Zhiyun Crane M2 Gimbal for Both Smartphones and Light Cameras

If you are looking for a smartphone gimbal stabilizer that can also double up as a gimbal for compact cameras, light mirrorless cameras, or action cameras, this is it.

The Zhiyun Crane M2 is the all-in-one gimbal compatible with multiple devices. Let’s find out about its supported camera compatibility list, specifications, and price.

Zhiyun Crane M2 multi-device gimbal stabilizer

Price

As at September 2019, the price of the Zhiyun Crane M2 at Amazon is US$26 9, and at Lazada SG is S$359.

Camera Compatibility List

Here’s the list of supported cameras based on the official Crane-M2 Camera Compatibility List document.

Sony A6000. (Take photos, start/zoom in/out, the video recording function is not available)
Sony A5100, A6300, A6400, A6500, RX0, RX100M4, RX100M5, RX100M5A, RX100M6, HX90, HX99, RX0M2, RX100M7. (Take photos, start/stop recording video, zoom in/out)
Compatible Lenses for Sony Cameras listed above: LenSonnar T* FE 55mm F1.8 ZA, Sonnar T* FE 35mm F2.8 ZA, E 35mm F1.8 OSS, FE 50mm F1.8, FE 50mm F2.8, FE 28mm F2, E 16mm F2.8, E 20mm F2.8, E 30mm F3.5, E 10-18mm, F4 OSS, Vario-Tessar T* E 16-70mm F4 ZA OSS, E PZ 16-50MM F3.5-5.6 OSS, Sigma 30mm F1.4 DC DN
Camera cages are needed to add extra weight for balancing Sony DSC-RXO. For Sony cameras, please switch video/photo mode via camera directly.
Sony A6400 will require zoom lenses (such as Sony E PZ 16-50MM F3.5-5.6 OSS) to realize zoom control
Panasonic GX85, GF10, GF9 (Take photos, start/stop recording video)
Panasonic ZS70GK, ZS220GK, ZS110GK, LX100M2GK, LX10GK (Take photos, start/stop recording video, zoom in/out)
Compatible Lenses for Panasonic Cameras listed above: H-FS12060GK, H-X015GK/GKC, H-H025GK, H-X025GK/GKC, LUMIX G X VARIO PZ 14-42mm/F3.5-5.6 ASPH, H-HS043GK/GKC, H-HS030GK/GKC
Canon M50 (Take photos, start/stop recording video)
Canon M5, M6, M100, G3X, G7X, G9X (likely cannot take photos, start/stop recording video)
Compatible Lenses for Canon Cameras listed above: EF-M 15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM, EF-M 11-22mm f/4-5.6 IS STM, EF-M 22mm f/2 STM, EF-M 32mm f/1.4 STM, EF-M 28mm f/3.5 IS STM
Viewfinders of Canon M50 and M5 may interfere with the roll axis motor under balanced position, thus cannot enter Vortex mode. For such conditions, the tilt axis needs to be readjusted to ensure normal usage.
GoPro HERO5 (Take photos, start/stop recording video))
GoPro HERO6, HERO7 (Take photos, start/stop recording video, zoom in/out)
Zoom control of GoPro HERO5 is not available
Please change your GoPro WiFi band to 2.4GHz
Smartphones – A wide range of smartphones can be physically balanced and stabilized on CRANE-M2 with the phone holder provided in the package. Video recording, photo taking, zoom as well as other features can be realized on the phone via ZY Play. (Check for App compatibility with your phone below)

Read the fine print…

Updated on July 25th, 2019. This table will be updated in line with the newest firmware update and is subject to change without prior notice.
For cameras listed in the table, photo/video shutter and zoom in/out can be controlled via the stabilizer grip, however, grip and App control are unavailable for a number of Canon compact and mirrorless cameras. Viewfinders of Canon M50 and M5 may interfere with the roll axis motor under balanced position, thus cannot enter Vortex mode. For such conditions, the tilt axis needs to be readjusted to ensure normal usage. Camera cages are needed to add extra weight for balancing Sony DSC-RXO. For Sony cameras, please switch video/photo mode via camera directly.
Some Sony, Panasonic and Canon mirrorless cameras can be physically balanced and stabilized on CRANE-M2 with the compatible lenses listed above.
Zoom control of HERO5 is not available on CRANE-M2. Video recording function of Sony ILCE-6000 is not available on CRANE-M2.
A wide range of smartphones can be physically balanced and stabilized on CRANE-M2 with the phone holder provided in the package. Video recording, photo taking, zoom as well as other features can be realized on the phone via ZY Play.
Conditioned by the camera system, Panasonic camera screen will be blackout after video-recording for 30 seconds but it won’t affect the gimbal’s control of the camera.
Conditioned by the camera system, Sony ILCE-6400 will require zoom lenses (such as Sony E PZ 16-50MM F3.5-5.6 OSS) to realize zoom control on CRANE-M2.

Specifications

Modes: PF Mode, F Mode, L Mode, POV Mode, Vortex Mode, GO Mode
Intuitive OLED display: Shows the gimbal mode, Bluetooth & connection status, battery level, and various gimbal parameters.
Besides charging your phone, CRANE-M2 can also be charged with a power bank.
Control your camera wirelessly through the gimbal handle.
Operation Voltage: Max 12.6 v, Standard 11.1 v, Min 9.8 v
Output Voltage: Standard 5 v
Operation Temperature: Max 45 °C, Standard 25 °C, Min -10 °C
Battery Runtime: Max 7 h
Charging Time: Standard 2 h, 2000 mA 500 mA