ZHIYUN Crane M2 [Official] 4 in 1 Handheld 3-Axis Gimbal Stabilizer for Smartphone, Action Camera, Gopro and Mirrorless Camera

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I found that any lens larger than the 35mm f/1.4 would tip the scales, and even that was pushing it, which is why it’s not on the compatibility list. However, using a smaller lens such as the 35mm f/1.8 was a perfect fit. Film like a pro by tilting, panning and even rolling your camera smoothly. (Image credit: George Cairns) Feature-wise the basic list reads much like M3 with the gimbal supporting action cameras, Smartphones and mirrorless cameras fitted with a lightweight lens. Although on the features, whereas the M3 offers the accessories module that clips to the base, the M2 S doesn’t offer this option.

There are others, too, including slow motion and panorama modes plus the ability to control the motion of the gimbal remotely from your phone’s touchscreen, if you have a mirrorless camera or action camera mounted – handy for reframing if you don’t fancy getting up from your chair continuously.Hot on the heels of the Crane M3 comes the smaller M2 S, a meeting of the larger M3 and Smartphone only Smooth 5. The design is very Crane, and in looks, it reflects the styling of the larger M3, but in size and weight, it’s closer to the Smooth 5. Coming in as more cost-effective than the Crane M3, the M2S sports a lot of the same features as well as USB PD fast-charging up to 12W via the USB-C connector, with the company claiming you can reach a full charge in 100 minutes.

The balance of the camera is a little more sensitive than when used with a smartphone or action camera, as the camera’s weight is closer to the top end of the weight limit. While this isn’t an issue, you need to ensure the balance is good before starting. There’s little to fault with the small gimbal, you get full control over the shutter release through the handle, and while the movement may be a little limited compared with the larger gimbal, it does an amazing job. Couple this with a Smartphone or action camera, especially the Insta360 One R and you have a powerful filming rig. It’s incredibly easy to balance and use, and while I did use it with a Sony A73, I found that it’s coupling with either the iPhone 11 Pro or Insta360 gained the best results.Handy and intuitive, the ergonomic product design guarantees a comfortable user experience The built-in 0.66-inch display screen gets you well informed of the status and parameters of your camera and gimbal The Combo Kit provides you with bag that enables you to safely transport the gimbal and its accessories. (Image credit: George Cairns)

Going for something a little lighter such as the 35mm f/1.8 does give a little more headroom on balance and the speed of reaction. The integrated fill light adopts outstanding Lumen Amplifier technology to offer 1000 lumens of brightness in a 2.8c㎡ light source. The adjustable 5-level light and 4-color filters give you unlimited possibilities of creation in various filmmaking environments. CRI: 90+ Color Temperature Level: 5500K We offer 100% Buyer Protection Policy to our customers. Trust, Relationship & Safety is all what we care about you. Seeing as it weighs a bit more than the smartphone-centric Zhiyun Smooth-Q3, we expect the Crane M2S to be a sturdy device, with Zhiyun claiming that the strong motors and extended axes make it a great option for high-velocity work. This isn’t a huge issue, and the performance from the small gimbal is superb. If you’re wondering why you would bother to use a gimbal with the action cameras when their stabilisation is so good, one point would be the comfort of holding the cameras. The gimbal enables an easy change of position to get low or high angled shots. You also have the advantage of knowing the camera is always pointing forward rather than up and down. Of course, there’s the follow-me mode and vortex, which are just difficult to do handheld, however good the stabilisation.Crane-m2s is super light yet strong enough to hold various cameras, like your phones, action cams, and mirrorless cameras. The 549g super lightweight body, combined with stronger motors and extended axes, makes it a must-have for run-and-gun filmmakers Batería integrada con una autonomía de hasta 10 horas. La carga rápida PD de 12 vatios permite obtener una carga completa en tan solo 100 minutos. Las cámaras compatibles pueden conectarse directamente al puerto USB-C para que sea posible controlarlas desde el mango del gimbal o cargar su batería The gimbal performs well, holding a GoPro, Smart Phone or smaller mirrorless with the kit lens without issue. For something so lightweight, this is impressive.