Feiyun G6 plus or DJI Ronin SC for A6400?

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Looking for a lightweight gimbal for the A6400 + Sigma 30mm or Sony 35mm (haven't bought either prime yet) and possibly the Sigma 16mm f1.4. I don't think I'd go heavier body wise, ie. Sony FF, in the future.

Anyone tried or bought one of these?
 
zhiyun crane m2 is a better option
(price and functionalities)
 
zhiyun crane m2 is a better option
(price and functionalities)
Yeah, thought about this one. The only thing is the max payload of 720 grams. The G6 plus can handle up to 800 grams
 
G'day Guys. Just bumping this thread up as I've just purchased the Sigma 30mm for my A6400.

Looking to purchase a small gimbal for this combo and possibly the Sigma 16mm later. Looking at the following:
  • Feiyu G6 Plus
  • Zhiyun Crane-M2
  • Zhiyun Weebil lab
  • DJI Ronin SC
Anyone used any of these? I know that all of them should work with the A6400 and the 30mm, guess I'm looking to see whether which one(s) would work happily with the A6400 and the 16mm

Thanks in advance
 
G'day Guys. Just bumping this thread up as I've just purchased the Sigma 30mm for my A6400.

Looking to purchase a small gimbal for this combo and possibly the Sigma 16mm later. Looking at the following:
  • Feiyu G6 Plus
  • Zhiyun Crane-M2
  • Zhiyun Weebil lab
  • DJI Ronin SC
Anyone used any of these? I know that all of them should work with the A6400 and the 30mm, guess I'm looking to see whether which one(s) would work happily with the A6400 and the 16mm

Thanks in advance
I posted examples with Crane M2, it’s spec payload is 720 but it seems to work up to 870 with the 16 1.4, it would be my choice 👍
 
G'day Guys. Just bumping this thread up as I've just purchased the Sigma 30mm for my A6400.

Looking to purchase a small gimbal for this combo and possibly the Sigma 16mm later. Looking at the following:
  • Feiyu G6 Plus
  • Zhiyun Crane-M2
  • Zhiyun Weebil lab
  • DJI Ronin SC
Anyone used any of these? I know that all of them should work with the A6400 and the 30mm, guess I'm looking to see whether which one(s) would work happily with the A6400 and the 16mm

Thanks in advance
I posted examples with Crane M2, it’s spec payload is 720 but it seems to work up to 870 with the 16 1.4, it would be my choice 👍
Yeah, I saw your thread Sam. But have you actually used it?
 
G'day Guys. Just bumping this thread up as I've just purchased the Sigma 30mm for my A6400.

Looking to purchase a small gimbal for this combo and possibly the Sigma 16mm later. Looking at the following:
  • Feiyu G6 Plus
  • Zhiyun Crane-M2
  • Zhiyun Weebil lab
  • DJI Ronin SC
Anyone used any of these? I know that all of them should work with the A6400 and the 30mm, guess I'm looking to see whether which one(s) would work happily with the A6400 and the 16mm

Thanks in advance
I posted examples with Crane M2, it’s spec payload is 720 but it seems to work up to 870 with the 16 1.4, it would be my choice 👍
Yeah, I saw your thread Sam. But have you actually used it?
No, I doubt there will be many with it, If you are worried about it you need to go a step up :( where are you in the world, in the UK if it doesn’t work out you can return it within 14days if you order over the internet from a UK seller for an exchange or full refund.
 
I have a Crane M2 and doesn't work with sigma 16mm.
M2 is a better option thinking in mobility and specs, but payload is not good for Sigma. In fact, videomakers like Brandon Li uses this gimbal with A7r3 + 16-50 or 35 crop, but cant work V mode and full POV mode (when 800g+)
I use with A6300 + 35 + 50 + 18-55 and a ECM mic for hardwork and this gimbal is amazing, seriosly.

Negative point? Plate for balancing. After 2 weeks you'll creat a small marks with pen for quick balancing with a certain lenses. Just it. Positives? Portability, selfie mode (my clients loves), weight (my shoulders loves too in a 8h work day), POV, L and V modes and conectivity with your phone or camera.
You can use full modes with sony cameras. This gimbal is hard to beat with all this features and just one negative point (for me in Brazil).

Jobs done with this small gimball:
01 doc
03 making ofs: couses
01 advertising

I will buy Rokinon/Samyang 18mm FE or 7artisans 12mm or even a fisheye 7artisans or rokinon 12mm crop (put in f 5.6 or more and will be fine with focus).

Look new Weebil S. Is better than Lab and work with A7r3 + 16-35.
 
I bought Ronin-SC, and it actually was the first one in my country :) Couldn't be happier.

Previously I used Zhiyun Crane Plus. Few years ago it was a capable gimbal, but since then newer models came to the market and I wanted all those cool features they had. So I sold my Crane Plus and looked for reviews and comparison. And even bought Ronin-S (and immediately returned because of how heavy it is). After that I decided to get Weebill as the smallest one, hoping it will fit my bag with all other gear together. But then, at the same day I ordered a Weebill, Ronin-SC was announced :) So I cancelled my Zhiyun order and pre-ordered DJI.

Whie Weebill is an interesing gimbal, it's way worse in stabilization. There are a lot of reviews on youtube and especially the one from a Norwegian guy who tell about it's downsides (and actually owns one). Huge disappointment, I must say.

What I like about SC is that it's extremely compact, has really, really good stabilization and all that cool features I wanted.

As for M2 and G6 - those are good small gimbals too, but only for smartphones or compact cameras. Or something like a6400+16-50, not heavier. My a6400 + SmallRig L-bracket + Sigma 16mm f/1.4 setup weights 1,100 grams. And it's too much for those two gimbals. There's one general rule for Zhiyun and Feiyu gimbals: you wouldn't want to get close to their maximum payload cause they'll get very bad with it. So if it says "900 grams", you'll better not exceed about 600 grams of payload or so, just to give gimbal's motors some breathing room.

There was another Zhiyin gimbal announced few days ago: Weebill-S. With all that stuff Ronin-SC has. But from the first reviews I see that stabilization quality remains the same, with all that bumps and shakiness.

Overall, if you want best and hassle-free experience, just get a Ronin-SC.
 
Thanks for your replies roney and spaceman, really appreciate it.

Plenty to think about...
 

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