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Rent NowThe Zhiyun Crane v2 is a 3-axis handheld gimbal stabilizer built for DSLR and mirrorless cameras, offering true 360-degree rotation across all three axes (pan, tilt, and roll) for cinema-smooth, fluid tracking shots. It’s well suited to videographers just getting into gimbal-assisted filmmaking, as well as more experienced shooters who need a dependable, versatile stabilizer for everyday handheld video work.
At the core of the Crane v2 are three 32-bit Motor Control Units (MCUs) running in parallel at 4000 Hz, a first for a gimbal in its class at the time of release, driving smooth, continuous, button-powered rotation along the pan axis along with manual, non-stop circular rotation along the tilt and roll axes. The gimbal supports camera and lens combinations weighing between 0.77 lb (350g) and 3.96 lb (1.8kg), covering a wide range of mirrorless and compact DSLR setups from brands including Canon, Sony, Panasonic, and Nikon.
A tool-less, thumbscrew-based camera mounting system allows quick balancing and dismounting within about a minute, and an attachable lens support accessory is available for use with longer lenses. A 5-way stepless joystick, positioned at the operator’s fingertips, allows quick switching between the gimbal’s different control modes, including Pan Following, Locking, and Pan-and-Tilt Following, along with an Inverted mode for recording upside-down shots. A dedicated Mode button next to the joystick makes switching between these modes more convenient.
Connectivity includes a built-in Bluetooth chip, enabling wireless pairing with Zhiyun’s companion iOS/Android app for additional remote control over gimbal functions, along with a Micro-USB port. The gimbal uses 18650 or 26500/26650-type batteries (battery type and runtime figures vary slightly by source, generally cited at 12 to 18 hours), and a 1/4″-20 threaded mounting hole on the bottom allows for additional accessory attachment.
Build quality centers on a single-handgrip design with a hard-shell carrying case for storage and transport. The gimbal weighs approximately 950g to 2.1 lb depending on configuration and included battery.
Key Features
– 3-axis handheld gimbal stabilizer (pan, tilt, roll) for DSLR and mirrorless cameras
– True 360° rotation along all three axes
– Three 32-bit MCUs running in parallel at 4000 Hz
– Supports camera/lens payloads from 0.77 lb (350g) to 3.96 lb (1.8kg)
– Tool-less, thumbscrew camera mounting and balancing
– Attachable lens support accessory for longer lenses
– 5-way stepless joystick with dedicated Mode button
– Multiple control modes: Pan Following, Locking, Pan-and-Tilt Following, and Inverted
– Built-in Bluetooth for smartphone app control (iOS/Android)
– Micro-USB connectivity
– 1/4″-20 threaded mounting hole
– Uses 18650 or 26500/26650-type batteries (approximately 12-18 hour runtime)
– Single-handgrip design
– Includes hard-shell carrying case
