Zhiyun CRANE-M3 S 3-Axis Handheld Gimbal Stabiliser

Zhiyun CRANE-M3 S 3-Axis Handheld Gimbal Stabiliser

The CRANE-M3 S 3-Axis Handheld Gimbal Stabiliser from Zhiyun has been updated to support cameras with full-frame lenses, action cameras, and cellphones while maintaining its predecessor's lightweight, portable physical factor. With improved axis locking, the CRANE-M3 S provides 360° pan, 305° tilt, and 314° roll rotation. Take the gimbal along on your next journey, and use the 1.22" colour touchscreen, onboard controls, and Bluetooth-powered wireless shutter to adjust your settings effortlessly. You can quickly and easily retrieve your camera's battery without having to modify the balance of your equipment thanks to a rapid-release system with two kinds of adjustment. A 1000 lux built-in fill light with a programmable colour temperature is another feature of the CRANE-M3 S.

An improved arm design that increases the gimbal's camera and lens compatibility comes with the CRANE-M3 S redesign. Although mirrorless cameras with full-frame lenses may also be mounted on the gimbal for professional video quality, you can still use your smartphone or action camera with separately sold mount adapters.

Two options for adjustment are available with an upgraded quick-release system. Without rebalancing the rig, you can slide your camera on and off the gimbal to add new accessories or change its battery.

While the provided camera control cords provide the option for wired shutter control, use the built-in Bluetooth 5.0 shutter control to prevent difficult cable runs. Utilise the onboard controls and touchscreen to operate your camera's shutter and switch recording wirelessly.

With the help of Zhiyun's Lumen Amplifier technology, a potent light source has been integrated directly into the design of your gimbal. The fill light features a dual colour temperature adjustment range of 2700 to 5500K and a brightness of 1000 lux.

Toggle between four inventive filming settings from your 1.22" touchscreen for more dynamic vlog footage. Select from the time-lapse, vortex, mono-lapse, and panoramic options.

You can continue shooting during a full day of activities thanks to a built-in 1150mAh battery with a 7.5-hour duration. The USB-C charging port supports fast PD charging, bringing you back online in two hours. The gimbal can also be charged while it is being used.

Grip Design

Single Handgrip (Slanted)

Number of Axes

3-Axis (Pitch (Tilt), Roll, Yaw (Pan))

Rotation Range

Mechanical Range
Yaw (Pan): 360° 
Pitch (Tilt): 305° 
Roll: 314° 
Controllable Range
Yaw (Pan): 360° Unlimited 
Pitch (Tilt): 205° (-45 to 160°) 
Roll: 60° (-30 to 30°) 

Camera Control

On Compatible Models (See Full Compatibility List)

Camera Mounting Screw

1 x 1/4"-20 Male

Inputs/Outputs

1 x USB-C (Power) Input
1 x USB-C (Power / Control) Output

Wireless Frequency

2.4 GHz

Wireless Protocol

Bluetooth 5.0, Wi-Fi (Unspecified Type)

Mobile App Compatible

Yes

Battery Type

1 x Built-In

Battery Capacity

1150 mAh

Battery Runtime

7.5 Hours

Battery Charging Time

2 Hours

Operating Voltage

9.6 to 12.6 VDC

Operating Current

135 to 4000 mA

Operating Temperature

14 to 122°F / -10 to 50°C

Display Type

Fixed Touchscreen OLED

Mounting

1 x 1/4"-20 Female

Dimensions

7.3 x 6.4 x 2.9" / 184.2 x 163.5 x 74.5 mm (Folded)
10.5 x 6 x 5.6" / 265.6 x 152.2 x 141.2 mm (without Tripod)

Weight

1.6 lb / 705 g (with Camera Plate)