Zhiyun Crane M3 Gimbal 3-Axis Handheld Stabilizer All in One Design for Mirrorless Cameras,Smartphone,Action Cameras(Crane M2 Upgrade Version 2021)
Original price was: $249.00.$199.00Current price is: $199.00.
Price: $249.00 - $199.00
(as of Jan 23, 2025 13:53:26 UTC – Details)
Product Description
Important Notice: CRANE M3 can only provide stabilization for mobile phones and action cameras(With Extra mount accessory). Button controls are not supported for Phone and Action Camera.
Portable yet professional with compatibility – That’s what describes CRANE-M3 the best. Compact body design and optimized axis arm structure deliver a better gripping and user experience. With the brand new dual color temperature lighting and professional audio solution, CRANE-M3 offers an outstanding filming experience without extra equipment.
Features:
Off-the-Beaten-Track Design: Compatible with the camera shutter protocol, supports photo-taking, video filming, focus, digital/optical zoom within the permission of shutter protocol.Unlimited Gimbal Modes: Vortex Mode, Portrait Mode, Go Mode, Panorama, Timelapse await for your creations.
Rotation:
Tilt Mechanical Range: 309°Roll Mechanical Range: 333°Pan Mechanical Range: 360°
Controllable Range:
Controllable Tilt Angle: -45° – 160°Controllable Roll Angle: -30° – 30°Controllable Pan Angle: 360° (Unlimited Rotation)
ZHIYUN CRANE-M3 Camera Compatible List
Specifications:
Battery Capacity: 1150mAhBattery Runtime: 8HCharging Time: 2HProduct Dimension (Folded): 280.37*74.88*157.06Package Size: 208*102*290Product Net Weight (without tripod, quick release plate): 700gProduct Weight Including Package Box: 1.17gCamera Charging: Able to charge for 5V／1A camerasCompatible Model: 1/4” Rosette Mount Screw Thread Carry Weight: Carry Weight≤1000g, Arm≤100mm
Crane M3 Camera Supported List:
(For more Camera Lens Supported List, please check or download the Compatibility List below in “Product guides and documents” section)
Canon: EOS R, EOS RP, EOS R5, EOS R6, EOS M50, M50 Mark II, M50 Mark II, EOS M6 Mark Ⅱ, EOS 200D, PowerShot G1X Mark II, PowerShot G7X Mark III, PowerShot SX720 HSNikon: Z50, Z5, Z6, Z6 II, Z7, Z7 II, ZfcSony: α7M2, α7R2, α7S2, α7M3, α7R3, α7S3, α7R4, α7C, α7C, α6600, α6500, α6400, α6300, α6100, α6100, ZV-E10, DSC-RX100M5A, DSC-RX100M5, DSC-RX100M6, DSC-RX100M7, DSC-WX350, DSC-HX90, ZV-1FUJIFILM: X-T20, X-A7, X-T2, X-T2, X-T3, X-T4, X-S10, X-S10, X-T30Panasonic: DC-G100, DMC-GH4, DMC-GH5, DMC-GH5S, DMC-GH5S, LX100M2, DMC-LX10, DMC-ZS110SIGMA: fpGoPro HERO 10/9/8/7/6Mobile Phone: for iPhone 13 /12 Pro Max /11/ XS/ 8/7/6, for Samsung Galaxy s10e s10 plus s10 S9 S9 plus s8 s8 plus s7 s7 edge s6 s6 edge s5 Note 9 Note 8, Huawei P30 pro p30 p20 pro p10 p10 plus p9 mate 10 mate 9 mate 8 etc. (Most popular mobile phone on the market * This table will be updated in line with the firmware update and is subject to change without prior notice * It can handle a large payload of 0.72kg / 1.58 lbs *More information, please look at Installation and CRANE-M3 Camera Compatibility List
(*Accessory Mount is required for Smartphones and Action Cameras)
Video & Photograph Control Supported List:
EOS R(Type-C to Type-C USB): Not Supported , EOS RP(Type-C to Type-C USB): Not Supported , EOS R5(Type-C to Type-C USB): Not Supported , EOS R6(Type-C to Type-C USB): Not Supported , EOS M50(Type-C to Micro USB): Not Supported , M50 Mark II(Type-C to Type-C USB): Not Supported , EOS M6 Mark Ⅱ(Type-C to Type-C USB): Not Supported , EOS 200D(Type-C to Type-C USB): Not Supported , PowerShot G1X Mark II(Type-C to Micro USB): Not Supported , PowerShot G7X Mark III(Type-C to Type-C USB): Not Supported , PowerShot SX720 HS(Type-C to Micro USB): Not Supported , Z50(Type-C to Micro USB): Not Supported , Z5(Type-C to Type-C USB): Not Supported , Z6(Type-C to Type-C USB): Not Supported , Z6 II(Type-C to Type-C USB): Not Supported , Z7(Type-C to Type-C USB): Not Supported , Z7 II(Type-C to Type-C USB): Not Supported , Zfc(Type-C to Type-C USB): Not Supported , α7C(Type-C to Type-C USB): Not Supported , ZV-E10(Type-C to Type-C USB): Not Supported , DSC-WX350(Type-C to Multi USB): Not Supported α7M2(Type-C to Multi USB): Support Video Control , α7R2(Type-C to Multi USB): Support Video Control , α7S2(Type-C to Multi USB): Support Video Control , α7S3(Type-C to Multi USB): Support Video Control , α7M3(Type-C to Multi USB): Support Video Control , α7R3(Type-C to Multi USB): Support Video Control , α7R4(Type-C to Multi USB): Support Video Control , α6600(Type-C to Multi USB): Support Video Control , α6500(Type-C to Multi USB): Support Video Control , α6400(Type-C to Multi USB): Support Video Control , α6300(Type-C to Multi USB): Support Video Control , α6100(Type-C to Multi USB): Support Video Control , DSC-RX100M5(Type-C to Multi USB): Support Video Control , DSC-RX100M6(Type-C to Multi USB): Support Video Control , DSC-RX100M7(Type-C to Multi USB): Support Video Control , DSC-HX90(Type-C to Multi USB): Support Video Control , ZV-1(Type-C to Multi USB): Support Video ControlX-T20(Type-C to Micro USB): Not Supported , X-A7(Type-C to Type-C USB): Not Supported , X-T2(Type-C to Micro USB): Not Supported , X-T3(Type-C to Type-C USB): Not Supported , X-T4(Type-C to Type-C USB): Not Supported , X-S10(Type-C to Type-C USB): Not Supported , X-T30(Type-C to Type-C USB): Not Supported , DC-G100(Type-C to Type-C USB): Not Supported , DMC-GH4(Type-C to Micro USB): Not Supported , DMC-GH5(Type-C to Type-C USB): Not Supported , DMC-GH5S(Type-C to Type-C USB): Not Supported , LX100M2(Type-C to Type-C USB): Not Supported , DMC-LX10(Type-C to Type-C USB): Not Supported , DMC-ZS110(Type-C to Type-C USB): Not Supported , fp(Type-C to Type-C USB): Not Supported
Ergonomic Control Panel
All-new full-color touch screen with advanced UI design and intuitive interface. The gimbal is tiny and portable like a smartphone that you can operate with just one hand at ease.
Find the buttons, wheels and the newly added round joystick at your comfort reach with the ergonomic control panel. Support adjustment on aperture, shutter, ISO and roll axis.
All-New Sleek Design
New color design of black, white and red, combined with multiple composite materials for elegant appearance and excellent gripping experience.Innovative built-in fill light in a professional camera gimbal by ZHIYUN to catch the spotlight even in the dark.
Safety Lock+Dedicated Quick Release+No Rebalances
Dedicated tiny quick release plate for all mainstream cameras. Cutout battery cover and customized design make camera battery changing easier without camera disassembly.
Inventive locks and latches for storage. Gimbal can be adjusted to half-storage/full-storage mode. No axis arm adjustments needed when switching to half-storage mode with a mounted camera, and no rebalances needed when expanded. Sharper and tinier in size in full-storage mode.
*Quick Assembly Plate for different camera brand need to be purchased separately
Gimbal Modes Unlimited
Vortex Mode, Portrait Mode, Go Mode, Panorama, Timelapse, etc.
Cable Control
Compatible with the camera shutter protocol, supports photo-taking, video filming, focus, digital/optical zoom within the permission of shutter protocol.
*Check compatibility list for compatible models and functions.
Charging and Runtime
Type-C charging port supports PD Fast Charge protocol. Charging time can be minimized to 2 hrs. Runtime up to 8hrs. Can be charged with a power bank while operating at the same time.
*Supports PD Fast Charge protocol. Supports a maximum of 12W wired fast charge. The data is gathered from internal experiments of ZHIYUN laboratories. Under different scenarios, data is different to some extent.
Packing List
1 * Crane M3 Gimbal
1 * Tripod
4 * Fill Light Filters
1 * EPP Carrying Case
1 * TypeC to Multi Sony Shutter Release
1 * TypeC to Micro Camera Charging Cable
1 * TypeC to TypeC Camera Charging Cable
Optional Accessories (Need to Purchase Separately) Backpack Phone Clamp Microphone Microphone Audio Cable 2.5mm to 2.5mm Expansion Base Wifi Transmission Transmitter
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Customer Reviews
3.9 out of 5 stars
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3.8 out of 5 stars
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4.0 out of 5 stars
728
3.9 out of 5 stars
138
Price
$199.00$199.00
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Supported Devices
Mirrorless Camera / Pocket Camera / Smartphone / Action Camera Mirrorless Camera / Pocket Camera / Smartphone / Action Camera Mirrorless Camera / Pocket Camera / Smartphone / Action Camera Mirrorless Camera / Pocket Camera / Smartphone / Action Camera
Net Weight (without tripod and quick release plate)
700 g/1.54 lb (with battery) 549 g/1.21 lb 500 g/1.1 lb 770 g/1.7 lb
Release Structure
Quick Release 4.0+Universal Quick Release Plate Quick Release 4.0+Universal Quick Release Plate Quick Release Quick Release
Axis Lock
Two-step seamless lock switches for three axes Pan Axis Lock Switch Two-step seamless lock switches for three axes Three Axis Lock
Battery Runtime
8h 10h35min 7h 10h
Touch Screen
Supported Not Supported Not Supported 1.3-inch color OLED touch screen & All parameters can be set without App
Fill Light
Built-in Dual Color Temperature Fill Light Built-in Color Temperature (5500k) Fill Light Not Supported Not Supported
Audio Solution
Expansion Base+6.5mm Microphone(Not in the package) Not Supported Not Supported Not Supported
MSRP
329 209 169 259
🏆【Compact Size But Not Compromised Performance】Get rid of the hefty body, Zhiyun Crane M3 is as tiny as a bottle of water. But the upgraded motors with strong torque guarantee stable movements and filming with cameras in different sizes. *Compatible with smartphones, action cameras, compact cameras and full-frame mirrorless cameras with certain lenses. (Accessory mount is required for smartphones and action cameras.)
🏆【Light the Dark and Sharpen the Image】Pioneering built-in LED fill light with Lumen Amplifier technology for reducing image noise. Shooting in dark or dim light is favored by the adjustable color temperature and brightness, which sharpens the image. *Peak Power: 6W, Color Temperature Level: 2600-5400K, Brightness: Warm Light 650-750, White Light 850-950, CRI 90+
🏆【3-sec Super Quick Release & Avoid Balancing Repeatedly】Upgraded quick release system with general quick release plate for easier balancing, assembly and disassembly. Locks with transverse palm-rejection design to protect cameras while ensuring efficiency. Inventive locks and latches for storage. Gimbal can be adjusted to half-storage/full-storage mode. No axis arm adjustments needed when switching to half-storage mode with a mounted camera, and no rebalances needed when expanded.
🏆【Take A Shortcut with Adjustment Wheel & Joystick】Find the buttons, wheels and the newly added round joystick at your comfort reach with the ergonomic control panel. Support adjustment on aperture, shutter, ISO and roll axis.
🏆【Touch Screen Does More Than You Think】All-new full-color touch screen with advanced UI design and intuitive interface. The gimbal is tiny and portable like a smartphone that you can operate with just one hand at ease.
🏆【Charge Fast, and Faster】PD Fast Charge, Type-C charging port and 1150mAh battery capacity allow you to enjoy the following: Charge only 2 hours but work for 8 hours, using the gimbal while charging via power bank.
Customers say
Customers appreciate the camera support’s attractive white color scheme and modern design. They find it easy to use, set up, and balance. The controls are simple, and they like the motor power, stability, and brightness. However, some customers have mixed opinions on the weight, functionality, and build quality.
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Original price was: $249.00.$199.00Current price is: $199.00.
Noel –
Lightweight, Sturdy, and Fun All In One Solution
I was looking for a lightweight gimbal that can carry my camera, especially for my set up, a7M3 with FE 28-60mm F4-5.6. Honesty, I have tried other professional stabilizers but ended up returning them because of their weight. So, when I saw they claims this gimbal only weighed 700g, I gave it a chance.Weight: 693g/1.5lbs (gimbal) and 787g/1.7lbs (gimbal + quick release plate+ tripod). Compared with other professional gimbals that can easily go over 1400g/3lbs without battery & accessory, crane M3 feels so light, no to mention crane M3 has a built-in LED light and battery.Stabilizer: Buttery smooth. These motors are powerful, did cancel out swaying. No skill, all technology.Built-in LED: 6W, 2600k-5400K, little but ideal for vlog. If you shoot vlog with a hat, that light would be good enough to light your face. Long press side scroll wheel to turn on and slide to change color temperature. The light info will show on the gimbal screen as you turn on the light. It also comes with some magnetic filters to change the light color, sweet free add-on.Quick Release Plate: just release the plate without boarding balancing, it is a reliable locking system, I never worry about it.Screen & Setting: responsive and decent brightness, no issues with their interface. Four-button in the main screen, gimbal modes, balance status for all axes, system Info, and Settings. Gimbal modes include: Pan Follow Mode /Lock Mode /POV Mode /Follow Mode /Go Mode /Vortex Mode /Portrait Mode. In the setting, there are Auto Calibration, Parameter Setting( torque/smoothness/follow speed/joystick speed/Deadband), Parameter Rese, and Control Wheel Customization. All settings act as they should, no misleading. Ziyun also provides firmware updates, maybe more features on the way?Lightweight is always the correct way to go. At least, I never got a good shot when I am tired.
Werley Family –
If you have a Mirrorless camera, you need this in your life.
If you have a mirrorless camera, you need this in your life. I have a video I will upload once amazon sorts out why its not allowing me to post videos.I have many gimbals, and this so far tops them in terms of features/weight handling and size.To give a basis. The setup on it now is a Sony A7RIV with a smallrig cage and a 30mm Sigma lens. I did attempt to balance a zoom lens, but at full zoom it did outweight what the motors can handle. But for the size of this, Im not mad. It is an extremely heavy and top heavy setupSo lets just hop to the pros and cons.PROS:* Small! Easy to carry and nice ergonomic grip* The controls are self explanatory* Its very lightweight and easy to carry.* The built in light deserves its own review. Its attached tot he gimbal, and there is a dial to adjust the brightness and the hue. Never saw anything like this on a gimbal. It saves me a lot of time carrying an extra light around* balancing is super easy.* It does carry a beefy setup camera wise* Connecting to the camera was easy.* Their app offers more options on top of whats already on the gimbal itself.* Its nice to have a different colored gimbal, love the white colorCons* The only con would be that the camera setup and the zoom sigma 24-70mm was a little to much for it. But at the same time, that is expecting ALOT from a compact gimbal like this. So sort of a con, but manageable
Robert –
Cable control issue
So first off. I’m a horror content creator. I do filming for a haunted attraction. The gimbal does an amazing job at stabilizing the camera. Especially when the actors give chase to the customers as I’m catching their reactions the footage looks a whole lot better. But I cannot get my Sony ZV-1 to recognize the Crane M3 using the control cable. I’ve gone through all of the settings on the ZV-1 and had no luck. The gimbals firmware is fully updated. But I would really like to use the cable control so that I can also use the reverse charging.
Junior –
great Gimbal! but….. i had to return it
the crane M3 are everything you can wish for, in term of stability, sturdiness, weight of the gimbal and features. Zhiyun continue to amaze me every time they come up with the next thing. I have been using Zhiyun gimbal for the last 4 years. But unfortunately i had to return this gimbal as it’s not compatible with my ZV-E10. it’s not compatible in the sense that i can’t connect the gimbal to the camera or the wires to use the record/capture botton on the gimbal. that’s literally my only disappointment unfortunately. i just wish for the amount of money we spend on this gimbal, Zhiyun should make it compatible for the ZV-E10. i shouldn’t have to go and purchase a more expense camera just to use it. that’s my take. but if your camera is compatible with this gimbal, you are in luck. I highly recommend you purchase the universal quick release plate, it will make your life easier.
Francois Thibault –
setup pas complique lumières très pratique pas trop gros il est parfait
Josh Miller –
Lo uso con una Sony a6300 junto con un lente Sigma 16mm más accesorios y no tiene ningún problema en levantar todo ese peso.Portabilidad perfecta, lo único que creo es que el precio es alto. Un weebill S puede ser mejor opción pero por la portabilidad me animé con este gimbal. Aún asÃ, no me arrepiento. Gran producto.
antony –
Good stabilization, good modes, good quality. I loved it.
Andrea Pulido Castellano –
Muy contento con el gimbal, se notan buenos materiales, funcionamiento muy sencillo y tiene fuerza suficiente para estabilizar cámaras réflex. Recomendado
Robin G. –
Fazit:******Ich bin auf ganzer Linie begeistert, was nicht nur an der perfekten, hochwertigen Verarbeitung, dem modernen, schönen Design liegt, sondern auch an den vielen nützlichen Funktionen, die nicht nur die Schalter, mechanischen Sperren, die Steuerung, den präzisen Touchscreen, dessen Menüführung und die Motoren betreffen, sondern auch die innovative Beleuchtung. Beim Crane M3 von Zhiyun hat man sich wirklich Gedanken gemacht!Qualität:**********Der Gimbal und sämtliche Teile sind perfekt verarbeitet, wirken wirklich hochwertig und professionell. Als ich die Hartschale geöffnet habe, bekam ich ein Funkeln in den Augen, was an dem modernen Design lag, welches schöne Farbakzente besitzt. Einfach modern, edel und hochwertig.Funktion:***********Alle Akkugeräte sollten vor der ersten Verwendung vollständig geladen werden, was die Vorfreude dämpft, wenn man das neue Spielzeug direkt verwenden möchte.Allerdings lässt sich der Gimbal wirklich schnell laden, weil er eine Spannung von 12V bei 1Ah unterstützt.Das Gerät besitzt unzählige, sinnvolle Funktionen, die mich begeistern.Angefangen bei den mechanischen Sperren der Achsen, die einfach praktisch sind, wenn man den Gimbal sicher und platzsparend transportieren bzw. einpacken möchte.Die Schienen werden mit Klemmhebeln gesichert, die ich so noch nicht bei Gimbals gesehen habe. Ich kenne nur die Sicherungsschrauben, deren Bedienung minimal aufwendiger ist und etwas mehr Zeit benötigt.Auch bei der Kameraplatte hat man sich Gedanken gemacht, denn diese besitzt einen Schnellverschluss, der separat, durch einen Schieber, gesichert wird, um versehentliches Ãffnen bzw. Entriegeln zu verhindern.An den Motoren befinden sich Markierungen, die zur Orientierung beim Ausrichten der Kamera oder Smartphone dienen, damit das Gewicht gleichmäÃig auf den Achsen verteilt werden kann.Intuitiv lässt sich das Gerät nicht bedienen, weil es einfach zu viele Funktionen und Modi besitzt, hat man sich die Anleitung einmal ausführlich durchgelesen und den Gimbal zwei oder dreimal verwendet, dann wird die Bedienung schnell routiniert, denn manche Schalter und deren Funktion unterscheiden sich nicht von anderen Gimbals.Ich musste nach der Ausrichtung keine Nachbesserung vornehmen, habe dennoch die automatische Kalibrierung ausgeführt, die bei anderen Modellen nicht vorhanden ist.Im Menü kann man sich sogar die Ausrichtung der Achsen betrachten und diese wieder auf den Nullpunkt zurücksetzen, was auch mit einem Tastendruck ermöglicht wird, falls man alle Motoren gedreht hat.Die Motoren arbeiten einwandfrei, sie ruckeln nicht, drehen sich flüssig ohne kratzendes Geräusch, sind kraftvoll und klappen nicht plötzlich ein, wenn die Achsen stark geneigt werden, was beim Sirui Swift P1 schnell passiert, falls man den Griff schräg nach hinten neigt.Abhängig vom gewählten Modus bewegt sich die Kamera schnell in die gewünschte Richtung, wobei auch sanfte Drehungen möglich sind.Das Display reagiert, trotz seiner kompakten GröÃe, präzise und schnell auf die Steuerung und Auswahl. Beim Scrollen habe ich noch nie ungewollt eine Auswahl aktiviert.Auf der linken und der Unterseite befinden sich Gewinde, um einen StandfuÃ, Stative, Griffe oder externe Geräte, wie z.B. Mikrofone, Leuchten oder einen externen Monitor zu befestigen.AuÃerdem habe ich unten Kontakte entdeckt, die wahrscheinlich für eine Ladestation gedacht sind, die ich aber bisher nicht gefunden habe.Die integrierte Lampe, gefällt mir auch sehr gut, denn diese besitzt für viele Aufnahmen ausreichend Helligkeit, zudem lässt sich diese, sowie die Lichtfarbe anpassen, was oft sehr praktisch ist.