ZHIYUNCrane M3 Camera Stabilizer, Handheld 3-Axis Gimbal for DSLR and Mirrorless Camera, Compatible with Nikon, Canon, Sony, Fujifilm(Zhiyun Crane M2 Upgrade Version)

I also have the DJI ronin sc, and wanted this one due to it being super small. It's like half the size and weight, but still works perfectly with my Canon M50. It even stabilized my Sigma 30mm lens on the camera. Which is heavy. However, the only problem is because of it's size, those heavier lenses mean pushing it back for balance, and the back motor can't pass over the camera. Also I wish it worked with the M50 via the cable, but it doesn't. Not a huge problem. The motors are also WAY stronger than my other gimbal, which is perfect.

I was skeptical before purchasing this. I am used to larger gimbals and stabilizing systems so I wasn't expecting this to surprise but it sure did. This little guy handled very well, has lots of convenient features, and a few I wasn't even expecting but worked very well. I recently took this on a commercial production as a lightweight option for quick smooth motion and it delivered. I used a small mirrorless Sony and occasionally my iphone 13 pro max. Both were smooth, although the iphone attachment had to be purchased separately. Charges fast; we'll see how long that lasts moving forward.

Not only is does the motors on this gimbal handle my heavy T7i with a wide angle 10-18mm lens, it also looks very nice! Love every single thing about it. No regrets just make sure it can be compatible with your camera. As for me i bought a m6 mark ii so i can use with this gimbal! Highly recommend to any camera in the compatibility list 👍

Missing wires and light filters

It came open and dirty in the box.

This stabilizer works well for shooting videos on a phone or small SLR camera. Balancing the gimbal was simple (once I learned what I was doing), and didn't need to be re-balanced after until the camera or lens was changed. I would have liked to see a nicer case to protect the gimbal since the included one is only hard foam, but otherwise the gimbal worked well.

I was just blown away with this gimbal. Looking at it's small size I was expecting this not to be able to handle my larger mirrorless A7C. I just through it would work with the smaller APSC Sony cameras like the ZV1. That just isn't the case.Even though this is one of the smaller gimbals on the market, the motors on it are incredibly powerful. It had absolutely no problem with my Sony A7C and the Sony FE 35mm 1.8 lens. Because the A7C has the lower profile EVF, it doesn't bump into the back of the gimbal like it does with the A73, 4 or A7S3. It's almost like this was specifically designed for the A7C.The build quality is top notch. This isn't a super plastic feeling gimbal. It feels quite premium. All the knobs and buttons have a great tactile feel. The only thing I don't care for the the power button on the side of the gimbal. All of the axis have locks. The joystick is placed perfectly fore your thumb.At first I wasn't a fan of the proprietary mounting plate. But then I realized that you can easily remove your camera from the gimbal, shoot with it and then reattach to the gimbal without having to go through the whole balance routine again. Now I love it!There are several different M3 packages you can get that come with different things like this over the top white looking bag and a mic you can attach to the gimbal. Personally I'd pass on those. This is the kit to get. Just the gimbal with the little mini tripod to extend the grip and a "good enough" foam case for storing it away.If you are looking for a light weight gimbal with powerful motors that can handle a slightly larger camera like the Sony A7C, this is without a doubt the gimbal to get.

The media could not be loaded.  I can't say enough good things about this Zhiyun Crane M3 Camera Stabilizer. It is truly a very impressive piece of photographic equipment. It's pricey, so in my opinion it may be more suitable for the serious or professional photographer/videographer, but honestly, for anyone who can afford it this item will bring their photos and videos to the next level!The device itself is beautifully designed and constructed. There is a learning curve to be able to use it optimally (I'm not quite there yet, but getting there), because there are a few mechanical adjustments to make and electronic modes to adjust that the uninitiated likely won't be able to just pick it up and use it without reading the manual. I myself experimented with it quite a bit before figuring out the basics. But the investment of time you will spend learning about all the features and how/when to optimally utilize them will be rewarded in smooth videos and clear photos with no motion blur! I offer a a couple of tips regarding items that had me stymied for a little while, to the point that I thought I may have received a defective unit because it JUST WOULDN'T WORK: Before you can use the item at all you need to unlock the 3 axes, mount your camera, then adjust the 3 axis arms to the proper lengths so that the camera is more or less balanced when holding the gimbal in the direction you would expect to use it in. This isn't as hard as it may sound, and can be achieved quickly with just a little practice. THEN you can turn the power on and start to use the device. This will get you going in the right direction, and you can start to set the options, calibrate the gimbal for your equipment per the manual. I'm the kind of guy who only consults a manual as a last resort, but in this case it's a must! But again: your patience will surely be rewarded.This gimbal is a professional-level tool, and can do lots of things besides just stabilizing your camera. For example, there is a built-in video light with adjustable brightness and color temperature, and included in the package is a tripod base that screws into the bottom of the gimbal's handle so it can be placed on a flat surface securely. There are various stabilizing modes for different applications, ranging from just compensating for vibrations or shaking, to electronically locking down motion in one or more axes. In the latter mode whatever the angles or direction of the camera when the mode is engaged, the gimbal maintains that same direction and angles regardless of which way you turn the unit. In short, there is as little or as much manual control over the camera's direction as you need for a given situation easily selectable from the gimbal's clear and easy to read OLED touch sensitive screen.I haven't yet explored the realm of camera control, but I did see something in the manual about being able to control the camera from the gimbal itself, either through Bluetooth or with a wired connection. I don't know if the cameras I have support this functionality, but if I find out that they DO then that'll be like icing on the cake. Even if I can't currently utilize that functionality with my equipment I won't be in the least disappointed, because I got the gimbal JUST to stabilize video shots, so anything more than that will be "extra credit" as far as I am concerned.In the video I attached to this review I demonstrate the action of the gimbal in a variety of hand motions, and then I included a before and after segment where I compare video shot with a small actioncam handheld vs. mounted on the gimbal. Spoiler alert: there is a HUGE difference between the two. Please note that the actioncam DOES have EIS (electronic image stabilization), but I disabled it for this test. Also please note that although I used a small actioncam for the testing, this by no means is the largest camera that this gimbal can work with. It also works with DSLRs, mirrorless cameras, and a host of other camera types.I wish I could describe in detail all the great features of the Zhiyun Crane M3, but as I said I have barely begun to probe its depth of functionality. Suffice it to say that it's a brilliantly designed and extremely well-executed device that will help to improve your photography and especially videography in many ways for a long time to come. Enjoy the journey!