ZHIYUN WEEBILL S REVIEW // 3 MONTHS LATER // PROS & CONS

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  • @PortofinoArts
    @PortofinoArts 4 роки тому +37

    No nonsense no bull no coffee making reviews straight to the point, thorough, honest; I like.👍👍👍

    • @PeterMakholm
      @PeterMakholm  4 роки тому +1

      ishootforaliving thanks mate, appreciate your support.

    • @JonBT
      @JonBT 4 роки тому

      Shots fired!

    • @redesignedlife777
      @redesignedlife777 4 роки тому +4

      Lol.... are you referring to peter McKinnon?????

  • @Yellowfellla
    @Yellowfellla 3 роки тому +5

    I like how your a problem solver and don’t complain about the simple things

  • @RonaldBrown59
    @RonaldBrown59 4 роки тому +7

    Great review. I'm thinking about getting this gimbal over the Ronin SC.

  • @ChicoFilmz4is
    @ChicoFilmz4is 2 роки тому +1

    Watched a couple of your videos & Straight forward! Then I watched the Video at the end, & man that is amazing work! 🏆🔥🔥 Got my sub !

  • @naobrad9264
    @naobrad9264 4 роки тому +2

    After few wedding shooting events, totally agree with your final verdict "it does what I think it should do" which well depicted how weebill s acts as a gimbal.

    • @PeterMakholm
      @PeterMakholm  4 роки тому +3

      Yeah, that is one of the most in portent aspects of a gimbal. It is so ignoring to have a gimbal that dosesn't respond as you predict

  • @muteoptics6737
    @muteoptics6737 4 роки тому +1

    Great video Peter. Your tutorials are spot on.

  • @GoBlackGoBlack
    @GoBlackGoBlack 3 роки тому

    Thanks for the review. I agree about the plate and I’ve been searching for a solution too

  • @clintonsinetor5807
    @clintonsinetor5807 3 роки тому +1

    thanks! very helpful! just got yourself a new subscriber!

  • @BsianTech
    @BsianTech 4 роки тому

    Thanks for the tips and advice, you done well and completely agree with you as I have had the Weebill S for 3 months now too. What a fantastic gimbal. I will be doing my own review of it soon too. I have learnt a lot from yourself, keep up the great work!

    • @PeterMakholm
      @PeterMakholm  4 роки тому

      Thanks mate. Yeah love this gimbal. Looking forward to se your review.

  • @fight2race810
    @fight2race810 4 роки тому

    such a great video and your editing is so tight ;) THANK YOu

  • @julianuk3266
    @julianuk3266 4 роки тому +1

    Thanks Peter ! Glad you described what to do about the loose feet. One of my legs has that issue. (especially after a few beers!) ;) Anyway I literally built my weebill S after your build using your links. So thanks ! I added a smallrig handgrip. Cheaper than an extra Zhiyun tripod. One con i have that wasn't mentioned is that I've found since the last couple of firmware updates, the panning seems to loose itself. As in PF mode, sometimes it doesn't return to center. My work around is just press the Fn button and it returns to center and reshoot the clip. But i can't help but feel annoyed every time it does it. I've tried resetting to factory. If anyone has this figured out, please let me know what you did !

    • @PeterMakholm
      @PeterMakholm  4 роки тому

      Hi Julian, Great to hear. I have ordered the Smallrig handle as well, so looking forward to receiving it. I haven't had this problem but had a similar problem on my crane 2. I haven't updated mine yet, because it works like I want to right now. Have you tried to lower the strength of the motors?

  • @phirumkentosuzuki2239
    @phirumkentosuzuki2239 3 роки тому +1

    Bro, my wife is the one doing the shooting and I was wondering if holding this gimble using 2 hands and that slung mode, help reduce stress in her arms. Appreciate your response in advance

    • @PeterMakholm
      @PeterMakholm  3 роки тому +1

      Yes mate, but she will get a much lower shot. If you don't have this sidehandle: geni.us/LABApv You should invest in one. holding it upright with the sidehandle will reduce the stress on her arms and if she holds the gimbal closer to her body.

    • @phirumkentosuzuki2239
      @phirumkentosuzuki2239 3 роки тому

      @@PeterMakholm thanks so much for response mate

  • @Mentalounging
    @Mentalounging 4 роки тому +1

    I don't have the problem with (pan axis lock it self). but I only have the camera on the gimbal when I'm shooting. so there is no unnecessary pressure on the components.

    • @PeterMakholm
      @PeterMakholm  4 роки тому +1

      Allright, I don't know why the lock gets loose but it is. Yeah only have the camera on, when in the gimbal is in use.

    • @Mentalounging
      @Mentalounging 4 роки тому +1

      @@PeterMakholm I think Weebill-S came onto the market too early.

  • @mjylem
    @mjylem 4 роки тому +1

    Great review thanks.

  • @gabequezada2066
    @gabequezada2066 4 роки тому

    Awesome video Peter... Thank you... Can you recommend a good external monitor but that wont break the bank?
    Thank you again in advance

  • @dantepitimada2255
    @dantepitimada2255 4 роки тому +2

    I've bought 2 weebill s gimbals and really tried to like it and had to return it both times. Terribly made, the first issue I had was the 360 mode wouldn't work, it turned halfway then stopped. Returned it and bought another and had a issue with the lock buttons, they wouldn't work after a week. cheaply made and this doesn't hold up at all.

    • @PeterMakholm
      @PeterMakholm  4 роки тому

      Dante Pitimada you should take a look st the new Crane 2S. It is something else. Great locks. Better motors & and more smooth.

  • @ardiyanto.t
    @ardiyanto.t 4 роки тому +2

    I purchase quick realese plate qr-40 after watch this.. :)

  • @bjnslc
    @bjnslc 4 роки тому +1

    Put some thread lock compound on the screws so the legs don't loosen up again so quickly? Doesn't a press of PF do a reset of position for you? Another con is that the locks aren't strong enough to use them for loaded gimbal transport. People breaking the locks transporting loaded gimbals.

    • @PeterMakholm
      @PeterMakholm  4 роки тому

      I did not know that the locks aren't holding up fully loaded. I complained about the locks in my weebillS vs crane 3 lab video. It is not a reset I am missing, double tapping the trigger resets the position. With the crane 3 lab I can use the gimbal in F mode and quickly re position the gimbal using the go button. Not possible on the weebill s

  • @davegball
    @davegball 3 роки тому

    The most important consideration is whether the footage is steady and smooth but I don't think you mention this anywhere unless I missed it.

  • @ddll6709
    @ddll6709 4 роки тому +3

    The base model of the Weebill S $399 on Amazon and around $320 (yes brand new) on eBay. Are the eBay ones bootleg versions or what?

    • @andyc942
      @andyc942 4 роки тому

      Did you ever find an answer to this? Was it too good to be true? 🤔

  • @sutv6754
    @sutv6754 3 роки тому

    I watched many of your videos including the SC2 vs Weebill s. I am strictly at this time a GH5 user. Which do you think is better for GH5. By biggest lens is Panasonic 100 to 300. Please let me know what you think. I'm still on the fence.

  • @NigelAquascaping
    @NigelAquascaping 4 роки тому +1

    Nice video. I'm looking for a gimbal that can hold my sigma 18-35mm 810 grams with my 200d 450 grams. Do you think this will hold it and can be balanced?

    • @PeterMakholm
      @PeterMakholm  4 роки тому +1

      Nigel Aquascaping yes, that should not be a problem. I can ballance my gh5 + 10-25mm and Polarpro ND filter on with no problem.

    • @NigelAquascaping
      @NigelAquascaping 4 роки тому

      @@PeterMakholm and does that setup feel like the limits on that gimbal or can the motors handle it OK.

    • @PeterMakholm
      @PeterMakholm  4 роки тому +1

      Nigel Aquascaping that is far from the limit. I can shoot with my S1H on without having it proper bleached.

  • @Manuelrehse
    @Manuelrehse 4 роки тому +1

    Thanks for the useful video! I think Im going to buy the Weebill S soon. The only thing that worries me is its cheap built quality and that Im a clumsy person. Put that together and I might have to pick up the gimbal in four pieces after three months using it. Any tips and ideas on that ... other than being extra careful? :D

    • @PeterMakholm
      @PeterMakholm  4 роки тому

      Manuelrehse I would take the time and learn the glidecam instead. It is unbreakable

    • @Manuelrehse
      @Manuelrehse 4 роки тому

      Thanks! Well, I've tried a gimbal once but that was hopeless with me ... and the glidecam was bad. But at the moment Im learning so many other things I think I have to stick with a gimbal.

  • @JMPDev
    @JMPDev 2 роки тому

    It’s been over two years - out of curiosity did they add the software fix for repositioning that you mentioned?

  • @heleomopi
    @heleomopi 3 роки тому

    I have issues with my sony N 70 - 2.8 lenses . Axis lock all the time . Tried balancing n seems like the lenses may be to heavy for this gimbal.

  • @gabrielbaron6470
    @gabrielbaron6470 4 роки тому +1

    Great video, thanks. I saw another video with someone using the Weebill S with an S1H. Curious if you can confirm that you think it can NOT be used with an S1H because it will hit the back motor when transitioning to underslung? The video I saw was vague on this point and in another language so I couldn't quite tell what he was doing exactly. Thanks! Would you recommend the Crane 3 for the S1H instead?

    • @PeterMakholm
      @PeterMakholm  4 роки тому

      Hi, The S1H is too big for the Weebill S. I would recomend the Crane 3 lab or Crane 3S. I mostly use my Glidecam for the S1H.

  • @DayedreamMedia
    @DayedreamMedia 4 роки тому +1

    Man idk how you got your camera to balance with the added quick release. I tried with my manfrotto RC2 QR and it would just not work it was always to back heavy. As soon as I took it off and used just the weebill s plate it balanced like a champ. Maybe it didnt balance because I also have a cage on my A7iii. Ill try it again without the cage but id rather keep the cage on. Any tips on how you got yours to balance with the added QR system?

    • @PeterMakholm
      @PeterMakholm  4 роки тому

      Dayedream Media I think it is because of the cage. I can't use my cage on my gH5 with the Weebill S

  • @itsmanjitsingh
    @itsmanjitsingh 4 роки тому +1

    Just bought this gimbal 3 days ago. after updating firmware I am having an issue. In vortex mode it says AXIS LOCK but all the axis are unlock. what I am doing wrong ?

    • @PeterMakholm
      @PeterMakholm  4 роки тому +1

      M Video Art there is some issues with the latest firmware, try to downgrade, it might do the trick b

  • @videographerfeelmyedit972
    @videographerfeelmyedit972 4 роки тому +1

    Hi Peter,
    maybe you can help me ...i have still the problem that if i use the joystick for the tilt-movement of my head
    the movement is not smooth stopping when i move or leave the Joystick back to the center it stops immediately and looks not nice. My Setup: a7r3 with 35mm 1.8
    The Joystick seems not to be so sensitive for smaller Joystick movements it should more ease out or slow down slowly...
    How can i change that in smoother stops ? i have the latest firmware 1.9.5. The only way to achieve this was threw the app an the sync motion-function where i can set the smoothness curve-level to Maximum but only if i use the mobile while shooting and i dont want that... the normal smooth controls in the gimbal menu itself only slows down the main Tilt-movement but not the way the gimbal-head stops... can i save the settings of my mobile Settings somehow int the gimbal?

    • @PeterMakholm
      @PeterMakholm  4 роки тому

      Hi, I am sorry to say this, but I can't find any way to change the sensitivity of the joystick. As you say, it is much smoother in the app, but it is not a great solution.

  • @windycityparanormal8825
    @windycityparanormal8825 4 роки тому +1

    Where did you find the quick release plate?

  • @miketipton678
    @miketipton678 4 роки тому +1

    I will be doing video walk through's for RE, and was interested in how well this does with managing tilt while walking. I notice some examples from videos of other gimbals where there is a bouncing effect in the video. Is that gimbal, or the user? Company uses Crane 2, but we can buy whatever we think works best. How is this vs the Crane 2? Other Crane 3 Axis I see on Best Buy for $199. My guess is those are much older technology.

    • @PeterMakholm
      @PeterMakholm  4 роки тому

      mike tipton the bounce in the footage is usually from the operator. Would not you the crane 2. The ergonomics snd power of the weebill S is much better. I have had the crane 2 as well.

    • @MartWilliams
      @MartWilliams 3 роки тому +1

      I've been using the weebill s for video walkthroughs for RE, in underslung mode and have very little walking bounce. BUT I'm getting very frustrated with this gimbals inability to keep level, it seems to tilt and roll as I move about and walls, doorways and windows are no longer vertical. And it changes through the shoot, so it might start off level, but by the time I've walked across a room and turned a bit, it's off and then further into the walkthrough it can be off in a different way, this makes it very difficult to fix in post and looks sloppy and unprofessional. I am using a very thin 2ft cable to connect the camera to gimbal, so it shouldn't be that, I do make sure the gimbal is balanced and have from the start made use of a quick-release plate so that it is very easy to mount balanced each time.
      I'm considering now trying one of the DJI Ronins.

    • @mtprosound5773
      @mtprosound5773 3 роки тому

      @@MartWilliams our company tried the Ronin SC as well. It was horrible with our cameras. There are issues with either of these given their designs so you have to weigh the pros and cons that fit your usage. Weebill S has Tilt, Pan, Roll settings for the motors. Some camera rigs may havre more motor demand on one motor than others. Try strengthening the motor response in your Tilt and Roll.

  • @bobbybragg9409
    @bobbybragg9409 4 роки тому +1

    What is the official payload for the Weebill? It is ubiquitously absent from all web material. Have they forbidden everyone from revealing it?

    • @PeterMakholm
      @PeterMakholm  4 роки тому

      Zhiyun hasn't made this public. All they say is that we have to look at the compatibility list to see if your camera fits. The motors are pretty strong. And I would say that it can easily handle 3kg. But it is also a question of how big your setup is, for it to fit on the weebill s.

  • @joeyshalom6665
    @joeyshalom6665 3 роки тому +1

    I haven't noticed any gimbal reviews with mics attached. I'm thinking of using one with the weebill I just purchased. Is it advisable to add a mic to a camera(Sony a6400) when it is on a gimbal?

    • @PeterMakholm
      @PeterMakholm  3 роки тому

      I have a video on my chanell of a mic with the weebill s.

    • @PeterMakholm
      @PeterMakholm  3 роки тому

      ua-cam.com/video/dt-PHpBSUzM/v-deo.html

    • @joeyshalom6665
      @joeyshalom6665 3 роки тому +1

      @@PeterMakholm Thank you sir for responding, I'll look that video up. Looking forward to more of your videos, I like your style. God bless.

  • @Parrothed5150
    @Parrothed5150 3 роки тому

    Would you use this or a Ronin for a Sony 6400?

  • @marcoscandido7434
    @marcoscandido7434 4 роки тому

    I read a review which the guys said he can't pan horizontally with the Weebill. Do you know what that means?

  • @christophersmith-zn2kn
    @christophersmith-zn2kn Рік тому

    As for the tripod screws could you retighten with threadlock

  • @CC-gt3ro
    @CC-gt3ro 2 роки тому

    The whole think seems very unstable when the table move.

  • @Rohanhola
    @Rohanhola 4 роки тому

    Does it work with Nikon d3400?

  • @lukakoprivica
    @lukakoprivica 3 роки тому

    You didn't make "video on monitors" but a "video on monitor rigs"... A bit different, don't you think?

  • @themightymonkeybable
    @themightymonkeybable 4 роки тому

    Would you purchase the pro package with the transmitter? I make short films and find myself working in production sets. I don't own a gimbal nor external monitors. Is it worth it for $700? I wanna be able to pull more elaborate shots.

    • @PeterMakholm
      @PeterMakholm  4 роки тому +1

      Vulgar Samurai hi, no I never use the transmitter, it has a lot of issues and there is latency on the signal. I would just buy the standard and the side handle. amzn.to/2UbyZgc

    • @themightymonkeybable
      @themightymonkeybable 4 роки тому

      Peter Makholm thank you. Buying the package with the focus puller then. Thanks again. I’ll look into that that side handle

  • @Kanatipfeel
    @Kanatipfeel 3 роки тому +1

    I can't unscrew my zhiyun weebill s tripod.
    Do you have a solution?

  • @ManpreetSingh-gi4of
    @ManpreetSingh-gi4of 2 роки тому

    is it compatible with sony rx10 m4?

  • @brianpark2564
    @brianpark2564 4 роки тому +1

    i always wondered what the button/switch does on the tripod legs, do you know??

    • @PeterMakholm
      @PeterMakholm  4 роки тому +1

      Yes, if you look at the button of the weebill S, there are some holes. If you push the button up and sign up with a hole, you will lock the tripod so it won't loosen.

    • @brianpark2564
      @brianpark2564 4 роки тому +1

      @@PeterMakholm Ahh gotcha. I got the quick release so I didn't even see it😂😂

  • @thefreshmindfamily7363
    @thefreshmindfamily7363 4 роки тому

    thanks for showing how to fix the tripod.

  • @lore88101
    @lore88101 4 роки тому +1

    Hi, thank you for your review! One question: i have weebill s image transmission pro pack with follow focus servo (max) but this servo is really slow! Too much slow..i need to turn the focus wheel on the stabilizer a lot of time in order to reach piont B from point A (sensibility on wheel setting menu is set as high). In this moment in impossible to use. How i can fix it? Thank you.

    • @PeterMakholm
      @PeterMakholm  4 роки тому +1

      Hi Lorenzo, There must be something wrong. When i got the sensibility setting set on high I have full focus range by just turning the wheel half a round. If you know any other wiht a Weebill S, try to se if you get same result on that one.

    • @lore88101
      @lore88101 4 роки тому +1

      Peter Makholm thank you for your answer, but you set first point a and b or sensibility? Yes, i think too that must be something wrong but I don’t have idea about what🤔

    • @PeterMakholm
      @PeterMakholm  4 роки тому

      @@lore88101 Hi, sorry just saw that you have the MAX version. that is used for zoom. It is a bit larger and moves slower. You will need the LITE version, and you problem is fixed.

    • @lore88101
      @lore88101 4 роки тому +1

      @@PeterMakholm thank you but finally i have fixed my problem..you don't need LITE version just i have upgraded the firmware at the last version and now all work fine! thank you so much for your help!!

  • @ParitoshChakma007
    @ParitoshChakma007 4 роки тому +1

    Really confused between moza aircross 2 and weebil S...any suggestion??

    • @PeterMakholm
      @PeterMakholm  4 роки тому

      Hi, I do not have any experience with the Moza aircross, but i know for sure that the weebill S is a great little gimbal wiht a lot of power

    • @ParitoshChakma007
      @ParitoshChakma007 4 роки тому

      @@PeterMakholm some reviewer said it has some issue with motor locking button for some reason locking button was broke or lose

    • @PeterMakholm
      @PeterMakholm  4 роки тому +1

      PariTosh ChaKmA yes I also have that problem. I talk about it in one of my previous Weebill S videos. The pan axis lock gets loose over time and locks itself. I have son ducktape over the lock to keep it in place.

    • @ParitoshChakma007
      @ParitoshChakma007 4 роки тому

      @@PeterMakholm could it be a big issue in future??

    • @PeterMakholm
      @PeterMakholm  4 роки тому +1

      PariTosh ChaKmA I think it is pretty ignoring. There is no way to fix it. They have to make the lock different on future gimbals, but I live with it and use ducktape

  • @bluenightsky
    @bluenightsky 4 роки тому

    I haven't watched any review where someone didn't recommend this gimbal. Gonna return my ronin SC.

    • @eduklipps
      @eduklipps 3 роки тому

      Just got my Ronin SC. Did you returned? Is it bad? I didn't receive mine yet...

  • @0ctopode
    @0ctopode 4 роки тому

    If you get a more stable table, your video will become much more pleasing to watch! Seeing the gimball wobbling is very distractive and make me worry for your gear !

  • @stevengoossen6019
    @stevengoossen6019 4 роки тому

    Is there a way to attach a microphone near the camera so as the camera moves so does the microphone?

    • @PeterMakholm
      @PeterMakholm  4 роки тому +1

      Yes, if you watch my microphone video, I got a couple of solutions there. ua-cam.com/video/dt-PHpBSUzM/v-deo.html

    • @stevengoossen6019
      @stevengoossen6019 4 роки тому

      Peter Makholm just watched it. Was a great help for me to get started. Like you said, be creative. 😎

    • @PeterMakholm
      @PeterMakholm  4 роки тому +1

      @@stevengoossen6019 always mate.

    • @stevengoossen6019
      @stevengoossen6019 4 роки тому

      Forgot to ask, I have a GX8. Might it be compatible with this gimbal?

  • @ZJProductionHK
    @ZJProductionHK 4 роки тому

    I dont know why, i cannot do the "v" mode (rotation mode) on horizontal axis even its perfectly balanced. Im just using gh5 and 12-35

    • @ZJProductionHK
      @ZJProductionHK 4 роки тому

      Cannot do meaning, when its more than 90 degree, it doesnt have the strength to rotate and fall back (motor strength maximum already)

    • @PeterMakholm
      @PeterMakholm  4 роки тому

      That problem should you not have. have you ballanced the pan axis, holding it out 90 degrees. I would recomend that you lower the motoer strength to medium.

    • @ZJProductionHK
      @ZJProductionHK 4 роки тому

      @@PeterMakholm let me try a few more times, thanks buddy! In case I still cant do it, i will try to post a video later

    • @PeterMakholm
      @PeterMakholm  4 роки тому

      @@ZJProductionHK Yes, if you don't get it to work then send me a video.

    • @ZJProductionHK
      @ZJProductionHK 4 роки тому

      @@PeterMakholm it worked! U r god man lolll i just find out that i skip the rotate calibration coz every of the calibration put it at the end lol
      Btw do you experience "not able to pan" on pf mode when u rotate the gimbal and pan at the same time quick? (There is no issue on pov or follow mode if i rotate and pan the gimbal at the same time)

  • @tas11117
    @tas11117 4 роки тому

    Great review, would double like if I could.

  • @DaveParsonsVideos
    @DaveParsonsVideos 2 роки тому

    I'm sorry, but those flashing titles are very distracting.

  • @PeterMakholm
    @PeterMakholm  4 роки тому +4

    This is my 3-month review of the Zhiyun Weebill S gimbal. If you got any questions, please let me know.

    • @yuriy77
      @yuriy77 4 роки тому

      @Peter Makholm
      I have an issue with roll axis (horizon is off). i can set the angle on the roll axis to kinda fix it, but once i double tap the trigger to recenter camera, it loses that setting. pretty annoying, dont know how to fix, wonder if you had this issue?

    • @Amigadir
      @Amigadir 4 роки тому

      Need to another video for zhplay app at weebill S .... Specially for motion timelapse.. i didn't found the video for that

  • @RandomRob74
    @RandomRob74 4 роки тому +1

    I was just about to order one of these and found a clip where one of the locks to the pan axis broke so it keeps spinning. I remember you used some tape to lock the lock so I was thinking you both experience the same issue. Have you heard of more users with this problem? ua-cam.com/video/v9b3ZR0DSBM/v-deo.html

    • @PeterMakholm
      @PeterMakholm  4 роки тому

      Random Rob yes, the pan lock is definitely a problem. It is too loose.

  • @Music-qz5tb
    @Music-qz5tb 4 роки тому

    Peter Makholm

  • @steelerfox
    @steelerfox 4 роки тому

    To be honest, between the signature, the nd filter, the thumbnails and Fonts make it seem like a straight copy of Peter McKinnon. Feel like you could be more creative then that

    • @vedder7373
      @vedder7373 3 роки тому

      He didn’t say Pwhat’s Up! So it’s all good.