DJI Ronin S vs Zhiyun Crane 3 Lab 

Finally, a you tube reviewer that gets it-- right to the point, no filler or over-the-top personalities! Great work.

Man I love your content. No filler words, no wasted time, just up in your face truth. Thanks for what you do

Parker Walbeck is the best teacher online. Change my mind.

A $20 handle for the Ronin S can mimic the design of the Crane 3.

Wow. That's a seriously comprehensive review. Half of those types of shots I never would've even thought of. It makes me want to buy one..

Why am I watching this? I can't even afford one lol

Although I can appreciate what you did encounter. The tracking feature was completely overlooked. The fact that the crane 3 lab can track from any hdmi input sets it apart from all the others. Which is kind of a big deal when it comes to gimbals as its the first gimbal to track from any camera or camcorder from it's hdmi output.

Man, you have no idea how helpful this is to me right now. I’ve just recently bought all my own personal camera gear for the first time and a gimbal is the last thing I need. I knew DJI and Zhiyun were both great brands for this but I didn’t know what to choose. Both are very pricey so I needed to make the right decision. A mentor of mine recommends all DJI products (but he has the M, not the S) so I was starting to lean toward DJI... this confirmed it for me. THANK YOU :)

you are the only one with #petermckinnon who I wish you do not stop the video . Thank you bro for everything you give us . big like from MOROCCO

Ive owned both, and I am drastically happier with my Ronin-S.

I am looking to buy a gimbal as soon as I can decide. I think you give the best comparision video's of anyone I have watched! Thank you Parker.

Would love love to see the Moza Air 2 vs the DJI Ronin S. Glad you're back Mr Walbeck!

Both of them look sweet. Originally just off looks I was going with the zhiyun but the dji footage looked better to me

Really enjoy your no bullshit, raw, presentation style! Strong info and clean to the point delivery, like in all your video You convey a "matter of factness" kind of like "trust me I know what I am talking about without sounding cocky" Really appreciate your stuff Parker!

the legend is back :D

Thanks Parker, love being a part of FTF,.. you have been a great help and inspiration for my fence channel content creation, keep smiling you are like a King of Content!

I love how real you are in all of your reviews.

Hardware aside, I just trust DJI’s software. Love their drones, love my Ronin S.

9:50 How come your cap isn't blown away by the wind, that's green screen work !! Just kidding, fantastic comparison thank you Parker !!!

crane 3 have so many option in the menu, i think you should check it, already use both of this gimbal and finally i choose crane 3 for so many reason. you can set the speed at crane 3 for better sport scene, the motor speed, the smoothly. I think the crane 3 will take your time longer to get used with it but it will not let you down trust me :D sorry for my bad english

why you don't compare with MOza air 2? it's really necessary

Parker, great vid. Would be interested in seeing a PART 2 to this with accessories which one is superior (for you)

I ordered the "Agimbal Gear DH09 Handle Grip" for my Ronin S. So a few more points go to Dji for ground lowering shots😋

This comment might look like biased toward Zhiyun, but here are facts that are missing from the comparison. Software can always be improved and fixed +1 (possible) point for Zhiyun Zhiyun takes 18650 batteries, that are cheap to replace and can be used with other hardware. DJI has a proprietary expensive battery +1 point for Zhiyun Zhiyun accessories are cheaper then DJI, and DJI base model does not even have cable for camera. And that 20cm cable cost's about 20€ for DJI users. DJI get's you hooked for cheap and then milks you for accessories. +1 point for Zhiyun Zhiyun has much more buttons for modes etc around the body. Zhiyun also has a OLED display, witch DJI lacks. +1 point for Zhiyun Zhiyun can control zoom and focus at the same time, with separate controllers. Can anyone confirm it on the DJI? Zhiyun can even take zoom and focus motors, can that also be confirmed for DJI? And someone pointed out that DJI had stabilised (IS) lens while Zhiyun had not? What is that about?

Cinecom: story blocks is ma loyal bro . . . . Peter walbeck: hold ma lenses...

Parker Walbeck is the best teacher online

Please what about Moza Air 2 3-Axis Vs DJI Ronin S test too

The gimbals keep getting better and better

I will definitely buy the DJI Ronin S! ...next time. Lol I can’t even afford the Flycam Redking yet. I’ll work on my budget for that, first.

Off topic. Nice mountains in the back. Lol. What state?

To me, "sports mode" looks no different to just holding the camera in your hands ?? Whats the difference?

Parker, Great comparison of Zhiyun Crane 3 and Ronin S. One thing as as former Steadicam owner /op: I would never put my gear into the wind stream! Its always possible to hang out comfortably in the rear of an SUV with lift gate open, strapped in for safety, and follow your subject or even shoot from the side. A sliding door minivan offers more comfort and safety for those side of the driver shots if needed. I m considering the Zhiyun Weebil only because I m retired and just need a good gimbal for RE video work and creative stuff! thanks for great video!!

This is the Video I've waited for half a year!

Moza air 2 review plszzzz

Who else clicks on the “like” button the minute his video starts playing. Love this guy! ✌🏽

I bought the small rig handle which basically turns the ronin into the ultimate gimbal. Best of both worlds. And for a cheep upgrade it makes the ronin s dominate the field still.

Sir i really like your review, quick go to the point and also speak fluently without wasting time . Absolutely gonna subscribe. Please keep this routine .

10:01 eating car :D

Nice comparison. Do you mind to share your Ronin S smooth track config?

The one and only parker walbeck! The OG himself

Just wrapped a shoot using a BMPCC with a pretty long front heavy 24mm lens on the Ronin S and we ended up sliding the camera forward and duck taped a paper weight to the side to counterbalance the side weight and it worked perfect.

First vid I've watched of yours....and I like how its clean, straight to the point. I appreciate that!

Great presentation! I've rented both and both had the similar issues. Crane 3S is a beast and out performed the Ronin for what i needed it for. I ended up purchasing the Crane 3S. All those 3 year old issues have been resolved.

Exactly the comparison review I was looking for. Very helpful. Smartly executed and to the point! Thanks, Parker!

"war" between Moza Air2 and Ronin S....that can be interesting :D

Dude, I’m getting ready to buy a motorized gimbal, I have been looking and comparing for some time...I had picked the Ronin-S mainly due to price, I believe I saw it on Amazon for like $550 but then I saw the Crane-3 and liked how it looks and its “low-mode” feature.....your comment about your arms getting tired quicker with the Crane-3 plus battery life...that’s crucial, I don’t think people realize how much that matters....this shit was on point and I thank you for it....Ronin-S for me.

I believe I just saw an ad before this video about film with this same guy 😂

When the Video ended, I discovered that I was not watching the gear, I was watching Parker's shoulders and biceps.

The crane 3 was also designed to place the second handle on your chest or shoulder. Twas mentioned at NAB Something you omitted. So not a fair comparison with the handling. I personally own the Ronin S and like it

The Crane 3 is Dope! I bought one when it came out and it does so much more than the Ronin S just my opinion.

i would love to see the best settings for the Crane 3 far as in the app to get the smoothest motion

Man thats such a peaceful looking neighborhood you got there

The ronin S is clearly amazing, I love mine!

Ronin s vs moza air 2 witch one to get so confused and thx a lot for the helpful videos I learned a lot from u🙏

Great tips, at first i was leaning towards the crane 3 but now i think the ronin S has won me over

Great Video! Really appreciate you sharing your knowledge. I'm a real estate shooter and I'm going to buy one of these pretty quick to shoot videos for my clients. My one question is this...can either of these do motion lapses at night? In other words, since night shots are longer exposures, they look better if the camera isn't moving. So, can either one of these do that (stop while the camera is exposing)?

Great video i just disagree on one point : you can fit a big and large camera on the Crane 3. I use it with BM Ursa 12k and it works perfectly

Thanks again for a straightforward and “to the point” video. Love the examples and love how you don’t pump the video full of lame jokes like the other reviewers.

Coming from a Zhiyun weebill lab, I wouldn’t go back to get any Zhiyun product, period. I always got shaky footage with it, and apparently it’s a major issue among the users of that gimbal. I finally ended up selling it and getting a DJI ronin-S and my footages are always smooth, you can definitely tell the difference in quality.

Hello Idol. please make a video tips for using DJI Ronin S. Because I have a problem with my self using that stabilizer. the gimbal is good but I still having a shaky video :(

Afterall you have to purchase both two for different usages

No bullshit. Straight talker. Love the content man. Keep it up.

Most of the points go to the crane is about the low mode, however, these could be easily fixed (or achieved) by buying a handle accessories for ronin s, and that's solid and removable any time

Great comparison! I have issues with my Ronin-S when trying to do slider style movements- even with the trigger pressed it doesn't stay locked facing the same way for much distance! My old Crane 1v2 used to do it until the camera hit the side motor! Can you do a video on how you've got your Ronin-S set up?

Your review was the deciding factor for me picking up the DJI Ronin S its solid as a Rock, Build quality is really good. When i was at BH comparing the two i had to go with the Ronin S. Thank Bud.

Just like Feed Me Media and a couple of others said: thanks for the to-the-point, nicely done, totally relevant review without all the meandering blah blah that so many other reviewers get afflicted with

How in the world do you Pan a gamble left right & up and down to follow a fast moving R/C airplane? It always wants to point in one direction no mater where I try to point the camera. Not the Ronin S but the Ronin M

Storyblocks actually looks awesome! Thanks for Sharing!

If you triple tap the mode button on the Ronin S it will go into flashlight mode. Then all you have to do is flick the joystick left or right and it will automatically rotate and perform the 360 move.

Finally!!! I've been waiting for this video for months! ))

I could never get low mode to work right on my Ronin S. The motors freak out no matter how good the balance is

Anyone else get jitters when he's leaning out the car with the gimbals?!

Wow... this was really, really a great review. Well done. I am currently in the market for a real tripod and fluid head ( I do not want a Manfrotto) and came across this crane 3. I don't own any gimbals so since I'm just not finding a set of decent sticks and a fluid head for $800 I thought maybe adding this to my tool kit. But I really do need a good fluid head. What I have now i just can't live with anymore.

Parker Walbeck is the best, a biggest inspiration!

Love this video!! I was saving some bucks for a “flycam”...but all hell broke loose when you mentioned the 499 for the DJI. Really good head to head. I feel de DJI is the one to get. More overall performance and a more natural ergonomics. These two really makes you shift away from flycams...

Just curious why do you recommend the essential vs standard? What is the difference between the two? Holding the crane 3 during the wind test looked extremely painful. Ouch!

Holy mother......Parker.....you are the best ever....we follow you from Cuba....the are a lot of filmmakers there. Inspare us.

The definition of "Great Content". Thank you for sharing knowledge.

Hi...could you review the new zyun crane 2s to the ronin

I'm new to videographery but my last video on my channel I was using this gimbal. I hope one day I'll get those shots like you pros 🙌

Hi, i dont know why but there is not a single video guiding for the proper machine setup to properly run AFTER EFFECTS. Could you please help as i can see you use after effects.

Do you have a video on microphones for different video productions? I have a film class coming up in the spring and was curious what audio would be good for independent films/interviews.

Ive notice some people dont even care your opinion they just want to dispute aka trolls..keep doing what u doing bro thank you!

Hey can you please make a video comparing the DJI RONIN S and FEIYUTECH AK4500 please..It would be a great help!!

Great video! Can you add a gimble to the BMPCC4K whilst having the powerbase v mount battery underneath ?

Video is so good I hope you can post more video about glidecam. Thank you

I have the weebill Lab and think it feels a little cheap too for the price

Great content as always Parker. I'm curious what you think of the Moza Air 2 vs Ronin S.

What do you think about the gh5?

Hello , thank you it was a great video Straight to the point very intuitive it’s really good to have someone like you on RU-vid ,Great job please continue to do it

Really like the comparisons, but hoping for an unbiased opinion on a gimbal for cellphone and Osmo or go pro cameras and as well a dslr gimbal with the follow me option...does that exist?

You are the perfect person to test gimbals

Excellent review. I just bought the ronin s and now I don’t regret it!

Great comparison Parker... I so agree with you about the awkwardness of the Crane 3 when it comes time to pick it up and fold the tripod and even more so, time to unfold the tripod and put it down. And you are right it is SUPER heavy to yield. But the biggest issues i ran into was actually making the functions work with my A7iii. None of the AV / TV / ISO worked in filming mode. They worked in photo mode (M) only, but I could not trigger filming video while in this mode. I really don''t get it. the whole purpose of a gimbal is to stabilize VIDEO. Why would I need to use it for photo? Zhiyun website tutorial shows setting up the gimbal in M mode and said to use M mode to film. I don't think so LOL. I could not get the app to connect to the crane either, no matter what I tried. The record button did work in filming mode BUT there was a serious lag everytime you pressed the button, both to start and to end filming. If shooting a wedding for example, that kind of lag might be the difference between capturing a candid moment and missing it. I also had issues with external monitor, in some settings it would go black. One more thing: attaching an external monitor was a problem too. It seemed to always be in the way and would loosen up due to simple gravity as the holes are located on the sides. Compared to my current gimbal where I have side bar and monitor mounts directly above the handles, never any problem. Anyway, that's wy i am returning my crane today :( and I was so excited to get it, so the disappointment is even worse.

THX for review! What do you think about these: - Gudson Moza Air 2S - ZHIYUN WEEBILL 3 - DJI RS3 (Pro) What would be currently the best option to about 700-800 € for filming indoor and outdoor dance events, dance couples in daylight ? Camera and lens can be purchased flexibly - possibly Blackmagic Pocket

Do you know if the Ronin S working with the BMPCC 4k and the Sigma 18-35?

Great real use review and comparison Parker. This shows the potential of the DJI Ronin S and the Zhiyun Crane 3 Lab better than any specs list or so called youtubers' "reviews" that are just a long speech with a few insignificant images thrown in here and there.

Billiantly-produced, meat and potatoes review, with just enough detail and none of the crap. Very, very well done!

Why didn't you use the shoulder rest when running? Of course it feels weird and looks silly running with a shoulder rig in front of you.

What is that website name, video editing was given ??