ZHIYUN

CRANE-M3

Tinier But No Less Mighty

Portable yet professional with great compatibility – That’s what describes CRANE-M3 the best. Compact body design and optimized axis arm structure deliver a better gripping and user experience. With the brand new dual-color-temperature lighting and professional audio solution, CRANE-M3 presents an outstanding filming experience in an all-in-one design.

All-New Sleek
Design

New color design makes an elegant appearance.
A gimbal with composite materials for excellent gripping experience.

Find the buttons, wheels and the joystick at your comfort reach with the ergonomic control panel.

Supports function control & switching within the camera protocol using the versatile adjustment wheel¹.

Tiny Body, Mighty Power

M3 comes with compact structure, angled rear motors and optimized axis arms, providing a gimbal that is as tiny as a bottle of water with sufficient room to carry different kinds of cameras² for stable and smooth movements.

satile adjustment wheel¹.

Quick Release 4.0

Upgraded quick release system for easier balancing, assembly and disassembly.
The axis locks with Poka-Yoke design ensure utmost safety and efficiency.

Two-in-one universal quick release plate has reserved an entrance for quick batteries swapping without the assembly/disassembly of the camera³.

Built-in Dual Color Temperature Fill Light

Lumen Amplifier technology highly increases the brightness and produces 800-lumen (average) lighting with a 2-c㎡ light source. Even a light source with the size of a little finger could light up a 20-square-meter room⁴. Supports stepless dimming on the color temperature level and brightness using the control wheel.

Reduces image noise and improves low-light performance of your camera.

Multi-functional Expansion Base

Built-in receiver at the base can be paired with the transmitter module
for wireless control of mainstream cameras via Bluetooth. Compatible with the camera shutter protocol,
supports wired function control within the permission of shutter protocol⁵.
Use 1/4" threaded hole for expansion with more accessories.

Use 1/4" threaded hole for expansion
with more accessories.

6.5mm audio port supports connection with devices
such as wired professional microphones.

Professional Audio Solution

6.5mm audio port supports connection with devices such as wired professional microphones,
delivering clear audio performance with cardioid/hypercardioid pattern.

Multi-functional Expansion Base

Professional Audio Solution

6.5mm audio port supports connection with devices such as wired professional microphones,
delivering clear audio performance with cardioid/hypercardioid pattern.

Charging and Runtime

Supports PD Fast Charge protocol. Consuming time to fully charge can be minimized to 2 hours. Runtime up to 8 hours. Can be charged with a power bank while operating at the same time⁷.

Quality Backpack

Backpack with different layers for storing the camera, lens and other accessories. Stylish surface with advanced technology and procedure to resist spill⁸

Accessories

You can be your whole team. Get multiple selected accessories from ZHIYUN for convenient carrying and professional operation.

1. Wireless control unit is required for certain cameras to control. For wired control, please check the compatibility list.
2. Compatible with smartphones, action cameras, compact cameras and full-frame mirrorless cameras with certain lenses. Accessory mount is required for smartphones and action cameras.
3. Quick release plate is provided in standard package. Universal quick release plate is sold separately.
4. The data varies under different air visibility and environment. Please refer to the actual use.
5. Supports camera control within the shutter release protocol. Expansion base and Bluetooth control unit are required for controlling other cameras. Check compatibility list for more details.
6. Expansion base and microphone are required for this function.
7. Supports PD Fast Charge protocol. Supports a maximum of 12W wired fast charge. The data is gathered from internal experiments of ZHIYUN laboratories. Under different scenarios, data is different to some extent.
8. Backpack is not included in the standard package.
*Product display and images are for reference only. Please refer to actual products.