The gimbal has come a l-o-n-g-way from being a simple camera stabiliser. The latest models from companies such as DJI, Feiyutech and Zhiyun these days incorporate sophisticated electronics and add-ons far in advanced of their predecessors. The latest for me is the flagship model Weebill 3S from Zhiyun - which...
Review: Zhiyun Crane-M 3S
Zhiyun have become well know over the last couple of years via its range of gimbals, and lately, its lighting systems. Indeed, it feels like the company churns out a new gimbal model each month! The latest to get to me for review is the new Crane-M 3S and I...
Zhiyun Launches Crane 4 Gimbal for DSLR / Cinema Cameras
ZHIYUN has today announced the launch of its new premium camera gimbal, the CRANE 4. Stand-out features include built-in balance indicator lights at each motor provide an at-a-glance indicator of their balance calibration status. Meanwhile, Bluetooth connectivity provides direct shutter control to supporting cameras, removing the possibility of a cable...
Review: DJI RS3 Mini (plus a bit more).
In the Blue corner we have the Zhiyun Crane M3S, designed for smaller interchangeable lens camera and mobile phones, and now, in the red corner, we have the DJI RS3 Mini, also designed for smaller interchangeable lens cameras – but can also take some of the larger full frame cameras...
Review: Zhiyun Crane-M 3S Gimbal – First Looks
Zhiyun have become well known over the last couple of years via its range of gimbals, and lately, its lighting systems. Indeed, it feels like the company churns out a new gimbal model each month! The latest to get to me for review is the new Crane-M 3S and I...
New Zhiyun Gimbals – Ultra-Portable CRANE – M 3S and WEEBILL 3S
To quote Roy and HG, when too many gimbals are never enough, Zhiyun has upped the ante in the gimbal stakes yet again with the CRANE M3S and Weebill 3S. Zhiyun describe them as "two ultra-portable products that break new ground in the professional stabilizer market and will catalyze a...
ZHIYUN WEEBILL 3 Wins iF Design Award 2023
I just heard Zhiyun's WEEBILL 3 has won the iF Design Award 2023 in the TV/Camera category. The iF Design Awards recognized the WEEBILL 3 is an all-in-one gimbal solution with a unique ergonomic design that delivers light, sound and image-stabilization, while also providing 40% energy savings. Built from lightweight,...
Add a Gimbal to a GoPro? Yes, yes indeed!
Could a GoPro benefit from a gimbal? Most would say, “why use a gimbal.. the latest GoPros have brilliant built in stabilisation”. And my answer would be, “Yes I agree, but a gimbal gives you access to shots you can’t otherwise get. And a lot more besides”. Not to mention...
DJI RS3 Mini
As promised, I have received more information direct from the horse's mouth - so to speak. Here it is. (I am still awaiting confirmation of a review unit, and hiopefully will know soon). Thankfully, my initial guess of the pricing in Australia was W-A-Y out! And you can check on...
New DJI RS3 Mini Gimbal
Well, they kept this quiet. And I still don't know more than a bit of a teaser just emailed to me. What I do know after a bit of digging is that DJI say the new gimbal has been designed to take advantage of the latest generation of lightweight mirrorless...