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ZHIYUN ignites a new era of dynamic, anytime-anywhere filmmaking with the ultra-portable CRANE-M 3S and WEEBILL 3S

ZHIYUN today announced the launch of the CRANE – M 3S and the WEEBILL 3S, two ultra-portable products that break new ground in the professional stabiliser market and catalyse a new era of dynamic, anytime,anywhere  visual storytelling, unconstrained by equipment weight or crew size. Each new feature on both gimbals – portability, ease-of-use, creative control and performance – has been carefully curated with the intention of liberating the creative process by simplifying the technical aspects of filmmaking for content creators.

The ZHIYUN CRANE – M 3S: portability and wider camera compatibility

ZHIYUN’s CRANE – M 3S is the successor to the popular 2022 Red Dot Product Award winning CRANE M3 and is the perfect vlogging, travel, live streaming and interview companion. The 705 g compact, portable powerhouse sports a higher load-bearing capacity with mainstream full-frame cameras and lens combos than its predecessor and can be used with mobile phones, mirrorless and action cameras. Its dimensions come in at 284.2 mm (w) x 74.5 mm (d) x 163.5 mm(h) and hits the style mark with its monochromatic looks.

Once balanced; keep on shooting 

Users can capture stunning images effortlessly thanks to its Bluetooth shutter functionality that  enables  wireless control of zoom and record with one touch – no more complicated cable connections. Furthermore, its customised two-in-one quick release with plates for each camera model, means that mainstream camera batteries can now be changed without camera assembly or disassembly. And once you have balanced the stabiliser, you won’t need to do it again. Quick installation combines with Power Delivery (PD) fast charging meaning that a full  charge takes  just two hours and a maximum battery life is up to 7.5 hours.

Stunning clarity; ultimate control

Day or night, ZHIYUN’s CRANE – M 3S boasts a tiny, yet powerful built-in bi-colour fill light no bigger than a fingernail. Powered by Lumen Amplifier technology from ZHIYUN, the modular light enables stepless/temperature adjustment and emits up to 1,000 lux brightness; colour temperature 2,700K-5,500K.

Once you have the footage, the 1.22” intuitive touchscreen features an all-new interactive UI that offers easy adjustment of functions for you to adjust and fine-tune that all-important content, effortlessly.

ZHIYUN WEEBILL 3S: Seamless professional filmmaking

Seamless filmmaking was what ZHIYUN had in mind with its launch of its WEEBILL 3S. It weighs 1,054.8 g and comes in at 305 mm (w) x 210 mm (d) x 72.5 mm (h).

With its powerful performance and compatibility with most DSLR and mirrorless cameras on the market as well as mainstream lenses, unleashing the full potential of your favoured camera has never been easier. A tenth generation of algorithms features customisable following and smooth curves based on common shooting scenarios and operating habits, providing a seamless shooting experience every step of the way with unbeatable stability and silky-smooth camera movements.

WEEBILL 3S is compatible with ZHIYUN TRANSMOUNT accessories and the ZY Play App, including: TransMount Follow Focus/Zoom Units; TransMount Image Transmission System; TransMount Transmitter/Receiver; MasterEye Visual Controller VC100 and the ZY Play App features.

Revolutionary portrait switch

An innovative system integrates the local structure on the portrait/landscape modes on the WEEBILL 3S meaning filmmakers can switch between the two modes on the quick-release module, saving time and without having to rebalance the gimbal.

Essential features for extended shooting

Improved sling structure grip for ultimate comfort

ZHIYUN has further innovated and improved the ergonomics of its pioneering  industry-first sling grip. Crafted from skin-friendly materials, its soft hand grip supports  the precise fine-tuning of the wrist angle with a knob, allowing for accurate adaptation to gimbal operating and camera movement habits and one or two handed operation. The extendable sling grip can be adjusted to a two-handed grip mode and allows for left and right tilt adjustments to the direction of the gimbal handle as well as the grip centre of gravity, making low-angle and sling mode shooting effortless.

11.5 hours of uninterrupted operation in static environments. WEEBILL 3S needs just two hours to fully charge using PD fast-charging and offers up to 11.5 hours of shooting with its two 18,650 3.7V Li-ion, 1150m Ah batteries.

1,000 Lux fill light: Like the CRANE – M3 S, WEEBILL 3S comes with Lumen Amplifier technology; the fill light delivers a powerful 1000 Lux light and dual Colour Temperature: 2,600k-5,500K CRI90+, enhancing the light and shadow texture of your shots.

Take control of your filmmaking

The Bluetooth shutter control on the WEEBILL 3S with mainstream camera models, allows for the recording button to start/stop recording or trigger photo-taking functions, to enable a seamless shooting experience.

0.96-inch bilingual (EN/CH) display screen makes perfecting shots in-situ easy. This  feature has shortcuts for motion lapse, V mode, etc meaning your preferred shooting feature is just one touch away. Creative control is further facilitated with the WEEBILL 3S’s control wheel which supports adjusting parameter, focus motor, and gimbal axes, making your perfect shots come to life.

Commenting on the new additions to its iconic WEEBILL and CRANE product ranges; Yilun Liao, CEO, ZHIYUN said:

“The WEEBILL 3S and the CRANE – M 3S with their innovative features, usher in a brand new filmmaking era. combining  ZHIYUN’s WEEBILL 3S with its MOLUS X100 and CRANE-M 3S with M40, for instance, delivers powerful professional cinematic results, and ultimate mobility to film wherever your imagination takes you. ZHIYUN is driven by the belief that filmmaking equipment can be lightweight, convenient but also produce high quality cinematic results. “

The ZHIYUN CRANE – M 3S is available from the ZHIYUN store or Amazon.  Prices are as follows: standard – £299 (gimbal, tripod); combo – £359 (gimbal, tripod, phone clamp, backpack).

The ZHIYUN WEEBILL 3S is available from the ZHIYUN store or Amazon. Prices are as follows: standard £319.00 (gimbal, tripod); combo – £439 (gimbal, tripod, backpack, sling grip, wrist rest).

ZHIYUN CRANE M2S crowned GOOD DESIGN(R) Awards 2022 winner

ZHIYUN, the world’s pioneering gimbal innovator for cameras and smartphones, has been awarded the prestigious GOOD DESIGN® Awards for its CRANE M2S gimbal.

The CRANE M2S won in the electronics category of the 72nd edition of the awards. Approximately 4,000 shortlisted entries from 52 countries were judged by independent and international jurors with the awards given to products with the highest design quality and innovation.

The gimbal joins ZHIYUN’s range of award-winning products and offers a compact design that feels completely natural in the hand during use. With a built-in 0.66-inch display offering real-time status and operating parameters of the camera and gimbal, users benefit from an at-a-glance view while they shoot.

Another award-winning feature is ZHIYUN’s latest quick release technology, the V-shape design provides better working efficiency allowing quick interchange between any cameras used. While dual safety locks ensure the equipment always remains attached.

At just 549g, the CRANE-M2S impressed judges since it is as portable as a phone gimbal, but can  hold cameras up to the Sony A7SIII with small prime lenses. The super lightweight body is combined with stronger motors and extended axes, making it a must-have for high velocity, run-and-gun filmmakers.

GOOD DESIGN is the first, oldest and longest running design prize in the world that honors all design achievements in all its disciplines: from product, packaging, communication and service design, architecture and interior architecture to user interface (UI), user experience (UX), and professional concept.

The highly-prized, highly anticipated, and highly-publicized awards are bestowed annually by The Chicago Athenaeum: Museum of Architecture and Design and The European Centre for Architecture Art Design and Urban Studies.

The competition evaluates product design, communication design, packaging design and concept designs by the world’s leading brands and sheds light on current trends emerging in the international design and manufacturing sectors.

ZHIYUN’s Head of R&D, said:

“At ZHIYUN, design innovation is key to the success of our products, and we are honoured to be awarded this prestigious recognition for our continuous R&D efforts in gimbal technology. It is our intention to continue to deliver even more novel product experiences to video creators, whether amateur or professional from around the world.”

Further information on CRANE M2S at the GOOD DESIGN® Awards can be found here.

Tech Review – ZHIYUN Smooth 5S Combo gimbal

The kit came in a professional-looking box, clean and smart with all the accessories listed on the side with the QR code directly for the app. Inside the box came a solid practical carry case with all the accessories located with the additional slots to allow to add additional accessories. The carry case allows the portability to carry the case without the worries of losing odd accessories. The Zhiyun Smooth 5S is solid yet lightweight with 3-Axis Stabilizer which an appropriate locking mechanism, the kit has a Detachable Tripod, and USB-C Charging Cable. There is a digital display while minimal in terms of size of the screen, with a Light as required controlled via the dials. The Light has Dual-Side Magnetic to allow the colours to change with an extensive  Smartphone Compatibility List

Contents:

  •       1x Zhiyun Smooth 5S
  •       1x Mini Tripod For Smooth 5S
  •       1x USB Type-C Cable
  •       1x Wrist Strap
  •       1x Protective Bag
  •       1x Magnetic Fill Light
  •       4x Fill Light Filter
  •       1x Zhiyun Prime 1-Year Membership Card

 

Key features:

  •       3-Axis Stabilizer for 1-Person Capture
  •       Integrated & Magnetic Fill Lights
  •       Supports Larger Smartphones 5.3-10.6 oz
  •       For Phones 2 to 3.5″ Wide, 0.4″ Thick
  •       Sturdy Motors, Upgraded Algorithm
  •       Livestreaming via Mobile App
  •       Various Templates & Gimbal Modes
  •       2-Hour PD Charging/Up to 25-Hour Runtime
  •       Detachable Tripod, USB-C Charging Cable
  •       Zhiyun Prime 1-Year Membership

Setup and use:

The Smooth 5S Combo come with clear instructions with a QR code available to download the instructions easily. The setup for an android phone is relatively easy and playing with the Stabilizes and balances the phone to the correct settings. Allow at least 30 minutes to play with the setting and balancing on the first go. If you have the same phone taking note of the setting on the scale ( or Tipp-Ex to the mark ) allows for easy future setting up which can be done in a minute or 2 once familiar with the balancing. This model was found to be easy and practical to set up as compared to other models use. Once set up and balanced the choice then becomes on the shooting modes including PF, L, F, POV and V  which is technically easy rather than a user-artistic approach to filming.

Zhiyun Smooth 5S Combo,  buttons

Multiple classic shooting modes including PF, L, F, POV and V

  •       Pan Follow mode (PF): The tilt axis and roll axis motors are locked, and the camera rotates with the handle while panning horizontally. Push the joystick up/down to control the tilt axis angle, and push it left/right to control the pan axis of the camera.

 

  •       Follow mode (F): The roll axis motor is locked, and the tilt axis and pan axis motors follow the rotation of the handle. Push the joystick up/down to change the tilt angle of the camera and the left/right to change the horizontal orientation of the camera.

 

  •       Point of View mode (POV): All three motors move when the handle is rotated.

 

  •       Vortex mode (V): The tilt axis motor rotates upward by 90°, and the tilt axis, roll axis, and pan axis motors follow the rotation of the handle. Push the joystick to the left/ right to control the rotation of the pan axis. How to Use CRANE-M2 S

 

  •       Go mode (GO): The roll axis motor is locked, and the tilt axis and pan axis motors quickly follow the rotation of the handle.

App use: ZY Cami

The app got a rating of 1.6 out of 1.59 k reviews. I would agree with this poor rating for an Android phone. This app requires getting a verification code matching certain pictures in the background, sounds simple,  similar to eg ticks of boats on a screen but is made more complicated by the system used in a different format. this is further complicated by when getting a code the email states must be used within 10 minutes while the phone has a timer count down of 60 seconds, This is before you get to log in to the software. The experience of using the app with an iPhone is much improved as per conversations with colleagues and feedback but not tried it during this review.

Warranty:  1 year

Models comparison

 Conclusion:

The physical setup of the gimble works well with the calibration process easier than others used before with minimal effort / technical knowledge/experience required.  This product is let down by the Android App if used as this has an overly complicated setup process and depending on the model used results in a different experience having tried it on a few phones.

This Zhiyun brand stands out in terms of accessories supplied and case, A lot of work has gone into this area with a well-designed case with all the accessories compartmentalised and the option to carry additional bits in the strong carry case.  The shooting modes are easy to use for the PF, L, F, POV and V to allow a variety of filming tableau and artistic presentations.

Overall a sturdy easy-to-use gimbal with an abundance of accessories and features for any budding filming enthusiastic to allow creative filming.

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Video review

ZHIYUN Christmas deals – Perfect smartphone/camera gifts at incredible prices

Don’t worry if you’ve missed Black Friday or Cyber Monday and are still looking for that special gift for someone. ZHIYUN, the leading gimbal brand for amateur and professional filmmakers with smartphones and cameras has some special Christmas discounts on some of its most popular products.

Gimbal: the perfect gift for anyone with a smartphone or camera

Gimbals are light, compact and durable stablilisers, with smartphone versions, small enough to shove in a rucksack or your pocket to take your videos to the next level. There’s nothing more annoying than reliving sporting events, nights out, holidays, trips or special occasions only to see a blur of shaky unwatchable footage. While camera gimbals are sturdier to support larger cameras for professional users.

Smartphone gimbals

Elevate your smartphone with the latest smartphone gimbals.

SMOOTH 5S

Tell better stories with the newest member of the SMOOTH range. With its powerful built-in fill light, SMOOTH 5S offers a simplified way of filmmaking for everyone with a smartphone, day or night. With the classic 3-axis design, you can create inspiring content with no angle limitations. SMOOTH 5S makes you a one-man vlogging crew. Available in white or grey from ZHIYUN or the Amazon store.

SMOOTH Q4

This neat little smartphone gimbal has a new design for better grip and easy unfolding. It has a 215mm built-in, extendable rod that allows you to shoot at various angles from a wider background. SMOOTH Q4 comes with a double sided, adjustable magnetic fill light offering you a quick and easy way to get the lighting even in the darkness. Buy it at the ZHIYUN or the Amazon store.

  • Standard: Now £99/$99 USD (original price £119/$119)

  • Combo: Now £119/$119 (original price £149/$149)

SMOOTH 5

Film like a pro with the latest ZHIYUN SMOOTH 5. It makes cinematic smartphone filmmaking possible with its 3-axis design that allows movement through all angles to be amazingly smooth, even at the extremes. Its carefully considered ergonomic controls, high performance motor, professional anti-shake system, and magnetic twin fill lights empower new creative opportunities. Buy it at the ZHIYUN or the Amazon store.

  • Standard: Now £139/$139 (original price £159/$169)

  • Combo: Now £189/$189 (original price £209/$219)

Professional gimbals

For those vlogging and filmmaking pros, ZHIYUN has some professional gimbal deals.

WEEBILL 3: Simplicity Evolved, creation elevated.

Now in its 3rd generation, the A4 sized WEEBILL 3 has evolved and tuned its ergonomics with carefully crafted parts that reduce the carrying effort by 40%. This innovative all-in-one solution provides sound, light and image stabilisation together, setting a new bar for portable, powerful gimbals that makes even complex filmmaking endeavours effortless and simple. Available from the ZHIYUN and Amazon stores.

  • Standard: Now £399/$399  (original price £449/$449)

  • Combo: Now £449/$449  (original price £529/$529)

WEEBILL S: Unleashing possibilities for professional filmmakers

Despite its compact size, the WEEBILL-S easily handles mainstream mirrorless and DSLR camera & lens combos. Its neat, lightweight body and a unique Sling mode allows the WEEBILL-S to offer an effortless shooting experience. Inside, its strong motors feature ZHIYUN’s unique stabilising algorithm. An intelligent ViaTouch 2.0 system as well as an ultra-low latency HD image transmission module, means the WEEBILL-S pushes the limits for boundless filmmaking.

CRANE M3: For Ultra-portable professional handheld filmmaking

The CRANE M3 is a portable, compact and professional camera gimbal. It provides an excellent grip and balance, with an ergonomic array of control panel, buttons, wheels and joystick for full control of the powerful motors that can carry different kinds of cameras and lenses in stable and smooth movements. The two-in-one universal quick release plate makes camera changes during a shoot safe and efficient.

  • Standard: Now £319/ USD 319  (original price £369/$369)

  • Combo: Now £379/ USD 379  (original price £449/$449)

  • Pro:  Now £399 / $399  (original price £649/$549)

ZHIYUN Christmas/Holiday 2022 full discount list:

Learn more about the Smooth Series: https://www.zhiyun-tech.com/en/product/smooths

Smooth Q3

  • Standard: Now £79/79USD ( original price £85/89USD)

  • Combo: Now £99/99USD (original price £105/109USD)

Smooth Q4

  • Standard: Now £99/$99(original price £119/119USD)

  • Combo: Now  £119 /$119 (original price  £149/149USD)

Smooth X

  • Standard: Now £29.99/$29.99 (, original price £60/69.99USD)

  • Package: Now £39.99/$39.99 (, original price £70/79.99USD)

Smooth XS

  • Standard: Now £39.99/39.99USD ( original price £69/74.99USD)

Smooth X2

  • Standard: Now £69/$69 (original price £129/119USD)

  • Combo: Now £89/$89 (original price £159/149USD)

Smooth 5

  • Standard: Now £139/139USD (original price £159/169USD)

  • Combo: Now  £189/189USD (, original price £209/ 219USD)

Learn more about the CRANE series: https://www.zhiyun-tech.com/en/product/cranes

CRANE M2-S

  • Standard: Now £199/199USD (original price £259/269USD)

  • Combo: Now £259 /259USD (original price £329/349USD)

CRANE M3

  • Standard: Now £319/319USD (original price £369/369USD)

  • Combo: Now  £379/379USD (original price £449/449USD)

  • Pro: Now £399/399USD (original price £649/549USD)

CRANE 2S

  • Standard: Now £379/369USD (original price £599/599USD)

  • Combo: Now  £429/419USD (original price £649/649USD)

  • Pro: Now £519/569USD (original price £849/849USD)

CRANE 3S

  • Standard: Now £559/539USD (original price £769/739USD)

  • Pro: Now £899/799USD (original price £1049/1149USD)

Learn more about the WEEBILL series: https://www.zhiyun-tech.com/en/product/weebills

WEEBILL 3

  • Standard: Now  £399 /399USD (original price £449/449USD)

  • Combo: Now  £449 /449USD (original price £529/529USD)

WEEBILL S

Learn more about the FIVERAY series: https://www.zhiyun-tech.com/en/product/fiveray

Fiveray 100C

  • Standard: Now £149/149USD (original price £199/199USD)

  • Combo: Now £189/189USD (original price £249/249USD)

Where to Buy

Promotion period: December 1st to December 31st
Available online from: Amazon ZHIYUN and ZHIYUN Store

ZHIYUN Announces Huge Black Friday Discounts of up to 57%

ZHIYUN, the world leader in professional camera and smartphone stabilization systems, is pleased to announce its Black Friday discounts for 2022, covering a wide range of its most popular gimbals and professional-grade video making accessories, including the popular SMOOTH 5, CRANE M3 and WEEBILL-S. These discounted prices will only be available between November 15 to December 31, 2022, available at ZHIYUN Amazon store.

SMOOTH 5: Ideal Gimbal for Smartphones

Film like a pro with the latest ZHIYUN Smooth 5. It makes cinematic smartphone filmmaking possible with its 3-axis design that allows movement through all angles to be amazingly smooth, even at the extremes. Its carefully considered ergonomic controls, high performance motor, professional anti-shake system, and magnetic twin fill lights empower new creative opportunities.

The Smooth 5 is now available for £139 (13% off), while the Combo option is reduced to just £189 (10% off).

Learn more about the ZHIYUN Smooth 5: https://www.zhiyun-tech.com/en/product/detail/490

CRANE M3: For Ultra-portable Professional Handheld Filmmaking

The CRANE M3 is a portable, compact and professional camera gimbal. It provides an excellent grip and balance, with an ergonomic array of control panel, buttons, wheels and joystick for full control of the powerful motors that can carry different kinds of cameras and lenses in stable and smooth movements. The two-in-one universal quick release plate makes camera changes during a shoot safe and efficient.

The CRANE M3 is now available for only £319 (14% off), the Combo options is now only £379 (16% off) and the Pro is just £399 (39% off).

Learn more about the ZHIYUN CRANE M3: https://www.zhiyun-tech.com/en/product/detail/479

WEEBILL S: Unleashing Possibilities for Professional Filmmakers

The WEEBILL S professional camera gimbal easily handles mainstream mirrorless and DSLR camera & lens combos. Thanks to its lightweight body and a unique Sling mode, the WEEBILL-S imbues an effortless shooting experience. Featuring strong motors with an advanced stabilization algorithm, the intelligent ViaTouch 2.0 system, as well as an ultra-low latency HD image transmission module, the WEEBILL-S pushes the limit of filmmaking even further to unleash boundless possibilities for professional filmmakers.

The WEEBILL S is now available for just £289 (22% off) and bundled with ZHIYUN’s Image Transmission Pro Kit for £519 (9% off).

Learn more about the ZHIYUN WEEBILL S: https://www.zhiyun-tech.com/en/product/detail/70

ZHIYUN Black Friday 2022 Full Discount List:

Smooth Q3

  • Standard: Now £79 (7% off, original price £85)

  • COMBO: Now £99 (6% off, original price £105)

Smooth Q4

  • Standard: Now £99 (17% off, original price £119)

  • COMBO: Now £119 (20% off, original price £149)

Smooth X

  • Standard: Now £29.99 (50% off, original price £60)

  • Package: Now £39.99 (43% off, original price £70)

Smooth XS

  • Standard: Now £39.99 (42% off, original price £69)

Smooth X2

  • Standard: Now £69 (47% off, original price £129)

  • COMBO: Now £89 (44% off, original price £159)

Smooth 5

  • Standard: Now £139 (13% off, original price £159)

  • COMBO: Now £189 (10% off, original price £209)

CRANE M2-S

  • Standard: Now £199 (23% off, original price £259)

  • COMBO: Now £259 (21% off, original price £329)

CRANE M3

  • Standard: Now £319 (14% off, original price £369)

  • COMBO: Now £379 (16% off, original price £449)

  • PRO: Now £399 (39% off, original price £649)

CRANE 2S

  • Standard: Now £379 (37% off, original price £599)

  • COMBO: Now £429 (34% off, original price £649)

  • PRO: Now £519 (39% off, original price £849)

CRANE 3S

  • Standard: Now £559 (27% off, original price £769)

  • PRO: Now £899 (14% off, original price £1049)

WEEBILL S

WEEBILL 3

  • Standard: Now £399 (11% off, original price £449)

  • COMBO: Now £449 (15% off, original price £529)

Fiveray FR100C

  • Standard: Now £149 (25% off, original price £199)

  • COMBO: Now £189 (24% off, original price £249)

Where to Buy

Promotion period: November 15 to December 31, 2022.
Available online from: ZHIYUN Amazon store

ZHIYUN SMOOTH 5S Combo – First Look

The SMOOTH 5S is the latest addition to ZHIYUN’s iconic SMOOTH range. As well as offering several upgraded features that make it more powerful and compatible with larger smartphones and superior image stabilisation, it features a new, powerful built-in fill light in addition to the two modular magnetic lights. This, together with features like its wider shooting angle and intuitive control panel provide an integrated and convenient film-making experience for everyone.

Today we take a first look at the latest gadget from ZHIYUN and see what the combo pack looks like before we take it off for testing as we always do and give you a look at how it works in real life rather than a stock image report.. So stay tuned for that and lots more cool tech here for the Christmas Season and on our YouTube channel.

The ZHIYUN SMOOTH 5S is available for the price of £299 from the ZHIYUN or Amazon store.

USD 169, Euros 189, GBP 169
For the SMOOTH 5S combo, pricing is:
USD 219, Euros 239, GBP 219

ZHIYUN Unveils its Best Gimbal Discounts for Amazon Prime Early Access Sale

ZHIYUN, the world leader in professional stabilization systems, will offer its best gimbal discount deals during the Amazon Prime Early Access Sale on Tuesday 11 October 2022 to Wednesday 12 October,  for a wide range of its products including, SMOOTH Q4, SMOOTH 5 WEEBILL 3 and the CRANE M2S. On selected gimbals, get up to 51% off or save up to £330 on selected gimbals.  The deals can be accessed at: ZHIYUN UK Amazon Store and ZHIYUN Official Store.

The first-ever Prime Early Access Sale is part of Amazon’s Prime Day follow-up and is a members-only shopping event

For any amateur or professional photographers who want to improve their skills, this is the right time to purchase their dream gimbal(s) for cameras or smartphones.

CAMERA GIMBALS

Crane M2 S — is highly portable, just like a phone gimbal, but with the capacity to hold cameras up to the Sony A7SIII with small prime lenses. The super-lightweight body is combined with stronger motors and extended axes compared to the standard CRANE-M2 series, making it a must-have for high-velocity, run-and-gun filmmakers.

Original price: £ 259
Discounted price: 20%  –  £ 219

WEEBILL 3 — has enhanced responsiveness and stabilization capabilities to accurately eliminate shaky movements in a lightweight frame sporting an industrial design that gives users maximum control through a flip-out touch screen.

Original price: £ 449
Discounted price: 10%  –  £ 409

Crane M3 — upgraded motors with stronger torque guarantee stable movements and filming with cameras in different sizes. Easy compatible with smartphones, action cameras, compact cameras, and full-frame mirrorless cameras with certain lenses.

Original price: £ 369
Discounted price: 11%  –  £ 329

SMARTPHONE GIMBALS 

Smooth X2 –  with its one-step design allowing swift unfolding to shooting, and an innovative 360° rotatable design of the axis, making silky smooth Hollywood quality video with the SMOOTH-X2 has never been easier.

Original price: £ 129
Discounted price: 43%  –  £ 69

Smooth Q4 —  With a brand new look for better grip and easier folding and double-sided powerful magnetic fill light, filmmakers can create the right atmosphere for their stories, even in the dark.

Original price: £ 119
Discounted price: 11%  –  £ 109

Smooth  Q3 —  from a rotatable fill light to 17 smart templates, the Smooth-Q3 is a compact, feature-rich three-axis gimbal with a simplified and detail-oriented design and unrivalled functionality.

Original price: £85
Discounted price: 12%  –  £75

ZHIYUN demos latest gimbal technology at The Photography Show 2022

ZHIYUN, a pioneer and world leader in innovative gimbals and stabilisers for cameras and smartphones will be showcasing its award-winning products at The Photography Show, a UK event that attracts everyone passionate about photography, moving image and content creation, from professionals to enthusiasts on 17 – 20 September 2022.

ZHIYUN’s product range will be available on its UK distributor Transcontinenta’s stand G500 where demonstrations will take place. Visitors will be able to take a closer look at ZHIYUN’s innovative gimbals from its highly-regarded CRANE series, including its latest stabilisers, the Weebill 3 for cameras, its FIVERAY stick light, the SMOOTH Q4 for smart phones all launched in June 2022.

WEEBILL 3 product highlights include a new SLING 2.0 system with improved ergonomics; extendable SLING handle and wrist rest; convenient built-in microphone and fill light; next-gen Quick Release system and powerful in-built battery supports all-day filming.

The FIVERAY FR100C is Zhiyun’s first portable LED Light Stick. The powerful device is 5X brighter than other portable lighting accessories; offers a full temperature range control; large 6-cell battery; extremely fast 120W PD charging via USB-C and an ergonomic control wheel and status display.

ZHIYUN SMOOTH Q4 smartphone gimbal is aimed at on-the-move lifestyle, fashion, filmmakers, live-streamers, vloggers and influencers, the new 3-axis stabilizer, is designed for super quick-shooting capabilities and ultra-creative output, day or night. With a new quick-fold mechanism, revamped extendable arm and grip, 5500K fill light and SmartShooting enable ultra-creative shots

ZHIYUN full CRANE range will be on display including latest additions CRANE M3 and CRANE M2S. The CRANE-M3 claims five industry firsts for design aesthetic, unmatched versatility, easy operability and trademark high-performance ZHIYUN design. The 500ml water-bottle sized CRANE M3 is compatible with smartphones, action cameras, and full-frame mirrorless cameras with certain lenses.

The CRANE-M2S is a small, strong and super-light camera gimbal. It is more cost-effective than the CRANE-M3, yet packed with many of its features, including an ultra-bright fill light built-in; ZHIYUN Quick Release 4.0; long battery life, faster charging and direct camera charging and Pan Follow, Follow, Lock, POV, Vortex, Go and more operating modes built in.

A full list of technology on show is:

Camera gimbals

WEEBILL 2

WEEBILL 3

WEEBILL S

CRANE M2S

CRANE M3

CRANE 3S

FIVERAY FR 100C light stick

Smartphone gimbals

SMOOTH 5

SMOOTH Q4

SMOOTH Q3

About ZHIYUN:

ZHIYUN Tech is a pioneer and a world leader in gimbals and stabilizers for both professional filmmakers and personal video creators. ZHIYUN believes in innovation as the primary productive force, keeps making breakthroughs, and pushes forward technological and industrial development. Its product line ranges from professional to consumer gimbals. ZHIYUN is dedicated to arduous research and innovation for delivering a better experience for global filmmakers and video content creators.

Tech Review – Hohem iSteady Mobile Plus Gimbal

The Hohem iSteady Mobile Plus Gimbal is a simple to use gimbal with all the features you need to get you going if this is your first one to try, in fact this is our second gimbal from the brand and they are really a joy to use and not complicated gadgets at all in comparison to some out there but this is feature dependent, not only this Hohem gimbals are cheap too so for those looking to invest in one and wants to get going very quickly you can so so with these gimbals from Hohem.

The presentation is great and you get a great hard backed zipper case with it and a tripod so for travelling this is ideal and you can keep all your bits together which is handy and also protect them. You will see all this in the unboxing and video review below on what you get with the package and what you can do with the gimbal itself and of course we check out their app which is quite good.

 

Features on the gimbal include

3-Axis Stabilization & Extra Anti-shake Compared with average gimbals, hohem 3-axis smartphone stabilizer iSteady X2 provides extraordinary balance to shoot steady & smooth videos. Though weighs only 0.57 lbs, this handheld video stabilizer can still support the phone for up to 0.62 lbs. With this 3-axis anti-shake gimbal stabilizer, you can grasp every wonderful moment without wasting any time.

Foldable Design & Fit into the Pocket With a folded length of 7 inches and weighs only 0.57 lbs, this handheld gimbal stabilizer is even smaller than your palm which is easily taken anywhere and capture your inspiration anytime. Hohem iSteady X2 cell phone stabilizer is always ready for adventure. Perfect smartphone gimbal for travel, outdoor and holiday season recording.

Convenient Remote & Face Tracking To meet the more diverse needs of taking pictures, hohem iSteady X2 gimbal has added the wireless remote function, which enables you to control the cell phone stabilizer from the maximum operating distance of 32.8 ft. Paired with the updated face tracking 4.0 technic, you can also use this iPhone gimbal for vlog and youtube with ease, even at long distance.

Creative & Rich App Features  Equipped with the user-friendly APP, Hohem iSteady X2 smartphone gimbal has solved this for you. Within the Hohem Pro APP, you can choose from 7 one-tap templates like inception, dolly zoom, timelapse, and panoramas. You can also switch 4 following modes (pan&tilt follow, pan follow, all follow/lock) of the gimbal stabilizer to satisfy all your filming needs.

Overall this gimbal is simple to use with a simple to use UI in their app, the controls are great too with a great directional pad and zoom button and most of which is at your thumbs access. See the video for a full hands on look.. For the money here you can’t go wrong.

Extra DISCOUNT CODE: VYJA3TRP ( Expired on 11th, Aug)
Hohem Official Store: https://bit.ly/3n6cPts

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