Top positive review
5.0 out of 5 starsGreat gimbal, excellent price!
Reviewed in the United States on February 23, 2017
This gimbal is the best bang for the buck. I have been a pro photographer (full time) since 1985, so I have invested in my fair share of equipment. Let's just say, I'm poor because of it (well, it feels that way). I began doing professional video work two years ago and finally decided to get a handheld gimbal. It was time. After much research, I chose to go with the Zhiyun Crane. Price was a major factor, but I have to tell you, the QUALITY is top notch as well. This thing is built like a tank and does the job perfectly. I'm still trying to master the best walking method in order to avoid bumping in the video, but there's only so much the gimbal can do. Just walk like a robot, nice and smoothly with your knees bent pretty far, and you should be good to go. The bad side of this is the next day, your glutes and legs will be sore as ever! lol.
Once you learn the concept of getting your camera balanced, it's pretty easy to set up. I do wish they had a better way of attaching the camera to the gimble. I'm not crazy about that single screw, but I'm no engineer, so I guess it's the best way they can come up with. Other than that, I'm a huge fan of this gimbal. Don't waste your money on something far more expensive. This model will do what you need done for most simple projects.
