ZHIYUN Weebill S | 3-Axis Lightweight Gimbal Stabilizer

The only other gimbal I’ve used is my Movi Mini Mi for my iPhone, which obviously is much much lighter, so I cannot say how “lightweight” this is compare to other gimbals. It’s not heavy but it’s not light either, you walk around for a while with it you know you’re carrying something.That being said: it’s comfortable to hold I prefer to keep the handle (aka tripod feet) on the top angled position and holding it that way, super easy to go from high to low angles. It’s really not a big deal to unscrew and put on bottom (as show in picture) to stand on tabletop, or to hold like you would other gimbals (such as a Ronin S)... so don’t be a sucker and buy those quick connector things for $20 each (you’d need 2 to even make it worth it) that are like quick release for the handle.I bought this gimbal over the other similar Zhiyun gimbal that was $50 less (Crane Lab maybe? the one that looks almost identical) for 2 reasons: this one advertises stronger motors, I shoot DSLR not mirrorless so this is important. And secondly, this has more clearance between the gimbal motors and the handle (when in underslung setup) and I didn’t want my fat hands getting in the way of the gimbal when in gimbals. And this is a big deal because even still occasionally I can feel it brushing my knuckles (and I simple adjust my hand, no issue).I simply bought this to smooth out my shaky video. However, it’s got so many awesome features when you connect the app. Sync mode! Follows the gyroscope of your phone, so you can literally stand several feet away from the gimble on a table and turn your phone left, up, down, whatever and it will follow in real time. There’s almost no delay.Trajectory and Timelapse modes: the gimbal will act as your intervelometer if you don’t have one (I don’t). So you can set the settings for a time lapse and it will trigger the camera accordingly. Perfect. Then add trajectory (setting up to 5 or 6 points) it will memorize them and you set the duration and it will add motion to your timelapse. Trajectory doesn’t have to be a photo timelapse. You can tell it to be in video mode and simply add movement over time (perfect for those who like Canon’s built in video timelapse).If you buy the separate wireless video transmitter ($125 ish) you can see video in the app which offers more features that could be super useful: like subject tracking. You could set the gimbal on a table and in the app draw a box around yourself in the image and it will follow you as you move around. So there you go, robot camera man for your YouTube cooking show.*theres some PSYCHOTIC reviews of the ZY Play app on the IOS App Store, it does NOT collect your info, I’ve entered zero personal info into the app (Nor did the app ask for any). The app rules, and it’s a MILLION times better than the Movi app that I use with my phone gimbal. So ignore the bad reviews.Mounting a monitor comfortably can be rough. So my advice: get a 4 or 5” monitor, 7” are too in the way. Maybe if you purchase a large and expensive quality smart arm mount you can get around this... but I returned a 7” and went for a 5”, even though I prefer the largest screen possible. I also returned one of those dual ball-head tension mounts because it SUCKED. I got one of those rigid 5” mounts for $28 and it’s the only solution that worked for me (see photo).The reduce in shake in my videos is noticeable and I’m still new to using this thing. I was really nervous about dropping $400 instead of say $200 on a glidecam type steadicam, this thing earns its price tag.Learn to balance it (I still watch a video every time) properly until you get the hang of it. And if you’re using the same camera/lens every time you only need to adjust how forward or back the quick release plate sits balanced.The ONLY thing I don’t really like is that it didn’t come with even a padded nylon case. The box it comes in is kinda like a suitcase with a clamshell hard foam inside... so it’s useable, but I wish I could just put this in a small padded case and throw it in my backpack. But otherwise, fully love it.

Hey Amazonians, it’s Tj with another review brought to you by my wallet and my love for amazing production gear. This time, the Weebill S. As always, for my quick readers here’s my view: love the product & customer service. App needs some work. See the pros and cons list below.As of October 2019, I bought the Weebill S, took it out for a spin (figuratively and literally) and y’all I’m impressed. As of this review it’s been a little over 1 month of use with several projects and videos completed with the Weebill S. Since I bought the Weebill S the week it came out, the software was fairly new. Zhiyun reached out to make sure my camera would be compatible and to make sure I had my shipping info from overseas. That’s great customer care. My setup is a Sony a6400 Mirrorless camera with a Sony zoom 18-105mm lens and a Sigma 30mm lens. In the photos is the Sigma 30mm lens. As I learn more I’ll update my review.PROS AND CONS LISTPros:• Customer Service• Smooth Stabilization• Setup videos• Axis locks• Image Transmission• Wide Variety of gimbal modes (Vortex mode is my favorite)• Easy Adjust to Sling Mode• lightweight and sturdy designCons:• Non-intuitive setup (that’s why they have videos)• awkward button setup• small LCD screen• Mobile App is inconsistent (they have been updating)FINAL COMMENTSOverall, I think Zhiyun put a lot of thought and work into designing the Weebill S. The lightweight design and Sling mode setup keep my arms from getting tired while filming. The gimbal modes “Go” and “Vortex” help keep the creativity in my video shots. I’d like to see if Zhiyun could do something about making the various gimbal modes more accessible. I would say something about the mobile app, but I’ve already seen two updates since I’ve stated a month ago. We all know it needs work. Hahaha. I think they’ll keep the updates coming. I’d also like to see a bigger LCD screen and an adjustment of button positions. It’s more of a personal preference though. The feedback from Zhiyun’s other models like the Crane series and Weebill Lab has definitely been applied to the Weebill S which turned out to be an amazing product. If you’re a Mirrorless camera owner, this one is for you. Yes, Yes it can hold some of the bigger body cameras too. I haven’t tested that yet. All in all, I recommend this product and it has TJ’s seal of approval. See y’all on the next review.~TJ

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I use this to film vehicles and it's perfect for what I do. I own a Sony A7 iii with the 2 lenses. I mainly use the kit lens and I have a wide angle lens I swap out as well. They both weigh about the same so balancing needs no adjustments for me. I love the quick release for when I want to shoot handheld shots of things like interior details. I also do a bunch of rolling shots that require me to film moving cars at about 15-25mph. The gimbal handles the wind very well and the low slung mode makes the low ground shots SO MUCH EASIER!! Overall I love it a ton! I am actually traveling to California soon so I'm excited to see how much room it will take up in my backpack! Highly suggest this thing for sure!! Included some pictures and a video as well!

The product quality was great

Me funciona bien por eso una vez mas lo compre muy recomendablellego a tiempo

This device has a learning curve. As a first time gimbal owner there's a lot to learn. It will definitely improve your video stability and creativity. Depending on the camera you pair this with, results in control functions and use of all the Bells and Whistles will vary. You will need some time to become proficient and confident for shoots like weddings and childbirths. LOL

I was pleasantly surprised by how well this gimbal performs. It takes some fine tuning to get the balance just right, and you have to follow the setup steps in the correct order. Once that’s done, though, it works flawlessly and makes shooting smooth and stable footage so much easier. A bit of effort up front, but definitely worth it for the results.

I love my mini gimbal, it's made shooting more fun and looks real good with a monitor. I have a small camera so it's great practice before I get a bigger one.

Yo lo tengo desde 2022, y hasta ahora funciona muy bien, y la uso con una cámara de vídeo Sony AX-40 y muy adaptable a pesar que están hechas para otro tipo de cámaras, y he usado otros estabilizadores y Weebill S me funciona mucho mejor según mi experiencia, le he sacado muy buen partido. Contento contento 😊, feliz...

It's cheaper than the rest, but works just as well. Great for car rollers, highlight reels, star photography (when put onto a tripod) and even just using it as a camera tripod. It's easy enough to use, but not super intuitive. It took me ~30 minutes to get set up. It's nice and stable and DOES work well. Highly recommend, especially on sale. Hope this helps.

So I got this because I didn't want to spend the money for a DJI Ronin. Maybe I should have. My biggest issue is the balancing of the gimbal. I feel like I never get it right even though I follow the steps as they're shown (in the youtube video that you have to find yourself - there's no manual). Even if I feel like it's totally balanced, it still finds a way to get to "axis lock" randomly and kills me immediately; I have to restart the gimbal and blah blah blah. Just don't like it. I also can't seem to connect to my Sony A6400 which renders the record button and whatnot pretty much useless. I wish Zhiyun had more accessories for this gimbal like that carrying cage the ronin has (maybe they're compatible? Also don't know) - the arm locking feels kinda flimsy but that could just be me. The tracking features on the gimbal are alright too, maybe if my camera could connect to it, they'd be better, but they get the job done. Overall, if you've got a post A6400 camera and an urge to gimbal footage something, this ain't bad.

I am new to this so it’s taking some time balancing the camera. What I am upset about is how it was packaged. Everything was a mess when I opened the box. I am also missing batteries which is no big deal I can buy them but I am also missing the instructions on how to set it up so it’s a struggle. I am excited to use this gimbal, just sad I paid so much for it to arrive in the way it did.

Weebill S

Product and customer service are excellent!!!

Was great for the first few months, then the joystick started acting funky and is now stuck. A quick google search will show you that this issue is quite widespread and common. Very unfortunate because this was my second gimbal from them I also own the original crane. The Og crane is much higher quality, the Webill-s is just a low quality option.
Buy a better quality gimbal and don’t waste your money.

So far the gimbal is great. Very smooth and very easy to balance.My only issue is the hodge-podge nature of learning all the features. I've had to watch 7 different youtube videos just to get all the information I need. The little quick guide they send it with doesn't help much, and there's not a single source of information on all the "modes" with clear descriptions in one place. I had to start making my own notes on the available modes and how to get to them. Each mode is activated with its own secret combination of button clicks. I wish I could switch the modes one dial as easily as I switch it on my camera.I made a quick guide for anyone facing the learning curve like I did:WEEBIL QUICK GUIDEPF - Pan follow (default mode), will pan left right, but not up downF - Follow - Click or hold the trigger - camera will pan and tilt with youPOV - Click the POV button - camera will pan, tilt, and now ROLLV - Vortex mode - double click POV button and control rotation with thumbstick. Triple click to start automatic rotation.L - Lock mode - Slide the button to “L” to lock all axis and the camera will remain pointed straight aheadDouble click trigger to reset camera position.

The Weebill S came with everything u would possibly need. Shipping was faster than the tracking estimated. Everything was in perfect brand new quality and everything works. I'm now looking to buy more accessories for my gimbal. I highly recommend this product to everyone looking for it.

I was looking for an affordable gimble for my business. I work as a photographer and videographer doing real estate. I needed a way to create smooth content for luxury homes without breaking the bank. I am using this with my M50, which it works great with. I was blown away by the capability of this little guy with my camera set up. I use it with a canon 10-18 mm lens on my M50 with an EF to EF-M adapter and it works great. If I use my sigma 18-35mm, it works but is a little limited. The only way to balance it, is to back it up very far. So, my camera viewfinder comes in contact with the rear axis motor and will not go further. So, I can only use it in vertical mode, if I'm going to use it horizontally, I have to fines it to horizontal and can only use it that way. This is the only lens I am having this issue with. Everything else works amazing!

I bought the pro package for the video transmission system. Have to say that while I got everything working, all of the equipment needed firmware upgrades and I was unaware that was why things like the transmission system wasn't functioning. Also, the booklets that come with the unit are printed super small, and do not necessarily reflect the actual equipment (i.e. references crane 2) which are not helpful for a first time user. Even the official tutorials on YouTube need updating because the transmission system has changed, and again, for first time users this is confusing. More info is needed along with photos for assembly on the site specific to the package ordered. Overall though, it's a great package.

If there is 1 more handheld tripod then it would be great with that price.

I would like to know where I can get new batteries for the gimbal?

I’m still in learning mode, but I have been using this stabilizer non stop, makes my shots so much better and now I can do angels in movement that were difficult before. I have the smooth 4 gimbal for my iPhone, so It made it a little bit easier to handle this one, I love to use the the tripod/handle in the upper position and use a different tripod for the base, very helpful for a lot of shots and positions.
Great product, great bank for your buck, totally recommend this to any beginner or pro.

I upgraded from the Zhiyun Crane v2, which use to run for $500-$600, but this is such an upgrade and more affordable. Very light, but solid build and strong motors. Im able to mount my Eos R with a 17-40mm Ef (including RF to EF adapter) very easily!

My favorite feature is to be able to transition from high to low angles and vice versa so smoothly.