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.
@davidvalens33373 жыл бұрын
which one are you going with?
@ianbrown96143 жыл бұрын
@@davidvalens3337 Crane 2S. Can't justify the extra spend when I use it on 1/5 shoots for my business and can honestly get the same results.
@whoismatt3 жыл бұрын
Merry (almost) Christmas y'all!
@aspiringweddingfilmmaker49853 жыл бұрын
Watching from philippines🇵🇭
@kunsunrethy3 жыл бұрын
Been waiting for your video about it, thanks Matt!
@grafixchannel61083 жыл бұрын
Would you please make review video for DJI RSC 2 which is for mirrorless cameras
@realestatemedianorthwest70182 ай бұрын
I did the modification and it was a game changer. Super easy to do. Highly recommended.
@tylerjslattery3 жыл бұрын
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.
@whoismatt3 жыл бұрын
Plus, you get a better workout 😜
@colorgradingcentral3 жыл бұрын
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.
@ChrisytinaaCoffee3 жыл бұрын
Same issue with my A7siii. WeebilS was perfect for my GH5s, but the lenses for the sony are so much heavier. This seems like the best choice though!
@emzflix3 жыл бұрын
😱
@jarelroxas87133 жыл бұрын
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! 🙏🏽
@VividlineImages3 жыл бұрын
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
@PreetiGills3 жыл бұрын
Just wanted to say how much your videos have helped me! Thank you for making these. You make every this so clear!
@jamiehowellphotography3 жыл бұрын
I can't believe how heavy this thing is. IMO, that's the #1 dealbreaker over the Ronin.
@AfterlifeStudios3 жыл бұрын
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
@hmmthinking42083 жыл бұрын
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....
@learningcameras3 жыл бұрын
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
@learnwithlace38572 жыл бұрын
Content creators should consider this one too for vertical gimbal!
@FotosAriel Жыл бұрын
What gimbal do you recommend for a sony a7III to make weddings and documentaries? Thaks
@andreasjacobjenrich1023 жыл бұрын
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.
@BrianBakerCA3 жыл бұрын
The weight on top of the handle size is a deal killer for me.
@OkanSerbes3 жыл бұрын
I was thinking about upgrading from crane 2, thanks Matt 👍🏻
@schoeferfilm3 жыл бұрын
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
@GelFPV3 жыл бұрын
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 =)
@toby84623 жыл бұрын
Bought the RSC2, hated it, bought the RS2, love it.
@HBDMedia3 жыл бұрын
Why you hate?
@ValenTino-bv6nr3 жыл бұрын
I love RSC2, maybe you can't use it haha
@toby84623 жыл бұрын
@@ValenTino-bv6nr not the case, RS2 all the way
@888apocalypse63 жыл бұрын
Where is your Glidecam Matt ? 😄 Great video and advices as usual 👍🧔🏻
@cameranerdsmedia3 жыл бұрын
Fantastic review! I’ll be loving my original ronin s. I haven’t seen a big advancement in gimbals just yet
@stevenuseda63173 жыл бұрын
That's what I thought until I bought the RS2. It's so much better I wouldn't think twice about doing it again. Still have the original ronin a laying around but it just collects dust
@guydesrouilleres1833 жыл бұрын
@@stevenuseda6317 I agree with what Steven said Cory. I also had the original Ronin S until recently picking up the RS2. So many improvements over the S that after using for the 2nd shoot, I knew I wouldn’t be going back to the S and sold it. It’s worth trying for sure.
@raheem_46893 жыл бұрын
Helpful video as always👍🏻👍🏻
@whoismatt3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Abdul!
@naterpotater763 жыл бұрын
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.
@m77ast3 жыл бұрын
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... :-)))))
@giza7630 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the information 👍
@maykevin5 Жыл бұрын
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.
@HXCinematography3 жыл бұрын
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
@wango923 жыл бұрын
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.
@chrishoriphotography Жыл бұрын
Its heavy, but some kettle bells 3x a week will help. LOL. Great Video.
@RussFedorov10 ай бұрын
If you modify the arm to 45 degrees does that shave off some extra weight?
@wabroli3 жыл бұрын
very good as always!
@m77ast3 жыл бұрын
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...
@agenericaccount39352 жыл бұрын
Still RSC2gang. Flies the FX3, a Røde SVMX, and the GM 24/35/14 with ease. Absolutely does need a back handle though.
@pejer133 жыл бұрын
My Zhiyun Crane 2s is for sale!. I live in Belgium. Great review!
@nateperry90422 жыл бұрын
Still for sale?
@rkdamienshorts Жыл бұрын
Zhiyun Caran 2s it's able wireless mobile jaayro control or not? like DJI Ronin gimbal like !
@5lowburner Жыл бұрын
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.
@Ephremjlm13 жыл бұрын
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?
@verifiedccp60649 ай бұрын
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
@m77ast3 жыл бұрын
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.
@oupekha2 жыл бұрын
Nice review Matt
@stevejakubcin11 ай бұрын
This just dropped on B&H today for less than $250
@brandgomedia12 жыл бұрын
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
@whoismatt2 жыл бұрын
Allen wrench
@ExpanderDJ3 жыл бұрын
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.
@Ridoymedia242 жыл бұрын
Nice review 👍👍👍 love from Bangladesh ❤️❤️❤️
@Palvader3 жыл бұрын
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.
@tangibleplanetvisualmedia11383 жыл бұрын
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.
@pennyzee11763 жыл бұрын
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?
@W93h3753mwesley3 жыл бұрын
even on high motor settings?
@pennyzee11763 жыл бұрын
@@W93h3753mwesley I’ll be honest, I didn’t try that. But the RS2 has been incredible from jump.
@W93h3753mwesley3 жыл бұрын
@@pennyzee1176 I hear yeah. the r2. you use the auto tune? yeah I had to change my crane 2 to high motor. same issues. I had the eos r with battery grip. and the 24-70mm zoomed at 50mm. Heavy set upppppp. but it handles pretty well on high. I would imagine the crane 2s is the same. I might have to skip the crane 2s. for the more weight issue. I'm already pushing 10-13lbs for a daily setup haha and the fact they don't have a wireless remote. I really like using the dual handle grip and wireless remote I have on a custom fit handle. don't think this is an option yet on the crane 2s.
@boyden19873 жыл бұрын
You forgot the RSC2! Just bought the RS2, it's coming in tomorrow!
3 жыл бұрын
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!
@stars21053 жыл бұрын
Pity it weights more than the previous. I don't see myself upgrading again with zhiyun.
@newlifeeveryday18212 жыл бұрын
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.
@itachi_shakur8932 жыл бұрын
fully compatible with d750?
@matrixlee63923 жыл бұрын
Have you tried using an a7 camera with the vertical (battery) grip on this gimbal and how did it work?
@angel_falls_creative3 жыл бұрын
What do you suggest as a bag for a wedding shoot?
@lg.studio3 жыл бұрын
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.
@SimeonKolev3 жыл бұрын
2KG :) this is why I went Weebill-S. But I don't use grips.
@whoismatt3 жыл бұрын
Nice!
@SimeonKolev3 жыл бұрын
@@whoismatt and by the way nobody from the other reviewers pointed that out in a way that I will notice so your review was much more helpful :).
@klhonestguide69373 жыл бұрын
Was wondering, can this gimbal support a smartphone + case/cage + lenses.??
@whoismatt3 жыл бұрын
Yes
@klhonestguide69373 жыл бұрын
@@whoismatt thanks man
@JimLamaison3 жыл бұрын
Hey Mat, what's up with that led plant??! Did you make it? or is it bought? i like it :D
@whoismatt3 жыл бұрын
It’s from ikea. Search Medusa lamp :)
@JimLamaison3 жыл бұрын
@@whoismatt wow, thanks a lot! 👍👍👍
@MajorMotions3 жыл бұрын
I still say the crane plus is best gimbal. Small, skinny handle and super lightweight!
@kunsunrethy3 жыл бұрын
Hello friends, the Crane 2s in Cambodia sells for 450usd, FYI.
@tonktablackblack3 жыл бұрын
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.
@dylanfgarrison3 жыл бұрын
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! :)
@user-ij7xr2oo6j3 жыл бұрын
Hi,Matt how do you mix dialogue, wedding sound effects.
@MadGearBand3 жыл бұрын
Let’s say I’m a gimbal looking for hot single gimbals in my area. Is the Crane 2S for me?
@mcar652 жыл бұрын
Thanks 🙏
@PlayedWith3 жыл бұрын
Don't fall! Looked like you almost fell there in Colorado.
@rushabhzaveri99563 жыл бұрын
DJI also has RSC-2 for $500
@whoismatt3 жыл бұрын
Yup! Not a bad price
@pablo-saitua3 жыл бұрын
Yes it handles 3 kg
@JeffCorcelius3 жыл бұрын
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.
@doganb343 жыл бұрын
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 🙌
@jcdijan63963 жыл бұрын
I thought its weight is the same, I guess I'm going with the RS2
@highviewmedia21603 жыл бұрын
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 🙁
@whoismatt3 жыл бұрын
Oh no! How are you liking the ZCAM overall? I've heard great things
@highviewmedia21603 жыл бұрын
@@whoismatt Its great and the image and color is what I like most about it. Coming from GH5 and GH5s its a bit different to handle and you need to add grip, monitor etc. Funny thing is that many clients believe that it automatically will be a higher quality on the delivered project just because you shot with something that doesn't look like normal DSLR or mirrorless camera :)
@videosv1183 Жыл бұрын
Спасибо за обзор!))
@markshirley013 жыл бұрын
RSC2 for lightness 😃👍
@turinhorse42322 жыл бұрын
no listed maximum payload made me buy elsewhere.
@Itsallgoodtogo3 жыл бұрын
Can it hold the BMPCC4K ... Yes ... Sold. That's how easy it is.
@thegoldenmaestro3 жыл бұрын
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
@AksharParmar3 жыл бұрын
Nice video
@whoismatt3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Akshar!
@Sam_Kln3 жыл бұрын
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 😜
@whoismatt3 жыл бұрын
Which product page? I swear I checked all over hahaha
@Sam_Kln3 жыл бұрын
@@whoismatt haha okay no Problem 😜🙈 I am from Germany and I checked a few pages too after I watched your video and at our German ZHIYUN page it says what the payload is 🙂👍🏻 www.zhiyun-tech.de/produkte/crane-2s/986/zhiyun-crane-2s?c=263
@Sam_Kln3 жыл бұрын
@@whoismatt it says -> Traglast: Min. ca. 0.6 kg bis Max. ca. 6.49 kg Traglast = Payload
@whoismatt3 жыл бұрын
Haha ohhh! Glad they are at least telling people in Germany 😂👍
@Sam_Kln3 жыл бұрын
@@whoismatt haha 😂 yeah at least some country! Or maybe there’s a law that they have to tell this here 🤷🏻♂️😁😂🙈
@bryanbarajasBB2 жыл бұрын
I got mines for $350...
@AtulSingh-xj6py3 жыл бұрын
Love from INDIA
@whoismatt3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@kenzieandcurtis3 жыл бұрын
Amazing tutorial! Really appreciate it! I make filmmaking related tutorials as well. Any support would be awesome! Thanks again