Zhiyun’s latest gimbal can handle your giant DSLR camera
- Zhiyun has introduced the Crane-2S, a camera gimbal for dedicated videographers.
- The new model can handle very large cameras such as Canon’s EOS 1DX Mark II.
- It starts at $ 819.
Zhiyun is increasingly known for its smartphone gimbals, but its latest offering is aimed at the particularly devoted videographer. The company has introduced the Crane-2S, a gimbal that can handle some of the largest professional cameras.
The Crane-2S modular gimbal has a loading capacity high enough for premium DSLRs and mirrorless cameras like the Canon EOS 1DX Mark II, the Nikon D850 and the Panasonic S1H. Accordingly, a carbon fiber handle keeps the design strong with minimal weight.
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According to Zhiyun, his gimbal offers ninth generation image stabilization with more powerful motors and an overall improved responsiveness. The Crane-2S will last 12 hours on a charged basis, but will support backup batteries for longer filmmaking sessions. A 0.96 inch OLED screen helps you control the settings.
The Crane-2S can be ordered immediately. It starts at $ 599 for a no-frills gimbal, $ 649 for a battery and grip combo, and $ 849 for a Pro kit that includes a smartphone mount, stand, and other accessories to help your camera work. You can buy the gimbal from Amazon, B&H, and other retailers.
If that’s overkill for your needs, you’ll be happy to hear that Zhiyun is also discounting some of his older gimbals. The WEEBILL-S dropped to $ 299.25 ($ 100 off) on Amazon with the coupon code WBS299USD. The Crane-3S is available for $ 554.25 ($ 184.75 off) with code 35AIVC93, while the top of the range Crane-3S Pro sells for $ 861.75 ($ 287.25 off) when you enter the same code. All three offers expire after January 15th, so act quickly.
