Zhiyun WeeBill 3S vs. Crane M3S - What You NEED To Know Before You Buy!

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Published 2023-05-24
🔴 We are GIVING AWAY a brand new ZHIYUN WEEBILL 3S!
In this video, we're comparing the NEW Zhiyun WeeBill 3S and the Crane M 3S gimbal. We'll highlight the different features of each gimbal, as well as give you my opinion on which one is the best for a videographer, a social media content creator, a VR180 filmmaker, and a Virtual Tour creator.
We will also unveil the SECRETS of Crane-M 3S that you don't see in any other review!

0:00 - Introduction
0:34 - 🎁 GIVE AWAY 🎁
0:53 - Kimchi VS. Zhiyun Crane-M 3S Go Portrait Mode
2:02 - 360 Photo captured with Crane M3S
2:22 - BETTER ergonomic design
2:49 - NEW wrist rest
3:11 - NEW sling grip
3:38 - Gen 10th Stabilization running test
4:00 - Weebill 3S vs. Weebill 3
4:23 - WHY light on the gimbal is a cool idea
5:11 - NEW landscape to portrait switch
6:50 - 2 ways to switch landscape to portrait on Crane M3S
7:47 - Crane M3S portrait mode tutorial
8:48 - Crane M3S vs Crane M3 vs Crane M2S
9:18 - New Axis Lock on M3S (and problem)
10:15 - Best M3S features for BEGINNERS
10:26 - Vortex Mode
10:40 - Why Weebill 3S might NOT be for you
11:49 - Best Gimbal for VR180 Filmmakers!
12:59 - My Weebill 3S Camera Build (Ft. Canon EOS R5C w/ Dual Fisheye Lens)
14:04 - Best V-mount battery for Weebill 3S
16:17 - Best Gimbal for Virtual Tour Videos
17:39 - How to connect bluetooth shutter control with SONY camera
18:42 - How to take 360 photos with Zhiyun Crane M3S

➜ WEEBILL 3S and CRANE-M 3S official web shop link: bit.ly/46MvwYV

➜ WEEBILL 3S Amazon us shop link:
geni.us/WB3S_amz_34
➜ CRANE-M 3S Amazon us shop link:
geni.us/M3S_amz_21

My Weebill 3S Cinematic Camera Build:
🔋 Battery:
👉 Moman Power 99 Pro: moman.co/HughHou-Power99Pro
❤️️ Use this code: GET99PRO (extra 10% off for our viewers only)
👉 Came-TV V-Mount Battery Clamp: amzn.to/3opbPVU (what I used to attach V-mount battery on Weebill 3S Sling Grip)
👉 Shargeek Storm 2 100W: bit.ly/41WpGkj
💡 Light:
👉 ZHIYUN Molus X100: amzn.to/3LpDrmi
👉 ZHIYUN Molus G60: amzn.to/45vFihl
🔧 Rigging & Support:
👉 Falcam F22 Dual Quick Release Magic Arm: bit.ly/3q9rjOg
👉 Falcam F22 & F38 & F50 landscape to portrait Mount Half Cage: bit.ly/3NNXUTo
👉 Ulanzi F38 Quick Release Travel Tripod: bit.ly/3NAzkmU (Use code: HughHouFilm to get 10% off)
👉 Best camera rigging tool - BongoTies: amzn.to/3ou4uEq
👉 Portkeys PT6 Touchscreen Monitor: amzn.to/422zU2f

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ZHIYUN CRANE M3S SPEC:
Price: standard - $299 (gimbal, tripod); combo - $359 (gimbal, tripod, phone clamp, backpack)
Dimension (Folded): 284.2*74.5*163.5mm
Net Weight (without tripod): 705g
Battery Capacity: 1150mAh
Battery Runtime: 7.5H
Charging Time: 2H
Power Output Voltage: 5V
Power Output Current: 1A
Camera Charging: Able to charge 5V/1A cameras
Bluetooth: Bluetooth 5.0
Touch Screen Size: 1.22inch
Tilt Mechanical Range: 305°
Roll Mechanical Range: 314°
Pan  Mechanical Range: 360°

ZHIYUN WEEBILL 3S SPECS:
Price: standard- $319.00 (gimbal, tripod); combo - $439 (gimbal, tripod, backpack, sling grip, wrist rest).
Dimension (folded): 305*210*72.5mm
Net Weight (without tripod, quick release plate): 1054.8g
Battery Capacity: 2600mAh
Battery Runtime: 11.5h
Charging Time: 2h
Power Output Voltage: 5V
Power Output Current: 1A
Camera Charging: Able to charge 5V/1A cameras
Bluetooth: Bluetooth 5.0

#WEEBILL3S #CRANEM3S #ZHIYUN

All Comments (21)
  • @0cossin77
    Great stuff. Thank you for always going so in-depth for your videos, it makes this the best channel to get ALL the info. Keep it up! 👍
  • @luisdavidolmos
    Una vez más, gracias!, gracias por que el contenido de tus videos en este canal es fantástico, y de corazón gracias por poner la opción de subtitulos off-line en ESPAÑOL Nadie se había preocupado tanto por mi, eres el mejor Hugh Hou y deseo que tu canal lo vean mas personas de mi comunidad
  • @Jermmodia
    Love the review on the latest 2 gimbals by Zhiyun that is suitable for travel usage! Nice tip and showcase at the end too that helps to promote the functions with even with post production guides! Simple and well equipped gimbal for full frame camera that is also suitable for new gimbal users. Been able to travel more lately and would definitely be a bonus to the video creation. Been taking long walking shots and the stabilization from the gimbal would definitely help in all the nature/scenery shots. Would be also amazing for taking some b rolls! Also love the additional attachments that are able to be add on to the gimbal, everyone do love a overprepared setup instead of panicking when you wish you had add on additional rigs when shooting! It is an all in one bundle for single person set up which is often the case when you go exploring and shooting on your own. Also commenting for 360 panorama feature soon! Would be a great feature for future updates/gimbals! More video options is definitely a plus point to keep in one's arsenal.
  • @JR_04
    Thanks for another amazing video that helps everyone gain knowledge in shooting VR content. I just got an R5C and Dual fisheye lens setup and have been hesitant to get the Ronin RS3 Pro because of the base plate. I think it could work if you chopped the baseplate maybe. But I love all the features you listed in this review and really great having the added fill and the wrist support. I want to start shooting some VR videos on a boat and I know that doesn’t work on a tripod so I would love to test it out with one of the WeeBill 3S gimbals! It’s really nice of you to be giving one away! It would be cool to share the footage of whatever the person you choose to give it to shoots :). Thanks again Hugh!
  • Thanks for the video, Hugh Hou! In the current movie business, we are seeing a lot of sequels and big budget movies with known characters for years, so they don't "flop". I feel Hollywood is becoming afraid of taking chances and imo original ideas are "dying". I believe with all the equipment that independent creators have have nowadays its our time to take a chance and jump! I am going to direct/make a feature film all by myself (talking about the behind the scenes) from production through the end product. I wanna show independent creators that it is possible and that if they have a great idea they should go ahead and make it happen! Don't wait hoping that one day it will happen and make it happen. This gimbal would definitely make my scenes look way more professional than them being handheld and it will also save a lot of time during the actual filming of the movie. There are plenty of incredible ideas out there that are not being made because people are "afraid" or "unsure" about them. But this is the time to give them a little push and to show that anyone can be a filmmaker and that their ideas are worth and meant something. Have an incredible day!
  • @olivermannherz
    I teach photography and filming to kids and teens in a non-profit organization and it would be great if we had a Gimbel to show the kids what you can do and they could try it out for themselves and it would also make them better content creators :-) The best new features I found the connecting via Bluetooth so that you do not have the many cables and the "one (wo)man set" with the light.
  • Thanks so much you’ve gone way and above every other YouTube filmmaker who also use these gimbals and they need to take a leap out of your channel 😊 You’re in a class of your own I’ve finally found a professional filmmaker I can relate to, as this is what I try to do whenever I buy a gimbal or tripod lol 😊 Subscribed mate from Cairns Australia maybe you’ve been or plan to visit ❤
  • @MikeVR180
    I'm working hard to create the best VR 180 videos possible but I'm hesitant to use any movement because my wife gets motion sick. l would love to experiment with this gimbal and creating videos with very subtle motion, to see if I can create better, more interesting, videos that don't cause motion sickness.
  • @AlexRanedo
    Hey Hugh! Would it be possible to do stereoscopic 360 x 180 panoramas using the canon VR Fisheye? Thanks for all the great content, as always.
  • @bsant7
    canon needs to start throwing money at you , you are the only creator putting out content for their dual fisheye lens
  • @urbanvr
    I just wish I could afford this type of equipment. I have so many dreams, just dying to come to fruition. Hugh, is a genius!!! Love his vids
  • @DigitalGenki
    I really want them to go back to the form factor of the original weebil s. The placement of the briefcase handle on weebil s is the best. Same form factor and size, a little more power and its perfect 😩
  • Do you think I can mount the Sony a7c (508g) + sigma 24-70 f2.8 dg art (853g) on the M3S? I didn’t found the combination on their site. And maybe a rode videomic NTG on top. Thank you :)
  • @tonycarretti2872
    Do you think that the Crane-M 3S would support a Panasonic S5ii With the panasonic S 20-60 3.5 lens?
  • @Day1Adventures
    The reason I would like to use this gimbal is on the first Friday of every month. We have a group EV and one wheel ride and it would be amazing to be able to document it using my full frame sony A7iv and getting low shots while riding without worrying about the payload.
  • @visitas360vr
    Hello Hugh... greetings from Colombia... I was reviewing your video again because of the capabilities of the SHARGEEK 100 (former Storm 2 Power Bank)... I want to ask you about how would you rate SHARGEEK 100 vs Vmount battery prsented in this video... Since I received my R5C and dual fisheye nearly 4 months ago, I have been shooting based on my 2 original Canon LP-E6NH batteries with mo more than 25 five minutes per battery and some colleges borrowed sometimes 5 more for shootings on set... I am really affraid to use external power on the R5C because a collegue (also from Colombia) burns her R5C (and died) using an Anton Bauer V-Mount battery a few months ago. I have been browsing some info and watching some reviews related to external power solutions but in a couple of cases I have noticed some WARNINGS in some Smalrig V-mount batteries when using with Canon R5C.... look at the NOTE (in the last bullet of the description): https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0B6Z9K42P?tag=parkerwalbe01-20&geniuslink=true&language=en_US After this months, I am tired of the power consumption and I need to get an external power solution but feeling safe about no warning and no risk for my R5C because currrently is my main camera and VR 180 Shooting is the most important line of my services. Please tell me after a few months since you upload this video where you present this option for external power using the SHARGEEK 100... if you are still using as external power delivery or if you have experienced any unespected issue. Altough this SHAREGEEK is not the most comfortable option for camera rig, I think is the most interesting option for enough power for SOLO PRODUCTION been able to give power for some light source and camera at the same time (as you present in the video) and in special for the possibility to enhance the ecosystem with the "Power Bank Solar Panel"... As usual, thanks a lot for your help and valuable info.