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Zhiyun Crane-M2 3-in-1 Handheld Gimbal Stabilizer for Smartphone/Sport Action Cameras/Light Weight Mirrorless DSLR Cameras, 3-Axis All-in-One

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Color Black
Brand zhi yun
Compatible Devices Camera, Cellphone
Product Dimensions 2.7"D x 5.4"W x 10.5"H
Item Weight 1.1 Pounds
Maximum Weight Recommendation 720 Grams

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  • &#x2705 &#x2705 Please check the Camera Compatibility List in the description carefully before purchasing, to make sure your camera and lenses are fully supported, or some functionality may not be applied. if your camera is not on the list, please contact the seller with your Camera and lens model.
  • BUILT-IN OLED DISPLAY: You are able to see in which mode you are in and return of the simple mode button, also battery power level and connection status can be a clear check on OLED display
  • &#x2705【MUST KNOW】Balance the gimbal before use: Slide the smartphoone in as close as possible to against the tilt axis motor. Loosen the Roll (Y) Axis Thumb Screw (which is on the back) to adjust the gravity center by sliding the horizontal arm.When phone stays in level in power OFF status, it is balanced.We recommend you VIEW the video tutorials, There are lots of tutorial videos on YOUTUBE that will help you master the gimbal.
  • MICRO USB POWER OUTPUT: Allow you to charge your Smartphone while charging the gimbal itself while in use
  • UNIQUE LOCKING PIN AND LATCH DESIGN: This design prevents the axes from swinging around during travel. By simply folding and locking up the arms, it fits into your backpack or even pocket.BUILD IN WIFI AND BLUETOOTH: Bluetooth connection with ZY Play App and Wifi connection with the camera, for more Camera control over your gimbal
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Customer Ratings
Value for money
4.8
4.3
4.0
Light weight
4.0
4.3
4.1
Battery life
3.7
4.3
4.3
Stability
4.5
3.8
3.3
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compatible devices
Camera, Cellphone
Camera, Cellphone
For Sony Camera: RX100 Ⅲ (RX100M3) / RX100 Ⅳ (RX100M4) / RX100M5A / RX100 Ⅵ (RX100M6) / RX100 Ⅶ (RX100M7) / ZV-1 / DSC-WX500 / DSC-HX90 / DSC-RX10 Ⅲ / DSC-RX10 Ⅳ / ZV-E10 / a6100 / a6300 / a6400 / a6500 / a6600 / Α7S / A7S II / A7R / A7R II / A7R III / A7R IV / a7R M4A / a7 Ⅱ (A7M2) / a7 Ⅲ (A7M3) / a9 / a9 II / A7C / a1 / a7S III / FX3 / a7 Ⅳ(A7M4); For Canon Camera: EOS M50 / EOS M50 Mark II / EOS M6 Mark II / Powershot G7 X Mark III / EOS 200D II / EOS 850D / EOS 90D / EOS 5D Mark IV / EOS 5DS R / EOS RP / EOS R / EOS R5 / EOS R6; For Nikon Camera: Z6 / Z6 Ⅱ / D7500 / Z fc; For Panasonic Camera: GH5S / GH5 / GH4 / G9 / S5; For Fujifilm Camera: X-T20 / X-T30 / X-A5 / X-A7 / X-T100 / X-H1 / X-T3 / X-T4 / X-E3 /; For SIGMA Camera: FP, Camera
GoPro, Smartphone, Compact Camera, Mirrorless Camera
Camera
Camera, Cellphone
folded size
280.37 x 74.88 x 157.06
280.8*266.2*71.3mm
10" x 9.05" x 2.67"
max. recommended weight
720 grams
3 kilograms
2500 grams
2.6 pounds
3 kilograms
1.58 pounds
weight
1.1 pounds
1000 grams
1200 grams
1.2 kilograms
1.5 kilograms
2.13 kilograms

Product Description

  • IMPORTANT NOTE:
  • 1. You can download the User Guide and CRANE-M2 Camera Compatibility List (Application Guide) at Technical Specification on our product page.
  • 2. Please check the Camera Compatibility List before purchasing, to make sure your camera and lenses are fully supported, Please kindly noted that if your camera and lens are not on the list, it may have compatibility problems.
  • 3. Please put your camera on video mode, so Crane M2 can control camera video recording after WiFi connection.
  • 4. Please Set your GoPro 7/6 Wifi to 2.4GHz. or ZY Play App would not able to detect your GoPro 7/6.
  • 5. Zhiyun Crane M2 didn't support quick charge, it is suggested to use a 5V 2A charger or a 5V 1A charger.
  • 6. The Frist install of the ZY play App would need the smartphone's Wifi and Bluetooth permission, please allow it, or the connection may fail.
  • 7. Motor Torque Adjustment can be checked on User guide page 11 (Zhiyun Crane M2 can offer great compatibility to multiple devices, and different devices with different weights would need to change the strength of the motors to make it work perfectly)

Zhiyun Crane M2 Grip Control and APP Control Supported Cameras:

  • Sony: ILCE- 5100/6000/6300/6400/6500 DSC-RXO/RXOM2/RX100M4/RX100M5/RX100M6/WX500/HX90/HX99
  • Panasonic: DMC-GX85/ZS110GK/LX10GK, GF10KGK DC- GX9KGK/GX9GK/GF9KGK/GF9XGK/ZS70GK/ZS220GK/LX100M2GK
  • Canon M50
  • GoPro HERO 5/6/7
  • Mobile Phone: Most popular mobile phone on the market * This table will be updated in line with the firmware update and is subject to change without prior notice * It can handle a large payload of 0.72kg / 1.58 lbs *More information, please look at Installation and CRANE-M2 Camera Compatibility List

Specifications:

  • Valid Payload: 130g - 720g
  • Tilt/Roll/Pan Mechanical Range: 360 °(Infinite Rotation)
  • Bluetooth: Bluetooth 4.2
  • Wi-Fi: 2.4 GHz
  • Capacity of the battery: 1100mAh
  • Battery Runtime: 7h (Laboratory data)
  • Charging Time: 2h (Laboratory data)
  • Tilt Mechanical Range: 310°
  • Roll Mechanical range: 324°
  • Mechanical range: 360° unlimited rotation

All in One

all in 1

Ultimate Versatility

Zhiyun CRANE-M2, with unprecedented all-in-one design, offers great compatibility to multiple devices, such as compact cameras, light mirrorless cameras, smartphones, and action cameras.

(Dedicated accessories are needed for mounting phone and action cameras)

Main features:

Lock

LED

Follow Mode

Easy Setup. Get Ready Anytime

CRANE-M2 is designed with a whole new quick-release system - Lite. You can quickly mount or dismount your camera with a single press of the lock button.

And with a unique scale mark and memory lock, balancing can be easily finished and preserved, once and forever, saving much trouble of readjustment every time.

Intuitive OLED Display

The intuitive OLED display will show the gimbal mode, Bluetooth & connection status, battery level and various gimbal parameters.

Unleash Infinite Possibilities

CRANE-M2 Support PhoneGo Mode, Following Mode, Pan Following Mode, Locking Mode, POV mode, and Vortex Mode

More Features

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WIFI

charger

Lock

Small Body with Bigger Vision

With a sleek body and compact size, CRANE-M2 offers great comfort to your hand and unrivalled control over your camera.

WiFi-and-Bluetooth control module

CRANE-M2 allows you to control your camera wirelessly through the gimbal handle. Once paired via ZY Play, your camera and the gimbal will automatically pair again when turned on.

Important: Please check the Compatibility List for connection Support)

Vlogging Non-Stop

CRANE-M2 boasts an impressive runtime up to 7 hours to keep you powered throughout your adventures. Besides charging your phone, CRANE-M2 can also be charged with a power bank

Smart Lock Design

You can lock all three axis during going to another scene, just lock and go

Standard Package:

  • 1 X CRANE-M2
  • 1 X Carrying Case
  • 1 X USB 3.0 to Type-C Cable
  • 1 X Hand Strap
  • 1 X Tripod
  • 1 X 1/4 Camera Mount Strew
  • 1 X Phone Holder
  • 1 X Quick Release Plate
  • 1 X Quick Start Guide
  • 1 X Eachshot Clean Cloth

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4.1 out of 5 stars
4.1 out of 5
332 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the ease of use, performance, and portability of the camera support. For example, they mention it's simple to use, works well, and is extremely portable. That said, opinions are mixed on quality, stabilization, and lock.

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14 customers mention12 positive2 negative

Customers like the ease of use of the camera support. They say it's simple to use, easy to set up, and very easy to toggle through the gimbal settings with the little LCD display. They also appreciate the button controls to easily switch between modes. Overall, customers find the product to be a decent value for the price.

"...(Amazing)The joystick on the m2 makes this a breeze and really intuitive...." Read more

"...The gimbal has a few different modes, all build-in directly into the gimbal so you don't really need to connect it with the cellphone to fully..." Read more

"...it's convenient locking axis, can be tossed in a small bag, and be set up quickly (with practice)...." Read more

"...as a travel gimbal or for someone looking for a lightweight and simple setup...." Read more

12 customers mention12 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the performance of the gimbal. They mention that it works well with their cameras and phones, and the remote control and pairing features work surprisingly well. The Bluetooth connection works great, making it easy to start and stop recording while on the go. Overall, customers are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.

"...The remote control and pairing features work surprisingly well and pair with every cameraand phone that I've tested...." Read more

"...This seems to work really well...." Read more

"This gimbal is so small! It would work great as a travel gimbal or for someone looking for a lightweight and simple setup...." Read more

"...Currently, I have it mounted to my iphone XR and it works amazing!..." Read more

12 customers mention11 positive1 negative

Customers like the portability of the gimbal. They mention that it's extremely portable, can be tossed in a small bag, and be set up quickly. They also say that it is lightweight, compact, and easy to use. Some customers also mention that the axis is convenient.

"...] The Zhiyun Crane-M2 is one of the best portable/travel gimbals on the market...." Read more

"...This gimbal, with it's convenient locking axis, can be tossed in a small bag, and be set up quickly (with practice)...." Read more

"...It would work great as a travel gimbal or for someone looking for a lightweight and simple setup...." Read more

"...As mentioned before, it’s compact. I’ve used a more popular gimbal on the market right now and it’s just too big...." Read more

9 customers mention9 positive0 negative

Customers like the size of the gimbal. They say it is compact and light. Some mention that it fits in any camera bag.

"...features and small form factor." Read more

"...So small and light! I'm using it with my Sony a6500 with the Sony/Zeiss 16-70mm f4 zoom. I'd use a smaller lens but this is what I've got...." Read more

"This gimbal is so small! It would work great as a travel gimbal or for someone looking for a lightweight and simple setup...." Read more

"...But the size of the Crane M2 is just so small, it’ll fit in any of my camera bags...." Read more

5 customers mention5 positive0 negative

Customers like the versatility of the gimbal. They say it's an excellent multi-use gimbal for smartphone and compact mirrorless camera users, with lots of modes.

"...features and small form factor." Read more

"...course, those are just small nit-picks and overall, this is a really versatile gimbal to have in your camera backpack." Read more

"...The footage is super steady, its got lots of modes on how you want your footage to look like which is always a nice option to have...." Read more

"Bought this as a gift for my sister. This is a great versatile gimbal for SMALL camera setups...." Read more

19 customers mention12 positive7 negative

Customers are mixed about the quality of the camera support. Some mention it's an excellent product, well worth the purchase, and flawless. However, others say that the build quality is a bit plastic-y, cheaply done, and shaky.

"...I think its a phenomenal value and really believe that this is the best option considering the price. features and small form factor." Read more

"...It’s built super well and feels like a premium product. I really liked the POV mode and see myself using that the most." Read more

"...this is not made to hold robust/prosumer cameras, so the build quality is a bit plastic-y. I believe this is also to keep it portable and lightweight..." Read more

"...Highly recommend this gimbal and the price is even worth it!" Read more

17 customers mention9 positive8 negative

Customers are mixed about the stabilization of the camera support. Some mention that it has nice stabilization, Apple did a good job with stabilizing the video, and it feels very solid. However, others say that it's difficult to balance and has an unfriendly balance system. They also mention that the gimbal will only barely hold the camera upright while still.

"...The stabilization has been perfect with the crane m2 , I've not noticed any jerking or shaking while I'm filming videos...." Read more

"...I saw another complaint about the M2 being difficult to balance, but I wouldn't disparage it as much as they did. The baseplate is the culprit here...." Read more

"...locks all of the axises so that when you put it in your bag it doesn’t shake around...." Read more

"A little hard to balance" Read more

8 customers mention5 positive3 negative

Customers are mixed about the lock of the gimbal. Some mention that it's a fantastic feature, convenient, and nicely designed. They appreciate the memory lock function on the roll axis, which ensures that the axises are locked when unfolded. However, others say that it keeps coming off and the tilt lock didn't lock at all.

"...when I first opened the packaging is the gimbal has a really nicely designed locking mechanism to secure it during transport and storage, it's hard..." Read more

"...This gimbal, with it's convenient locking axis, can be tossed in a small bag, and be set up quickly (with practice)...." Read more

"...It gets locked also quite often, maybe because of the weight of the camera. For not so creative shots it seems to work fine and it feels very solid...." Read more

"...Super cool how it locks all of the axises so that when you put it in your bag it doesn’t shake around...." Read more

Excellent multi-use gimbal for smartphone and compact mirrorless camera users.
5 Stars
Excellent multi-use gimbal for smartphone and compact mirrorless camera users.
Bought the Zhiyun Crane M2 gimbal last week as an early Thanksgiving gift to myself, and two days into trying it out I'm already totally in love with it! Granted I bought it to use it mostly with my smartphone (a Galaxy Note 9) to make vlogs, and it does a wonderful job at doing that. I do not own a compact mirrorless and I use my DJI Ronin S with my Sony A7 III for video production work so I really can not comment on the compact mirrorless capability of this gimbal.The first thing I noticed when I first opened the packaging is the gimbal has a really nicely designed locking mechanism to secure it during transport and storage, it's hard to describe but all you have to do is lock/unlock the red lever on the roll axis, without touching any other balanced axis to quickly store the gimbal in a relatively flat positon. The pan axis is also lockable as well. It also features a "memory lock" function on the roll axis so that when you unfold the gimbal, you can very quickly get it back to a fully balanced stage.This is a really important feature for me because it saves tons of my time when I need the gimbal quickly to snap some footages, and not having to spend a few min to mess with balancing it.The gimbal has a few different modes, all build-in directly into the gimbal so you don't really need to connect it with the cellphone to fully utilize it's potential:Within the Mode button, there are three modes:Pan Follow: allows you to fix the tilt axis and turn left and right when you rotate the gimbal on the pan axis.Lock: allows you to fix the gimbal at one location and it will not move regardless of your hand movementPOV: allows the gimbal to follow you at the direction of where your hand is pointing it to.2 hidden modes in POV: Double click M button once, you'll enter Go mode, which follows your hand movement quicker than POV, Double click M button second time, you'll enter the Vortex mode, which turns the phone/camera up and you can do 360 barrel roll within this mode. To exit those modes, just click M button once to get back to PF mode.With the trigger button in the front, there are two modes, press once, to go into follow mode, which works similar to POV. press and hold the trigger button, the gimbal will enter the follow mode temporarily until you release the trigger button. Press the trigger button 3 times, you'll enter the selfie mode, which the gimbal will turn your camera 180 degrees to face you.Press trigger button and M button for 3 sec will put gimbal into a sleep mode so motor stops working to save battery life.I use the PF and POV mode a lot and really haven't found the need for the other modes, but for other content creators, those extra modes are out there and easy to switch to.For compact mirrorless camera owners, this gimbal can also control some of the recording/picture taking and zoom functionality of your camera, you have to check within the compatibility list on their support page to find out if your camera is supported.A few areas of improvement I wish Zhiyun could improve upon:-The gimbal's button placement could be higher to avoid accidental presses, having the mode and record button on top of OLED screen would be ideal.-There are times when I first start the gimbal, it would report a "axis locked" error and I have to restart the gimbal for it to work agian.-There are times when gimbal would vibrate and lose its position, which also requires a restartOf course, those are just small nit-picks and overall, this is a really versatile gimbal to have in your camera backpack.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent multi-use gimbal for smartphone and compact mirrorless camera users.
Reviewed in the United States on November 25, 2019
Bought the Zhiyun Crane M2 gimbal last week as an early Thanksgiving gift to myself, and two days into trying it out I'm already totally in love with it! Granted I bought it to use it mostly with my smartphone (a Galaxy Note 9) to make vlogs, and it does a wonderful job at doing that. I do not own a compact mirrorless and I use my DJI Ronin S with my Sony A7 III for video production work so I really can not comment on the compact mirrorless capability of this gimbal.

The first thing I noticed when I first opened the packaging is the gimbal has a really nicely designed locking mechanism to secure it during transport and storage, it's hard to describe but all you have to do is lock/unlock the red lever on the roll axis, without touching any other balanced axis to quickly store the gimbal in a relatively flat positon. The pan axis is also lockable as well. It also features a "memory lock" function on the roll axis so that when you unfold the gimbal, you can very quickly get it back to a fully balanced stage.

This is a really important feature for me because it saves tons of my time when I need the gimbal quickly to snap some footages, and not having to spend a few min to mess with balancing it.

The gimbal has a few different modes, all build-in directly into the gimbal so you don't really need to connect it with the cellphone to fully utilize it's potential:

Within the Mode button, there are three modes:
Pan Follow: allows you to fix the tilt axis and turn left and right when you rotate the gimbal on the pan axis.
Lock: allows you to fix the gimbal at one location and it will not move regardless of your hand movement
POV: allows the gimbal to follow you at the direction of where your hand is pointing it to.
2 hidden modes in POV: Double click M button once, you'll enter Go mode, which follows your hand movement quicker than POV, Double click M button second time, you'll enter the Vortex mode, which turns the phone/camera up and you can do 360 barrel roll within this mode. To exit those modes, just click M button once to get back to PF mode.

With the trigger button in the front, there are two modes, press once, to go into follow mode, which works similar to POV. press and hold the trigger button, the gimbal will enter the follow mode temporarily until you release the trigger button. Press the trigger button 3 times, you'll enter the selfie mode, which the gimbal will turn your camera 180 degrees to face you.

Press trigger button and M button for 3 sec will put gimbal into a sleep mode so motor stops working to save battery life.

I use the PF and POV mode a lot and really haven't found the need for the other modes, but for other content creators, those extra modes are out there and easy to switch to.

For compact mirrorless camera owners, this gimbal can also control some of the recording/picture taking and zoom functionality of your camera, you have to check within the compatibility list on their support page to find out if your camera is supported.

A few areas of improvement I wish Zhiyun could improve upon:

-The gimbal's button placement could be higher to avoid accidental presses, having the mode and record button on top of OLED screen would be ideal.
-There are times when I first start the gimbal, it would report a "axis locked" error and I have to restart the gimbal for it to work agian.
-There are times when gimbal would vibrate and lose its position, which also requires a restart

Of course, those are just small nit-picks and overall, this is a really versatile gimbal to have in your camera backpack.
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Kloo compras
5.0 out of 5 stars Buenisimo
Reviewed in Mexico on September 4, 2022
Amazon Kunde
2.0 out of 5 stars Gut aber mit einem Problem
Reviewed in Germany on August 2, 2022
David Bello
5.0 out of 5 stars Very good product best I had yet
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 28, 2021
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5.0 out of 5 stars ブレのない撮影ができた!
Reviewed in Japan on September 4, 2019
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5.0 out of 5 stars ブレのない撮影ができた!
Reviewed in Japan on September 4, 2019
【感想】
初めてのスタビライザーでブレのない動画を、
撮影するのにずっと気になっててやはりスタビライザーがあると全然違う!
いい感じにブレのない動画撮影ができました♪他にもアプリとの連携で、
シャッターが切れたりするのでいろいろ試すのが楽しみです♪
【機能】
主な機能はPF,L,POVモードの3つで(他にもあります)ボタン一つで切り替えができます。
PFモードは縦軸固定で、Lは縦横軸固定でジョイントで向きを変えることができます。
POVモードは縦横軸に追随してきてくれるので動画をスマホなどで撮影する時は一番よく使う機能かと思います。
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Reviewed in Mexico on June 23, 2023