ZHIYUN Crane 2 – The Industry-First Camera Stabilizer Integrating Follow Focus and OLED Display that Redefines Film-grade 3-Axis Gimbals

Written by Ben

September 13, 2017

SHENZHEN, ChinaSept. 12, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — ZHIYUN, the world’s leading tech company of professional camera stabilization system, Tuesday announces the release of its newest DSLR camera stabilizer – Crane 2. Make no mistake, the Crane 2, different from wide-known Crane V2, is a revolutionary progress in its line, which for the first time in the industry, has integrated a tactile follow focus controller on its body and an OLED display combined with quick control dial on its panel.

“For professional filmmakers, follow focus is a must-have extra part, now with Zhiyun Crane 2, you can turn that into an easy-to-get at a stabilizer’s price,” said Leo Wong, ZHIYUN’s product director. “The intuitive OLED display combined with a quick control dial also sets your hands free from any mobile app and give you seamless control over your camera and stabilizer.”

Performance Highlights:

1. Real Time Follow Focus

Integrated with an unprecedented follow focus wheel on the body, Crane 2 allows ±0.02° precision real time focus control through camera cable connection, so that you can always keep your subject in focus while moving.

2. Intuitive OLED Display

The OLED display menu on the control panel keeps a close interaction between you, your camera and your stabilizer. The intuitive interface design helps you easily identify the connection status, battery level, control mode and multiple camera parameters.

3. Innovative Quick Control Dial Design

The quick control dial on the control panel is like an integrated extension of your camera. You can either press or rotate the dial to make various camera parameter settings such as TV, AV, ISO and EV.

4. 3.2KG Max. Payload and 18 Hour Runtime

Empowered by the 6th Gen. Instune Algorithm System with 3 18650/6000mAh rechargeable batteries, the Crane 2 sets up a new benchmark for the industry supporting 3.2kg of max. payload and 18 hours of runtime.

About ZHIYUN – www.zhiyun-tech.com

Inspired by the mission of delivering ever grounding-breaking solutions for professional imaging and filmmaking of all categories, ZHIYUN, the pioneering company who creates the world’s 1st camera stabilizer, provides worldwide photographers and filmmakers with full series of innovative tools to unleash their creativity.

ZHIYUN Crane 2 Instruction Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tsCDgVAQ8fk

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