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United Kingdom, Belfast
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Review on πŸ“· Zhiyun Crane V2 Bluetooth 3-Axis Handheld Gimbal Stabilizer with Hard Case, Ideal for ILC Mirrorless Cameras by Shane Wallace

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Great gamepad, great price!

This stabilizer offers the best value for money. I've been a professional photographer (full-time) since 1985, so I've invested heavily in my gear. Let's just say that's why I'm poor (well, it seems). I started shooting videos professionally two years ago and finally settled on a handheld gimbal. There was a time. After much research I decided on Zhiyun Crane. The price was the main factor but I have to tell you the QUALITY is top notch too. This thing is built like a tank and does its job perfectly. I'm still trying to figure out the best way to walk so I don't bump into videos, but there's not much the gimbal can do. Just walk like a robot, nice and smooth, with your knees bent pretty wide and you're done. The bad side of this is that the next day your buttocks and legs will hurt like never before! lol. Once you learn the concept of camera balancing, setting it up is easy. I wish they had a better way to attach the camera to the gimbal. I'm not keen on that single screw, but I'm not an engineer, so I think this is the best way they can come up with. Also, I'm a big fan of this gimbal. Don't waste your money on something much more expensive. This model will do what you need for most simple projects.

Pros
  • Ideal for outdoor activities
Cons
  • Legacy model