Zhiyun Crane 2 Features
Integrated 3-Level Follow Focus Control
Maximum Payload: 7 lb
Great for Canon 5D Mark IV or Panasonic GH5
Pro-Grade Image Stabilization
OLED Display
Camera Control via Handgrip Buttons
6000 mAh Battery Runs up to 18 Hours
Power Select Cameras via Gimbal
Quick Release Camera Plate
Gradual Power-Down Protects Camera.
Other notable new features include an integrated follow focus knob and an integrated OLED screen to help you easily identify the connection status, battery level, control mode and multiple camera params, giving you full control over every detail. For me personally, the OLED is a huge deal, as anyone who’s ever used either the Zhiyun Crane V1 or V2, or any other single grip gimbal by other similar companies, can attest to the pain and uncertainty one feels when having to guess what more you’re in or how much of a battery you have. Speaking of batteries, the new Crane 2 has a massive 18 hour battery life according to Zhiyun-Tech, giving you easily a full day and some change of usage, and is now powered by 3 x 18650 Li-ion batteries, instead of 2 as on the V2. As far as the focus knob, yes that is a first for a gimbal of its kind, but functionality is limited to Canon EOS cameras at the moment, such as the 5D Mark IV. The Crane 2 is integrated with a 32-bit x 3 high-speed MCU parallel control technology which apparently gives you 100% improvement in respond speed, and some serious anti-shaking stabilizing performance.