Zhiyun Weebill S [Official] 3-Axis Gimbal Stabilizer for Mirrorless and DSLR Cameras

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

I love this stabilization. The build is great and moves smoothly once you take your time and learn how it works. the battery life is good and lasts a long time. It is very easy to use once you get the hang of it.

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.

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!

The quality is far beyond my expectations. I’m extremely satisfied.

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.