DJI Ronin S vs. Zhiyun Crane 2

In this video I compare the DJI Ronin-S gimbal to the Zhiyun Crane 2.

I've held off on making any videos about three-axis gimbals, even though companies have sent me ones in the past, because I haven't found one that I'd actually use on a shoot.

But these two gimbals are reliable, heavy-duty, and help me get cinematic smooth shots when I need them.

There are many pro's and con's to each of these gimbals, especially when it comes to using heavier cameras, so Dave Altizer and I go through as many as we can.

You can watch the video above or on YouTube.

B&H Links to Products Mentioned:

• DJI Ronin-S

• Zhiyun Crane 2

• Zhiyun Dual Grip + Monitor Mount

• Zhiyun Gravity Plate Adjustment for 1DX

Amazon Links to Products Mentioned

• Zhiyun Crane 2

• Zhiyun Dual Grip + Monitor Mount

• Zhiyun Gravity Plate Adjustment for 1DX

Use the timestamps below to jump around the video:

• 0:29 — Price

• 1:01 — Weight

• 1:34 — Build Quality

• 2:01 — Canon Camera Integration

• 3:21 — Accessories

• 4:51 — Weight Capacity

• 6:14 — Vs. Movi Pro or Ronin 2

• 7:57 — Robotic vs. Natural Cinematic Movement

• 8:29 — Phone Apps

• 10:24 — Battery Life

Special thanks to Dave for stopping by with his Ronin-S so we could do this comparison video. You can check out Dave on YouTube at Kinotika or his personal channel.