FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
ZHIYUN’s
CRANE M3 Gimbal: Ultra-Versatile Vlogging Companion Hits Five Industry
Firsts
Pint-sized
white pro gimbal comes with hot-swapping capabilities, built-in 800
lumen light and microphone
SHENZHEN,
China, November 8th, 2021 - ZHIYUN, the world’s leading
gimbal manufacturer for cameras and smartphones introduces the CRANE
M3, the latest in the highly-regarded CRANE series. Proving it’s more
than just an upgrade, the M3 is a professional, 3-axis gimbal, claiming
five industry firsts for looks, unmatched versatility, easy operability
and trademark high-performance ZHIYUN design. The CRANE M3 is
compatible with smartphones, action cameras, and full-frame mirrorless
cameras with certain lenses.
Industry
Firsts
Sporting an all-new, modern white chassis, punctuated with black and
red, the CRANE M3 is visually-striking. Small yet mighty, the CRANE M3
is the size of a 550ml water bottle made of robust, composite
materials, its compact body design, reverse-loaded motors and optimised
axis arm structure, deliver a better gripping and user experience.
Compatible with over 90% of mirrorless cameras, the CRANE M3 is
designed with convenience in mind. The gimbal’s quick-release design
enables rapid interchange between compact action, DSLR and smartphone
cameras as well as battery-changes without the need for rebalancing.
Furthermore, easy connection to a professional microphone via the
expansion base reduces the need for rebalancing. With its upgraded
motors with stronger torque, guaranteeing stable movements and brand
new in-built dual color 800-lumen LED temperature lighting and
professional audio solution, CRANE-M3 offers professional videographers
outstanding filming experience without extra equipment.
Agile
Set-Up Via Quick Release Plates
The hot swapping capability of the CRANE M3, thanks to the upgraded
TRANSMOUNT Quick Release plates enables easier balancing, assembly and
disassembly - perfect for professional filmmakers who might like to use
a variety of equipment within a shoot.
The one-size-fits-all plate also eliminates the inconvenience of
rebalancing the stabiliser after changing cameras, and facilitate
seamless battery change. Anyone using a variety of media or for
vloggers who wish to upgrade from a smartphone to a compact mirrorless
camera further down the line, a quick change “universal” plate comes
standard with the CRANE M3.
Once the plate is in place, the CRANE M3’s 3-click mechanism reliably
secures the camera in position via tilt-, roll and pan axes locks. The
locks with their transverse palm-rejection, efficient design protect
cameras and offer optimal responsiveness and stabilisation
capabilities, meaning that videographers can concentrate on the action
at hand, without worrying about their camera or shakiness.
The M3 features innovative locks and latches for storage. Gimbal can be
adjusted to half-storage/full-storage mode. No axis arm adjustments are
required when switching to half-storage mode with a mounted camera, and
no rebalances needed when expanded.
Compact
and Convenient Light and Sound Solution
Impromptu low-light shooting is no longer a problem with the CRANE M3.
Thanks to its pioneering in-built 800 lumen LED fill light, powered
uniquely from heat generated by the gimbal, the stabiliser offers an
intense natural lighting solution with full stepless dimming control
and temperature settings via a control wheel. The light adopts
high-level cooling technology to quickly dissipate the heat while
providing great brightness. Additionally available are magnetic light
filter accessories for the LED light, in four different colours. At
peak power 6W, the M3s lighting reads are as follows: colour
temperature levels: 3000-5400K, brightness: warm light 650-750, white
light 850-950, CRI (Colour Rendering Index) 90+.
On-the-hoof, live interviews couldn’t get easier with the CRANE M3’s
TransMount Expansion Base to which professional microphones can be
directly connected. The base bypasses connecting the microphone via the
camera, thus removing the need for: additional cables, extra weight on
the camera, and further adjustments to the gimbal. The M3 comes with a
TransMount Shotgun Microphone as standard, however, the 6.5mm
connecting audio port can also support a range of wired professional
microphones for clear audio performance with cardioid/hypercardioid
patterns.
Exceptional
Control Through Touchscreen and One-Handed Operational
The CRANE M3 offers the professional filmmaker a range of exceptional
control options. The new gimbal has a built-in receiver at the base
which can be paired with the transmitter module for wireless control of
mainstream cameras via Bluetooth. Furthermore, the M3’s design brings
one-handed, ergonomic operation capabilities through its versatile
control wheel and joystick buttons that support adjustments to roll
axis, aperture, shutter and ISO to optimally position your camera for
perfect footage.
New to the CRANE series is the added feature of an interactive 1.22”,
full-colour HD interactive touchscreen enabling parameter adjustments
to a range of gimbal mode settings (portrait, vortex mode and go-mode)
as well as follow speed. The intuitive display panel also indicates
camera operational status, connection to the gimbal and battery levels.
Pricing
and Availability
Available at Amazon from 8 November 2021,
pricing is as follows:
Standard package: CRANE M3 + standard tripod at USD $369
Combo package: CRANE M3 + Tripod Plus + Cell Phone Mount + TransMount
EasyGo BackPack at USD $449
Pro package: CRANE M3 + Tripod Plus + Cell Phone Mount + TransMount
Shotgun Microphone + TransMount Expansion Base +TransMount EasyGo
BackPack at USD $649
Universal TRANSMOUNT Quick Release plates are available for the
following camera models: Sony α7M3; Sony α7C; Sony α6000; Sony α7S;
Sony ZV-E10; Canon M50; Nikon Zfc; Fuji X-S10; Fuji XT-4.
Specs
Dimensions:
280.3 mm (W) x 74.88 mm (D) x 157.06 mm (H)
Weight:
700g (without tripod and quick release plate)
Battery Power:
Maximum battery 8 hrs run time
Charging:
Type-C charging port, 2 hrs charging time
Support 12W PD fast charging
Supports portable power bank charging while operating
Read more information at the ZHIYUN
site and YouTube.
About
ZHIYUN
ZHIYUN Tech is a pioneer and a world leader in gimbals and stabilizers
for both professional filmmakers and personal video creators. ZHIYUN
believes in innovation as the primary productive force, keeps making
breakthroughs, and pushes forward technological and industrial
development. Its product line ranges from professional to consumer
gimbals. ZHIYUN is dedicated to arduous research and innovation for
delivering a better experience for global filmmakers and video content
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