Alpha Beta Omega
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Maybe they have changed battery to the fatter version thus making the handle shorter? Anyways if true it's good because the handle is to long.
Zhiyun Crane
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@Sheldon Charron - I've been using this slide on option for the 7-14mm and it works great. No issues either handheld or in the air.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BKesGNVgga8/?taken-by=black_sheep_cinema&hl=en
https://pvgear.com/collections/all-products/products/pvgear-filter-adapter-for-panasonic-7-14mm
https://www.instagram.com/p/BKesGNVgga8/?taken-by=black_sheep_cinema&hl=en
https://pvgear.com/collections/all-products/products/pvgear-filter-adapter-for-panasonic-7-14mm
Quick question guys (and I apologize if this has been covered, I just got my Crane today and have searched some for this answer - anyways...)
I'm shooting on an a7s and a 5D mk3. The 1200g firmware seems sufficient for most a7s shooting combos, whereas the 5D3 will almost always require the heftier 1800g firmware.
Do I need to switch back and forth on which firmware I have loaded on the Crane when I switch cameras? If so, is there a quick way to do it? Is there a way to quickly check which firmware is currently loaded on the gimbal?
Right now I installed 1.52, so I'm curious if that is good for all situations with these two cameras or if (as I read in some places) you are better off using the old firmware with lighter configurations.
Love the crane, but the documentation could stand to be a lot better!
I'm shooting on an a7s and a 5D mk3. The 1200g firmware seems sufficient for most a7s shooting combos, whereas the 5D3 will almost always require the heftier 1800g firmware.
Do I need to switch back and forth on which firmware I have loaded on the Crane when I switch cameras? If so, is there a quick way to do it? Is there a way to quickly check which firmware is currently loaded on the gimbal?
Right now I installed 1.52, so I'm curious if that is good for all situations with these two cameras or if (as I read in some places) you are better off using the old firmware with lighter configurations.
Love the crane, but the documentation could stand to be a lot better!
Angry Leprechaun
Well-known member
Posted this in the NEX group so sorry if this is considered a double post but I just got the crane and took it to the March for Science on the Space Coast of Florida. I absolutely love this thing! It's even easier to use than I expected. There are still a few kinks I need to work out, mostly technique, but here's some footage if anyone wants to check it out. I shot with an a6300 and Zeiss 24mm f1.8
https://vimeo.com/214390553
https://vimeo.com/214390553
That looked great.
Can you share your a6300 camera settings gamma curves colour setting etc...?
Thanks for sharing.
Angry Leprechaun
Well-known member
Thanks! I just shot s-log 2 and graded in FCPX. I usually bring up the saturation in the mids but desaturate the highlights and shadows a bit to give it a more natural look.
I'm not going to talk about camera or technique concerning your video.
I just wanted to say that I think you did a great job with that. Could easily have been a boring subject to look at. Not the case.
You got a lot of great moments and I just wanted to keep on looking. Nice one.
Angry Leprechaun
Well-known member
Thank you yoclay! That's the nicest thing anyone's said about my videos. It's a subject I care a lot about so I'm glad you liked it.
Bern Caughey
Veteran
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it seem they use an 26500 battery, i like they old 18650 battery. it can be found in any store.
I cant find 26500 battery in my country
it seem they use an 26500 battery, i like they old 18650 battery. it can be found in any store.
I cant find 26500 battery in my country
Bern Caughey
Veteran
https://youtu.be/hewe7hlJ4pM
it seem they use an 26500 battery, i like they old 18650 battery. it can be found in any store.
I cant find 26500 battery in my country
I've never exhausted a single set of batteries of the original Crane even when shooting all day. Zhiyun states a pair of 18650(s) will power the gimbal for six hours, & they claim the new batteries in the upgraded Crane are good for 12 hours, so I doubt there's much to worry about.
But the main reason I chimed is to warn you that not all 18650 batteries work in the original Crane. Bought some quality high drain versions & the positive terminal was flush instead of raised so did not work.
puredrifting
Major Contributor
Ditto, I have never killed a set of batteries while using the Crane, the battery consumption is kind of a marvel of efficiency.
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In case anyone is interested the Feiyu MG V2 is more than half off right now at B&H.
After some reading I finally made the plunge into the gimbal world now.
One user on the board likes his so hopefully I will also.
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1282661-REG/feiyu_femgv2_mg_v2_3_axis_gimbal.html
After some reading I finally made the plunge into the gimbal world now.
One user on the board likes his so hopefully I will also.
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1282661-REG/feiyu_femgv2_mg_v2_3_axis_gimbal.html
ditto.... damn why these gimbal gonna screw me over the battery
How long the 18650 battery life for recharging?
for the cametv single I have is using lipo, recharging life is so bad.
bboyfasteddie
Active member
They didn't have a booth at nab did they? If so i couldn't find them.
bboyfasteddie
Active member
darn, already went home. that wasn't in the booklet with the map. thanks though.
They did release a new Version of the crane though didn't find much videos but anybody finds some post em on here
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MJy1M3aYJWI
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MJy1M3aYJWI