Small, lightweight, and fashionable, the CRANE-M3 3-Axis Handheld Gimbal Stabilizer Pro Kit from Zhiyun-Tech is designed for compact cameras, smartphones, and action cameras. The compact design allows you to freely maneuver your camera for longer periods of time, and it's also easy to pack up with you when traveling. New features include an integrated fill light with color filters and adjustable color temperature, a fashionable white exterior, a 1.22" full-color OLED display, PD quick charge, eight hours of runtime, and an even faster quick release baseplate. This Pro Kit includes an expansion microphone, a backpack, and a smartphone clamp.

The CRANE-M3 offers 360° pan, 309° tilt, and 333° roll rotation across seven modes of operation, including follow, pan-follow, POV, portrait, GO, lock, and vortex modes, and it can also be adjusted manually if required. It runs for approximately eight hours using its built-in 1150mAh battery that's rechargeable using an included USB-C cable, and you can also power the gimbal using a power bank while operating the gimbal. The color OLED display confirms the selected operation mode, battery level, Bluetooth/Wi-Fi status, and other functions. Scale marks and memory locks help you balance the camera and lock the balance position for the camera used.

Over built-in Wi-Fi, the gimbal can sync up with a Wi-Fi-enabled camera that supports remote zoom, shutter, and video start/stop control, or you can utilize a camera control cable and the USB-C port on the baseplate to control the camera shutter and also power the camera. Over built-in Bluetooth, the camera syncs up with a free-download ZY Play mobile app for iOS and Android for additional capabilities. The app provides remote control over many functions of the gimbal and has filmmaking features such as time-lapse, panorama, and slow-motion capture. The integrated LED light allows you to utilize a fill light for your subject without the requirement of external lights.

Ultra-Portable Design, White Color    For Compact/Action Cameras & Smartphones    One-Button Quick Release Camera System    Mic, Backpack & Phone Clamp in Pro Kit    360° Pan, 309° Tilt & 333° Roll Rotation    Six Operation Modes, 8-Hour Runtime    Supports Action Cams via Optional Mount    1.22" OLED Color Touchscreen    Built-In 1150mAh Battery, PD Fast Charge    Adjustable Color Temperature

For a full list of compatible cameras, please see the most current compatibility information on the Zhiyun-Tech website page or in PDF format for camera mounting compatibility and camera control compatibility.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. How much weight can you afford?

A: Zhiyun has not provided us with a weight capacity for this gimbal however due to its compact size we can say that it is a good fit for most MFT and APS sensor mirrorless cameras. It is possible to use some of the smaller full frame mirrorless cameras as well using compact lenses.

Q: 2. Does this gimbal work out of the box or does it require activation over the internet via an Android/iPhone app?

A: The Zhiyun-Tech CRANE-M3 3-Axis Handheld Gimbal Stabilizer (Standard Kit) (B&H# ZHCRANEM3) will work out of the box. Here's the manufacturer's setup video just in case you would like to see the whole process from unboxing to use: https://bit.ly/3Nn7CsH

Q: 3. What optional accessory mount to buy for iphone 14 pro max?

A: You would need a phone holder, such as the Ulanzi ST-27 Metal Smartphone Tripod Mount BH #ULST27, to mount an iPhone 14 Pro Max to the Zhiyun CRANE-M3 3-Axis Handheld Gimbal Stabilizer (Standard Kit).

Q: 4. Would this handle the sony a7iii and sigma 28-70?

A: No, the following gimbal only offers a 2.15lbs payload system.

Q: 5. Can it handle the combination of Sony a7II+Sony FE28-70mm Zoom?

A: The Zhiyun CRANE-M3 3-Axis Handheld Gimbal Stabilizer has not been tested with the Sony FE 28-70mm lens. Please see the chart below for compatible lenses. Zhiyun tested lenses: https://bit.ly/40DTrHk

Q: 6. Will this power the GoPro Hero 10?

A: Yes, there is a USB Type-C output.

Q: 7. Will this gimbal work with a Sony A7sII + Sony 28mm f2 ?

A: Yes, the Sony A7SII, and the Sony 28mm f/2 lens are listed as compatible with the Zhiyun CRANE-M3 3-Axis Handheld Gimbal Stabilizer. Zhiyun compatibily chart: https://bhpho.to/3nb7nJC

Q: 8. Does this have object follow?

A: No, the Zhiyun CRANE-M3 3-Axis Handheld Gimbal Stabilizer (Standard Kit) does not have object follow.

Q: 9. What is the load Capacity? Why are they hiding this?

A: Zhiyun does not always list a load capacity for their gimbals. However they do have an extensive list of tested cameras and lenses available at this link. https://bhpho.to/3kJnJEJ

Q: 10. Will the Zhiyun Crane M3 work with a Canon EOS R and a EF 50mm f/1.8 USMadapter? I see only the Canon EOS RP with this lens in the compatibility list.

A: Yes, Zhiyun-Tech CRANE-M3 3-Axis Handheld Gimbal Stabilizer would also support/balance the Canon EOS R and the RE 50mm f1.8. The EOS R is between the weight of the RP and R5 which have been tested and approved by Zhiyun. Tested chart https://bit.ly/33pUGRu