Guilin Zhishen Information Technology Co., Ltd. (ZHIYUN) · Guilin, Guangxi
ZHIYUN CRANE 4
CRANE 4: 4.5 kg payload, 12 h runtime, built-in 10 W fill light.
Overview
The ZHIYUN CRANE 4 is a three-axis professional camera gimbal launched in July 2023 for DSLR and compact cinema cameras. It lifts up to 4.5 kg, runs up to 12 hours on a 2600 mAh battery, recharges in 1 hour 50 minutes over 15 V USB-PD, and adds a 1.22-inch touchscreen, Bluetooth 5.0 shutter control and a built-in 10 W fill light rated at 3200 lux with CRI 95+. It is aimed at run-and-gun and commercial production crews.
Key highlights
- 4.5 kg max payload in a 1.673 kg body, suitable for full-frame and compact cinema cameras
- Up to 12 hours runtime from a 2600 mAh battery; full recharge in 1 h 50 min via 15 V PD
- Built-in 10 W fill light rated up to 3200 lux with CRI 95+ and 2700K-5500K CCT
- 1.22-inch color touchscreen plus Bluetooth 5.0 wireless shutter control
- 360-degree pan with tilt +142/-72 degrees and roll +71/-251 degrees
- Operates from -10C to 45C on 11-16.8 V with a 5 V/1 A accessory output
Technical parameters
17 published parameters, grouped. Source links are listed under “Data sources”.
Gimbal
| Type | 3-axis handheld camera gimbal |
|---|---|
| Tilt Mechanical Range | +142 deg / -72 deg |
| Roll Mechanical Range | +71 deg / -251 deg |
| Pan Mechanical Range | 360 deg |
| Touchscreen | 1.22-inch color touchscreen |
Payload
| Max Payload | 4.5 kg |
|---|
Battery
| Capacity | 2600 mAh (4 x 18650 cells) |
|---|---|
| Runtime | Up to 12 hours (25C, balanced load) |
| Charging Time | 1 hour 50 minutes (15 V PD fast charging) |
Power
| Operating Voltage | 11 V min / 14.8 V standard / 16.8 V max |
|---|---|
| Operating Current | 200 mA min / 14500 mA max |
| Accessory Output | 5 V / 1 A |
Lighting
| Built-in Fill Light | 10 W, up to 3200 lux |
|---|---|
| Color Rendering | CRI 95+, CCT 2700K-5500K |
Connectivity
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 |
|---|
Environment
| Operating Temperature | -10C to 45C |
|---|
Physical
| Net Weight | 1.673 kg (without tripod) |
|---|
Applications
- 1Run-and-gun documentary filming
- 2Wedding and event videography
- 3Commercial and product shoots
- 4Independent film production
- 5Electronic news gathering
- 6Live streaming with mirrorless cameras
Application video
Manufacturer
Guilin Zhishen Information Technology Co., Ltd. (ZHIYUN)
Guilin, Guangxi · est. 2015 · Private
Founded in 2015 as Guilin Zhishen Information Technology Co., Ltd., ZHIYUN designs three-axis camera and smartphone gimbals under the ZHIYUN brand. It is headquartered in Guilin, Guangxi, with branches in Shenzhen, Hong Kong and the United States, and reports sales in more than 90 countries and regions. The CRANE series targets professional DSLR and cinema camera users.
Export markets: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific
Data sources & verification
Compiled from publicly available sources and last verified on 12 Sept 2026. Specifications can change without notice — confirm with the manufacturer before ordering.
- zhiyun-tech.com https://www.zhiyun-tech.com/en/product/param/805
- zhiyun-tech.com https://www.zhiyun-tech.com/en/news/detail/1463
- store.zhiyun-tech.com https://store.zhiyun-tech.com/products/crane-4
