Gimbal anyone? Advices needed please
May 2, 2019, 3:38 pm
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Gimbal anyone? Advices needed please
Mods, if this has been asked please merge or remove it!
I have a question about videos? Is there someone who knows something about gimbals?
So I'm trying to figure out which one should I purchase between these 3 (or another if someone else can recommend a good one):
- Zhiyun Crane 2:
https://www.zhiyun.fr/crane-2/
- Feiyutech A2000:
http://www.feiyu-tech.com/a2000/
- DJI Ronin S (Standard Kit):
https://www.dji.com/fr/ronin-s
Price wise, there are all in the same bracket, in that order before any advice I would go for the 1) A2000, 2) Ronin - S and finally the Crane 2... but do you know more?
Any problem to travel on plane with it in a carry-on?
The equipments are two mirroless cameras: Sony Nex5 + Sony A6300, with Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS and Sony E 24mm F1.8 Zeiss Sonnar lenses (or the basic 16-50mm + Samyang FE 8mm).
I have a question about videos? Is there someone who knows something about gimbals?
So I'm trying to figure out which one should I purchase between these 3 (or another if someone else can recommend a good one):
- Zhiyun Crane 2:
https://www.zhiyun.fr/crane-2/
- Feiyutech A2000:
http://www.feiyu-tech.com/a2000/
- DJI Ronin S (Standard Kit):
https://www.dji.com/fr/ronin-s
Price wise, there are all in the same bracket, in that order before any advice I would go for the 1) A2000, 2) Ronin - S and finally the Crane 2... but do you know more?
Any problem to travel on plane with it in a carry-on?
The equipments are two mirroless cameras: Sony Nex5 + Sony A6300, with Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS and Sony E 24mm F1.8 Zeiss Sonnar lenses (or the basic 16-50mm + Samyang FE 8mm).
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May 23, 2019, 3:14 pm
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I haven't used the specific models from Zhiyun and Feiyutech you are referring to BUT
I bought the feiyutech a4000 for my NYC trip and never ended up using it because it can't hold a charge at all. I would charge it full the night before and take it out with me in the morning, the battery lasted no longer than 15mins.
I friend bought the Zhiyun one for smart phones and the same thing happened.
All were returned to AMAZON.
I didn't have any problems bringing mine as a carry-on to EWR and back.
I bought the feiyutech a4000 for my NYC trip and never ended up using it because it can't hold a charge at all. I would charge it full the night before and take it out with me in the morning, the battery lasted no longer than 15mins.
I friend bought the Zhiyun one for smart phones and the same thing happened.
All were returned to AMAZON.
I didn't have any problems bringing mine as a carry-on to EWR and back.
May 29, 2019, 1:28 pm
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Many thanks for your input 
Following your experience, I've purchased the Dji Ronin S (in essential kit finally).
So far it doesn't look bad - just need to get used to it it real condition!
That su*ks 
At the end, did you buy another one?
Following your experience, I've purchased the Dji Ronin S (in essential kit finally).
So far it doesn't look bad - just need to get used to it it real condition!
I haven't used the specific models from Zhiyun and Feiyutech you are referring to BUT
I bought the feiyutech a4000 for my NYC trip and never ended up using it because it can't hold a charge at all. I would charge it full the night before and take it out with me in the morning, the battery lasted no longer than 15mins.
I friend bought the Zhiyun one for smart phones and the same thing happened.
All were returned to AMAZON.
I didn't have any problems bringing mine as a carry-on to EWR and back.
I bought the feiyutech a4000 for my NYC trip and never ended up using it because it can't hold a charge at all. I would charge it full the night before and take it out with me in the morning, the battery lasted no longer than 15mins.
I friend bought the Zhiyun one for smart phones and the same thing happened.
All were returned to AMAZON.
I didn't have any problems bringing mine as a carry-on to EWR and back.
At the end, did you buy another one?
May 31, 2019, 12:37 pm
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One thing you should consider is the weight, this one is quiet heavy - not sure if you can keep filming non stop for more than half an hour...
Another one is, the ability to put a anti shake 4th axis dual handle grip - not sure if it really makes a huge difference or just a way to spend more for little added results!
May 3, 2023, 12:50 pm
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Reviving this 4 year old discussion...
I have mobility problems such that I should be sitting down to take most videos and have been looking at gimbals for smartphones to smooth out casual vacation videos taken while standing. I've googled and read articles from PC Mag, CNET, and Gizmodo so far. They pretty much recommend the same brands, but those brands have their flaws (esp their apps) and I'm not sure which is the lesser of the evils - DJI, ZhiYun. FeiyuTech.
I would love some advice on brands and best bang for (less) buck.
I have mobility problems such that I should be sitting down to take most videos and have been looking at gimbals for smartphones to smooth out casual vacation videos taken while standing. I've googled and read articles from PC Mag, CNET, and Gizmodo so far. They pretty much recommend the same brands, but those brands have their flaws (esp their apps) and I'm not sure which is the lesser of the evils - DJI, ZhiYun. FeiyuTech.
I would love some advice on brands and best bang for (less) buck.