Gimbal Zhiyun Crane 4 3-axis stabilizer with up to 10-hour battery life

The Zhiyun Crane 4 is a stabilizer designed for large full-frame mirrorless cameras and compact cinema cameras. It combines powerful motors, an extended quick-release plate and an ergonomic longer handle to enable precise, fatigue-reduced operation during handheld shooting. The gimbal features a built-in 10 W adjustable fill light, a 1.22" color touch screen for quick settings, balance LED indicators on each motor and wireless Bluetooth control for compatible cameras. Battery runtime reaches up to 12 hours with fast USB‑PD recharging in under 2 hours. The kit includes the stabilizer and a set of mounting accessories and control cables.

Advantages

The Crane 4 provides strong stabilization for heavier camera setups while maintaining a lightweight, ergonomic design for comfortable use. Integrated 10 W LED fill light with adjustable color temperature and high CRI improves on‑camera lighting without adding external fixtures. The dual-mode quick release and motor balance LEDs simplify mounting and balancing, speeding up setup. Built-in Bluetooth enables wireless camera start/stop, and the 1.22" color touch screen allows direct access to gimbal controls. Long battery life and fast charging support extended shooting sessions.

Suitable for

• Handheld filmmaking with full-frame mirrorless cameras
• Compact cinema camera operation
• Run-and-gun content creation and event videography
• Portrait and landscape shooting using quick-release switching

Key specifications

• Built-in fill light: 10 W, up to 3200 lux, CRI ≥95, color temperature 2700–5500 K
• Screen: 1.22" color touch screen
• Balance indicator: LED on each motor
• Connection: Wireless Bluetooth control
• Battery: four 18650 cells, up to 12 hours runtime, USB Power Delivery fast charge (full charge <2 hours)
• Weight: 1673 g

How to use

Mount the camera to the extended quick‑release plate and secure it to the gimbal, then use the horizontal/vertical locking mechanism to switch between landscape and portrait orientations as needed. Balance the camera using the motor balance LED indicators to achieve correct leveling before powering on. Use the 1.22" touch screen to access stabilization modes and settings, and pair the gimbal with your camera via Bluetooth to enable wireless start/stop functions. Adjust the built‑in fill light intensity and color temperature on the gimbal when additional frontal illumination is required. After use, recharge the batteries using a USB‑PD compatible charger for fast replenishment.

Recommendations

For optimal stabilization and battery performance, balance the camera precisely following the motor LED indicators before switching the gimbal on, and use the quick‑release system to change orientations rather than repositioning the entire setup. When using the built‑in light, set color temperature to match ambient lighting or camera white balance to avoid color casts.