Customers appreciate the Crane-M2 S gimbal's ease of use, lightweight design, and affordable price. Many found it easy to set up and use, even for beginners, while others noted its compact size and decent battery life. However, some users experienced challenges with balancing their cameras and reported compatibility issues with certain models. Setup was also mentioned as a potential area for improvement by some customers.
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Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Great for lightweight cameras but doesn't fit mine
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
It was confusing to set up but after watching a video it made more sense. My camera was too big for it so I couldn't get an accurate representation on how nice it works. I'm sure if you had a smaller camera it would work better, but it kept getting caught on the eye piece on the camera itself.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Stability
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Works good for lighter gear.
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Posted . Owned for 11 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Works with my a7ii & 50mm prime Sony lens… but you will need more for heavier lenses. Better suited for smaller cameras beneath the full frame range. I do really like the magnetic gel light feature however! Creates interesting and eerie lighting effects.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Awesome for a6000
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Honestly just go with the M3 I was so happy with the ms2. I can only imagine how much better the m3 would be. I paired this with my Sony a6000 & 16mm Sigma lens. A very heavy paring to be honest… maybe a lil to heavy. This is the max payload this stabilizer is capable of handling.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Stability
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Sony camera and stabilizer
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
It helps the camera more stable and I’m able to move around better with exception footage with it! Thank you for considering me!
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
I hope i win cause i kept it 100
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I love everything about it my camera was to heavy for i got a smaller lens to reduce the weight of it but the balance is still of i havr the sony A7ii
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Weight
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great Product!
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Awesome very much needed if your in need of a lightweight gymbal get this one!
I would recommend this to a friend
Cons mentioned:
Overheating
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Personally I do not recommend
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Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
In my personal experience with this gimbal. This gimbal is very hard to operate for beginners. The product overheats sometimes. If you have an iPhone 13 pro max with an Otter box case, then the phone mount does not fit, and we need to buy the phone mount separately
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Exceptional performance
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
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Works well better than I expected bright light not too heavy
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use, Size, Weight
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Very Impressed!
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Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
This gimbal is AMAZING! It’s compact, lightweight easy to carry around. Really easy to set up with no brain pain! Great features with build-in LED light which good for low light environments . Also it’s fast charging and more runtime compared to others. Love this little monster! A MUST have for Vlog professionals. Very happy with this purchase, definitely recommend it.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Stability
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great entry level gimbal
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Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
The Zhiyun Crane M2S Gimbal Stabilizer is a content creator's dream, seamlessly blending durability with a sleek design. Its 3-axis stabilization effortlessly turns shaky footage into cinematic marvels, and with intuitive controls, even beginners can master its functionalities swiftly. The added bonus of the detachable tri-pod stand, coupled with commendable battery life and compatibility with both cameras and smartphones, makes it an invaluable asset for both amateur videographers and seasoned pros. Highly recommended!
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
EC from SC
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
A very smooth movement gymbal. It is easy to setup. I like the 3 axis gymbal and especially the lock feature which allows you to do some fancy effects with the camera.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Weight
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
In Love
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Great Gimbal, very easily accessible and lightweight this is my best new toy for filming my content, and short films etc. I love the joystick and manual controls, and the feature of controlling the gimbal with a smartphone. This is the best thing I’ve bought in over a year. I’m in love with my gimbal thanks Best Buy!
I would recommend this to a friend
Cons mentioned:
App, Setup
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Awesome stabilizer and fun to use!
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I love using this to make music videos. It gets me into the video making vibe lol. A little annoying to setup but gets easier over time. Just watch a wuick tutorial video! App is good but has a lot of issues.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Quality
Cons mentioned:
Setup
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
M2 S-3
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
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It was hard for me to understand how the calibration was, once I understood, I loved the product, very good quality and easy to use
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Great for the price but not perfect.
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
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Great for the price. I spent around $200 on it. It’s not perfect but it works really well for the price. Very nice looking too. It sort of swings a bit but if I hold my hand steady, it works great. Pretty easy to set up because it offers online support and videos. I personally love it.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Weight
Cons mentioned:
Setup
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
You get what you pay for
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Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Out of the box i was impressed, great packaging but don't judge a book by its cover... its lightweight and great for smaller cameras and lenses. I used my sony a6400 with 18-135mm lens and it barely handled it. The motors were over heating and calibration was a bit difficult.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Best mini gimbal, without a doubt
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
What a great purchase! Perfect for any small body DSLR or mirrorless camera. I use a Sony a6000 with a 16-45 mm lens. Perfect method. The event that I was at was about 4 hours, and it wasn't until around the third hour that I had to think about charging it, but it charged in less than 20 minutes to 3/4 battery. Really great quality overall with simple instructions!
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use, Size
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Excellent design
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Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Easy to balance all 3axis and its a great gimbal for all kind of users (Not for heavy camera) Just small cameras and GoPro and phone
I would recommend this to a friend
Cons mentioned:
Setup
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Great gimbal
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
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Great gimbal for small cameras and cellphones. It is a little tricky to set up and balance. I wish it had a picture button for my Sony camera.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use, Weight
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Easy to use
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I like the fact that this is easy to set up and that its light weight