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Zhiyun has given a sneak peek of their upcoming Crane-M2. The M2 is a gimbal designed for lightweight cameras, smartphones, and action cameras.

It is a replacement for the companies Crane-M which was released two years ago and is now no longer available. The Crane M was designed specifically for smaller cameras such as the Sony a6300/a6500, Canon EOS-M, Nikon 1-series and action cameras like the GoPro and Sony FDR-X3000R, as well as smartphones. The minimum camera/lens weight that you could use on the Crane M was 125g (4.4oz) and the maximum was 650g (22.9oz).

We don’t have many details about the Crane-M2, and here is only images of it partly being shown. This is what we do know so far:

All-in-one solution for lightweight cameras, smartphones or action cameras.

Small and compact with a pin and latch to fix the three axes.

Quick On, Quick Off: a quick release plate which allows you to easily remove your camera from the stabilizer and re-install the camera back without having to calibrate and re-balance again.

Multiple 1⁄4 inch screw holes on the stabilizer that allows you to mount accessories.

Zhiyun has continued to improve their gimbal range over recent years and I would expect that the Crane-M2 will not only improve on the original Crane M, but it is also likely to share some of the same technology used in the companies Crane 3 Lab and Weebill Lab.

Price & Availability

There is currently no pricing or availability set for the Crane-M2. The Original Crane-M cost $239, but with prices of gimbals dropping over the last few years, I would expect the new version to be cheaper than the original.

Versatile Structure

WEEBILL LAB boasts a versatile and ergonomic structure that even revolutionizes the entire appearance. You can either hold it upright or enter a handy underslung position by mounting the tripod as a handgrip. This is how we make it possible for an effortless and unique filming experience.

Crafted Latch Design

WEEBILL LAB is designed with a latch on each axis which makes it super easy to balance. You can lock certain axes while balancing the other and save the current setup for next time. It’s a versatile equipment for run-and-gun filmmakers to carry around and start instant shooting anywhere anytime.

Wireless Image Transmission

The wireless image transmission on WEEBILL LAB supports real-time monitor, framing and parameter control over your camera. For its great compatibility with smart phones and tablets, most digital devices around you can be readily used as a monitor. With live preview and real-time parameter settings, you can frame and take shots from any angle at any view.

ViaTouch

Control System

ViaTouch Control System enables users to take care of every detail simply on a phone screen. You can make various gimbal movements and camera settings while framing the shots simultaneously all via a same screen. Filming on a camera would just be as easy as filming on a phone.

Min.Weight

Max. Payload

WEEBILL LAB weighs similar to a phone stabilizer but can handle a large payload of 3kg, compatible with most popular mirrorless camera & lens combos on the market.

Always in Focus

The external follow focus motor equipped to WEEBILL LAB supports precise and smooth focus control to all camera systems. With the tactile wheel on its body, you can easily pull focus while moving and shooting.

PhoneGo Mode to Unleash Full Potential

A single tap on the Go button, your camera is ready to handle extreme sport scene. The PhoneGo mode empowers the gimbal to its maximum follow speed and helps to capture the object wanted precisely. In-camera scene transition can be easily achieved within seconds.

Double Quick Release Plates

The double quick release plates (Manfrotto/ Arca-Swiss) allow easy setup and fast transition between equipment without re-balancing.

Creator Accessories Kit

 TransMount Quick Setup Kit (2)

 TransMount Servo Zoom/Focus Controller (Max)

 TransMount Phone Holder with Crown Gear

 TransMount Multifunctional Camera Belt

 TransMount Mini Monopod

Creator Package

 WEEBILL LAB

 TransMount Quick Setup Kit (2)

 TransMount Servo Zoom/Focus Controller (Max)

 TransMount Phone Holder with Crown Gear

 TransMount Multifunctional Camera Belt

 TransMount Mini Monopod

Master Accessories Kit

 TransMount Multifunctional Gimbal Bag

 TransMount Servo Zoom/Focus Controller (Max)

 TransMount Quick Setup Kit (2)

 TransMount Phone Holder with Crown Gear

 TransMount Multifunctional Camera Belt

 TransMount Mini Monopod

Master Package

 WEEBILL LAB

 TransMount Multifunctional Gimbal Bag

 TransMount Servo Zoom/Focus Controller (Max)

 TransMount Quick Setup Kit (2)

 TransMount Phone Holder with Crown Gear

 TransMount Multifunctional Camera Belt

 TransMount Mini Monopod

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Zhiyun weebill vs crane 3

Versatile Structure

WEEBILL LAB boasts a versatile and ergonomic structure that even revolutionizes the entire appearance. You can either hold it upright or enter a handy underslung position by mounting the tripod as a handgrip. This is how we make it possible for an effortless and unique filming experience.

Crafted Latch Design

WEEBILL LAB is designed with a latch on each axis which makes it super easy to balance. You can lock certain axes while balancing the other and save the current setup for next time. It’s a versatile equipment for run-and-gun filmmakers to carry around and start instant shooting anywhere anytime.

Wireless Image Transmission

The wireless image transmission on WEEBILL LAB supports real-time monitor, framing and parameter control over your camera. For its great compatibility with smart phones and tablets, most digital devices around you can be readily used as a monitor. With live preview and real-time parameter settings, you can frame and take shots from any angle at any view.

SONY users are advised to upgrade their camera firmware to the right version for a better image transmission experience.

ViaTouch

Control System

ViaTouch Control System enables users to take care of every detail simply on a phone screen. You can make various gimbal movements and camera settings while framing the shots simultaneously all via a same screen. Filming on a camera would just be as easy as filming on a phone.

Min.Weight

Max. Payload

WEEBILL LAB weighs similar to a phone stabilizer but can handle a large payload of 3kg, compatible with most popular mirrorless camera & lens combos on the market.

Always in Focus

The external follow focus motor equipped to WEEBILL LAB supports precise and smooth focus control to all camera systems. With the tactile wheel on its body, you can easily pull focus while moving and shooting.

PhoneGo Mode to Unleash Full Potential

A single tap on the Go button, your camera is ready to handle extreme sport scene. The PhoneGo mode empowers the gimbal to its maximum follow speed and helps to capture the object wanted precisely. In-camera scene transition can be easily achieved within seconds.

Double Quick Release Plates

The double quick release plates (Manfrotto/ Arca-Swiss) allow easy setup and fast transition between equipment without re-balancing.

Creator Accessories Kit

 TransMount Quick Setup Kit (2)

 TransMount Servo Zoom/Focus Controller (Max)

 TransMount Phone Holder with Crown Gear

 TransMount Multifunctional Camera Belt

 TransMount Mini Monopod

Creator Package

 WEEBILL LAB

 TransMount Quick Setup Kit (2)

 TransMount Servo Zoom/Focus Controller (Max)

 TransMount Phone Holder with Crown Gear

 TransMount Multifunctional Camera Belt

 TransMount Mini Monopod

Master Accessories Kit

 TransMount Multifunctional Gimbal Bag

 TransMount Servo Zoom/Focus Controller (Max)

 TransMount Quick Setup Kit (2)

 TransMount Phone Holder with Crown Gear

 TransMount Multifunctional Camera Belt

 TransMount Mini Monopod

Master Package

 WEEBILL LAB

 TransMount Multifunctional Gimbal Bag

 TransMount Servo Zoom/Focus Controller (Max)

 TransMount Quick Setup Kit (2)

 TransMount Phone Holder with Crown Gear

 TransMount Multifunctional Camera Belt

 TransMount Mini Monopod

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It's not too bad there is a tiny bit of latency depending on how fussy you are you might not be able to pull focus that way but otherwise, you would just take a normal monitor up to it and another thing is you can actually see the back of the screen because they've got the motor on a 45 degree angle so maybe you don't even need a monitor at all so setting up a motion time-lapse is really easy once you get your camera connected up to it you clicked the little camera top left and then go to moving time-lapse then you're gonna set your first starting point so you are going to pan the over here you are gonna hit the plus button then you are gonna fan the camera where you  want it to end and then you hit the next point and then when you are done you'll hit next and then go into your time intervals and your duration and then hit start it'll position the camera back to the start.

Zhiyun Weebill LAB Gimbal Stabilizer comes with a few other different things like the servo motor you transmit a tripod the transmat holder for the cell phone as well as a belt that you can actually wear and mount your monopod off that belt and kind of do like jib type movements so this gimbal does have a wheel on the side so you can do follow focus or use it as a zoom function as well can't do them both at the same time but I found that the autofocus is so good on these cameras now that you could just use it as a zoom feature and then you could do cool things like the dolly zoom effect or even just zooming in and out whenever you want to get that's basically it this gimbal is are really well made, the design of it takes two batteries they last about six hours. It is perfect for you to take out for travel.

It's really cool as they've designed these quarter-twenty mount quick-release connectors that you can quickly take the tripod off the bottom and stick it to the top and you could probably use these for anything even like monitors and things like that if you want to pop them on and off a few things.

If you are interested in Zhiyun Weebill LAB, welcome to www.zhiyun-tech.com .

Metal and you know when you get kind of lighter when it comes to stabilization. It's not quite as stable versus something heavier but the nice thing is it does a really good job and it's made for smaller lighter cameras it's just really easy to set up. Except for the quick-release plate that's also on another quick-release plate so this plate just walks into the other plate and you can just take this off disconnect the USB cable but the motor and everything will stay on this little a smaller release plate. You can just click it in here when you're done.

If you want to click it back in you just lock it down boom so the layout on. Zhiyun Weebill LAB is a little bit different than some of the other gimbals right now, if you want to go into follow mode you have to push in the trigger on the front and then go into follow mode than on the side you can switch down to L which is lock mode which means the gimbal will just keep the camera in the same spot then you can click POV which puts it into a follow mode which follows the roll axis as well or you can put it into V which is kind of like the vortex mode which you can do those cool vortex shots or the inception mode.

There's a new firmware and you can triple-click the LV button and it'll actually lock out all the buttons in case you click them by accident,  you should just triple-click again and then you can resume using your buttons one of the new features that Zhiyun is putting into there gimbals is the wireless image transmission this one doesn't have HDMI but you can still do it through the USB with different cameras with the Sony it works and basically plug USB into the camera and then plug the USB into the back of the gimbal here and it will transmit your image to your phones through its own Wi-Fi connection and from there you can actually change your camera settings and the gimbal settings and everything just off your phone.

If you are interested in gimbal, welcome to www.zhiyun-tech.com .