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Zhiyun Crane V2 3 Axis Brushless Handheld Gimbal Stabilizer 3 32Bit MCUs Brushless Motors with Encoders for Mirrorless Camera Sony A7 Series Panasonic LUMIX Series Nikon J Series Canon M Series
Last Updated: February 19, 2019 (Refresh Now)
6.9
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Lens
14lenses, sony, 18, kit, balance
+86%
-14%
" ... And I find when switching lenses, it sometimes just takes a slight adjustment before it's ready to go again. ... "
" ... It is able to hold my T3i, T6s and G7 + lenses without issue. ... "
" ... Lightweight but was able to hold my A7sii with a lightweight lens just great. ... Go for the Zhiyun V2 if you aren't gonna be using a large camera and a huge lens ... "
" ... Works perfectly with my a7III and 85mm Sony or Tamron 28-75. ... "
" ... So if you have a very small compact lens on your body, then this is the right gimbal for you. ... "
" ... Great, but difficult almost imposible to balance with the A6500 and the 16mm kit lens, with other bigger lenses works awesome! ... "
" ... I’ve tried several methods to balance it properly with my fuji XT-2 with a 35mm lens and have also adjusted the settings via the app, but no luck. ... "
" ... I have a Mirrorless Canon EOS M3 and use a variety of lenses (11-22mm - 22mm - 18-150mm) and have not had any issues balancing or using the Zhiyun. ... "
Camera
14shots, gimbal, camera, wedding, sony a6300
+79%
-21%
" ... The smooth movement of the camera really makes a huge difference. ... "
" ... Turns all my shots professional looking and very smooth. ... "
" ... I _love_ the smooth, flowing shots I get with the Crane 2. ... "
" ... This gimbal is not only easy to use but easily handled both my DSLR's. ... The Gimbal was able to handle both of the camera's flawlessly. ... I will be making a video of myself using the gimbal with both camera's and also will be buying a Smooth Q. I am more than happy with this product. ... "
" ... I just used it for the first time at a wedding and shots look fantastic. ... "
" ... Gets great shots. ... "
" ... I have a Sony A6300 that I'm using the Zhiyun Crane with and it definitely helps with getting smoother shots especially if you're going to be walking a lot with it. ... "
Ease of Use
12easy, super, setup, seems, learn
+100%
" ... Eventho its take time to learn how to use it properly (of course) but im having a hang of it now. ... "
" ... Seems sturdy and easy to setup. ... "
" ... Great gimbal but be patient with learning how to use it. ... "
" ... The gimbal is soooo easy to balance that even a child could do it. ... "
" ... i like the quality and how easy it is to use it, the videos are very smooth and i can't be more happy with it . ... "
" ... Easy to balance. ... "
" ... It's so easy to balance this. ... "
" ... - Easy to balance ... "
Product Reliability
12months, gimbal, turn, started, powering
+50%
-50%
" ... I ordered this a couple months back but did not have a chance to test it out since my camera was on back order, and I was settling into a new home and job. ... I regret not trying it out a couple months back just to make sure it was functioning properly, since now I'm out of the return and servicing window. ... "
" ... It worked for a day & stopped working batteries charged but won't turn on now ... "
" ... Junk, I have a sony a6300 and have had nothing but problems with it. ... "
" ... then after the first time it turned it on, it just malfunctioned and stopped turning on. ... A complete dud! ... I was very upset because I waited a week for it and I had a gig this weekend. ... "
" ... Very well built, used for 10 minutes now the gimbal just shuts itself off after tilting it over and over again, Defective unit ... "
Battery Life
11battery, turn, charged, battery life, work
+64%
-36%
" ... - No battery life indicator (it last 5-6 hours though) ... "
" ... Battery life is superb, very easy to use and even easier to calibrate once you get the jist of how its axis work. ... "
" ... The batter life is great. ... "
Build Quality
10plate, metal, grip, carrying, careful
+80%
-20%
" ... Added the aluminum Kingjoy KT-30 as a tripod base to make it easier to work with. ... "
" ... Very sturdy, and has even survived some un-intentional misuse by a few of my crew members. ... "
" ... The handle grip is only ok, but I got the dual handle to go with it which really helps. ... "
" ... This piece of gear has made me love my job even more. ... I cant put anything more on it tho due to the weight restraints but the functionality of the crane is great. ... "
" ... It looks steady and as I tested it can hold up to 2kg easily. ... "
" ... I used a quick release plate to make taking things on and off easier, so MAKE SURE YOU GET A QUICK RELEASE PLATE!!! ... The crane is sturdy and is mostly metal. ... "
Setup
7stable, instructions, everything, easy, camera
+57%
-43%
" ... Ive watched about every video on Youtube on stabilizing my camera on this thing and I'm confident that I had everything setup right. ... "
" ... Follow the instructions and everything will be stable. ... "
" ... Seems sturdy and easy to setup. ... "
Power Stabilizer
7stabilizer, good, much, know
+86%
-14%
" ... but this gimbal is very good . ... "
" ... Absolutely love this gimbal! ... "
" ... After much research this is the gimbal I chose and I like it. ... "
" ... For the money, you won't find a better 3-axis gimbal. ... "
" ... I returned it and purchased another one because I really hope that stabilizer is as good as people say it is . ... "
" ... This gimbal is awesome. ... "
Fit
7balance, plate, loose, hold, crane
+57%
-43%
" ... The motors are plenty strong to hold the camera in some pretty strenuous run and gun type shoots. ... "
" ... It looks steady and as I tested it can hold up to 2kg easily. ... "
" ... Put a quick release on for my smaller camera that wouldn't balance and solved that problem. ... "
Comfort
6one, handle, grip, really, handed
+50%
-50%
" ... Which was pretty painful. ... "
Apps
5use, download, youtube, update the firmware, sony
+20%
-80%
" ... I've tried to use the app and change the settings to "Strong" but it doesn't do the job. ... "
" ... It does have its quirks however, and I have yet to use the app to connect to the gimbal (I do recall hearing about an app) but nevertheless using it with a Sony a6500 body and Sigma 30mm 1.4 or Sony 85mm works perfectly! ... "
" ... I was never able to get it to work with the software. ... "
Marketplace
5would, product, brand, amazon, able
+100%
" ... Works as described. ... "
" ... Will definitely buy zhiyun again. ... "
" ... Great product great delivery everything good is to be expected with Amazon! ... "
" ... Seller was excellent. ... "
" ... You will thank yourself later. ... "
Delivery
5crane, amazon, perfect, box
+80%
-20%
" ... The box is very minimal and perfect. ... "
" ... Great product great delivery everything good is to be expected with Amazon! ... "
" ... Crane arrived same day and in excellent condition. ... "
" ... Great product and fast shipping. ... "
Design
5hold, build
+80%
-20%
" ... when Chinese companies want to design something good they shine! ... "
" ... It looks steady and as I tested it can hold up to 2kg easily. ... "
" ... Love the quality, function, and overall design. ... "
Software Platform
4use, update the firmware, sony, motors, download
-100%
" ... I've tried to use the app and change the settings to "Strong" but it doesn't do the job. ... "
" ... It does have its quirks however, and I have yet to use the app to connect to the gimbal (I do recall hearing about an app) but nevertheless using it with a Sony a6500 body and Sigma 30mm 1.4 or Sony 85mm works perfectly! ... "
" ... I was never able to get it to work with the software. ... "
Overall performance
4super, simple, seems, 2
+100%
" ... - Smooth as hell ... "
" ... The Crane 2 has a very impressive build, and excellent performance. ... "
Charging
4turn, charged, gimbal, full, charge
-100%
" ... As if it were charged) the batteries and placing them into the gimbal it does not turn on. ... "
" ... It worked for a day & stopped working batteries charged but won't turn on now ... "
" ... The gimbal would power on and then shortly after power off (batteries at full charge). ... "
" ... It does not turn on sometimes with full battery charge. ... "
Firmware
3firmware, update, really, camera, instructions
+67%
-33%
" ... They gave me the proper information, and also sent their latest firmware update to ensure I got their most up-to-date gimbal adjustments. ... "
" ... I would really like it if they had a firmware update that included The Nikon Line of camera's and not just Sony and Cannon. ... "
Price
3price
+67%
-33%
" ... worth to buy ... "
Returns
3day
-100%
" ... Returned item the same day it came in. ... "
" ... So outside the 30 day amazon return period you're at Zhiyun's mercy for repair costs if something goes wrong, which it seems like is a real risk. ... "
" ... Now I'm stuck with a $650 piece of junk that I cant return because yesterday was apparently the last day for return. ... I was so caught up with life and work that I literally missed the return date by 1 day as I tried returning it today, just my luck lol . ... "
Storage
3small, like
+100%
" ... Looking forward to upgrading to the 2 for more weight capacity. ... "
" ... The Moza air had a huge box that seemed more like a small luggage box. ... "
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