Zhiyun · Updated June 2026
Zhiyun Crane 4: price, specs & release date
Zhiyun Crane 4, released 2023-07. Every price and spec below is linked to its source and dated — no guesses.
Source: store.zhiyun-tech.com verified ✓ corroborated verify in ledger
The Zhiyun Crane 4 is listed at $669 on store.zhiyun-tech.com as of 2026-06-27, #11 cheapest of 12 gimbals (median $234); other retailers may be lower. It earns a Bronze Deskmark — 16/100 pay-blind standing, #12 of 12 in class.
Verified Jun 27, 2026 · figures linked to their source in the table below
Is the Zhiyun Crane 4 a good buy?
At $669, the Zhiyun Crane 4 is #11 cheapest of the 12 gimbals we track, where the median is $234. On the spec sheet, its weight of 3.69 lb is the highest of the 12, its axes of 3 is at the median of the 12, and its battery hours of 12 is at the median of the 12.
Specifications
| Price (US) | $669 MSRP, standard kit (combo $749) |
|---|---|
| Brand | Zhiyun |
| Released | 2023-07 |
| Type | camera |
| Max payload (lb) | — |
| Axes | 3 |
| Battery hours | 12 |
| Weight (lb) | 3.69 |
| Built in screen | Yes |
| Quick release | Dual-layer QR plates (landscape/portrait) |
Source: store.zhiyun-tech.com (verified 2026-06-19) · corroborated by cined.com. Corrected. Price $669 (standard) / $749 (combo) confirmed on Zhiyun store and CineD. Weight 1,673 g / 3.69 lb confirmed (Videomaker, MakeUseOf, CineD). Battery 12 hours via four 18650 cells confirmed (Newsshooter, CineD). 1.22-inch color touchscreen confirmed. max_payload_lb NULLED: the draft's 9.9 lb (4.5 kg) is unsupported and matches the RS 4 Pro figure (likely copy error); CineD explicitly states 'ZHIYUN does not specify a maximum payload' for the Crane 4. Some retailers cite 13.2 lb / 5.98 kg but that is not manufacturer-published, so null beats a guess. Released July 2023.
Is the Zhiyun Crane 4 worth it vs cheaper gimbals?
Zhiyun Crane 4 against its closest cheaper and pricier gimbals on the specs that matter — every value sourced. See all 12 ranked
| Product | Price | Type | Axes | Battery hours | Weight (lb) | Built in screen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zhiyun Crane 4 this | $669 | camera | 3 | 12 | 3.69 | Yes |
| DJI RS 4 | $549 | camera | 3 | 12 | 2.35 | Yes |
| DJI RS 4 Pro | $869 | camera | 3 | 13 | 2.74 | Yes |
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Zhiyun Crane 4 cost?
The Zhiyun Crane 4 has a US price of $669 (MSRP, standard kit (combo $749)), as of 2026-06-19.
How does the Zhiyun Crane 4 compare on price?
At $669, the Zhiyun Crane 4 is #11 cheapest of the 12 gimbals we track, where the median is $234.
When was the Zhiyun Crane 4 released?
The Zhiyun Crane 4 was released 2023-07.
What are the Zhiyun Crane 4's key specs?
Zhiyun Crane 4 (Zhiyun): type camera, axes 3, battery hours 12, weight lb 3.69, built in screen Yes. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-06-19.
Price of record: $669 at store.zhiyun-tech.com, 2026-06-27. Other retailers may be lower — check the current price:
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