Zhiyun Crane M3 Pro Handheld 3-Axis Stabilizer, Gimbal Stabilizer for Mirrorless Camera, Gopro, Smartphone
$379.00
Price: $379.00
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We are a consumer electronics brand specializing in photography accessories, aiming to make everything easier to create.
ZHIYUN gimbals are the market forerunner, and our product line includes cell phones, camera stabilizers, photography lights and more. We offer high quality and superior after-sales service for your shopping pleasure!
Crane 4 (New Upgrade)
Compatible with full-frame DSLRs and movie cameras.
ZHIYUN Weebill Series
Low angle shooting
More stable, Smoother, Less effort
Crane 4 (Less Effort)
Retractable pot handle, Upgraded wrist rest.
Crane 4 (Expansion)
Unlimited Expansion Accessories
ZHIYUN Crane-M Series
Crane M3S
Suitable for microslice, card camera, sports camera and smartphone.
Smooth 5S AI Combo
With AI TrackerGesture ShootingOrthogonal 3-axis, smoother
Smartphone Gimbal Stabilizer
Smooth Q4
Easy to use with extension pole.
Smooth 5S
Built-in fill light lasts up to 24 hours of use.
Video Light
Molus G200
200W COB Video LightAdjustable CCT（2700-6500K）180° adjustable arm
Softbox
35inch Parabolic Light Softbox
【Compact Size But Not Compromised Performance】 With upgraded motor performance and algorithm, compatible with smartphones, action cameras, compact cameras, and even full-frame mirrorless cameras with certain lenses. The compact motor structure, smaller in size but compatibility remains. All-new quick release plate with dual safety locks that are secure and easy for assembly and disassembly.
【3-sec Super Quick Release&Save You from 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.Dedicated tiny quick release plate for all mainstream cameras. Cutout battery cover and customized design make camera battery changing easier without camera disassembly.
【Touch Screen&Lighting】 OLED touch screen. Interactive UI and parameter display that supports status display and parameter adjustment (gimbal mode, follow speed, and other settings). Built-in LED fill light for reducing image noise and avoiding improper lighting situations. The control wheel supports step-less-dimming on the color temperature level and brightness. Adopts high-level cooling technology to quickly dissipate the heat while providing great brightness.
【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.
【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.
Customers say
Customers appreciate the camera support’s functionality, build quality, and size. They find it works well with cameras, has a strong motor, and sturdy levers for balancing. Many find it portable and amazing for trips. They also like the camera support and video quality. However, some customers have issues with balance. There are mixed opinions on setup ease and weight.
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10 reviews for Zhiyun Crane M3 Pro Handheld 3-Axis Stabilizer, Gimbal Stabilizer for Mirrorless Camera, Gopro, Smartphone
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Gabe I –
Fantastic capacity for phone (+ accessories) livestreaming! Zhiyun is SUPER responsive!
I have gone through 6+ gimbals in search of the best solution for livestreaming from a cell phone. Many of the dedicated phone gimbals, such as those from DJI, do work with minimal setup and balancing. However, they do not have any easy way to charge the phone (the ones that do tend to have very slow charging rates and the phone still discharges, just slower), and have trouble with accessories.Ideally, I would like the ability to stream for as long as possible without fidgeting and plugging in wires halfway through. With dedicated phone gimbals, a USB cable coming from the phone to a charging brick in your pocket, for example, would be enough to destabilize the unit and introduce a bit of a judder. When you start to add additional accessories such as rode wireless microphones and adapters (to allow mic and charging at the same time), many phone-only gimbals are significantly overwhelmed.My first “end-stage” gimbal was the Zhiyun Crane M2. It checked all my boxes to handle large phones + all the accessories I need for livestreaming. I was very excited to hear the M3 was being released and purchased it as soon as I was able. It did not disappoint! I probably did not need to upgrade, but this seems to handle my livestreaming components much better. I’ll just break it down into some pros/caveats for my use case, as it is very specific and does not cover all of the possibilities of this gimba.Pros:- High payload. I am not going to use this for anything other than cellphones, but it is nice to have that versatility. Handles large iPhones, + adapters, + extra cables without issue- Charges quickly- Built in fill light!- Large, sturdy levers for balancing.- Zhiyun reached out to me on WhatsApp and was very helpful in providing additional accessories and support.Caveats:- Cannot fold down to compact size without compromising last balance.- May be heavy for some during prolonged use- It SOMETIMES deviates from the horizon – usually auto-calibration fixes that, however I think this may have to do with the extra cables I have that it has to account for.- Mini tripod not included in the more expensive bundles (you get a bigger tripod, but being a large gimbal already it’s nice to have something smaller
Amazon Customer –
Zhiyun has nailed it!
Zhiyun has nailed it âa perfect camera Gimbal for compact/APS-C CamerasDisclaimer: I am not a pro or expert in camera or gimbal usage. This is just my user experience.Why I chose Crane M3?I was looking for a lightweight camera gimbal for Sony ZV1 camera as the Bluetooth grip that I bought was not useful. Sony ZV1 although the video quality is good has poor stabilization even in the active mode. It has been a year since I am searching for a lightweight camera gimbal to pair with my Sony ZV1 and think that Zhiyun has perfectly nailed it.DeliveryI bought the gimbal from Amazon and the delivery was fast. Pretty happy with the delivery from Amazon.Initial difficultyInitially I found it difficult to balance the gimbal with the camera. But once I understood how a camera gimbal works and to balance it, it is now easy to the extent that it is just like plug and play. You mount the camera on the base plate, just must have an idea of orientation how the gimbals work (pan, roll and tilt) axes and the associated latches and locks. Turn the gimbal on, balance using the automatic balancing provided in the menu options (most of the times you might not need it) and you are ready to go.One best thing that Zhiyun has done is the option for balancing the camera through the touch screen menu which is intuitive.Pros1.The gimbal is light weight and easy to carry. Vlogging made easy.2.When you use the accompanying cable whereby you connect the camera to the gimbal the buttons on the gimbal can be used to record video on the camera and adjust orientations.3.The light provided on the tilt axes is an innovative feature, and the extra magnetic light bulbs add to the glory.4.The build quality is solid.5.The video footage that comes out is good (95% of the time), some wobbles here and there but I believe its due to my inexperience in using a Camera Gimbal. I have only used a mobile gimbal osmo3 before. I will perfect it as I go along and use this gimbal to get quality videos.6.The touch screen menu makes the gimbal easy to use.7.The joystick is a welcome feature enabling the camera to be oriented or rotated to the direction where you wish.Con’sI did not feel any con’s but if Zhiyun can improve on these aspects it would be useful.1.The cable provided is bulky and since the ZV1 has ports on the right side, it creates some blockage, if you place the camera near the tilt axes motor. It can be solved by adjusting the camera position on the base plate bit away from the tilt axes handle, but then there is a space between the camera (where it sits and the tilt motor). Not a big thing but if the cable head could be of small size it could have been better.2.White Colour theme is okay, but I would have liked a combination of black color as well (not pure black a mix of white with black or any other colour).Revisions that can be helpfulOne immediate one is the placement of on/off switch it gets accidentally turned on sometimes if I put in the bag along with some items. It gets pressed and charge drains.Then sometimes (I experienced 2 times until now) the touch screen becomes unresponsive. Then I must turn off and again turn on.I think it can be corrected with a software update.Then one that would be a no brainer would be to have an option to lock the touch screen – When we use the gimbal, the fingers sometimes accidentally touch the menu, and the options get activated and settings can change. An external small lock would have been much better or do not know if there is an option to lock already using the touch screen.Super Pro-Super Helpful ZhiyunI believe if you respond and address customer concern promptly, such companies generally outplace the competition. That might be one of the reasons Zhiyun is one of the leaders in Gimbal market.I think the support that you get from Zhiyun is second to none. If you send them a message, they will respond to you and in my case Ms. Jessie from customer service was prompt and helpful. I had sent Zhiyun a message through Amazon since Initially I had difficulties in balancing the gimbal with the camera and the response was quick. Also, I am happy they would be shipping a base plate specifically designed for Sony ZV1.Final ThoughtsI think if you are looking a camera gimbal for your compact camera (not the big ones or DSLRâs) Point and Shoot /APS-Câs without much longer lenses, this is one of the best choices in the market out there. Likewise, I said before, Zhiyun has nailed it!
Xamul Vang –
Solid gimbal, just a warning for Sony ZV E10 owners.
So, like several others have noted, this is not “fully” compatible with the Sony ZV E10. To be able to control the camera with the gimbal, it requires you purchase a separate “Transmount Expansion Base”. For a $300+ gimbal, I was expecting to be able to use all of the features on the gimbal. Several of the YouTube reviewers out there are not properly informing people of this, so I just wanted to continue to put this info out there.If you really must have the Crane M3, I suggest ordering the full Pro Kit, which includes the expansion base.Other than that, it’s an amazing gimbal. Strong motors and easy setup. I’m returning it for the Crane M3S, which should have all the built in capabilities for my ZV-E10 without having to get the accessories.
PadreSJ –
Great partner to a Sony ZV-E10
I bought this for my Sony ZV-E10. It has the perfect combination of size, functionality and weight for that camera. It travels well and can setup in moments.It has features that I’ve only seen on higher-end models.
Diver –
Had to return it
It might not be fair to just give it 1 star. The problem was that the quick release tray did not fit to the gimbal and the screw for the camera did not fit to the tray. Otherwise the Gimbal was fine. I charged it and turned it on and it seemed to work perfectly but fitting the camera is a key element me. I would probable buy it again if I had guaranties for the tray to fit.
Lynn Morrison –
I’m finally home. This gimbal works great for my iPhone 13 max pro. It handles all the weight I put onto the phone including cages, lenses, filters, wireless pics etc.One caveat. This gimbal is designed ONLY for mirrorless and DSLR cameras so the added functions are disabled while using a phone… These include record stop/start or any adjustments like zoom. This is not an issue for me with my phone using filmic pro and the best part is that if I want to put my mirrorless on it, I’m good to go.Great deal, small in size, light in weight, VERY smooth movement(adjustable) and the LCD touchscreen is awesome!
Herr GroÃe –
Funktioniert gut, einfach zu bedienen, hält eine Sony A1 mit Tamron 17-28mm gut aus. Ist aber nicht vollumfänglich beweglich damit, weil die AbmaÃe der Kombi etwas zu groà ist. Aber für einfache Bewegungen (also 95% aller Bewegungen), wie vorwärts laufen, wie seitlich schwenken, Jib-Shots etc, geht das voll gut. Akku habe ich noch nicht leer bekommen bei einem Shoot.Irgendwie bekomme ich es nicht so gut hin mit dem Auslöser-Button am Gimbal die Kamera zu steuern, aber egal, mach ich es halt an der Kamera. Passt.Mir war am wichtigsten, dass der Gimbal klein ist, handlich und das AnschlieÃen an den Gimbal schnell vonstatten geht und es kein nerviges an und abschrauben geben muss. Man kann die Kamera sehr einfach mit dem Schnellwechsler dran anbringen.Der Gimbal passt in meiner Kameratasche dort rein, wo sonst meine zweite Kamera mit angesetztem Objektiv reinpasst. Ist also wirklich kompakt und daher überlege ich nicht zwei Mal, ob ich das Gimbal mitnehme, was mir sehr wichtig war. Bin zufrieden. Mag Gimbals geben die bisschen bessere Ergebnisse produzieren, weil sie für meine Kombination besser ausgelegt sind, dafür sind sie so groÃ, dass ich sie nicht mitnehmen würde.
Nicolas Duchêne –
Totalement satisfait !Jâai acheté ce stabilisateur dans le but de stabiliser mon iPhone (avec la pince smartphone du fabriquant achetée en même temps) et pourquoi pas mon appareil photo si il nâétait pas trop lourd. Jâai vu sur internet des personnes qui disaient pouvoir utiliser le gimbal avec un mon Canon R6, et je nây croyait pas vraiment.Mais je peux confirmer que le R6 passe sans problème monté avec les objectifs légers tél que le RF16 2.8 mm ou RF50mm 1.8, parfait pour mes reportages architecture ! Lâeuilleton du R6 ne tape pas dans le moteur arrière du gimbal comme câétait le cas sur mon ancien DJI RS3. Par contre il faudra démonter le plateau rapide pour pouvoir ouvrir la trappe batterie du R6.Rien à redire, très puissant, compacte, un sans faute !
Bimper –
Over expense and lacks compatibility with most cameras and lacks any software control.Have returned but still awaiting refund.
Rubén toloba –
Gran estabilizador para cámaras sin espejo de tamaño medio o apps c. La uso para mi Sony zve10 y es una combinación perfecta, peso comedido y estable como una roca. Hoy además me enviaron un mensaje que me regalan un soporte para móvil o soporte de liberación rápida como gratificación a los compradores, que me ha llegado sin coste. 11/10