Zhiyun Crane 3 axis Motorized Gimbal Setup and Tips

I’ve talked to several people who have been frustrated with various 3-axis motorized gimbals for their cameras. The gimbals promise smooth shots when you’re walking or hand-holding your mirrorless camera or DSLR but often people find them difficult to use. In this episode, we show you how to setup the Zhiyun Tech Crane, a gimbal which can support cameras up to 1800 grams in weight. Then we cover a few tips for getting the smoothest shots possible. Once you get this down with a little practice, you can avoid all that frustration and get the most out of your gimbal!

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Zhiyun Tech Crane 3-axis Gimbal for Mirrorless and DSLR Cameras:

Amazon: https://geni.us/HRki

For a limited time, use coupon code DKIZVCLM at checkout at Amazon to receive $5 off the purchase of Crane.

Learn more about Zhiyun Tech at http://bit.ly/zhiyun-the-youtube

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This episode was shot with the following:

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Sound Devices 633 Audio Mixer/Recorder:

DVeStore: http://www.dvestore.com/guy-says-gear-reviews/audio/audio-recorders-mixers/sound-devices-633-six-input-compact-mixer-with-10-track-recorder/#aid=6242

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Audio Technica AT4053b Microphone:

Amazon: https://geni.us/2AIBTs1

B&H: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/642499-REG/Audio_Technica_AT4053B_AT4053b_Hypercardioid_Condenser_Microphone.html/BI/19904/KBID/12941/kw/AUAT4053B/DFF/d10-v2-t1-xAUAT4053B

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Aputure Light Storm LS1s LED Panel Light (for backdrop and hair light)

Amazon: https://geni.us/dpohLS

B&H: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1172653-REG/aputure_ls1sv_light_storm_ls_1s.html/BI/19904/KBID/12941/kw/APLS1SV/DFF/d10-v2-t1-xAPLS1SV

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Aputure Light Storm COB 120d LED Light (for talking head shot)

Amazon: Coming Soon

B&H: Coming Soon

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Aputure Light Dome Soft Box for COB 120t Light (soft light for the talking head shot)

Amazon: https://geni.us/laGiNxF

B&H: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1287574-REG/aputure_lightdome_light_dome.html/BI/19904/KBID/12941/kw/APLDLSC120/DFF/d10-v2-t1-xAPLDLSC120

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Panasonic GH4 m4/3 Camera (for talking head shot)

Amazon: https://geni.us/RVoe

B&H: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1028453-REG/panasonic_dmc_gh4kbody_lumix_dmc_gh4_mirrorless_micro.html/BI/19904/KBID/12941/kw/PADMCGH4B/DFF/d10-v2-t1-xPADMCGH4B

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Olympus 45mm f/1.8 Lens (for talking head shots)

Amazon: https://geni.us/OBCdZG

B&H: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/971404-REG/olympus_v311030bu000_m_45mm_f1_8_lens.html/BI/19904/KBID/12941/kw/OL4518B/DFF/d10-v2-t1-xOL4518B

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Panasonic Lumix 12-35mm f/2.8 Lens (for product shots)

Amazon: https://geni.us/5w7rm

B&H: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/865111-REG/Panasonic_H_HS12035_Lumix_G_X_Vario.html/BI/19904/KBID/12941/kw/PA123528XB/DFF/d10-v2-t1-xPA123528XB

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Copyright 2016 by Curtis Judd

Ethics statement: Some of the links above are Amazon.com, B&H Photo, or other affiliate links.