- The Zhiyun Crane M3 Pro is a professional-grade, ultra-portable 3-axis gimbal designed to bridge the gap between smartphone stabilizers and heavy DSLR rigs.
- Ideal for travel vloggers and wedding cinematographers who need a lightweight setup for mirrorless cameras like the Sony ZV series or high-end smartphones.
- Rent the Crane M3 Pro over cheaper alternatives to access the built-in 800-lumen fill light and professional audio expansion base, eliminating the need for extra external accessories.
Zhiyun Crane M3 Pro
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Questions about this gear
Is the Zhiyun Crane M3 Pro waterproof?
No, the Zhiyun Crane M3 Pro is not waterproof or water-resistant. It should be kept away from rain and moisture to protect the internal electronics and motors.
Can the Crane M3 Pro hold a Sony A7III?
Yes, it can support the Sony A7III, but only with compact, lightweight lenses (like a 35mm f/2.8). It is primarily optimized for APS-C mirrorless and compact cameras.
How long does the battery last?
The Crane M3 Pro offers a maximum battery life of up to 8 hours on a single charge and supports PD fast charging to get back to 100% in 2 hours.
Does it come with a microphone?
The Pro kit includes an expansion base with a 6.5mm audio port, allowing you to connect professional microphones directly to the gimbal for streamlined cable management.
About the Zhiyun Crane M3 Pro
- Ultra-Portable Design, White Color
- For Compact/Action Cameras & Smartphones
- One-Button Quick Release Camera System
- Mic, Backpack & Phone Clamp in Pro Kit
- 360° Pan, 309° Tilt & 333° Roll Rotation
- Six Operation Modes, 8-Hour Runtime
- Supports Action Cams via Optional Mount
- 1.22" OLED Color Touchscreen
- Built-In 1150mAh Battery, PD Fast Charge
- Adjustable Color Temperature
Small, lightweight, and fashionable, the CRANE-M3 3-Axis Handheld Gimbal Stabilizer Combo Kit from Zhiyun-Tech is designed for compact cameras, smartphones, and action cameras. The compact design allows you to freely maneuver your camera for longer periods of time, and it's also easy to pack up with you when traveling. New features include an integrated fill light with color filters and adjustable color temperature, a fashionable white exterior, a 1.22" full-color OLED display, PD quick charge, eight hours of runtime, and an even faster quick release baseplate. This Combo Kit includes a backpack and a smartphone clamp.
The CRANE-M3 offers 360° pan, 309° tilt, and 333° roll rotation across seven modes of operation, including follow, pan-follow, POV, portrait, GO, lock, and vortex modes, and it can also be adjusted manually if required. It runs for approximately eight hours using its built-in 1150mAh battery that's rechargeable using an included USB Type-C cable, and you can also power the gimbal using a power bank while operating the gimbal. The color OLED display confirms the selected operation mode, battery level, Bluetooth/Wi-Fi status, and other functions. Scale marks and memory locks help you balance the camera and lock the balance position for the camera used.
Over built-in Wi-Fi, the gimbal can sync up with a Wi-Fi-enabled camera that supports remote zoom, shutter, and video start/stop control, or you can utilize a camera control cable and the USB Type-C port on the baseplate to control the camera shutter and also power the camera. Over built-in Bluetooth, the camera syncs up with a free-download ZY Play mobile app for iOS and Android for additional capabilities. The app provides remote control over many functions of the gimbal and has filmmaking features such as time-lapse, panorama, and slow-motion capture. The integrated LED light allows you to utilize a fill light for your subject without the requirement of external lights.
Compatibility
For a full list of compatible cameras, please see the most current compatibility information on the Zhiyun-Tech website page or see the camera compatibility list in PDF format.
Key Features
Compact Size, Uncompromised Performance
Get rid of a hefty gimbal body; the ultra-compact Zhiyun CRANE-M3 features upgraded motors with strong torque, guaranteeing stable movements with cameras of different sizes.
Fill Light Filters
Red, yellow, blue, and orange filters are included to adjust the color of the integrated fill light.
Multiple Gimbal Modes
To make operation even faster and easier, the CRANE-M3 features multiple gimbal modes, including Pan-Follow, lock, follow, point-of-view, vortex, GO, and portrait. It can also be manually repositioned.
Low-Light Performance
A built-in CRI 90+ LED fill light for reducing image noise allows you to shoot in dark or dim light, and an adjustable 2600 to 5400K color temperature and brightness are available to sharpen the image.
Touchscreen Display
All-new full-color 1.22" OLED touchscreen display with advanced UI design and intuitive interface.
Fast Quick Release
Upgraded quick release system with a general quick release plate for easier balancing, assembly, and disassembly. Locks with palm-rejection design to protect cameras while ensuring efficiency.
Charge Fast and Faster
PD Fast Charge, a USB Type-C charging port, and 1150mAh battery capacity allow you to charge the gimbal to full in only two hours, but it will operate for up to eight hours. You can also use the gimbal while charging via a power bank.
Renting the Zhiyun Crane M3 Pro in Mumbai
This Zhiyun Crane M3 Pro is delivered to your door anywhere in Mumbai and collected from the same address when your rental ends. Pick your dates on this page to see the exact price for your booking — rates are per day and drop for longer rentals, so weekly and monthly bookings cost less per day than the daily rate.
Most rentals in Mumbai are zero-deposit once your one-time Aadhaar-based KYC is done; high-value kits carry a refundable deposit returned when the gear comes back. Shooting early? Schedule delivery for the evening before so you start the day charged and tested.