Zhiyun Crane M3 Gimbal 3-Axis Handheld Stabilizer All in One Design for Mirrorless Cameras,Smartphone,Action Cameras(Crane M2 Upgrade Version 2021)

Price: $199.00
(as of Mar 13, 2025 00:22:18 UTC – Details)

Product Description

Important Notice: CRANE M3 can only provide stabilization for mobile phones and action cameras(With Extra mount accessory). Button controls are not supported for Phone and Action Camera.

Portable yet professional with compatibility – That’s what describes CRANE-M3 the best. Compact body design and optimized axis arm structure deliver a better gripping and user experience. With the brand new dual color temperature lighting and professional audio solution, CRANE-M3 offers an outstanding filming experience without extra equipment.

Features:

Off-the-Beaten-Track Design: Compatible with the camera shutter protocol, supports photo-taking, video filming, focus, digital/optical zoom within the permission of shutter protocol.Unlimited Gimbal Modes: Vortex Mode, Portrait Mode, Go Mode, Panorama, Timelapse await for your creations.

Rotation:

Tilt Mechanical Range: 309°Roll Mechanical Range: 333°Pan Mechanical Range: 360°

Controllable Range:

Controllable Tilt Angle: -45° – 160°Controllable Roll Angle: -30° – 30°Controllable Pan Angle: 360° (Unlimited Rotation)

ZHIYUN CRANE-M3 Camera Compatible List

Specifications:

Battery Capacity: 1150mAhBattery Runtime: 8HCharging Time: 2HProduct Dimension (Folded): 280.37*74.88*157.06Package Size: 208*102*290Product Net Weight (without tripod, quick release plate): 700gProduct Weight Including Package Box: 1.17gCamera Charging: Able to charge for 5V／1A camerasCompatible Model: 1/4” Rosette Mount Screw Thread Carry Weight: Carry Weight≤1000g, Arm≤100mm

Crane M3 Camera Supported List:

(For more Camera Lens Supported List, please check or download the Compatibility List below in “Product guides and documents” section)

Canon: EOS R, EOS RP, EOS R5, EOS R6, EOS M50, M50 Mark II, M50 Mark II, EOS M6 Mark Ⅱ, EOS 200D, PowerShot G1X Mark II, PowerShot G7X Mark III, PowerShot SX720 HSNikon: Z50, Z5, Z6, Z6 II, Z7, Z7 II, ZfcSony: α7M2, α7R2, α7S2, α7M3, α7R3, α7S3, α7R4, α7C, α7C, α6600, α6500, α6400, α6300, α6100, α6100, ZV-E10, DSC-RX100M5A, DSC-RX100M5, DSC-RX100M6, DSC-RX100M7, DSC-WX350, DSC-HX90, ZV-1FUJIFILM: X-T20, X-A7, X-T2, X-T2, X-T3, X-T4, X-S10, X-S10, X-T30Panasonic: DC-G100, DMC-GH4, DMC-GH5, DMC-GH5S, DMC-GH5S, LX100M2, DMC-LX10, DMC-ZS110SIGMA: fpGoPro HERO 10/9/8/7/6Mobile Phone: for iPhone 13 /12 Pro Max /11/ XS/ 8/7/6, for Samsung Galaxy s10e s10 plus s10 S9 S9 plus s8 s8 plus s7 s7 edge s6 s6 edge s5 Note 9 Note 8, Huawei P30 pro p30 p20 pro p10 p10 plus p9 mate 10 mate 9 mate 8 etc. (Most popular mobile phone on the market * This table will be updated in line with the firmware update and is subject to change without prior notice * It can handle a large payload of 0.72kg / 1.58 lbs *More information, please look at Installation and CRANE-M3 Camera Compatibility List

(*Accessory Mount is required for Smartphones and Action Cameras)

Video & Photograph Control Supported List:

EOS R(Type-C to Type-C USB): Not Supported , EOS RP(Type-C to Type-C USB): Not Supported , EOS R5(Type-C to Type-C USB): Not Supported , EOS R6(Type-C to Type-C USB): Not Supported , EOS M50(Type-C to Micro USB): Not Supported , M50 Mark II(Type-C to Type-C USB): Not Supported , EOS M6 Mark Ⅱ(Type-C to Type-C USB): Not Supported , EOS 200D(Type-C to Type-C USB): Not Supported , PowerShot G1X Mark II(Type-C to Micro USB): Not Supported , PowerShot G7X Mark III(Type-C to Type-C USB): Not Supported , PowerShot SX720 HS(Type-C to Micro USB): Not Supported , Z50(Type-C to Micro USB): Not Supported , Z5(Type-C to Type-C USB): Not Supported , Z6(Type-C to Type-C USB): Not Supported , Z6 II(Type-C to Type-C USB): Not Supported , Z7(Type-C to Type-C USB): Not Supported , Z7 II(Type-C to Type-C USB): Not Supported , Zfc(Type-C to Type-C USB): Not Supported , α7C(Type-C to Type-C USB): Not Supported , ZV-E10(Type-C to Type-C USB): Not Supported , DSC-WX350(Type-C to Multi USB): Not Supported α7M2(Type-C to Multi USB): Support Video Control , α7R2(Type-C to Multi USB): Support Video Control , α7S2(Type-C to Multi USB): Support Video Control , α7S3(Type-C to Multi USB): Support Video Control , α7M3(Type-C to Multi USB): Support Video Control , α7R3(Type-C to Multi USB): Support Video Control , α7R4(Type-C to Multi USB): Support Video Control , α6600(Type-C to Multi USB): Support Video Control , α6500(Type-C to Multi USB): Support Video Control , α6400(Type-C to Multi USB): Support Video Control , α6300(Type-C to Multi USB): Support Video Control , α6100(Type-C to Multi USB): Support Video Control , DSC-RX100M5(Type-C to Multi USB): Support Video Control , DSC-RX100M6(Type-C to Multi USB): Support Video Control , DSC-RX100M7(Type-C to Multi USB): Support Video Control , DSC-HX90(Type-C to Multi USB): Support Video Control , ZV-1(Type-C to Multi USB): Support Video ControlX-T20(Type-C to Micro USB): Not Supported , X-A7(Type-C to Type-C USB): Not Supported , X-T2(Type-C to Micro USB): Not Supported , X-T3(Type-C to Type-C USB): Not Supported , X-T4(Type-C to Type-C USB): Not Supported , X-S10(Type-C to Type-C USB): Not Supported , X-T30(Type-C to Type-C USB): Not Supported , DC-G100(Type-C to Type-C USB): Not Supported , DMC-GH4(Type-C to Micro USB): Not Supported , DMC-GH5(Type-C to Type-C USB): Not Supported , DMC-GH5S(Type-C to Type-C USB): Not Supported , LX100M2(Type-C to Type-C USB): Not Supported , DMC-LX10(Type-C to Type-C USB): Not Supported , DMC-ZS110(Type-C to Type-C USB): Not Supported , fp(Type-C to Type-C USB): Not Supported

Ergonomic Control Panel

All-new full-color touch screen with advanced UI design and intuitive interface. The gimbal is tiny and portable like a smartphone that you can operate with just one hand at ease.

Find the buttons, wheels and the newly added round joystick at your comfort reach with the ergonomic control panel. Support adjustment on aperture, shutter, ISO and roll axis.

All-New Sleek Design

New color design of black, white and red, combined with multiple composite materials for elegant appearance and excellent gripping experience.Innovative built-in fill light in a professional camera gimbal by ZHIYUN to catch the spotlight even in the dark.

Safety Lock+Dedicated Quick Release+No Rebalances

Dedicated tiny quick release plate for all mainstream cameras. Cutout battery cover and customized design make camera battery changing easier without camera disassembly.

Inventive locks and latches for storage. Gimbal can be adjusted to half-storage/full-storage mode. No axis arm adjustments needed when switching to half-storage mode with a mounted camera, and no rebalances needed when expanded. Sharper and tinier in size in full-storage mode.

*Quick Assembly Plate for different camera brand need to be purchased separately

Gimbal Modes Unlimited

Vortex Mode, Portrait Mode, Go Mode, Panorama, Timelapse, etc.

Cable Control

Compatible with the camera shutter protocol, supports photo-taking, video filming, focus, digital/optical zoom within the permission of shutter protocol.

*Check compatibility list for compatible models and functions.

Charging and Runtime

Type-C charging port supports PD Fast Charge protocol. Charging time can be minimized to 2 hrs. Runtime up to 8hrs. Can be charged with a power bank while operating at the same time.

*Supports PD Fast Charge protocol. Supports a maximum of 12W wired fast charge. The data is gathered from internal experiments of ZHIYUN laboratories. Under different scenarios, data is different to some extent.

Packing List

1 * Crane M3 Gimbal

1 * Tripod

4 * Fill Light Filters

1 * EPP Carrying Case

1 * TypeC to Multi Sony Shutter Release

1 * TypeC to Micro Camera Charging Cable

1 * TypeC to TypeC Camera Charging Cable

Optional Accessories (Need to Purchase Separately) Backpack Phone Clamp Microphone Microphone Audio Cable 2.5mm to 2.5mm Expansion Base Wifi Transmission Transmitter

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Supported Devices
Mirrorless Camera / Pocket Camera / Smartphone / Action Camera Mirrorless Camera / Pocket Camera / Smartphone / Action Camera Mirrorless Camera / Pocket Camera / Smartphone / Action Camera Mirrorless Camera / Pocket Camera / Smartphone / Action Camera

Net Weight (without tripod and quick release plate)
700 g/1.54 lb (with battery) 549 g/1.21 lb 500 g/1.1 lb 770 g/1.7 lb

Release Structure
Quick Release 4.0+Universal Quick Release Plate Quick Release 4.0+Universal Quick Release Plate Quick Release Quick Release

Axis Lock
Two-step seamless lock switches for three axes Pan Axis Lock Switch Two-step seamless lock switches for three axes Three Axis Lock

Battery Runtime
8h 10h35min 7h 10h

Touch Screen
Supported Not Supported Not Supported 1.3-inch color OLED touch screen & All parameters can be set without App

Fill Light
Built-in Dual Color Temperature Fill Light Built-in Color Temperature (5500k) Fill Light Not Supported Not Supported

Audio Solution
Expansion Base+6.5mm Microphone(Not in the package) Not Supported Not Supported Not Supported

MSRP
329 209 169 259

🏆【Compact Size But Not Compromised Performance】Get rid of the hefty body, Zhiyun Crane M3 is as tiny as a bottle of water. But the upgraded motors with strong torque guarantee stable movements and filming with cameras in different sizes. *Compatible with smartphones, action cameras, compact cameras and full-frame mirrorless cameras with certain lenses. (Accessory mount is required for smartphones and action cameras.)
🏆【Light the Dark and Sharpen the Image】Pioneering built-in LED fill light with Lumen Amplifier technology for reducing image noise. Shooting in dark or dim light is favored by the adjustable color temperature and brightness, which sharpens the image. *Peak Power: 6W, Color Temperature Level: 2600-5400K, Brightness: Warm Light 650-750, White Light 850-950, CRI 90+
🏆【3-sec Super Quick Release & Avoid Balancing Repeatedly】Upgraded quick release system with general quick release plate for easier balancing, assembly and disassembly. Locks with transverse palm-rejection design to protect cameras while ensuring efficiency. Inventive locks and latches for storage. Gimbal can be adjusted to half-storage/full-storage mode. No axis arm adjustments needed when switching to half-storage mode with a mounted camera, and no rebalances needed when expanded.
🏆【Take A Shortcut with Adjustment Wheel & Joystick】Find the buttons, wheels and the newly added round joystick at your comfort reach with the ergonomic control panel. Support adjustment on aperture, shutter, ISO and roll axis.
🏆【Touch Screen Does More Than You Think】All-new full-color touch screen with advanced UI design and intuitive interface. The gimbal is tiny and portable like a smartphone that you can operate with just one hand at ease.
🏆【Charge Fast, and Faster】PD Fast Charge, Type-C charging port and 1150mAh battery capacity allow you to enjoy the following: Charge only 2 hours but work for 8 hours, using the gimbal while charging via power bank.