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Zhiyun Crane M2S Camera Gimbal Stabilizer Handheld 3-Axis Video Stabilizer for Lightweight Mirrorless Cameras (Standard Version)

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Product Dimensions 3.98"D x 8.19"W x 11.38"H
Item Weight 550 Grams
Maximum Weight Recommendation 1500 Grams
Folded Size 24 x 6.8 x 15 centimeters

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  • 🏆🏆【Small size. Strong Power】Small and portable as a phone gimbal, CRANE-M2S is super light yet strong enough to hold various cameras, like your phones, actioncams 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.
  • 🏆🏆【Feel Just Right in Hand】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.
  • 🏆🏆【Extra Bright in Tiny Light】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
  • 🏆🏆【Next-level Quick Release】CRANE-M2S comes with the newest quick release plate that's only seen on Zhi yun flagship gimbals. It features V-shape design and dual safety locks which ensure utmost safety and efficiency. You could also choose to upgrade to a universal balance-free quick realease plate for run-and-gun scenarios.
  • 🏆🏆【Ready For Action】The USB Type-C supports 5V 1A power supply to the camera and shutter control thru cables (for compatible camera systems). Supports PD Fast Charge protocol. Charging time can be minimized to 1hr 41min. Runtime up to 10hrs.

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zhiyun crane m2s

CRANE-M2S helps you explore more possibilities in filming with its brand new compact design, enhanced compatibility and the newly-added fill light.

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*Important Note: Make sure to unlock all 3 axis lock and level the camera before power on the gimbal. Otherwise it may goes to sleep mode or display axis lock message.

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More Features to Explore

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Unleash Your Creativity

Various shooting modes available: Pan Follow, Follow, Lock, POV, Vortex, Go, etc. CRANE-M2S helps you explore more possibilities in filming with its brand new compact design, enhanced compatibility and the newly-added fill light. Take it and embark on your next journey of creation.

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*The gimbal is designed for lightweight mirrorless cameras and lens. Make sure your lens is lightweight as well.

After mount camera and before powering on the gimbal, please make sure to balance the camera properly by following the instructions below:

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Motor Torque Adjustment

After balancing CRANE-M2 S, the motor torque needs to be adjusted for proper function. You can adjust the motor torque according to the weight of your camera and lens, so that the CRANE-M2 S can be used in its ideal state. It is recommended to use auto-calibration. Auto calibration will adjust the motor torque according to the weight of the carried camera and lens. Select “auto” under the “motor” menu using the joystick to enter calibration. You can see the calibration progress on the screen. When a “√ ” mark appear on the display screen, the auto torque adjustment is completed.

How to Mount Camera?

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How to Connect

1. Power on CRANE-M2 S and turn on Bluetooth on the smartphone.

2. Launch the “ZY Play” app. Select the CRANE-M2 S page and tap to connect. Select the Bluetooth name of your CRANE-M2 S to connect (the CRANE-M2 S Bluetooth name can be found on the side of the tilt axis USER ID: XXXX).

3. If the CRANE-M2 S is being used for the first time, you need to activate the gimbal via "ZY Play" to use the advanced features in the app. Internet connection is required.

4. After the activation succeeds, you can enter the feature interface of ZY Play App.

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4.1 out of 5 stars
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351 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the build quality, quality and weight of the gimbal. For example, they say it's well made, perfect for videographers and is incredibly portable. Customers are also impresseded with the ease of use, saying the instructions are easy to understand and the controls are easy. That said, opinions are mixed on performance and stability.

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33 customers mention31 positive2 negative

Customers are satisfied with the build quality of the gimbal. They mention that it is well-made, dependable, and does not feel cheap. Some say that it's stable enough and feels very solid in their hands.

"...Its performance, build quality, and feature set rival more expensive gimbals on the market, making it an attractive choice for both amateur and..." Read more

"...it's a solid, lightweight, compact unit. It's perfect for travel using a lightweight DSLR or mirrorless camera. The Stabilization is very good...." Read more

"...It’s easy to use and set up and you can tell it’s quality built. I love the built in light and quick attaching light filters...." Read more

"...The build-quality is awesome. It's solid and feels very well engineered, without being too heavy to use with one-hand...." Read more

21 customers mention21 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the quality of the gimbal. They mention that it has well-thought-out features, is sturdy, and well made. They also say that it's a great giimbal for videographers and people who want to take their videos to the next level. The app is easy to use and helps explain all of the functions. Overall, customers are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.

"...With its exceptional stabilization, user-friendly design, and versatility, it empowers filmmakers to capture smooth, professional footage..." Read more

"Overall this is a great gimbal. It’s easy to use and set up and you can tell it’s quality built...." Read more

"...The smartphone app offers even more control and shooting options, allowing you to get the very most from this setup...." Read more

"...With this device, the photographer can respond nimbly to record special moments and experiences...." Read more

20 customers mention17 positive3 negative

Customers like the weight of the camera support. For example, they mention it's light enough to teach their 9-year-old granddaughters, perfect for travel using a lightweight DSLR or mirrorless camera, and great for lightweight and run and gun shooting. It's incredibly portable, allowing them to take it anywhere and everywhere with them. The gimbal is built light weight and balances the camera with very good movement. It is incredibly easy to pack in their bag, making it perfect for on-the-go shooting. Some feel that it'll feel heavy and strong.

"...It's incredibly portable, allowing me to take it anywhere and everywhere with ease...." Read more

"...it's a solid, lightweight, compact unit. It's perfect for travel using a lightweight DSLR or mirrorless camera. The Stabilization is very good...." Read more

"...It's solid and feels very well engineered, without being too heavy to use with one-hand...." Read more

"...I had high expectations after feeling the material. It felt heavy and strong...." Read more

15 customers mention15 positive0 negative

Customers find the camera support easy to use, navigate, and set up. They say the instructions are easy to understand, the controls are easy, and the interface is user-friendly. The design of the product makes shooting easy and empowers users to take amazing pictures. Customers also appreciate the built-in light and quick attaching light filters.

"...The intuitive controls and ergonomic design make it easy to adjust settings and customize the gimbal's behavior according to my preferences...." Read more

"...I love the built in light and quick attaching light filters. It makes for some pretty cool shots. There are only a couple downsides...." Read more

"...has even move power, easily handling a medium sized camera and making shooting easy. The build-quality is awesome...." Read more

"...Not only are the lights convenient, but they're also really easy to control...." Read more

14 customers mention14 positive0 negative

Customers like the light included in the camera support. They mention it's convenient, easy to control, and good for vlogging. The built-in lights are incredibly useful for lighting subjects in low-light situations, making it easy to get the lighting just right.

"...The light is a nice feature/option to have. If you're in a dark area it's better to have something than nothing at all...." Read more

"...I love the built in light and quick attaching light filters. It makes for some pretty cool shots. There are only a couple downsides...." Read more

"...The battery lasts all day, and the included light is great for making sure you've got enough light in your shots..." Read more

"...One of my favorite features is the built-in lights, which are incredibly useful for lighting my subjects in low-light situations or just adding some..." Read more

12 customers mention12 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the compactness of the camera support. They say it has a fine design, and is compatible with cameras. The foam case is compact and sturdy, making it perfect for travel with small DSLR cameras. Customers also mention that it has great stabilization in a compact form, making shooting easy. Overall, customers are satisfied with the compact design and functionality of the product.

"...The compact and lightweight design of the Crane M2S is a game-changer...." Read more

"...it's a solid, lightweight, compact unit. It's perfect for travel using a lightweight DSLR or mirrorless camera. The Stabilization is very good...." Read more

"...is smaller than the SMOOTH 5 but has even move power, easily handling a medium sized camera and making shooting easy. The build-quality is awesome...." Read more

"...One of the things I love about it is how small and compact it is. It's incredibly easy to pack in my bag, making it perfect for on-the-go shooting...." Read more

22 customers mention14 positive8 negative

Customers are mixed about the performance of the camera support. Some mention it performed very well, effective, and does everything they need it to. However, others say that it didn't work for them, does not work with their Sony NEX, or Canon EOS 200d.

"...Its performance, build quality, and feature set rival more expensive gimbals on the market, making it an attractive choice for both amateur and..." Read more

"...However, the only thing lacking with this model is function. Unlike the M2, it does not have wifi link. Camera only link with gimbal via cable...." Read more

"...The Stabilization is very good. I ran some quick test and it performed very well...." Read more

"...toes into the professional video realm - it's easy to use, and works beautifully." Read more

16 customers mention11 positive5 negative

Customers are mixed about the stability of the gimbal stabilizer. Some mention it's easy to use, sturdy, and provides great stabilization and well thought out features. It ensures that smooth, steady shots and professional-looking footage remains stable. However, others say that it has horrible stabilization, is not as strong as it says, and is unable to balance their iPhone 13 Pro Max.

"The Zhiyun Crane M2S Camera Gimbal Stabilizer is a remarkable handheld 3-axis video stabilizer that has taken my videography to new heights...." Read more

"...This allows you to hit record easier. I'm so happy with this gimble I love it comes with the tripod also...." Read more

"...Adding to my adjustability comment, I was unable to balance my iPhone 13 pro max using my Manfrotto phone clamp/mount...." Read more

"...It's nice and compact, but feels very solid in my hands. It was easy to balance based on the instructions in the user manual that came with it and..." Read more

Great stabilization in a compact form, perfect for travel with small DSLR cameras
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Great stabilization in a compact form, perfect for travel with small DSLR cameras
I have experience with gimbals and this is my 3rd Zhiyun. Overall the quality seems decent, and I absolutely love the compactness of this gimbal. it's a solid, lightweight, compact unit. It's perfect for travel using a lightweight DSLR or mirrorless camera. The Stabilization is very good. I ran some quick test and it performed very well. Even more impressive is I wasn't even trying to be steady with my holding and walking which you can see in my video.The unit comes with 3 cables, and I did test the one for my Sony and it worked fine. I was able to trigger the camera from the gimbal. That's a great feature and it's great that Zhiyun includes that! My Ronin did not include that cable and the one I purchased from Ronin is sketchy at best.The light is a nice feature/option to have. If you're in a dark area it's better to have something than nothing at all. It triggers right from the gimbal so you can use it in a pinch. It also comes with color correction filters that snap on.I took one star off for balancing issues. I could not make super fine adjustments and this resulted in it taking longer than usual to get a perfect balance. I did however achieve perfect balance but I think there's room for improvement with adjustability.Adding to my adjustability comment, I was unable to balance my iPhone 13 pro max using my Manfrotto phone clamp/mount. The mount is a little back heavy and the crane did not have enough adjustability for me to properly balance it. So if you want to use your phone you may want to consider using Zhiyun's phone mount. I'll have to get that as well and I'll report back on its compatibility.With all this said, the unit is a compact little powerhouse. I would recommend checking Zhiyuns's compatibility website because some of my lenses were not compatible. I think if your using a small DSLR or mirrorless camera, you'll need to stick to lightweight lenses otherwise you'll have some balancing issues.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great stabilization in a compact form, perfect for travel with small DSLR cameras
Reviewed in the United States on January 11, 2023
I have experience with gimbals and this is my 3rd Zhiyun. Overall the quality seems decent, and I absolutely love the compactness of this gimbal. it's a solid, lightweight, compact unit. It's perfect for travel using a lightweight DSLR or mirrorless camera. The Stabilization is very good. I ran some quick test and it performed very well. Even more impressive is I wasn't even trying to be steady with my holding and walking which you can see in my video.

The unit comes with 3 cables, and I did test the one for my Sony and it worked fine. I was able to trigger the camera from the gimbal. That's a great feature and it's great that Zhiyun includes that! My Ronin did not include that cable and the one I purchased from Ronin is sketchy at best.

The light is a nice feature/option to have. If you're in a dark area it's better to have something than nothing at all. It triggers right from the gimbal so you can use it in a pinch. It also comes with color correction filters that snap on.

I took one star off for balancing issues. I could not make super fine adjustments and this resulted in it taking longer than usual to get a perfect balance. I did however achieve perfect balance but I think there's room for improvement with adjustability.

Adding to my adjustability comment, I was unable to balance my iPhone 13 pro max using my Manfrotto phone clamp/mount. The mount is a little back heavy and the crane did not have enough adjustability for me to properly balance it. So if you want to use your phone you may want to consider using Zhiyun's phone mount. I'll have to get that as well and I'll report back on its compatibility.

With all this said, the unit is a compact little powerhouse. I would recommend checking Zhiyuns's compatibility website because some of my lenses were not compatible. I think if your using a small DSLR or mirrorless camera, you'll need to stick to lightweight lenses otherwise you'll have some balancing issues.
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Reviewed in the United States on March 26, 2022
Overall this is a great gimbal. It’s easy to use and set up and you can tell it’s quality built. I love the built in light and quick attaching light filters. It makes for some pretty cool shots. There are only a couple downsides. The case is just a simple styrofoam box with a plastic hinge so it’s nothing special. Additionally, it says it can be used for a phone as well. While it can, you’ll need to buy a separate attachment (luckily I already had one) for it and the app integration is definitely more for professional cameras as well. However, if you are using it with more professional cameras, it’s a great product! I would definitely recommend
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5.0 out of 5 stars Going Steady
Reviewed in the United States on November 21, 2022
Purchased this gimbal to increase the quality of my video shots and it's great.

The M2S is smaller than the SMOOTH 5 but has even move power, easily handling a medium sized camera and making shooting easy. The build-quality is awesome. It's solid and feels very well engineered, without being too heavy to use with one-hand.

The controls are easy to use and offer tons of versatility in your shooting. They allow total control of the gimbal and are laid out in a manner that makes sense and makes it easy to control things with one-hand.

The battery lasts all day, and the included light is great for making sure you've got enough light in your shots (along with 4 filters that it includes). The gimbal also has a USB connection to help power your camera while in-use, giving you even more shooting time.

It's compatible with a large range of cameras and smartphones. The smartphone app offers even more control and shooting options, allowing you to get the very most from this setup.

I'm a big fan of the Zhiyun Crane M2S gimbal and highly recommend I to anyone looking for a high-quality gimbal at a great price.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Canon m50
Reviewed in Canada on May 25, 2023
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5.0 out of 5 stars Canon m50
Reviewed in Canada on May 25, 2023
More and more these days, I find myself wanting to take videos of my life and the people in it, more than photos. I find videos capture a moment much more and it’s videos that I want to go back and look through, not so much photos. If you’ve ever lost a loved one, you know how precious those videos are. Before buying the Zhiyun Crane M2S, I did quite a bit of research as to what gimbal would all around best suit my needs with my Canon m50. I wanted a budget-friendly, compact, lightweight and user-friendly gimbal. I wanted a gimbal that would be as quick and easy as my “point and shoot” Canon m50 and would also fit into my camera bag (backpack) easily. This is the best gimbal I have found for my Canon m50! I’ve had gimbals with past cameras (when handheld ones first came on the market), and boy has the technology come a long way. Gimbals of this size were only even compatible with phones or gopros when I first bought a gimbal. So I ended up with quite a bulky and heavy device that was honestly quite a nuisance to take anywhere. For that reason, I didn’t use it as much as I would have liked to. Considering how lightweight and compact this Crane M2S is I really wasn’t sure about how well it would be able to handle the weight and size of my Canon. However, it was like this gimbal was made specifically for my Canon m50. I also love how the gimbal is not limited to one type of camera or phone, as I am constantly upgrading my tech. This gimbal can grow with you! Something my old gimbal could not do.

PROS:
1. Compatible with my Canon m50, gopro and my iphone (though I will be mostly using it with my Canon).
2. Quite simple to balance
3. I’m still able to access my phone touch screen when the gimbal is attached.
4. Comes with a sturdy tripod
5. The fill light on the front of the gimbal! What a cool feature. Not something I had seen before. The brightness is adjustable and there are 4 color temperatures. Works like a “ring-light” to highlight your or your subjects’ facial features. I’m really happy with this feature to be included right in the gimbal. I also love that the light seems to grab childrens’ attention more (which can always be a challenge!).
6. I personally use the generic “pan follow mode” the most. It keeps up with fast children and pets best. I can easily glide the camera as quickly as they change their movements and the video quality remains stable and smooth.

CONS:
1. Honestly, I don’t have any yet. This is exactly what I was looking for and matches my needs so well.

If this is your first time owning a gimbal, you might open the packaging and be daunted by the technology and balancing process. Even with owning gimbals previously, I found this one to have a slight learning curve still. I promise you, it becomes second nature after a few balances. If I can learn new tricks, you can too! I have included a video on how to balance with my Canon in case other buyers may find it helpful (my apologies for being quick as Amazon doesn’t allow for too big of files). Make sure you balance your camera/phone (with any added pieces such as a microphone) on the gimbal prior to turning on the gimbal as it can harm the motors! You want your camera/phone to be exactly how you’ll want it when you go to record (ie. lens cover off, wireless microphone on, etc). I’m having so much fun with this and I’m so proud of the footage I’ve got so far with my immediate family. I’m really excited for the summer videos ahead and future trips! You’ll have fun with this! I really love being able to add a “cinematic pan” of my location into my home videos as I know my future self will appreciate “going back in time.” Enjoy!
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5.0 out of 5 stars zwischen M2 und M3
Reviewed in Germany on July 21, 2023
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5.0 out of 5 stars Loving it!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Recensione Stabilizzatore Video
Reviewed in Italy on April 8, 2023
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5.0 out of 5 stars Recensione Stabilizzatore Video
Reviewed in Italy on April 8, 2023
Da amante della ripresa video semi professionale mi cimento quasi sempre ad effettuare riprese con la mia videocamera o smartphone, ed ovviamente gli stessi finiscono quasi sempre per essere tremolanti o ballerini e cosa potevo fare per risolvere il problema? ovviamente acquistare uno stabilizzatore video che mi permettesse di effettuare riprese senza il benché minimo tremolio nel modo più ottimale possibile e soprattutto nella maniera più fluida possibile.
Ovviamente gli smartphone odierni posseggono già a sé quella che è una stabilizzazione ottica che seppur funzionale ovviamente si parla sempre di una stabilizzazione limitata, analogo discorso per le videocamere anche professionali che seppur garantiscono una buona stabilizzazione, credetemi non c'è paragone se andremo ad utilizzare uno stabilizzatore del genere.
Uno stabilizzatore video o gimbal non è altro che un dispositivo alquanto compatto e piccolo ove permette di andare a registrare video in maniera del tutto fluida fornendo al contempo maggior nitidezza e regolandosi sempre costantemente al paesaggio ed alle diverse condizioni ambientali quali ad esempio luce o buio permettendo al video di rimanere sempre coerente al tipo di attività che s andrà a registrare anche se andremo a correre durante la ripresa, il video sarà sempre perfettamente "fermo" senza il minimo movimento sorto durante la nostra ripresa video.
Prima di acquistare un prodotto del genere però ho voluto i primis valutare alcune delle componenti ritenute per me essenziali quali in primis ovviamente le caratteristiche che esso fosse in grado di offrire, come ad esempio la manovrabilità e l'usabilità in quanto un prodotto certamente piccolo e compatto si andrà ad utilizzare nel modo più comodo ed ottimale possibile oltre he la leggerezza ed il peso che esso offre, ho valutato anche i materiali cui esso viene caratterizzato cercando un prodotto robusto e durevole nel tempo considerata la spesa sostanziosa cui andremo ad investire per la nostra realizzazione video.
Da analizzare anche la componente funzionalità grazie alla possibilità di andare a controllare il tutto direttamente sul nostro display integrato, ed ovviamente da tenere in considerazione certamente importante è il fattore accessori inclusi in confezione in quanto avremo a disposizione vari accessori utili a gestire al meglio il nostro gimbal.
Che dire è un prodotto che a mio viso è completo utile e compatibile con una grandissima vastità di videocamere professionali in commercio, sicuramente è un prodotto che per chi come me ama registrare video anche per i propri social deve assolutamente avere.
Comunque sia dopo aver fatto questa breve ma secondo me doverosa presentazione e descrizione generale del prodotto vorrei soffermarmi ad analizzare quelli che sono stati i punti per me fondamentali parlando dei lati positivi che negativi che esso è in grado di offrire nella sua utilizzabilità, quindi non resta che augurarvi buona lettura.

▽ Paking:
Partiamo subito nell'analizzare la confezione cui esso verrà consegnato in casa nostra essa infatti comprende:
- Un CRANE-M2 S
- Un mini treppiedi
- Una custodia comoda per il trasporto dello stesso
- Un riempi filtri per luce
- Rilascio otturatore da tipo C a multi SONY
- Cavo usb tipo c per ricarica microcamera
- Cavo di ricarica tipo C a tipo C per ricarica fotocamera
- Panno per pulizia dello stesso
Vediamo come la nostra confezione comprenda numerosi accessori utili ad utilizzare al meglio il nostro stabilizzatore video, non troppi accessori ma comunque ideali per gestire al meglio esso durante l'uso, ho preferito la scelta di introdurre inoltre un panno in microfibra per la pulizia delle nostre videocamere.
Non è presente però il supporto per smartphone e dovrete acquistarlo a parte, si trova comunque con pochi euro.

▽ Estetica/Desing/Dimensioni & Autonomia
Esteticamente si presta ad essere come detto in precedenza come un gimber estremamente compatto ed ergonomico, credo che l'ergonomia sia la parola chiave del prodotto stesso in quanto si riesce ad utilizzare nel modo più ottimale possibile, ideale per chi come me attua diverse tappe ed effettua parecchi viaggi fuori porta, la leggerezza fa si che esso sia un prodotto facilmente trasportabile, grazie anche alla borsetta presente in confezione che ne permetterà il trasporto, è un gimber ripiegabile quindi utile per salvaguardare il nostro spazio durante il trasporto dello stesso.
La qualità costruttiva fa sì che le parti in plastica ABS appaiano piuttosto robuste e durevoli nel tempo, ovviamente avremo anche parti in metallo come ad esempio i supporti per le nostre videocamere oltre che presentare una parte gommata presente nell'impugnatura dello stesso.
Crane M2S possiede inoltre uno schermo integrato a led da 0,66 pollici che mostrerà tutti i parametri fondamentali della nostre fotocamera una volta inserita e collegata, il corpo dello stesso nonché l'impugnatura del gimber inoltre presenta pulsanti quali un pulsante per ripresa video, un pulsante menu, un mini joystick per controllo ed ovviamente il nostro display, a lato troveremo invece un pulsante per l'accensione della nostra lampada di luminosità, una porta usb tipo C ed una porta di espansione da 1/4.
Inoltre abbiamo posta sulla parte inferiore dello stesso il nostro treppiedi, mentre parte superiore che presenterà una ringh light nonché una lampada led bianca, viti di bloccaggio per videocamera, un motore per inclinazione dell'asse della stessa, un blocco screen da 1/4 ed una piastra di fissaggio.
Parte posteriore che invece presenta un pannello di controllo della cam, un pulsante per blocco dell'asse di inclinazione, un pulsante per rullaggio dell'asse, motore per asse, ovviamente pulsante accensione/spegnimento ed un pulsante menu.
Vediamo bene di come nella sua compattezza comunque sia riesca a fornire molte funzionalità.
Colorazione che vede un grigio opaco intersecarsi con un'impugnatura gommata nera oltre che le varie parti di composizione nere, onestamente è molto bello da vedere riuscendo a fornire un buon feeling visivo già al primo sguardo.
Presente al suo interno anche una batteria da 1150mAh che potrebbe sembrare molto piccola ed invece credetemi che nonostante tutto permette di utilizzare il tutto per un tempo di circa 11 ore o meno, ovviamente a seconda del tipo di utilizzo cui faremo, inoltre la ricarica se accoppiata ad un adattatore da minimo 12W andrà ad effettuarsi in circa 1 ora se non meno, quindi direi che nel reparto autonomia ci siamo alla grande.

▽ Installazione & Montaggio
Adesso andiamo a vedere un po' il montaggio delle componente, in primis ovviamente dovremo andare a montare il nostro treppiede basterà avvitare la parte semplicemente nulla di così complicato, successivamente dovremo andare a montare e fissare la nostra videocamera basterà espandere il nostro stabilizzatore nella parte superiore ove presente la piastra e fissarla ovvero avvitarla con a vite presente sulla parte inferiore della piastra ed il gioco è fatto, successivamente dovremo andare a bloccare la nostra fotocamera tramite l'apposito pulsante di blocco, poi una volta fatto il tutto dovremo procedere al livellamento della camera basterà sbloccare il braccio dell'asse verticale oltre che allentare il fermo di blocco e regolarsi con movimenti paralleli fino a quando essa non sarà perfettamente allineata, l'asse di rotazione invece dovremo procedere a sbloccare il nostro fermo e muovere a destra e sinistra finché non avremo trovato il giusto angolo di rotazione, analogo discorso per l'asse verticale, ma comunque sia una volta capito il meccanismo vi verrà in maniera del tutto automatica farlo.

▽ Funzionalità & App
Una volta collegato il tutto perfettamente potremo procedere innanzitutto ad attivare tramite l'apposito pulsante il tutto, premere il pulsante di attivazione per tre volte per effettuare un 180° con il nostro motore dell'asse orizzontale, per entrare invece nella modalità Go tenere premuto per diversi secondi.
Per accendere la nostra lampadina ring light invece dovremo tirare su e giù l'apposito tasto per circa 2 secondi invece per aumentare l'intensità della stessa tirare verso l'alto per abbassare l'intensità verso il basso.
La comodità di utilizzare questo stabilizzatore sta nel fatto che è presente un'applicazione di riferimento per gestire al meglio tutto ciò che vorremo fare , una volta collegato il tutto basterà semplicemente scaricare dal nostro smartphone l'applicazione che prende il nome di "ZY Play" ed attivare il Bluetooth dal nostra smartphone, successivamente tramite l'applicazione procedere a collegare smartphone-stabilizzatore via Bluetooth, una volta fatto il tutto sicuramente vi farà aggiornare il firmware dello stabilizzatore ed ovviamente potete farlo in quanto andrà ad aggiornarsi nella versione più recente.

▽ Stabilizzazione Video
Riguardo la stabilizzazione dei video posso dire che dopo averlo testato per diversi giorni basandomi sulla mia esperienza più che positiva direi che innanzitutto seppur lo utilizzeremo correndo il video non ne risentirà per nulla in quanto la registrazione sarà esclusivamente stabilizzata al massimo, mettete conto che già una stabilizzazione di una fotocamera professionale è performante, aggiungete questo stabilizzatore ed il gioco è fatto, ovviamente l'ho provato anche con videocamere non professionali ed il discorso non è per nulla variato, un video che riesce ad essere molto fluido con possibilità di andare a creare diverse tipologie di video sia casalinghi, professionali, che in strada o in viaggio dove andremo, sicuramente l'esperienza sarà totalmente diversa e fidatevi che personalmente non posso rinunciare d un prodotto del genere.

PRO:
- Stabilizzazione ottima
- Qualità costruttiva
- Compatto ed ergonomico
- Compatibilità Cam
- Applicazione funzionale e completa

CONTRO:
- Manca supporto smartphone

▽ Conclusioni & Giudizio finale
Che dire in conclusione credo di essermi soffermato ad analizzare tutti i punti fondamentali dello stabilizzatore in questione che come detto si presterà ad essere come un dispositivo semplice nel suo utilizzo ma estremamente d'aiuto per le mie riprese video. Le parole chiavi del prodotto sono ergonomia, compattezza e capacità di stabilizzazione oltre questo è tutto in discesa, forse un lato negativo c'è nella non inclusione di un accessorio per smartphone che ho dovuto acquistare a parte ma con pochi euro sono riuscito a trovarlo quindi non è stato un problema così grande, che dire un ottima versatilità.
Che dire ad oggi funziona bene un'autonomia sorprendente considerate le dimensioni, non posso che essere sicuramente contento per l'acquisto fatto qui su Amazon.
Per quanto riguarda la spedizione devo dire che come al solito il servizio è stato più che eccelso, una spedizione avvenuta nei tempi previsti e senza alcun problema infatti il pacco contenente il prodotto è stato consegnato in ottime condizioni ed in modo impeccabile, come al solito mi sento di fare un complimento al servizio spedizione Amazon sempre al TOP.

Spero di esservi stato d'aiuto con la mia recensione.
Salvatore S.
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5.0 out of 5 stars UN GIMBAL MUY PROFESIONAL 🎥
Reviewed in Spain on March 16, 2023
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MiguiOceano
5.0 out of 5 stars UN GIMBAL MUY PROFESIONAL 🎥
Reviewed in Spain on March 16, 2023
📝 DESCRIPCIÓN
Gimbal o estabilizador de vídeo con un sistema electro-mecánico capaz de contrarrestar las vibraciones, con un control de tres ejes de estabilización, cada uno controlado por un motor independiente.

* Nueva versión de Zhiyun Crane en Amazon: https://amzn.to/3v7V5pv

🧾 ESPECIFICACIONES
* Admite cámaras sin espejo, de teléfonos inteligentes y de acción
* Peso soportado: 130-720g
* Puerto de carga: USB-C (PD de carga rápida de hasta 12W)
* Capacidad de la batería: 1150 mAh
* Autonomía: más de 7 horas de duración de la batería
* Tiempo de carga completa: 100 min
* Dimensiones: 240 x 150 x 68 cm
* Potencia foco: +1000 lúmenes
* Idiomas: Inglés y chino
* Bluetooth 5.0
* Peso: 549g

📦 CONTENIDO
1 - Estabilizador
1 - Zapata de liberación rápida
1 - Rosca de mariposa de 1/4 pulgada
1 - Cable USB-C a USB-C
1 - Cable USB-C a Micro-usb
1 - Cable USB-C a USB-A
4 - Filtros magnéticos de colores para el LED
1 - Mini trípode
1 - Guía de inicio rápido

📲 APP
• ZY Play

💶 PRECIO
• 8 de Marzo de 2023: 194,65€

🟢 PROS
* Económico
* Buen diseño
* Estabiliza cámaras de hasta 720 g.
* Polivalente: Móvil, cámara compacta, cámara de acción
* Es ligero
* Es capaz de admitir varios dispositivos de mayor tamaño que el móvil
* Gran duración de la batería
* Sencilla puesta en acción gracias a su cómodo y práctico mecanismo de anclaje
* Configurar su balanceo es rápido y sencillo
* Muchas opciones de modos para tus escenas, parecerán vídeos grabados por un profesional
* Incorpora una potente luz led
* Compacto, fácil de transportar.
* Ergonómico
* Se puede manejar desde una APP

🔴 CONTRAS
* No viene con soporte para móvil ni para usar cámaras de acción.
* No tiene control de zoom para la cámara.

8️⃣ VALORACIÓN
El Crane M2 es una evolución del Crane M2 y una alternativa más asequible al Crane M3. Se trata de un nuevo estabilizador de cámara portátil diseñado para grabaciones de video con movimientos suaves y estables, que ofrece una amplia gama de movimientos de cámara para una grabación de video más fluida y profesional.

Es estabilizador denominado 3 en 1 ya que es compatible con cámaras compactas o sin espejo, con cámaras de acción e incluso con teléfonos móviles. 

La mayoría de los estabilizadores están diseñados para un tipo de cámara específica: teléfonos inteligentes, cámaras compactas o cámaras de acción. Puedes encontrar algún estabilizador que se adapte a dos de los tres, pero la compatibilidad que ofrece el Crane M2 S es más amplia. Tiene una carga útil máxima de hasta 720 gramos.

Sin embargo, en el pack sólo viene una zapata para poder acoplar una cámara compacta. Si quieres utilizar un smartphone o una cámara deportiva, deberás comprar por separado cada uno de los adaptadores. Yo ya tenía por casa estos adaptadores para rosca de 1/4" que había cogido en Amazon: https://amzn.to/3ySapEV

Para el móvil cogí también este soporte de Manfrotto: https://amzn.to/42lg3Nk

Este nuevo modelo incorpora una nueva tecnología para fijación y liberación de la zapata en forma de V. Este nuevo sistema ofrece una mayor eficiencia y el doble bloqueo garantiza una óptima fijación de la cámara

El Crane M2S no es compatible con todas las cámaras, por lo que deberás verificar las hojas de compatibilidad de Zhiyun que puedes encontrar en su web. En el pack viene con cable para conexión con USB-C y Micro-Usb cortos para el conexionado con diferentes cámras.

Para hacer la conexión con la cámara se hace desde el puerto USB-C situado en junto al cardan superior, donde tenemos la luz led y el puerto correspondiente de tu cámara.

Yo hice las pruebas con una compacta de Canon y una GoPro 7 y me reconoció sin problemas los controles.

El estabilizador cuenta con un motor de 3 ejes que permite una gran estabilidad y precisión en los movimientos de la cámara.

El Crane M2 se sujeta y maneja con una sola mano. Gracias a sus controles integrados en la empuñadura y el poder visualizar los parámetros en el panel monocromático OLED, te permite  controlarlo de forma muy ágil con una sola mano, un control más preciso y una mayor creatividad en la grabación de videos.

Una de sus principales ventajas es su portabilidad y tamaño compacto, lo que lo hace fácil de transportar y usar en cualquier lugar. Además, cuenta con un diseño ergonómico y una empuñadura cómoda que reduce la fatiga de la mano durante un uso prolongado.

El kit básico viene sin funda de transporte e únicamente con un estuche simple de almacenamiento en porexpan. Para tener un estuche de transporte debes optar por el "Combo Kit". En Amazon lo puedes encontrar de oferta: https://amzn.to/3JPsDNr

Otra característica interesante del Crane M2 es su capacidad para controlar la cámara y la configuración de la exposición a través de la aplicación móvil ZY Play.

Esta App 📲 es de descarga gratuita para iOS y Android, y en ella tienes todo el control remoto sobre todas las funciones del cardán y otras funciones de filmación como Time Lapse, Panorámica y Cámara lenta, que no tienes desde el control del estabilizador.

El emparejamiento 📲 inicial me resultó un poco confuso. Para vincular el estabilizador, una vez abierta la app te mostrará un estabilizador que se corresponde con una versión para teléfonos móviles. Deberás avanzar a la derecha hasta encontrar los estabilizadores correspondientes a las "Pro Cameras" y luego desplegar una lista hasta encontrar la versión de tu estabilizador, en este caso el "Crane-M2 S". Después sólo tendrás que hacer la conexión.

Cuenta con una batería 🪫 recargable de larga duración, que puede durar más de 7 horas de uso continuo. En mis pruebas nunca lo usé de manera tan continua, pero en caso de agotarse la batería, siempre puedes hacer uso de una powerbank ya que se puede usar durante el proceso de carga. Una carga so completaría en tan sólo 100 minutos, con una adaptador compatible con carga rápida ⚡️.

Cada vez que monta un teléfono 📱 o cámara 📷 diferente, deberás volver a equilibrar la cámara antes de encenderlo. Cuando repites este proceso un par de veces y entiendes la metodología, es un paso fácil de repetir y rápido.

El Crane M2S incorpora un luz 💡 led ultrabrillante con tecnología Lumen Amplifier que es capaz de producir más de mil lúmenes en 2,8 metros cúbicos. 

Para encender la luz, deberás mantener deslizar hacia abajo el botón de disminuir luminosidad y mantenerlo presionado 2-3 segundos. Una vez encendida lo puedes liberar y subir/bajar el brillo con toques cortos. Para apagar, lo mismo que para encender, mentemos pulsado abajo el botón de brillo.

La potencia puede ajustarse en cinco niveles e incluye cuatro filtros magnéticos de colores para ofrecer más opciones creativas a la hora de grabar.

Desde el control de mandos del estabilizador, tenemos un botón de grabado en color rojo, para inicar/detener la grabación y un botón "M" (mode) para conmutar entre los diferentes modoes de grabación. En el mango hay una pequeña pantalla OLED monocromática para visualizar el modo de grabación seleccionado y la autonomía de batería restante.

En los modos de grabación tenemos las siguientes configuraciones:

* El seguimiento panorámico (PF): Con este modo la cámara sigue nuestro movimiento en el plano horizontal, gira de izquierda a derecha y bloquea los ejes de inclinación y de rotación.
* Seguimiento (F). La cámara se mueve en horizontal y vertical siguiendo el movimiento del estabilizador.
* Bloquear (L): Este modo bloquea el movimiento de los tres ejes para mantener la cámara fija en la dirección deseada.

Esos tres modos son bastante estándar, pero Zhiyun también ha incluido tres opciones más. 

* Primero está el modo POV. Este modo permite a los tres motores girar con una rotación ilimitada de 360° siguiendo los movimientos del estabilizador.
* Modo 'GO'. Este modo bloquea el balanceo mientras acelera los controles de giro e inclinación para que pueda seguir a los sujetos que se mueven rápidamente con mayor facilidad. Un solo toque en el botón GO y tu cámara estará lista para manejar escenas de deportes extremos o cualquier situación con movimientos rápidos, ya que te ayuda a capturar el objeto deseado con precisión y rapidez.
* Modo Vortex: Gira automáticamente la cámara 90 grados hacia arriba, y gira horizontalmente para seguir el movimiento con un giro ilimitado de 360° mientras que el eje de balanceo está bloqueado. Se activa pulsando dos veces seguidas el modo POV.

Los tres primeros modos (PF, F y L) se accionan desde el botón "M" del cuadro de mandos. están vinculados al botón principal de 'modo', que recorre los tres. 

Para activar POV y Vortex deberás pulsar el botón "M" con dos toques. El modo GO se activa presionando el gatillo en la parte posterior del mango mientras tienes seleccionado el modo POV

Todos estos modos los tienes también a mano desde la aplicación ZY Play

✅ CONCLUSIÓN
En general, el Crane M2 me pareció una excelente alternativa a otros modelos de Gimbal mucho más caros. Es una buena opción para aquellos que buscan un buen estabilizador profesional portátil para cámara y para aquellos que estén iniciándose en este mundo.

Es un estabilizador de una marca reconocida: Zhiyun, una marca líder a nivel mundial en el mercado de estabilizadores de imagen para cámaras y teléfonos móviles. 

Tiene un amplio catálogo de productos de alta calidad y fáciles de usar, como:
* Estabilizadores de mano y de cardán
* Trípodes
* Iluminación
* Otros accesorios de fotografía y videografía.
* y varios modelos de estabilizadores de alta calidad para grabaciones de video más suaves y profesionales.
* Este nuevo modelo ofrece:
* Una amplia gama de movimientos de cámara
* Es fácil de usar
* Tiene una batería de larga duración. 
* Además es compatible con amplio abanico de cámaras de grabación de diferente tipología, hasta un peso máximo de 720g.

Es la primera vez que utilizo un estabilizador de cámara y es una experiencia realmente fantástica. Se ve un estabilizador muy bien diseñado y bien pensado. No es demasiado grande ni pesado y es cómodo de manejar y sostener. Tiene una serie de controles al alcance de la mano fáciles de accionar con el pulgar y el índice.

Me parece una de las mejores opciones para si vas a invertir el dinero en un estabilizador profesional.

👍 MUY RECOMENDABLE.

✳️ Espero que mi comentario ✍️ te haya podido servir de ayuda 😃
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