ZHIYUN CRANE M3

Zhiyun-Tech CRANE-M3 3-Axis Handheld Gimbal Stabilizer

CRANE-M3OfZhiyun-TechIt is designed for compact cameras, smartphones, and action cameras. The compact design allows you to maneuver your camera freely for longer periods, and it is also easy to pack when traveling. New features include an integrated fill light with adjustable color filters and color temperature, a modern white exterior, a full-color 1.22" OLED display, PD fast charging, eight hours of operation, and an even faster quick-release base plate.

The CRANE-M3 offers a 360° panorama, a 309° tilt, and a 333° roll rotation in seven operating modes, including follow, pan follow, POV, portrait, GO, lock, and Vortex modes, and can also be manually adjusted if required. It operates for approximately eight hours with its built-in 1150 mAh battery, which is rechargeable with an included USB Type-C cable, and you can also power the gimbal with a power bank while operating it. The color OLED display confirms the selected operating 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.

Through built-in Wi-Fi, the gimbal can sync with a Wi-Fi-enabled camera that supports remote zoom, shutter, and video start/stop control. Alternatively, you can use a camera control cable and the USB Type-C port on the mainboard to control the camera's shutter and also power the camera. Through built-in Bluetooth, the camera syncs with a free downloadable ZY Play mobile app for iOS and Android for additional capabilities. The app provides remote control over many gimbal functions and has filming features such as time-lapse, panorama, and slow-motion capture. The integrated LED light allows you to use a fill light for your subject without the need for external lights.

Key features

Compact size, uncompromising performance

Get rid of a heavy gimbal body; the ultra-compact Zhiyun CRANE-M3 features enhanced motors with strong torque, ensuring stable movements with cameras of different sizes.

Compatibility

Compatible with smartphones, action cameras, compact cameras, and full-frame mirrorless cameras with certain lenses. An optional mounting accessory is required for smartphones and action cameras.

Fill light filters

Red, yellow, blue, and orange filters are included to adjust the color of the integrated fill light.

Multiple gimbal modes

To make the operation even faster and easier, the CRANE-M3 features multiple gimbal modes, including Pan-Follow, Lock, Follow, Point of View, Vortex, GO, and Portrait. It can also be repositioned manually.

Low light performance

A built-in LED fill light with CRI 90+ to reduce image noise allows you to shoot in darkness or low light, and adjustable color temperature and brightness from 2600 to 5400K are available to sharpen the image.

Touchscreen

Brand new 1.22" full-color OLED touchscreen with advanced user interface design and intuitive interface.

Quick release

Enhanced quick release system with a general quick release plate to facilitate balancing, mounting, and dismounting. Locks with palm rejection design to protect cameras and ensure efficiency.

Load fast and faster

The PD fast charging, a type C charging port, and a 1150 mAh battery capacity allow you to fully charge the gimbal in just two hours, but it will run for up to eight hours. You can also use the gimbal while it is charging through a power bank.

New design

The CRANE-M3 features a modern white color and an ergonomic grip handle with a material that fits comfortably in the palm of the hand.

Expansion possibilities

The options include an expansion base with a microphone connection port, a 1/4" audio port, and a 1/4" expansion port to unlock more capabilities such as vlogging, commercials, interviews, and travel diaries. A custom-designed backpack is also available separately.