Thank you for the awesome video! Can you please share where I can find that bottom plate that you secure the rode mini microphone under? I’m not sure where to find something like that. Thank you!
I just want to thank you, I’m new at this and I ordered the accessories you suggested like the cheese plate, the l grip etc. now watching this I moved the wireless transmitter to the top of the L grip so I can attach the speaker I will eventually get to the bottom of the camera/Weebil Lab S gimbal.
@PeterMakholm Your video checked all the boxes for adding accessories to the Weebill S. I just got mine and was trying to figure out how to add my microphone. Thanks so much for this video!
how about the mic jiggle? Most rodes are mounted so that they are not fixed stiffly to the camera. Does that microphone jiggle impact the camera smoothness?
Wish they sold the wireless transmission mounting plate for the bottom side separately. The side extension arm (from your other replies) seems to work but the solution you have seems more compact and direct.
I have similar setup I’m trying to go for, the GH5 on the weebill lab and small rig cage with the microphone mounted on the left as in your example. How did you counter the weight of the microphone so the camera doesn’t droop (being top heavy on the left)
Great work Peter! I purchased the new digital mic which connects to the hot shoe on the Sony A7r4. I can’t get full sling mode, but as I’m a video rookie it will do for now! 😀👍
What happens if the plate on the bottom didn't come with your gimbal as I didn't buy the transmission package? Can you buy this separately or is there an alternative without buying the transmission?
Hi Peter, could. you please share where to buy this cheese plate? I haven't found it on Internet, I only have been able to find some bigger plates that don't fit well. Thanks!
I have the weebill s with the exact smallrig magic arm with the 1/4 thread on both ends but it’s still too small to screw in the bottom of the rode micro which has a bigger screw hole..so how did you get yours to fit
Hi mate! Great video.. I have a Sony A6400 and I’m looking to get a Crane 3, and will want to do the same thing you’ve done, as I’ll have a Deity D3 pro mic to attach! What Small Rig would you recommend in order for it to not hit the crane 3? Cheers!
Hey Peter, the thread mount on the small rig magic arm (1/4") is a different size than the thread on the Rode microphone shoe mount (3/8"). Whats the easiest solution for this? Is there a special adapter I could use? I'd like to connect it to the front of the Weebill S like you pointed out. Thanks.
Hi there, I am currently shooting w/ the Panasonic 4K camcorder and Zhiyun Weebill S. I followed your instructions and ordered the Rode videomicro along w/ the smallrig attachment to screw onto my gimbal. The trouble that I am running into is, I cannot screw the smallrig attachment into the cold shoes of the mic as you did. Is there another attachment that I am missing that is needed to decrease the diameter of the cold shoes screw on the mic so I can actually have some stability?
Hi Brother could you tell me does this gimbal makes quite noise of this Motors ? I just got it today. Set it all up and I hear that really quite noise coming from the motor. Is it normal?
how do you balance it if the mic on top of the camera. mine get shaking when i set the motor on auto but the shaking gone when i put motor setting to the low. should i keep it with the low motor preset of should i make custom setting?
I don’t. Mount the mic on the side of the camera. Remember to Balance the system with the mic mounted. Then autotune and if you have any vibrations turn down the motor strength until all vibrations are gone.
Hi Peter, thank you for thisVideo! I just got a Gimbal Weebill S with an Canon M50 and the Rode Video Mic Pro. Do you also have a solution for me to use this type of microphone also, cause it is much bigger than the Rode VideoMicro??? Thank you for your help! 😇🙏 Best regards Swen
Yeah, you are right. I am rebuilding the whole studio during the next couple of month and a table is on the list. It is actually a small shelf from Ikea I had left over, it is not ideal.
Hey, Peter, what’s up! I was wondering where did you get those dual handles from? I’ve been looking for something like for a while and couldn’t find anything.
Hi Peter, does the gimbal pan axis hit the handle? I bought a different handle recently and had that issue, so looking for one that will let that axis clear without bumping into it. Thanks!
@@PeterMakholm Awesome thanks! I bought it, so I will test it out. Really like your videos they have been helpful. One last question, how much weight have you been able to put on the gimbal? I have a BMPCC4k and I am testing a few different set ups but I am scared that I will put too much weight on it, or that I won't be able to use some of the rigging that I have bought with this gimbal.
Sergio Martinez l have been able to shoot with my S1H which is quite heavy. Could not balance it 100% but the gimbal worked perfect anyway. The BMPCC4 is a wide camera and can be a bit tricky to balance.
Hi Peter... Can I ask you... With weebill S linked to gh5 with lumix 12-35mm (usb connection) , can I use focus wheel on weebill to move the lens focus without ufficial zhyiun follow focus accessory? Thanks a lot!
Hi Peter, thank you for your great videos! I need your help! I got a new Canon M6 Mark II + Weebill S + Deity D3 Pro. Everything works great but I have noticed that in all my clips I got a very high pitch electric hiss that disappears when I disconnect the control cable from the Gimbal to the M6 USB port. Same problem with other external mic live Rode Mic Pro. I can't find a solution! I have changed almost 4 cables (everything is brand new!) but the problem is still present! No problem if I don't use an external mic (the audio is clean) but every time I plug a boom mic (and connect the camera to the gimbal) the hiss is constant (it's clearly some sort of static noise: always present and with no variations) Have you ever experienced such a problem! Please help me! From Italy Marco
Hi Marco, No I haven't had this problem. But I never conect my camera to the gimbal. I like to adjust the settings directly on the camera and not throug the gimbal.
@@PeterMakholm Thank you, Peter! I have passed the whole day using the controls on my camera (and not those on the gimbal) and - you are right! - I was really much comfortable!!! I really appreciated the big letters on the gimbal screen (showing the mode I am using) and the freedom to detach the camera from the gimbal without worrying about the cable… So I think that my issue was indeed a way to implement a better use of the camera (like you do!) Thank you, Peter!!!!
Have you been balancing the gimbal with the microphone on? I am just wondering if it would need rebalancing each time it would go with or without the microphone.
Hi Peter, great video as always ;) I have a question though, why not mounting the mic at the same spot and with the cage also on the Weebill-S ? Is that about the weight or about the short range of the side rack (up/down when camera facing front). I have a Weebill-S with a A7III, that I mount to the gimbal with the Manfrotto RC2, but no cage so far and audio is always a problem for me... Currently, I'm trying to use more the Rode Wireless Go II with it. I've managed to balance it well with the receiver on the camera's cold shoe, but if it's good for a walking interview, it isn't a good setup for events and things like that because I don't catch the sound from around the camera and therefore I always to pay attention to where my Wireless Go is positioned in the room :/ I'm thinking of buying a cage now (with a NATO rail, for quick handheld too), but I don't how it will be balanced and if the cage will not bother me or if I'll still have enough clearance for the Rode Wireless go as well as been able to balance it 🤔 Maybe with weights put under the bracket ? My gimbal lens is the 16-35mm f/4. I want to keep the setup as versatile as possible. Having the mic on the cage would allow me to quickly undo it for handheld shot as well 🤔 Thank you
Hi Peter, I cannot get the orientation right when I use the Weebill S/Zhiyun Play using syncmotion with my Iphone. Hold my Iphone normaly as you should hold it but the camera points and moves to a completely different direction, what am I doing wrong. Hope you can help me. gr HansD
Hej mette, som vist i videoen kan du bruge skruehullet i fronten. Du kunne også prøve denne og pege den ud til siden og montere mic på den. Tror jeg laver en video der følger op med flere monterings muligheder.
@@PeterMakholm Havde købt udstyr til et event i lørdags. Jeg har en smallrig wooden sidehandle, hvor mikrofonen kan sidde, men synes mikrofonen var i vejen for gimbal.
Hi, It is realy a great fit for the Crane 3 lab. you will need the dual handle grip and one trans mount quick release plate. links are here transmount: amzn.to/38c3UgJ dual handle: amzn.to/35ZUyD8
@@j4r3d18 I don't think you can buy it separately. I have asked several dealers. Would be great if you could as it really is the best way to attach a mic to the tilt arm so that it is usable in underslung mode. let me know if you find a dealer that sells it on it's own!
Good job Peter! This is a topic that the majority of reviewer not talking about while we, as a user, need to find a solution.
Great to hear that you found it usefull.
Thank you for the awesome video! Can you please share where I can find that bottom plate that you secure the rode mini microphone under? I’m not sure where to find something like that. Thank you!
I just want to thank you, I’m new at this and I ordered the accessories you suggested like the cheese plate, the l grip etc. now watching this I moved the wireless transmitter to the top of the L grip so I can attach the speaker I will eventually get to the bottom of the camera/Weebil Lab S gimbal.
I just the Weebill S and your video truly helped me..Just trying to find more videos on using the G85...Again great video..thanks
@PeterMakholm Your video checked all the boxes for adding accessories to the Weebill S. I just got mine and was trying to figure out how to add my microphone. Thanks so much for this video!
Here is how I mount an external mic to my weebill S and Crane 3 lab. If you got any questions, please let me know.
Would you happen to have any advice for rigging up a Vmount to the Weebil S gimbal?
Love the weebill s videos. I am trying to learn all that I can before we start filming with it. Keep up the good work.
The best way to learn it to. Learn, make & repeat. Go out and shoot some short videos, because it is here you will learn how the gimbal really works.
Very helpful.
I’ve tried so many different ways of mounting a microphone to the Weebill S.
I’ll give your recommendation a go
how about the mic jiggle? Most rodes are mounted so that they are not fixed stiffly to the camera. Does that microphone jiggle impact the camera smoothness?
Wish they sold the wireless transmission mounting plate for the bottom side separately. The side extension arm (from your other replies) seems to work but the solution you have seems more compact and direct.
I have similar setup I’m trying to go for, the GH5 on the weebill lab and small rig cage with the microphone mounted on the left as in your example. How did you counter the weight of the microphone so the camera doesn’t droop (being top heavy on the left)
Great work Peter! I purchased the new digital mic which connects to the hot shoe on the Sony A7r4. I can’t get full sling mode, but as I’m a video rookie it will do for now! 😀👍
nash hall yeah, I have heard great things about that microphone.
Dope video, Looking forward to having you onboard at tough Viking 2020 in Oslo
Lifestyle By Fornebuporten yes, it will be great to be back
Nice tip, defiantly going to try it out. happy holiday.
Thanks, yes we just arrived here in Chamonix. Going to be great.
What happens if the plate on the bottom didn't come with your gimbal as I didn't buy the transmission package? Can you buy this separately or is there an alternative without buying the transmission?
You can by the Zhiyun extention accessory and mount the mic on the other side.
Hey mate, I have a 90d and just bought a weebill s, will the gimbal be able to handle a cage and the camera? the cage is for the mic
Hi Peter, could. you please share where to buy this cheese plate? I haven't found it on Internet, I only have been able to find some bigger plates that don't fit well. Thanks!
I have the weebill s with the exact smallrig magic arm with the 1/4 thread on both ends but it’s still too small to screw in the bottom of the rode micro which has a bigger screw hole..so how did you get yours to fit
Yes that is right. I used a screw: Standard 1/4" Female to 3/8" Male Screw Adapter: amzn.to/37KpI30
@@PeterMakholm oh ok was that purchased separately
@@vitalvisualz yes, you can just buy the adapters to convert the 3/8" hole in your mic to 1/4". super cheap solution.
Nice video & info
Professional solutions, thanks buddy
FotoMedien always mate.
Hi mate! Great video.. I have a Sony A6400 and I’m looking to get a Crane 3, and will want to do the same thing you’ve done, as I’ll have a Deity D3 pro mic to attach! What Small Rig would you recommend in order for it to not hit the crane 3? Cheers!
Would that wee bill set up work if I have a ride pro plus since it’s a bigger microphone?
Hey Peter, the thread mount on the small rig magic arm (1/4") is a different size than the thread on the Rode microphone shoe mount (3/8"). Whats the easiest solution for this? Is there a special adapter I could use? I'd like to connect it to the front of the Weebill S like you pointed out. Thanks.
I have the same problem have you found any solutions?
Hi there, I am currently shooting w/ the Panasonic 4K camcorder and Zhiyun Weebill S. I followed your instructions and ordered the Rode videomicro along w/ the smallrig attachment to screw onto my gimbal. The trouble that I am running into is, I cannot screw the smallrig attachment into the cold shoes of the mic as you did. Is there another attachment that I am missing that is needed to decrease the diameter of the cold shoes screw on the mic so I can actually have some stability?
Can I use a camera rig for my Sony A7iii on the webill S. If so does it make it easier to mount mics and other things
Yes you can use a cage on your camera. And yes the cage will give you aditional mounting points.
@@PeterMakholm and you balance the gimbal based on the weight of what's on the cage and the camera?
Hi! You used two different microphones but I'd like to know if I could add a Rode videomic pro to the Weebill S swell.
Hi Brother could you tell me does this gimbal makes quite noise of this Motors ? I just got it today. Set it all up and I hear that really quite noise coming from the motor. Is it normal?
how do you balance it if the mic on top of the camera. mine get shaking when i set the motor on auto but the shaking gone when i put motor setting to the low. should i keep it with the low motor preset of should i make custom setting?
i use lumix g7 with 25mm lens and rode videomic pro on top if it...
I don’t. Mount the mic on the side of the camera. Remember to
Balance the system with the mic mounted. Then autotune and if you have any vibrations turn down the motor strength until all vibrations are gone.
Hi Peter, thank you for thisVideo! I just got a Gimbal Weebill S with an Canon M50 and the Rode Video Mic Pro. Do you also have a solution for me to use this type of microphone also, cause it is much bigger than the Rode VideoMicro??? Thank you for your help! 😇🙏 Best regards Swen
How did u get the cage to balance with the gimbal? Mine is too big
Your video always dope man.. But i think you need to replace your table with the sturdier and more rigid one...
Yeah, you are right. I am rebuilding the whole studio during the next couple of month and a table is on the list. It is actually a small shelf from Ikea I had left over, it is not ideal.
Hi Peter,
Do you know if the smallrig cage on a A7iii would be just fine on a weebill S? Or would it block something or make balancing difficult?
You will be fine with a case on. Josh form momentum production use cage on his sony on the weebill S.
Peter Makholm would it work with the full cage?
Please, where did you get the plate on the bottom at 4:22 in this video? Thank you!!
That is the plate that comes with the wireless transmitter.
Hey, Peter, what’s up! I was wondering where did you get those dual handles from? I’ve been looking for something like for a while and couldn’t find anything.
If it is the Dual handle you are looking for, then here it is. amzn.to/2NZOxQo
you god damn genius... so thank you
I have worry about BMPCC 6K's battery plate issue.. but It is cleared! so thank you..
HeavyRadish always a pleasure mate.
Such shame that they do not sell the connector plate on it's own as that's an excellent solution...
Hi Peter, does the gimbal pan axis hit the handle? I bought a different handle recently and had that issue, so looking for one that will let that axis clear without bumping into it. Thanks!
Sergio Martinez hi, No it will not hit the pan axis.
@@PeterMakholm Awesome thanks! I bought it, so I will test it out. Really like your videos they have been helpful. One last question, how much weight have you been able to put on the gimbal? I have a BMPCC4k and I am testing a few different set ups but I am scared that I will put too much weight on it, or that I won't be able to use some of the rigging that I have bought with this gimbal.
Sergio Martinez l have been able to shoot with my S1H which is quite heavy. Could not balance it 100% but the gimbal worked perfect anyway. The BMPCC4 is a wide camera and can be a bit tricky to balance.
Hey, I have the weebill s and I bought the attachment you have for the mic but I don’t have anywhere to screw it like you do?
Hey Peter will that gimbal class have a online course
Blerd Paradox yes, there will be an online version available.
Hi Peter... Can I ask you... With weebill S linked to gh5 with lumix 12-35mm (usb connection) , can I use focus wheel on weebill to move the lens focus without ufficial zhyiun follow focus accessory? Thanks a lot!
Hi Peter, thank you for your great videos! I need your help! I got a new Canon M6 Mark II + Weebill S + Deity D3 Pro. Everything works great but I have noticed that in all my clips I got a very high pitch electric hiss that disappears when I disconnect the control cable from the Gimbal to the M6 USB port. Same problem with other external mic live Rode Mic Pro. I can't find a solution! I have changed almost 4 cables (everything is brand new!) but the problem is still present!
No problem if I don't use an external mic (the audio is clean) but every time I plug a boom mic (and connect the camera to the gimbal) the hiss is constant (it's clearly some sort of static noise: always present and with no variations)
Have you ever experienced such a problem!
Please help me!
From Italy
Marco
Hi Marco, No I haven't had this problem. But I never conect my camera to the gimbal. I like to adjust the settings directly on the camera and not throug the gimbal.
@@PeterMakholm Thank you, Peter! I have passed the whole day using the controls on my camera (and not those on the gimbal) and - you are right! - I was really much comfortable!!! I really appreciated the big letters on the gimbal screen (showing the mode I am using) and the freedom to detach the camera from the gimbal without worrying about the cable… So I think that my issue was indeed a way to implement a better use of the camera (like you do!)
Thank you, Peter!!!!
Is the cage too much weight for the Weebil s?
can i use the rode wireless go on my m50 if I set the camera in the weebill s? i mean do both of them use the same usb port?
Have you been balancing the gimbal with the microphone on? I am just wondering if it would need rebalancing each time it would go with or without the microphone.
Hi man, GREAT info, big THX! One question: what is the brand/name of that double handle? Thx again & cheers!
Thanks Mate. I don't know the name of the dual handle girp, but the link is here:
amzn.to/35ZUyD8
Hi Peter, I see that you have those cable strap things that make a noise when your camera moves. Doesn't that bother you?
Can you add a monitor without buying the zhiyun phone attachment? Like mounting a monitor with a cold shoe on the cage
Hi Peter, great video as always ;)
I have a question though, why not mounting the mic at the same spot and with the cage also on the Weebill-S ?
Is that about the weight or about the short range of the side rack (up/down when camera facing front).
I have a Weebill-S with a A7III, that I mount to the gimbal with the Manfrotto RC2, but no cage so far and audio is always a problem for me...
Currently, I'm trying to use more the Rode Wireless Go II with it. I've managed to balance it well with the receiver on the camera's cold shoe, but if it's good for a walking interview, it isn't a good setup for events and things like that because I don't catch the sound from around the camera and therefore I always to pay attention to where my Wireless Go is positioned in the room :/
I'm thinking of buying a cage now (with a NATO rail, for quick handheld too), but I don't how it will be balanced and if the cage will not bother me or if I'll still have enough clearance for the Rode Wireless go as well as been able to balance it 🤔
Maybe with weights put under the bracket ?
My gimbal lens is the 16-35mm f/4.
I want to keep the setup as versatile as possible. Having the mic on the cage would allow me to quickly undo it for handheld shot as well 🤔
Thank you
Hey peter where do you get the mount for the microphone for the weebil s
hey Peter, how do I get that transmission mount so I can mount the microphone without having to buy the image transmission module? really appreciated
Hi, there is a new mount for Mic that attaches on the other side. link is here. amzn.to/2TTrNFi
Thanks for sharing this info. do you have a link to the cage.
It is the small rig cage for gh5. amzn.to/37HjeBL
very useful mate
Glad it helped
Hey Peter, link of the smallrig cage for Sony Alpha 7iii and crane 3 lab please
here is the link for Crane 3 lab. amzn.to/3n9pGJN and the sony I would take this one. bit.ly/3n2ljQR
very informative!!!!
Glad it was helpful!
In my weebill lab not present 1/4 hole under the slide, where can i connect the arm for mic?
Try the whole in the front, or maybe you could use an extension bar to mount the microphone. amzn.to/2uHnqmW
I need help. The magic arm doesn't connect with the bottom of my videomicro like yours does.
Hi Peter, I cannot get the orientation right when I use the Weebill S/Zhiyun Play using syncmotion with my Iphone. Hold my Iphone normaly as you should hold it but the camera points and moves to a completely different direction, what am I doing wrong. Hope you can help me. gr HansD
Hi Peter, just found the answer. sorry! gr HansD
Hej Peter. Det er smart med mikrofonen. Jeg har ikke den plade. Har du en anden ide til, hvordan jeg kan montere mikrofonen på den måde?
Hej mette, som vist i videoen kan du bruge skruehullet i fronten. Du kunne også prøve denne og pege den ud til siden og montere mic på den. Tror jeg laver en video der følger op med flere monterings muligheder.
@@PeterMakholm Tak Peter. Har netop købt set up med weebill s og monitor. Jeg prøver med skruehullet i fronten
@@FrkSchwartz du kunne måske også prøve en extention bar: amzn.to/2uHnqmW
@@PeterMakholm Havde købt udstyr til et event i lørdags. Jeg har en smallrig wooden sidehandle, hvor mikrofonen kan sidde, men synes mikrofonen var i vejen for gimbal.
can you add on follow focus with the weebill s + mic setup?
So I'm screwed. I have the Sony mic that plugs into the hotshoe
Could I put it with the grip of my A7III?
Don't quit understand your question
I have same small rig but it doesn't screw to my mics boom holder
Thank you!!!
can you clamp the mic onto the side arm of the gimbal
No, but zhiyun just released a mount that makes it possible to mount mic on the side.
Was in Chopehange today and got the Weebill S and found out that this gimbal dont work on FUJIFILM XT3 ........Only left right up down !!
How do u connect monitor?
Where can I find those arms for the crane 3 lab
Hi, It is realy a great fit for the Crane 3 lab. you will need the dual handle grip and one trans mount quick release plate. links are here
transmount: amzn.to/38c3UgJ
dual handle: amzn.to/35ZUyD8
Peter Makholm thanks a lot
It depends how big is mic. Honestly, this tutorial is incomplete. Next big thing - balancing.
can set zoom motor in weebill s?
Yes you can mount it on the side of the gimbal. ua-cam.com/video/04rKUl8QaWo/v-deo.html
also mic cables are short and will get tangled as the camera moves
I dont have a 1/4 hole under the slide i only have those 2 small holes.
Ja Red 219 ok, but the 1/4 hole is on the baseplate for the wireless system. Not on the gimbal.
@@PeterMakholm do i have to buy that seperately ?
@@j4r3d18 I don't think you can buy it separately. I have asked several dealers. Would be great if you could as it really is the best way to attach a mic to the tilt arm so that it is usable in underslung mode. let me know if you find a dealer that sells it on it's own!
Table is shaking giving me attacks