Zhiyun-Tech Crane-2 3-Axis Stabilizer

The Zhiyun-Tech Crane-2 is a 3-axis handheld gimbal stabilizer that reinforces mirrorless and DSLR cameras weighing up to 7 lb. Mount your camera on the involved Manfrotto-standard quick release plate, balance it and shoot straight for up to 18 hours on the included batteries. A rod-mount mechanical focus motor is featured and can be used via the gimbal’s handwheel or an optional remote control for the Crane 2. It can be range to the focus or zoom ring of your lens for following focus or zoom control. A support rod, USB cable, and two universal lens gear rings are also included for attaching and connecting the focus motor and using it with virtually all lenses.

The Crane-2 also permits digital follow focus control with the gimbal handwheel for select Canon DSLRs and the Nikon D850 with united autofocus lenses. Just connect the camera to the gimbal with the featured USB cables, and after a few settings adjustments, you’ll have direct focus control without requiring the external motor.

The Crane-2 features a 360° pan, 320° tilt, and 360° roll adjustment. Multiple different special shooting modes give you an option to get extra creative with the gimbal. Full-range POV mode enables 360° synchronous movement along all three axes. This means that the camera will lock into a single position and accompany your movements without any limits, as resistant to an evening out at some point.

Gimbal settings are easily adjustable using the onboard control buttons and an OLED display. For protection, a “slow-fall” feature saves your camera from an abrupt drop when the Crane-2 is powered down.

Features

• Featured external rod-mount focus motor for mechanical follow focus/zoom control
• 360° pan, 320° tilt, and 360° roll adjustment feature
• The payload of 7 lb
• Straight 18-hour runtime using the included batteries
• Digital follow focus control for select Canon cameras and the Nikon D850 with compatible autofocus lenses
• The Manfrotto-standard quick release plate
• The “Slow-fall” feature protects your camera from a sudden drop when the Crane-2 is powered down

Firmware Update v1.76 (June 2019)

• Full-range POV: 360° synchronous movement access on all three axes—instead of leveling off while moving, the camera will remain locked in position no matter how far you move the gimbal, allowing for true POV shots
• Vortex mode: Add dynamic movements to your barrel shot and open up possibilities
• Direct control support for the Nikon Z6 and Z7 via the control panel—take photos, start/stop recording video, and control various other parameters