To keep this short and sweet the webill-s just works and its clear Zhiyun have listened to their customers on feedback of previous gimbals of both their own and of competitors.
The weebill-s is very light in the hand but feels stable and very powerfull for its size, personally the size was my selling point as it fits in my camera bag along with my A7 iii very snug. The ability to lock the tilt and pan axis while balancing is especially handy.
The weebill-s has many mountain options for monitors or other camera equipment which was much appreciated by me as on my crane three I had to use an external mount for such a thing. Both this and the addition of the tripod grip make this gimbal perfect for run and gun shooting in my opinion.
A side note, I had trouble with DHL with import tax to Ireland which Zhiyun were nice enough to offer me a refund or accessory's for the gimbal this I feel made Zhiyun standout from its competitors with a human touch here and there.
The weebill-s is very light in the hand but feels stable and very powerfull for its size, personally the size was my selling point as it fits in my camera bag along with my A7 iii very snug. The ability to lock the tilt and pan axis while balancing is especially handy.
The weebill-s has many mountain options for monitors or other camera equipment which was much appreciated by me as on my crane three I had to use an external mount for such a thing. Both this and the addition of the tripod grip make this gimbal perfect for run and gun shooting in my opinion.
A side note, I had trouble with DHL with import tax to Ireland which Zhiyun were nice enough to offer me a refund or accessory's for the gimbal this I feel made Zhiyun standout from its competitors with a human touch here and there.
17/04/2023
One word..... WOW!!
I ordered this with the understandIng that it’s meant to be similar to my weebil lab..... and it is but 1 thousand times better!
I ordered this from Zhiyun official on amazon because I trust them as a seller.
I was so happy. The weebil S fits my heavier lenses with no issue! And the gimbal itself and with the camera on is so light I couldn’t ask for anything better!!! It’s amazing!!
You even have a phone app which works so easily and you can even just move your phone to control the weebil! It’s amazing!
Zhiyun keeps surprising me with how much they can do with such small gimbals!
They have even made the flip handle with more space and believe it or not but it’s folds even smaller for packing then the weebil lab.
They have also made a new locking system so everything is much stronger!
Love this product and worth every single penny!
I ordered this with the understandIng that it’s meant to be similar to my weebil lab..... and it is but 1 thousand times better!
I ordered this from Zhiyun official on amazon because I trust them as a seller.
I was so happy. The weebil S fits my heavier lenses with no issue! And the gimbal itself and with the camera on is so light I couldn’t ask for anything better!!! It’s amazing!!
You even have a phone app which works so easily and you can even just move your phone to control the weebil! It’s amazing!
Zhiyun keeps surprising me with how much they can do with such small gimbals!
They have even made the flip handle with more space and believe it or not but it’s folds even smaller for packing then the weebil lab.
They have also made a new locking system so everything is much stronger!
Love this product and worth every single penny!
15/04/2023
The price should be a bit lower but other than that very easy to use and set up, in my one I made a few mods to the quick release to enable me to use the weebill faster
08/04/2023
The gimbal does everything I need it to once I got my head around balancing it, which didn't take as long as I thought. One thing I will say, I'm glad I didn't buy this because of the app because I tried it and it didn't seem to work that well. I'm pleased I didn't spend the extra money on the wireless transmitter and I base this on the usability and functionality of the app. I am however really pleased with the gimbal which is great value for money and works really well with my BMPCC 4k (once counterbalanced with a little Smallrig weight on the right hand side). This was only necessary due the weight distribution of BMPCC 4K.
Amendment:
After updating the firmware on the Weebill s the app works really well
Amendment:
After updating the firmware on the Weebill s the app works really well
22/02/2023
This gimbal is hands down the best in its class, coming from a Steadicam background I can get the same shots with less than half the weight and size. I take this one every shoot as it's so small and light it's so easy to just leave it in the backpack if I don't need it. Battery life is excellent and if you combine it with a Steadicam you can get buttery smooth stable shots even at 85mm. If you've never used a gimbal before it takes about 10-15 minutes to learn how to balance the camera the first time and another 10-15 to learn all the different settings, very beginner-friendly but let me tell you the results you can get from this gimbal is far from beginner lever. I can't believe I waited this long to purchase this.
07/02/2023
If you are looking for a gimbal which you can take everywhere then I can recommend this gimbal. Quality is very good, easy to balance.
23/01/2023
I have bought the ''Pro Package'' with the image transmission, and it works perfectly really easy to balance and really easy to understand how it works right out of the box, even for people that haven't used a gimbal before.
I have compared it with other more expensive and more known brands in the market. And I think it's the best one that you can get right now, and at a very good price.
So, if you're looking to buy a gimbal this is it!
I have compared it with other more expensive and more known brands in the market. And I think it's the best one that you can get right now, and at a very good price.
So, if you're looking to buy a gimbal this is it!
17/01/2023
Being a professional videographer, I've owned as few gimbals over the years and each have had their own issues. I also owned the predecessor to this gimbal, the Weebill Lab, and although I liked the design, it had a lot of issues.
This gimbal, the Weebill S, fixes most if not all these issues. It's easy to balance, can handle very heavy set ups considering it's small size and it's easy to use. There's little to not jittering when using a camera with IBIS. I like that you can control all the settings through the gimbal so you don't need to open the app too, which is great for on the go.
To clarify, I've owned the Zhiyun Crane V2, Zhiyun Crane Plus, Zhiyun Weebill Lab, Moza Aircross 2 and tested the Ronin SC, and without a doubt this is my favourite.
This gimbal, the Weebill S, fixes most if not all these issues. It's easy to balance, can handle very heavy set ups considering it's small size and it's easy to use. There's little to not jittering when using a camera with IBIS. I like that you can control all the settings through the gimbal so you don't need to open the app too, which is great for on the go.
To clarify, I've owned the Zhiyun Crane V2, Zhiyun Crane Plus, Zhiyun Weebill Lab, Moza Aircross 2 and tested the Ronin SC, and without a doubt this is my favourite.
22/11/2022
Zhiyun were great in giving be advice before I purchased the Gimbal and it is a great piece of kit. It broke just before the guarantee expired but they fixed it and it's like new, great after sales service.
20/07/2022
Having been struggling to find the perfect Gimbal – I am pleased to say I think I have found it, this is by best Gimbal I have ever brought. – if you have any questions feel free to ask – just order it you will not be disappointed!
If you want to see it in action here is a link to one of the many Youtube videos I have made https://youtu.be/rz9xpf7USM8
I own 2 other Zhiyun Gimbals and the DJI Ronin SC and the Weebill Lab beats them all – I will add a short video and some photos to this review plus I cant wait to do some Youtube reviews and Tutorials to show it off they will be on my channel if you are interested (search for Hieth George)
Here is my brief review and elow you will find some more detail - I own Canon Cameras the EOSR & the EOSRP and they have only worked on other gimbals with a small 35 mm prime lens – I unboxed the Weebill S and balanced the ESOR with the RF 24 to 105mm zoom lens and it works perfectly with no need to rebalance when zooming in and out.
You really wont believe how quick it is to balance and works so smoothly in the next couple of days/weeks I will do some balancing and usage films.
It is similar to the original WeeBill Lab but has some awesome improvements that fixes a lot of things for example it works with the Canon EOSR straight out of the box it was balanced and running like a dream.
The motors are very strong and capable there’s no motor noise which is ace when making videos also I cant find a list of maximum payload which is actually a good thing because they have a comprehensive compatibility list of different camera set ups, it is not say that your wont work if it is not on the list just it has not been added or tested yet – now that it fits the EOSR without having to mess around with taking off the eye-piece etc I am sure it will be capable with most prosumers set ups
It comes well a packaged, it has a storage box made out of Styrofoam but don’t chuck it away as it is good to store it when not in use, I am not bothered that it does not come with a case as I always put my gimbals in my camera bags and on that note this fits in all of mine from the small shoulder bag right up to my large tactical bag
I feels exactly like the Weebill Lab in hand light and I love the underslung combination as a must you should also buy the quick release trans mounts It does have some marked improvements such as the much easier to us plus the quick release clamps gimbal locks have been improved as well.
When I switched it on that was the big surprise it felt stronger and steady, the whole thing feels rock-solid I have had a quick go as I was so excited to use it and the whole thing including the buttons and motors feel really responsive.
I did not need to do anything other than download the new firmware which I have come to expect now and also shows the support that is going on to fix and improve it even more.
If you want to see it in action here is a link to one of the many Youtube videos I have made https://youtu.be/rz9xpf7USM8
I own 2 other Zhiyun Gimbals and the DJI Ronin SC and the Weebill Lab beats them all – I will add a short video and some photos to this review plus I cant wait to do some Youtube reviews and Tutorials to show it off they will be on my channel if you are interested (search for Hieth George)
Here is my brief review and elow you will find some more detail - I own Canon Cameras the EOSR & the EOSRP and they have only worked on other gimbals with a small 35 mm prime lens – I unboxed the Weebill S and balanced the ESOR with the RF 24 to 105mm zoom lens and it works perfectly with no need to rebalance when zooming in and out.
You really wont believe how quick it is to balance and works so smoothly in the next couple of days/weeks I will do some balancing and usage films.
It is similar to the original WeeBill Lab but has some awesome improvements that fixes a lot of things for example it works with the Canon EOSR straight out of the box it was balanced and running like a dream.
The motors are very strong and capable there’s no motor noise which is ace when making videos also I cant find a list of maximum payload which is actually a good thing because they have a comprehensive compatibility list of different camera set ups, it is not say that your wont work if it is not on the list just it has not been added or tested yet – now that it fits the EOSR without having to mess around with taking off the eye-piece etc I am sure it will be capable with most prosumers set ups
It comes well a packaged, it has a storage box made out of Styrofoam but don’t chuck it away as it is good to store it when not in use, I am not bothered that it does not come with a case as I always put my gimbals in my camera bags and on that note this fits in all of mine from the small shoulder bag right up to my large tactical bag
I feels exactly like the Weebill Lab in hand light and I love the underslung combination as a must you should also buy the quick release trans mounts It does have some marked improvements such as the much easier to us plus the quick release clamps gimbal locks have been improved as well.
When I switched it on that was the big surprise it felt stronger and steady, the whole thing feels rock-solid I have had a quick go as I was so excited to use it and the whole thing including the buttons and motors feel really responsive.
I did not need to do anything other than download the new firmware which I have come to expect now and also shows the support that is going on to fix and improve it even more.
19/07/2022