is possible to use the gimbal with the camera in vertical? thanks.
what camera you used to take the video 5:45-6:43?
Is it possible to balance it with a battery grip? Sony a6400 with battery grip and 18-105 lens
Will the zv-e10 still fit it is in a protective cage? Thank you
Can you please setup this gimble with Canon M50 mark II with all wire connected.
Hey can you please make a balancing video on this?
congrats on baby #2
Hello! I have a Canon EOS 60D. What do u think, is this camera compatible with this gymbal? I mean of course I know its not on the compatibility list because its an older camera, but can I mount it and stabilize it? This camera is with mirror and a bit big: 5.7 x 4.2 x 3.1" (144.5 x 105.8 x 78.6mm) and almost 1000g with the kit lens. Any answer would be appreciate. Thanks
If you dont buy the combo, do you still get the phone mount?
6:00 hey i want one too 🚗🚗🚗🚗 😂
beautiful family arthur. lucky man. May God keep you all happy and safe for eternity!
Is possible to put the camera vertical with this gimbal?
Will it be able to hold weight of A7III+ fe85 F1.8mm ?
Will this work with a Sony Nex 5r camera?
I wanna know if it can load sony6400+FE18-135? Can it control sony 6400 with wired control?
Thank you for a great review. Do you think this would be a suitable gimbal for A6600 with the Sony 18-105 f4 G lens. I have a feeling it might be too heavy. Thanks again.
totalling around 905 gram i think - it wont work
@@archfxt3619 OK, thank you.
Will the NIKON D7100 with Kit 18-105MM Lens fit this Gimble?
Is it worth buying this or just get the older Ronin SC?
its is strong enough to hold sony a6400 + 18-105 lens ?
hi Arthur, i'm a big fans of u and i have liked all your videos. I bought the sigma 17-50mm and a a6100 because of you. I would like to keep everything as light as possible. so I wonder if the m2s can hold a6100+sigma 16-50mm with all the way out to 50mm? if not, can the m3 hold it? thank you very much!
You can refer this list:zhiyun-website-shenzhen.oss-cn-shenzhen.aliyuncs.com/instruction/20230905/1693882689102-NKjPzM47.pdf
Sony a6400 + tamron 17-70mm?????
Will it work??
So everytime you put the camera back on it has to be rebalanced?😮
Great video. Did you happen to try the A7C with smaller primes? Like the 28mm f2 or any of the smaller new primes that came out. Should be ok right? Thx.
You can refer this compatible list: zhiyun-website-shenzhen.oss-cn-shenzhen.aliyuncs.com/instruction/20230905/1693882689102-NKjPzM47.pdf
Used M2 is very cheap nowadays. The stabilization is better or the same on M2S?
would this handle the a6400, and sigma 16- 1.4 ? love your videos , and subscribed.
Sure💯
Hi Thank you this video is really well done! I need a light gimbal for travelling, do you think that the M2S can be used with a Sony A7CR and a 20-60 mm sony? or it is better the M3S?
You may refer the compatible list: zhiyun-website-shenzhen.oss-cn-shenzhen.aliyuncs.com/instruction/20230905/1693882689102-NKjPzM47.pdf
its only about if you can balance your setup
does anyone know a good and cheap stabilizer for a panasonic fz300 camera please?
What is the body material of m2s, Means plastic or aluminum, etc....
Would a Sony a7iii work with it
Excellent video 👍 can M2S hold Sony A1 and Sony 20f1.8 lens? Thank you in advance.
no , a1 is around 700 grams , the 20 is around 370 , thats over a kilo
I tested this on my channel, but with s3 and m3 with a Tamron lens. so short answer no. its able to lift it but you are limited in hitting your evf for low angles. unfortunately
@@MrTechTok whats your lens though , the ones he mentioned is like 370 grams lmao
Awesome Video! Could you balance an a6400 with a Tamron 17-70 on it? Or would that be too heavy for it?
It would be too heavy unfortunately!
@@ArthurR I was about to ask the same. I do have the a6400 too, and I still don't know which lens I should buy, I'm between Tamron 17-70mm or sigma 18-50mm. What would you recommend? Knowing that I wanna use it for my work, I'm a tattooer, so I want something for both photo and videos. (it worries me the no ibis on a6400)
So:
-Sigma + a6400 + one of these gimbals
Or
-Tamron + a6400
Hope you can answer my questions, greetings from Mexico 🇲🇽
PS: I do have a Ronin SC, but you know is bigger and well, use it every day wouldn't be as easy as these Zhiyun.
@@braiancastor1552 Id go with the Sigma. It is better at close up photography so you could get cool wide angle tattoo shots.
@@ArthurR thank you so much for your time and help me out with your opinion 🙏🏼
@@ArthurR do you have a recommendation on a gimbal that could handle this setup? Tamron 17-70 and a6400
Can it fit a 16mm sigma with sony zve10
what is the max payload ?
Does it support a7iv??
Hi ,
Can use Crane M2S gimbal for my Sony a6400 with sigma 16 mm lens ?
Yes, what is the answer of this? Did you get an answer?
ughhh Sony zv-1 and this OR ZV-1 with active stabilization and the Ulanzi wide angle lens? I am in Japan and some places ban gimbal use.
what is the difference between 2 vs 2s?
Does anyone know what camera he used to shoot this video?
i hate that this cannot control the zoom in my kit lens like on sony zve10. crane m2 had it
Arthur..does it works for SONY A6400 with 16mm sigma? o r Sony lens 18-135mm?..I'm planning to buy it to use for traveling... what do you think?... or Should I go for the ZHIYUN CRANE M2...
Hi, Fernando. Please refer to our compatibility list: zhiyun-website-shenzhen.oss-cn-shenzhen.aliyuncs.com/instruction/20220721/1658372919655-wtcGWXPA.pdf