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How to balance Zhiyun Crane 2 in under 60 seconds 

Evan Thomas
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Learn how to balance the Zhiyun Crane 2 and some tips & tricks for balancing it under 60 seconds every time.
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The key to balancing a Zhiyun Crane in under 60 seconds is to write down the hash marks on each of the motors after your properly balance it the first time. Then when you change lens or the weigh of the camera, you can quickly recall the proper balance settings. I keep these notes in my iPhone.
But first you need to learn how to balance the zhiyun crane without hashmarks, and the key to that is to find the center of gravity of the camera. Once you find the center of gravity, try to align it with the axis of each of the motors.
When the crane is properly balanced, the Zhiyun motors won't need to work very hard and you will be able to capture cinematic and smooth shots.

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@EvanThomas
@EvanThomas 4 года назад
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@GoldenMinotaur
@GoldenMinotaur Год назад
Thanks, great vid
@ZhiyunTechGlobal
@ZhiyunTechGlobal 6 лет назад
Thank you Evan for featuring Zhiyun, you've made the best balancing video so far for the Crane 2!
@EvanThomas
@EvanThomas 6 лет назад
thanks for watching!
@AskEsh
@AskEsh 6 лет назад
Yes I second that!
@Georg_1900_
@Georg_1900_ 6 лет назад
Hey guys! I have a Gh4/Apurture Lens Regain/Sigma 18-35 and I have massive problems getting this thing balanced. So all the balancing works fine, the lens even stays still in all the direction BEFORE I get to the Pan Axis. This is where I dont get the motor nowhere close to parallel to the floor. I also tested it in operation mode the Pan Axis is the out of wack. Do you by any chance have the exact hashmarks for the camera setup?
@GcjBoo
@GcjBoo 6 лет назад
Yes I think so too, believe me I've seen almost every single video about the zhiyung Crane 2 and smooth Q ♥️👏👏👏
@LuisaBrimble
@LuisaBrimble 5 лет назад
BAM!
@EvanThomas
@EvanThomas 6 лет назад
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5 лет назад
@@imtiyazali3877 Well he has to explain how first. He is saying he can teach you to do it in 60 sec :D
@miconelsondvm5383
@miconelsondvm5383 5 лет назад
Absolutely superb video, Evan. Speaking as one who has taught in the past, you are a natural born teacher. Clear, concise, excellent explanation. Thank you for making and posting this gem.
@sleepless1978
@sleepless1978 6 лет назад
Cheers mate, helped me balance straight out of the box with zero hassle. Grateful I didn't have to spend ages figuring it all out! Muchos gracias.
@BigBeauBrown
@BigBeauBrown 6 лет назад
DUDE Zhiyun just sent me one of these for my videos...and this helped me out so much!!! THANK YOU! best balance tut I've seen so far!
@EvanThomas
@EvanThomas 6 лет назад
thanks for watching man, glad you liked it. Please subscribe to see more videos.
@playboxlimited.
@playboxlimited. 5 лет назад
Finally!! Best Zhiyun Crane 2 camera balance on the whole of RU-vid!! My 1dx Mark 2 Balances just fine now!! Many thumbs up!!!
@EvanThomas
@EvanThomas 5 лет назад
thanks for watching!
@rahuladavani6205
@rahuladavani6205 6 лет назад
Mate you're a true pro. After searching RU-vid for tips on setting this thing up, you're the only one who got it right AND explained it clearly for me to implement. You've got a new fan. Keep it up.
@EvanThomas
@EvanThomas 6 лет назад
thanks for watching Rahul, I'm glad you enjoyed the video 👍👍
@127bradfordroad
@127bradfordroad 5 лет назад
Cheers Evan, I just got my Zhiyun Crane 2 on Saturday. Following this video, I balanced 2 lenses (and kept notes) within an hour, practiced on Sunday and took it on an actual job on Monday. Even though my lack of practice slowed me down a little, I got some great footage that I can add to my final production video. This really adds a whole new dynamic to my filming - and thanks to you I took various shots with 2 different lenses without much delay - a big thanks from me!
@EvanThomas
@EvanThomas 5 лет назад
that's awesome! glad it worked out for you!
@ekredel
@ekredel 5 лет назад
The only intelligent video on balancing I have seen and the only one that actually gives a test at the end to check if the balance is good. thank you for making this!
@EvanThomas
@EvanThomas 5 лет назад
thanks for watching :)
@Bobakradbin
@Bobakradbin 2 месяца назад
Thanks a lot for sharing Evan, picking up a used one today and excited to set it up using your video!
@samuelvallecabrera8286
@samuelvallecabrera8286 6 лет назад
Great video! Is incredible the amount of youtube videos I had to watch to actually learn to use it! But this one is great, thank you!
@EvanThomas
@EvanThomas 6 лет назад
Samuel Valle Cabrera thanks for watching!
@andrewmullins5169
@andrewmullins5169 6 лет назад
dude.... I was at the point of throwing it out of my window and found your video. Incredibly done. Up and running in no time!!! #subscribed
@PrimeAutotainment
@PrimeAutotainment 5 лет назад
Thank you, very helpful video. I can’t wait to start using this gimbal!
@ThinkAboutItNow
@ThinkAboutItNow 5 лет назад
Evan, Very helpful video! Thanks.
@alliemmoore
@alliemmoore 5 лет назад
Thanks, Evan. This information was really helpful. Appreciate you taking the time to share.
@xfour2six
@xfour2six 5 лет назад
Hi, Evan! Today is 9th of November, 11:45. I just bought a new ZC2 and right now I'm balancing my camera on this gimbal with you. I gotta say the feeling adjusting this thing for first time was quite special. I did laughed when you said you want to throw it out the window because I also got frustrated. I guess what I'm trying to say, patience is the key to everything, hehe! Thanks for a nice tutorial on how to balanze a Zhiyun Crane! I can't wait to try this new gimbal! Cheers!^^
@jonathanluchow
@jonathanluchow 5 лет назад
best video about balancing ive seen in a while!!! SUBBED!!! keep up the great work
@MortgageBrokerAustralia
@MortgageBrokerAustralia 5 лет назад
Dude thank you so much for this video! Spent the last 45 minutes cursing this crane and got it sorted within 5 of watching your vid 😂
@bobbybridges9141
@bobbybridges9141 5 лет назад
Just got one delivered today! Can’t wait to use it. Very informative video. Awesome Spain vid too!
@EvanThomas
@EvanThomas 5 лет назад
thanks!
@austinmeyerfilms
@austinmeyerfilms 6 лет назад
Appreciate you making this video Evan! Just got my Crane 2 and I used this video to help me balance! You're the man
@EvanThomas
@EvanThomas 6 лет назад
thanks for watching!
@TisTheeDae
@TisTheeDae 5 лет назад
Best video!!! Thank you so much ☺️ I was highly frustrated because I didn’t know got to tell if it was all balanced yet
@joshuahartwell9224
@joshuahartwell9224 3 года назад
Thanks Evan, you really helped me out. Subbed and liked. Good luck and thanks for your content.
@GameVapes
@GameVapes 5 лет назад
What a great tutorial. Going go test this out Tomorrow. Can't wait!
@milanmancel
@milanmancel 6 лет назад
Thanks man, right hour ago I purchased Crane 2 and this video helped me a lot!
@EvanThomas
@EvanThomas 6 лет назад
I'm glad it helped! Thanks for watching. Please subscribe to see more.
@MikeLindup42
@MikeLindup42 5 лет назад
Just purchased the Crane 2, doing some research before first setup, really useful video, thanks!
@EvanThomas
@EvanThomas 5 лет назад
thanks Mike!
@69sriram
@69sriram 3 года назад
the best video on balancing till the date . notes at the end useful :)
@ItsTheGordons
@ItsTheGordons 6 лет назад
Proud to be your 1,000th subscriber. Very easy to follow tutorial on how to balance the crane!
@EvanThomas
@EvanThomas 6 лет назад
thanks for watching and subscribing!
@PrimalOutdoors
@PrimalOutdoors 6 лет назад
Thank you, I ordered one and should be here in couple of days. This tutorial I think will save me a lot of headache. Jason
@EvanThomas
@EvanThomas 6 лет назад
thanks for watching Jason! Please subscribe to see future Zhiyun Crane tutorials, tips and tricks videos.
@BalloonBoysApp
@BalloonBoysApp 5 лет назад
Thanks for a very thoughtful balancing instructional!
@andreascott5240
@andreascott5240 3 года назад
Thank you so much for this video! Very helpful!!
@ginotarabotto
@ginotarabotto 4 года назад
Thank you. The tip on marking the numbers where it is balanced is a great tip!
@dajuicebox7965
@dajuicebox7965 5 лет назад
Thanks for the tutorial! Helped a lot!
@nomadicfanatic
@nomadicfanatic 5 лет назад
Bro, you're awesome. Thanks! You made this so much easier!
@EvanThomas
@EvanThomas 5 лет назад
thank you
@workphlo
@workphlo 6 лет назад
Great explanation! Thank you
@EvanThomas
@EvanThomas 6 лет назад
glad it was helpful.
@filipdewilde-private1097
@filipdewilde-private1097 6 лет назад
Straight to the point ! Thanks for the video !
@lancemohr2791
@lancemohr2791 6 лет назад
Great explanation and demonstration. Thank you
@johnnyskitchen1669
@johnnyskitchen1669 4 года назад
great video! I was able to balance mine fairly quickly when I got it home, but your video pointed out a couple of things that i was doing wrong. thanks!
@EvanThomas
@EvanThomas 4 года назад
thanks for watching John
@MamitagAdventures
@MamitagAdventures 6 лет назад
Thank you so much! You saved me hours of figuring out how to balance this gimbal! New sub thanks!
@EvanThomas
@EvanThomas 6 лет назад
thanks for watching :)
@winfieldpipher9431
@winfieldpipher9431 6 лет назад
first time seeing the crane 2 very helpful great job.
@TonyVic
@TonyVic 3 года назад
FINALLY!!!!! This is best tutorial on how to balance the crane 2, especially with a larger cam like a c100 MII. yup, it worked. Good looking out Evan.
@EvanThomas
@EvanThomas 3 года назад
Glad it helped!
@milkod2001
@milkod2001 5 лет назад
Very simple and straightforward video. Well done. Will revisit when i get my Crane 2 to actually follow this. Thanks
@EvanThomas
@EvanThomas 5 лет назад
thanks for watching Milan
@TheWNK
@TheWNK 5 лет назад
this was really good thanks evan
@gilbertogranados7941
@gilbertogranados7941 4 года назад
you have no idea of how much trouble you just saved me mate, thank you, very very much, one more subscribed
@EvanThomas
@EvanThomas 4 года назад
thanks for watching Gilberto! By the way if you enjoyed the video please consider subscribing to the channel 😀
@ThreeLittleTrees
@ThreeLittleTrees 6 лет назад
Thank you, that was so clearly demonstrated. I’ve been frustrated with how fickle it seems, but now I am encouraged to not return it to amazon. Do you have any tips on managing the base plate? Using it with a manfrotto quick release adapter, or how to use it in inverted mode?
@EvanThomas
@EvanThomas 6 лет назад
thanks for watching. It's frustrating to use at first but you'll get used to it. There are lots of video tips from other channels. Check out Brandon Li's channel.
@AhmedSaad-qz9fz
@AhmedSaad-qz9fz 6 лет назад
I second Glenn Sloat. The centre of gravity explanation really does the job. Thanks Evan, this was well done.
@EvanThomas
@EvanThomas 6 лет назад
thanks Ahmed, appreciate the feedback. Please subscribe to see future tutorials.
@BreakyourboundariesTv
@BreakyourboundariesTv 5 лет назад
Super helpful..thank you man...much appreciated!
@kevinwalsh7287
@kevinwalsh7287 6 лет назад
Clear and to the point. Great video!
@EvanThomas
@EvanThomas 6 лет назад
thanks for watching, please subscribe to see more
@martinf9626
@martinf9626 6 лет назад
Thank you sir I just received my Crane 2 and i do the balance with you on this video and work very fine and fast setting , so thank s again grate job . Martin from montreal Quebec Canada
@EvanThomas
@EvanThomas 6 лет назад
thanks Martin!
@TheRealistFan
@TheRealistFan 3 года назад
Ur video was a great help. I have dreams of short films and videography and being able to use this gimbal will get me closer to that dream.Thank You.
@SkyHighAerialProductions
@SkyHighAerialProductions 6 лет назад
Nice video man! We are getting a couple of these! Nice video!
@EvanThomas
@EvanThomas 6 лет назад
awesome! Please use this link to purchase them amzn.to/2j0VjcB it will help support my channel :)
@pacobejar8754
@pacobejar8754 5 лет назад
Thank you so much from Spain. I hope you enjoy in my country. Cool video.
@EvanThomas
@EvanThomas 5 лет назад
Thanks Paco
@EssentiallySteph
@EssentiallySteph 6 лет назад
Thank you so much for this! Watched loads of videos but only got it with this one!
@EvanThomas
@EvanThomas 6 лет назад
thanks for watching Steph. Please subscribe to see future videos.
@FalkoPetzold
@FalkoPetzold 6 лет назад
Great Explanation Evan. Got it setup and ready to go during your video. Just had to pause three times :) :) Thank you.
@EvanThomas
@EvanThomas 6 лет назад
thanks for watching Falko, I appreciate the support.
@kierendouglas3982
@kierendouglas3982 6 лет назад
Thanks for the video, super helpful after picking up my crane last week. I’ve now realised it was way off balance on the last adjustment. Subscribed 👍🏻
@EvanThomas
@EvanThomas 6 лет назад
thanks!
@CambodiaWonder
@CambodiaWonder 4 года назад
It's very helpful, thank you for sharing.
@EvanThomas
@EvanThomas 4 года назад
thanks for watching
@sweet_it_is
@sweet_it_is 5 лет назад
thanks Evan, just bought my Zhiyun Crane 2!!
@EvanThomas
@EvanThomas 5 лет назад
Nice, hope you enjoy it.
@kabledesigns
@kabledesigns 6 лет назад
ahhh thank you thank you. that last part about the hash marks is so valuable.
@EvanThomas
@EvanThomas 6 лет назад
thanks for watching
@GcjBoo
@GcjBoo 6 лет назад
Loved this video! Liked and subscribed ♥️
@EvanThomas
@EvanThomas 6 лет назад
thank you for watching :)
@GcjBoo
@GcjBoo 6 лет назад
Evan Thomas am waiting for my Zhiyung Crane 2 and Sony A7iii to arrive to make my review, I'll probably mention you on my video , keep those good videos attached:GcjBoo from Ecuador
@jimmythegent9190
@jimmythegent9190 6 лет назад
Great video Evan. Question, I have a 20mm Sigma and its a long lens. I can't tilt the lens downward to adjust the the side motor because the lens will bump into the gimbal so I tilt it upwards instead and then adjust. I should achieve the same results right? It seems balanced. Also how does the follow focus work? Do I have to place the lens on Manual Focus? I can't seem to figure it out.
@EvanThomas
@EvanThomas 6 лет назад
yes you can tilt up as well. After you've followed all the steps, you will know the lens is balanced when you can point the camera in any direction and it will stay in that direction without it falling. The follow focus only works on newer model Canon cameras. This is a limitation of the cameras, not the gimbal.
@ayushda
@ayushda 6 лет назад
To the point. Loved this instructional video and the tips! Thanks
@EvanThomas
@EvanThomas 6 лет назад
thank you!
@TheSergpic
@TheSergpic 6 лет назад
thanks Evan. I love the tip about lens lot.
@EvanThomas
@EvanThomas 6 лет назад
thank you for watching!
@MikkoHaavisto1
@MikkoHaavisto1 6 лет назад
Good video, no nonsense like every other channel! Keep it tight.
@EvanThomas
@EvanThomas 6 лет назад
thanks for watching
@jacobsssk
@jacobsssk 6 лет назад
Hey man! Thanks a lot for this. Super clear and very helpful. You're a really good teacher! Subbed!!
@EvanThomas
@EvanThomas 6 лет назад
thanks Jacob!
@rsmith02
@rsmith02 2 года назад
Thanks, very helpful refresher after not using my Crane for a while.
@EvanThomas
@EvanThomas 2 года назад
thanks for wathcing
@LuisaBrimble
@LuisaBrimble 5 лет назад
What a great tip!
@technikfreaks782
@technikfreaks782 5 лет назад
Thank you for this explanation!
@diggydretv
@diggydretv 4 года назад
After watching this video (I have looked at a few others), this video has my gimbal the MOST BALANCED IT EVER HAS BEEN! I'm rocking the Sigma 17-50mm f/2.8 and you can truly feel the weight in it! Of course that means balancing the gimbal A LOT differently than you would have with the kit lens.The follow focus didn't help but add more weight as well as expected. Watching your video covered it better than the included manual! Thanks bro!
@EvanThomas
@EvanThomas 4 года назад
great, glad it helped!
@rustyechols3608
@rustyechols3608 6 лет назад
Thanks man! Great video.
@EvanThomas
@EvanThomas 6 лет назад
thanks for watching, please subscribe to see more :)
@vanessatellez2525
@vanessatellez2525 4 года назад
Thank you so much. That was super helpful
@noumankphotography
@noumankphotography 5 лет назад
Best video for balancing crane on youtube.
@EvanThomas
@EvanThomas 5 лет назад
Thanks for watching
@neillsouthwick8444
@neillsouthwick8444 5 лет назад
Hi, thanks so much. Your video has helped me a great deal. Keeping the steps in order is so important I found. I'm just going to use my Pany ZS50 on my 'M' model Zhiyun. I had it all balanced only to realize when I turned the camera on and the lens extended it went totally out of balance. Like anything the more you do it the easier it becomes. Cheers, Neill
@DrWasim
@DrWasim 5 лет назад
Perfect explanation. Thank you so much!
@EvanThomas
@EvanThomas 5 лет назад
thanks Wasim
@GlenAllen
@GlenAllen 6 лет назад
New Crane owner.. thanks for the very useful instructions... . I liked & subscribed and thanks again
@EvanThomas
@EvanThomas 6 лет назад
thanks for watching Glen. can't wait to see what you shoot with the Zhiyun Crane 2
@AskEsh
@AskEsh 6 лет назад
Wow you literally did the best balance video & thank you for even telling us which side the batteries go because I was hella stomped 😩😂😂 Much appreciated 🙏🏽
@EvanThomas
@EvanThomas 6 лет назад
thanks for watching :) please subscribe to see more
@cuttingedgecraftsman112
@cuttingedgecraftsman112 3 года назад
Great video man
@EvanThomas
@EvanThomas 3 года назад
Glad you enjoyed
@FraGMonkY
@FraGMonkY 5 лет назад
Dude thanks a ton for this video. Got it balanced in 10mins in my first attempt.
@EvanThomas
@EvanThomas 5 лет назад
you're welcome! glad it helped!
@klomasteroutlaw
@klomasteroutlaw 5 лет назад
Thanks! Mines is on the way in the mail tomorrow
@jalebowitz
@jalebowitz 5 лет назад
thanks, that was super helpful!
@EvanThomas
@EvanThomas 5 лет назад
thanks for watching Jamie
@BashaHealth1
@BashaHealth1 5 лет назад
It's a great video. One of the better ones on You Tube. Question.
@mohdshahrukh07
@mohdshahrukh07 4 года назад
Your video really helped me alot.thanxx
@EvanThomas
@EvanThomas 4 года назад
thanks for watching Shahrukh. If you liked the video, please subscribe 😀
@frhelp
@frhelp 6 лет назад
You just made my day ! Thanks !!!
@EvanThomas
@EvanThomas 6 лет назад
thanks for watching!
@johnhumbug5199
@johnhumbug5199 5 лет назад
very detailed, but also on point thank you!
@EvanThomas
@EvanThomas 5 лет назад
thanks for watching John.
@horsefukker32
@horsefukker32 5 лет назад
great tip with adding the hash marks to the notes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ty
@jasonshaeffer
@jasonshaeffer 4 года назад
Thank you! A huge help.
@cavs693
@cavs693 6 лет назад
Very helpful video, thanks a lot.
@EvanThomas
@EvanThomas 6 лет назад
thanks for watching, glad you found it useful.
@PaparazziEntertainment
@PaparazziEntertainment 6 лет назад
Great video thabks... Getting my A6500 tomorrow next week maybe this Baby or do you think Version 2 is good enough for an A6500 what about with an LED light on the camera have you tried that yet for low light conditions that's really the only reason I'm thinking of this one vs V2 nobody ever mentions a light or MIC LOL
@EvanThomas
@EvanThomas 6 лет назад
If you have an A6500 then the version 2 is definitely good enough. It's definitely a lot cheaper. And yes it can support an microphone and a SMALL light. I've seen configurations where people mount the light to the handle.
@shovalkarol1534
@shovalkarol1534 6 лет назад
Hey man, that was very pro tutorial very healpful! Thank you
@EvanThomas
@EvanThomas 6 лет назад
thank you!
@blueorbstudios9070
@blueorbstudios9070 5 лет назад
Thanks for the video
@rokhsarehfarid7492
@rokhsarehfarid7492 5 лет назад
That was pretty useful ,Thanks a million ✔
@EvanThomas
@EvanThomas 5 лет назад
thank you!
@TheRealistFan
@TheRealistFan 3 года назад
Hey Evan,first off,GREAT VIDEO.Thank you.Here's my question,the side arm motor on my crane 2 was warm to hot while I was using it.Is that normal or do I need to balance it a little better?
@magdalenaohisea5403
@magdalenaohisea5403 6 лет назад
A BIG THAAAAANK YOU!!! Best tutorial available :D
@EvanThomas
@EvanThomas 5 лет назад
thanks for watching Magdalena!
@diskustophonik
@diskustophonik 6 лет назад
Totally helpful video, balanced my gimbal within a couple minutes after watching vs the 30 minutes I was frustrated trying to do it from the manual lol
@EvanThomas
@EvanThomas 6 лет назад
thanks for watching :) please subscribe to see future tutorials
@nikeossler
@nikeossler 5 лет назад
great video, I finally got the camera to be straight on the gimbal but it's still vibrating though... any idea why it does that?
@martinf9626
@martinf9626 6 лет назад
Cool great tips sir. Martin from Montreal QC Canada :)
@leoneo2244
@leoneo2244 3 года назад
thanks for your tutorial
@akashdeeppuri4344
@akashdeeppuri4344 4 года назад
Thanks man you are awesome
@patgrant1509
@patgrant1509 6 лет назад
Great Video! Thank you
@EvanThomas
@EvanThomas 6 лет назад
thanks for watching
@veriproductions6317
@veriproductions6317 5 лет назад
Thank you so much! Now I finally can get good balance!
@EvanThomas
@EvanThomas 5 лет назад
Thanks for watching!
@Jesse_Lane
@Jesse_Lane 6 лет назад
Thanks man! SUBSCRIBED
@EvanThomas
@EvanThomas 6 лет назад
thanks for watching!
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