I was tempted to sell my weebill s and change it with the weebill 2 or the crane m3 but one thing that is a deal breaker for me is the batteries for weebill s it's cheap and I have purchase 4 sets and never worry about running out of juice - besides for my needs weebill s still checked most of the boxes - powerful motors (enough for my needs) light and compact and I manage to use the smallrig rotating side handle on this gimbal which is awesome 👍👍.
Webill S - but I had an error on one too as I thought my camera was screwed in and it fell off while I was shooting a bucket of wheat paste being filled.. Cost me my A73 but the Gmaster 24-70 was saved.. I know I should’ve done the pull test but life happens.. Was a great project and I had backup cameras and continue to work with the client who’s art is JR’s. I love the S and use it filming illegal graffiti videos too 😈 it’s epic and super run and gun
Classic filmmakers would really laugh at us for talking about three year old camera gear as old. I used to be quite a succesful music video director back in the 90's and a lot of the gear I used like cameras, lenses and even some electronic stuff was 20-50 years old. I even shot a few of my videos with a camera that was build in 1942. And today the output from it would beat most digital stuff by far. It's just funny how filmmakers have become consumers more than craftsmen that rely on things that never ever break.
i still use lenses from the 60' & 70's - I asked a very prominent photographer if he would ever use digitla when I first made the switch from film and he said "the gear I have takes the pictures I like" and that quote stuck with me.
Amazing gimbal,I shoot as a hobby mainly,but My gimbal vibrates sometimes when am in vortex,or in pf mode...so decided to learn more about the control settings and I was amazed it was vibrating due to me not understanding pan,tilt,control functions🥴🥴🥴..its an amazing gimbal honestly
Being in BMPCC 4k user, getting it to work smoothly with the Weebill-S was a bit of a challenge at first. Having the 2 lbs weight attached to the roll arm on the inside, facing the back buttons on the right side of the camera, as opposed to the outside which blocks the full range of the Weebill-S movements was a game changer. Also, no need for big rigs, just using a Sony NP-F 770 style of battery gets you at least 3 hours + and you can attach it to the side of the gimbal and shoot very comfortably. Vlog mode is limited however, because the battery cable attached to the Small Rig battery holder will get entangled around the pan axis motor, but again I didn't buy this gimbal to vlog,. :). With the Weebill-S and the BMPCC 4k, I can get it to about 75 - 90% there in terms of getting all the axis' to be balanced with the extra weight. The roll arm will unfortunately still lean towards the right or left once it's past a 30º angle, so the torque for the roll might have to be beefed up a bit, and that's due to the axis adjustment right next to the tilt motor, which when you adjust by elevating the camera and balancing the it perfectly, will affect the roll axis negatively. You can still however adjust the roll axis up to a 30º angle and it should hold its balance, beyond that it will roll to either side. Also in terms of lens, I recommend good prime lenses as they work beautifully for this gimbal. For bigger lenses like the Sigma 18-30 which are quite heavy in conjunction with the poorly weight distributed BMPCC4k, things get trickier, but I was able to balance everything and even work comfortably in underslung mode, but not professionally yet. Here the tilt motor's perfect balancing act will have to be sacrificed, you will have to be content getting 18-53mm and the camera to it's perfect middle point where the weight is evenly distributed, and perhaps adjust the height a bit to lessen the workload on the axis motor, but on the other hand I can now get the roll axis to be perfectly balanced, by going back and adjusting not only the roll axis but the height of the tilt axis slider a bit. But in doing so please MAKE SURE in that process that you're not increasing the weight torque for the tilt axis motor by adjusting the height, OR that would be self defeating. You might also need an extra 2lbs weight and if needed add an extra 1 lbs weight on top of that . Like I said it's tricky but it can be done with this lens. EXTREMELY IMPORTANT; make sure to use your bigger lens with a Viltrox speedbooster (way cheaper option than Metabones) or an adapter that allows for you to attach a 2nd LONGER 1/4 screw which you can purchase on Amazon, that will SECURE your lens to the base plate. This is extremely important, if not your lens will move right and left, and loosen the screw attachment that's there, making it impossible to use the 18-35 on the Weebill-S, and you will have to go back using a prime lens. I'm still experimenting with the BMPCC4k and finding the most minimal ways to get things up and running with the lovely Weebill-S
i bought mine 2 weeks ago thanks to your videos! It is the best of the gimbals without design flaws in key parts (moza aircross internal cables death, sudden battery death, DJI RSC 2 JoystickGATE) I secure mine with velcro on the arms so I don't wear out the padlocks (and I never put the locks with the camera on)
Long, long time ago I was applying for a course of digital photography. I was working with Canon 350D back then, and newer and more advanced cameras were already out in the market. When we talked about this with my teacher, he said: "You have a truly great camera. When newer models are released that doesn`t mean your camera automatically gets worse. It`s still a great piece of gear, so go out and take pictures!" I think that this idea applies to everything in life. Also about Weebill S. If it`s older, it doesn`t mean it`s useless. I just got it slightly used for 170eur with AF motor included and I think, it is a truly great deal. I can`t afford brand new gimbal for 400+eur, so I`m truly happy that I found this deal.
I still have this gimbal and I bought it when it came . The first gimbal and only one I have. It's not perfect.. but I rather practice with this than having a huge gimbal that I could film short period time .. weebil S is so light weight and feels great to shoot with it.. I learned that any gimbal you have... They can't do what you could do on hand held... And some shots/ projects gimbal is a must and some hand held is a must .. only in weddings you need to get the shot in first take and my weebil S has done it. I am very happy with it and it's a tool that I use to create videos . The S5Mkii looks like a camera that hand held is very good and you don't need a gimbal most of the time.. great review
I have two Weebill S gimbals, the Crane 3 Lab and the Crane 3s. But I mainly use my Weebll S. I use my Sony FDR X33 5 axis lens camcorder to record, at this time - steam locomotives. The camera and gimbal are fixed to a Ifootage 180 carbon fiber monopod, which has the table top tripod attached to the end. With this set up, I can use it as a crane, because it is so light to handle and manouvre, with the 1.8m + length - it towers over many of the other photographers, so that I can achieve smooth cinema type shots. Or I can reduce the extension and use it to balance the camera, when undertaking tracking shots. With the 5 axis lens on the Sony 4K, combined with the 3 axis gimbal - the pictures are rock steady - even when shooting from the rocking motion of a railway carriage - it can have square wheels on the track - and the end result will be the same - rock steady - like an elephant moving through ice-cream . . ! I love my Weebill S - can shoot all day without fatigue setting in - and I suffer with a bad back - with 'foot-drop' (loss of upward movement in both feet - due to nerve root damage). Why not try using an extension carbon fibre monopod with your Weebill S and gain do much more freedom, with overhead and low shots!
Hi everyone I’m a French videographer. I do both corporate and wedding films and I totally agree with you. Weebill S stills a very good gimbal. I use it with myA7iii + PZ 16-35 G f/4, 24-104 G f/4 without any issue. My only regret may be the cheap quality of buttons… but for the price, it’s worth it 😋
I bought a weebil s largely based on your previous video and it hasn't failed me. Bought a few accessories and extra batteries and I'm great with it. Actually thinking in getting a second even though it's been out for a while.
lol you are the go to person whenever I think of Weebill S. Tbh, I bought it thanks to your review back in the day and still use it till today. No need to even change
I love my Weebill S and use it with a SmallRig handle and Crane handle bars. I use with Nikon Z6 and BMPCC 6K Pro (with weights) Love the channel! Keep up the good work.!!
I just bought mine yesterday on the amazon primeday because of you! now im studying all ur videos talking about it and now i just get to this video of you! can't wait to take it out and use it! cheers from México
Thanks for bringing up the topic of FOMO and GAS. Too many influencers lead their audience down a path where they believe something isn’t up to scratch because it’s from last year.
Same here. I love how compact and well-designed the WEEBILL S is, but with my setup, A7s3 with Tamron 2875mm, it doesn't handle quite well sometimes (especially zoom in or out). Every time I try to zoom the lens, it goes to sleep mode. I guess I put too much pressure on it. However, it does work perfectly on my A7iii with the same lens. Still find a way to figure out the issue, and I can't agree with you more about the quote, " Two is one, and one is none."
Interesting. I use the Weebill-S with my a7S III, SmallRig cage, and Sigma 24-70 (usually with a heavier Simmod variable ND or Black Pro Mist) and I don’t have any issues. The only time I’ve had problems is when I added an Arca Swiss quick-release plate and it made the setup too top-heavy. Otherwise it performs great. Definitely make sure you don’t use any quick release plates and always balance zoom lenses at halfway through the focal range so you don’t put a lot of strain on the motors when zooming in or out after balancing.
I only use my Weebill S. I also have a Crane 2 that I didn't sell as I also bought a BMPCC 4k, but I have never used them together 😂. Weebill S + Sigma fp with follow focus.works well and I can put the gimbal in my rucksack when traveling. There might be newer gimbals, but they are not better. I guess I could also try my S5 in the weebill S , but have not so far.
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I have weebill S from day 0, every day. And love it! Its best but i recently bought RS3 and… maaan… i just try to fit weebill s style into this gimbal and it has that many limitation and slow to setup… yes zhyiun have many many bad things like broken updates, plastic body and battery door, not existimg case, broken locking mechanism with only plastick locks, but i still love it as a daily machine that does gimbal work fast, well and light. I will miss it ❤.
I am in same boat. Had a very early Weebill S and used for a zillion projects. It seems that the updates sort of kicked its ass. I have a vibration now that will not go away unless I sort of off balance it on purpose on the tilt axis. I just got the RS3 pro. And now have a bit of a learning curve. It is not perfect but man it is smooth AF.
I'm about to buy my first gimbal, which will mostly be used for shooting B-rolls for product reviews and such. Filming around products, programming movements up and down, side to side, etc. My camera is a Sony ZV-1. I'm having a hard time deciding which gimbal to go for. I'm currently looking at the weebill S and the Crane M3 ? Which one would you recommend?
I picked mine up on sale in 2019 and just started using it, yep shame on me but it works really well as I am new to filmmaking. It is small and flings my sony a7iv with no issues.
I am loving this newest video about an "older" piece of tech, I am in the market fora gimbal and so far this one is winning, I don't really need anything SUPER fancy from a gimbal as I really would use it for touring my garden and the fact that I can get a low point of view as easy as holding it like a grocery bag (lol) is very convenient for me. QUESTION for you or anyone out there, as I am not super techy and I was checking other people's reviews on this, someone mentioned this gimbal does not have the availability of "selfie" mode, which I take as it would not be great for vlogging... IS this true? Can someone give me some input here? I would greatly appreciate it.
hey bro! Been following the content for years and bought the weebill s because of your reviews. I now have a crane3s and man it makes me mad. Im done with it and want to go back to smaller gimbal setups. I want to use my GH7 and mft lenses or maybe speedboosted setups but so far ive been fine with mft lenses. Im borrowing a weebill lab and it works so well! Makes me want a weebill s again but is that still the best small compact gimbal? Is it worth checking out the weebill 2 or 3e? Again i am going for smaller setups now. Thanks!
Hi mate. I understand that you are done with the Crane 3s, It is just to big and heavy. I still believe that the weebill S is the best compact gimbal, but with the new features of the DJI RS4, I would 100% go for that one. It is unbeatable. But yet again if you wanna save som cash, you can easily get a good used Weebill s.
Wow Peter, I have also been working on this gimbal for 3 years, and the fact that other more modern ones are being created, such as weebill2, I really like my weebill s
It's now 2024 and I just bought a used one on Market Place in Facebook and it's a kick ass gimbal with plenty of features with a whole lot of cool accessories.
Yes have a Webill S but am new to using it.. I really need to learn how to use it for RE and other projects. I will be watching your channel for tips and tutorials
I bought the Weebil S when Amazon had a sale on it $260 . Then later I got the fallow focus and transmission module. I have to admit I haven't used it yet since I don't vlog. I really need to get out there and use it for B roll to add a punch to my videos. Greg
Hey Peter, I bought the Zhiyun Weebill S after seeing your fantastic review. It will stay in my arsenal till it breaks. Thank you for your honest feedback 🙏
Love my Webil s. I use a canon R on it. Usually with a 35mm. I also have a strap on it. I have it hang off my side in sleep mode. On the other shoulder I use a Apsc camera. 90 D with a 50mm lens. Along with a zaccutto finder. This looks more like a 80mm. This allows me to grab quick shots at will with 35mm on a Gimbal and an (80ish) mm hand held. They are small lenses and allow me to move quick. Love this setup.
@@markshirley01 yes. It works really well. Sometimes I may have to just half press the shutter button to lock it in depending on how bright or dark it is. But then it’s really good.
I still use my Weebill S, but I REALLY wish there was a proper case for it. That’s been my biggest negative with it. The locks don’t lock anymore on it either so it just rattles around anytime I bring it somewhere… super frustrating. But I do love it when I’m actually using it.
Thank you for your informative videos on gimbals and videography. I purchased the Weebill-S during Covid times, and am finally getting around to experimenting with it. I am a still photographer currently using a Nikon D750, delving deeper into videography with this setup and the Insta360 sports cam, and I appreciate the tips and advice you offer.
Hi peter hi guys. Great video, thanks Peter. I bought weebill too, but believe me, I didn't enjoy it at all. I am using it with Nikon z7. I don't know maybe weebill s doesn't fit nikon z7? What cameras does it fit better with? Thanks
I got the weebill s and I have another zhiyun gamble for my phone but defiantly one of the top 5 gimbals out their and is amazing even the weevil 2 I dont like the little screen it has some extras but I love the weevil s
Yes i do have the weebill s but I don’t know why the hell that record button is not working with Sony A7IV Camera.. I tried every other possibility.. Let me know if there’s any other hack.. I have been using it since 2020 and I’ve used it with my Sony a6400 which was working fine..
Zhiyun can cash in so easy by just making a new Weebill S that's exactly like the older one, except now they don't let Toys 'r Us make it. Weebill S with better build quality = perfect.
Tnx for videos, good job! Does the cable from camera body to monitor makes any trouble while shooting? Can You use gimbal in the same way like without the cable?
im shooting in a weevil S and a Sony A6400 and love it to be honest I did not move to the weevil 2 because I did not like the side handling and the monitor was the only good thing that comes in as an extra but then again you can get the monitor on the weevil s and I felll for the handle too so to this date still use the weevil s
Nice video! Hey, your hdmi cable looks so thin and not so stiff. What type is it? Im stuggeling with cables being so stiff that it affects the gimbal performance
RYOBI Hi Peter! Thanks so much for sharing your knowledge, user experiences and critical remarks for the Weebill S. Vortex mode works fine with joystick but custom vortex does not work. Whatever parameters I set and save, WeebilL S will only perform 1/2 turn (after pressing trigger 3x's). Any thoughts on correcting my issue?
I was considering to get the Weebill 3s.. but should I get this one instead?? I mean what's the difference? I'm gonna use it for social media car stuff and filmmaking in general to get camera moves like in movies. any info would be appreciated!
The Weebill 3S can work with more camera models and with Bluetooth shutter control. It can also support mount vertically, with grip handle and fill light.
Would you still recommend this? Looking to upgrade from my Crane v2 and want something thats quick and easy to setup for my wedding shoots. Just not sure if I should go for DJI or not
hi mate, I have the weebill S, just lately I have used it twice and in the middle of recording it beeps and collapses - any ideas why, I have to turn off and restart the gimbal
Pity this video came out just a couple of days late for me; if I had seen it, I wouldn't have spent a fortune in the Weebill 2, which is wobbly and not that smooth when panning, no matter how you set the parameters. I do around 700 videos per year for my job with the gimbal and my Z6, sometimes in remote areas, and, just like you, feel like two is one and one is none. Now, with the Weebill S still working fine after thousands of hours and a brand new Weebill 2, I still don't feel as backed up as I should. Anyway, just a question, if you don't mind. I'm trying to find a side handle like the one you have here, could you give me its brand and model? It looks really light. Thanks and keep it up; your videos and reviews are the best.
Could u please recommend me some light gimbal? I use Fujifilm XT-20 with its lens kit. I once tried Zhiyun Crane 2S and it turned out very heavy for me.
i want to buy a gimbal. but i'm very confused which one to buy for my Canon eos 80D + 50mm prime lens.Between weebill-s & Dji Rs3 mini . i make shorts & cinematic vlog video ...please help me . which one i'll buy? or any other option in this budget .
question, im looking to breed some new life with my 5D mk2 to do some videography, I was looking to see which gimbal i can use with the camera and saw that some people are using this. I really want to get the DJI RSC 2 as im going to be upgrading my camera but only after rasing some money to buy the new r5c and a c300 but im going to work with what I got first. will this thing be good enough for that camera. appreciate the time you put in here.
Hello Peter, I want to ask you about webill s, because you are master for gimball maybe would help me, why webill s turned off during the work, are you have this issue before? Thanks in advance...
turned off with no screen show at all? or just in standby mode？if it power of during the work, the gimbal may with internal problem. If it is in standby mode, it maybe the angle restriction or the balance issue. You can send the related video to the official for help.
How can you tap the record bottom on the camera if you have it on a gimbal? or how to do it if you connect the camera to the gimbal by pc connection you won't be able to see the monitor, please any help will be appreciated, thanks
HEY! Hi there, looking for a quick bit of help. I am a Weebill S owner and I like it a lot, but I dropped it off a table recently and it landed on the smartphone mount. All seemed well - the gimbal works as it should - but the tiny threads holding the "rose mount" (which connects the smartphone mount to the gimbal body) have been ripped out. I contacted Zhiyun and they advised that I send it to their workshop in China from the UK for a minimum cost of $100 plus shipping. I am not contesting the price, but I am very short of money plus it will take quite a long time and I have two shoots with the gimbal in the next few weeks. I was thinking of using a very good epoxy resin or even thread inserts, but Zhiyun dismissed the idea. Do you have any experience of this? Is there another handle that will connect to the gimbal with a similar rose mount? I do tend to use the smartphone mount a lot and can't really use the gimbal to its fullest without it. Any ideas? Thanks in advance. Great channel - that's why I came here to ask!
@@benfilming rs2/rs3 they have super smooth mode feature. also love that both these ronin's have a built in battery and fast charger..whereas the Lab S gotta take the batteries off to charge it in the cradle provided.
What gimbal are you shooting on? Are you considering a new one?
I was tempted to sell my weebill s and change it with the weebill 2 or the crane m3 but one thing that is a deal breaker for me is the batteries for weebill s it's cheap and I have purchase 4 sets and never worry about running out of juice - besides for my needs weebill s still checked most of the boxes - powerful motors (enough for my needs) light and compact and I manage to use the smallrig rotating side handle on this gimbal which is awesome 👍👍.
Still have the Weebill S...love it!
Webill S - but I had an error on one too as I thought my camera was screwed in and it fell off while I was shooting a bucket of wheat paste being filled.. Cost me my A73 but the Gmaster 24-70 was saved.. I know I should’ve done the pull test but life happens.. Was a great project and I had backup cameras and continue to work with the client who’s art is JR’s. I love the S and use it filming illegal graffiti videos too 😈 it’s epic and super run and gun
I love the Weebill S...got it cheap but would love to get the DJI RS2.
I have the Weebill S and Ronin SC. Interested in Weebill 2 or RS2
Classic filmmakers would really laugh at us for talking about three year old camera gear as old. I used to be quite a succesful music video director back in the 90's and a lot of the gear I used like cameras, lenses and even some electronic stuff was 20-50 years old. I even shot a few of my videos with a camera that was build in 1942. And today the output from it would beat most digital stuff by far. It's just funny how filmmakers have become consumers more than craftsmen that rely on things that never ever break.
i still use lenses from the 60' & 70's - I asked a very prominent photographer if he would ever use digitla when I first made the switch from film and he said "the gear I have takes the pictures I like" and that quote stuck with me.
Facts! Feels like Filmmakers are now gear consumers LOL
actual filmmakers dont use prosumer gimbals
@@apocryphal_man Is that what rental companies tells you?
I have the Weebill S for a couple years now, and it's amazing! Nothing beats the interchangeable batteries!
Amazing gimbal,I shoot as a hobby mainly,but My gimbal vibrates sometimes when am in vortex,or in pf mode...so decided to learn more about the control settings and I was amazed it was vibrating due to me not understanding pan,tilt,control functions🥴🥴🥴..its an amazing gimbal honestly
Being in BMPCC 4k user, getting it to work smoothly with the Weebill-S was a bit of a challenge at first. Having the 2 lbs weight attached to the roll arm on the inside, facing the back buttons on the right side of the camera, as opposed to the outside which blocks the full range of the Weebill-S movements was a game changer. Also, no need for big rigs, just using a Sony NP-F 770 style of battery gets you at least 3 hours + and you can attach it to the side of the gimbal and shoot very comfortably. Vlog mode is limited however, because the battery cable attached to the Small Rig battery holder will get entangled around the pan axis motor, but again I didn't buy this gimbal to vlog,. :). With the Weebill-S and the BMPCC 4k, I can get it to about 75 - 90% there in terms of getting all the axis' to be balanced with the extra weight. The roll arm will unfortunately still lean towards the right or left once it's past a 30º angle, so the torque for the roll might have to be beefed up a bit, and that's due to the axis adjustment right next to the tilt motor, which when you adjust by elevating the camera and balancing the it perfectly, will affect the roll axis negatively. You can still however adjust the roll axis up to a 30º angle and it should hold its balance, beyond that it will roll to either side. Also in terms of lens, I recommend good prime lenses as they work beautifully for this gimbal.
For bigger lenses like the Sigma 18-30 which are quite heavy in conjunction with the poorly weight distributed BMPCC4k, things get trickier, but I was able to balance everything and even work comfortably in underslung mode, but not professionally yet. Here the tilt motor's perfect balancing act will have to be sacrificed, you will have to be content getting 18-53mm and the camera to it's perfect middle point where the weight is evenly distributed, and perhaps adjust the height a bit to lessen the workload on the axis motor, but on the other hand I can now get the roll axis to be perfectly balanced, by going back and adjusting not only the roll axis but the height of the tilt axis slider a bit. But in doing so please MAKE SURE in that process that you're not increasing the weight torque for the tilt axis motor by adjusting the height, OR that would be self defeating. You might also need an extra 2lbs weight and if needed add an extra 1 lbs weight on top of that . Like I said it's tricky but it can be done with this lens.
EXTREMELY IMPORTANT; make sure to use your bigger lens with a Viltrox speedbooster (way cheaper option than Metabones) or an adapter that allows for you to attach a 2nd LONGER 1/4 screw which you can purchase on Amazon, that will SECURE your lens to the base plate. This is extremely important, if not your lens will move right and left, and loosen the screw attachment that's there, making it impossible to use the 18-35 on the Weebill-S, and you will have to go back using a prime lens. I'm still experimenting with the BMPCC4k and finding the most minimal ways to get things up and running with the lovely Weebill-S
i bought mine 2 weeks ago thanks to your videos! It is the best of the gimbals without design flaws in key parts (moza aircross internal cables death, sudden battery death, DJI RSC 2 JoystickGATE) I secure mine with velcro on the arms so I don't wear out the padlocks (and I never put the locks with the camera on)
Ive heard the motor locks break easily
Long, long time ago I was applying for a course of digital photography. I was working with Canon 350D back then, and newer and more advanced cameras were already out in the market. When we talked about this with my teacher, he said: "You have a truly great camera. When newer models are released that doesn`t mean your camera automatically gets worse. It`s still a great piece of gear, so go out and take pictures!"
I think that this idea applies to everything in life. Also about Weebill S. If it`s older, it doesn`t mean it`s useless. I just got it slightly used for 170eur with AF motor included and I think, it is a truly great deal. I can`t afford brand new gimbal for 400+eur, so I`m truly happy that I found this deal.
I still have this gimbal and I bought it when it came . The first gimbal and only one I have. It's not perfect.. but I rather practice with this than having a huge gimbal that I could film short period time .. weebil S is so light weight and feels great to shoot with it.. I learned that any gimbal you have... They can't do what you could do on hand held... And some shots/ projects gimbal is a must and some hand held is a must .. only in weddings you need to get the shot in first take and my weebil S has done it. I am very happy with it and it's a tool that I use to create videos . The S5Mkii looks like a camera that hand held is very good and you don't need a gimbal most of the time.. great review
I have two Weebill S gimbals, the Crane 3 Lab and the Crane 3s. But I mainly use my Weebll S. I use my Sony FDR X33 5 axis lens camcorder to record, at this time - steam locomotives. The camera and gimbal are fixed to a Ifootage 180 carbon fiber monopod, which has the table top tripod attached to the end. With this set up, I can use it as a crane, because it is so light to handle and manouvre, with the 1.8m + length - it towers over many of the other photographers, so that I can achieve smooth cinema type shots. Or I can reduce the extension and use it to balance the camera, when undertaking tracking shots. With the 5 axis lens on the Sony 4K, combined with the 3 axis gimbal - the pictures are rock steady - even when shooting from the rocking motion of a railway carriage -
it can have square wheels on the track - and the end result will be the same - rock steady - like an elephant moving through ice-cream . . !
I love my Weebill S - can shoot all day without fatigue setting in - and I suffer with a bad back - with 'foot-drop' (loss of upward movement in both feet - due to nerve root damage).
Why not try using an extension carbon fibre monopod with your Weebill S and gain do much more freedom, with overhead and low shots!
Hi everyone
I’m a French videographer. I do both corporate and wedding films and I totally agree with you. Weebill S stills a very good gimbal. I use it with myA7iii + PZ 16-35 G f/4, 24-104 G f/4 without any issue.
My only regret may be the cheap quality of buttons… but for the price, it’s worth it 😋
I bought a weebil s largely based on your previous video and it hasn't failed me. Bought a few accessories and extra batteries and I'm great with it. Actually thinking in getting a second even though it's been out for a while.
lol you are the go to person whenever I think of Weebill S. Tbh, I bought it thanks to your review back in the day and still use it till today. No need to even change
I love my Weebill S and use it with a SmallRig handle and Crane handle bars. I use with Nikon Z6 and BMPCC 6K Pro (with weights)
Love the channel! Keep up the good work.!!
I just bought mine yesterday on the amazon primeday because of you! now im studying all ur videos talking about it and now i just get to this video of you! can't wait to take it out and use it! cheers from México
Thanks for bringing up the topic of FOMO and GAS. Too many influencers lead their audience down a path where they believe something isn’t up to scratch because it’s from last year.
Same here. I love how compact and well-designed the WEEBILL S is, but with my setup, A7s3 with Tamron 2875mm, it doesn't handle quite well sometimes (especially zoom in or out). Every time I try to zoom the lens, it goes to sleep mode. I guess I put too much pressure on it. However, it does work perfectly on my A7iii with the same lens. Still find a way to figure out the issue, and I can't agree with you more about the quote, " Two is one, and one is none."
Interesting. I use the Weebill-S with my a7S III, SmallRig cage, and Sigma 24-70 (usually with a heavier Simmod variable ND or Black Pro Mist) and I don’t have any issues. The only time I’ve had problems is when I added an Arca Swiss quick-release plate and it made the setup too top-heavy. Otherwise it performs great. Definitely make sure you don’t use any quick release plates and always balance zoom lenses at halfway through the focal range so you don’t put a lot of strain on the motors when zooming in or out after balancing.
Have you tried balancing it at 50mm? Usually that helps.
I only use my Weebill S. I also have a Crane 2 that I didn't sell as I also bought a BMPCC 4k, but I have never used them together 😂. Weebill S + Sigma fp with follow focus.works well and I can put the gimbal in my rucksack when traveling. There might be newer gimbals, but they are not better. I guess I could also try my S5 in the weebill S , but have not so far.
I have weebill S from day 0, every day. And love it! Its best but i recently bought RS3 and… maaan… i just try to fit weebill s style into this gimbal and it has that many limitation and slow to setup… yes zhyiun have many many bad things like broken updates, plastic body and battery door, not existimg case, broken locking mechanism with only plastick locks, but i still love it as a daily machine that does gimbal work fast, well and light. I will miss it ❤.
I am in same boat. Had a very early Weebill S and used for a zillion projects. It seems that the updates sort of kicked its ass. I have a vibration now that will not go away unless I sort of off balance it on purpose on the tilt axis. I just got the RS3 pro. And now have a bit of a learning curve. It is not perfect but man it is smooth AF.
Do you regret buying the rs3?
@@benfilming not one bit. It is fantastic
@@infinityphotorob thinking about switching from my weebill s to dji rs3 for real estate videos..
@@benfilming it is a good upgrade. It has much less head wag
I'm about to buy my first gimbal, which will mostly be used for shooting B-rolls for product reviews and such. Filming around products, programming movements up and down, side to side, etc. My camera is a Sony ZV-1. I'm having a hard time deciding which gimbal to go for. I'm currently looking at the weebill S and the Crane M3 ?
Which one would you recommend?
Crane M3! Because the Sony ZV-1 isn't on the compatibility list of the Weebill S
One of the most wholesome videos on the internet
I picked mine up on sale in 2019 and just started using it, yep shame on me but it works really well as I am new to filmmaking. It is small and flings my sony a7iv with no issues.
I am loving this newest video about an "older" piece of tech, I am in the market fora gimbal and so far this one is winning, I don't really need anything SUPER fancy from a gimbal as I really would use it for touring my garden and the fact that I can get a low point of view as easy as holding it like a grocery bag (lol) is very convenient for me. QUESTION for you or anyone out there, as I am not super techy and I was checking other people's reviews on this, someone mentioned this gimbal does not have the availability of "selfie" mode, which I take as it would not be great for vlogging... IS this true? Can someone give me some input here? I would greatly appreciate it.
Yes I have a webill S that I just bought last year and just started using today! You helped me with the decision to purchase!
I have dji ronin S and looking forward to buy weebill 3 just because of small weight n to experience the difference
Thanks for the video
hey bro! Been following the content for years and bought the weebill s because of your reviews. I now have a crane3s and man it makes me mad. Im done with it and want to go back to smaller gimbal setups. I want to use my GH7 and mft lenses or maybe speedboosted setups but so far ive been fine with mft lenses. Im borrowing a weebill lab and it works so well! Makes me want a weebill s again but is that still the best small compact gimbal? Is it worth checking out the weebill 2 or 3e? Again i am going for smaller setups now. Thanks!
Hi mate. I understand that you are done with the Crane 3s, It is just to big and heavy. I still believe that the weebill S is the best compact gimbal, but with the new features of the DJI RS4, I would 100% go for that one. It is unbeatable. But yet again if you wanna save som cash, you can easily get a good used Weebill s.
@@PeterMakholm exactly the crane is so heavy and yet my footage is still not smooth. Idk why lol thanks man!
Wow Peter, I have also been working on this gimbal for 3 years, and the fact that other more modern ones are being created, such as weebill2, I really like my weebill s
It's now 2024 and I just bought a used one on Market Place in Facebook and it's a kick ass gimbal with plenty of features with a whole lot of cool accessories.
@@anthonyroberts9232 yea 100% mate.
Yes have a Webill S but am new to using it.. I really need to learn how to use it for RE and other projects. I will be watching your channel for tips and tutorials
I bought the Weebil S when Amazon had a sale on it $260 . Then later I got the fallow focus and transmission module. I have to admit I haven't used it yet since I don't vlog. I really need to get out there and use it for B roll to add a punch to my videos. Greg
That is a mighty good price mate. I never use the transmission system it is too complicated.
Peter, yeah it is. Once again I haven't set it up.
Hey Peter, I bought the Zhiyun Weebill S after seeing your fantastic review. It will stay in my arsenal till it breaks. Thank you for your honest feedback 🙏
I have canon 80D+sigma 18-35 mm and i managed to balance it perfect, and is very heavy this comp
Love my Webil s. I use a canon
R on it. Usually with a 35mm. I also have a strap on it. I have it hang off my side in sleep mode. On the other shoulder I use a Apsc camera. 90 D with a 50mm lens. Along with a zaccutto finder. This looks more like a 80mm. This allows me to grab quick shots at will with 35mm on a Gimbal and an (80ish) mm hand held. They are small lenses and allow me to move quick. Love this setup.
Do you use a AF with your R on the gimbal
@@markshirley01 yes. It works really well. Sometimes I may have to just half press the shutter button to lock it in depending on how bright or dark it is. But then it’s really good.
I have a canon 77d would this gimbal work well with that camera
I still use my Weebill S, but I REALLY wish there was a proper case for it. That’s been my biggest negative with it. The locks don’t lock anymore on it either so it just rattles around anytime I bring it somewhere… super frustrating. But I do love it when I’m actually using it.
Its a shame about the locks breaking, I keep hearing that, it put me off buying one.
yes still running webill s on canon r5 and in love with it . /
Thank you for your informative videos on gimbals and videography. I purchased the Weebill-S during Covid times, and am finally getting around to experimenting with it. I am a still photographer currently using a Nikon D750, delving deeper into videography with this setup and the Insta360 sports cam, and I appreciate the tips and advice you offer.
just placed an order for the rsc2, been using my weebil S since launch!
Yup weebill S owner over here! With a canon m50!! Love the combo!
I still rock my weebill s for my eos R6, wgwn they wilp make a better gimbal that is as small and as light as this one, I will upgrade...
Hi peter hi guys. Great video, thanks Peter. I bought weebill too, but believe me, I didn't enjoy it at all. I am using it with Nikon z7. I don't know maybe weebill s doesn't fit nikon z7? What cameras does it fit better with? Thanks
Hi, it should fit fine on the weebill s, what are the issue you are discovering.
I got the weebill s and I have another zhiyun gamble for my phone but defiantly one of the top 5 gimbals out their and is amazing even the weevil 2 I dont like the little screen it has some extras but I love the weevil s
thank you for doing this videos, this is exactly how i feel with my DJI Ronin RC2 its heavy and I hate using it.
I got the weebill 2 hands down the best gimbal for my work
I shot a wedding w/ a Weebill-S yesterday! I still love it
I have a weebill-s that's how I found your channel :D
Great to see that you still keep coming back. Thanks.
Yes i do have the weebill s but I don’t know why the hell that record button is not working with Sony A7IV Camera.. I tried every other possibility.. Let me know if there’s any other hack.. I have been using it since 2020 and I’ve used it with my Sony a6400 which was working fine..
Did you find a solution?
@@benfilming no not yet brother..
my first gimbal ever is Weebil S sir
Zhiyun can cash in so easy by just making a new Weebill S that's exactly like the older one, except now they don't let Toys 'r Us make it. Weebill S with better build quality = perfect.
I have a weebill S because it was really what I could afford and researched alot before getting it
Just picked up my first gamble and it is the Weebill S.
Tnx for videos, good job! Does the cable from camera body to monitor makes any trouble while shooting? Can You use gimbal in the same way like without the cable?
Very impressive review. Hard to find honest reviews like this
Every wedding someone stops me to ask me about this gimbal it’s a winner all day long! In 2022
Can you tell me the model of the side handle you use?
This is the one. geni.us/lmE2kq
Yes I do have one sir, and that is the main reason I subbed to your channel sir.
im shooting in a weevil S and a Sony A6400 and love it to be honest I did not move to the weevil 2 because I did not like the side handling and the monitor was the only good thing that comes in as an extra but then again you can get the monitor on the weevil s and I felll for the handle too so to this date still use the weevil s
Thanks this was very helpful. Quick question, what lens are you using?
Nice video! Hey, your hdmi cable looks so thin and not so stiff. What type is it? Im stuggeling with cables being so stiff that it affects the gimbal performance
Hope weebill 3 comes out soon and fix all the weebill 2 problems…, still using the weebill s
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Hi Peter! Thanks so much for sharing your knowledge, user experiences and critical remarks for the Weebill S. Vortex mode works fine with joystick but custom vortex does not work. Whatever parameters I set and save, WeebilL S will only perform 1/2 turn (after pressing trigger 3x's). Any thoughts on correcting my issue?
I was considering to get the Weebill 3s.. but should I get this one instead?? I mean what's the difference? I'm gonna use it for social media car stuff and filmmaking in general to get camera moves like in movies. any info would be appreciated!
The Weebill 3S can work with more camera models and with Bluetooth shutter control. It can also support mount vertically, with grip handle and fill light.
Still rocking my Weebil s in 2023
Would you still recommend this? Looking to upgrade from my Crane v2 and want something thats quick and easy to setup for my wedding shoots. Just not sure if I should go for DJI or not
Hi Peter, do you think the weebill S would benefit from being able to control its tilt using the wheel, such as when in Pan-follow and lock modes?
I love your content
Thanks for the support mate.
I need to know, which backpacks do you use? I'm still using the same one my dad did since 2005 and I've been meaning to get a new one.
I just bought crane m3, Should I go for exchange you mean???
I personally think the Crane M3 is too small for my camera setup. S1H & S5.
@@PeterMakholm I'm using ZV-E10 now but I'm thinking about an upgrade...
Hi Peter does the back handle come with everything, to fit it Cheers Yes weebil S -love it !!--just ordered the focus motor too
One thing you forget is the battery issue. That's where the weebill 3 comes in
hi mate, I have the weebill S, just lately I have used it twice and in the middle of recording it beeps and collapses - any ideas why, I have to turn off and restart the gimbal
Felt good watching this as i own one and was thinking if i need to trade it for a new one
Will this gimbal work with (communicate with) the Canon R6?
Yeap this its camera compatibility list: zhiyun-website-shenzhen.oss-cn-shenzhen.aliyuncs.com/instruction/20230519/1684487144679-3kkcfNn8.pdf
Peter, which SMALLRIG side-arm are you using here to mount the monitor? Many thanks, mate.
Your honest opinion worth switching to Weebill 3 new one. If one has this?
Amen. I love mine so far.
Pity this video came out just a couple of days late for me; if I had seen it, I wouldn't have spent a fortune in the Weebill 2, which is wobbly and not that smooth when panning, no matter how you set the parameters. I do around 700 videos per year for my job with the gimbal and my Z6, sometimes in remote areas, and, just like you, feel like two is one and one is none. Now, with the Weebill S still working fine after thousands of hours and a brand new Weebill 2, I still don't feel as backed up as I should. Anyway, just a question, if you don't mind. I'm trying to find a side handle like the one you have here, could you give me its brand and model? It looks really light. Thanks and keep it up; your videos and reviews are the best.
Love my Weebil S
What’s the monitor and bracket?
I thought you dished the Weebill S LOL. Thanks for being dedicated to gimbals.
Naaah mate.
I still love my Weebill S, it is so light and small
Hi, great video! How you shoot vertical videos with this gimbal?
I'm trying to figure how to mount a microphone with the Weebill S... at the same time I'm also trying to figure out a solution for portrait shooting.
Thinking about a Weebill as for my A7m4 but I don’t think the gimbal will talk to the camera doesn’t appear updated for it, so just ‘dumb’ mode right?
Could u please recommend me some light gimbal? I use Fujifilm XT-20 with its lens kit. I once tried Zhiyun Crane 2S and it turned out very heavy for me.
i want to buy a gimbal. but i'm very confused which one to buy for my Canon eos 80D + 50mm prime lens.Between weebill-s & Dji Rs3 mini . i make shorts & cinematic vlog video ...please help me . which one i'll buy? or any other option in this budget .
Hey, do you have a link for the smallrig arm that you are using for the monitor?
I bought this weebil s after I saw this video thanq man
question, im looking to breed some new life with my 5D mk2 to do some videography, I was looking to see which gimbal i can use with the camera and saw that some people are using this. I really want to get the DJI RSC 2 as im going to be upgrading my camera but only after rasing some money to buy the new r5c and a c300 but im going to work with what I got first. will this thing be good enough for that camera. appreciate the time you put in here.
u asked what i shoot on? my iphone xr- im saving up for a sony a6400 tho!
I love my Weebill S with my Canon 5D Mark iv camera
Hello Peter, I want to ask you about webill s, because you are master for gimball maybe would help me, why webill s turned off during the work, are you have this issue before?
Thanks in advance...
turned off with no screen show at all? or just in standby mode？if it power of during the work, the gimbal may with internal problem. If it is in standby mode, it maybe the angle restriction or the balance issue. You can send the related video to the official for help.
Just ordered one for my GH6
Yes I have❤top!!! Hugs from Lisbon
How can you tap the record bottom on the camera if you have it on a gimbal? or how to do it if you connect the camera to the gimbal by pc connection you won't be able to see the monitor, please any help will be appreciated, thanks
Where did you get the hdmi cable you used on this setup and how long is it?
It is the smallHD hdmi cable. It is 60cm. Best ever.
@@PeterMakholm thank you for getting back to me so fast!! I’ll order one today! Great channel I learn a lot from your content!
HEY! Hi there, looking for a quick bit of help. I am a Weebill S owner and I like it a lot, but I dropped it off a table recently and it landed on the smartphone mount. All seemed well - the gimbal works as it should - but the tiny threads holding the "rose mount" (which connects the smartphone mount to the gimbal body) have been ripped out. I contacted Zhiyun and they advised that I send it to their workshop in China from the UK for a minimum cost of $100 plus shipping. I am not contesting the price, but I am very short of money plus it will take quite a long time and I have two shoots with the gimbal in the next few weeks. I was thinking of using a very good epoxy resin or even thread inserts, but Zhiyun dismissed the idea. Do you have any experience of this? Is there another handle that will connect to the gimbal with a similar rose mount? I do tend to use the smartphone mount a lot and can't really use the gimbal to its fullest without it. Any ideas? Thanks in advance. Great channel - that's why I came here to ask!
Please help with setting up Weebill S with A7iv, kit lens and follow focus 🙋♂
i bought the weebill s because of your previous reviews.
i have two gimbals... the weebill Lab S and the DJI RSC2.
Which one is better?
@@benfilming rs2/rs3 they have super smooth mode feature. also love that both these ronin's have a built in battery and fast charger..whereas the Lab S gotta take the batteries off to charge it in the cradle provided.
I use Weebill Lab on my A7III with a Tamron 28-75 and don´t see any reason to change it yet!
Hi really appreciate your video! have subscribed. does the weebill S work with sony A7III? and how does it compare with dji RS 3? Many Thanks
Are there gimbals that I can hook onto a DSLR selfie stick and rotate 180 for front and rear recording?