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CRANE 2S
User Guide
ZHIYUN-EN-v1.10
Contents
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Packing list
Packing list ·····················································································1
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Get to know the CRANE 2S
Get to know the CRANE 2S ····························································2
Port introduction ·············································································3
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Charging and Bat tery
Charger and battery description ······················································4
Charging Procedure ········································································5
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Installation and Balance Adjustment
Installing the battery ········································································6
Installing the tripod ··········································································6
Installing the quick release base plate ··············································6
Installing the camera ·······································································7
Connecting the control cable ··························································8
Balance adjustment ········································································9
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Using the CRANE 2S
Quick Release Plate Adjustment Module··········································12
How to use the hex wrench ····························································13
Control panel description ································································13
Display screen description ······························································15
Menu options description································································17
Motor Torque Adjustment ································································19
Operation Modes ···········································································20
Manual Repositioning ·····································································24
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How to Use the A pp
App Download ···············································································25
Connect and activate ······································································25
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APP Operations
Main App Features ·········································································26
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Calibration and firmware upgrade
When is Calibration Required ··························································27
How to initialize ···············································································27
How to perform six-side calibration ··················································28
Motor Fine-tuning ···········································································30
CRANE 2S firmware upgrade ··························································30
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Product Specifications
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Disclaimer and Warnings
Reading Tips ··················································································33
Warnings························································································33
Safe Operation Guidelines ······························································34
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Warranty Terms
Warranty Period ··············································································37
Warranty Exclusions ········································································37
Warranty Claim Procedure ·······························································37
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Contact Card
Packing list
Packing list
The product package comes with the following items. If there are any missing items,
please contact ZHIYUN or your local distributor.
CRANE 2S × 1 Quick release plate × 1 Camera Backing Base × 1
Tripod × 1 18650 lithium battery × 3 Charger × 1
Wrench × 3 1/4-20 screw x 3
Type-C to Mini USB camera
control cable x 1
USB Type-C Cable x 1 Quick Start Guide x 1 Storage case x 1
Type-C to Type-C camera
control cable x 1
Type-C to Micro USB
camera control cable x 1
Type-C to Multi-USB
camera control cable x 1
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1. Tilt axis
2. Quick release base
3. Pan axis motor
4.1/4” screw thread with crown
gear
5. Follow focus wheel
6. Handle
7. Tilt axis motor
8. Roll axis
9. Roll axis motor
10. Pan axis
11. Control panel
12.1/4 threaded hole (compatible
with 3/8)
13. Tripod
14. Vertical shooting safety lock
15. Vertical shooting locking screw
16. Tilt axis locking switch
17. Tilt axis locking latch
18. Type-C port for TransMount
Follow Focus Motor × 2
19. Quick release base safety lock
20. Pan axis locking screw
21. Pan axis locking switch
22. Trigger button
23. Roll axis locking screw
24. Roll axis locking switch
25. Quick release plate safety lock
26. Quick release plate adjustment
module
27. Quick release plate locking
latch
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28. Type-C camera control port
29. Quick release base adjustment
module
30. Quick release base locking latch
31. 1/4” screw thread with crown gear
32. Type-C firmware update port
Serial
No.
1
Port type Function Output Input
Type-C camera control
port
Type-C port for
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TransMount Follow
Focus Motor
3 firmware update port
33. 1/4 camera locking screw
34. Camera backing base
35. Quick release plate
36. Lens support
37. Locking screw for lens support
Port introduction
Camera connection and control 5V1A NA
TransMount Zoom or Focus
Motors connection and control
Connect to the computer to
upgrade the CRANE 2S firmware
8.7V2A NA
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Charging and Battery
状态指示灯
Before using the CRANE 2S for the first time, use the charging device provided in the
package to fully charge the batteries so as to activate them and ensure the smooth
use of the product.
Charger and battery description
Charger specifications
Name: 18650 Li-ion battery （three
slots)
Model: CH18650-3B
Input: 5V=2400mA
Output: 4.2V=800mA × 3
● The LED indicator shines solid red
when charging.
● The LED indicators shines solid blue
when fully charged.
① The stabilizer is equipped with batteries of high energy density, which
may cause fire, economic loss or personal injury when improperly stored
or handled. Please read the disclaimer and warning herein as well as the
description on the battery label carefully before using the batteries.
② Please use batteries provided or approved by ZHIYUN only. ZHIYUN will not
take any responsibility for explosion, fire and/or accidents caused by nonZHIYUN batteries.
When the batteries are not in use, please make sure to put them in the battery slot
of the package or in plastic storage cases (the storage case needs to be purchased
separately).
Status indicator lights
Battery specifications
Name: 18650 Li-ion battery
Model: INR 18650-26EC
Capacity: 2600mAh
Voltage: 3.7V
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Charging and Battery
Charging Procedure
1. Insert the batteries into the charger in the right direction(positive/negative end)
accordingly.
2. Connect the charger to the adapter via the USB Type-C cable.
3. Plug the adapter into a power outlet to start charging.
USB Type-C
cable
① Due to the differences of the charger itself, charging the batteries may fail
when the power supply is insufficient (for instance, when the current of the
adapter is lower than 500mA). Conditions may vary depending on the specific
chargers used. It is recommended to use an adapter with a higher current
capacity.
② The battery cannot be charged through the Type-C port on the stabilizer.
① Please use a qualified standard 5V/ ≥ 2000mA adapter for battery charging;
charging time depends on the maximum input current of the adapter.
② This stabilizer comes standard with three high-discharge-rate ZHIYUN
batteries. Use ZHIYUN batteries only.
③ Please make sure the three batteries are fully charged. Undercharged
batteries can cause stabilizer malfunction.
Adapter Power supply
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Installation and Balance Adjustment
①
②
①
②
Installing the battery
Unscrew the rear cover of the handle and install three original 18650 Li-ion batteries
(note the direction of the positive and negative poles of the batteries). Then, tighten
the rear cover of the handle.
Installing the tripod
Screw the tripod to the base of the CRANE 2S handle, then unfold the tripod and
place the CRANE 2S on a flat surface.
②
③
①
Installing the quick release base plate
Take out the quick release base and push the quick release base into the CRANE
2S tilt arm. The detachable design means that you can quickly dismount the camera
from the CRANE 2S. The rear of the quick release base contains three 1/4 screw
holes making it easy for you to mount the entire quick release base to other devices.
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Installation and Balance Adjustment
Installing the camera
1.Mount the camera on the camera backing base and quick release plate, and
tighten the bottom screw. Mount the lens support to the front end of the quick
release plate and tighten the screw.
You may decide whether or not to use the camera backing base depending
on your camera-lens combo. You will need the camera backing base in the
following situations:
① When using smaller and lighter cameras, such as the Sony 6000 series
cameras.
② When using lenses with larger diameters, such as the Canon RF28-70mm F2
L USM lens.
③ When installing the TransMount Follow Focus Motor.
④ If it is difficult to balance the roll axis when the camera is mounted vertically.
2. Adjust the lens support on the quick release plate so that it can hold the lens.
Ensure that the lens is stable.
3. Install the quick release plate with the mounted camera onto the gimbal, and lock
the quick release plate.
Horizontal mount Vertical mount
To avoid mechanical noises from the gimbal, tighten the vertical locking screw
when mounting in horizontal mode; when mounting in vertical mode, tighten the
quick release base locking latch; and you may choose whether or not to install
the quick release base depending on the shooting conditions.
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Connecting the control cable
Control cable
interface type
Camera brand
and model
Take photo √ √ √ √ √ √ √
Take video √ √ √ √ √ √ √
Live Preview √ √ √ × × × ×
Digital zoom × × × × × × √
Method to select a camera manufacturer:
Press the menu button, turn the dial to “Camera Settings”, and press the right button once to access
camera settings. Turn the dial again to select the corresponding camera brand, and press the right
button once to confirm.
Type-C to Micro USB
name
Camera
Electronic
Focus
LN-MBUC-A01
Micro USB Mini USB Type-C Multi USB
Nikon Canon Panasonic Nikon Sony
D850 5D Mark Ⅳ 6D Mark Ⅱ EOS R GH5 Z6 A7RM3
AV √ √ √ √ √ √ ×
TV √ √ √ √ √ √ ×
ISO √ √ √ √ √ √ ×
EV √ √ √ √ √ √ ×
√ √ √ √ √ √ ×
① The table uses only some camera models as examples, and should only be taken as a
reference. For the full and latest list of camera models supported by the CRANE 2S, check
out the “CRANE 2S Camera Compatibility List” on ZHIYUN’s official website at www.zhiyuntech.com.
② When using the CRANE 2S with a Sony camera, connect the control cable and turn on the
CRANE 2S before turning on the camera. Ensure that the camera has sufficient power. You
may use a motorized lens that supports optical zoom, or a non-motorized lens that supports
digital zoom. The lens type can be set in the camera menu.
Type-C to Mini
USB
LN-NBUC-A01
Type-C to Type-C
LN-UCUC-A01
Type-C to Multi
USB
LN-UCUS-A01
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Installation and Balance Adjustment
安装锁 定姿态 收纳锁 定姿态
Balance adjustment
① The CRANE 2S has three lock switches corresponding to each of the
three motor shafts. You can lock the CRANE 2S in the mounting or storage
position for your convenience. Make sure that the three lock switches are
unlocked when powering on to increase stability. Before balance adjustment,
you can lock the CRANE 2S in the mounting position and release the locks of
each axis in stages to facilitate balance adjustment.
Locked stage for
mounting
② Place the camera handle close to the tilt axis motor for optimal stability. Loosen
the quick release base locking latch and push the entire quick release base so
that the camera handle is close to the tilt axis motor before locking the latch.
Locked stage for
storage
①
②
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Installation and Balance Adjustment
1. Tilt axis horizontal balance adjustment.
Plate Latch, push the camera to move forward or backward until the camera can
stay still and almost level with its lens facing front (as shown below). Complete
this step by tightening up Quick Release Plate Latch.
2. Tilt axis vertical balance adjustment.
thumb screw of the tilt axis, and push the camera to move upward or downward
until the camera can stay still with the lens facing up. Complete this step by
tightening up the thumb screw.
Unlock the tilt axis and Quick Release
Make the lens face up, slightly loosen the
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