Merry (almost) Christmas y'all!

I did the modification and it was a game changer. Super easy to do. Highly recommended.

This is the best review of this gimbal on youtube. No BS, real-world experience, and honesty. I was stuck between this and the RS2 and I know which one I am going with now.

Hey, just some food for thought. One reason you would want a heavier gimbal is that heavier equipment bounces around less. You'll get smoother footage in more extreme situations than with a lighter set up! It takes more force to move something heavy. It helps balance the fact you're holding on average, a lighter DSLR.

Matt I have the Weebil-S but it always seems like it's underpowered for my BMPCC 6K and because of the form factor and distribution of weight I have to use a counterweight 🙄. Your review was really helpful for considering upgrading to this gimbal and the price seems right.

I wish this gimbal was around when I was purchasing my weebil S. Love the form factor of these gimbals! Thanks for all the content you create! Decided to make a youtube channel this year because of inspiration from creators like you! Appreciate it! 🙏🏽

Worse thing for me about this gimbal is how the removable plate always covered my battery door... which makes taking your camera on and off the gimbal quickly without having to rebalance pretty useless if you had to simply change a battery...I now have the dji rs2

Love this guy's reviews. However, I think this one is a bit unfair as I don't think this gimbal is meant for weddings at all. Not if you're planning to gimbal most of the day. Wedding shooters travel pretty light usually (I did) and therefore the less powerful gimbals are fine. Would have loved to know Matt's thoughts on using this for a commercial shoot where you only need to use it a few times....

I can't believe how heavy this thing is. IMO, that's the #1 dealbreaker over the Ronin.

Just wanted to say how much your videos have helped me! Thank you for making these. You make every this so clear!

Before I start watching - Matt I respect your views. Please I hope you do this justice as I have found a Ronin S already for £300 and if I have to buy this Crane 2S - will cost me £600... So please please make me understand why... :-)))))

Content creators should consider this one too for vertical gimbal!

Rocking it man! I promise you will do that back arm mod and be like...oh, that was crazy easy lol. You put computers together from scratch...I have faith in you! Or maybe I'll come over and you can build my custom pc and I'll mod your crane hahaha

I have bought this and returned 2nd day I have zhiyun crane 2 and I was happy to upgrade as it was advertised on social media. But my feedback is, this gamble is not for wedding videographer because it’s so heavy and you can’t hold it for whole event. Twisting camera down and handed up is mission in this as you can only flip from right side and left side is lock. When camera is down and handle is up moving camera face up is limited to 50% you can’t turn full lens face up to get low angle shoot. If you have zhiyun crane 2 I would say stuck to that you will regret buying this. This might be good for small project like songs video but for wedding no way

What do you think the best gimbal setup for black magic pocket. I have a ronin s right now and it’s super difficult to balance. I have a side plate and weights but it is seriously tough to get balanced. What are your thought for a easier gimbal for the bmpcc

The weight on top of the handle size is a deal killer for me.

Good review, this thing is definitely too heavy for me to carry all day at a wedding. Really, my aircross 2 has every feature I want so I'm not shopping for a new gimbal, but it's a bummer to see the companies go away from the features we want.

What gimbal do you recommend for a sony a7III to make weddings and documentaries? Thaks

Realize this is a year later but right now B&H has it for $349. That makes it worth it in my book. Bought one.

Just dropped on here to say I bought the Ronin SC2 - expecting it to arrive next week. I think that thing does all I need. However I think you should lower the arm and try this gimbal with the extra double arm grip - I think using two arms will distribute the weight very well. I saw a wedding guy who already had a crane 2S but then went and bought a Ronin SC2 with his own money and was like - wow - that makes no sense. So I think you are correct - i.e. the weight is a big issue. Also a lot of people are freaking out about the conversion - so I think they should have shipped it at the low angle and advertised that it could be extended... Thanks anyway - Great video.

Still RSC2gang. Flies the FX3, a Røde SVMX, and the GM 24/35/14 with ease. Absolutely does need a back handle though.

I was thinking about upgrading from crane 2, thanks Matt 👍🏻

I have watched it to the end and I feel - Blaaahhhh.... That is a perfect expression of how I feel at the end of this video....I think I am just going to buy the Ronin-S as all the things I thought about do not seem to matter. Especially that thing that allows you to put the gimbal on the floor and it just locks on and follows you...

Bought the RSC2, hated it, bought the RS2, love it.

Where is your Glidecam Matt ? 😄 Great video and advices as usual 👍🧔🏻

Thank you for the honest review Matt! In all honesty, the Zhiyun crowd will still buy the Crane 2S, so I know that even a critical review won't hurt their sales:) BTW, I think my youth pastor gets his beard jokes from the same place you do.

You mention that the Crane uses the Manfrotto quick release plate and that it's great for switching to your tripods. I really want to be able to switch between Crane and tripod fast and easy, but havent purchased any new tripod yet, because I fear it's not gonna match with the Crane 2 plate. Any suggestions for tripods? Does 'all' Manfrottos match the Crane 2 plate? Btw huge fan, you've helped me so much especially with export and Premiere in general. Cheers.

Great review Matt 👍🏻 I am searching for a gimbal for my new fx6 and do not know whether the crane 2s or 3s is the perfect gimbal 🤔 best cinematic greetings from germany

Helpful video as always👍🏻👍🏻

You're not talking about the stabilization in itself. And after having possessed and used Ronin, Ronin M and Ronin S, the Crane 2S is by far the better gimbal I've ever had. Responsive, ultra smooth, no micro shakes, it's doing the job perfectly. DJI gimbals have a better finition, have a more user friendly software and feels sturdier, but I have never been convinced by the results of their gimbals. And the footage is most important thing.

The follow focus is so nice to have though. I have a moza air 2 and that's one of my favorite things about it. This gimbal seems really similar to the air 2, looks good though, except the weight thing is definitely weird.

Thanks for the information 👍

This just dropped on B&H today for less than $250

Its heavy, but some kettle bells 3x a week will help. LOL. Great Video.

My Zhiyun Crane 2s is for sale!. I live in Belgium. Great review!

I shoot real estate. My biggest complaint with this gimble is that you cannot move the motor by hand. If this is part of your workflow coming from the Crane2 this creates a huge problem because it takes soooooo much longer to adjust the camera position with a joystick. And it’s crazy heavy. So I’m “between” gimbles right now. My Crane2 just won’t hold verticals anymore and the 2S is slowing me down. Also, the NEW Crane2 gimbles have a new MODE cycle that requires you go through F to get back to PF from F. Again, this is infuriating as it’s means I lose my vertical lines after every shot whereas going directly from PF to L and back to PF (the way the original Crane2 did) saved huge amounts of time shooting real estate. If anyone knows a gimble that will solve these issues please let me know! :)

Fantastic review! I’ll be loving my original ronin s. I haven’t seen a big advancement in gimbals just yet

Thanks for the great in-depth review. I mostly use a 6400 for KZfaq videos and vlogs, and I'll look for another gimbal, that's less bulky and is easier to transport.

Pity it weights more than the previous. I don't see myself upgrading again with zhiyun.

I use ronin sc + sony a6500 slightly rigged with follow focus(that I use to zoom), zhiyun dual grip handle, and external np-f battery adater (blind spot power junkie). The only thing I hate is the grip with the battery. It does not last a whole wedding day, so I have unmount the dual hangle and all, just to change the battery. After a whole wedding season, I'm not sure If I'll stick with it or try to find a better solution.

Hi matt this nice video comparison Im using weebil s now But its not stable like what i expected I want to buy a old crane 2 again What do you think? Are crane 2 is much stable than than weebils? Thanks =)

You forgot the RSC2! Just bought the RS2, it's coming in tomorrow!

very good as always!

Nice review Matt

I still say the crane plus is best gimbal. Small, skinny handle and super lightweight!

2KG :) this is why I went Weebill-S. But I don't use grips.

Let’s say I’m a gimbal looking for hot single gimbals in my area. Is the Crane 2S for me?

Nice review 👍👍👍 love from Bangladesh ❤️❤️❤️

Hello friends, the Crane 2s in Cambodia sells for 450usd, FYI.

If you modify the arm to 45 degrees does that shave off some extra weight?

What do you suggest as a bag for a wedding shoot?

Thanks for the video Matt. I really appreciate you posting this even though the wave of Crane 2S's reviews is passed. I feel that you bring up the real, day-to-day gripes and perks of owning the gear. Rather different than most reviews that come out right when the embargo is lifted, those tend to stick with the talking points provided by the manufacturer. Amazing stuff!

I got a 2S for my pocket 6k and it really struggled with the weight. Could hear the motors and it would start shaking. Sent it back and got the RS2 and it’s been awesome. I think maybe the 2S is better for smaller mirrorless?

Hey Matt quick question. On some cameras the mini hdmi is located on the right side of the camera. Is there enough room on the right side of the crane for clearance of a mini hdmi, in case you had a little monitor you wanted to attach to it?

Thanks 🙏

Zhiyun Caran 2s it's able wireless mobile jaayro control or not? like DJI Ronin gimbal like !

On my crane 2 one of the plate mini hex screws hex head got shredded, i emailed zhiyun to as how much for a couple of new spare screws, they wanted $90AUD for two tiny screws shipped form China to Australia. I was like Lol wtf 😂😂 however; i still love using my crane 2 with my Canon C100M2 🙌

Hi matt , please im coming from the DJI rs2 and im a cinematographer and a music video director but my dji rs2 stopped working and its now quiet expensive to buy again for me presently , do you think the zhiyun crane 2s is a good option for me to usenfor music videos

Hi Matt, I am about to purchase your luts, do you have discount coupon code? I love your content, they are very helpful. I am a newbie for premier pro, film editing and social media posting. When I have come acrossed with some problems, guess who I turn to? YOUR CHANNEL! Keep great works coming.

I heard something interesting you said...tightening the tripod legs? curious how you did that since the screw is so lodged and blocked? I need to tighten one of the legs, it is lose. what tool did you use? thank you

Why wouldn't this compete with the RSC2? It kind of falls in between the RS2 and the RSC2 as far as price and function anyway.

fully compatible with d750?

Have you tried using an a7 camera with the vertical (battery) grip on this gimbal and how did it work?

I bought it based on their list of compatible setups but the list can’t be trusted. It’s impossible to balance my ZCAM with 24-105 zoom. Zhiyun support confirmed that it can’t. Just to keep in mind if you buy it for a heavy setup. You can be sure that it will work even if they states it 🙁

Was wondering, can this gimbal support a smartphone + case/cage + lenses.??

I think if you review your videos you’ll notice that, despite a beard so awful that not even a horny Sasquatch would want you, the scene where you say “Wait a moment, Matt: why did you say ‘probably’?’ Is so good I actually subscribed. Good stuff; I look forward to more well-informed opinions; and with any luck a brushed beard, too.

Hey Mat, what's up with that led plant??! Did you make it? or is it bought? i like it :D

Do you know if the stabilization provided by the Sony A&sii including the IBIS and Active Stabilization is additive to the stabilization provided by gimbals like the DJI RSC2 or RS2 ? Thank you.

I thought its weight is the same, I guess I'm going with the RS2

RSC2 for lightness 😃👍

Hi,Matt how do you mix dialogue, wedding sound effects.

DJI also has RSC-2 for $500

Спасибо за обзор!))

It is directly on the product-page how much the Crane 2S payload is... 🤷🏻‍♂️🤔 Min. ca. 0.6 kg and Max. ca. 6.49 kg 😜

Don't fall! Looked like you almost fell there in Colorado.

no listed maximum payload made me buy elsewhere.

Can it hold the BMPCC4K ... Yes ... Sold. That's how easy it is.

Nice video

I got mines for $350...

i literally stoped watching at the point where you displayed the wieght difference between crane 2s and crane 2 ive had the crane 2 now i have the crane m which is beauuuuutiful but i was wishing for something in between the two which this is definitely not

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superglue the joystick button on...problem solved

Amazing tutorial! Really appreciate it! I make filmmaking related tutorials as well. Any support would be awesome! Thanks again

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