Crane gimbal stabilisers were amongst the first of the single-handed devices to hit the market. Since then ZHIYUN has built a firm fan base of dedicated filmmakers who swear by their quality and robustness.
Like any good tech contest; Apple Vs Pc, Canon Vs Nikon, you have your dedicated gimbal camps, those that are firm believers in the DJI Ronin series and others backing the Crane.
Check out my gear on Kit: In this tutorial I'm showing you how to update the firmware on Zhiyun Crane 2 for mac! In this video, we will show you the overview of the brand new Zhiyun Crane M2 and teach you how to use it step by step. You can learn how to set up the Crane.
If you haven’t already delved into the world of gimbal stabilisers, then it’s a hard contest.
Both ZHIYUN and DJI are good in their own ways, but recently having been amazed at the robustness of the 3S, which I’ve been using alongside the Ronin-S, I’m now keen to see how the smaller 2S competes.
Looking at the specs, there seems little to separate the Crane 2S and 3S; it actually looks like this new smaller model is a direct competitor to its bigger sibling.
In reality, it is a lighter weight machine; however, those small motors pack some power and should suffice for anyone with a mirrorless system or DSLR for that matter.
As ever this new Crane comes feature-packed with many of the advanced features requiring the App, available for iOS and Android.
The Crane 2S is an exciting package, especially for fans of the Crane systems, but with so many gimbal stabilisers can the ZHIYUN still impress in this marginally smaller chassis?
ZHIYUN has released new firmware update (V.1.76) for CRANE 2. This new firmware update significantly extends the movement rangeof three axes to enrich your camera movement. The camera compatibility isupgraded to include more Nikon cameras.
Full-range POV
Now with the newest firmware, CRANE 2brings a whole new perspective to POV mode. The full-range 360°synchronous movement on all three axes gives you an immersiveexperience like using an “intelligent” Steadicam.
Vortex Mode
Vortex Mode is now available on CRANE 2 andevolves even further. You can add various dynamic movement to your barrel shotand open limitless possibilities to your creation.
Compatibility Upgrade
With the newest firmware, CRANE 2 is nowcompatible to Nikon Z6 & Z7. You can control various camera parameters andtake photo & video right through the control panel.
Zhiyun Crane 2 Camera Compatibility
Zhiyun Crane M App
How to update the firmware
1. Download calibration upgrade tooland firmware
Enter www.zhiyun-tech.com,Enter CRANE 2 product page and click [download]. Download ZHIYUN USB Driver,Callibration Upgrade Tool and Firmware.
2. Download driver
Unzip ZHIYUN USB Driver file and download[ZYCDC_Setup.exe].
3. Open calibration upgrade tool
Unzip calibration upgrade tool file and open [Zhiyun GimbalTools v1.3.4. exe].
4. Update firmware
Unzip firmware file and connect CRANE 2 to the PC. Open thecalibration upgrade tool and click [Open] > [Firmware Upgrade] >[Browse]. Choose [firmware.ptz].
5. Click [Upgrade] and wait forthe update.