Nice and detailed review I have used the crane 2 though I don't own one and i love the experience. Seems you won't be needing your crane 2 and lab gimbal again. You can send it over to me . Would appreciate thanks.💪🏼
Yesss you lot! I know this review is a tad late, but I honestly wanted to see how this Gimbal performed long term. I hope you like the Short Film I posted yesterday I shot with it as well! What shot from the intro is your favorite? Posting frame rates bellow 👇 Thanks for the Likes and support guys it means the world ✌🌎😁
Just got my first gimbal; super stoked. You can actually use the Weebill S in Inverted mode like other gimbals and the Pan Follow still works fine. You have to switch to Pov mode, then turn it upside down to the left(the side without the motor), then switch to PF(or any other mode you'd like to use). Switch back to Pov mode to turn it right side up without freaking out the motors(turn it to the left again).
Thank you so much for your review! There are so many gimbals out there, it's hard to know who to listen to. Your footage speaks for itself and your review comes from experience and is genuine. Thanks again! Keep up the great work!
Dude.. I am 50 seconds and i got to say you frustrate me, like those movements are simple and clean and the colors are just butter. Keep giving that fire bruh.
I am confused about the whole 6 months thing. It wasn’t released until mid October. I had a pre production version about two weeks before that. So basically 3 months!
Wow Mr Bloom it’s a pleasure! Thanks for stopping by 😊 I got the very first Beta version in August mainly for testing and to give feedback / Opinions on performance etc (granted, it wasn’t great at the time, mainly the motors had too much power. Obviously the final version is much more stable and leaps ahead). Just for clarification. Thanks for all the inspo over the years mate 👍🏻
Thanks for doing this review six months in. I get much more out of these long term reviews than when someone does a review on the very first use of the product. This really does seem to be the gimbal for me. Thanks for sharing,
Drew Kocak I made a colour grading video a while back that should help 😊 My grading has got better recently, I will make some more videos about it for you 👊🏻
Great review! I have been looking at these to maybe replace my Ronin S. I used to use Zhiyun and i feel like they work better FOR ME than the DJI Ronin s. Will have to try this one now.
Bosh! Finally pulled the plug after perving over gimbals for years. Got this around mid-Dec, follow-focus, transmission, the works. Just finally getting round to playing with it between client shoots. You say it's the best one you've used, I say, Imma have to do some learnin' and practicin' mate. Even with the 28-70 kit I'm all over the place. God knows where I'm gonna be at with my 50 1.8 or the Viltrox 85 1.8 on it. Back 2 skool mefinks. Banging vid as always tho brother. Peace.
Sick with it James! Killing it seriously! I’m still at the bar learning how to carry 4 pints of beer to my pals without dropping them..getting gimbal training b4 I get the right gimbal but the OG Weebill lab is what I have my eye on. Thx for you badass videos keep up the real motivation compa
I wanted to do a review about that on my new UA-cam Channel as well but you already explained everything so well! Thanks for that James! This one is really a good option 👍🏻🙂
Ahh, you know I've been waiting for this! What better than a 6 month review, and especially after all that banging work you put into it in your last film, I'm sure you know this gimbal like the back of your hand! I use the Ronin-S and I swear by it, but damn this thing is tempting to add to basket! Thanks for the review, you have yourself a great evening J 🔥
@@Jamesmatthews It is aweome, I love the recent update where you can use your Xbox/PS4 controller to control 3 axis at the same time! That's the deal though, it's too big and heavy for travelling, might have to pick one up at NAB!
James Matthews The Tilt Axis Latch won’t lock that axis. It pushes to on but it doesn’t affect the axis from turning. Bummed it broke but probably just that one in a couple thousand models that happened to fail there.
I upgraded to the S from the lab, and I've seen reviews from other YTers that helped me with that decision. But some reviews on B&H's site about the fragility of the axes locks were all too true for me. Had to replace mine a few days ago after the tilt motor lock gave out on me. I would just be weary of that, especially if it's on the side of your bag and any pressure is exerted on it. Other than that, it's been SPOT ON.
Same things happened to mine mate with one of the axis locks no longer working. I've not sent mine off yet but did the whole process for a repair/new unit take long?
@@colinphotovideo didn't even attempt repair since I bought it less than a month ago, I just swapped it at B&H. For reference, my older Crane V2 took a few weeks to go back to China for repair of the roll motor. But this was a few years ago (I have a video about it on my channel)
glad it worked for you. running same camera and lens, and its super jerky on PF. tried playing with deadband, etc. the feel is crap compared to my Crane 2.
I like the gimbal but it is not a tripod for all cases for me. It's hard to explain on the Weebill S but for me, there are issues with it in regards to fast orbits and doing simple walks with it turn into a horizontal nightmare where the horizon starts tilting on it's own. Until Zhiyun comes out with a good firmware to fix all of the problems I'm going back to my DJI Ronin S. This is the second time I've bought a Zhiyun gimbal and had issues.
Same here, got both this and the Ronin S for a month to test and keep one, the weebill keep freaking out even after two updates, they never fixed it, returned it and kept my new Ronin S, but the weebill was easier to setup tho.
Same as well. The roll was very jittery you can't shoot 24 or even 30fps on it without getting micro stutters in your footage. I just bought the ronin s as well hopefully its better
Nice! I had a Crane V2 but it was stolen... Just ordered a Weebill S and will use it solely for commercial use. Pumped + great review! Some crispy shots and a solid breakdown of the gimbal!
This makes me wanna consider switching to the Weebil S from the Ronin-S! :D The small size, and the quick release plate are something I really had on the Ronin-S!
I've been using the Ronin-S for about a year now and I didn't jump to the SC because it didn't seem THAT much smaller and lighter and worth selling the big gimbal, which granted 90% of the time I'm using on a Sony a6500, but I have used with bulkier gear. This is making me consider getting the weebil-s as a travel gimbal and keeping the Ronin-S for bigger work.
Great video! I love that you don't over romanticize gear so I really trust your reviews and honest opinion. I'm about to get a sigma 18-35 to adapt to my Fuji and I think I might need to upgrade from my weebill lab to this
I think I'm going to have to try to update it because mine seems to lose balance after the autotune. Thanks for reviewing. This review had actually made me decide on the Weebill instead of Ronin. If only I can get over the learning curve.
Hello mate! Glad I found your channel now I can't type this without hearing your accent in every word. Which is AWESOME! Also stellar review on the Weebill S!
Just a heads up: Zhiyun is pronounded 'jee Yuun' in Shanghai accent, and 'Jirr Yun' in Beijing accent. You can pick your preference. I'm partial to the pirate Beijing accent. P.S. Amazing dreamy footage.
Hi James, always fun to watch your stuff. Thank you! You asked for problems: I do have one problem with my Weebill S: when I hold the main handle at about 45 degrees, do a panning motion, holding down the Follow button to change the tile of the camera, as soon as I let go of the follow button, the gimbal jerks to a new position. Very annoying. I hope Zhiyun will notice and fix in future firmware. Second problem: the pan speed that I get with the main handle vertical is different (faster) than the pan speed I get when the main handle is at 45 degrees (which I find to be a more comfortable angle to film at). Also annoying. But agree that if they can fix these issues, this is THE gimbal!
I'm exactly with you man. I hated gimbals after I tried to use a Ronin years ago on a set to get a complex shot and I was fighting it and the crew and everyone was looking and it delayed everything... went handheld and swore to never use a 'stupid gimbal' again. HOWEVER. I found this. And wow. Yeah, it's perfect. So easy to use and balance. This was what I'd hoped a gimbal would be.
Mate always busting it out with the MEGA choons mate! I'm still rocking the Lab, but starting to really want some of the features the S has. Cheers for this mate, solid video as usual. Love mate!
Man your footage looks so crisp I just cut my eyeball. makes me jealous.
Awesome to hear your views on the gimbal man!
Thanks big man 🙌
@@AxTechs Of course, I'm a fan of James!
@James Matthews and @Peter Lindgren make a video collab. i will love it. see me best vlogger togetherrrrr...
collab should make the cut.
Please welcome Peter Matthews & James Lindgren.😂
AxTech James is your favorite videographers favorite videographer. Legit
This gimbal is a beast! Just brought it around Spain for the holidays. Perfect for traveling 👌
Shervin Koushan Yeah man! Best one I’ve used for sure
Nice and detailed review
I have used the crane 2 though I don't own one and i love the experience.
Seems you won't be needing your crane 2 and lab gimbal again. You can send it over to me .
Would appreciate thanks.💪🏼
But how does your footage look when running or moving a lot?
Where we get basic functionality video
Would it be good for action shots like shooting a dance video? Or is it best for slower movements like panning?
Yesss you lot! I know this review is a tad late, but I honestly wanted to see how this Gimbal performed long term. I hope you like the Short Film I posted yesterday I shot with it as well! What shot from the intro is your favorite? Posting frame rates bellow 👇 Thanks for the Likes and support guys it means the world ✌🌎😁
00:11 - 00:14 60fps / 00:15 - 00:25 24fps / 00:29 - 00:50 60fps Boshh
@@Jamesmatthews that 60 fps is so smooth!
The pull out shot with the subject above the clouds is legit🤘🏼
@@NateReimers Thanks dude!
James Matthews it’s nice how you’re representing 60fps right!!🔥🔥🔥
Just got my first gimbal; super stoked. You can actually use the Weebill S in Inverted mode like other gimbals and the Pan Follow still works fine. You have to switch to Pov mode, then turn it upside down to the left(the side without the motor), then switch to PF(or any other mode you'd like to use). Switch back to Pov mode to turn it right side up without freaking out the motors(turn it to the left again).
Super clean bro!
YCImaging Thanks my guy 🙌🏻 Hope you’re well
@@Jamesmatthews q1À
Thank you so much for your review! There are so many gimbals out there, it's hard to know who to listen to. Your footage speaks for itself and your review comes from experience and is genuine. Thanks again! Keep up the great work!
Cracking video bro! Love that you actually tested this properly before giving an honest review! 👊🏼💯
Kyan Gillett Hell yeah man, gotta be done you lot my homies
James Matthews aha yes bro!
Dude.. I am 50 seconds and i got to say you frustrate me, like those movements are simple and clean and the colors are just butter. Keep giving that fire bruh.
This is the weebill s review that I've been waiting for, a proper one! Thanks mate.
Sam Genodepa Hellll yeah!
I am confused about the whole 6 months thing. It wasn’t released until mid October. I had a pre production version about two weeks before that. So basically 3 months!
Wow Mr Bloom it’s a pleasure! Thanks for stopping by 😊 I got the very first Beta version in August mainly for testing and to give feedback / Opinions on performance etc (granted, it wasn’t great at the time, mainly the motors had too much power. Obviously the final version is much more stable and leaps ahead). Just for clarification. Thanks for all the inspo over the years mate 👍🏻
James Matthews wow!! August? That must have been flakey as hell as my October one was! 😂
James Matthews it’s a pretty cool little gimbal and love the image TX!
Philip Bloom I’m sure you’ve seen that Spinning Gimbal meme flying about. That meme may as well have been me with the First Beta Version 😂
Holy shit dude that intro was sick. Serious skill!
DAMN, the moment the track started playing , I gave this a MAJOR LIKE !
Montage and filming is awesome at the begging of your review. Thanks for the video!
Awesome content man! I JUST started my UA-cam channel because of your videos!
Hhaha yes! Thats so awesome to hear. Good luck with it man you got it! 🙌
Your colours are so punchy and epic. How have I never seen your stuff before!
It's 2021 and this review is still relevant. I'm gonna buy it! Thanks James!
Jesus christ. You have to do a behind the scenes of how you got those shots and the settings. Because that is amazing fam
Thanks for doing this review six months in. I get much more out of these long term reviews than when someone does a review on the very first use of the product. This really does seem to be the gimbal for me. Thanks for sharing,
Very informative, with some comedic relief a pretty cool episode, Thank you for being very edu-taining, with a really nice compositions too!
I just don’t understand how you color things so perfectly 🥵🔥
Drew Kocak I made a colour grading video a while back that should help 😊 My grading has got better recently, I will make some more videos about it for you 👊🏻
James Matthews YES PLS. Ima go back and watch the older one in the meantime 🤓
@@Jamesmatthews That'd be great brother!
Oh bro! Yes please!
@@Jamesmatthews do you always create luts in ps for each video?
Thank you!!! Wonderful start and wonderful video!!
Just got this as my very first gimbal for my Panasonic GH5. Can't wait to get creative with it
“It hasn’t got any pixels”
* sad look on his face......
That’s why i subscribed 😂😂😂
Good review. 6 months of use and not a bad word about it 💪🏻 I'm seriously considering buying it
Intro footage is so clean dude
Great review! I have been looking at these to maybe replace my Ronin S. I used to use Zhiyun and i feel like they work better FOR ME than the DJI Ronin s. Will have to try this one now.
Just the colors in your intro reel made me subscribe. Awesome.
Thanks James. I just bought one of these. Have only seen gimbals on postcards before, I seriously need videos like yours!!
You had me at 'it hasn't go any pixels'
Bosh! Finally pulled the plug after perving over gimbals for years. Got this around mid-Dec, follow-focus, transmission, the works. Just finally getting round to playing with it between client shoots.
You say it's the best one you've used, I say, Imma have to do some learnin' and practicin' mate. Even with the 28-70 kit I'm all over the place. God knows where I'm gonna be at with my 50 1.8 or the Viltrox 85 1.8 on it.
Back 2 skool mefinks.
Banging vid as always tho brother. Peace.
Exceptional cinematography James. Fun and insightful review. Bosh!
Anyone do a "mate" count for this video? :-)
Thanks for the overview!
and the "like"
No mate.
I stopped counting around 9000 =|
You are a pleasure to watch lol pixels had me rolling..post more my guy 🙏
Mario Visions 😂😂😂 Thanks man 🙌🏻🙌🏻
Brilliant video man and a really helpful review too. I don't subscribe to many... but now I'm watchin' you. Thanks.
Your shots are so crispy!
Sick with it James! Killing it seriously! I’m still at the bar learning how to carry 4 pints of beer to my pals without dropping them..getting gimbal training b4 I get the right gimbal but the OG Weebill lab is what I have my eye on. Thx for you badass videos keep up the real motivation compa
Pirata PRO_4k Someone who spends most of their life getting the rounds, can operate a gimbal like a god
I think this was the first review I sat through .. and watched the whole thing good job !!
Bruh your footage is unbelievable! I love the "movie" aspect to the color grades. I've been trying to figure that color profile out for AWHILE
Bro your color grading is truly unreal. Sick work with it as always
I wanted to do a review about that on my new UA-cam Channel as well but you already explained everything so well! Thanks for that James! This one is really a good option 👍🏻🙂
Man, your colors and contrast are beautiful. If you sell LUTs I would buy those instantly.
I've seen some of your videos before, but never seen your outdoor footage. Those mountain shots are so dope!
The travel b roll shots look sick James 🤯 can’t wait for the video , with this shots 😅
That intro though....😱 is on a whole other level of quality, epicness, cinema-vibe...... I’m ded 😍
Just ordered mine. The look of your camera body is such an argument
Yes mate, I do enjoy this little cheeky video, nice one!
The most thorough review I've seen so far! Nice one.
Love your work. You are an inspiration to those like myself starting our own UA-cam channel.
OI OI SAVELOY the big man has just uploaded 😍 Mate absolutely fantastic gimbal review, the geeza has done it again ✌️
The scene at 0:40 reminds me of Star Wars The Rise of James Matthew. How can I have the force to be with you? Boshhh!
Ahh, you know I've been waiting for this! What better than a 6 month review, and especially after all that banging work you put into it in your last film, I'm sure you know this gimbal like the back of your hand! I use the Ronin-S and I swear by it, but damn this thing is tempting to add to basket! Thanks for the review, you have yourself a great evening J 🔥
Thanks mate! Ronin S is still a sick gimbal, just a bit big and heavy for my liking personally
@@Jamesmatthews It is aweome, I love the recent update where you can use your Xbox/PS4 controller to control 3 axis at the same time! That's the deal though, it's too big and heavy for travelling, might have to pick one up at NAB!
Perfect color grading, cinematic and epic. Amazing move I can learn
Hey thanks for the video, so glad you mentioned inverted mode not working I hope they sort it!
Awesome review. Love the honest and straight talking!
after watching this video.... I ordered one online! Thanks for a great informative video!
Thanks for this awesome video mate! I was looking for a review and this totally blasted it. 🏆🏆🏆🏆
Nice to see a review from someone who is actually using the product ;)
6:04 "I'm not saying my biceps ain't strong..." LOL
of course they are...
Still rocking the crane 1, but with the bigger sigma lenses I use now I think I’m sold on this!
Best gimbal I’ve owned- it is broken currently but they were kind enough to fix it.
Nate Reimers What broke on it bro?
James Matthews The Tilt Axis Latch won’t lock that axis. It pushes to on but it doesn’t affect the axis from turning.
Bummed it broke but probably just that one in a couple thousand models that happened to fail there.
I upgraded to the S from the lab, and I've seen reviews from other YTers that helped me with that decision. But some reviews on B&H's site about the fragility of the axes locks were all too true for me. Had to replace mine a few days ago after the tilt motor lock gave out on me. I would just be weary of that, especially if it's on the side of your bag and any pressure is exerted on it. Other than that, it's been SPOT ON.
Same things happened to mine mate with one of the axis locks no longer working. I've not sent mine off yet but did the whole process for a repair/new unit take long?
@@colinphotovideo didn't even attempt repair since I bought it less than a month ago, I just swapped it at B&H. For reference, my older Crane V2 took a few weeks to go back to China for repair of the roll motor. But this was a few years ago (I have a video about it on my channel)
amazing video!
I plan on owing one as well! good to see your review 6 months later!
Just picked this up. Early tests are incredible
glad it worked for you. running same camera and lens, and its super jerky on PF. tried playing with deadband, etc. the feel is crap compared to my Crane 2.
Am sooooooooooooooooooo jealous of that color grading OMG!!!!
Love the style of this - great content plus humility - love it
Haven’t watched the video yet, had to first say that those Isle of Skye shots in the intro are beyond 🔥
Whenever I get new gear, I always practice the break up and set up so I can be efficient when I go out on the field.
I just got mine I love it for sure! I’ve been trying to figure out how to make the vortex mode rotate faster tho!
I like the gimbal but it is not a tripod for all cases for me.
It's hard to explain on the Weebill S but for me, there are issues with it in regards to fast orbits and doing simple walks with it turn into a horizontal nightmare where the horizon starts tilting on it's own.
Until Zhiyun comes out with a good firmware to fix all of the problems I'm going back to my DJI Ronin S.
This is the second time I've bought a Zhiyun gimbal and had issues.
Same here, got both this and the Ronin S for a month to test and keep one, the weebill keep freaking out even after two updates, they never fixed it, returned it and kept my new Ronin S, but the weebill was easier to setup tho.
Same as well. The roll was very jittery you can't shoot 24 or even 30fps on it without getting micro stutters in your footage. I just bought the ronin s as well hopefully its better
Love seeing the boys in epic footage!!! Can't wait for you to get back to the states man, we need to hit the road and get some epic shots!
2020 and still BAFFLED by the quality of your work.. Time to revisit your colour grading tutorial 😂
Nice! I had a Crane V2 but it was stolen... Just ordered a Weebill S and will use it solely for commercial use. Pumped + great review! Some crispy shots and a solid breakdown of the gimbal!
Video aside, I just love how you use the music 😍
This makes me wanna consider switching to the Weebil S from the Ronin-S! :D The small size, and the quick release plate are something I really had on the Ronin-S!
I saw your video first time I'm become your fan amazing shots.
Hilarious, useful, and stunning footage. Dude, that's the trifecta! Great work.
Crisp & clear review James, you the man!
Jonas Togo Thanks fella!!!
Nice video - thanks. Very inspiring for a newbie like me. Just bought one of these so looking forward to giving it a whirl - Cheers!
I've been wanting to order a gimbal for a while, and after watching this video I finally pulled the trigger.
I've been using the Ronin-S for about a year now and I didn't jump to the SC because it didn't seem THAT much smaller and lighter and worth selling the big gimbal, which granted 90% of the time I'm using on a Sony a6500, but I have used with bulkier gear. This is making me consider getting the weebil-s as a travel gimbal and keeping the Ronin-S for bigger work.
Leon Unity I hate my ronin s. I’ll definitely be switching to the weebill
Mate that Cinematic B-Roll is insane I enjoyed this Vlog 🙏🏽
Great video! I love that you don't over romanticize gear so I really trust your reviews and honest opinion. I'm about to get a sigma 18-35 to adapt to my Fuji and I think I might need to upgrade from my weebill lab to this
How would this gimbal work with an external mic, like the Rode Pro+, mounted on top of the A7iii?
amazing no one has BT mic built in for phone or gimbal access.
I think I'm going to have to try to update it because mine seems to lose balance after the autotune. Thanks for reviewing. This review had actually made me decide on the Weebill instead of Ronin. If only I can get over the learning curve.
Hello mate! Glad I found your channel now I can't type this without hearing your accent in every word. Which is AWESOME! Also stellar review on the Weebill S!
Just a heads up: Zhiyun is pronounded 'jee Yuun' in Shanghai accent, and 'Jirr Yun' in Beijing accent. You can pick your preference. I'm partial to the pirate Beijing accent.
P.S. Amazing dreamy footage.
Hi James, always fun to watch your stuff. Thank you!
You asked for problems: I do have one problem with my Weebill S: when I hold the main handle at about 45 degrees, do a panning motion, holding down the Follow button to change the tile of the camera, as soon as I let go of the follow button, the gimbal jerks to a new position. Very annoying. I hope Zhiyun will notice and fix in future firmware.
Second problem: the pan speed that I get with the main handle vertical is different (faster) than the pan speed I get when the main handle is at 45 degrees (which I find to be a more comfortable angle to film at). Also annoying.
But agree that if they can fix these issues, this is THE gimbal!
Banger video dude!!! That intro 🤯🤯 you know how to grab our attention ey? 😉 killer review 🤜🏻🤛🏻
I'm exactly with you man. I hated gimbals after I tried to use a Ronin years ago on a set to get a complex shot and I was fighting it and the crew and everyone was looking and it delayed everything... went handheld and swore to never use a 'stupid gimbal' again. HOWEVER. I found this. And wow. Yeah, it's perfect. So easy to use and balance. This was what I'd hoped a gimbal would be.
Just ordered one now! Thanks for the review! Keep up the great work! :D
Your content and channel a real inspiration to me, awesome.
Wow that intro scene was incredible
Mate always busting it out with the MEGA choons mate!
I'm still rocking the Lab, but starting to really want some of the features the S has. Cheers for this mate, solid video as usual. Love mate!
I was a Zhiyun guy, but I'm a DJI guy now. I just enjoy watching your videos, mate!
Sebastian Savoy Haha! I’ll take that any day! It’s just gear man 😊👊🏻
@@Jamesmatthews True!😊👊🏻
Mate you’re footage is so sharp my hair went from dreadlocks to a skin fade😳😅
I’m debating getting rid of my Ronin S and going to this Weebil S. Also always love to see your footage!
Goods review James, thank you. Sold my Crane 2 after I got the Weebill S.
Adrian Thanks Adrian!!!
@@Jamesmatthews You are welcome. I really appreciate the time and effort you put in to make such good content. You work is exceptional.
you should haven't sold it
@@MUTABAZISTUDIOS Maybe, maybe not. I have used the weebills far more than I used the Crane 2 and find it better suited to my needs.
some ppl have issues in weebill S. they called it wobble S.
Class mate! Thanks for this. Purchased it this morning!
Hahaha this guys hilarious "works like butter mate" 😂😂 great review man