The last few weeks I’ve been busy testing out different gimbals. These are all gimbals that are small, light, pistol grip-style that you can operate with one hand. They are very similar in some ways, yet different in others. The three gimbals I compare are Zhiyun-Tech Crane v2, FeiyuTech a2000 and the Moza Air. Here is an overview of each one, and what I think of them.
- Name: Zhiyun-Tech Crane v2
- Price: $629. Extra $34.98 for remote. $25 for camera cable. $99-129 for dual handles
- Payload: 3.9 lb
- Weight: 1.6 lb
- Battery Runtime: 12 Hours
- The Good:
- Comes with hard case
- Can adjust the roll while operating in the follow mode
- The Bad:
- Doesn’t include camera cable
- Doesn’t include tripod stand
You can buy the Zhiyun-Tech Crane v2 on B&H, Adorama, eBay, Amazon, Amazon.ca, Amazon UK, Amazon.de
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Name: Feiyu a2000
- Price: $639. Extra $199 for dual handles
- Payload: 4.4 lb
- Weight: 1.5 lb
- Battery Runtime: 12 Hours (correction from 6hr which we reported incorrectly in the video)
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The Good:
- Has a trigger button for locking the camera position
- Includes camera cable
- Includes tripod stand
- Includes quick release plate
- Also has two 1/4 20 thread for attaching accessories, such as a monitor
- Adjustable roll axis while operating in the follow mode
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The Bad:
- Included camera cable is for one type of camera only, and also it can only be used for taking photos
- Can’t start or stop video
You can buy the Feiyu a2000 on B&H, Adorama, eBay, Amazon, Amazon.ca, Amazon UK
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Name: Moza Air
- Price: $599. $199 extra for remote control
- Payload: 5.5 lb
- Weight: 2.4 lb
- Battery Runtime: 8 Hours
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The Good:
- Comes with dual handles and hard case
- Includes camera cables for Sony, Panasonic and Canon
- Includes tripod stand
- Has a 1/4 20 thread for attaching accessories, such as a monitor
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The Bad: There isn’t any!
You can buy the Moza Air on B&H, Adorama, eBay, Amazon, Amazon.ca, Amazon UK, Amazon.de
Here are some additional accessories:
Camera Cables for Zhiyun-Tech Crane v2 on B&H, Amazon (for Panasonic GH4), Amazon (for Sony cameras)
Dual Handles for Zhiyun-Tech Crane v2 on Amazon (Zhiyun brand), Amazon (Dshot brand)
Dual Handles for Feiyu a2000 on B&H, Amazon
1.Feiyu a2000 using time on manual is 10h,but it can use actually for 12h. They just give some time space for some user who did not balance the gimbal very well. how can you say 8h only?
2. The cable can for taking photo and also can for video, can you study our gimbal?
3. The dual handle has all function button, it is not only a dual handle, also can control the gimbal very well, the user need not any remote. And also with many 1/4 thread mount on the dual handle, user can put the gimbal on any tripod very easy, also also can put on the table easily.
4.Feiyu a2000 auto-rotating function,which is unique comparing with other gimbal, and also auto shooting function.
5. Easy initiation and APP setting up the firmware function, you even did not mention it .
Hi jenifer, i have the feiyu a2000. i am also not able to start/stop recording using the cable on sony a6500. I am only able to take photos. furhtermore, in auto-rotation mode, the auto shooting function does not work for me. can you explain how to get it working? thanks!
If you decide to invest in the Moza Air and run Panasonic Lumix cameras, as of the date of this posting 5/25/18 you still have to buy a separate cable to get the Moza Air to talk to the camera for time-lapse. Moza isn’t shipping the cable in the refreshed units still and its required to purchase directly. Save some time and get it right away so you have the option of motion time-lapse for your Panasonic Lumix cameras.